Forces of Serbia fall back as Austro German advance nears
Continent urges support for Serbia as Pirot fortress holds amid Austro German pressure. News reports describe a tightening ring around Kragujevac and a northeast escape attempt while Serb forces resist northern advances. In New York, prosecutors prepare to present charges against Robert Fay and four co defendants for a bomb plot to blow up ships supplying the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westes
Union News Service
Pirot
Neh Bs
Kragujevars
Wortesexgro
New York
Robert F Fay
United States
Alley Snowden Marshall
Fay
Germany
Marshall
Support of National Guardsmen in Administration Plans
A conference between Secretary Garrison and leaders of the National Guard Association and National Militia Board led to near certainty of forming a continental army. Initial opposition faded as Garrison secured support for the plan and pledged actions to advance the interests of the National Guard amid the new defense strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Continental Arms
Garrison
National Buard Association
National Militia Board
Continental Army
Conference in Chicago Pushes US Consumer Producers Accord
A Chicago conference of producers and consumers urged nonpartisan cooperation beyond party lines amid tensions in Sonora where Villa loyalists threaten American interests. The governor warned troops could be moved to protect American property valued in the millions if orders to revoke were not applied, risking safety for Americans in Cananea and Astoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesvern
Douglas
Ariz
Sonora
Villa
Ana Whee
Arics
Wilts Covernmor
Wodhinetot
Sma
First Call for Part of Credit Loan Headlines
Western newspaper reports a stalled Anglo French credit request of 800 20000 with Basil Blackett and others in London. It notes discussions on commutation of death sentences including women and mentions protests and diplomatic notes from foreign ministers and Belgium and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton News Service
New York
Basil BL Blackett
Ogtave Pat Org Pue
Pretidianembers
Ing
Dan Borel
Cha Lrirate
Renee Meembers
Hives
Madina
Lema
Foreign Affairs
Sentenee Sr
Oasium
the. Bates
Uoume Thuttiera
Adixpate
London
Riaperer
Avillam
King “Alfiinga
Spain
Ujese Teo
France Sees Kaiser Facing Serious Internal Crisis
Paris reports continued food shortages and severe economic pressure in Germany lead officials to judge the Kaiser faces a grave internal situation. French observers cite Teutonic peace hints and note Russia is also said to be deeply unsettled with London reporting riots causing about 20 million dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Perlin
London
Demand for iron and steel outstrips supply in U S
New York reports the Semeral revival drives record steel demand. Authorities say nearly all blast furnaces and mills run at full capacity and cannot satisfy immediate orders for pig iron scrap and ingots amid tight markets nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Presbyterian unions begin with joint session in Pittsburg
The first step toward uniting northern and southern Presbyterian jurisdictions occurred as a joint session of comity committee members from both general assemblies met in Pittsburgh. No conclusion was reached. subcommittees were named on comity and other issues to be revisited at the Atlanta meeting on December 16. Nearby Ames, Nebraska, powered to a 21–0 win over Ames farm team, keeping an all-victory season alive as Nebraskans dominated early and held the rest of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Church
General Assemblies
Atlanta
Ames
Jaws
Nebraska
Ames Farmete
Cornhusker Rooters
Nebraskans
Cornhuskers
Sherlock Holmes
A. Kinderland
Ansonia
New York Sun
Elode
Kinderland
Paris Forms First Coalition Cabinet Under Aristide Briand
Paris 24 announces Aristide Briand as premier and foreign minister leading a coalition cabinet. It marks the first time in the French republic that opposing parties unite in a single government, aiming to end war party divisions and present united action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Aristide Brignd
First National Conference to Eliminate Middleman
Chicago hosts the first national conference of producers and consumers to end middleman profits. Representatives from Equity, Farmers Educational Cooperative Union, Farm ers Equity, Gleaners, AFL, and patrons of husbandry attend. Arthur LeSeur of Fort Scott explains affiliation of farmers and workers as first step toward municipal markets and producers stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weere
American Societys of Equity
Farmers
Educational, Co-operative Union
The
Farmers’ Equity Union
Gleaners
American Federation ‘of Labor
Patrons of Husbandry
Arthur LeSeur
People’s College of Fort
Retirements Shaping Mexican Civil War Front
General Jose McMayto and General Angeled announce retirement from active fighting near the Arizona border. Carranza's victory cited as reason while others including Raoul Madero and Manoel Chao also retire from frontline duties. Neues from Washington and New York report shifting alliances as pensioned leaders monitor the Villa party and awaits General Felipe Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jose McMaytoring
Tia
Sentha
Arizona
Washington
New York
Ramirez
Felipe
Angéles
Boston
Walle
Maytorena
Carranza
Fortes
Angeled
Raoul Madero
Manoel Chao
Increase in Recruiting Across the Country
London reports a surge in recruiting with newspapers noting a higher rate than in early war months. King George's proclamation and the execution of Edith Cavell in Belgium are cited as catalysts bringing many into the ranks.
