U S Presses Britain for Clear Stand on Neutral Rights
The United States accuses Great Britain of failing to address American concerns after five months of hostilities. It notes British promises to ease ship detentions with cargoes to neutral countries have not improved the situation. The note cites equity in sea freedom but warns continued interference risks neutral rights and questions Britain’s treatment of contraband under international law.
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Great Britain
United States
Foreign Office
United States Clashes Over Contraband Rules in Boer War Context
The United States supports Lord Salisbury’s contraband doctrine but disputes British practice. It argues that foodstuffs destined for civilian use should not be seized as contraband without proof of hostile destination. The note demands protection for neutral commerce and opposes undue delays in magazine or port examinations of American ships.
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Lord Salisbury
America
United States
Washington
South Africa
Salisbury
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Neutral cargoes and British policy spark US protest
The United States issued a note defending neutral commerce amid wartime disruptions. It argues Britain must treat American copper shipments equally and that cargoes marked "to order" require proof of hostile destination. The note aligns with prior German concerns and anticipates replies from other neutrals and South American states.
Land Marines Prepared In Turkey Amid War Tensions
Four officers from the cruiser North Carolina and a midshipman returned to New York aboard the Red Star liner Tunland after Mediterranean port calls. They reported a brief panic among American missionaries in Beirut following Turkey’s war declaration, with Marines ready to land if needed. The officers noted peaceful foreign attitudes in Turkey and downplayed the Tennessee firing on a Turkish launch, viewing it as a warning pass.
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New York
Red Star
Tunland
Mediterranean
North Carolina
Henry C. Mustin
Richmond C. Saufley
Patrick N. L. Bellinger
Mnsign Wadleigh Capehart
Finland
Turkey
Beirut
Navy
aAvtaten Corps
War front reports limited gains as battles continue
Allied and German forces press on across the eastern and western fronts with modest advances and stalling on key sectors. French and British raids spark neutral observer comments while refugees move under Turkish authority toward Egypt. Cracow remains a key focal point as Galician fighting shifts, and Nieuport endures a failed land and sea assault.
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London
von Hindenburg
Vistula
Vienna
Galician Carpathians
Paris
Lys
Russian
Poland
Mlawa
Berlin
Petrograd
Carpathian Mountains
Nieuport
Battles Across Western Front and Cracow Retreat Report
Reports from the war front describe German attacks repulsed near Arras Verdun and Senheim while trench gains and prisoner captures occur south of Ypres. Russians retreat from Cracow as Austrians move to join Boehm-Ermolli. Paris reports partial French trench losses but overall progress in Belgium Meuse and Alsace. Refugees move from Jaffa to Alexandria aboard the Tennessee.
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London
England
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Cracow
Petrograd
Russia
Germany
Silesia
Eilsenhede
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French War Office
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Ypres
Berlin
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Tennessee
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Syria
Egypt
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Washington
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Gardien
Sayville
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Festhubert
Rawka
Tomaszow
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Nida
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Onatow-Biecz
Dukla Passes
Lisko
Czenstechowa
Carpathians
Artillery Fire Aids French in Vosges Front
Reports say artillery observers heard the artillery firing from the Vosges front as German positions were targeted. Allied aviation over Mulhouse in Alsace provided information aiding French guns, helping direct bombardment against German lines.
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Muelhausen
Alsace
Paris Cafes Without Liquor Get License Exemption
Paris December 28 Proprietors of cafes that sell no spirituous liquors will be exempt from license dues after January 1. The chamber of deputies voted to exempt all cafes despite government and budget committee opposition. The measure faced Senate rejection but a compromise exempted only sellers of beer wine cider and non alcoholic beverages.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Senate
Several Steamers Sunk by Mines in North Sea
London reports multiple disasters from North Sea mines. The liner Linaria of 1,881 tons belonging to the Stag line of North Shields, built in 1911, sank with most of its crew saved, along with a Glasgow steamer.
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London
Almosr
Linaria
Glasgow
Linaris
Stag Line
North Shields
National Prohibition Dangerous, Says Taft
Former President William E. Taft told the Boston Bar association banquet that national prohibition is dangerous and would transform government. He warned it would burden local government, undermine health of the national system, and create a vast federal machinery open to abuse and power manipulation in Washington.
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Boston
Mass
William E. Taft
Boston Bar Association
Washington
Sister of Bishop Hoss Dies in Burns Accident
Jonesboro Tenn December 23 Mrs J J Kirkpatrick widow of Judge J Kirkpatrick and sister of Bishop Ee Hoss of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died here early today from burns suffered last night when her clothing caught fire from an open fire.
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Tjonesboro
eTenn
J. Kirkpatrick
Ee. E. Hoss
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mutualization Approved by Metropolitan Policyholders
New York December 28 policyholders voted to mutualize Metropolitan Life Insurance. About 1,600 opposed while 65,000 approved mostly by proxy. Mutualization already passed stockholders and directors. if state insurance superintendent approves, control will shift to policyholders who will elect a board of directors.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
State Superintendent of Insurance
Perkins to Assist Whitman in New York County
Governor elect Whitman announced the selection of Charles Albert Perkins, an assistant district attorney, to succeed him as district attorney of New York county. Perkins will assist Whitman in the transition and assume duties after the current term.
Obituaries sweep Decatur to Demopolis in multi-state death notices
William W. Martin aged years died Monday at 25 South Candler Decatur Ga. Funeral arrangements pending with interment planned in Jacksonville Nc. Survivors include wife two daughters and two sons with siblings named. Mrs Aneevane aged years died at 20 Connecticut Avenue. funeral to Carrollton Ga. Interment planned. John Harper 58 died in Florida. funeral pending. J F Arthur 31 died at 205 West Alexander Street. will be moved to Cleveland Tenn. N A Griffin 41 died Monday. body at Poole's chapel. home Demopolis Ala.
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William W. Martin
South Candler Greet
Decatur
H M. Patterson &Son
Jacksonville
Mr. Martin
T W. Oswald
Wolam_ Huske
Cumberland
N. C
Mortimer W
John Mart
John Harper
Guinfordaville
Fla
Harry G. Poole
J. A. Harper
Crawfordsville
Pla
James
William Harper
Atlanta
J. F. Arthur
West Alexander Street
Arry G. Poole
Cleveland
Tenn
N. A. Griffin
N.A. Griffin
Poole's Chapel
Demopolis
Ala
Adamson Talks in Newnan On the Star of Bethlehem
Congressman Adamson addressed an audience in Newnan at the Methodist church by invitation. He said the trouble is that people are not following the star, urging adherence to guiding principles.
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Adamson
Newnan
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