Germans May Try to Take Warsaw as War Proceeds
Reports from unofficial sources indicate German forces penetrate toward Warsaw with the city threatened for a second time. Von Hindenburg’s army advances to the Lowicz Skierniewice line, about forty miles from Warsaw, while Russians push in Galicia and on the Czenstochowa Cracow front. Servia fights Austrian forces on the Kolubare river, but faces defeat without timely Balkan allies.
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London
Poland
Warsaw
von Hindenberg
Lowicz
Skierniewice
Polieh
Howe
Radom
Kielce
East Prussia
Galicia
Czenstochowa- Cracow
Petrogad
Russia
Kolubare
Balkan
Servin
German anti air defenses thwart daring Zeppelin raid
German defenses near Friedrichshafen repelled a Sunday air raid by three British aviators. Antiaircraft fire and high angle machine guns brought down one plane and forced another to crash land after bombs damaged several city structures and killed eight, with injuries to women.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Zeppelin Balcon Works
Constance
Firman
Triile Royal Naval Air Service
Hrigga
German Overland Marine Push Reported From Ostend to Frontiers
Fragmented dispatch claims German forces moved submarines overland from Ostend toward the Dutch frontier and into Belgium. It notes freezing weather hampering frontline operations and signals limited progress in securing communication lines in the coastal zone.
Danse and Swedes Calling Bewepaper Report Reported Incident
Fragmentary text reports a sharp object injury at Bewepaper involving Danse and Swedes calling. The incomplete note mentions Ratarday and a request to report the incident to authorities, with unclear names and details.
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Danse
Veceviete
Stabeo
Germans Destroy Famous Buildings In Ypres And Flanders
German artillery on a four day bombardment destroyed the Halles des Drapiers cloth hall and the Hotel Deville in Ypres, with heavy damage in Flanders. Infantry action was limited by blizzards, and many dead and wounded were brought back from No Man's Land as frozen ground hindered burials. Manchester reports slow recruiting with only 400 new recruits in four days. Frank James of the James gang is critically ill in Excelsior Springs. Secretary Daniels authorizes Navy captains to protect American interests in the eastern Mediterranean with discretionary power against potential danger in Turkey.
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Paris
Halles
Ypres
Vailly
Alene
Besium
Halles Des Draplers
Theeloth Hall
Flanders
Thund
Murderer Arrested After Wanted Run to Vancouver
A man known as TC McKillarney alias Orres Cute, sought in Vancouver for the murder of Detective Levie, was arrested Sunday. He confessed to killing Levie as authorities in London report widespread stock market suspensions and emergency rules being prepared for an upcoming settlement.
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TC McKillarney
Orres Cute
Vancouver
D. C
Levie
Tae City
Aumust
Prienour
New York
Anthony N. Brady
London
Albany County
Lassen Peak Eruption Reported in Morning Activity
A morning eruption at Lassen Peak drew observers as the mountain belched ash and steam before dawn. The event disrupted views and prompted precautionary measures for nearby areas and travelers along the region.
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Lassen Peak
Hedding
Cal
Laewee Peak
French Algerians Repel German Attack Near Tracy le Val
In a fierce close quarters fight near Tracy le Val, French Algerian troops led a stubborn defense as German forces attacked after retaking the town. Turcos and French infantry blunted the assault, pushing Germans back with heavy casualties and a chaotic crossroads battle ending in retreat.
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Tracy-le-Val
Tracye-Val
Themse
Africa
Professor F H Giddings Sees War Ending in Lasting Peace
Prof Franklin F H Giddings of Columbia, among the nation’s leading sociologists and economists, believes the war may produce the greatest good by ushering in a new Europe with lasting peace. In the same election, Arieane and Republicans shape the state legislature with only Senator Crash of Waralu county among Republicans returning. A Tampa–Egmont Key collision near Port Myers injures none. Mildred and crew saved.
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F. H. Ciddings
Franklin 4. Giddings
Columbia
United States
Europe
Taupe
Tampe
Port Myers
Eumb
Webpower
Oras
Egmont Key
Battle in the Black Sea Between Russian Fleet and Turkish Detachment
The Russian ministry reports a Sea battle off Anatolia on November 18. The Goeben was struck and set afire by the Russian fleet, with explosions aboard and heavy damage to Turkish forces as the Breslau stayed distant. The engagement lasted about forty minutes in fog.
