American Officer Held Prisoner After Ship Sunk
Captain Frederick Curtis of the Columbian says the crew of 109 was saved after the German submarine U-49 sank the ship off Thames Corona Spain. He was kept aboard for six days and the vessel was warned before torpedoing. Other officers from the Seatonia and the Balto were also brought aboard briefly.
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Teutons
Thames
New York
Curtis
Seatonia
Yelugsen
Fordalen
British steamship Kapunda sunk in war damage
The British steamship Kapunda of 3097 tons gross has been sunk, according to a dispatch to Lloyds steamship agency.
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London
Lloyds Steamship Agency
Dutch Steamer Bataylor VI Captured Off Thames
Berlin naval forces attached to the Flanders station stopped the Dutch steamer Bataylor VI off the Thames mouth on November 12. The vessel was taken to port by German warships and carried a large quantity of contraband, according to the Overseas News Agency.
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Berlin
Flanders
Bataylor VI
River Thames
Milwaukee Bear Pricing Sparks Brewery Worry
Milwaukee fear grips city as six cent barrel beer price rise from several breweries is studied. The move could affect local shops and customers as discussions focus on cost impact and market stability.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Corset Saves Life in Gunfight Incident in Chicago
Miss Della Grace narrowly escaped injury when a corset stay deflected a bullet during a gunfight between policemen and a burglar in Chicago. The incident occurred as she walked into the area of the exchange, highlighting the unexpected protective role of undergarment hardware in street violence.
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Chicago
Della Grace
Opera for Working Girls in Chicago Purchase
The Women's Trade Union League bought eight tickets for the Chicago grand opera Beagan, aiming to elevate working girls through the arts program.
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Opera
Chicago
The
Women’s Trade Union League
Beagan
Astronomer Percival Lowell Dies in Arizona
Phoenix reports the death of Dr Percival Lowell world famous astronomer and head of the Flagstaff Observatory. He died of apoplexy at an unspecified location according to received word.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Percival Lowell
Flagstaff, Ariz
Burglar Steals Bag From Mayor’s Home In Waukegan
A burglar sneaked into Mayor W W Pearse’s residence in Waukegan and fled with what he believed to be a bag of jewels. He frightened sleeping residents by tickling their feet to wake them, then discarded a hot water bag when the hoax was uncovered.
Millionaire Morrison Declared Bankrupt in Chicago
Edward W. Morrison, 81, Chicago’s eccentric millionaire, was declared bankrupt in Federal Judge Carpenter’s court. A trustee will likely be appointed to oversee the estate.
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Chicago
Edward W. Morrison
Carpenter’s Court
Two Killed at Crossing in Newark Express Collision
Two persons were instantly killed and three others injured when their car was struck by an express train near Newark New Jersey. The report notes the accident occurred at a crossing and identifies Bloomfield and Lackawanna Place areas in New Jersey as part of the incident.
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Crossing
Newark
N. J
Bloomfield
Fred Parking
Charles. E. Hughes
Lackawanna Place
Bloomfield Center
Zapatists Massacre Near Contreras Amid Rail Attack
Reports from Mexico City detail a near fatal massacre on a passenger train near Contreras Morelos. Zapatista bands killed about 100 civilians including women and children and Carranza soldiers. One captive escaped, Capt Antonio Vinc goes. Soldiers were unarmed and unable to resist during the fifteen minute assault.
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Laredo
Texas
Carranza
Contreras
State of Morelos
Zapata Folowers
Mexico City
Antonio Vincgoes
Zapatistas
Mexico and U S joint accord revival in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia a meeting between Luis Cabrera and Rafael Nieto revived the American joint commission on Mexico relations. Officials hint a border control accord could help Carranza secure a loan, possibly for a modest amount, tied to Mexico’s mining tax reforms.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Mexico
United States
Philadelphia
Luis Cabrera
Rafael Nieto
Department of Finance of
Cabrera
Nieto
Commissioners For Border Control
Carranza
Nineteen Women Killed by Express Train Near Berlin
In Berlin suburb a fogbound Balkan Express plowed into a group of women workers as they stepped from a westbound train. Nineteen women were killed and several injured. Police investigated the accident, noting visibility was poor and the workers did not observe the oncoming train.
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Berlin
Germany
Constantinople
Anarchist Resigns Chicago Citizen Title Short
Charles A. Willipiak, a new Chicago citizen from last year, resigned as a citizen due to fatigue from campaign letters.
