Belgrade Captured At Point Of The Bayonet
Belgrade fell to Austrians after a bayonet assault from the west. Officials report a rapid storming and cheering Sovokom. Kaiser William met Archduke Frederick in Breslau and visited a hospital after talks on Silesia. No major war moves reported. Sinn Fein suspends, Irish Freedom raid seized. Italy keeps neutrality as Parliament opens.
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Budapest
Vis
Amsterdam
London
Belgrade
Kaiser
Silesia
Berlin
Bey
William
Breslau
Archduke Frederick
Archduke Charles Francis
General von Boetzendorf
Tefl
TRISH
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Irish Freedom
Italy
Rome
The
Exchange
Telegraph Company
Salandra
Artillery Fire Is Lively in Belgium
Paris reports a lively artillery exchange at Nieuport and south of Ypres with heavy bombardment west of Lens. German attacks in the Argonne were repulsed with slight Allied gains. activity noted along the Somme to Aisne front and in the Woevre sector. In Lorraine and the Vosges, nothing significant reported.
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Paris
Nieuport
Ypres
Lens
Argonne
Belgium
Dixmude
Lys
Comme
Aix-Noulette
Lena
Somme
Aisne
Champagne
Woevre
Lorraine
Vosges
Belgrade Occupied by Austrian Fifth Army Corps
Austrian troops seized Belgrade late yesterday announced by General Frank to Emperor Francis Joseph. The telegram notes Belgrade was occupied on the sixty sixth anniversary of the reign as the Fifth army corps delivers the report from Vienna.
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Vienna
Belgrade
Bervin
Francis Joseph
Frank
Hitth Army Corps
Fifth Army Corps
Dec King George and dispatch from the Flanders front
A telegram received by the Evening News from Ca reports King George in Flanders today after visiting the British lines. The message notes his appearance at the firing line and the afternoon update from Ca.
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George
Flanders
Colonial Troops Arrive in Egypt
Australian and New Zealand contingents have disembarked in Egypt to assist in defense and complete training. Upon completion they will proceed to the front to fight with British troops in Europe.
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London
New Zealand
Egypt
Europe
Belgian Prisoners Riot Leaves Six Dead at Zeist Camp
Dutch troops fired on Belgian prisoners at Zeist concentration camp in Holland. Six were killed and nine wounded, details unavailable. The Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam notes the incident occurred yesterday and is reported by Het Volk.
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London
Zeist
Holland
Het Volk
Armsterdam
Reuter
Amsterdan
King Haakon to Inspect Defenses Along Norwegian Coast
A dispatch from Christiania reports King Haakon will sail from Trondhjem aboard the Harald Haarfagre to Bergen to inspect defenses taken for Norwegian neutrality. The voyage aims to review coastal measures and ship readiness.
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Haakon
London
Daily Mail
Christiania
Norway
Quiet Reported in Mexico City As Mexico Turmoil Continues
Washington reports describe general satisfaction with conditions in Mexico City after midnight as Consul Stillman notes no new foreign mistreatment. A dispatch from El Paso says Provisional President Gutierrez and General Villa entered the city, while the Stillman update omits reference to the entry. Bullets from Mexican snipers in Naco Sonora continue crossing into U S territory prompting a protest to Governor Maytorena to stop border fire.
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Washington
D. C
Mexico
State Department
Stillman
el Paso
Gutierrez
Villa
Liman
Washington, D. C
Blige
Naco
Sonora
Maytorena
French Scientist Calmette Reported Missing Then Prisoner of War
Paris reports Dr Akbart Calmette director at Lille Pasteur Institute and head of army medical service is missing and now believed held as a prisoner of war in Munster Westphalia. Calmette is brother of the late Figaro editor Gaston Calmette, shot during the Caillaux affair.
