Roumanian Government Moves From Bucharest During Pressing War
Reports describe the Roumanian army retreating toward defenses near Bucharest as central powers drive toward the capital. German advances expand east of the Danube under von Mackensen, with Russian forces retreating in disorder along the Wallachian front and renewed artillery duels reported on the Somme front.
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Bucharest
Curtea de Ari2s
Argenchu
von Valkenhaya
Armie
Romania
Danube
von Mackensen
Desorder
Hiicharest
Berlin
Carpathian
Madda
Monastir Prive
Monastir
Wallachia
Petrograd
War Office
Transylvania
Alang
Paris
Somme
Blaches
Preescira
Denying Villa Threat as Chihuahua Falls Reported
Juarez Mex November 29. Denying reports of Gen Gonzales announced in Puerto Pago the fall of Chihuahua City before Villa’s attack. Carranza officials said Gonzales was in Laguna last night and would not return until late today. No definite news from Chihuahua reaches federal authorities.
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Juarez
Mex
Gonzales
Flo Pago
Chihuahua City
Villa
Carranza
Laguna
Chihuahua
Burglars Hold Up Woman in Apartment Escape With $2,000
Mrs Stevens reported to police that two armed men entered their apartment last night. One man covered her with a pistol while the other searched the premises and escaped with $104 in cash and jewelry valued at $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flex Movies
Mra. R
Stevens
Kaiser Mourns at the Bier of Francis Joseph
A Berlin telegram reports Germany's Kaiser arrived in Vienna in the forenoon but left in the evening due to a cold. He attended Francis Joseph funeral rites in quiet prayer, laid a wreath, and declined official reception, sharing a private moment with the young imperial couple and expressing a wish for a future long visit.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Vien-ni
Properes Kraneis Joseph
tele-gYam
Miter
Francis Joseph
Turkey blocks Americans from leaving empire amid diplomatic rows
Washington reports Turkey rescinded a prior agreement to allow several hundred Americans to depart via Jaffa. Ambassador Etkus was told the departure cannot occur due to military need and that those who struck the deal spoke without authority. The situation remains delicate with no direct shore contact, while the Nes Moines is en route to Jaffa to deliver Red Cross aid and investigate conditions.
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Washington, D.C
Jaffa
Hs Etate
Etkus
Constantinople
Affsat
Turkey
U.S
Nes Moines
Alexandria
Daffa
Red Cross
Snot
Dairy Separator Workers Win A Weekley Pay Rise
Dairy Separator company officials announce a raise of one dollar weekly for about 600 workers to offset the high cost of living. The increase, effective last Monday, will be reflected in next week's first higher pay, due to rising food and clothing costs.
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Lawn Dairy Separator Company
Ths
Thiss
Temperatures for November 20 from Buchanan Optical Co
A fragmented weather record lists temperatures with values like midnight readings and daily highs and lows such as 48, 44, 28, and 97 for various years, citing supply by Buchanan Optical Co. The text is garbled but indicates a historical temperature summary with multiple year entries.
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Burchanan Optical Co
Woman Tries Suicide at Cedar Rapids Hotel
Gladys M. Brewer attempted death by poison in the Ellis hotel area last night, taking bichloride of mercury carbolic acid and other substances. She was found in a hotel waiting room and rushed to St Francis Hospital in critical but potentially recoverable condition. Letters addressed to two men were found among her belongings. acquaintances recall her traveling under aliases and leaving home for Wisconsin days earlier. Her parents and relatives await word as doctors monitor her, with no reason given for the act.
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aAfter
Ellis Hotel
Gladys M. Brewer
St. Francis Hospital
Altho
Cedar Rapide
T.az Tatler
Wantil
Cedar Rapids
Misa Brewer
Iowa City
Helen Huger
Jshe
Chicago
Wisconsin
Russell-Lamson
Palls Hotel
Miss Brewer
Nee
Waterloo
Hoof Plague Danger Diminishes Ahead of Big Show
Fear of renewed hoof and mouth disease outbreaks in the central states eases among livestock men. Quarantines on cattle from Kansas Missouri and Nebraska at Chicago and East St Louis yards likely to be lifted. Arthur G Leonard of the Lincoln Stockyard and Transit Company says the International Livestock Show opens as planned Saturday with over a third of exhibits already arrived and the rest en route.
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Chicago
Central States
Kansas City
Union
Kansas
Missourit
Nebraska
East St. Louis
Arthur G. Leonard
Linton Stockyard & Transit Company
Germany Will Hola What She Has Conquered, Says Gazette
In a quotation filled piece from Taandou Nevada the Gazette quotes German ambitions and war aims including a claim to push west, reclaim colonies, and control Europe if reconciliation with France fails. References mention Belgium Antwerp and Balkans, signaling aggressive expansionist rhetoric.
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Germany
Gera
Amsterdam
Balkans
Chawiel
Antwerp
Women's clubs mobilize to fight high living costs
Local clubs led by Mrs Frank L Marquis of the Women’s Club plan action against rising prices for eggs butter and other foods. Meetings will decide on boycott or public sentiment as relief methods while officials reveal large stores hold questionable eggs and stored supplies in effort to curb costs.
