Washington uneasy over Ancona case policy clash
Washington frets over conflicting Vienna and Rome versions of the Ancona sinking. Secretary Lansing declines comment while diplomats await official reports. Austria claims ample time to evacuate and questions negligence as Washington weighs possible international implications and protective steps for Americans.
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Vienna
Ancona
United States
Ambassador Page
Rome
Ambassador Penfield
Lansing
Krier
Falaba
Leon C. Thresher
Ancona Sinking Officials Detail 45 Minute Evacuation
The Austro Hungarian admiralty reports the Italian steamship Ancona attempted to escape after a warning shot. After shelling, the steamer stopped and passengers were given 45 minutes to abandon ship before torpedoing. Crew mostly saved themselves. lifeboat firings to passengers denied by authorities.
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Ancona
Com
Berlin
Sayville
Saya
Subri
Addi
Tax on checks perhaps raise ten million yearly revenue
Treasury figures estimate that a 2 cent stamp on every bank check could generate about sixteen million dollars annually, with about two hundred million citizens using checks daily. Officials discuss political viability and historical use during wars, noting public unpopularity concerns and administrative effort.
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Administration
Army
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Congress
Treasury Department
Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States
Italian Piemonte Bombards Dedeagatch Station
Sal ono ki dispatch reports Italian cruiser Piemonte shelling and destroying the railroad station at Dedeagatch Bulgaria on Friday. Two trains carrying three cars of war munitions also were destroyed. The Piemonte arrived at Saloniki, per Daily Telegraph.
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Saloniki
Paris
Piemonte
Dedeaghatch
Bulgaria
London
Daily Telegraph
Prince Albert Ill, in London for gastric treatment
Prince Albert second in line to King George remains in London for several weeks to undergo special treatment for an obstinate gastric disorder. The 20 year old prince, a midshipman in the British navy, previously had appendicitis in August 1914 and rejoined his ship in February this year.
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King George
London
Prince Albert
Monastir Not Endangered Despite North Communications Cut
From Baloniki dated Saturday the Temps dispatch notes communications with the north are interrupted yet Monastir remains out of danger. Military authorities have taken necessary measures for all eventualities.
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Saloniki
LS Paris
The
Temps
Baloniki
Monastir
30 Italians Die in Austrian Air Raid on Verona
Rome reports that three Austrian planes dropped bombs on Verona killing thirty, wounding thirty, and lightly injuring nineteen. A single bomb killed nineteen in the market square while bombs hit various city areas, none near military buildings. Verona, second only to Venice in Veneto, is noted for its medieval palaces.
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Rome
Verona
Austria
Venice
Veneto
Italian Ship Bosnia Sunk By Submarine
Rome Nov 14 The Italian steamship Bosnia has been sunk by a submarine flying the Austrian flag. Passengers and crew took to four lifeboats with three landed. fate of those in the fourth boat unknown. The 256 ton vessel, built in 189?, measured 7 feet long 39 feet beam and 2% feet deep. Home port Venice. Owned by Societa Nazionale DI Serviza Marittima of Rome.
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Ancona
Omdala
Vienna
Washington
Rome
London
No. 14
Bosnia
Venice
The
Societa Nazionesse DI Serviza Marittima
Pope Visits Church Outside the Vatican Sparks Debate
Rome reports a papal departure from Vatican custom as Benedict visits the Church of St Anne outside the Apostolic Palace. The act signals protest against the new order and reflects tension over temporal power within papal authority.
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Pope
The
Vatican
Rome
Paris
Benedict
Church of St. Anné
Gloriate aTteliay Blanes
Turks plan reception for Kaiser at Pera Palace Hotel
Passengers from Constantinople report the Pera Palace Hotel is being prepared to entertain the Kaiser. He will be accompanied by the Austrian heir presumptive and King Ferdinand of Bulgaria.
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Washington Post
Saloniki
Constantinople
Pera Palace
Kaiver
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
French Repulse Germans on Western Front
Paris reports a German mine chamber explosion failed to gain ground west of Peronne in Frise and Chaulnes station bombarded. In Artois Labyrinth Germans briefly penetrated a first line trench near the Lille road but French counterattacks drove them out and left German wounded behind.
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Paris
Frise
Peronna
Chaulnes
War Office
War Offles Tonfztt
Artois
Lille
Morava
Katchanik Pass
American Hospital Opens in Petrograd With Diplomats Present
Ambassador Marge and Baron Rosen attended the ceremony announcing enlarged quarters of the American Hospital in Petrograd. President George T. Marye delivered remarks as Baron Rosen and Count Nostus, Ingalli, and other dignitaries observed. Russian hosts presented a portrait of Grand Duke Alexis as thanks for the hospital.
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Marge
Baron Rosen
Petrograd
London
United States
Nostus
Ingalli
George.t. Marye
Grand Duke Alexis
Stromboli in eruption shocks Lipari and Lipani island
Rome reports Stromboli volcano in violent eruption as of nine o clock Saturday morning. Large lava blocks and ash sweep the island. Lipani on Lipari felt a quake that lasted briefly. Stefani Agency provides the dispatch from Catania observatory.
