Austrians Force Russian Withdrawal and Taunt Serbia Run
Austrian forces push toward Cracow and Przemysl, driving the Russian left toward the San River with German reinforcements. In Serbia, Serbians counterattack, driving invaders west and north. only small border towns remain in Austrian control. The Montenegrins aid as the campaign continues.
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Przemysl
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Mttle
Beating Belgrade and Austrians retreat into Bosnia
Beaten Austrians quit Belgrade as Vienna admits right wing retirement forced evacuation without combat. Servian reports claim Belgrade recaptured after a four month siege, while Austrian forces fought hard and remained in spirits. London acknowledges a gain for the Allies in the same dispatch.
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Vienna
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Nish
Allied gains press on west front in Belgium and France
Information bureau reports renewed fighting in northern France and Belgium. Allied offensive from Hollebeke to Wytschaete yields captured trenches and prisoners as line extends toward Ypres canal. French war office asserts gains along the Lys and near Lombaertryde with continued gains in Alsace and Argonne. Germany admits retreats in Poland and heavy artillery exchanges persist from the Somme to the Argonne.
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Bourse Gazette
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Erzerum
Hassan Kala
German retreat reported as Turkish division sent for aid
The Turkish division will be sent to aid forces as German troops begin a retreat. Belgians say German withdraws toward prepared positions east of the Yser. Troop concentrations stretch from Hinges to Courtrai with HQ at Thellt. Austria claims Hungary cleared of Russians as Austrians press in Carpathians and Galicia.
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Belgian bankers to pay German war contribution
A Havas report from Berne says Cologne Gagetts states Belgian bankers will pay in ten installments the remainder of the first war contribution. Brussels decides to cover the $9,000,000 payment for keeping enemy troops through extra taxes levied until June 15, 1915.
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Scandinavia to defend neutrality at Malmo conference
News from Christiania reports that kings Haakon of Norway Gustav of Sweden and Christian of Denmark will meet in Malmo on December 17 to discuss state affairs since 1905. They aim to present a united neutral front and resist foreign pressure while safeguarding trade and international law.
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Malmo
Mutinous Bavarians to be court marshaled
Amsterdam reports eight Bavarian soldiers involved in a mutiny will face court martial. The men damaged furniture and windows in barracks, waved Bavarian flags, and decorated Queen Elizabeth of Belgium’s portrait, a Bavarian by birth.
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London
Antwerp
Elizabeth
Belgium
Turkish effort to satisfy Italy over consul incident
Rome report states Turkey and Italy near a satisfactory solution on the removal of British consul GA Richardson from the Italian consulate at Hodeida. Turks have returned Richardson to the consulate and promised punishment for those breaching diplomatic relations.
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Italy
G A Richardson
Hodeida
Richardson
War sa w Not Gloomy Despite the Battle in Warsaw
Warsaw reports business as usual amid proximity to front lines. Cannons echo but shops remain open, cafes busy, and Christmas crowds in the streets, the holiday mood rising despite looming war.
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Warsaw
Poland
London
Georgia Delegation Indorses Parks For Ways and Means
Washington dispatch reports the Georgia delegation backs Frank Park for the Ways and Means Committee after caucus. Indorsed also for Rules is Charles R Crisp, for Appropriations William Schley Howard, for Foreign Affairs J W Wise, and for Public Buildings Carl Vingon. Remaining members kept on current panels.
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Washington
Georgia
Frank Park
House
J M. Griges
William G Brantley
Park
Charles R. Crisp
William Schley Howard
J. W. Wise
Carl Vingon
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Rivers and Harbors
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Howard
Wise
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Hughes
Women to See Bryan in Regard to Peace
The Women’s Political Union sent a three member committee from New York to Washington to meet Secretary of State Bryan and present a plan to prevent war. The delegation includes Mrs Harriet Stanton Blatch, Mrs Emanuel Einstein, and Miss Alberta M Hill. They seek an international commission and world government with an international court and police to enforce decrees.
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New York
Women's Political Union
Washington
Bryan
Harriet Stanton Blatch
Emanuel Einstein
Misa Alberta M. Hill
Carnegie Hall
Pethick Lawrence
Women’s Political Union
New York State
Warship interned as German Navy runs supply lines in Pacific
Washington reports the voluntary internment of the German cruiser Cormorant at Guam with 22 officers and 355 men. Debate followed over neutrality and replenishment as Captain Maxwell, governor, enforces strict neutrality. Meanwhile US authorities stop shipment of German supplies via Olson and Mahony, with Baron von Schack denying ties. Dresden leaves Punta Arenas as Bristol arrives briefly.
