United States faces submarine diplomacy at crossroads
A fragmentary Toronto era dispatch discusses submarine warfare and possible Austrian involvement alongside Germany after torpedoing ships. It notes Count von Bernstorff’s assurances to the U S and possible inquiries to Austria Hungary Germany and Turkey, with decisions to be made by the president after corroboration from passengers.
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United States
Tizana
Vienna
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Quitien
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Mediterranean
Count von Bernstorf
Washington
Hot Springs
State Department
Persia
London
We Times
Cairo
Deloys
Persia Vanished in Five Minutes After Hit
London reports unofficial cables say the British steamship Persia was torpedoed without warning and sank in five minutes in the Mediterranean. About 500 aboard, more than 200 perished, 159 to 160 survivors landed at Alexandria. American consul Robert N. McNeely is believed drowned. Charles H. Grant of Boston saved. Petella notes sinking progress but boats saved more than hoped.
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Peninsular and Oriental Company
Persia
Alesandria
Tdoyda
Reuner
Cairo
Whet
Peninsula and Oriental Company
Reuter
Grant
Alexandria
Steamship Company
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Edward Rose
Denver
Gibraltar
Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company
GC. Bingham
Boon
Creta
M’neely
Monroe
N.C
Robert B. McNeely
Aden
Mediterranean
C. D. McNeely
Waxhaw
N. C
C.D. McNeely
Persia An Hia
W. R. McNesly
Coral McNeely
Washington
Wilson
London
Caivre
Egypt
Robert N. McNeely
Arabia
Charles H. Grant
Boston
Petella
Money to Aid Jews Stricken by the War in Baltimore
In Baltimore on January 2 about 15,000 people attended relief meetings for Jews harmed by the European war. Funds between 50 000 and 78 000 were raised in purses cash and pledges at two theaters. Over 1 000 were turned away from the overflow. A $4 080 pledge was noted and a telegram from President Wilson expressed deep sympathy and hope for a great relief effort.
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Baltimore
Bim
Wilson
Greek Chamber Meets Amid Greek-German Crisis
Athens dispatches report the chamber of deputies will convene January 17 amid tensions with central powers. Greece protests the arrest of consuls in Saloniki, while Germany Austria Hungary and Bulgaria issue collective representations to Athens.
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Athens
Chamber of Deputies
Exchange ‘Telegraph
Greece
Teutons
Paris
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Greet
Seloniis
Havas
Ekouloudia
Saloniki
Matin
Teutonic Aeroplanes
Reuter'a
Patrie
iSatoniich
Satoniich
Sarrall
Skouloudia
Huerta Pronounced In Serious Condition After Operation
El Paso January 3 General Victoriano Huerta former provisional president of Mexico underwent an operation yesterday and was pronounced in serious condition by his physician Dr M P Schuster. He had been treated for jaundice and gall stones and doctors warned of possible complications. Huerta, once in Fort Bliss custody on conspiracy charges, has moved between Fort Bliss and his home. Federal grand jury actions against Huerta and ten other Mexican nationals charged with conspirac y were expected to proceed this week in San Antonio.
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el Paso
Texas
Victoriana Huerta
Mexico
M. P. Schuster
Hillertta
Hueda
Fort Bliss
Orexico
General Huerta
Madero
Suares
Andater
Spain
United States
Newman, N. M
Brad
San Antonio
U. Camp
Victoriano Huerta
Paso
J Grand Jury
Wet Federal Grand Jury
Huerta
Atwich
Justice Lamar Answers Last Summons at Death
The story recalls Justice Lamar’s death and the noon court meeting to plan the funeral. It notes his Taft appointment, swift Senate approval, and strong reputation on the Georgia and U.S. Supreme Courts, with remarks from former President Taft and details of his career.