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Rome
Royal Observatory
Catania
Stromboli
Stefani Agency
Lipani
White House probes Wilson remark postmaster removal
Postmaster A M Kloepfer of Winnetka removed for criticizing President Wilson may have acted without proper authority. Burkitt denies disrespect but alleges irregular dismissal. Civil service support cited. further inquiry expected as Streeter and excise-law issues echo in Washington.
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White House
A. M. Kloepfer
Winnetka
Wilson
Marrie
George Burkitt
Postoffice Department
Kloepfer
Burkitt
Hig
Poatoffice Department
Daniel C. Roper
Civil‘ Service
Ae “Ye
Streeter's Lake Michigan Land District Captured by Police
Chicago police invaded the Lake Michigan shore district ruled by Capt. George Wellington Streeter after a 60 shot exchange. Streeter, his wife, and fifteen others were arrested as officers seized 192 cases of beer and weapons. Mrs Holat wounded. Streeter charges include violating Sunday closing law and keeping a disorderly house. Police report Streeter fired but was overpowered. Oasis shack torn down by fire department.
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Chicago
George ‘Wellington Streeter
Lake Michigan
Streeter
John Holat
Streeters
Polca
Streete
Lake Shore
Stractey
Thompson
Police Invaders
Fire Department
the Oasis
John
Holst
United States
Bose
Federal Court
Washington
Congress
New Territory
Pawer
Atlanta Finds Real Fiances Body Is Not Found For Claim
Dispatches from Atlanta report the unidentified tramp’s body, claimed by Julia Choate Crumley as her fiancé Dr Alleyne Hensley, will be shipped back to Chicago. Chicago officials deem the case closed as no clear claimant exists and no funds are available to pursue further.
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Atlanta
Chicago
Julia Choate Crumley
Crumley
Western Undertaking Company
Misa Crumley
Alleyne Hensley
Washington Uneasy Over Ancona Trial Escape Claim
The issue cites Austria claiming Ancona tried to escape. It references tax bank checks and Wilson not ordering dismissal, Chicago police seizing land, Villa losing Naco, Bulgarians retaking Tetovo, and Emperor leading a ceremony. Also notes criticism of the president, and other headlines across pages.
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Washington
Ancona
Austria
Galt
Jessup
Vatican
Dr. McKelway
Riflemen
Villa and Calles vow to追 capture Villa alive or dead
Carranza forces seized Naco and closed Villa’s port, leaving Juarez and Nogales as his only supply routes. Obregon ordered pursuit of Villa in central Sonora while Calles swore to capture him, or bring his body, before any border return. Army dispositions shift with Anavacachi Pass encampment and Cardenas pursuing Rodriguez toward Cananea.
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Obregon
Calles
Villa
Juarez
Nogales
Washington Post
el Paso
Tex
Carranza
Agua Prieta
Naco
Sonora
Alvaro Obregon
Diaguez
Guaymas
Alvaro Obregén
Mate
Philarco
Elias Calles
Agua Frieta
Obinma
Anavacachi Pass
Here
Waco
Lazaro Cardenas
Cardenas
Jose Rodriguez
Cananea
Rodriguez
Sonora River District
Kaiser thanks Krupp for 5 million gift to relief fund
Berlin reports Emperor William, in thanking the Krupp Steel Company for its 5 million donation to the relief fund for soldiers' families, praises the Krupp name and its social welfare act as a patriotic gesture and Germany’s first armorer aligns with sacrifice for the nation.
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Berlin
Sayville
William
Krupp Steel Company
Krupp
Germany
Congress Postponed to After New Year at Berne
The international congress planned to study fundamental bases for peace, expected to open in Berne December 14, has been postponed until after the new year. Officials cite unfavorable circumstances and delays in preparations as reasons for the postponement.
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Lucerne
Switte Kd
Paris
Beate
Berne
Clubman Dead of Pistol Shot in Pittsburgh Home
Henry B. Darlington, a prominent club and business figure in Pittsburgh, was found wounded with a bullet in his head at his home and died several hours later. Authorities say the death was self-inflicted. He had previously lived in Indian Lane, Indiana.
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Henry B. Darlington
Pittsburgh
Henry B. Darlingwom
Lvid
Indian Lapotts
Ina
Bulgarians Storm and Retake Tetovo in War News
London dispatch reports Bulgarians recaptured Tetovo by storm as Austro German forces push Serbian holdouts along mountain fronts. Central Powers press Greece over Saloniki landings while Russians advance against Riga and Dvina fronts. Teutons claim captured 1,773 Serbians. Greek neutrality cited amid Allied troop landings.
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London
Saloniki
Reuter
Tetovo
Greece
Constantine
France
Italy
The
Times
Petrograd
Berlin
Ville
Gene. Koevess
Gallwitz
Sofia
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American Hospital
HS Land
Winnetka, HL
New York World
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