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Navy Department
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Russia
Pacific
Cormoran
Intorm
Geier
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Cal
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Canoul
Baron H.H. von Schack
Valparaiso
Olson and Mahony
Baron von Schack
Olton and Mahony
William Haas
Federal Grand Jury
Olson and Mehony
Sacramento
Dresden
Punta Arenas
Santiago
Chile
Bristol
Fire destroys Hilgen Austell building in chilling blaze
Fire gutted the two story Hilgen Austell company offices on Decatur Street after flames rode from a defective flue. Hotel Rand guests were evacuated as firefighters battled icy conditions and seven hose lines. One firefighter was injured by a slipping hose. The structure suffered a total loss with roof collapsed and second floor ruined.
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Tripod
Hilgen-Austell Company
H. T. Rose
W. KR. Berryhill
No. 3
Berryhill
No 8
Fie
Barthou's Son Killed Fighting the Germans
Paris reports that a son of former Premier Barthou died of wounds received at Than during World War I. He was 18, volunteered early, declined an easy staff posting, and asked to be sent to the firing line, where he earned high praise for courage. In New York, Professor Hen Nobis McCracken of Smith College was named president of Vassar College, succeeding Dr. James Monroe Taylor. the 34-year-old will begin duties in February.
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Barthou
Poughkeepsie
Hen Nobis McCracken
Smith College
Vassar College
James Monroe Taylor
McCracken
Henry Mitchell McCracken
New York University
John H. McCracken
Lafayette College
Lifer in prison for stealing a ham to gain freedom
Lansing December 15 Governor Ferris ordered the parol e of Lewia Oliver labeled a lifer in Marquette famed as man who got life for stealing a ham Oliver was sent to Marquette by Judge Howard Viest under habitual criminal act Convicted of burglary his 1891 Jackson sentence and 1894 re sentence led to a third strike life He smiled at the life sentence as read Judge Viest defended his record noting he was unjustly portrayed and that the case misled the public
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Lansing
Mich
Ferris
Michigan
Lewia Oliver
Marrquette
Nfe
Oliver
Marquette
Howard Viest
Ingham County
Jackson
Viest
Viiest
Lfe
Man Saved From Fire By Hole Cut In Wall
Pelham Georgia December 15 Special The Spense Drug Company building at Camilla was totally destroyed by fire about 1 AM and the Citizens Bank next door was badly damaged. E F Bages slept above the bank and escaped through a hole cut in the wall to rescue him. Office equipment for Johnson Warren attorneys Dr C A Stevenson and 83 D Cox were destroyed. Loss is not yet known but estimated in the thousands and partially insured.
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Spense Drug Company
Camilla
Citizens’ Bank
E. F Bages
Johnson & Warren
C A. Stevenson
D Cox
Lynch Libel Suit Dismissed By Judge Lynch
New York December 15 Supreme Court Justice Guy dismissed the 200,000 bel suit filed by James Lynch Summer president of the International HyroBrapchie E union against John Hirby and other directors of the National Association of Manufacturers for passing resolutions charging the union with responsibility for the dynamite explosion in The Los Angeles Times building in 1916. The court held that no officers of the union were specifically mentioned in resolutions and that where a libel targets a whole class no single individual can maintain a civil action for libel against its author.
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New
New York State
Romania In The Field For Munitions Of War
Chicago December 15 Romania has entered the American field for purchase of war supplies sending a commission to place orders for arms ammunition cotton and sanitary supplies valued at ten million dollars The commissioners plan to reach here during the week to finalize purchases and arrangements with Chicago merchants
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Chicago
Day of Self Denial for Baltimoreans Observed
In Baltimore on December 15 thousands denied themselves luxuries and in many cases necessities to contribute to the community relief fund for the poor.
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Baltimore
Florida Citrus Unharmed by Cold Wave Reports Say
Florida's citrus fruit crop reportedly escaped damage from the recent cold snap with no frost reports from the southern part of the state. December 15 Tampa dispatch notes no impact on fruit outlook and mentions general weather observations.
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Tampa
Fla
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