War, policy debates and bloodshed ripple across nations
The page surveys wartime and political turmoil in 1914 with emphasis on Britain Germany and the United States. It notes German naval actions sinking ships and threats to neutral trade, British naval engagements and coastal bombardments, and calls for American aid and relief efforts for Belgians while covering Mexico's chaotic early years and diplomatic stances.
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Chile
Hope
Baltic
Ireland
North Sea
Ed Cross
Red Cross
New York
Phiyetelas
Mexico
United States
Victoriano Huerte
Wilson
Thorse
Pancho Villa Weer
Aran
Elf
Perry Tana
Chanute Holme
Het Agad
iWtind
Derman
Congress debate over military appropriation and neutrality
The article traces early 20th century legislative fights over an appropriation bill tied to military readiness, a probe of neutrality rules, and the broader move toward war. It recounts actions by the United States and international powers, including Germany, Britain, France, Russia, and others, as global tensions rise and naval strategies unfold.
Washington Protest Note on Britain Cited as Firm
Diplomatic language frames a strong protest from Washington over Britain but signals clear intent to secure relief. Officials describe the note as a decisive step aimed at pressing for redress while avoiding inflammatory rhetoric.
Postoffice Bill Passes House From Morning Journal
The annual postoffice appropriation bill totaling 221 million dollars for the next fiscal year moves to the Senate. Proposals include eliminating assistant postmasters, revising mail pay, expanding rural free delivery, and experimenting with salaried carriers and contracted services.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Dev
Anual Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Incres
Treasury reports emergency currency retirement progress
The Treasury notes that as of December 1 the emergency currency in circulation remains outstanding at a large total. Comptroller Williams notes progress since issuance, with hundreds of millions retired and more than half still active in the southern states.
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Washington
Treasury
Maude
Williams
War News of Yesterday Reports Mixed Front Lines
Reports from multiple fronts describe continued fighting in central Europe with German efforts toward Warsaw and other targets facing stiff Muscovite resistance. Balkans and Carpathians show some Austrian gains while British and Allied pressure grows along Adriatic ports.
Optimistic US business outlook cited by Redfield
Secretary Redfield of the commerce department delivers a New Year greeting to merchants, urging effort and optimism as wartime trade shifts favor exports. December export surplus projected at 106 million dollars, with total export excess rising to 174 million by year end.
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Sountry
Soummar
al Leanne
Washington
Redfield
Commerce Department
San Francisco
Tiatveston
Chicago
Boston
Charlestean
Plaltimore
Dayton
Thomas A. Kidison
Yorder
Lince
Jedfieldeeves
Pratt
Amnes
State Department
Census Bureau
Treasury Department
Belligerent European Reports From Front Lines
Press reports describe left bank Vistula actions with repulsed German attacks north of the Tawka and near Jesergetz. German assault near Pillow river halted by bayonet fire. Prisoners and machine guns taken as Russian and Allied forces claim gains across western Galicia and along the Meuse region. French and Belgian units report house to house fighting and advances near Steinbach in upper Alsace.
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Grand Duchy of
Luxemburg
Belgium
Great Britain
Germany
France
Austria-Honnaars
Russia
Assian
Austria
Ida
Firstiagtone
Pan
Sonim
Helland
Adense
Portugal
Britain
Bat
Turkey
Bussara
Black Sea
Reece
Balkan
Mhaty
Ef Gheeronaig
Little Kingdom
Liewe
Paris
Bordeaux
Kiet Chau
Chim
Ilack Sea
Egypt
Africa
Cleman
Suez Canal
North Sea
New York
Oper
Beate
Kiel Canal
London
Europe
Cinelicla
Vienna
Carpathians
Polaris
Oll
Vistula
Pilicu
Flanders
Steinhweh
Upper
Alsace
Viein
Neyon
Arigonne Ridge
Meuse
Petrograd
Lolhow
Pillow Rivers
Lelimow
Mednevice
Tawka
Pillow River
Jesergetz
Snowiedz
Tomaszow
Krempa
Harvinek
Jaliska
Baligrad
Liska
Denman
Champagne
Alper Farm
Sillery
Rheims
Mesnil-Leah Fur
Beausejour
Wwe
Argonne
Fontaine Madame
Gelle
Mortemart
Steinbach
Howre Vo
Ciermany
Hondo
Dam
Berlin
Poland
Lodz
Lowicz
Headlines from the official press bureau report on war notes
Berlin reports the Morn ing Post claim that plans to crown Prince William’s son in Hungary were denied. American protest over British neutral trade is praised in northern Europe. Bremen merchants say Germany can self supply and spare raw materials for war. Dutch reports allege British sunk ships and mined electy mines are largely British. Dutch Tijd notes allied losses near Ypres and troop shifts. Stockholm cites St Petersburg indecisiveness on unrestrained imports for home use. Russian Duma members face treason charges.
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Berlin
Baye Eile
Morning Post
Lenden
Iy Ware
William
Hie Frederica
Tlungary
Christianie
Herr Lehmann
Sremen Chamber Commerce
Bremen
Germany
Amsterdam
Totterdamsche Courant Tee
Tijd
Duma
United States Demands Change in British Ocean Policy
The United States calls for an end to heavy seizures and detentions of American cargoes by British authorities in wartime, urging the British government to allow lawful neutral commerce and reduce disruptions to US trade with European ports. The note stresses the need to protect rights of American citizens and preserve cordial relations between the two nations.
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Morning Journal
Washington
State Department
Foreign Office
United States
Great Britain
Sufe
London
Department of State
Washington, D. C
Franktees
Europe
Cone
Eeas
Paris Dispatches and Turkish Movements From The East
Paris reports disputes with the Havas agency in Athens and notes Turkish forces under German officers moving with artillery drawn by oxen toward Suez. French actions in Syria and Jerusalem are described as police surveilled, with a bombardment of Alexandria prompting detentions.
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Paris
Havas
Athens
Ars
Suez
Syria
Jerusalem
Alexandria
French Official War Bulletin Describes Meuse Front Actions
A night communiqué reports enemy attack near the Meuse repulsed after lively firing and mentions German counterattacks repulsed. It notes successful German gains at Steinbach held and ongoing attacks there while asserting no other notable front information, with Alsace also referenced.
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Secretary of Commerce
Galicia
Carpathian Mountains
Po- Sanguiary
Vietule
Pilica
Ravka Pivet
Genela
Pola
Rovigne
Adriatic
Maritz
Francis Joseph
von Polaine
Traes Great
Daily Commercial Report
Mists
Most Cove
Starz Canal
Piranch
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