Youthful Archduke to be Emperor As Franz Josef Dies
London dispatches report Archduke Charles Francis Joseph as the new ruler of Austria Hungary following the death of Franz Josef. The 29-year-old heir has led troops on the Carpathian front and faces a regime shaping amid Hungarian concerns of Teutonic dominance and Prussian influence.
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London
Europe
Charles Francis Joseph
Austro-Hungary
Althe Vienna
Franz Josef
Serbia
Vienna
Carpathians
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Hungary
Britannic Sinks In Aegean After Mine Struck Vessel
The British hospital ship Britannic, likely the White Star liner and largest afloat, was sunk in the Aegean yesterday. The admiralty reports about 50 lost, 28 injured, and 1,100 saved. The ship was said to have been struck by a mine or torpedo.
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London
Navy
Aegean Sea
Admiralty
Star backs Dr. Anna Louise Strong for school board
The Star urges December 2 election of Dr. Anna Louise Strong to the Seattle school board citing her child welfare experience in Washington DC under Julia Lathrop. It notes Nathan Eckstein's prior board service and argues for a new director, asserting women have equal public service rights and voting power.
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Star
Anna Louise Strong
Strong
Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
Julia Lathrop
Nathan Eckstein
Seattle
Eckstein
Franz Josef Long Reign Marked by Blood and Tragedy
The article surveys Franz Josef's 68 year rule from 1830 birth to his death, noting a life steeped in violence and loss. It details prominent family calamities including the assassination of his son Rudolf, the murder of the empress, a deadly fire at Paris, and the Sarajevo assassination that sparked World War I.
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Louis XIV
France
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Marie Antoinette
Paris
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Vienna
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I Aiencon
Empresa Carlotta
Maximiilius
Mexico
Archduke John
John Orth
William Francis Charles
Archduke Ladislaus
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Austria
Serbia
Britannic A Hospital Ship Not Armed Says White Star Line
At Ocean Steamship Co offices in New York the Britannic is described as unarmed and non belligerent. The ship served as a hospital carrier for 2500 patients with 200 nurses 100 surgeons and 900 crew under White Star line officers. The loss occurred in the Zea channel near Greece.
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Ocean Steamship Co
White Star Line
Britannic
Steamship Company
United Press
Tekea
London
Tone
Zea Channel
Admiralty
Greece
Zea
Boy, 14, Accidentally Shoots Friend in Playful Moment
Ellensburg report: George McCumber says he did not know the gun was loaded when he pulled the trigger and shot Richard Garrison, 15, yesterday while playing. Garrison, son of Democratic County Chairman Roy Garrison, may die.
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Ellensburg
George McCumber
Richard Garrison
Roy Garrison
Jitney Driver Hurtles to Avoid Girl Injures 9-Year-Old
Altho W H McCammon a jitney driver swerved to miss Marilia Gillson a 9 year old Wednesday morning at 10th Ave N and East Newton. The running board struck the girl causing a fractured collar bone as the jitney at about 15 mph. McCammon was uninjured and carried the girl to a doctor.
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Marilia Gillson
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East Newton
McCammon
Seattle Banker to Can Herring on Queer Hunch
Lee H Wakefield, a Seattle banker and salmon packer, opened a herring cannery at Port Walter and imported Scotch staff to process Alaska herrings for table use. The venture aims to replace European imports, cannifying bait fish swallowed by salmon.
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Northwestern
North Pacific
Seattle
Lee H. Wakefield
Calmon
Port Walter
Alaska
Europe
Wakefield
Fog Hinders Operations on Flanders Front
Intense fog delays French efforts along the Flanders battlefront as official statements report hindered operations.
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Paris
Flanders Battlefront
Alaska Ship Sinks and Crew Complains Onboard Rescue
The Romano wrecked near Wrangell on Sunday morning, its crew arriving in Vancouver B C. They accuse the Admiral Evans crew of neglect aboard the freighter and say the Romano’s grounding was caused by the Key Reef light being out. Wet and cold, they were housed in the Admiral Evans hold with no proper provisions as the Romano’s captain steered to avoid the lost light.