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Frank L. Marquis
Women's
Elu
New York
Chicago
Waterloo
Congress
N. A. Lichty
The
Child Conservation League
J. S. Parrester
Lo Hkelberg
Lengua
Out West
A. E. Holtman
Yovetmasons
Thanksgiving Forecast and City Holiday Observances
Government forecast predicts fair tonight and tomorrow with a busy holiday. An annual Thanksgiving football classic at Clear Baseball Park in Waterloo draws a sellout crowd after noon. Turkey prices drop to 66 cents a pound, markets open late for shoppers, and Thanksgiving dinners aid the city’s needy via the Salvation Army baskets.
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Waterloo
Tted Clear
Turkey
Swaterjlo
Fentlan
Denmland
Jargy Ag
Cery
Ciy
Pooote
Safare League & Baskets
French Claim Shoot Down London Air Raider
An admiralty statement from London dated November 29 reports French authorities claim to have shot down an air raid near London. The message mentions a commodore and a large scale map of London aboard, with two lieutenants aboard the vessel.
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London
Admiralty
Tyheen
Paper delivery notice with unclear instructions
Fragmentary notice requests contact before 6 o clock to avoid delivery, mentions a price or code and a copy of paper with nt, includes garbled times and phonetic hints, no clear names or locations.
Accused Slayer Court Tale Weaves Insanity Claim
A defendant in a fatal shooting case seeks an insanity plea, with defense and prosecution presenting tales of mental instability. Witnesses including the defendant's wife and mother discuss premonitions, dreams, and alleged family madness as evidence of diminished capacity. The trial centers on whether the accused was sane when he shot his cousin Mrs Gerlach, amid sensational testimony and imagistic references to literature.
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Atieserhoeh
Geriveh
Sindith
Smith
Uiafon- Vie
Amusele
Tig
Albatrosa
Tnt
Coleridge
Dreiuis
Mig
Gerlach
Prank Smith
Gerhiel
Bank Robbery Report Vague Loot Clues Emerged
Fragmentary notes describe a bank safe blast and a $12,000 loot. Two male suspects escaped after the blast and fled toward a telephone office area. The garbled text mentions bandits, town operators, and a pursuit without clear names or dates.
British Admiralty Names Jellicar Leader of Fleet
London reports Admiral Sir John Jellicar, commander of the British Meet, named lord of the Admiralty and head of the grand fleet under Vice Admiral David Beatty. Admiral Sir Henry T. Jackson becomes president of the Royal Naval Staff, pending further moves announced to the House of Commons by First Lord of the Admiralty Mr. Talfoot.
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Grand Fleet
David Beatty
Jutland
London
John BR. Jellicar
Admiralty
Vicr
Cruisger
Henry Ti. Jackson
Royal Naval Saile
Darren Wich
Beiteh Grand
House of Commmons
Aw Do Trdfour
Mr. Talfour
Admir
Awards Contracts for 29 Submarines
Secretary Paniely awarded contracts for 27 coast defense and two fleet submarines. Electric Boat received two contracts valued at 4,000,000 each, Torpedo Boat Company six, California Shipping Company for designs, and Lake Company for another sub. One foot submarine went to Electric Boat at 31,189,000 with Lake Company securing the remaining sub for 19hyend.
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Washington, D
D. C
Paniely
Electric Boat Company
SCOT
Hak Torpedo Boat
Cs Company
California Shipping Company
Secs AH
Otter
Lake
Verzelos Ade Rents Amid War Tension in Athens
The article reports Greek political turmoil as Venizelos supporters fear royalist action. Admiral plans to occupy Athens if violence erupts while urging measures to curb royalist excess. London notes crown council backs the government against surrender of arms as the Greek crisis unfolds.
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Enak
M. Venizelos
Pauli
Athens
Ventseles
London
Reuter’s
Constantine
Fate of Belgian Exiles Dominates Cabinet Talks
Washington grapples with deportations of Belgian civilians as Grew and Berlin discuss the issue. Officials say neutral powers and humanitarian grounds shape reprisal efforts while Germany claims deportations are a military necessity. Belgium faces heavy levies and relief efforts begin for deportees in East Prussia and beyond.
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Iba
Germain
Berlin
Foreign Office
State Department
Washington
Carine
Secreensing
Paris
Belgium
Envyre
Germany
Havre
Solian
East Prussia
Ghent
Family Divorces Split Custody Of Five Children
In the divorce case of J. W. Howard against Esther Toward a decree granted today split five children among three guardians. Howard receives Harry and Mildred, Mrs. Howard gets Jackson and CL, Smith, Ottawa, Lois and Glenn go to custody. The suit followed Howard’s discovery of his wife’s infidelity and her arrest with a Greek man found in his home. No defense was offered. El Versa, a great Ive Cigar.
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J. W. Howard
Esther
Tioward
Harry
Mildred
Howard
Jackson
Smith
Ottwawa
Lois
Glenn
Ate
Poe
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Ghee
Garded
Fournet
OUREL
Gerard
Grew
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Wiesen
Ambasaadur Gerard
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