Charles Francis to assume Austria-Hungary throne amid war vow
Archduke Charles Francis of Austria-Hungary will assume the title Emperor and King Charles I. The new monarch proclaims he will continue the war until a peace guarantees the monarchy’s existence and development. He vows to banish war horrors and restore peace as soon as honor and allied conditions permit.
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Berlin
Copenhagen Politiken
Brixchange Telegraph Company
Charles Francis
Austria-Hungary
Charles I
Charles
Austria
Vienna
Reuters
Amsterdam
Wieser Zeitung
Koerber
Iowa Man Killed on Western Front
Chicago reports Maj John Lewis editor of the Montreal Star killed in action after a year at the front with the Canadian Grenadier guards. Lewis, a former Dubuque resident, Ia., was cited by Chicago friends.
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John
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Canadian Grenadier Guards
Chicago Friends Today
Dubuque
Boy Ordered to Throw Stones To Cure Habit
Lynn Massachusetts November 23. Judge Lommus of Lyon police court ordered 10 year old Leonard Crowder to throw 1 000 stones in two days after he struck a girl with a stone and cut her scalp. The trial showed he once threw a stone that permanently injured John Buchanan's eye.
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Leonard Crowder
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German levy on Belgium raised to 60 million francs monthly
London dispatch cites Echo Belge via Retter saying Germany increases the Belgium levy from 40 million to 60 million francs per month to cover maintenance costs of the occupying army and administration of occupied areas in Belgium.
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Belgium
Retter
Amsterdam
Echo Belge
Ween Pation
London Press Cries in War Criticism of Dead King
London editorials after Emperor Francis Joseph’s death rail against Austria-Hungary’s future under German influence. The Morning Post and other papers call the monarch’s reign a tragedy, citing personal sympathy for Britain but condemning his failure to steer his realms away from war.
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Dead King
Austria
Francis Joseph
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Morning Post
Germany
Great Britain
California election muddle in two counties
State officials expect the California election tangle from Yuba and Orange counties to be resolved via a recount ordered by the county superior courts. Secretary of State Jordan may withhold certificates if corrections are not made, risking delays in presidential electors’ certification and potentially President Wilson’s re election. O. K. Cushing maintains Wilson’s lead remains safe.
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James M. Cremin
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James Cremin
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O. K. Cushing
Democratic State Central Committee
Bale
France and Russia employ thousands of Chinese laborers
Washington reports that France and Russia are importing Chinese and Indo Chinese workers to run munitions plants and arsenals, freeing local labor for military service. About 20,000 Chinese are in France with 30,000 more under four year contracts. Russia has 20,000 contracted with 5,500 already arrived.
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France
Russia
Germans Saw Mines In Mediterranean
A Daily Mail dispatch from Athens reports Admiral du Fournet saving that two German mines drifted off Fleva near Piraeus. He warned mariners of a submarine sowing mines. The Greek steamer Sparts, sunk Tuesday, may have hit a mine rather than a torpedo.
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Daily Mail
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Mediterranean
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Piraeus
Sparts
Wilson's on Our Commission in Initial Hearing
New York November 23 The Adamson law commission appointed by President Wilson to investigate the act held its first meeting and conferred with more than a dozen railroad executives to discuss informally the methods for the investigation. The panel will later confer with heads of railroad brotherhoods. Суд
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Adamson Law Commission
Wilson
Santa FE
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United States District Court
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Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf
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Pollock
Britannic Sinking: No Wounded Aboard Hospital Ship
Admiralty confirmed dispatches from Athens that the hospital ship Britannic carried no wounded when sunk off the Greek coast. The vessel carried only its crew and hospital staff.
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London
Athens
Admiralty
Tragic Child Hangs Self in Illinois Barn
Joliet Illinois November 23 Mrs Wallburgia Hoffmeier two three years old hanged herself in a barn on her son's farm. Despondent over ill health, she ended her life yesterday. Her daughter in law found the body several hours later.
Physical valuation of New Orleans Texas and Mexico railway
Washington D C November 23 The Interstate Commerce Commission announced the physical valuation of the New Orleans Texas and Mexico railway placing the cost of reproduction at 8 865 636 and capitalized at 40 938 031.
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Washington, D. C
New Orleans, Texas & Mexico
Interstate Commerce Commission
Trón Coens to Replace Copper Coins in Scandinavia
Copenhagen via London Nov. 23 The National Tidend reports Denmark Sweden and Norway agreed to issue iron money in two and five ore pieces replacing copper pennies. Copper plates imported from England housed the coins but exports stopped amid British belief large copper quantities had reached Germany.
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Tident
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Sweden
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Germany
Wallachia 13 Overrun By the Teuton Armies
London dispatch reports Teutonic forces pushing through western Wallachia after routing Roumanians in the Jiul valley and capturing Craiova. Romanian army in Orsova region fate uncertain. Bulgharian war office says Roumanians destroyed a Danube bridge near Corabia. Monastir situation remains quiet as Entente stalls.