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Chicago
Charles A. Willipiak
Deer Is Cheap Describes Prime War-Time Venison Sale
In London a market stall in Leadenhall offered venison at 12 cents a pound under a banner declaring deer is cheap. The description highlights wartime scarcity and pricing of prime meat in the market.
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London
Leadenhall
Clark for President 1920 slogan born in Montgomery City
Campaign slogan Champ Clark for President in 1920 emerged in Montgomery City Missouri as his bid for a twelfth congressional term neared victory. Clark, a key figure in the era, wrapped his prospects in the refrain and sped toward re election to Congress.
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Montgomery City
Champ Clark
Smallpox Closes Thompson Schools
Thompson schools in Savanna are ordered shut due to smallpox. General vaccination measures are to be enforced for residents and students amid the health emergency.
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Thompson
Savanna
Illinois Doctor Shot in Aledo Ambush
In Galesburg a likely fatal shooting struck Dr. A Klein Schmidt as he entered his home in Aledo. The physician said he did not know the attacker or motive and did not recognize the assailant.
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Ilinois
Galesburg
A. Kleinschmidt
Aledo
Kleinschmidt
Havana cigarmakers strike in Tampa for higher pay
About 6,500 Havana cigarmakers in Tampa quit work and join 1,500 striking peers demanding a $3 per 1,000 cigars wage increase. The action widens labor unrest in the cigar industry across Florida ports.
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Tampa
Fla
Koons Named First Assistant Postmaster General
John C. Koons former chief inspector and longtime postal official was nominated by President Wilson to be first assistant postmaster general succeeding Daniel C. Roper who left to aid the Democratic national campaign. Koons has served 20 years in the postal service rising through ranks in Washington with a Maryland residence.
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John C. Koons
Post Office Department
Wilson
Koons
Burleson
Postal Service
Washington
Hitchcock
Parcel Post Commission
Parcel Post
Carroll County
Maryland
New Japanese Ambassador Aimaro Sato Profile
Aimaro Sato, newly appointed Japanese ambassador to the United States, studied at De Pauw University in Indiana. He arrived in America officially in 1904 as secretary to Prince Fushimi and later served as minister to Holland and ambassador to Austria-Hungary. Known for humor and epicurean tastes, he has built strong ties with American customs and language.
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Aimaro Sato
United States
de Pauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Indiana Asbury University
Sutemi Chinda
Washington
Sato
Russia
Prince I Fushimi
Holland
Austria-Hungary
Rogers Is Some Spender The Biggest Spender In Texas
Col Harry L Rogers chief quartermaster of the southern department spends huge sums for army needs in Texas. In San Antonio 75 000 pairs of army shoes, 20 000 at Fort Sam Houston, cost 2 81 per pair. Mosquito bars cost 2 29 for doubles and 2 16 for singles. Gasoline delivered varies 21 to 26 cents per gallon, San Antonio rate 22 cents. Previous contract price was 9 cents per gallon.
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Texas
Col
Harry L. Rogers
Tfunston
Southern Department
Colonel Rogers
Uncle Sam
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Washington hosts returning European diplomats and aides
MME. DE BLANPRE welcomes diplomats and former attaches to Washington where they reunite with old colleagues. Among returns this fall is the new French naval attaché and Madame de Blanpre. Her social influence and musical talents have long brightened society and fundraisers, especially at St. Matthew's where she sang regularly.
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Washington
de Blanpre
St. Matthew's
Lesson on Paul in Acts 28 11 to 31
A concise lesson outline on Paul’s sea and land journey to Rome from Malta to Puteoli and the Appii Forum. It highlights Paul’s fellowship with believers, the welcoming escorts from Rome, and his continued gospel preaching in Rome, stressing the fulfillment of prophecies about the Messiah.
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God
Paul
Melita
Malta
Syracuse
Italy
Rhegium
Puteoli
Pozzuoli
Bay of Naples
Naples
Rome
Appli Yorum
Luke
Appii Forum
Imperial
Julius
Forum
Caesar
Jesus
Judea
Moses
Agrippa
No man who is in debt can boast of being independent
A concise aphorism notes that true independence is unattainable while debt burdens a person, implying financial obligations undermine personal sovereignty and self reliance. The statement casts debt as a constraint on freedom and decision making.
Appreciative note praises Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mr M A Page of Osceola Wisconsin writes that after years of kidney trouble he finished Dodd's Kidney Pills three years ago and has had no kidney issues since. He, at seventy two, remains in good health and capable of substantial work. Advertisements for Dodd's Kidney Pills and related products follow, including Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and a note on lava bricks in Hawaii.
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M. A. Page
Osceola
Wia
Dodd
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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