Victims of Submarines Reported in Late December
A Calcutta bound cargo valued over 32 000 008 by A C Lombard Co remains unidentified as bills of lading are missing. The Yeddo, last here six months ago under Captain Brennan, carried fifteen officers and sixty crew. News from London notes the Ministre Beernaert sunk with thirty crew saved. the Port Said, an Italian liner, was torpedoed near Paris Filed reports also mention Cottingham Hadley Emble and others sunk or beached with crews rescued. Six passengers...
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New York
Calcutta
A. C. Lombard & Co
Consignees
Yeddo
Brennan
London
Ministre Beerneert
Hadley
Emble
Thames
Milan
Paris
Tripoli
Seccolo
Submarine Sinking Report From December Measter Dispatch
An Italian destroyer chased and shelled a large submarine after one crew member perished and the rest were saved. The submarine submerged and disappeared while attention shifted to a Greek liner. A witness looked into the water for signs of sub activity as reports from Measter and November 17 to Alexandria surfaced in marine dispatches.
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Hmner
Derma For & “Atu
Land Dispatch
Alexandria
Tur keys Defeated in Mesopotamia War Report
Turkiye forces clash with Turkish rebels and Persian gendarmerie in Mesopotamia. Enemy positions fall as casualties rise while Russians report demoralization from cold hunger and disease. Montenegrins push in the Sanjak and Bulgars and Greeks reach a quiet accord on Albanian troop movements. British Greek relations sour as Saloniki eyes martial law.Driving tribesmen along the Egyptian coast drive British forces from Mazeruh near the Tripoli border amid Senussi attacks in Siwah district.
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Sanjak
Statent
Goudouche
Dovevo
Debrido
Berlin
pPayville
N .P
Sofia
Greece
Bulgaria
Albania
Sayville
Vossiache Zeitung
Saloniki
Neyma
Salonikis
Red Cross
N Y
Mazeruh
Sollum
Constantinople
Egypt
Siwah
Libyan
British claim gains after Turkish frontline clash
A British statement reports the main Arab force near Mazeruh attacked on Christmas Day and dispersed with light British losses. It notes Turkish official dispatches from Constantinople confirming dispersed Arab units along the western Egyptian frontier and continued Allied artillery activity across multiple fronts.
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Tendon
Mazeruh
Pusatto
Egypt
Merse Mutra
Materth
British seize mail from Swedish steamer Stockholm in New York
The Swedish steamer Stockholm, once Potsdam, arrived in New York from Gothenburg on its first voyage for a new Sweden-America line. British authorities halted the vessel after a discovery of suspected German origin mail bags. The voyage faced rough weather and intermittent delays during the Atlantic crossing.
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New York
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Sweden
Fitty-eisht
Seeene Kirkwall
Atlanti
Briton Lets Nine Glass Flasks for Condensed Food
Wheeling West Virginia December 27 The Plack Atlas Glass company announces a contract for nine glass flasks to carry condensed food to British soldiers in the trenches. The year demands one hundred freight cars.
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Wheeling
W. Va
ithe Plack_Atlas Glaan company
Dr. David W. Cheever Dead in Heaton Chronicle
The notice reports the death of Dr. David W. Cheever, long associated with the Heaton area. The fragment mentions a longtime cue of the clans and a reference to December, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
American Rescued From Yasuka Maru Sinking Sparks Diplomatic Talks
Washington reports say the Yasuka Maru sinking may trigger U S Austria Austria Hungary and Turkey talks if the survivor W J Leigh is confirmed American The fate of Leigh and his citizenship status prompts consular interviews as officials weigh a potential challenge to Austria over the attack and the rights of belligerent ships to sink merchantmen.
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Washington
United States
Itia
Iia
State Department
W J. Leigh
W J. Leigh, A Survivor of the Disaster, Who Has Been Called In Consulaar
Leigh
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Turkey
Teutonic
Mediterranean
Foodstuffs Congested in Cold Storage Warehouses
New York and New Jersey report sharp increases in cold storage meat and other foods. John Starr of the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers cites health reports showing tens of millions of pounds of fresh meat in storage, with hundreds of millions of dozens of eggs and other produce held in refrigerating cars. He warns the extent of cold storage signals shifting markets and railcar usage amid a favorable market abroad and potential government policy effects.
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New York
New Jersey
John I
Amerifaea Society of
Chelsea Association of Merchants
Starr
New York City
New Je
Three Americans Won't Be Interned Washington December 27
State defense officials indicated today that action would be taken regarding internment of three individuals named Cowdin Thaw and others. report notes the government plans to monitor the situation and respond as needed to perceived threats.
