War News and Rumors From Front Lines and Skies
December 28 dispatches report German trench gains near Hollebeke south of Ypres and minor shifts along the front. Belgian reports claim heavy German casualties while Belgians gain 3,000 prisoners. British aerial activity and Zeppelins provoke fear of new attacks on England. Continuous front turbulence, with cautious German progress and Allied responses.
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London
Est
Hollebeke
Ypres
Belgium
Rumsan
Warsaw
Berlin
Cuxhaven
United States protests Britain as war news spread
The Standard reports a strong U S protest to Great Britain with broad war updates. It notes German advances, a Supreme Court case for Frank, and various legal and political items. Also includes sports, mining, market reports, and local notices amid a wide array of brief dispatches.
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United States
Great Britain
Frank
Supreme Court
Oldiers
Thomas Cruse
Smith
Anaconda News
Batterial Fackty
Butte Nes
Cops
Ramsey
Salvation Army
Keeley
Daniela
Pian Racial Union of Churen Taymen
Butte Theatrical News
American Hunters Shot by Canadian Soldier Near Fort Erie
Walter Smith is killed and Charles Dorsch wounded when Canadian border patrols fire on a rowboat near Niagara River. Officials call the shooting unintentional, citing a military order to arrest armed men and to shoot to kill if they resist surrender. The incident, occurring near the International boundary, prompts an inquest and diplomatic report to Ottawa.
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Buffalo
N. J
Walter Smith
Charles Dorsch
Niagara River
Fort Erie
Smith
Dorsch
Ottawa
Truck Smith
Thomas W. Stevaney
pFovinc Oficer
Border Patrol
Delaney
J. B. Curtis
United States
State Department
Bryan Receives Canada Duck Hunt Fatality Report
A brief communication from the American vice consul at Fort Erie Canada says one American was killed and another wounded while duck hunting in Canadian waters. Bryan telegraphed the vice consul to complete the facts and to afford care to the wounded man.
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Bryan
Fort Erie
Canada
Innocent Man Hanged for 1891 Murder in Chicago
A letter from a man in Buffalo, signed R. W. Baxter, claims George H. Painter was innocent in the 1891 murder of Alice Martin and requests relatives be found to clear the stigma. Painter’s last words professed innocence as he pleaded for justice, and Rev. A. P. Moordkye led a brief prayer. Authorities would investigate but not disclose leads. The hanging went brutal after rope failure, leaving Painter supported while the noose was reset.
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Chicago
George H. Painter
Alice Martin
Gleason
R. W. Baxter
Buffalo
Sangamon County
Painter
A. P. Moordkye
Jesus Christ
Thaw Plans to Stay in New Hampshire
Henry K. Thaw's secretary said Thaw intends to remain in New Hampshire as long as possible. The remark came after the US Supreme Court decision that he should be handed over to New York authorities. Thaw's mother, visiting him for Christmas, left for Pittsburgh.
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Thaw
New Hampshire
Manchester
N. 4
Henry K. Thaw
New Heampshire
Hi Retary
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Pittsbure
Cold Wave Sweeps Southward From Canada
A strong cold front moves from western Canada into the Midwest and Great Lakes, sweeping through Illinois and the Ohio Valley toward the Atlantic coast. Temperatures expected to fall along the coast by Wednesday.
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Illinois
Great Lakes States
Ohio Valley
Atlantic
Ttlt
Atlantic Coast
Germany says consuls must be acceptable to authorities
The German government formally notified the U S that American consuls in Belgium must be acceptable to the military authorities and that one consul should be withdrawn for the present. Secretary Bryan withheld public comment pending review. The notice resembles those sent to Argentina and other neutrals, limiting consular functions to approval by the army in control of the territory.
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Washington
American State Department
Belgium
Bryan
Argentina
Consus
United States
Brunel
Antwerp
Liege
Ghent
Becan
United States demands Britain ease delays on American ships
Washington issues a long note to Great Britain urging quicker handling of American commerce and protesting detentions of cargoes. It argues that delays harm US exporters, calls for clear proof of hostile destination, and rejects diverting ships to belligerent ports merely on suspicion.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Ambassador Page
Edward Grey
Corey
Tes
Sellcitor Cone Johnson
Taghe Triple Entente
France
Italy
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
United State
Uiplomatic Corps
Ofton
Supreme Court to decide Frank murder case stay granted
Justice Lamar granted an appeal from a lower court denial of habeas corpus relief for Leo M. Frank, condemned for the Mary Phagan murder in Atlanta. The stay postpones execution and the Supreme Court will review whether due process entitles a murder defendant to be present at verdict.
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Washington
Dee
Lamar
Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Northern
Gereia
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Frank
Guily
Newman
Disigie Court
Tustico Lamar
Supreme ‘Court of the
United States
Atate Court
Eaesia
Veteran of War Defends Store Kills Bandit Wounds Ally
Leonard C. Humphrey a union army veteran repelled two men who entered a store to rob. After a first inspection they left then returned attacking him. Humphrey fired his revolver injuring one bandit fatally and wounding the other as bystanders and a physician arrived.
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Lonig
Leonard C. Humphrey
Humphrey
Lome
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Motor Ambulance Corps
Mrs. Buller
Font Bree
Wenty
Germany
Lord Salisbury
Wilson
Addy
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