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Berlin
Sayville
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Dobrudja
Russ Front
Smorgon
Somme Berlin
Somme
Guedecourt
St. Pierre Vaast Wood
Bucharest
Jiul
Shopmen Raise Funds For Guards Christmas Treat
The Shopmen of the Kawa Dairy Separator Company report a fund drive to provide Christmas tea and delicacies for Black Hawk County soldiers at the Texas border. Half of the total, about $60, will be sent to the troops tomorrow night, with remaining funds used for additional treats and other festive items for workers and families. The effort highlights local generosity and patriotism in Heine Trunk County.
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Texas
Caue
Tesna
Courier
Hine Trunk County
Three Dead Letter Branch Offices to Be Opened
Chicago, Nov. 23. Dead letter offices will be established by the United States postoffice department in Chicago New York and San Francisco. Van. 1 M. M. McLane of Washington superintendent of the dead letter service and M. L. Campbell local postmaster announced today. Each office will care for dead letter mail from states in its vicinity. Hre tofore the only office has been in Washington.
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Chicago
United States Postofice Department
New York
San Francisco
M. M. McLane
Washington
Campbell
Foreigner Arrested Over Suspected Chicago Anarchist
Lincoln Neb Nov 23 A foreigner in Spalding Neb was arrested on suspicion of being Jean Crones the Chicago anarchist wanted for poisoning the soup at the University club banquet He claimed to be a discharged soldier served nine months at Fort Scott Ark and Cuba He refused to name himself and was held awaiting Chicago officers.
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Neb
Spalding
Jean Crones
Chicago
University Club
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Cuba
Crones
EMPLOY NOVEL METHOD IN STEALING PORKERS
Hawkeye reports a hold robbery at Art Belechner’s east of Hawkeye, eight hogs valued at 150 pounds stolen overnight. Unknown thieves entered the hen house, chloroform suspected after two bottles found, suggesting quiet removal of the animals.
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Hawkeye
Art Belechner
Here
Five Millions In Bets Paid In Wall Street
New York reports that numerous large wagers laid on the presidential election have begun to be settled after the result. Estimates of total money bet in the financial district range from three to five million dollars, with about half paid within a week after the election as Wilson’s victory became certain.
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New York
Wall Street
Wilson
Three Dollar Wheat Predicted If War Prolongs
New York November 23 Edward A Hageman grain buyer for the allies predicts three dollar wheat if the European war lasts a year or more. He just returned from western grain centers and warns bread riots may follow if the conflict extends further.
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New York
Edward A. Hageman
Greens Refuse To Cede Arms To Vilas
London reports that the Greek government refuses to surrender part of its arms and supplies to the Entente allies. Athens cables quote Greek officials resisting the demand amid ongoing negotiations.
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Vilias
London
VNVA
Reuter
Athens
Hughes congratulates Wilson on re election and California end
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson received congratulatory telegrams from Hughes and Willcox after the election. Hughes congratulated Wilson and wished a successful administration. Willcox announced California’s canvass nearly complete with Wilson’s lead estimated between 1,200 and 3,200 votes, no recount requested.
Thanksgiving at the White House: turkeys arrive for President
Washington waits as President Wilson plans a Thanksgiving Day at the White House with the Diet. Turkeys arrive, one to crown the White House table while others are destined for hospitals or distribution to the needy. Messages on a crate from Oklahoma reference high living costs and honesty.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Anna Mock
Death of Jack London Shocks Widowed Family at Glen Ellen
Jack London California author died suddenly at his Glen Ellen ranch and will be cremated in Oakland. Widow Charmion London, sister Eliza Shepard, and secretary J. Byrne accompany the body. two daughters Bessie and Joan will join later with their mother. Funeral ashes likely interred in Oakland. London's death blamed on uremia after a brief illness. he was beguiling figure with a storied career and wide condolences from peers.
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Jack London
California
Oakland
Charmion London
Eliza Shepard
London
J. Byrne
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Bessie
Joan Lonnon
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Tr Oelock
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Jack Londen
San Francisco
John
Flora London
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Canada Secures $25 Million Wheat Purchase Loan
New York November 23 the Corn Exchange Bank of New York says it lent Canada 25 million dollars to the Wheat Export Company guaranteed by the British government. Funds will finance Canadian grain purchases and facilitate export. Temperatures from the Buchanan Optical Co record show varying readings across the day.
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New York
Corn Exchange Bank of New York
Whead Export Company of Canada
Geek to go on trial for assaulting girl
Tony Ge, charged with assaulting Missie Lawson, a telephone operator, will go on trial in the district court on December 5. His attorneys are WOW Wootley and J. C. Murtagh. He was indicted by the grand jurors in September.
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Tony Ge
Ten Incidents Involving U. S. Raise German Pact Doubts
Berlin dispatch reports Germany defends arming ships and argues Arabia may have been a transport. ten inquiries filed by US Chargé Joseph G. Grew address submarine warfare and passenger safety. Officials caution that many cases may not violate pledged guarantees while awaiting Germany’s full reply.
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Joseph G. Grew
Marina
United States
Arabia
Washington
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