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B. C
Romano
Wrangell
Admiral Evana
Key Reef
Admiral Evans
Embargo on Foodstuffs Proposed by Rep FitzGerald
Rep. FitzGerald of New York, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced he will introduce a resolution calling for an embargo on foodstuffs as soon as Congress convenes. The statement was made in Washington on November 22.
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Congress
Rep. Fitzgerald
New York
House Appropriations Committee
Tragic Night Fire Claims Two Le Baron Children
At Valley Ford near Santa Rosa California two young Le Baron children died in a house fire after a coal oil lamp exploded near Mrs. Nash while she cared for them. The elder child perished in bed while the younger perished attempting to escape with Mrs. Nash at the stairs.
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Clyde le Baron
Nash
Varley Ford
Here
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Robert Palmer le Baron
M. J. le Baron
Saxon
Idaho
Hurley
Albert McGowan
Walter Moody
Valley Ford Station
Diplomats Leave Greece on Order of French Admiral
A wireless dispatch reports the diplomatic representatives of all central powers have departed Athens amid demonstrations. They left in response to an Allied ultimatum delivered by Vice Admiral Du Fournet who accused Greek ministers of aiding German submarines and leading espionage bureaus.
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Athens
du Fournet
Ballard High Plans Night Session for Parents
Ballard high school will host a Thursday evening session on November 23 for parents to observe school operations. Superintendent Cooper will speak and musical numbers are planned.
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Ballard High School
Cooper
Doctors Use Indian Oil in Hunt for Leprosy Cure at Firlands
Seattle physicians led by Dr. Coe pursue Chanimoora oil from India as a potential leprosy treatment. Patient Alexis, a 35 year old Greek man, shows improving symptoms under injections amid careful ward precautions to prevent airborne spread.
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Firlands
Sanas
Coe
Alex
Dr. Coe
Seattle
Dr Co
Hurley Awarded Contract for Ames Dry Dock Site Grading
E Hurley receives the contract to grade the site for the Ames Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company on the West waterway. The award covers preparation work essential to the construction project and signals progress in the shipbuilding facility development.
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E. Hurley
Ames Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
West Waterway
High Court to Decide Case Promptly in Missouri Rail Row
Kansas City November 22 Judge Wm C Hook of the U S circuit court ruled the Adamson eight hour law unconstitutional The decision clears the way for the case to reach the Supreme Court convening December 4 The government has until 3 pm to perfect an appeal and a related action against the Brotherhood will be disposed of this afternoon with potential dismissal or petitions against the government
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Wm. C. Hook
United States Circuit Court Today
Movernent
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Kenefick Road
Supreme
Judge Hook
Supreme Court
E. M. Underwood
U. S
Washington
Francis M. Wilson
Hook
Seattle Gets Mine Station Seeks University of Washington
Washington D C November 22 Secretary Lane accepts Van H Manning recommendation to locate an experimental mining station at Seattle connected with the University of Washington school of mines Congress appropriates 25 000 for the effort and site plans proceed with university cooperation
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Lane
van H. Manning
Seattle
University of Washington School of Mines
Congress
Von Jagow Quits Berlin Amid Health Reasons
The official press bureau states state secretary for foreign affairs Gottlieb Von Jagow plans to resign due to ill health. Appointment of Under Secretary Zimmerman as his successor is expected.
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Berlin
Sayville Wireless
Today
Gottlieb von Jagow
Zimmerman
Tides at Seattle Show Low High Readings
Tide readings for Seattle include low at 2.11 am from 11.8 feet, high at 8:15 am near 8.1 feet, then 1:40 pm around 13.3 feet and 6:62 pm about 2.7 feet.
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Seattle
The Star Highlights Seattle’s Best and Live Stores
The Star showcases Seattle’s top stores and nightlife venues with nominations and notes on standout offerings. Readers learn which shops stand out for selection, service, and ambiance across the city.
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