Teutonic Thunder Near Romania Capital Fifty Miles Off
War bulletin notes renewed Teutonic pressure on Hamaia with a three pronged push toward Bucharest. Romanians retreat east of Tepolog river. Rimnik may fall to Falkenhayn as Danube crossings and Danube cussing alter the Alt defense. Bulgarian and Russian actions reported with limited Allied offensives amid harsh weather.
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Hamaia
Bucharest
Eyeaiest
von Mackeysen
Falkrukaya
Craiova
Unebarest
Rimnik
Rasovo
Dobrudja
Constanza-Tchernovo
Bulgarian War Office
Monastir
Paris
Sofia
Cerna
French War Office
Salame
London
LaBassee
Arras
Argument opens in Nashville murder case
In Nashville Tennessee on November 27 the trial of Charles Trabue linked to the murder of Harry Sokes began with six noir allowed for each side to present its case. Indications were that the Meeks pony presented by the defense and the Cherokee arrived in port from New York. Captain McGuire commanded the Clyde Seer Cherokee until relief by Captain McKinnon.
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Nashville
Tenn
Charles Trabue
Harry Sokes
Meeks
Tomor Tom Phy
Mennr
New York
McGuire
McKinnon
Capin Bunnell
Firesy
Austro-Hungarian Ambassador Denied Visa to United States
London dispatch says the foreign Office sent Ambassador Page a note refusing to grant travel clearance to Count Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow, the new Austro-Hungarian ambassador to the United States.
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London
Foreign Office
Page
Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow
United States
Strike vote under way among Nashville railroad workers
Conductor engineer trainman and fireman members of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis lines vote on authorizing a strike to press for joint committee talks with the roads. Balloting results due Thursday as issues include Memphis yard switching hostler employment reinstatement and overtime agreements. About 1500 workers are involved across four brotherhoods.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad
Four Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Memphis
Meatless Day Appeal Aims To Save Millions
London readers are urged by the National War Savings Committee to skip meat one day per week. The campaign cites a potential saving of about five million pounds in a fortnight and argues reduced meat consumption eases shipping demands and stabilizes prices.
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London
National War Savings Committee
Board of Trade
War Savings Committee
Republicans to Appeal Case in Buncombe County Controversy
Judge Adams dismissed the writ of alternative mandamus in the Britt-Weaver fight over the Tenth District congressional election. Congressman Britt's attorneys said they will appeal to the State Supreme Court. Democrats expect the state elections board to certify Weaver, with Republicans hinting at possible legal challenge.
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Asheville
N. C
W. J. Adams
Buncombe County Board of
Britt-Weaver
Congress
Britt
State Supreme Court
State Board of Elections
Weaver
State Board
North Carolina population to top 2.4 million by 1917
United States Census Bureau estimates North Carolina will reach 2,418,559 residents on January 1, 1917, with 2,371,095 on January 1, 1915 and 2,402,738 on July 1, 1916. The continental US is projected at 102,826,309 and including possessions 113,309,285.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
United States Census Bureau
Betser
Census Bureau
Bureau
United States
Guam
Alaska
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Philippines
Porto Rico
Samoa
War stops Germany bound ships halt Indy woman’s trip
Lena Kohl arrived in Baltimore from Indianapolis seeking a return to Germany to live on her savings. A police officer explained no steamers sail for Germany due to the war. After 17 years in the United States she had saved $402.
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Baltimore
Lena Kohl
Indianapolis
North German-Lloyd Steamship Company
Germany
Historic rites mark burial of the Emperor
In Vienna the casket of Emperor Francis Joseph has been sealed and will lie in state until the funeral on Thursday. A ancient interment ritual will begin with a vault challenge and responses declaring the Emperor mortal and then opening the doors for the procession.
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Vienna
London
Francis Joseph
Austria
Hungary
Wheat Prices Plunge On Big Selling and Embargo Talk
Chicago traders watched wheat fall sharply as large selling by leading houses sparked a broad slip. Rumors of imminent armistice in Europe and cut exports due to submarine activity drove prices down, with fears of a food embargo weakening market support.
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Chicago
Ill
Europe
United States
Ears of Spread of Cattle Disease
Alarm over hoof and mouth disease prompts quarantines. Chicago stockyards ban cattle sheep horses and swine from Kansas Missouri and Nebraska. Illinois State veterinarian Dr. O D Dyson orders Chicago and East St Louis stockyards to stop live shipments except for immediate slaughter.
