Balkans War Update From Saloniki Front
Nov 24 dispatches describe three Austro-German Bulgarian thrusts toward Kosovo and Metrovita. Serbian forces, aided by Russian help reportedly forming 350000 strong Balkan campaign contingent, resist with limited munitions. Four additional Allied troop transports reach Saloniki Mitrovitsa area. Bulgarian efforts meet repulse as prisoners reach Greek ports.
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Lords in tumult as Derby brands St Davids a liar
The Earl of Derby denounces Lord St Davids as a liar over remarks about women at headquarters and criticizes his attack on army staff at the front. Derby claims a second traitor sent Monro’s Dardanelles report and calls for exposure of those who feed enemy information.
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Japan Ready to Send Strong Army to Europe if Needed
Paris reports from Baron Ishii, Japan’s foreign minister, saying Japan would deploy a very strong army to Europe in one expedition if necessary and would not risk a setback. He notes Japan will accelerate arming Russia, with two thirds of mobilized men still unarmed by month’s end.
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Paris Opera Opens Today For Matinee Season
Paris dispatch reports the Paris opera will begin matinee performances on Thursdays and Saturdays starting tomorrow. Director M. Jacques Rouche explains the delayed regular opening due to troubled times, emphasizing support for artists and staff. A typical program includes an opera act, a ballet, and a concert number.
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Not to Unite Armies In World War I France
Premier Asquith told the house of Commons that it was not advisable to place all land forces on the western front under one commander. The reply filled a question from Sir George Scott Robertson.
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Boy Ed Policy Shapes Diplomatic Recall Questions
Secretary Lansing outlined State Department policy on recalls and action involving diplomatic and consular officers amid testimony about Captain Boy-Ed funding a Hamburg American Line conspiracy. He said the department did not approve or disapprove the district attorney’s remarks and stressed jurisdiction remains with State and Justice, with policy guiding recalls for consuls general and other agents of belligerent governments.
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France to Call on Men of 1917 Class
Paris reports the army committee of the chamber of deputies approved a December 15 call for the 1917 class conscripts. About 400000 youths aged 18 and 19 will be drafted, garrisoned, trained, and assigned to regiments and services to bolster Allied armies.
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Serbs Move Capital Again to Scutari and Cetinje
A Serbian legation statement says the government now at Prisrend departs for Scutari Albania. A Sofia dispatch reports King Peter of Serbia has accepted Montenegro's King Nicholas invitation to rule from Cetinje with Serbian ministers to accompany him from Salonika.
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British Retake Ctesiphon Then Retreat For Water Near Bagdad
British forces under Gen Townshend captured Ctesiphon 18 miles from Bagdad after heavy fighting and took about 800 prisoners with large quantities of arms. Water shortages forced a retreat 3 to 4 miles to the river, leaving about 2,000 British casualties.
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Bloody fight resumes at Hermosillo in Sonora conflict
Wireless reports from November describe Gen. Obregon receiving word of renewed clashes between Villa and Dieguez forces outside Hermosillo with unclear outcome. Carranza chief has moved headquarters to Santa Cruz and ordered reinforcements as Obregon readjusts northern Sonora plans.
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Admiral Winslow Heads to Topolobampo Mission
Admiral Winslow commanding the Pacific fleet sails from San Francisco aboard the flagship cruiser San Diego with 275 Marines ready to land to protect Americans and other foreigners at Topolobampo Mexico. Nearby cruisers Raleigh and New Orleans can reach the area within a day if needed. The San Diego voyage is estimated at six days.
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Britain to Seize 11 American Ships Owned by Transatlantic Co
President Warren Wagner says Britain plans to seize all eleven ships of the American Transatlantic Company flying the American flag, arguing they are German owned. The Kankakee and Manitowoc are already affected as protests to the State Department are prepared with evidence of American ownership.
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No beer before dinner union protest in London
London trade unionists resist new regulations shortening hours for saloons. Meetings across the city tonight appoint delegates for a Saturday conference to decide on action to defeat the regulations taking effect next Monday. Smithfield market workers telegram labor MPs to “save London from the total tyranny.”
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Italy's Loss 1,000,000 In Isonzo War Battle
Vienna reports a million Italians killed or wounded since the war began, with front lines held firm. Italy says gains include the Crest of Calvario Height near Gorizia and stronger positions northwest of Oslavia. Austria asks Germany for reinforcements to the Isonzo front amid reports of Reveredo and Mori evacuations.
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No Pumpkin Pie On U S Embassy Menu In London
Thanksgiving will not be celebrated formally in London’s American colony tomorrow as embassies close part of the day. Ambassador Page will host an informal dinner, while embassy and consulate staff are limited. A famed pumpkin pie tribute is omitted this year due to wartime conditions.
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Ford peace ship plans a conference with neutrals
Henry Ford announced chartering the Inner Oscar II to sail December 4 from New York carrying American delegates to an unofficial peace conference in a neutral country, likely Holland or a Scandinavian nation. Ford aims to rally peace advocates and Nobel neutrals to stop the war and move troops from trenches by Christmas.
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Serbians Are Forcibly Pushed Back on Fronts
Today's issue highlights a string of war reports from the European theater with British retreats near Bagdad, Italy losing a vast toll, and Serbian positions pressed by Allied forces. The index notes items on naval aid, U S securities, and a controversial Arlington Hotel case, among others.
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Belgians Arrest Redmond During King Albert Visit
London report says John Redmond Nationalist MP was taken as a prisoner to meet King Albert during a Belgian lines inspection. An issue over papers blocked his car, prompting a suggestion of arrest and escorted passage before a lengthy audience with the king.
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Schwab Urges Shipbuilding to Boost U.S. Exports
Pittsburgh November 24 Charles M Schwab head Bethlehem Steel urged rapid American ship construction to lift exports saying sidetracks along the Pennsylvania Railroad are crowded with freight awaiting sea transport. He argued the nation’s tonnage is held up by a lack of ships and urged free movement of American commerce via the Panama Canal.
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Asquith Promises Support in Balkans
Paris dispatch reports in Greece that Great Britain and France plan new Balkans aid. Saloniki’s Petit Journal cites a Serbian official stating Premier Asquith sent a telegram promising Britain and France will back the expedition.
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Violent fighting at Gallipoli and Australian enlistment
The war office reports heavy combat near Seddul Bahr at Gallipoli where a British aeroplane was shot down and the pilot captured. Severe artillery fighting occurred at Seddul Fabr and bomb engagements in the center on Monday. Melbourne announces Australia will enlist 50,600 more men, raising total wartime numbers to 309,000.
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Greece Accepts Allied Demands and Restores Territory
Greek government replied to the Entente note stating it will not disarm allied forces, grant freedom of action on Greek soil for security, and provide railway and telegraph facilities. It confirms restoration of any occupied territory and just indemnities, while delaying details. Greece remains neutral and hesitant to commit to enabling allied armies to cross into Serbia.
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Britain Bans Export of Cotton Wool and Iron Ore
London November 24. An order in council blocks export of cotton wadding cotton wool and iron ore of all descriptions to any destination. The prohibition applies to all shipments under the authority of the order and is effective immediately.
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