Submarine Destroys Turkish Battleship in Dardanelles
British admiralty announced the Turkish battleship Messudieh, with 60 crew, was sunk by submarine B-11 after diving under five rows of mines in the Dardanelles. Nine hours submerged, the craft returned to base with the enemy battleship sinking. Russian dispatches report Turkish forces driven back beyond the Euphrates with heavy losses.
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Austrian Poles Urge Peace With Russia Leaders
Galicia December 14 M Morinovitch Polish delegation member in the Austrian parliament calls Poles in Vienna court diplomatic and government circles to use influence for an immediate peace agreement between Austria and Russia without reference to Germany. He says it's the sacred duty of the Polish aristocracy and that the present moment offers a favorable chance for peace with honor to Austria.
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Illness reports say Kaiser William may need throat operation
A Central News telegram from Bern reports Emperor William might undergo throat surgery, but doctors defer due to fever. Earlier notices claimed influenza and throat catarrh with nervous strain, with hopeful signs fading as a possible operation before Christmas was discussed by Basel and London dispatches.
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France Gains Religion in Hour of Tribulation
Washington dispatch quotes a Dinard Brittany Red Cross nurse describing France’s wartime turn to faith. She reports widespread knitting for soldiers, devout prayer among all ages, and crucifixes in hospitals as men in agony seek clergy. The press tone reflects a humble surge of religious sentiment across society.
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Brittany
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Many Christmas Gifts For French Soldiers At Front
Paris reports a flood of Christmas and New Year packages to French soldiers at the front. Authorities urge donors to reduce gifts to a minimum as transport demands rise with heavy parcels needing many freight cars daily and light packages via mail averaging 220,000 daily.
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Carranza threat prompts no alarm in Washington
Washington reports acknowledge both Gutierrez and Carranza directing fire to stay within Mexican territory but no official delivery of instructions to Naco commanders. Firing continues as officials await word from Carranza and Mayterena. Secretary Bryan investigates Cananea killings. a Carranza force reportedly seized La Paz and an American miner Thomas Francis and an associate were killed near Nacozari.
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Blue and Gray Company at Auditorium Tonight
The Blue and Gray company arrives in Atlanta for a memorial concert at the Auditorium tonight eight singers, four men and four women, will perform. The program expresses southern sentiment and Civil War memories with verses by Mrs George J Pickett wife of the famed leader.
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Dresden Pursued by British Cruisers in Magellan Straits
British warships chase the German cruiser Dresden through the Straits of Magellan as it seeks refuge at Punta Arenas. The Dresden is damaged and may be interned or proceed to repairs, with possible movements toward the Pacific. Reports from Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Washington outline engagements with eight German cruisers and claims of undamaged arrival at Punta Arenas.
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Guam
Tokio
Oxford
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Ladroene Archipelago
Aviators Drop Bombs on City of Freiburg
Berlin reports that hostile aviators bombed Presburg in the Grand Duchy of Baden at 3 p m December 15. One bomb hit a house causing damage. two fell in Columbia park injuring two girls. Freiburs in Baden east of the Rhine had been visited before by airmen. French aviators dropped sixteen bombs on Freiburg station and hangars December 9, despite German cannonade.
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Grand Duchy of Baden
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Baden
Rhine
Freiburg
Bavarian Troops Reported Mutiny Closed Barracks
An Antwerp dispatch to The Handelsblad reports a mutiny among Bavarian troops garrisoning the city. The story is unconfirmed but authorities have closed the Bavarian barracks to outsiders, raising tension in Amsterdam.
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From Polk to Wilson Handshake for 81 Year Vet
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson shaking hands with Daniel M Hood aged 81 of Ipswich Massachusetts who has met every president since James E Polk. Galveston notes higher ocean freight rates on cotton to Europe with December 14 dateline.
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Wilson
Daniel M. Hood
Ipswich
Masa
James E. Polk
Galveston
Texas
Europe
Record-high advance across major ports cited by city news
The report shows sharp advances today across Bremen Havre Genoa and Barcelona at 3 1 15 and Liverpool at 1 per 100 pounds signaling record highs for the period.
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Havre
Genoa
Barcelona
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Christmas Gift Suggestions From Jno L Moore & Sons Opticians
This year give practical presents and celebrate the happy Christmas sentiment. Jno L Moore & Sons, the opticians, have their Christmas stock ready at 42 N Broad Street. Better make your selection early.
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L. Moore & Sons
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