Churchill Defends Cabinet Actions in Commons Speech
Winston Churchill, facing heavy criticism for naval and military disasters, defends his cabinet decisions in the House of Commons. He asserts experts advised each step, condemns Lord Fisher, and blames Kitchener for Antwerp failures while noting no troops were available for Dardanelles actions.
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Lord Fisher
Kitchener
Antwerp
Asquith
Churchill
Admiralty
Duchy of Lancaster
Dardanelles
Egypt
Churchill Advocates Disregard of Life in Dardanelles
London reports Churchill in the house of commons says further operations at the Dardanelles are worth sustained fury and life sacrifice. He warns of worse times before 1916 victory, criticizes Baron Fisher for lack of guidance, and places full responsibility for the Antwerp expedition on Lord Kitchener and the French government.
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Kitchener
Antwerp
Lord Kitchener
Jor
Dardanelles
Churchill
Agwatnet
Adyland
Cremer Aaquith
Sir Edward Grey
Lold Kitchener
Admiralty
London
House of Commons
Baron Fisher
Mr. Churchill
Allies Fear Greece Will Harbor Troops Amid Athens Stand
London Nov 15 Greek government signals that allied troops seeking refuge in Greek territory would be disarmed. Entente argues troops may enter through Saloniki and exit the same way. Ministers urge Greece to define موقف while Venizelos supporters face electoral uncertainty. German assurances to Greece and Balkan moves add tension.
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London
Earl Kitchener
Athens
Greece
Saloniki
Venizelos
Serbia
Constantine
Graete
France
Russia
Great Britain
Ionian
M. Venizelos
Austria
Germany
Mediterranean
Couga
Parla
Belgrade
Sofia
Serbians Defeated as Prisoners Captured Near Kosturino
Berlin reports 8 500 Serbian prisoners and 12 cannons captured as Bulgarians Teutons advance along the front. The French claim success in southern Serbia near Kosturino with heavy losses for the Bulgars. Tetovo changes hands again while Babuna pass remains in Serbian hands amid continued fighting near Monastir.
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Perlepe
Albania
Berlin
Tetovo
London
Paria
Serbia
Kos
Tyrino
Cerna River
Babuna Pass
Saloniki
Daily Telegraph
Monastir
Gan
Santi Quaranta
Corfu
French Grocers Strike Over New Price Controls
Paris workers and shopkeepers closed many grocers and butchers in a protest against the authorities new maximum scale of food prices posted Sunday. Prices were slightly higher than those for minor commodities in the United States.
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Washington Post
Paris
France
United States
90,000 Sick At Gallipoli War Casualties
London reports the Dardanelles campaign losses from May to October totaling 196 daily average. Harold J. Tennant states the sickness dominated the figures, about 26,000 sick in total, with roughly 80 percent expected to rejoin combat ranks after recovery.
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London
Navy
Dardanelles
Harold J. Tennant
House of Commons
Tennant
Germany Pleased by Tone of British Note
Berlin Nov 15 A Washington Post special reports German public opinion shifted as readers digest Wilsons note to England The change surprised many who expected a mild reply The piece notes Amer promises to protest England against the blockade and warns that Germany may abandon self imposed limits if American aims are not met The sentiment reflects cautious optimism and a demand for action by Washington
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Washington Post
Berlin
England
Wilson
Germany
United States
America
Dead ten hurt in Brescia air raid
Rome reports two Austrian planes bombarded Brescia at eight this morning killing seven people and wounding ten No material damage stated Verona reports say 30 killed and 49 injured in the wider bombardment at Piazza Erbe where thousands were present Glass shattered doors pierced and fragments lodged in pillars Funeral arrangements are being made for the victims.
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Rome
Paris
Brescia
Verona
Piazza Erbe
Plasza
Rights not favors asked for U S ships rights
State Department officials stated the United States would not seek immunity as a favor for ships flying the American flag. They clarified that vessels with U S registration would be protected in their rights without prior arrangements to immunize them from interference on the high seas.
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United States
State Department
Department
Great Britain
Buenos Aires
Penfield
Vienna
Foreign Office
Washington
Italy
Ancona
Austria
Kaiser's Turkey Visit Signals Egypt Invasion Plan
Special Cable reports from Rome dated November 15 indicate Kaiser Wilhelm is expected in Constantinople as German officers move into Asia Minor to coordinate with Turkish forces for an imminent invasion of Egypt. The expedition is said to be ready to launch at once.
