Teuton Victory Narrative From Berlin In War Dispatches
Berlin Tageblatt cites German commander statements on a decisive pressure against Russia. Assertions praise Austrian forces and Hindenburg’s strategic aims while warning the foe’s right wing and signaling advances from Cracow to the Vistula. Officials urge discipline, unity, and readiness as the war intensifies.
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Oath
Berlin
Mio Vurabs
Petarten
Cracow
Russia
Cenacien
Wallin
Tea von Hindenburg
Holand
Tay
Bandesrath
Bnegbine
Poland
Schirwindat
von Hindenburg
Lodz
East Prussia
Had 104437 For Election Contributions Reported
The article details a 104437 election contribution report tied to Futana Ney and Sudeley, noting donations routed through the Republican State Committee. It lists large contributors including John Rockefeller at 6900 and Andrew Carnegie at 37000, and describes distribution averages per recipient.
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Futana Ney
Sudeley
Twig
Foe
John Rockefeller
Andrew Caregie
Canada Bars German Papers In Wartime Move
Government orders ban German language newspapers in Canada calling it a criminal act to possess or print pro German papers. New York publications have been suppressed as authorities extend wartime controls to curb propaganda and protect public safety.
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New York
Canada
Pope
EKBATANA SINKS OIL TANKER REPORTED BY TURKEY TIDE NEWS
Fragmentary text reports the sinking of EKBATANA with scattered references to Persian Gulf matters, Turkish and Bosnian connections, and a dated August event. The readable portion hints at a maritime incident and associated figures around 3,000 units, with uncertain details from the Persian Gulf region and involved parties.
Diamond Jewelry Exhibit Showcases Exclusive Platinum Mountings
One exhibit presents new diamond pieces designed to be unique with platinum mountings and gems of tested qualities. The collection emphasizes exclusivity and non duplication of designs.
Britain Prepares for German Naval Raid on East Coast
London reports the Admiralty will make pilotage compulsory in the Humber Tyne Forth Moray Firth and Scapa Flow after November 27 as minefields expand. The notice fuels rumors of a German raid on England’s east coast with authorities noting the danger to vessels without pilots in these waters.
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London
Admiralty
Humber
Tyne
Firth of Forth
Moray Forth
Scapa Flow
Germany
England
Bridge in Battle Amid Shells and Trench Fortifications
From London front lines a captain writes his father about a quiet section of trenches, a hut-like dugout for three, and a daily bridge game. He notes heavy shelling, but strong defences preventing attack, plus exchange of tobacco for jam with Algerian troops, and details routine from 4.30 a.m. to night watches, including helmet badge loss and improvised tents from German waterproof sheets.
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London
Blick Watch
Ladena
Hallows
Massacre at Tamines Report Details Belgian Inquiry
London reports the Belgian inquiry into German violations describes the Tamines massacre with 650 villagers shot at the church and via machine gun and bayonet. The Dinant sack and related incidents in Luxembourg province are summarized with 700 Dimant deaths and 1,009 similar executions claimed.
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London
Mar
Tamines
Dinant
Luxembourg
Dimant
Blanco Said to Have Tailed Gen Obregon
Vera Cruz November 20 An unconfirmed report says Gen Lucio Blanco of the Constitutionalist forces seized Mexico City and imprisoned Gen Obregon, making himself executive head of the country.
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Blanco
Gen. Obregon
Vera Crus
Lucio Blanco
Mexico City
Obregon
Battles in Poland Push Across Galicia and Prussia Fronts
Russian forces advance west in Galicia while seizing Carpathian passes. Praemysl siege nears end with cholera in the garrison. German and Austrian movements in Poland and Cracow region show a layered, multi directional struggle as winter weather hampers combat.
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Galicia
Carpathians
Petrograd
Praemysl
I'rzemysz
French Repel German Assaults in Argonne
Foreign office dispatches from the war office report success for the French on the Argonne front with destruction of German earthworks and supply trains. Weather hindered British artillery operations while French forces retook a trench in the Argonne at bayonet point.
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Westernlay
Argonne
War Office
Rheime
Heisas
Nieupmt
Arras
Woven
Nosyon
Rheims
Artiller
Aning
Gur Artillers
Man Awarded 410 For Lobster Bite Incident
Special to The Washington Post report from Metuchen New Jersey states Tony Masse Madison township won 410 plus court costs and medical fees in Middlesex County Court for a June 2 1913 hand to hand encounter with a lobster while dipping crates in boiling water at a hotel kitchen. He says the lobster struck his index finger causing blood poisoning and six months of illness including five weeks in hospital.
