Cabinet debates Washington protest over British naval order
London observers described the cabinet session as the most potent wartime issue since hostilities began as Foreign Minister Grey reviewed Washington's note. Officials saw international law as a dividing line with no quick disposal and warned that evidence of contraband would shape enforcement especially for meat and foodstuffs. Public sentiment split between friendly acceptance and suspicion of German influence despite optimism that disagreements would be resolved.
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London
Washington
Edward Grey
United States
Germany
Austria
England
Congress to Back President Wilson
Government officials said no reply is expected from England for weeks to America’s protest over the treatment of American shipping. Congress will unite across party lines to back President Wilson as letters and telegrams show broad support for the administration’s demand.
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Washington
England
America
Congress
Wilson
Fire damages Epler Block offices on Second Ave
A morning fire damaged several Epler Block offices on Second Avenue between Marion and Columbia, risking full building destruction. Firemen fought the blaze, confining flames to the fourth floor where damage is estimated around $2,500, likely starting at the Ralston photograph studio.
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Epler
Second Ave
Marion
Columbiants
Ralston Photograph Studio
Leo Frank Seeks Mercy as Gallows Close
Leo Frank appeals to readers claiming innocence amid a mob influenced trial. He cites witnesses, judge doubts, and a tainted process while awaiting death, predicting vindication as a historic legal milestone and martyr to due process.
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O. W. Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Women Under Fire as Paris of Rheims Holds On
Report from Rheims dated November 26 describes ongoing bombardment yet daily life persists. A Thanksgiving dinner at Hotel Du Nord proceeds despite shells shaking the street. A waitress calmly serves soup while a captain questions safety and a woman business owner chooses to keep workers employed amid danger.
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Philip Sims
Rheims
Mall
New York
Hotel du Nord
Aame. de Camp
Pola
Mob Storms Oakville Jail to Free Prisoners
A mob of 150 Mexicans attacked the Oakville jail in Live Oak county aiming to release two prisoners but were repulsed by American guards.
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San Antonio, Rex
Oakville
Live Oak County
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Free Trial
Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe for all ages from babies to adults. Claims benefits for digestion and growth, encourages use after meals, and promotes a free trial by mailing a coupon. Boxes sold by druggists for 50 cents.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
German War Office Denies Allied Gains On Western Front
Berlin says claims of Allied progress in the western war cone were denied. Russian and Slavic progress reports are contradicted while German forces claim gains southeast of Ypres and near Nieuport before bad weather halted operations. French attacks northwest of Saint Menehould and west of Apremont are said to be repulsed with prisoners taken.
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Berlin
Sayville
German War Office
Transcaucasia
Ypres
Nieuport
Saint Menehould
Apremont
Interstate ruling backs higher fruit and veg rates to Seattle
The Interstate Commerce Commission proposed increases in freight rates for fresh fruits and vegetables from California to Seattle and Tacoma, declaring the hikes justified amid ongoing rate considerations.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
California
Seattle
Tacoma
Highwayman Robs Auto Racer At 31st And B
A small man asked Joe Thomas for a quarter at 31st and B at 10 p m Tuesday. Thomas refused then pressed him. A second man emerged from behind a billboard and held him at gunpoint taking 10 dollars and a watch as the struggle continued.
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Joe Thomas
Thomas
Sun backers face bills after Seattle paper suspension
Editor F E Wells says major stockholders provided no cash for their shares. Lawrence Colman Thomas Lippy R H Thomson and Harry Treat must cover stock at face value as creditors pursue claims. Sun spent over 500000 with 106000 in machinery and 400000 in operations. Wells cites over 200000 borrowed on notes with names as security and notes the venture’s collapse under interest obligations.
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Seattle Sun
F E. H. Wells
Sun
Lawrence Colman
Thomas Lippy
R. H. Thomson
Harry Treat
the Sun
Wells
The
Star
Wella
John P. Hartman
Humphrey Attacks Fitzgerald and Mann in Congress
San Antonio dispatch reports Representative Humphrey of Washington denouncing Senators Fitzgerald and Mann for their stance on issues discussed in the House. The remarks came during a Tuesday session as he addressed fellow members about the healthy debate and pointed disagreements.
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San Antonio
Tex
House
Humphrey
Washington
Fitzgerald
Mann
Saving It May Start Hard But Improves With Time
The guidance notes that initial saving can be tough yet becomes easier with practice and momentum. It also mentions that interest earnings will contribute to growth over time.
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China
O. N. T. Lastre
Wauee
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European Culture Club
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Conley
Frank
L. 8. Roan
Supreme Court
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Fifth Avenue Baptist Churches
Union
Burt
House of Commons
Ostend
the World Film CO
Harriet Ward Beecher Stowe
Tom
Featuring Mary Elaine
Thanhouser Kid
Eva
Circuit Theatre
PANS
Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank
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Metropolitan Onight
George Arliss
Liebler Company
Mata
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