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London
Occupation of Southern Macedonia Reported
Reports from the region say Bulgaria has established control south of the Vranya Katchania line or local Macedonian governments have been set up under approval. Communities named include Monastir Perlepe Krouchevo and Strouga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Rofa
Vranya-Katchania
Negroes as a Reserve Force in War Effort Initiated
A national push to enlist African Americans into a reserve war force began with the Knights of the Constitution formed in New York. Derby D. Shirley of the city was elected president as the initial step was taken to organize the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Knights of the Constitution
Derby D. Shirley
Nebraska bankers elect new executive council members
Omaha, Neb. Thomas Murray of Dunbar was chosen president at the final session. New executive council members include W. B. Ryans Lincoln J. F. Coad Omaha E. R. Gurney Fremont. J. B. Kelley named delegate at large to the national meeting. Gothenburg O K Engler Plainview. Manila typhoon toll rises with 100 dead as Tobacco town wiped out and rail line washed away. relief expedition dispatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Thomas Murray
Dunbar
Nebraska Bankers’ Expeciation
W. B. Ryans
Lincoln
J. F. Coad
E. R. Gurney
Fremont
National Association
J. B. Kelley
Gothenburg
O EK. Engler
Plainview
Manila
Tobacco
Insurance Rates Doubled Over Baltic Submarine Activity
London reports that Baltic submarine actions have caused a sharp rise in Swedish war insurance rates on ships bound for German ports, according to a Copenhagen dispatch to Exchange Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baltic
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
California Rejects Proposition Non-Partisan State Offices
California electors rejected a proposal to make all state offices non-partisan. From 647 precincts the vote was 15,572 for and 19,866 against with light turnout, including San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
J E W S Starving Crisis and London Relief Meeting
A London conference aims to raise funds for Jewish relief as famine rumors persist. Separate dispatches describe Villa's attack on Agua Prieta and ongoing clashes with Cartansa forces, with casualties and field conditions reported amid wartime strain. Washington cites improved national business conditions as federal reserve reports show progress through September.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Towdon
Cher
Ulere
Millions Of Starving Jews Aid Fund Drive
A Sunday meeting in an unnamed city raised funds for Jewish relief amid reports of famine in Russia. Prominent attendees included Rabbi Hertz, Daniel Zangwol, Leopold Rothachtid, and other leaders who urged support from British Jews to address the crisis and criticized the insufficient response due to widespread unawareness of the real situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Russa
Beopold
Hertz
Daniel Zangwol
Austro German Offensive Prep Reported Near Suez Canal
An Athens dispatch to the Tribune says Austro Germans plan a new push on the Suez while British forces ready for any eventuality. The report notes land flooding near the canal to expose forts and that defenders are supplied by gunboats.
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Rome
Suez Canal
Athens
Tribuna
Girl Dives Into River Near Ne Big Sioux River
Mabel Tuck age 14 jumped into the Big Sioux River amid distress and was rescued by Phillip Seeffen. She was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and reportedly tried to end her life after claiming betrayal by a man. She refused to name him.
