Persia Sunk by Austrian Submarine Off Crete
The British passenger liner Persia with two or more Americans aboard was sunk by a submarine in the eastern Mediterranean near Crete. About 160 passengers and 250 to 300 crew were on board. nearly all are feared dead. Names linked to the voyage include Robert McNeeley, Charles Grant, and Edward Rose. Washington awaits consular details amid U S concerns over German and Austrian actions and American rights.
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London
Persia
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Washington
Robert FP. Skinner
Robert McNeeley
Monroe
N. C
United States
Austria
Ancona
Rival Rulers Confident Atterdan Kasperor Willi Letter
A garbled report cites Atterdan and Kasperor Willi claiming confidence in war aims. A German telegram allegedly praises bravery and condemns Allied actions as the year of victory looms. Prisoner moves, receptions, and a bombing aftermath mention New York and Rivoriuie with scattered German names and places.
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Atterdan
Kasperor Willi
Heeral
von Mullserhayn
Stalen
Milportine Wien
Seven States Enter Dry Column at Midnight
Seven states including Colorado Idaho Oregon Washington Arkansas and South Carolina begin state wide prohibition at midnight December 1 with many saloons breweries and distilleries closed. Anti Saloon League reports total dry states rise to nineteen while Colorado enforcement shifts trigger liquor sale illegality New Year’s Day.
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Anti-Saloon League of America
Union
Iowa
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
Arkansas
South Carolina
Astor Made a Baron in New Year Honors
King George V distributed New Year honors on Friday, elevating William Waldorf Astor to the baronetcy. Three American women received titles, wives of Sir Thomas Shaughnessy and Thomas Beecham and Mrs Waldorf Astor. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy is a native-born American. Jacob R. Fain of the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society arrives from New York to aid Jewish refugees from the Russian war zone. Steamer arrivals from Japan report many ape people fleeing across Siberia.
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Lannon
Willam Waldorf Astor
George V
Thomas Shaughneasy
Thomas Beecham
Waldorf Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Thomas Shaughnessy
London
Astor
Seattle
Jacob R. Fain
Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society of America
New York
Japan
Sierin
Hotel Fire Kills Three at Farmers Inn Traverse City
Three men burned to death in a hotel fire that nearly destroyed the Farmers Inn, the leading hotel in Traverse City Michigan. Firefighters fought intense flames as the building burned, and authorities began a full investigation into the cause of the fatal blaze.
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Traverse City
Mich
Farmers’ Inn
Mexican Leader Huerta Undergoes Surgery in Texas
Former provisional president Victoriano Huerta reportedly underwent an operation in Texas and remained in grave condition. Washington officials disclosed details Friday amid probing the industry and price effects on Chewline production during the prior year. Local reports mention racial tensions and violence in Georgia with killings linked to a badge dispute.
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Viewariang Puerta
Mexico
el Page
Tesas
Austria yields ten American demand in Ancona case
Austria replies to the Ancona note meets the principal American demands and offers broader future assurances. The full U S view awaits President Wilson after reviewing Penfield’s message. The crisis risk recedes and discussions move to post incident indemnity and safety guarantees for seamen and passengers.
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Ancona
Washington
Austria
Germany
Wilson
Ambassador Penfield
Hot Springs
White House
Lusitania
Pramian
Schmidt Guilty of Murder in Los Angeles Times bombing case
Schmidt convicted of first degree murder as accomplice of James McNemara in the Times bombing years ago. Jury had deliberated about forty five minutes before the verdict. McNemara sentenced to four years earlier for placing the bomb that destroyed the newspaper plant. The piece notes related incidents including a Chicago fire at the Goeth Linseed plant and other referenced events.
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James G. McNamara
Los Angeles
Lae
Anavien
Mathew A. Selmbtt
Thareday
James B. McNemara
Tilewkay
Los Angeles Times
Charles Hagerty
Times
James D. McNenware
Dewnpaper
Chicago
Irigay
Goeth
Amir Fran Linseed Company
Cleveland
Plan Great World Court Congress Launches in New York
A World Court movement launched in New York names former President Taft honorary president and John Haya Hammond active president. A World Court Congress is planned for Louisville in April with leading international figures invited to speak. Organizers seek to form world court leagues to pursue gradual disarmament and an international tribunal while urging preparedness for the United States. The effort aims to plant seeds of lasting peace after the current conflict ends.
