Hydro-aeroplanes strike at British ships near German coast
German admiralty says on December 23 hydro aeroplanes bombed ships at anchor near Cuxhaven and hit two British destroyers and another vessel. Airships reconnoitered and a fire broke out on the third vessel. The report ties to Britain’s raids on Scarborough Whitby and Hartlepool with no official British confirmation.
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Critieh
Oirer
Scarborough
Whitby
Glardepeel
Cuxhaven
Elbe
Weser
Germany
Hamburg
Stte
North Sea
French Submarine Curie Sunk Entering Pola Harbor
A French submarine Curie was destroyed by an Austrian steel net across Pola harbor. During an attempt to torpedo an anchored Austrian squadron the Curie collided with the net. The ship sank after two shots from the forts. All but one officer and the crew swam to safety and were captured.
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London
Pola Harbor
Austria
Curie
Milan
Lloyd's News
Trains Collision in Poland Kills 400, Wounds 600
Telegram from Warsaw reports a derailment near Kalisz as troop and hospital trains collided. About 400 soldiers were killed and 600 wounded as more than twenty cars wrecked. Investigators say a switch was changed at the last moment. stationmaster and switchmen arrested.
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London
Warsaw
Kalisz
Poland
Prussia
Germany
Twenty One Battleships to Pass Through Panama Canal
Washington December 26 Twenty one modern battleships will follow the Oregon through the Panama canal. The fleet, under Rear Admiral Fletcher, will participate in the opening ceremonies of the Pan American Pacific exposition. Secretary Daniels conferred with Admiral Fletcher on the plan and other subjects.
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Y Morning Journal Special
Washington
Oregon
Panama Canal
Fletcher
Daniels
Freezing Toll Mounts As Temperatures Dip In St Louis
In St Louis on December 26 two men died from cold and exposure. A third man suffered severe frostbite with both legs possibly needing amputation. Many others were treated for frostbite as temperatures ranged from 23 to 25 degrees above zero.
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St. Louis
Bandit Killed in Battle With Police in Cleveland
An unknown bandit was killed and Chief of Police Fenton was shot in the leg as two others were wounded during a pool hall hold up attempt in Cleveland Offa Dee on 26. Fenton confronted the men at the door and opened fire with his revolver, the assailant returned fire.
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Offa
Dee
Fenton
Civil War veteran and friend of Lincoln dies in Pana
Captain John Wickliff Kitchell philanthropy and Civil War service mark lifetime in Pana IL He donated the city park the state agricultural experimental station Lincoln monument and supported state institutions His estate valued at 1000000 will fund funeral honors and support ongoing civic works.
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OY Morning Journal
Dee
John Wickliff Kitchell
Abraham Lincoln
Kitchell
Lincoln Monument
Traveling Men Enter Vigorous Protest Against Rate Increases
A Cincinnati meeting of the Traveling Men's association of the Chamber of Commerce drew over 400 members to oppose rising passenger and excess baggage rates. The group formed a committee to present a petition to the Interstate Commerce Commission and another to coordinate similar protests nationwide.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Naco relieved from siege as Maytorena withdraws
Naco Arizona reports Maytorena of Sonora lifts siege by morning and retreats southwest with troops. Hill’s Carranza garrison finds ammunition and rifles, notes 185 Carranza casualties, 60 Maytorena losses, and arrivals of stray bullets into U.S. territory during the October 10, 1914 action. General Scott to monitor border until further orders.
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Hugh L. Scott
Arizona
Curnal Special
Naco
Ariz
Dee
Jose Maria Maytorena
Sonora
Nueces
Boner
Hill
Carranga
Montorena
SOC
Leo Witts
Hugh N. Scott
United States Army
Nace
Nogentes
Carranza
Scott
Agua Prieta Garrison Prepares For Maytorena Attack
Douglas, Ariz. Dec 26 The Carrranga garrison at Agua Prieta is digging entrenchments stringing barbed wire and planting electric wires in anticipation of Maytorena forces. Colonel Arnulfo Gomez says Maytorena advance guards are six miles away and reinforcements will bring 500 men to oppose a 2,000 strong attack.
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Ariz
Carranga
Agua Prieta
Maytorena
Naco
Sonora
Arnulfo Gomez
Gomez
Allies Move Cautiously as Fronts Engage on Both Sides
Report from London notes no decisive progress for either side on the Austro German and Allied fronts. Germans pause at Baum River while seeking a path to Warsaw via the Pilis river. Allies insist on small gains through artillery and cautious advances. Turkish fortifications grow in Baros Gulf and Sea of Marmora per Constantinople dispatch.
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Baum
Warsaw
Pilies
Flanders
Shevlb
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Sea of Marmora
Promise of Quick Trial Stops Lynching in Texas
The lynching of Frederick Gonzales and Mr. Sanches, two Mexican men charged with murdering Harry Hinton a Live Oak deputy sheriff, was thwarted when Judge Chambliss pledged a speedy trial. A special grand jury and petit jury were summoned for Monday in Oakville to hear the cases. Hinton was killed with an iron bar during a jail visit.
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OY Morning Journal
San Antonio
Tex
Dee
Frederick Gonzales
Mr. Sanches
Chambliss
Harry Hinton
Live Oak County
Oakville
Hinton
Definition of Free Speech Limits by National Civic Federation
The National Civic Federation issued a preliminary report on free speech and its limits. It notes that free speech is the right to express opinions but not to incite disorder or crime or use obscene or blasphemous language. It stresses restrictions on when and where speech may occur without impairing constitutional freedoms.