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Washington Post
Metuchen
N. J
Tony Masse
Madison Township
Middlesex County Court
Tony
New Brunswick
Masso
Thirteen Aids Idle Attend All White House Presentations
A Washington dispatch reports the thirteen aides who served the President at White House functions will have no jobs this winter unless an Ambassador or Foreign Minister is introduced. With the European war ongoing and diplomacy shifting, only two or three aides may attend ministerial introductions, and Lieut. Henry L. Claggett is the first officer to be replaced. The list of aides remains mostly unchanged, with a new name to replace Claggett to be announced.
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Washington Post
New York
Washington
New York Tribune
Weeahington Society
Wilte House
Oficera
Lr Naon
Argentina
Suarez
Chile
Henry Ld.clagrett
Cal
Harta
Jones
Cary T. Gravenon
Chanrles K Hockwell
Henry I. Claggett
U 8
AG Tieut
A. Todd
JT A London
Jules James
Far Galloway
Liewt -Harold 4. Wirgman
Severl C Dunn
Joseph C. Mehaffey
James Dorset
Claggett
Russian ambassador attends theater with Mme Bakhmeteff
At Maxine Elliott’s Theater in New York, the Russian ambassador and Mme. Bakhmeteff sat in the audience for the performance of Mr. Wu starring Walter Whiteside. The title of the Chinese drama echoed Wu Ying-fang, the former Chinese envoy in Washington known as Dr. Wu.
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Washington Post
New York
Mme. Bakhmetef
Maxine Filtett
Mr. Wu
Walter Whiteside
Washington
Wu Ying-fang
Ecuador Maintains Neutrality Amid Pacific Galapagos Probe
The American Minister to Ecuador Hartman conferred with Foreign Minister Moreno who stated Ecuador has observed strict neutrality. Moreno added the government is prepared to investigate any alleged violation of Galapagos Island neutrality by belligerent vessels and France or Great Britain protests.
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Ecuador
S. Hartman
Moreno
France
Great Brittain
Ecuader
Sefier Moreno
Galapagos Islands
Pacific
Crews Of Seized Ships Safe In New York Harbor
Captains and crews of the Lorenzo and Thor arrived in New York aboard the Guiana from St Lucia after being captured by a British vessel in West Indian waters on suspicion of carrying coal for the German Karlsruhe. Also aboard were former Lampert and Van Dyck passengers. the three ships Lorenzo Thor and Spreewald remain British prizes in St Lucia harbor while under prize crews.
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New York
Lorenzo
Thor
West Indian
Karlsruhe
Guiana
St. Loud
van Dyck
Harlsruhe
St Lucia
Berwick
Von Buelow Goes to Italy
Paus Nov 20 dispatch from Rome reports Prince von Buelow named ambassador to Italy. The note follows word that Herr von Clots in Rome may retire, with von Buelow seen as best suited for the post given his influence in Italian society and Rome residence.
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Paus
Rome
Fournier Agency
Prince von Buelow
Ftrtey
Herr von Clots
Prime Vor Buelow
Ns Lkely
Wilson lauds labor unions in AFL convention speech
Secretary William B. Wilson of the Labor Department tells AFL delegates there can be no lasting industrial peace without justice and that labor is no commodity. He defends anti-partisan stance and hails the Clayton law provisions as a major step for workers.
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Philadelphia
William B. Wilson
Federal Department of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Seattle
Federation
Canadian treason case shocks Niagara Falls
Joseph Snider, held in Canada for treason, faced trial after alleged plan to smuggle Austrian refugees to the United States. His two sons were honorably discharged after counsel agreed there was no evidence against them.
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Niagara Falls
Ontario
Joseph Snider
Canada
United States
Smaer
British ban on tea exports to continental ports
London reports a government prohibition on exporting tea to continental ports except to allied nations and Spain and Portugal. The move follows evidence that Germany is obtaining tea through the Netherlands, prompting the restricted shipments and policy shift during the war period.
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London
Spain
Portugal
Germany
Netherlands
Australian wool embargo tightened by Britain
A Washington report states that the Australian wool export licenses to the United States have been revoked as Britain aims to clothe its soldiers and stabilize clothing prices. A later reversal may be possible. Also, contrary to reports, jockey Alec Carter is alive but held as a prisoner in Bavaria.
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United States
Britain
Washington
Great Britain
England
Washington Post
Paris
Sporting
Alec Carter
Bavaria
Indian Officers slain as casualty lists released
London reports issued casualty lists listing 3 Indian officers killed. In the Indian force 2 British officers and 1 native officer killed, with 7 British and 10 native officers wounded. Three British and 2 native officers are recorded as missing, while 44 wounded and 6 missing overall.