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New York
William H. Taft
John Haya Hammond
Louisville
United States
Hammond
Italian tragedian Tommaso Salvini dies after long life
London reports the eminent Italian tragedian Tommaso Salvini has died in Florence at a great age. Salvini was hailed as one of the world's finest actors and credited with introducing Shakespeare to Italian drama through his triumphs.
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London
Salvini
Florence
Italy
Tommaso Salvini
Shakespesre
Justice Lamar Died at 18 After Five Years on Bench
Associate Justice Lamar died Sunday at age 18, had served five years on the bench after being appointed by President Taft. Missouri ang Want Clark. Montgomery, MO The repertory movement for nominating Speaker Champ Clark for president continues, with Clark favored in his home district despite Wilson opposition. Swedes Fire on Garmana Leadon reports a clash as a Swedish steamer near Gwediah territorial Wales follows unverified Messages.
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Lamar
Taft
Missouri
Clark
Montgomery
Champ Clark
Wilson
Mie
Ueesihuimien
Kurlakrous
Gwediah
Wales
Read Race Plans Halted By Local Opposition
Reports say the annual speedway event near Tin Jeanne in Lower California faces delays or cancellation due to public opposition and legal actions, with organizers seeking to avoid a repeat of past disruptions. Authorities may impose bans or commandeer the race route as investigations proceed.
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Will Ghorten
Tin Jeanne
Lower California
Russians Capture Bukovina Heights in War Front Update
London reports Russian forces advancing from Pripet to the Romanian frontier in a broad campaign. Petrograd praises equipment and munitions while observers foresee a major Balkans breakthrough. Berlin says German and Austrian troops in Serbia are ordered to invade Greece and push Entente forces out.
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Greece
London
Rusela
Hee
Warabia
Pripet
Houmanian
Petrograd
Russia
Bessarabia
Berlin
Germany
Grecian
Athens
Skouloudis
Death summons Justice Joseph R Lamar
Washington reports Associate Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar of the US Supreme Court died at his home after months of illness. He was 58, served five years on the court, and his death followed gradual heart failure and lung inflammation. Born October 14, 1857 in Ruckersville Georgia he was educated at the University of Georgia Bethany College Kis s on and Lee University and practiced law before the bench representing railroads and large corporations.
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Washington
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Bench
Jackson
Lurton
Justice Lamar
Ruckersville
Elbert County
University of Georgia
Bethany College
Kis Son and
Lee University
Auguste
Augusta
Supreme Snart
Senate
Bie
Students to Abandon Expedition Copenhagen
A large portion of the Ford peace expedition plans to leave the group in Copenhagen, with running members totaling about one hundred Americans remaining. Severe storm damage hits England, causing widespread destruction and many arrests in Leeds and Liverpool. Other items report lynchings increasing in several states and fatalities from ongoing conflict in Geblison, Laporte, with several killed or injured amid rail and upheaval.
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Copenhagen
Epents
Copenhage
Molle Lo
Hague
Inland Northwest News Roundup Hits Many Fronts
A sprawling late 1916 era report covers mining output gains in Idaho and Nevada, railroad accidents and injuries, public works funding in Utah Layton sugar site, notable deaths including Frances Hare of Astoria, and local crime notes in Oregon Nevada and Wyoming. It notes transport safety policy tweaks and tax delinquency in Elko County.
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Ttm
Idaho
John H. Sullivan
Sparks
Wilson
Colorado
Richard Rising
Southern Pacific
Imlay
Nevada
Layton
Utah
Nick Wilson
Wyo
John Williams
Nevada State
T. Siguki
Reno
Frances Ellen Hare
Northwest
Astoria
Ore
Winchester
Joseph Hare
Wood
Ohio
Lamoille Valley
Elko County
Miller
Martin C. Broom
James Willams
Lane County
Oregon
California Power Company
Esmeralda
Nye
Kennedy
Winnemucca
Grover Cleveland
Bill Wise
Wye
Cleveland
Whed Miser
Port Washahie
United States Seolagion Survey
Golid
Oliver
Linda Burfield Mosnard
Misela Hinman
Hansard
Cooper Canyon
Mirada
A. Horcberding
Mattie Muwmtdia
Emerick
Bhedlui
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