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Washington
Rome
Great Britain
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Egypt
Judge Lindesy Convicted of Contempt in Denver Court
Denver November 15 Judge Ben B Lindsey of the city juvenile court was found guilty of contempt and fined $500 by Judge John A Perry in district court. Three days to appeal. Contempt stemmed from Lindsey refusing to disclose information in the trial of Mrs Berta Wright on a murder charge. An information charging the boy with his father s murder remains pending in juvenile court. Mrs Wright was acquitted.
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Denver
Celo
Ben B. Lindsey
John A. Perry
Berta Wright
Lindsey
Neal Wright
Wright
Roumania to Enter War Indications from Petrograd
Reports from Petrograd dated November 15 indicate Roumania plans to enter the war soon. The exact role she will play remains undisclosed.
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Roumania
Petrograd
Tondon
Lucy Wilson wins Reno divorce over Huntington Wilson
In Reno Nevada Lucy Wilson formerly Lucy James wins a divorce from Huntington Wilson a former U S official under Knox The court grants the decree on grounds of cruelty and mental cruelty in a cross bill She resumes her maiden name and intends to depart for San Francisco after the ruling The couple married in 1904 in Baltimore and built a Newport villa after world travel The wife testifies detailing years of alleged mistreatment and health impacts while the husband sues for desertion but presents no testimony beyond residence
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Washington
Wilson
Newport
Reno
Lucy Wilson
Huntington Wilson
Philander C. Knox
Taft
Lucy Wartham James
San Francisco
Lucy James
Mc James
Thomas James
Orient
United States
Japan
Dilemma for Hughes Nomination Shocks Nebraska
Nebraska Republicans filed a petition naming Justice Charles E Hughes of New York as a Republican presidential candidate on the state primary ballot. Hughes denies any intention to run and must seek court action or obtain withdrawal via Missouri supporters. The move signals a potential end for the bull moose faction in the region and reveals internal party tensions.
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Justice
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Hughes
Reed
Missouri Valley
Earl D. Mallory
Alliance
Justice Hughes
Pool
H. L. Green
Algo
Churchill Explains Attitude and War News Highlights
Page highlights include Churchill explaining his stance, Allied fears over Greece, 8,500 Serbians captured, Italy protests, Ancona sinking, U S ships on blacklist, 20 horses burned at Benning, women support Navy, Dr Lee de Forest returns, peace terms discussed, Fay ready for prison, Russians driven back, women Navy League reception, grand opera season opens, Fencere club hosts, half and half hearing ends, trolley plan details, editorial comment, society notes, sporting event results, turf results, financial news, Blair urges pensions for teachers, color line criticism at local theaters.
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Churchill
Greece
Muntington Wilson
Italy
Ancona
U. S
Benning
Lee de Forest
Fay
Fencere’ Club
Mellen
Blair
Blacklist of U S Ships, British Interference Shocks Trade
New York reports British seizures and searches of neutral vessels roil Far East trade. A New York syndicate led by Jules E Bernard plans to charter American ships to move goods from Rotterdam amid $18,000,000 detained there. J A Kahl accuses Britain of blocking American commerce in Hong Kong and Singapore. Danish Vinland cargo bound for South America delayed at Norfolk. State Department awaiting guidance as investigations begin.
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Far East
New York
State Department
Rotterdam
Washington Post
Great Britain
Umit
Jules E Bernard
Bernard, Judge & Co
Ter Varus
Bernard
China
J. A. Kahl
Beaver Street
Kahl
Germany
Hongkong
Siemsen & Co
Orient
Siam
Singapore
Vinland
Vinland Company
Copenhagen
South America
Norfolk
E. Molier
F. H. Graham & Co
Graham
Washington
Horses Die in Fire at Bowie Track Full Stable Blaze
A massive fire destroyed fourteen of the twenty five stables at old Benning race track near Bowie, killing at least one stableman and likely fatally injuring three others. About a hundred horses escaped or were recaptured as wind-driven flames swept northeast, with property losses estimated at 25 000 in buildings and 110 000 in horses and gear.
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Old Benning Race Track
John Bayliss
Bowie
Minnesota Avenue
G Street
Nicholson
George Day
John Smith
Casualty Hospital
John Willamas
Robert L Miller
Washington
Samuel Ross
Dr 58 Tyree
Mike Daly
New York
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