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Chicago
Ill
Union
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
O. D. Dyson
Illinois
East St. Louis
China Awakens National Consciousness Amid Anniversary
Shanghai reports celebrations across China marking the republics fifth anniversary. Lantern processions and patriotic meetings appeared in remote areas. Public opinion shows concern over political turmoil and corruption while Li Yuan-hang emerges as trusted, honest leader admired across classes despite factional fights.
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Shanghai
China
Yuan Shi-rai
Li Yuan-hung
Li Yuan-hang
Navy plans for two Marine brigades detailed to House
Washington November 27 Major-General Barnett Corps commandant explained to the House naval committee plans for a new Marine Corps brigade at San Diego California and another brigade at a site on Chesapeake Bay.
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Washington
Marine Corps Brigade
San Diego
Cal
Chesapeake Bay
House Naval Committee
Barnett
Fighting Near Chihuahua City Ends Unclear
Juarez Mexico November 27 Fading wire reports say fighting between de facto government forces defending Chihuahua City and Francisco Villas army left the final outcome uncertain at the border. Officials in Carranza authority believe Villa did not take the city though skirmishing continued into the city with heavy losses. A claim that Villa freed Chihuahua City jail prisoners was not confirmed.
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Juarez
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Villa
Jury Quick to Pick Watson Trial Jury in Augusta
In Augusta Georgia on November 27 the jury to try Thomas E Watson on obscenity by mail charges was selected after examining 35 veniremen. Eleven veniremen faced extended questioning. eight were excused for prejudice and six government and eight defense jurors were excused. The defendant entered no demurrers. not guilty plea remained.
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Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Federal District Court
Veniceman
Watson
Adee Marks 75th Birthday With 45 Years in Diplomacy
Washington D C November 27 Second Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A Adee records more than forty five years in continuous diplomatic service. He began in 1870 as secretary of legation at Madrid rose to clerk chief of the diplomatic bureau and served as second assistant secretary since 1886. He is widely known for his role in shaping major diplomatic notes over the past three decades.
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Washington, D. C
Alvey A. Adee
Adee
Madrid
State Department
Tomato King to Visit Southport for Tomato Talks
Capt William P Wright known as the Tomato King of New Jersey plans a visit to Southport invited by businessmen and farmers to discuss growing tomatoes for market and canning. Local supporters tout Southport as ideal for a government Research Laboratory with farmer John McCracken offering 100 acres of riverfront land for the site.
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Southport
William P. Wright
Penn's Grove
N. J
New Jersey
Frank Williams
Charles Hewitt
Wright
Capt
John McCracken
Cape Fear
Wilmington
Brunswick
Argument not to win automobile case in Overton murder trial
The Madison county circuit court in Huntsville Alabama planned to hear an argument by counsel in the murder trial of David D Overton former clerk charged with killing Judge W T Lawler. The verdict was not expected before late afternoon and the public would be barred from the courtroom when the verdict is announced. Overton was to be moved from Huntsville before the verdict became public.
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Huntsville
Ala
David D. Overton
W. T. Lawler
Madison County
Overton
Second Epstein trial opens in Goldsboro with Wayne court
The second trial of Hyman Epstein for the spring slaying of Leonard Edwards began in Wayne County Superior Court with Judge Stacy presiding. The first trial ended in a mistrial. The story notes prominent local families and sets the stage for the ongoing proceedings.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Hyman Epstein
Leonard Edwards
Wayne County Superior Court
Stacy
Wilmington
Epstein
Gerard and Lansing confer before voyage to Germany
Ambassador Gerard met with Secretary Lansing in Washington in preparation for sailing to Germany on December 5. Officials cite a likely discussion of the submarine issue and Belgian deportations. Gerard may meet President Wilson on the morrow.
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Washington
Gerard
Lansing
Germany
Wilson
Joint Committee Resumes Hearings on Transportation
The joint congressional committee investigating transportation problems resumes sessions in Washington as Alfred P. Thom, counsel for the railway executives' advisory committee, testifies for the fourth day. He outlines railway difficulties, finances, and capacity issues, with his examination expected to occupy most of the day.
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Washington
Joint Congressional Committee
Alfred P. Thom
Thom
Warned Of Presence Hostile Submarines
Six steamships arriving today reported a wireless warning to watch for belligerent submarines but none of the ships observed any submarine. The message came as they arrived from European and West Indian ports in New York on November 27.
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New York
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