Desperate Serbian Drive Hammers Balkan Front As Greece Weighs Demobilization
Desperate fighting rages in southern Serbia and along the Serbo Albanian frontier as Serb troops push southward toward Bulgarian lines. Allied wings, including Serbian forces, face Austro German reinforcements racing to aid Bulgars near Monastir as Greece debates partial demobilization and use of its territory as a military base.
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German Loan Grows as Cash Payments Reach Total
The cash paid in by subscribers to the third German loan up to November 28 amounted to 10,091 marks, or 8.34 percent of the total, with 43.4 percent of the total already paid in.
Trust Trys to Win US Backing Over Orders in Council
An American Overseas Trust seeks exemption for overseas shipments, arguing for tacit recognition of British orders in council. The State Department rejects special privileges and coordinates with England Sweden to avoid favoritism while Commerce Secretary Redfield initially supports then delays approval pending State Department negotiations.
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Russia likely to field seven million troops next spring
A traveler returning from Russia reports massive mobilization ahead of a major spring offensive. Depots are filled with recruits and training is underway while archives note plans to keep Archangel port open year round. Japan the US and Britain supply rifles as Transsiberian trains bring in large munitions.
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Russia poised for winter offensive toward Prussia
London dispatch reports Russia plans a major winter campaign aimed at Prussia with a narrow front offensive. Russian forces from Siberia Archangel and other regions are converging with German heavy guns and ammunition, reinforced by French troops, to shift fighting from the Balkans to Courland as Russians advance on a narrow front.
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Roumania Prepares to Defy Austrians
Special Cable reports Roumania plans to issue an ultimatum to Austria once 600,000 Allied troops are in the Balkans. Possible demands include Austrian military demonstrations near Roumania or control of Transylvania. London notes a large pro Allied demonstration planned for Sunday. Athens reports Roumanian towns along the Danube evacuating. Paris says Bucharest may allow Russian passage to the Bulgarian frontier despite neutrality.
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German Protest Over Boy Ed Case At New York Trial
The German embassy resents government accusations against Capt. Karl Boy-Ed naval attache in New York. It may file a protest to the State Department seeking retraction or an apology after the Hamburg-American Line trial. State Department notes evidence and says disbursing funds did not prove illegal acts, while Berlin cites possible misconduct tied to papers falsification.
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Russia Seeks 60 Million Loan From Guaranty Trust
Negotiations in New York reportedly near completion for a 60 million dollar loan to the Russian government. The credit carries 5 percent interest for 90 days with possible renewals up to 18 months at 1 percent per extension. Total annual cost could reach 9 percent with renewals.
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Aid of Czar in Paris Mission to Russia
Paris reports that Gen Galinsky aid de camp to the Emperor of Russia arrived with Gen A G L D Amade of the French army. D Amade had been tasked by the French government with a mission in Russia.
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Tragedy at New Brunswick Farm Leaves Five Slain
Six persons are found shot to death at a remote New Brunswick farm, with five victims murdered and a sixth committing suicide after shooting the others. The dead include farmer Samuel Weitzmann, his wife Sara, son-in-law David Kigner, daughter-in-law Beatrice Kigner, and two Polish farmhands. The killings occurred Tuesday night and were not discovered until now. The motive remains unknown.
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Roosevelt to remain on Nebraska presidential ballot
In Lincoln on November 27, it was reported that unless Dot Roosevelt requests withdrawal his name will remain a Republican presidential candidate in Nebraska's April primary. Secretary of State Pool denied J O Yeiser of Omaha’s petition to pull the colonel from the ballot over his stance on preparedness.
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Sixteen Deaths From Football in 1915 Season
Chicago reports sixteen fatalities from football in the 1915 season, with one fewer deaths than last year. The statistician notes most deaths occurred among high school and semipro players where training systems were weak or lacking.
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Pankhurst Practically Out As WSPU Leader In Crisis
London reports indicate Emmeline Pankhurst has practically abdicated leadership of the Woman's Social and Political Union amid internal dissension tied to her attacks on Foreign Minister Sir Edward Grey and other officials. Her daughter Cristobel Pankhurst was summoned from Paris but she telegraphed that she cannot regard the matter seriously and will remain.
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Villa Looters Shot Bodies Lying in Streets in Nogales
Nogales Ariz November 27 desolate after yesterday’s battle between Villa and Carranza troops bodies of Villa soldiers lay where they fell shot by American fire or Carranza troopers Maj Gen Frederick Funston ordered Twentieth Infantry to reinforce border patrol camp near the line three Villa captains elected to stay in the United States for immigration inquiry seventy Mexicans to return to Mexico under amnesty offered by Obregon who said former Villa officers would not be readmitted into his ranks
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Robbers Grab $17,000 in Wall Street Diamond Theft
New York dispatch reports a daylight robbery on Wall Street netting $17,000 in diamonds from Benjamin Fores, a Los Angeles arrival. Fores cried out and police chased thieves, who escaped into crowds. Fores planned to sell stones purchased from a Los Angeles importer. incident cited by witnesses and police.
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President Wilson Attends Army Victory at Polo Grounds
New York November 27 191? President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs Norman Galt watched the Army vs Navy game before 40000 fans amid drizzle. Army won 14 to 0. Cadets cheered, Navy contingent lost bearings in fog, bands faltered, and Taps rang as West Pointers celebrated on the field.
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