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Paris
Akbart Calmette
Pasteur Institute
Lille
Munster
Westphalia
Calmette
The
Figaro
Gaston Calmatte
Mmé. Caillaux
Delivery aide indicates late paper and phone contact
Notice to readers: if the paper is not delivered by the regular hour due to an error or misdelivery, call the provided number to arrange a copy. If after 6 30, contact the alternate number for assistance.
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Plrae
Shoes Needed for Waterloo Children Prompt Charity Drive
The Good Fellows fundraiser appeals for cash and shoe donations to clothe Waterloo children. Many walk three miles to school and require overshoes. donors are urged to support local shoe retailers with discounts and timely gifts. An applicant from Wisconsin asks Santa for a pair of overshoes and a few toys to brighten Christmas.
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Waterloo
Wisconsin
Santa Claus
Brother
Honor Roll and Charity Drive by Good Fellows
Contemtors and Dr L C Heamsworth featured at Friday study club. The Good Fellows list firms offering free cleaning of second hand garments and laundry services. Hanky Panky charity event plans include donations of apples flowers piano wagons and parade cars from local businesses and garages.
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Fourth Street
Jefferson
Good Fellows
Waterloo Fruit & Commission Company
Charles Sherwood Floral Store
Kimball
E. M. Henderson Music Boute
O Colby-Farber Transfer Company
Fifth Street
Burd Auto Company
Let None Be Missed My Name Is Celeb Eleven Cedence
A brief personal note presents a self description by a figure referred to as Celeb Eleven Cedence. The text is fragmentary and lacks verifiable details or a clear event.
Aeronaut Drops Bombs on Great Krupp Factory
A Berlin message via The Hague states that a German Krupp factory at Hesen was bombarded yesterday by an aeronaut. Bombs hit buildings used for cannon manufacture. the airman reportedly escaped unharmed and damage is not yet known.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Co
Hague
Berlin
Krupp
Hesen
Germany
Last Hanging in Old Moyamensing Ends Era of Garrote
In Philadelphia the Moyamensing prison hosted the city final hanging as the new law enforces electrocution. William Abel, 38, who killed 12 year old Thomas Kane during an assault, was the last hanged before transfers to Bellefonte where execution will occur by electric chair.
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Philadelphia
Bellefonte
Guards Charge Prisoners With Fired Bayonets
Lancaster dispatch reports a mass escape attempt at a concentration camp. Guards charged a thousand prisoners with bayonets after a quarrel over a prisoner’s claimed release, wounding several. reserves subdued the mob and arrested the ringleaders, one man seriously injured.
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Lancaster
London
Chicago Likely to Adopt Eastern Time Dec 7 Meeting
Chicago officials announce a Dec 7 meeting of business interests to discuss switching Chicago from Central to Eastern Time, moving the clock one hour ahead. Advertisement notes Tovar cigars priced at 5 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Former Waterloo Resident Kills Fort Dodge Man in Quarrel
Zell Williams, 21, formerly of Waterloo and resident of Fort Dodge, struck John Bedell, 45, after an alleged insult to his wife. Bedell died later from a fractured skull on a cement sidewalk. Williams is in custody after surrendering. a preliminary hearing is planned in Fort Dodge.
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Zell Willams
Fort Dodge
John DB
Bedell
Rage
Willams
Fowler Street
McSweeney and
Morris
Jordan
Waterloo
Williams
Bodell
Mwlinois Central
Leighton
Thas
Plumbers’ Sherman case delayed in federal court
The cases against 36 master plumbers from Iowa Illinois Wisconsin and other midwest states charged with Sherman trust law violations were continued in federal court at Des Moines Indiana until February 8. Judge Pollock granted the continuance on defense counsel’s application. the trial had been set for December 8.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Illnois
Wisconsin
Middle West
Pollock
McPherson
Wealthy ShowER Held for Ancient Forgery
Chicago police detained Carleton Hudson a wealthy Chicago Aranciss operator at the New York police request. A fugitive warrant was sworn out for Hudson who refused to speak. Bones case soon decided. The Rota Tribunal has all evidence in the Castelane annulment suit against Anna Gould Duchess de Tallayrand and will decide by December.