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Washington
Silictt Cowdin
Iain Thaw
Rome
British Indian Corps Leaves French Front
London December 27 A British Indian corps has left France for a new field of operations. The Prince of Wales delivered a king and emperor’s message praising their courage and endurance, noting their deeds in Belgium and France and expressing confidence in further victories in the new field of action. The speech honored fallen officers and men and wished the troops a safe return to their homes.
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London
France
Indian Army Corps
Prince of Wales
India
Belgium
France X
Vallant
Arma
Fleida
United States to Tighten Passport Watch Worldwide
Washington reports plan to open major passport inspection bureaus in New York and other cities to curb fraud. Officials say stricter rules will require applications to be filed days before sailing with photos, departure date, port, and ship name, affecting trans Atlantic travelers.
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Washington
Atale Department
New York
Europe
Boston
New Orleans
San Francisco
Norfolk
Baltimore
W Lematt
Cesistant
Bureau of Citizensrip
Treasury Department
New York Collector of Customs
Mel Adoo
State Department
New York Bureau
South
Central America
Sea Going Submarines For The American Navy
Washington December 27 sea going submarines of 2999 tons displacement are eyed for the navy. Experts say first five submarines in the five year program may approach that size, while earlier estimates used 1300 ton classes. Coast defense boats may standardize around 600 to 700 tons to cover offshore areas.
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Weahington
Navy Department
Thin Sizs
Ifx
Estate left by Mrs Rockefeler valued at 1 490 371
New York December 27 Mrs Laura B Rockefeler widow of John D Rockefeler died leaving an estate valued at 1 490 371 according to the Standard Oil interests. Her wedding ring goes to her son John Rockefeler Jr while a diamond watch chain is appraised at 8 000 plus a seal coat valued at 150. A dozen suites are valued at 3 700 and ten bats at 350 for a total showing of the listed articles and their values.
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New York
Laura
Rockefeler
John D. Rockefeiler
Standard Oil Companies
Ts. Rockefeller
John Rockefelier, Jr
Mra
Edith Mc‘orm
Schmidt Denies Part In The Dynamite Plot In Angeles
December 27 trial in Mohareea hears Mathew Sehmidt testify he knew a man named J Brice alias Whiere, against James B Namara the confessed dynamiter who claims Schmidt had no part. The court hears defense and closing statements follow with jurors deliberating.
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Angeles
Mathew Sehmidt
Mohareea
Aris
J. Brice
Whiere
Nileges
James B. Namara
Schmidt
Katherine Sat
Brewer Union
Balkans Campaign Data Standstill in Near East
London reports conflict over Balkan moves as Central Powers negotiate with Greece. Some sources indicate a joint Teutonic Bulgarian Turkish offensive, others warn Bulgarians fear attacking Greece to avoid being squeezed between forces along Saloniki rail corridors. Greek demobilization hints and mutinies cited. General Castelnuau says Saloniki defenses strong and spring offensive uncertain.
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Oceaa
Near
Compalen
Saloniki-Dorlan
Saloniki- Gieveeli
Greece
Skouloudis
Grecian
Macedonia
Athens
Berlin
M. Gounaris
Skouloudia
Greeks and French rally behind victory in war effort
In France crowds cheer General Castelnax as Greeks show courtesy. Serbia reports 380,000 Austrian prisoners handed over to Italy with 40,000 soldiers and 750 officers captured, as Serbian forces move prisoners toward a concentration camp.
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Castelnax
Serbia
Rome
Italy
Tainia
Marseilles
Steamship Solveig condemned as prize by French court
The steamship Solveig owned by the American Trans-Atlantic company has been condemned by a French prize court. The owners will appeal. Flying a Narwesian flag, the Solveig was seized in a French port and American papers reached its commander days later. Suspected German ownership was given as the cause for detention. Official notices announcing the condemnation by a prize court in Hamburg reached the state department, which will take action in appeal.
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Washington
American
Trans-Atlantic Company
Germany
Hamburg
Balmaha
State Department
Department
Oldest Jacksonville Resident Laura Green Negress Dies at 115
Death record filed in Jacksonville health department lists Laura Green Negress as the city’s oldest resident. Born December 23 1860 in Charleston she celebrated her 115th birthday two days prior and had lived in Jacksonville for sixteen years before passing away.
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Negress
Jacksonville
Fla
Laura Green Negress
City Health Department
PNG
Charleston
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