Captain and crew saved after 23 days adrift at sea
The outline reports that Captain Diamond and five crewmen of the British schooner Arthur H. Wight were saved by the rescue tanker Goldshell near Bordeaux after 23 days adrift. They endured hunger thirst and exposure from July 16 when the Wight struck a mine, until their rescue on November 28 as the Goldshell arrived at the port.
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Aan ES
York
Arthur H Wight
Diamond
Alicante
Spain
Hayes
Goldehell
Wight
Lowt
Goldshell
New Orleans
Bordeag
Bay of Diecay
Bordeaux
Austro German forces capture towns as war updates flood fronts
November reports from Petrograd and Berlin describe Austro German advances in Romania and Serbia with Romanian forces suffering heavy losses. Captures include Tromana Campulung and near Cialanesti while Monastir front actions falter. Entente efforts near Ypres and western fronts yield limited gains.
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Berlin
Sayville
Campulung
Torzburg Pass
Cialanesti
Connnen
von Mackensen
Danube
Memastir
Capture of Romanian-leaning forces and heavy losses
Reports state Captain von Boroke's cuirassier squadron captured 17 officers and 1200 men near Ciokanesti, with 10 cannon and 3 machine guns. The Danube army advances, while Allied units including Schleswig-Holstein, Glucksburg, and Bavarian rifles under Major Aschauer distinguish themselves. The army has captured 43 officers and 2421 ranks since crossing the Danube, taking several guns and machine guns. Prohibition of electric signs and lighting curbs proposed to save fuel and labor as shops face early closing measures. Grand Admiral von Tirpitz praises a strong navy and vows Germany will seek equal world rights.
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von Boroke
Her Majesty
Ciokanesti
Danube
Schleswig-Holstein
Glucksburg
Aschauer
von Tirpitz
The
Navy Association
England
Germany
Unclear text from historic telegrams in Texas report
A garbled dispatch from Fay I d 1O Texas dated November 30 describes two columns moving toward a border area near Ab Orient on the railroad line. The message mentions troops and a state capital border situation with Villa cited as present. details are incomplete and uncertain.
Wa Holds Capital Says Assyrian Refugees
Refugees arriving from Rawr near Chihuahua City moved south with General Trevino gathering about 1500 men. Ozuna’s train furthered south while letters indicate Villa was repulsed on the fifth day. General Trevino and his brother intertwined with troops. casualties included a wounded governor and shattered fingers.
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Villa
Hela Trevino
Trevino
Chihuahua City
Gen‘ora
Ozuna
Sol
Eral Trevino
Frea‘vino
Carrancistas Seen in Juarez Yards Amid War Turmoil
Reports from El Mexico describe Carranza soldiers in Juarez yards with railroad stock, flat cars and pieces believed to be from Trevino’s forces. Gen. ales returned on a special train from City of Saug. Hospital supplies were improvised and Mexican physicians aided the wounded.
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Juarez
el Mexico
Carranza
Trevino
Genales
City of
Saug
Red Cross
First Battalion California Field Artillery Plans Tucson Visit
The First battalion Calif ornia field artillery, 30 men and 490 animals, based at Nogales, will visit Tucson December 4 pending Chamber of Commerce approval. Commanding Major R J Fancy seeks cooperation to secureAeromn nada ton, with officers from Oakland Los Angeles and Sacramento.
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Californiia “Eld Artillery
Tucson
C Chamber of Commerce
R J Fancy
Chamber of Commerce
Nogales
Frederick W. H Peterson
Oakland
Edward E. Vicary
Jesse Me‘omas
Harold G. Ferguson
Walter Lear
Frederick H. Hover
Los Angeles
Jarry
F Heber
Exedar
Osktane
Wanda
C—Firt
Oitetached —. Edwards
Lotsseu
Sacramento
James A. Hill
Australian coal strike ends with men to resume work
Melbourne reports the coal strike, ongoing for weeks and halting thousands of workers, has been settled. Workers will return to their jobs on Monday.
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Melbourne
Australia
Colorado Girl Named Assistant Attorney General
Miss Clara Ruth Mozzer, youngest woman lawyer admitted to Colorado courts, was named junior assistant general by Attorney General-elect Leslie Hubbard. The appointment, Hubbard’s first, takes effect January. Mozzer funded her education with work including playground programs and Denver University studies while earning a BA and later a law degree at the University of Colorado, supporting herself through newspaper work.
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Denver
Clara Ruth Mozzer
Colorado
Leslie Hubbard
Hubbard
Mozzer
Denver University
University of Colorado Law School
Thanksgiving Day Celebrated Across Tucson City
Turson observes Thanksgiving with church services and YMCA dinner. The university game at Arizona Field features the university second squad vs high school in a fast afternoon matchup. The Armory community service led by Rev John Edward Brows, and other city activities mark the holiday.
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Turson
Bork Ani Boskin Club
Woman's Club
First Church of Christ, Seiegtist
Tucson Ministerial Association
Armory
John Edward Brows
All Saints
Uié
Salt City
County
University
Arizona Field
American Put in Charge at Santo Domingo
An American military governor of Santo Domingo has been appointed to break the local government deadlock and ensure treaty obligations. Captain Knapp notified Secretary Daniels that a military rule is in effect, with expectations to straighten affairs by December 2 and reports of quiet conditions and public satisfaction.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Santo Dominico
Washington
H. & Knepp
Fean Nara
Dom Waters
United States
Knapp
Daniels
Katharina Schratt Barred From Emperor Franz Josef Death Room
A Zurich dispatch reports Katharina Schratt longtime confidante of Emperor Franz Josef was refused entry to the emperor's death chamber the day after his death and was asked to leave the castle at once.
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London
Zurich
Katharina Schratt
Franz Josef
Montana Prohibition Passes by 28,886 Vote Margin
Official tallies from all counties show Montana voting 102,776 in favor of prohibition and 72,890 against. The statewide result declares Montana dry by a margin of 28,886 votes.
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Montana
Personal Use Shipments Mentioned Amid Election Tally In Arizona
Wells Fargo in Tucson reported shipments of liquor for personal use could continue until further notice as the Arizona canvass awaited official results. Secretary Osborn planned to canvass Mohave Cochise and Pima counties next Tuesday with certificates possible after the governor declares. A Tucson man voting dry last election admitted ordering liquor for personal use, seeking an eye opening as Thanksgiving closures delayed delivery.
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Wells Fargo & Co
Arizona
Secretary of State
Phoenix
Mohave
Cochise
Pima
Osborn
San Francisco
Congress
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