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Mabel
Tuck
Phillip
Seeffen
Washington. The Atlan tiner Hospital torpedoed not sunk by mine
The navy department reports to Secretary Lansing concludes the Atlan tiner Hospital was torpedoed but not sunk by a mine as Germany contended. The state department will use the report to press Berlin with new representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Navy Department
Lansing
State Department
Berlin
Preparedness on Boundary
Three thousand men of the Sixth United States Infantry brigade are in trenches near the Mexican boundary ready to intervene if the Villa army attacks the Carranza garrison at Agua Prieta Sonora and shooters reach American soil.
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Douglas
Alix
Sixth
States Infantry
Carranza
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Prohibition Emerges as Leading Issue in Norway
The prohibition movement, growing since the war, becomes Norway's leading campaign issue. A committee meeting in Washington on December 14 will select a city for the forthcoming national convention as Scandinavian countries push temperance measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Norway
Washington
Fire destroys Ashland flour mill in Nebraska blaze
A Friday morning fire in Ashland destroyed the Ashland flour mills beside the Burlington railroad, burning for over an hour. The origin is unknown but suspected to be from sparks from a passing locomotive. Fire department officials investigated the scene.
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Ashland
Neb
Burlington
Rabies Case and Orchard Notes From Early 20th Century Journal
An unusual rabies case is reported near Snyder with a mare attacked after a resident’s warning call. The report cites a veterinarian from Metwol, details of injuries, and the mare’s death. Nearby, Virginia Beauty apple trees aged 26 years yield 89 bushels per acre, part of a 200-tree plot on five acres, with projected 1915 crop returns. The piece also covers county cholera plan formation led by Farm Demonstrator Libers, organizing farmers into four SECTION clubs to combat disease. Three elderly See family members in Nebraska are noted as healthy at ages 78 and 98.
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Orthard
Tts
Crombie
Nebraska
Henry
Aeehen
Hermin
Gerhard Gots
Sears
Ares
Slumbus Journal
Orleans
Joseph Neptune
Polk
Henry Rohrs
Nemaha County
Co.h. Jessup
Aurora
Johnson County
Emmet Wilkerson
Seward
Agricultural Extension Service
University Farm
O. K. Sears
Amanto
Peru
Villa
Mexico
West Point Grandma Utrieh Passes at 94 in Syracuse
Grandmother Utrieh, a nonagenarian long at home in West Point, died at 94 from senile debility with no sign of disease. A native of Germany, she had lived in the U.S. for nearly 50 years. Nearby, James K. Keithley, longtime editor and publisher of the Syracuse Journal, died Sunday after an illness begun in August.
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West
Syracuse
James K. Keithley
Syracuse Journal
Go to Sunday School Day declared in Nebraska
Governor Morehead proclaims Sunday November 7 as Go to Sunday School Day in Nebraska. The item notes various local mentions including county concerns, a Go to Sunday School Day designation, and several regional incidents and agricultural notes.
De Quincy's Dining Preference and Diagonal Meat Cut
The writer De Quincy for thirty years dined on mutton and rice. He insisted the cook cut the meat diagonally, claiming a longitudinal cut would cause distress to his system and hinder attention to important matters.
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de Quincy
Footing the Next Purchase for a New Carpet
Dialogue shows He-Ann pledging to insist on a firm choice while She-Ann counters with reassurance that William will decide on a new carpet. The exchange centers on household budgeting and decision authority.
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Ann
William
Follies of youth are drafts on old age payments
A reflective saying links youth follies to later age burdens, describing them as unavoidable payments and warnings about indulgence and consequences.
How the town dog bath ritual affects the country dog
A quirky note compares local dog bathing habits to national dog care. The piece hints at cultural differences in pet grooming and humorously contemplates broader effects on canine behavior and national attitudes toward cleanliness.
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Janetacy Villa
Agua
Prieta
al & A Tibea
Con Prieta
Tandom
Suez
Carnal
Hesperian
Leese
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Hee Snyder
Metwol
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