Britain urged to act on submarine peril in Lords debate
In London on November 16 the House of Lords urged Britain to adopt a ton for ton policy to counter German submarines destroying Allied shipping. Baron Sydenham pressed for action while Admiral Beresford warned of a grave crisis and the need for decisive measures. The government backtracked noting enforcement power is essential for any declaration.
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Britain
Associated Press
London
House of Lords
Baron Sydenham
Great Britain
Lord Beresford
House of Commons
Pharoah
Marquis of Crewe
Sydenham
Beresford
Admiralty
Earl of Lytton
German exchange drops to 88.50 francs per 100 marks
In Berne on November 15, the German exchange rate plunged to 88.50 francs for 100 marks, an unprecedented fall. Austrian crowns also weakened, trading at 54 francs per 100 crowns.
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Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
London
Avoid All Meat If Kidneys and Bladder Bother
A health ad warns that kidney and bladder weakness stem from uric acid. It advises taking Jad Salts or a similar lithia-water drink, four ounces dissolved in water at breakfast for two to three days to neutralize urine acids and ease irritation.
Soldiers saved from soreness with Sloan's Liniment
National Guard private Norman Jones of El Paso describes relief after a 15 mile hike. He credits Sloan's Liniment with soothing shoulders back and limbs allowing him to drill again the next day. Aimed at sprains strains bruises and other pains, it is sold at druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
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Norman Jones
National Guard
el Paso
Sloan
Jones
Key West Storm Hampers Shipping as Winds Hit Harbor
A northwest gale in Key West driven by 75 mph winds damaged ships, toppled trees and posts, and grounded a large government barge after breaking anchor. Several small craft sank but no injuries were reported. Havana reports a severe storm affecting vessels bound for Havana.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
Florida cold wave heads south with near freezing forecast
Jacksonville reported a steady temperature drop as the weather bureau predicted near freezing conditions today. No Florida damage reported while northeast storm warnings and a gale were forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Weather Bureau
Florida
Holland Removes Sex Disability of Its Women
The Dutch parliament unanimously voted to amend article 80 of the constitution to grant universal manhood suffrage and remove women's sex disability. The actual vote for women's suffrage still depends on an electoral bill and is unlikely in the near term.
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Holland
The
Hague
London
Ely's Cream Bath Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
Advertised remedy claims to unclog nostrils and relieve head colds through topical antiseptic cream. Praises include easing nasal congestion, reducing hawking and headache, with instant sense of clear air passages after application.
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Ely
One Liquor Case Before Recorder
A single prohibition case was heard Thursday with defendant Charles McMillan pleading guilty and paying a $50 fine. Deputies raided several locations Wednesday afternoon and found small quantities of liquor. Police raids also found beer gin and whiskey at multiple sites including Conception and Minassas streets and 7 St. Francis street.
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Charles McMillan
Midget
J. Barrett
Franklin
Texas Street
Bat Ardoyne
Government Street
Owen Ferley
Conception
Minassas
Bob Elmer
St. Francis
Cancer Curable If Found Early Says Southern Medical Meet
At the Southern Medical Association session Curtis KE Lakeman urged progress against cancer noting it kills over 80,000 annually and can be cured if discovered early and removed by a competent surgeon. Dr R M Cunningham warned women at a meeting about contagious diseases and urged adherence to health directions.
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Atlanta
Southern Medical Association
Curtis KE. Lakeman
American Society For the Control of Cancer
United States
Br. R. M. Cunningham
Deutschland Stevedores Ordered Back January 5
Eight stevedores from Baltimore who loaded the cargo of the German submarine Deutschland last week are ordered to return to New London January 5. Officials offered no explanation, but prevailing belief is another submarine or another trip by the Deutschland may be expected around that time.
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Associated Press
New London
Conn
Baltimore
Eastern Forwarding Company
Air Bomb Kills 32 at Padua Italy
A Padua dispatch reports a single bomb dropped by an Austrian aviator killed 32 and wounded 58, totaling 90 non combatants affected, most of whom were women and children, in a Saturday night attack.
