Women Lose Fight in Three States on Suffrage Issue
New York Massachusetts and Pennsylvania rejected woman suffrage in Tuesday's elections with New York and its city margins against suffrage, Massachusetts voting about two to one against. Reports quoted leaders from both sides praising or lamenting the results as a national test for 1916 and noting shifts in party strength and prohibition outcomes.
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New York City
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Anna Howard Shaw
National Woman's Association
Alice Hill Chittenden
New York State Association
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Maryland
Harrington
Kentucky
A. O. Stanley
E. P. Morrow
Stanley
Tammany
Elihu Root
Mr. Root
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Root
Congress
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Ohio
Cleveland
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Mississippi
New York County
Judge Swann
Charles A. Perkins
Smith
State Assembly
Brooklyn
A. J. Shiplacoff
J. F. Martyn
Nero's Lorgnette and the magical jewel tale in ancient sports
A nearsighted Nero wore a small transparent jewel that formed a makeshift lens to view arena events. The power of the gem was unknown, believed magical, and the talisman was regarded as wondrous in antiquity.
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Nero
Optimistic Thought. He enjoys much who is thankful for little
A reflective maxim notes that contentment grows from gratitude for modest gifts. The saying encourages appreciating small blessings to cultivate happiness and resilience in daily life.
Pessimist Unconquered Judge Quips On Courage And Vexation
A judge quips about pessimism and courage in a sharp exchange. The public figure mocks the idea of optimism, imagining a hostile observer crossing a lawn to deface property and leave souvenirs, while acknowledging the humorous sting of such bravado.
Gratitude as the Root of All Virtues
A thoughtful reflection asserts that a grateful mind forms the foundation of all other virtues and underpins character. It emphasizes gratitude as the central moral strength shaping behavior, decisions, and relationships.
Plans for Defense as Wilson Urges National Service
President Wilson outlines plans for a larger army and a stronger navy to defend the United States. He calls for training 400000 citizen soldiers over three years, integrated with regular units, while preserving the National Guard. He emphasizes a peaceful, rights-preserving American stance and urges national unity against alien sympathies.
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Manhattan Club
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Congress
Philippines
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Villa and Villa alter border battle near Agua Prieta
General Villa resumes assault on Agua Prieta as American forces strengthen trenches and warn Calles. Private Harry Jones dies from Agua Prieta combat wounds. Bullets strike Douglas with nine wounded, while Yaqui auxiliaries join the Villistas and Villa’s forces suffer exhaustion after 43 hours without food or water.
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Villa
Agua Prieta
Funston
United States
Harry Jones
Eleventh Infantry
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Calles
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Villistas
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Villista
Bride’s Wealth Sparks Plot Against Dress Code
In the Boston Transcript snippet, Aunt questions the bride’s beauty despite wealth, while the nephew vows the bride will stun at the altar with her chosen bridesmaids, hinting at a humorous family clash over appearances.
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Boston Transcript
Timely Advice From a Puck Poem Fragment
A fragment quotes a preacher urging friends to “take keer” when life ends and to shuffle off the mortal coil. The voice, from Puck, frames a humorous, cautionary note on readiness and fate.
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Puck
Gaelic as the ancient tongue of Ireland and Celts
The Gaelic language remains the traditional speech of Irish people and persists in parts of Ireland Wales the Scottish highlands and northern France where Celtic communities endure despite time.
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Ireland
Wales
Scotland
France
Proof of Wisdom and World Citizenship
A quotation on gracious conduct to strangers as proof of being a citizen of the world, showing a heart that spans continents and joins nations rather than an isolated island.
Briand Heads New Cabinet in France
Paris reports the official formation of the Briand cabinet with Aristide Briand as premier and foreign affairs minister. Other key posts include Gen. Gallieni as war minister, Admiral Lacaze as marine minister, Ribot as finance minister, Malvy as interior minister, and Painleve in charge of public instruction and war inventions. Jules Cambon to be general secretary for foreign affairs with cabinet seat.
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M. Briand
Aristide Briand
J. S Gallieni
Marine
Admiral Lacaze
Alexandre F. Ribot
Interior
L. J. Malvy
Etienne Clementel
Marcel Sembat
Rene Viviani
Emile Doumergue
Paul Painleve
Jules Meline
Charles de Freycinet
Leon Bourgeois
Emile Combes
Jules Guesde
Denys Cochin
Jules Cambon
Germans Win in the West Threaten Champagne Front
London reports German forces reinforced from the Russian front launch a major attack to break French lines in Champagne. Berlin says Butte de Tahure summit taken with 24 officers and 1315 men captured. Paris confirms loss but says others repulsed.
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Champagne
Berlin
Butte de Tahure
Paris
Canadian Officer Dismissed by Court Martial
London reports Lieut. Col. Robert Ryan of the Sixth Canadian Mounted Rifles has been dismissed from the service by court-martial. The dismissal marks a notable disciplinary action within the Canadian forces reported by The London Gazette.
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London
London Gazette
Robert Ryan
Sixth
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Germany Grieves Ridder Death in Berlin Obituaries
Berlin reports Herman Ridder’s death draws universal regret as newspapers praise his truthfulness and appreciation of Germany. The wireless dispatch from Sayville notes the somber tributes and widespread mourning across the press.
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Ridder
Berlin
Sayville
Herman Ridder
J. PIERPONT MORGAN UNDERGOES OPERATION
J PIERPONT MORGAN underwent an appendectomy at Glen Cove Long Island for a mild attack. The operation by Doctors Markoe Lyle and Smith was successful and Morgan rests comfortably. He had been active at his office since August and recovery is expected promptly.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Glen Cove
Long Island
Mr. Morgan
Markoe, Lyle and Smith
J. P. Morgan & Co
Frank Holt
Two Illinois towns vote to restore saloons
In southern Illinois Percy in Randolph county and Willisville in Perry county returned to wet status after elections. Percy won by 38 votes and Willisville by 153, while Beardstown and Mounds stayed wet. Other dry towns Grand Chain Ulin Coulterville Baldwin Metropolis Thebes and Pinckneyville also voted dry.
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Percy
Willisville
Metropole
Pinckneyville
Baldwin
Thebes
Coulterville
Grand Chain
Ullin
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Randolph County
Perry County
Beardstown
Ulin
Metropolis
Four Marshfield businessmen die in railroad crossing crash
Four leading Marshfield merchants die when their automobile crashes into a fast train at a crossing near Unity. Victims are Peter Daul, 47, Eagle Hotel proprietor. Philip Adler, 65, Adler Opera House owner and bank director. Robert H. Schroeder, 43, alderman. Charles A. Githens, 42, real estate man.
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Unity
Peter Daul
Eagle Hotel
Philip Adler
Adler Opera House
Robert H. Schroeder
Charles A. Githens
Carson Attacks Cabinet as Incapable War Machine
London on November 4 Sir Edward Carson told the House of Commons that the cabinet is an organization and machine utterly incapable of carrying on the war under present conditions.
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London
England
Edward Carson
House of Commons
British Torpedo Boat 96 Sunk at Gibraltar
London reports the British torpedo boat 96 sank at Gibraltar after a collision. The admiralty says two officers and nine men are missing while the rest were rescued. The incident occurred near the harbor with an official notice.
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London
Gibraltar
Admiralty
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