Ferri Loses in Rome Election as Clerical Vote Holds Fast
In Rome Porto Maggiore ferri constituency the Socialist canvassers clashed with church supporters as cavalry dispersed clashes. Ferri won fewer votes than rival Chiesa while clerics and Vatican adherents cast ballots in Rome and other cities. Early returns show extreme left losing seats overall.
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Fer
Rome
Chiesa
Geno Natri
Turin
Florence
Milan
Vatican
Ferri
Pius IX
Japan plans higher duties to fund war effort
Tokyo reports a draft war tax measure to be submitted to the Diet on November 25. It shows a broad but small per-article duty rise aimed at financing war expenditures. The budget mirrors prior outlines with reductions in ordinary spending and targeted tax increases to raise funds for military needs.
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Tokyo
Son
Aiasuke
Fmonce
Lowid
Ivan Fas
Port Arthur
Yeur
Ingo
Peblic Sarks Py Birount
Toans
Baron d Istournelles de Constant elected Sarthe senator
In Pans on November 13 Baron d Istournelles de Constant, previously a chamber deputy, won a senate seat for Sarthe to replace the deceased Leguine. Americans applaud the choice as a clear signal of policy toward peace through mutual concessions among European nations. Capt Morrison, an American observer with Gen Oku, met Tolson during the Shakin River fighting and will sail to San Francisco next Saturday.
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Pans
Baron d'Istournelles de Constant
Bearcintore
Chamber of Deputies
Sarthe
M. Leguvine
Bern
France
da Listourhelles de
Lectoy
Vokse
F Morrison
Oku
Tolso Toedes
The Scourge of Beri-beti in the Nebraska State Journal
The piece frames Beri-beti as a feared disease, described as a menace to armies in ancient wars and now troubling ranks, with claims of high mortality and a progression from rheumatic symptoms to paralysis. It cites a Chicago News source and includes a humorous exchange about a dining room mat.
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Nebraska
Impete
Mikawu
China
Igamei
Beribert
Wiig
Chicago News
British Markets Recover on Lansdowne Speech and Roosevelt Victory
London traders buoyed by Foreign Minister Lansdowne's Guildhall remarks and Roosevelt's election win. Gains spread across markets with Americans and South Africans active. new Japanese loan traded at a premium. Russian securities remained firm despite Port Arthur news. Peruvians and Central Americans showed strength while Canadian stocks stayed quiet.
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London
Lansdowne
Wednesda
Roosevelt
Stock Exchange
Rket
Port Arthur
Telegraph in Alaska Reveals Army Telegraph System Reach
Gen A W Greely reports the US Signal Corps built an all American telegraph system in Alaska operable by soldiers. Cables span from Newfound land to Ireland and land lines from Washington to Texas, with substantial miles of cable, land lines, and wireless links. The Nome wireless station handles Seward Peninsula traffic daily, while Philippines lines connect sixteen islands and revenue figures are cited. The corps faces harsh privation as crews live in log cabins and dog sled to repairs, yet remain uncomplaining.
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A.W. Greely
United States Army
Alaska
Newfoundland
Ireland
Washington
Tex
Greely
United States
Yukon Valley
Bering Straits
Signal Corps
Army
Nome
Seward Peninsula
Safety Harbor
St. Michael
Signal Corps of
Regalar
Seattle-Sitka
Philippines
Atlantic
Pacific
International Telegraph Union
Philadelphia Escorts Liberty Bell Homeward Journey
The select and common councils committee from Philadelphia arrived by Vandalian road to retrieve the Liberty Bell from the Pennsylvania Building rotunda. Wednesday exercises marked a farewell, and the bell will begin its return voyage to Philadelphia.
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St. Louis
Select and Common Councils of
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
An Object Lesson In Restaurant Digestion
A physician notes hearty older men dine well at lunch and sees digestion as key. He argues meat and wholesome food sustain vigor, while fad diets fail. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets are touted as safe aids, aiding digestion and appetite for travelers and nonprescription in every drugstore from Maine to California.