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Petrograd
Ministry of Marine
Black Sea
Sebantopol
Anatolia
Khorsones
Goeben
Breslau
Vstafry
Sean T
Hvatafry
Funeral of Field Marshal Lord Roberts in London
Lord Roberts rests in St Pauls after a grand funeral. King George attended. Roberts lies beside Waterloo hero Duke of Wellington and other British icons. News from Chicago New York and further points reference political figures and events of 1914.
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London
England
Lord Roberts
St Paul's Cathedral
Waterloo
Duke of Wellngtee
Lord Neleoo
Great
Villa reinforced as Obregon declares war in Mexico City
U S officials report General Gutierres endorses continued command by Villa over convention troops. Villa advances toward Queretaro and Mexico City while Obregon declares war and Carranza forces evacuate the capital. Rail line to Veracruz disrupted. Zapata rumors surface about Pueblo occupation.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Gutierres
Aguon Callecitos
Francisco Villa
Villa
Queretaro
Mexico City
Obre
Pablo Gonzales
Carranza
Zapatistas
Vera Cruz
San Marcos
Pueblo
Zapata
Barge Wreck in Storm Off Grand Marais Michigan
The lumber barge Annie M. Petersen wrecked in a wintry gale. The steamer C. F. Curtis and barge B. K. Marvin lost contact after leaving Baraga for Tonswanda. Eight or nine people found ashore eight miles from the life saving station on Friday.
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Grand Marais
Mich
Annie M. Petersen
C. F. Curtis
B. K. Marvin
Baraga
Tonswanda
Holy War Remote Peril Discussed in Michigan
Battle Creek reports on a medical missionary conference where Rev. George Raynolds of Van, Turkey, argues cholera defense for Turkey and downplays the chances of a holy war, citing internal Moslem resistance to Turkish appeals.
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Battle Creek
Mich
George Raynolds
Van
Turkey
Reynolds
New Adjutant General Henry McCain’s Wife in Public Life
Fragmentary report notes Mra Henry P McCain as wife of the new adjutant general of the United States Army and a probable social figure in the capital this winter. The text then shifts to a deadly fire and explosion incident with unclear details and several misread names.
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Mas
Henry P
M'Cain
Henry
McCain
United States Army
Army
Turkey Explains Mine Warning In Smyrna Port Incident
Ambassador Morgenthau relayed to Washington that shots toward the American cruiser USS Tacoma near Smyrna on November 16 were a warnings about a mined port rather than an attack. Officials expect a formal Turkish reply and assurances for American protection.
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Washington
Torkay Haw
United States
Margy
Intendia
Smyrna
Mopgenthan
Foreign Office
Death penalty upheld for eleven inmates in Florence
Governor Hunt announced eleven condemned men will be executed at Florence penitentiary on a date in November after the state legislature voted to abolish the death penalty. Warden R B Sims plans to resign rather than implement the executions.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Florence
George W. P. Hunt
Hut R. B. Sims
Forest fires flare across Arkansas counties near Little Rock
Fire reports sweep multiple Arkansas counties with rising firehead in central and northeast areas near Little Rock. Federal officials say no additional crews can be dispatched from Hot Springs as no calls for more help exist, and rainfall has been scarce for fifty days, hindering suppression efforts. Mackin McDonald and Joseph Shedley convicted Saturday of smuggling three Wrora Federation miners. Joe Shannon freed after acquittal and left on the first train from Butte.
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Tattle Rock
Ark
Mackin McDonald
Boulder
Mant
Supreme Court
Mackie” McDonald
Joseph Shedley
Wr Ora Federation of Miners
Bult
Joe Shannon
Hutte
Reductions Ordered for Bakery Pool Freight to West Coast
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders reductions in freight rates for bakery pool shipments less than carloads from pairs to Oregon, California, and Montana via Portland chamber of commerce.
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Washington
Oregon
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Portland, O's
German Advices Boycott and War Orders Reported
German directives urging boycott and a daycap campaign were reported to a large audience. In New York the government announced a major war order, while a fire in New York left eight dead and over 60 injured amid chaotic flames.
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New York
Greg
Tna
Gaturday
Lenaaia
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