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Lamar
William Lamer
Philip Lamar
White
Hiscon
Ureed Lamar
Dent
Dent Taft
Thone
Jackson
Lurton
Bscon
Supreme Court
Come Merca Court
Judeo Lamar
Augusta
Strong Ming
Hiss
Supreme Court of Georgia
Department of Justica
Joseph M Terrell
Georgia Supreme Court
Senate
William J. Howard
Martin Institute
Jackson County
Taft
Wiliam G. Brantley
Charles J. Bartlett
Georgia
Justice Lamar
New Haven
Conn
Output of Aeroplanes Decreases in France
Paris report cites Deputy D aubdleny stating aeroplane production fell 5 percent from September to November and is expected to drop by 8 more in December. He notes real progress earlier but says current output is inferior to the enemy and urges the war ministry to streamline administration and boost both quantity and quality of aircraft.
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Petit Parisien
D'aubdleny
Chamber of Deputiles
Army Committee
War “Ministry
Ford Peace Mission Returns to New York
Henry Ford arrives in New York aboard the Bergenfjord after a December voyage seeking a neutral nations conference to end the war. He says the cause now rests with the people and praises the mission’s organization while criticizing preparedness and urging widespread discussion to bring Europe to its senses.
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Henry Fort
Oscar Sf
Copenhagen
Bergenafjord
Ilness
Ford
United States
Gaston Planuli
Oscar IL
Christiania
Hague
Women's International Peace Congress
Europe
Wilson
Ireland to Fight Conscription in New War Measure
London reports indicate Ireland will not be exempt from the proposed compulsory recruiting bill. Nationalists in Commons vow to oppose universal service, citing home rule concerns, while Ulster leaders argue loyalty to the empire merits greater consideration. Debate focuses on enforcement feasibility and party alignments as the war drags on.
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London
The
Press Association
Ireland
Asquith
Sam Derby
Tre-land
House of Commons
John Redmond
William Redmond
John Dilion
Wister
Universal Service
Ulster
Trish
Asquith Sa
Teresich
Dillon
Faisi
Labor Party
A5 & Party
Villa Reported Shot Dead Near Casas Grandes
Unconfirmed reports from El Paso say General Francisco Villa was killed yesterday by troops under General Eduardo Ocarranza in the Sierra Madre near Casas Grandes. Officials deny confirmation but note Villa and Ocarranza had clashes over the Agua Prieta attack and Villa sought safe passage to travel to the border at Columbus.
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el Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Eduardo Ocarranza
Sierra Madres
Casas’ Grandes
Carraza
Ocarranza
Garranza
Villa
Githaran
Mexico
Vila
Igesrefrain
Guerrero
Huaahua
Columbus
Cuba
Ancient Roman custom halted by warfront duty
Rome January 1 The ancient custom of Roman youths washing the old poor in the Tiber was not performed last midnight due to the pressing duties of Italian youths at the front. One man Armendo Saneibale, a champion swimmer, nonetheless took the traditional plunge.
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Rome
Armendo Saneibale
Fortify the System Against Winter Cold Tonic Claim
GROVES TASTeless TONIC touted to strengthen the body for cold weather. The ad claims quinine and iron purify build up the system in a tasteless, pleasant form. It urges taking a clubber of bottles in fall to fortify against winter illness.
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Grove
Twelve Violent Deaths On First Sunday Of 1916 In Gotham
New York and nearby areas report twelve deaths on the first Sunday of 1916 from accidents and personal crises. Victims include two Brooklyn youths drowned after ice broke on a pond, a tugboat mate who fell into the Hudson at Jersey City, and a Somerville man who shot himself. A 15 year old girl died from gas asphyxiation beside her mother, police say homicide and attempted suicide charges loom. Other victims: sewer gas poisoning of a blacksmith and child, an infant smothered by a pillow, Dorothy Madden killed at a Tarrytown party, a railroad brakeman killed during car coupling in Jersey City, a boy struck by an automobile, and a woman hit by a streetcar.
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Brooklyn
Jersey City
Hudson River
William Dilts
Somarville
N. J
Dorothy Madden
Box
Tarrytown
When a Woman's Dream Turns Nightmare for Husband
A woman's dream is described as costly and risky, likely to become a nightmare for her husband, reflecting tension between personal ambition and marital expectations.
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