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Stuart
Maine
California
Brazil Open to US Concessions for Timber and Railroads
Consul General Seeger in Washington discusses Brazil ready to entertain American concessions for timber lands and rail projects. He cites rising wood prices, a Minas Gerais railroad lease to an American firm, and a need to boost American timber and construction investments in Rio de Janeiro and other regions. He also notes coffee prices may rise and laments harsh rubber camp conditions while praising Sanitation efforts in Rio de Janeiro.
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Inogene Serger
Brazil
New Willard
Mr. Seeger
Hay
Department of State
Braazil
Baron Rio Branco
St. Louis
Minas Geraes
Caravellas
Frazil
Seeger
United States
Europe
Para
Amazonas
Ceara
Amazona
Mr. Seeper
Rio de Janeiro
Havana
Federal District
Roosevelt
Leak in Church Roof at St Patrick's Cautions Fire Aid
A storm leak at St Patrick's Catholic Church on Tenth Street between F and G streets NW was halted by a prompt fire department response led by Rev Dr Stafford. The leak, caused by frozen snow clogging a pipe, threatened interior decorations but damage remained nominal. Assistant Chief Kelleher and two firemen aided on site after a telephone call to Chief Belt.
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St. Patrick’s
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Tenth Street
Stafford
Belt
Fire Department
Kelleher
Denial on Treasury loan call by Secretary Shaw
The published claim that Secretary Shaw would issue a 20 million dollar loan call on government depositories is denied. No immediate call is contemplated and there is no current pressing need. If a call occurs, it may only come later in January or not at all unless new reasons emerge.
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Munyon
Munyon's
Rew Mustrated Magazine of Health
Phila
Mgr Chapelle to Deliver Papal Message at White House
Mgr Chapelle Archbishop of New Orleans Cuba and Porto Rico arrived in New York from Rome and went to Washington to meet President Roosevelt with a goodwill message from Pope Pius. He will visit the Catholic University of America and depart for New Orleans this evening after Mass at St Patrick's Church.
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Mer. Chapelle
New Orleans
Cuba
Porto Rico
New York
Rome
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Pope Pius
Catholic University of America
Mgr. Chapelle
St. Patrick’s Church
Dr. Stafford
Crowded at Gun Factory Report Details Ordnance Strain
The annual report of Rear Admiral Newton E. Mason, chief of ordnance, flags critical shortages of officers and overtaxed work at the Washington Navy Yard gun factory. It notes night and day production, pending reforms, and plans to expand capacity to meet contractor demands.
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Mason
Washington Navy Yard
Bureau of Ordnance
Newton E. Mason
Morton
Naval Gun Factory
Admiral Mason
Pennsylvania
Naval Factory
Virginia
Tennessee
St. Louis
Indian Head
Newport
Secur
Lake Denmark
New Jersey
Atlantic
Trade manager named for Annapolis line. stock sale planned
W. Slaughter has been appointed trade manager and general superintendent for the Annapolis, Washington and Hartford line, succeeding A. E. Shaver. Philadelphia sinking fund commissioners invite proposals to sell 45 000 shares of city owned Philadelphia and Erie Hallroad stock. W. B. Calloway appointed assistant general passenger agent of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, at Cincinnati, to replace Lewis M. Webb who resigns. Thanksgiving notes and editorial snips follow from Chicago Chronicle and Detroit Free Press with social commentary.