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Morning Journal
New York
National Civic F Vyation
Alten B. Parker
Ecommittee
Roland P. Faulkner
Industrial Economics Department
Federation
War News From Yesterday Reports German Naval Action and Frontline Gains
Official German navy summary cites British warships near Cinhaven attacked by German forces amid fortifications and coastal operations. Reports from Belgium and northern France claim German advances against British and Indian troops with heavy casualties and captured officers and equipment. Zeppelin bombing reported on Nancy, France, with civilian casualties. Northern Poland sees stalled Warsaw advance, but successes on the Pilica and Nida fronts with thousands of Soviet prisoners. Aviona in Albania reportedly occupied by Italian forces. Rome confirms government buildings seized.
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Cinhaven
Errtory
Belgium
France
St. Hubert
Germany
Bormice
Freiberg
Nancy
Paris
Poland
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Bara River
Warsaw
Pilica
Petrograd
Nida
Aviona
Albania
Rome
Famine in Mexico Mirrors European War Suffering
Reports to the American Red Cross describe severe famine in Mexico amid four years of war. Consul General Hanna in Monterey cites dire shortages, calls for 2000 blankets, and appeals from Matamoros for food, clothes, and medicines. Red Cross previously sent 1000 dollars of aid to Acapulco.
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Mexico
American Red Cross
Hanna
Monterey
Matamoros
Europe
Red Cross
Howard
Acapulco
Washington Moves Cautiously on Occupation Question
The United States awaits German confirmation on whether American consuls in Belgium must renew exempts or authority certificates. Officials study Hague precedents and assess whether civil or military occupation applies, while Brand Whitlock’s status remains in question.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Belgium
Brand Whitlock
Wilson
Cold wave eases as temperatures rise nationwide
Washington reports the cold wave gripping the country is moderating this evening with forecasted higher temperatures tomorrow. Extreme chills were recorded from the Mississippi to the Atlantic coast, while snow flurries were possible around the Great Lakes and rain remained on the Pacific Coast.
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Morning Journal Special
Wiere
Washington
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Werther
Great Lakes
Pacific
Socialist Peace Conference Planned in London January 17
Arrangements set for an international socialist peace conference in London on January 17 with neutral nations represented by four delegates each. Jeppe Borghjes of the Danish socialists says no practical results are anticipated.
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London
Jeppe Borghjes
Question of political recognition quoted in Mexico context
The text notes uncertainty about recognizing governments and explains that in Mexico the United States recognizes no government at present. American consuls act under exequaturs issued by Madero and are recognized in parts of the country. Consuls deal with de facto authorities in each region regardless of faction.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Madero
Washouts isolate Guaymas from Nogales
Heavy rains cut railroad and telegraph links between Guaymas and areas north and south. Tracks embankments and bridges washed away, likely a month before train service resumes. Rear Admiral Thomas Howard left Mazatlan aboard the flagship San Diego to attend the Panama-California exposition opening in San Diego.
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Mayatlan
Mexico
Calif
Guaymas
Quaymas
Nogales
Thomas Howard
Pacific Fleet
Mazatlan
Admiral Howard
Turks Claim Great Victory Over Russians in Caucasus
Berlin reports from Constantinople say Turkish forces won a decisive victory over Russians between Olti Tol in Kare and Id lie to the south in Erzerum. The telegraph dispatch comes through London, dated December 26.
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Tol
Oliie
Kare
Erzerum
North Carolina Threatens Turks With Big Guns
A Reuters dispatch says the U S cruiser North Carolina threatened to fire on Tripoli Syria after Turkish authorities refused to permit consuls to leave with their nationals. French residents boarded the Virginie, were attacked by a mob injuring the captain and first officer, and the North Carolina left with the Virginia then proceeded to Smyrna.
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Reuter Disputch
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Tripoli
Syria
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Virginia
Dedengatch
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Witness Saw Gunmen Assassinate Baff
A truck driver named Sullivan testified he saw the shooting of Barnet Baff near West Washington Market. Investigators plan to use Sullivan to identify two gunmen in custody as the assassins of the poultry dealer.
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New York
Barnet Baff
West Washington Market
Sullivan
Whitman
Swilivan
Batt
War Dispatches From Europe Detail Frontline Movements On December 25
Official communications from Petrograd and Vienna report varying fronts across the Vistula Pilica Nida and Carpathians with Russian gains in Galicia and Austrian efforts in Servia. The Vienna lines claim gains but note weather and stubborn Russian persistence and a quiet Balkans period with minor clashes on the Save and Drina.
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Petrograd
Vistula
Pilica
Nida
Galicia
Vienna
London
War Department
Ustok
Krosno
Justo
Donajec
Tomaszow
Balkans
Save
Drina
Bilek
War Office bulletin from Paris front reports no notable events
The War Office released an official Paris bulletin stating that nothing of note had yet been reported this evening at any part of the front.
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Mde
War Office
Gutierrez Orders That Executions Cease
Provisional President Gutierrez issues a circular to all generals ordering an end to summary executions. Generals Villa and Zapata receive copies. The move sparks political tension amid rival conventions and armed factions vying for power in Mexico.
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Gutierrez
Villa
Zapata
Mexico
Eduardo Iturbide
Leon Canova
American State Department
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