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Padua
Italy
Hy Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Von Hoepper Takes Command of Germany’s Aerial Board
Lieutenant General von Hoepper has been placed in command of the new aerial forces board of Germany. The board controls all aviation and anti aircraft needs of the German army and was formed to reflect the rising importance of air warfare.
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Associated Press
London
von Hoepper
New Aerial Forces Board of
Germany
Amsterdam
Reuter’s
Berlin
Villa band routed near Ortis in Mexican clash
The Carranza advance guard engaged a Villa band between Chihuahua City and Santa Rosita and routed them. About 50 Villa fighters were killed, with 11 government troops wounded. Local consuls from Britain Germany and France denied any general exodus of foreign residents amid the reports.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua City
Carranza
Ortis
Santa Rosita
Trevino
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ady Endorsement
A publisher promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a top cough medicine safe for children and effective for coughs and livestock. The ad highlights mother endorsements and insists on its pleasant taste and safety for youngsters.
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Chamberlain
Wilson message opens wireless service to Japan
President Wilson announces direct trans Pacific wireless service with Japan via Marconi Company. The message to Emperor Taisho expresses greetings, friendship, and hopes for universal peace as American voices cross the world.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Marconi Company
Wilson
Japan Ambassadors Message On Wireless Link
San Francisco reports Nov 16 with Emperor Yoshihito replying to President Wilson via wireless telegraphy. Amb. Aimaro Sato sent greetings to Amb. Guthrie in Tokyo praising space era links. Marconi and Jiro Tanaka also sent congratulations on the public wireless service between Japan and the United States.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Yoshihito
Japan
Wilson
Bolinas
Cal
United States
Aimaro Sato
George W. Guthrie
Space
America
London
Guglielmo Marconi
Melville E. Stone
Jiro Tanaka
Jannese Posts and Telegraphs
Marconi
Avenue of Amity and Commerce Linked by Wireless
New York November 16 The Associated Press received from Baron Kenjiro Den Japanese Minister of Communications a message on the linking of Japan and the United States by direct wireless communication. He says the development marks an avenue of amity and commerce and civilization between the east and west and shows the east and west are merging in human life.
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Associated Press
New York
Kenjiro den
Japan
United States
Baron Kenjiro den
America
M Gill Institute Five to Play St Joseph Five
The McGill Institute five meets a picked St Joseph's Club five at the St Joseph's Club symnasium on Bayou and Springhill avenue this Friday November 17. A large crowd is expected for an interesting battle.
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McGill Institute
St. Joseph's Club
Bayou
Springhill Avenue
Recommendations By Alexis ALA Drugstore Endorsement
ALA druggist Alexis endorses Liver Regulator as a superior remedy. He notes using it in his own family for years and recommends it as the best non alcoholic system. Consumers like Mr Cothram from Rosena Serer Loe echo the praise.
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Sey Eatin
Cothram
Rosena
Serer
Loe
Notable figures at Mobile convention organized by Baptist leaders
Mrs. R M Hunter of Flomaton presented an effective paper on Organizing. Rev C F Wahlberg of Silver Hill and Rev H H Hibbs of East Lake addressed education. Rev J E Barnes of the Tabernacle spearheaded the Mobile gathering. J H Chapman of Flomaton and Mrs W J Waterman of Irvington drew attention with remarks on appearance and Giving. Several ministers from Conecuh to Baldwin voiced praise for the convention and its Alabama Bible Society exhibit led by Rev W J Elliott.
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R. M. Hunter
Flomaton
Institute
C. F. Wahlberg
The
Swedish Baptist Church
Silver Hill
Baldwin County
J. E. Barnes
Tabernacle Church
Mobile
W. J. Waterman
Irvington
Kansas women win vast majority in county races
In Kansas 151 of 255 women candidates for county offices across 92 counties were elected, increasing female county officeholders to 126. Among winners 92 were Republican and 59 Democratic, reflecting broad female participation in the November 7 contests.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kas
Hindenburg seeks more fats to aid war effort
Berlin reports Hindenburg and Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg urged mobilization of fats for industrial and ammunition centers. The appeal frames fats as critical for the German war economy and worker efficiency, noting shortages observed in coal and industrial regions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Suahuedientierat
Bethmann-Hollweg
Marshal von Hinderburg
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