Serbian Forces Pressed By Germans In Balkans
Heavy reinforcements land at Saloniki as Allied troops pour in to bolster Greek front. German reports claim Sitnica river heights west of Pristina taken and 2,500 Serbians captured. Serbian retreat continues toward Greece amid calls for allied victory to preserve a country for Serbia.
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London
Serbia
Sitnica
Pristina
Mitrovitza
Momasiy
von Mackensen
Greece
Marshal von Mackensen
Athens
Skowloads
Saloniki
Germany
Katchinik
Balkans
Berwind Captain Links Warship Sinking to Raid Probe
Captain Fritz Falkenberg of the Berwind testifies in New York at a government case against Karl Buenz and Hamburg-American line officers. He describes from the Berwind’s bridge seeing the British auxiliary cruiser Carnation sink the German raider Trafalgar after a two hour battle, noting Berwind delivered cargo valued over $73,000 to the Germans.
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Fritz Falkenberg
Berwind
New-York
Gage
Karl Biuenz
French War Loan Subscriptions Seen At 20 Billion Francs
Economist Paul Lerroy Beaulieu estimated subscriptions to the new French loan may reach 20 billion francs. About half could be cash, the rest converted from earlier treasury notes and bonds. Treasury officials expressed satisfaction as long subscriber lines continued at the Bank of France and other spots. A peasant paid 100000 francs worth in gold, saying the less paper the better. The Bank of France shows rising private-board holdings. In Salonika, French and British forces may number 125000 with 40000–45000 more en route, while Turkish reports claim allied losses and gun destructions at Ari Burnu and Anafarta.
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Paris
Paul Lerroy Beaulieu
Treasury
M. Lerroy Beaulieu
Treasury Department
Bank of France
Finance
Ribot
Oan
Athens
Salonika
Saloniki
Cummins Draws Unity Behind Senate Candidacy in Iowa
Des Moines reports show Senator Albert B. Cummins closing a meeting in his honor as Republicans rally for his presidential bid. He attacked Democratic policies on preparedness and Mexican policy, defended the navy, and urged international peace without paying burdened by taxes. Delegates planned Cummins clubs and primaries work across Iowa while party leaders praised his stance on tariffs and unity.
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Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
United
United States
Washington
William
Germany
Nebraska
Wilson
GO. P. United
Republican State Central Committee
Savery Hotel
Cummins
Iowa
Cummins Clibs
Howard Clark
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Kansas
Army Navy Game Draws Distinguished Attendance at Brush Stadium
President Wilson and party attend the annual Army Navy football clash as 25,000 outsiders join a 26,000 crowd. Army favored by bettors despite Navy defense, with a dry, smooth field. Boxed lineup and officials listed, plus President Wilson traveling from Washington to New York to witness the game.
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Navy
West Point
Annapolis
Ammay
Brush Stadium
Army
Wilson J
Norman Galt
Washington
Daniels
Garrison
War Department
Oliphant
Coffin
Ward
von Helmberger
Kercher
Goodstein
Smith
Gilman
Jobson
Craig
Davis
Westphal
Martin
W. S. Langford
Trinity
F. W
Peace conference urged by women at White House
Washington November 27 neutral peace push targets President Wilson. Mme Roglka Schwimmer and Mrs Ethel Snowden meet him with optimistic reports of broad support from belligerents and neutrals. Ford ally Henry Ford backs the idea as letters from officials circulate. No promises given. White House officials deny any immediate statement.
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DC. G
Wilson
Europe
Mme. Roglka Schwimmer
Hungary
Ethel Snowden
White House
Sudies
United States
Henry,Ford
Detroit
Anne
Schwimmer
Jhhere
Paper Delivery Notice By Phone Call To Confirm
A terse message says a thin paper issue due to carrier or paper fault should not be delivered by 6 o'clock. Readers are instructed to phone 34350 for a copy of the paper. If not resolved by 30 o'clock, call 443 for assistance.
Young leaders pushed to front by General Foreigny
Pars Nov 27 The French commander in chief continues to promote younger officers, transferring seven division generals and three brigade generals to the reserve to occupy posts held by those retired. Generals A M D Drude and Mas Intrie are among those retired.
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Doftire
Barve
A. M.D. Drude
Mas Intrie
G O P Leaders Reserve Hotels for 1916 Convention
Chicago crowds expect the 1916 Republican national convention to be held in Chicago as hotel reservations surface for nine states. Senator Weeks of Massachusetts blocks a floor for Massachusetts, with suites for Crave, Fairbanks and others, amid term hints of a Taft era network. National committeemen to meet in Washington on December 14 to pick the site.
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Chicago
John WW. Weeks
Massachusetts
W. Murray Crave
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Tinois
Ohio
Indiana
Minnesota
Iawa
Charles W. Fairbanks
Janes T.goodrich
Myron T. Twertick
Olle
James St. Mann
Hinnis
Indiana State Central Committee
Joseph Dr. Kealing
David Mulvane
Taft
Republican National Committee
Washington
Zealandia Reports Narrow Escape From Pursuing Cruiser
The American steamer Zealandia, boarded by a British cruiser at Progreso, Mexico, arrived in New York and said it was pursued off the New Jersey coast between Brigantine shoals and Tucker Beach. A hazy night allowed Zealandia to run inside the three-tistlermit and escape with its original resin cargo. Captain Devantler, formerly with Atlas Hamburg-America, commands a largely German crew.
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New York
Zealandia
Progreso
Mex
New Jersey
Brigantine Shoals
Tuckers Beach
Devantler
Atlas-Hamburg-Americam
Line
Pope plans Christmas truce crusade in 1918 effort
Trome reports Pope Benedict plans a fresh bid for a Christmas truce among warring powers, following last year’s unsuccessful attempt. The pope discussed the idea with Cardinal von Hartmann and believes it his duty to press for peace despite uncertain chances of acceptance.
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Trome
Altha
Benedict
Cardinal von Hartmann
Cologne
Ford
Gibbons
Woman Dies When Auto Overturns
Fort Yeotge November 27 Special Mrs H L Hendrick of Algona died from a broken neck last night when a car driven by her husband lost control north of Humboldt and overturned. He escaped with minor injuries, recalling only being under the car as it righted itself. Bystanders rushed water to revive her. she died at the scene. The body was taken to Humboldt then Algona.
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Fort Yeotge
H. L. Hendrick
Algona
Humboldt
Hendrick
Eight Looters Executed as Nogales Falls to Obregon
Nogales Mexico fell to General Obregon's Carranza forces after Villa snipers fired on American troops. Eight alleged looters were reportedly executed by Obregon’s men, including a Carranza captain and three soldiers. One American, Stephen Littles, was killed, with two others wounded. Private Cates and Saup were injured. Cates underwent successful surgery. United States infantry planned to reinforce border troops.
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Ariz
United States
Villa
Sonora
Agua Prieta
Amatrican
Alexican Aloe
United States Infantry
Douglas
Herbert L. Cates
Twelfth Infantry
Arthur L. Saup
Cates
Stephen Littles
Littles
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Carranza
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Dieguez
Hermosillo
Pihatelty
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