Serbian Retreats Across Snow as 26000 Prisoners Captured
Reports from the Balkans cite 26,000 Serbian prisoners taken last week and losses of over 500 heavy guns. Serbs retreat through snowbound mountains toward old Serbia while Montenegrin food shortages strain care for refugees. German Austro forces push on Gallipoli artillery reinforcement and Italy faces harsh Isonzo battles.
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McKellar Leads in Tennessee Senate Primary Plurality Seen
Virtually complete returns show Representative Kenneth D McKellar with about 2,700 votes over Malcolm R Patterson in the Democratic senate primary. Patterson to run off December 15. Luke Lea eliminated. Final canvass and committee action set for December 1 in Neshville.
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Germany offers 575000 indemnity for Lusitania deaths
Washington reports count von Bernstorff conveyed Germany’s willingness to pay 5000 per American killed on the Lusitania, totaling 575000. The U S doubts acceptance and hints at possible arbitration or disavowal issues, with President Wilson likely to reject such financial reparations.
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St. Louis Republic
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Count von Bernstorff
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Lise
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Carranza Appeals for Patience in Mexico Reconstruction
General Venustiano Carranza urged Mexican citizens to endure a long and difficult reconstruction, asking for patience and faith while working with his party. He reassured foreigners on the west coast that they are not in danger and promised prompt relief if needed.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Carranza
Police News In Brief From City Stables And Streets
Police report a man found unconscious from illuminating gas poisoning at 17 Girard Street NW. He recovered after first aid by officers and was taken to Georgetown University Hospital in a car owned by F. J. Hughes. Other brief items include robberies, car thefts, lost items, a revival attendee dying, and a small fire at Abraham Sober’s tailor shop on Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
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Thomas J. Eohols
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Greece yields and Greek political rows test Allied stance
Greek cabinet splinters over guarantees to allied powers as Venizelos calls for nonparticipation. Crowds greet Lord Kitchener and Denyse Cochin while King Constantine weighs pro Allies against benevolent neutrality. Entente restrictions on Greek trade cited as Athens reports Looming election, and a cautious Greek stance amid inter Balkan tensions.
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Mexico Prohibits Drinking Places on Main Streets
De facto Mexican government issues decree restricting liquor outlets in Mexico City. Salons cannot operate near parks or within 100 yards of schools or churches. Liquor sales barred to minors and certain groups. open hours set from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with Sunday and holiday hours different.
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Mexico City
Indifference foe of church, Daniels says in Clarendon speech
Secretary Josephus Daniels told the Virginia Baptist Association in Clarendon that indifference is the churchs deadliest foe. He warned European wars reflect spiritual neglect after a century of lax religion and urged evangelistic obedience to God. He cited President Wilson calling for divine guidance after a cabinet meeting on international crises.
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Virginia Baptist Association
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Wilson
Prelate Lays Cornerstone at Pinkney Memorial Church
Rt Rev Alfred Harding bishop of Washington officiated at laying the cornerstone of the new Episcopal Pinkney Memorial Church and parish helders this afternoon. A number of prominent Episcopal and other ministers were present with Baltimore and Washington well represented.
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Washington Post
Hyattaville
Illness of Empress Denied in Semiofficial Statement
Tokyo dispatch reports a semiofficial statement denying rumors of illness about the empress. The statement issued today declares she is in perfect health despite circulating rumors.
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U S Could Have Bought Out Mercantile Marine Company
Bernard Naker of Baltimore, a leading shipowner and adviser to the administration, asserts that if the ship purchase bill had passed, the Treasury would have gained a controlling interest in the International Mercantile Marine and transferred more than 1,090,000 tons to the American flag. He says the government could have bought the stake during the last session for under 30 million dollars, a price now near 100 million, and promises proof.
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International Mercentile Marine
Honors Mrs Phoebe Hearst at Panama Exposition
San Francisco November 21 The Panama Pacific Exposition opened with a 30 member committee chosen to entertain visiting distinguished women for 1916 The honor of entertaining the most distinguished woman was unanimously given to Mrs Phoebe Hearst A luncheon will be held in the women's board room on Tuesday to commemorate the selection
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Washington Post
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Turkish chiefs to be hanged in Syria action
Telegrams from Damascus report Diemal Pasha, commander of Turkish forces in Syria, ordered the two chiefs of Turkish bands hanged for ill treatment of Armenians. The dispatch comes via Berlin and says the order was issued as punishment for abuses during operations in the region.
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Saye
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Diemal Pasha
Redmond in the trenches at front inspection
London reports John Redmond inspecting the Royal Munster Fusiliers in the trench lines near the front. A German aircraft appeared overhead as Redmond arrived, triggering British artillery fire nearby and ending the inspection abruptly. He then spoke to the troops amid strong enthusiasm.
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John
Bishop Attacks Peace Advocates At Sons Of Revolution Service
Right Rev Lucien Lée Kinsolving denounces peace at any price supporters and urges Americans to follow the President in strengthening the army and navy. He cites Revolutionary valor and calls for youth preparation while addressing the Society of the Sons of the Revolution at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington District of Columbia.
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Big Battle at Leskovats In Nish District Ends With Serbian Victory
Rome via London November 21 Serbian legation reports a major victory at Leskovats in the Nish district after several days of combat. Bulgarian losses were described as enormous, signaling a decisive Serbian success.
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