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Charles G. Porter
Chicago and Alton
Kansas City
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Joaquin G. Miller
Midland Valley
St. Louis
F. F. Gaines
Philadelphia
Reading
James C.cassell
Norfolk and Western
Fr. W. Armstrong
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
W. ©. Slaughter
Annapolis, Washington
Hartimore
A. E. Shaver
Sinking Fund
Philadelphia and Erie
W. B. Calloway
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Ohio
Lewis M. Webb
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Porto Maggiore
Chamber of Deputes
Ferrari
Spehulive
Signor Ferri
Baron de Constant
Food For Reflection
Phlisdetpala
Nhewspa Peo Hhunaye
Telegraph
Gen. Greely
Committee
Liberty Bell
Sister Republic
MR. Shaw
Ark
Navy
Oriental Rugs
W. B. Moses & Sons
F Street
Cor
11Th
Amusements
Columbia
Kirke la Shalle
Owen Wistar
King Edward’s
Grenadier Guards
England
T. Arthur Smith’s
Margaret Anglin
Nationl
Daniel Vrohman
Cecilia Loftus
DY Laer Zakewi
Etillcleg
Charles Frohman
George Edwardes
Sam Bernard We
Kay
Hattie Williams
Chase
Pewitt
N. Y. Journal
Claude Gillingwater
Chayenne
The
Grand Trunk
J. Wright
St. Clair Tunnel
C. L. Thompson
Hire
Susquehanna Coal Company
Hut City
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Ontaria and Western
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Hartford
Chicago
Atlantic Seaboard
Samuel G. Thompson
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Princeton University
Chicago Chronicle
Detroit Free Press
Lafayette
William Gillette
Matinees
Sherlock Homes
A. Conan Doyle
Ross & Fenton
Washington Symphony Orchestra
Reginald D. Koven
Lafayette Theater
Mme
de Montjau
David Bispham
Eugene B’albert
Shotwell Piper
Kirkby Lunn
Cours
T. Arthur Smitha's
Sanders & Stayman's
Charles Wagner
Lafayette Opera House
T. Arthur Smith
F St
New Pythian Temple
Ninth Street
Henefit OF Temple Fund
Ninth St. Nw
Kernan’s
Scribner's
Devil’s Daughter
Clarence Wilbur
Patsey
Academy
Sven Spencer
Aborn
Wife
Mars
Happy Hooligan
Columbia Theater
Vladimir de Pachmann
Philpitt
Droop's
Peave
Miss Wilson
Melba and Concert Company
National Theater
Arthur Smith
Gandere & Stayman's
Palais Royal
Eleventh Streets
Union Linen
11Th Streets
National Rifles
Sth
10Th Sts
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Ocean Steamers
American Line
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Southampton
Queens
UW S— Liv
Atlantic Transport Line
KEW
Yorko Montion
RED Star Line
Antwerp
Lomumn-Aris
Dover
Ain Park
White Star Line
Quernstow Sapouls
Boston
Queunstown
Liverpool
York
Azores
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Naples
Alexandria
Trum
Republic
Jas Fe
PROM
Toston Canopic
Romania
Tay 1
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DP Street
N.W
David Linusay
West Indies
Mediterranean
Orient
Hamburg-American Line
Broadway
N.Y
BE. F. Droop & Bans
Avents
Cunard Line
Queenstown
Frombers
North River Lavania
Nana
Vteuria der Om
Umbria
Um Lucania
Campania
Saloan
Cabi
Ui Steamer Wi
Carpathia Naveee Baer
Cunard Steamship Co
Lidway
W Moss
Staw
Mount Vernon
Wale
Steamcr
Dare
Dally
Fort Myer
Arlington Falls Church
Aqueduct Bridge
Cairo
New Cairo
William Gatto
St. James
D. G
Fulton’s
Ninth Street N. W
C. St. Bernard
EL Ol. Henkenius Tyler
ST. Bernard
N. m. Ave
Schmid‘s Bird Store
Tif Tuth St
H St
Fourteenth ST. Hospital
North 1603
River Travel
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co
Norfolk
Fort Monroe
Portsmouth
Newport News
General
T4th
Colorado
6Th
Fa. Ave
Noralk
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
7Th St
Areneral
14Th
John Callahan
W. Fres
Mer
Allahan
Atlantic City
N. J
ST. Charles
Ocean Front
Newlin Haines
D&s
Galen Hall
Traymore
Tratmogre Hotel CO
D . White
Premient
d&Stodays
Chalfonte
Leeds Company
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