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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
1
Reports from The Hague and Berlin show heavy casualties across Europe with Austrian and German forces claiming gains and setbacks. Emperor Wilhelm's condition improves while Allied and colonial actions intensify in Serbia, Galicia, and Southwest Africa amid ongoing battles and reprisals.
London reports suggest a dozen warships in the fleet and rear Admiral Sturdee led the pursuit of the German fleet off the Falkland Islands. The battleship Das, arriving late, is believed to have played a conspicuous role in the engagement.
A massive blaze at the Edison Company plant in West Orange New Jersey wiped out an entire square block of modern reinforced concrete buildings with estimated damages near 7 million dollars. About 3 000 workers will lose their jobs temporarily though the inventor Thomas A Edison expects to rebuild and save the laboratory area under a new water system. Four firemen were injured during firefighting.
Montgomery December 10 M P B Campbell former books keeper at the First National Bank pleaded guilty to making false entries and was sentenced to five years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
Reports indicate the cruisers Shanman Mono taur and Defense are in the fleet while Dreden and Nara burg are believed captured or destroyed. News of the other ships escaping is expected hourly.
Petrograd reports German forces received three hundred thousand reinforcements. Since Russians withdrew from the exposed angle around Lodz, the Czarist army has taken a much stronger position and can resume the offensive.
An official statement reports French advances in the Argonne and claims German counterattacks were repulsed. The report emphasizes German defense and victory in the contested area.
Atlanta report recounts a death sentence appeal where Leo Tanker is condemned for the third time. The judge orders hanging on January 32 despite defense appeals. Frank’s courtroom remarks stress justice and state dignity over an individual life.
Chicago reports use of German pain control technique Twilig tet sleep in twenty trials at Mary Thomason hospital. Doctors note brighter infants and steadier heart action but concerns about breathing and safety remain. City merchants plan a regular meeting tonight at the city hall. Postal notices indicate a cro sar stability precaution and a small protest lobby entry.
The Interstate Commerce Commission warns wooden passenger cars pose dangers and urges stricter Hours of Service enforcement. The 1914- era study tallies 63 accidents with 169 deaths and 2,413 injuries, noting flagging and train-order weaknesses as recurring causes and calling for reform and better training.
Grace Episcopal rector Rev John J Wing announces no municipal Christmas tree this year and urges Good Fellows Club in Anniston to visit homes with stockings to spread joy. The Star notes growing local support, invites families to volunteer as Santa Clauses and submit names for Christmas gift distribution.
In 12 incidents 26 persons were killed and 87 injured as railway safety officer reports point to failures in train control systems. Officials call for stricter adherence to operating rules and review of dispatcher procedures.
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