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Chicago
New York
Carleton T. Betts
Carleton Hudson
Aranciss
Hudson
Ome
Rota Tribunal
Compte Bonda Castellane
Mies
Anna Gould
Duchess de Tallayrand
Altho
Dacombar
East Side Foreigners Withdraw Deposits After Bank Suspensions
On New York's east side foreign born depositors pulled funds from private and savings banks after the suspension of Abraham Kay's three banks. Two banks faced the heaviest runs, with policies to pay $100 in silver and require returns later. The unrest spread among smaller banks as patrons demanded their money amid general unease.
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New York
Abraham Kays
Lower East Side
Progressives vow to continue party plans into 1916
The Progressive national committee, meeting in Chicago, issued a statement affirming persistence of the party organization and campaign education efforts into 1916. It calls for a national committee meeting by January 15, 1916 to set the convention time and handle business related to the presidential election.
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Chinago
Progressive National
Progressive National Committee
Progressive Party
Swine Growers Association Organized in Chicago
Blooded swine breeders from across the country formed the National Swine Growers Association in Chicago. The group intends to fight foot and mouth disease and shield alipoars from perceived unfair railroad rules. A. C. Howell of Chicago was elected president.
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Shieaso
Ter
National
Swine Growers’ Association
A. CO. Howell
Chicago
David Lamar Convicted of Impersonation in Fraud Case
New York reports David Lamar found guilty of impersonating Representative Mitchell Palmer to defraud J. P. Morgan & Co. and United States Steel. He is sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta. Jury deliberated 45 minutes. Attorney plans appeal to the Supreme Court on writs of error.
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New York
David Lamar Wane
Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Atlanta
Lamar
United States Supreme Court
British Hold a Norwegian Vessel
The Norwegian steamer Ren, arriving from New York to Liverpool, has been seized by British authorities as a prize. Lloyds reports Captain Borve commanded the 1,946 ton vessel, which departed New York on November 13 for Liverpool, and she is now in custody. Widows of soldiers in the British army will receive a pension ranging from 5 to 19 shillings weekly based on the husband’s rank.
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London
Lloyds Agency
Ren
Liverpool
New York
Borve
Greater Iowa Movement Holds First Convention in Ames
The Greater Iowa movement held its first convention in Ames to boost membership and fund work including an immigration bureau for Iowa. Plans were approved to attract high quality immigrants while avoiding a flood of refugees, with about 146 delegates attending and Gov. Clarke giving a spirited address.
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Ames
Mayes
Iowa
Collis
Glinten
McNeal
Des Moines
Walker
Hanna
Immigration Bureau
Clineton
Gov. Clarke
de Wolf Prew
Association
British Mission to Vatican Prompts Turkish Envoy Move
Rome December 3 The Tribang reports that Britain will send a mission to the Vatican prompting Germany to back the acceptance of a Turkish ambassador to the Holy See. The move follows the sultan abolishing capitulations, complicating Catholic affairs in the Ottoman empire. Serbia also plans a diplomatic representative to seek Vatican accreditation.
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Rome
Des
Tribang
Vatican
Germany
Holy See
France
Ottoman Empire
Servia
Three Negroes Lynched Over White Man's Murder in Louisiana
Irene McKnight, Tobe Lewis, and Monroe Dirden were hanged by a mob in Sylvester Louisiana after confessing involvement in the murder of Chas Hicks, Sylvester postmaster and merchant. Authorities investigate theft of Hicks store merchandise and a broader raid linked to the killings.
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Shreveport
Irene McKnight
Qchas
M. Hicks
Sylvester Station
Tobe Lewis
Monroe Dirden
Nex Groes
Hicks
McKnight
Sylvester
Er Hicks
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Zell Williams
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Swine Growers’ Assn
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