Field Marshal French Accepts Command in United Kingdom
Field Marshal Sir John French has relinquished his current dominion and accepted the appointment as field marshal commanding in chief the troops stationed in the United Kingdom with the king's approval. He is also pleased to be created viscount of the United Kingdom. Haig praised by French in dispatches and Haig’s leadership cited during the retreat from Mons.
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Anna Howard Shaw Retires as NAWSA President
Washington December 15 Dr Anna Howard Shaw retires as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association after twelve years. Her farewell address questions U S justice at home and urges equal voting rights while by laws are amended to name her honorary president for life. Corrie Chapman Catt of New York may accept the presidency if the Empire State campaign committee approves.
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Ford Peace Steamer Taken Into Kirkwall
The steamship Oscar II with the Ford peace party arrived Kirkwall and was reportedly taken into port for possible examination. London officials had only newspaper reports. the American embassy later confirmed the vessel's arrival and implied detention by local naval authorities.
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Safe conducts granted to Boy-Ed and von Papen
The British embassy in London received authorization to issue unconditional safe conducts to Captains Boy-Ed and von Papen, the withdrawn German naval and military attaches. The Allies decided no assurances would be required after they reach Germany. Captains Boy-Ed and von Papen plan to depart New York aboard the Noordam on Tuesday.
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Allies Awaiting Move After Serbian Evacuation
Reported Balkan war developments describe Allied withdrawal from Serbia and Greek fears of Bulgarian incursions. Bulgarian officers claim no wish to fight, while Montenegrin forces repulse attacks. Greek government denies Bulgarian troops in Greek territory amid tensions with Saloniki and Entente actions.
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Four year old girl killed by fire in Savannah
In Savannah on December 15, Hanoula Georgan, 4, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Georgan, died after her clothing ignited while she played near a burning pile of hay in the backyard. The mother, upstairs at the time, found the child dying with all clothing burned off. This follows another fatal fashion fire in the city the previous week involving an elderly woman.
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Corpse Found Buried in Trunk Beneath Old Philadelphia Building
Workmen remodeling an old Philadelphia building uncovered a body packed in a wooden trunk beneath the floor. The corpse was sealed with quicklime and hidden for at least a year. Detectives and the coroner investigate while noting a brass bound steamer trunk and a single pocketed coat containing a prayer hook and a fountain pen.
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Policeman Takes Poison After Fight to Save Father
Macon Ga December 15 Special Policeman W Tribble in critical condition after swallowing bichloride of mercury tablet this afternoon. Earlier he tried to stop court order sending his father to Milledgeville on a lunacy writ. Doctors would not permit viewing him tonight. unclear if the act was accidental or intentional.
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Asiaher' Mewney to Dosth in Rough Downtime
Fragmentary note appears to reference a group called the Boys corps and a rough hike. Key names and places are unreadable, leaving uncertain actions or outcomes. The text shows stray phrases about travel, dates, and efforts but lacks coherent events or identifiers suitable for a fuller summary.
Germans massing for drive in West
London reports that imperial forces are concentrating in Belgium and Luxembourg for a western front blow while mud halts offensives. Allied air, artillery, and naval actions target German bunkers, camps, and munitions as European fronts see ongoing bombardments and counterattacks amid a shifting balance of power.
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One-Cent Postage Bill Hinted In Congress
Washington December 15 reports a bill proposing one cent postage within a pastor’s district and mentions Representative Stedman of North Carolina. France recognizes Carranza and joins Great Britain in backing actions in Paria and Belgium. A lure for quinine syrup is advertised, claiming gentle stomach fit and no nervous effects.
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Anglo French $300,000,000 war loan attracts large syndicate withdrawal
New York reports that $280,000,000 of the Anglo-French external war loan was withdrawn for investment at $64 and $40,000,000 sold at 93. The unsold $120,000,000 to be distributed among syndicate members, with cash returns to non-withdrawers from 10 to 11 percent. Market notes show bonds closing near 94, underscoring wide international demand and German war bond declines amid exchange rate shifts.
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Willys Deny Merger Report In Auto Circles
J N Willys president of Willya Overland denies reports of a merger involving Willys Overland General Electric or Press Truck and Motor. In a telegram from Toledo he says the merger story is absolutely false and that his company is not connected to the other firms mentioned.
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Hopewell Fire Not Incendiary Determination
Preliminary reports from Justice Department agents investigating the recent conflagration at Hopewell indicate the blaze was not incendiary in origin and effectively close the inquiry as far as the department is concerned.
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Department of Justice
Weather Year Axes Today Temperatures and Home Cure Claim
Report summarizes a cold remedy claim for Bromo Quinine with a one day cure promise. Mentions signature FB W GROVE and references today’s weather note with a high of 48 and a low of 15 degrees.
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