United States Demands Action Over Ancona Sinking
The United States denounces the sinking of the Ancona by an Austro-Hungarian submarine as illegal and inhumane. It calls for punishment of the officer, indemnity for US citizens injured or killed, and denouncement by Austria-Hungary. The note questions whether the commander acted under orders or if submarine rules were violated. The Morning Post comments on potential shifts in maritime law.
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Ancona
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
London
Austria
Morning Post
Wilson
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Dumba
State Department
Alexander von Nuber
New York
Erich Zweidinck
Government demands prompt Austro Hungarian compliance
The United States asserts it expects the Austro Hungarian government to agree quickly to its demands. It bases this on the belief that such a humane and barbarous act condemned by the world caused innocent American deaths and will not be sanctioned or defended by Austro Hungarian authorities. Lansing.
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United States
Lansing
United States Seeks Prompt Austria-Hungary Reply Over Submarine War
Washington awaits Vienna's reaction to a US note demanding compliance within a week on submarine warfare. The move could sever diplomatic ties if ignored, while noting Austrian officials’ involvement and potential impact on US-Germany relations and public opinion in Germany.
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Washington
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
United States
Germany
Berlin
Navy Chief Seeks Bigger Submarine Program for Five Years
Secretary Daniels unveils a five year navy building plan calling for 15 fleet submarines and 85 coast submarines, size and cost increases over the general board, plus a $25 million reserve ammunition fund. He argues for a uniform distribution and continued congression al yearly appropriations to build, while stressing the need for faster ships and selection based promotions.
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Daniels
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General Board
Navy
Boston Newsboys Elect New Officers At Hanover Street Ceremony
The Boston Newsboys Protective Union installed new officers for a one year term at 30 Hanover Street led by President Charles Frasca and officers Saxe Bernstein Robrish Weinberg Mulkern and others. A 14th annual ball is planned for January 25 at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building with Saxe as ball chairman and a 25 member committee to ensure its success.
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Boston Newsboys’ Protective Union
Hanover Street
Hyman J. Cohén
Charles Frasca
Samuel D. Saxe
Philip Bernstein
Benjamin H. Robrish
Harry Weinberg
Thomas J
Hyman J. Cohen
Major Smith frames Boston liquor clash with reward pledge
Major Dan Morgan Smith of Chicago attacked Boston liquor culture at Tremont Temple and Faneuil Hall rallies. He cited 435 liquor searches in 1914 to argue against dry policies and offered a $200 reward to expose fraud in the no license election. Speakers at Faneuil Hall included Mrs. Ellan A. Gleason and Miss Lella Sewell.
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Chicago
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Dorchester
West Roxbury
Brighton
Ployee
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Jair
City Hall
Bunker Hill Monument
Faneuil Hall
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ellan A. Gleason
Lella M. Sewell
Emma Howland
Frank B. Wilson
Fear 29 May Perished Crew Of St Kilda Wreck
Fears that 29 crew members of the British steamer St Kilda, wrecked off Miquelon, may have perished from exposure during a Blizzard. Six sailors reached St Pierre in a small boat. rescuers forced to retreat due to the storm with no word from the missing crew.
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St. Pierre
Ship with 7000 ton burden leaves Sydney bound for coal
The St. Kilda, a 7000-ton vessel, departed Sydney on December 8 carrying a coal cargo for this port.
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Sydney
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