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London
Two German Officers Escape From Internment
Two German officers interned in Holland who promised not to escape broke their parole and crossed into German territory, according to an official announcement.
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Holand
Ex-Treasury Official Pleads Guilty in Child Support Case
John T. Edwards, former Third Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, pleaded guilty to a grand jury indictment charging failure to support three children. A second count for supporting his wife was dropped. Judge Anderson ordered weekly payments not less than $10 and suspended sentence. Edwards had previously failed to appear in Court No. 1, leading to a $500 bail forfeiture and a bench warrant later stayed after his return aided by his bondsman.
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John Tf. Edwards
Edwards
Criminal Court No. 1
Hawken
W. W. Stewart
Wireless seizure aboard steam yacht Winchester in New York
Reports state revenue cutter Sonora seized the Winchester wireless equipment in New York harbor after a customs request to seal the ship’s wireless. Capt. Wild reports the crew destroyed the wireless set as officials seek a full explanation. no clearance granted yet.
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Winchester
New York Harbor
Sonora
Wild
New York
Common Law Rooted in Bible Declared by Justice Barnard
Justice Barnard spoke at the Church of the New Jerusalem tracing the basis of common law to the Decalogue and Scriptures. He argued that murder and theft laws derive from the Ten Commandments and noted the Constitution’s silence on religion reflects the founders seeking religious liberty. He cited Exodus on the fast of unleavened bread as linked to national Thanksgiving.
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Job Barard
District Supreme Hench
Church of the New Jerusalem
Ste Teenth
Corcoran
Justice Barnard
Mount Siar
Elvi
Hiarnard
Barnard
Legacy of Marie Fo Provost In Estate Battle
Mrs Marie Fo Provost sister of Frank Shaw seeks probate of her late brother’s estate dated 1914. Provisions depend on her living apart from husband with specified shares for aunt Mary Brown and others while Joseph Shaw named as executor.
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Marie Fo Provost
Frank
O Shaw
Directa Ture
Mary FE Brown
West Arhingeor
Uintri
Cohabia
New Yaiesty
Joseph Shaw
Wdrar B. Shaw
Leonard J. Shaw
Altres J
Shaw
Joseph
Putman Named Chief Clerk of Court of Claims
Samuel A L Putman of Hopkige Place and the 11 Mstrict bar has been named chief clerk of the Court of Claims to succeed Col Archibald Henkins who resigned for health reasons. Col Tropkins resigns effective December 2 and Putman will begin his duties then. Putman previously practiced law after a 1884 to 1897 stint in the Department of Justice.
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Samuel AL Putman
Court of Claims
Archibald Henkins
Col Tropkins
M | Putman
Putman
Department of Justice
Secrecy in Canal Zone Orders Tighten Information
Stringent orders issued to preserve neutrality in the Panama Zone prohibit sharing cargo details of ships using the waterway and entering the terminal port. The crackdown follows President Wilson's neutrality proclamation and British efforts to learn coal and other contraband cargo for transfer to German warships at sea.
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Panama
Panama Zone
Wilson
Metkovitel Strikes Ground and Sinks Off Dalmatian Coast
London nov 234 The Morning Post reports Rome correspondent says the Austrian Lloyd steamship Metkovitel struck a mine off the Dalmatian coast and foundered with loss of life feared.
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London
Morning Post
Rome
Metkovitel
ICC rules against export cotton compression allowance
Interstate Commerce Commission ruling in a dispute by cotton merchants against Atlantic Coast Line holds that compressing export cotton at the port of transshipment is not a service connected with rail transportation and that the carrier must stop granting compression allowances.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Free Dental Dispensary for DC School Children Opens
A free dental dispensary is established by local dental professionals for public school children in the District of Columbia. The opening exercises begin at 11 a.m. Monday, November 23, at Pierce School located at Fourteenth and G Streets Northeast.
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District of Columbia
Pierce
Fourteenth
G Streets
Frederick D Moltenhauer Dies at 54 in Brooklyn
Frederick D. Moltenhauer a New York sugar refiner and millionaire died suddenly at his Brooklyn home from heart disease. He was 54. The death occurred today and the businessman was prominent in sugar trade circles and civic affairs.
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New York
Frederick D. Moltenhauer
Brooklyn
Dinard Wounded Benefit Held At Bradbury Building
A benefit entertainment in the Bradbury building raised about 139 dollars for anesthetics and bandages for 5,000 wounded soldiers in Dinard France. Program included a victrola recital with performers John Y W Waters Miss Florence Worthington Miss Lucy Brickenstein and Migstring Montgomery Gibson under Mrs Leigh Palmers direction at 1217 F Street Northwest.
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Dinard
France
Bradbury Building
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