Priests Abused Belgians Claim German Atrocity Details
Belgian legation in London releases a British press bureau statement detailing German troops destroying churches and religious houses across Liege Namur Malines and Ghent regions. Priests and clergy are said to have been shot hanged tortured and transported to Germany with sacred vessels stolen and churches repurposed. Specific accounts describe dragging beating and execution of priests including an 87 year old invalid and others accused of firing on Germans.
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Tournai
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Carver Near Death From Escaping Gas In Ga Hotel
G C Carver a farmer of Swords Ga is near death at Grady hospital after escaping gas filled his hotel room. He was found unconscious by a hotel porter around noon Friday and oxygen was pumped into his lungs. Doctors believe he attempted suicide by asphyxiation.
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Alleged Arrest of Cardinal Mercier Sparks Conflicting Reports
Reports from Rome and London describe a German explanation denying any arrest or detention of Cardinal Mercier in Belgium. Dispatches claim he was allegedly confined to his Malines palace, guarded by troops, and forbidden to leave, while German authorities warn further unrest could trigger harsher measures.
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Tild
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Schooten
Canada Aids France With Quebec Relief Payment
Montreal reports the Quebec provincial government will contribute 40,000 dollars yearly to relieve distress in France caused by the war. The donation aims to support war relief efforts and assist civilians in need.
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Canada
France
Montreal
Quebec
Pact With Bolivia Peace Treaty Ratifications
Secretary Bryan and Bolivian minister Ignacio Calderon exchanged ratifications of the peace commission treaty between the United States and Bolivia in Washington on January 8. The pope’s letter reading controversy stirred mixed opinions, while a governor general had previously barred publication of the pastoral letter. The issue is now considered settled.
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Canadian express regret over Fort Erie shooting
Canada forwarded formal expressions of regret to the United States for the killing of Walter Smith and wounding of Charles Dorsch by Canadian militiamen at Fort Erie. Wounded and dead families may receive compensation. Four Canadian officers face manslaughter charges. prosecutions to be handled in Ontario courts.
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Rural credit legislation fate hinges on current Congress
The senate banking committee backs the house majority that enacting rural credit laws now would be futile. Mr Glass promised a forthcoming speech on how the Federal Reserve Act already serves many rural credit needs. Fletcher introduced an amendment to the pending rural operation to entrust it to the Federal Reserve Board and said he would keep pressing for action.
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