United States weighs next move after Persia sinking
Washington considers official acknowledgment of submarine warfare principles after the Persia disaster. President Wilson demands full facts, affidavits, and a national position from Germany Austria Turkey and Bulgaria. Officials discuss implications for armed merchant ships and potential Congressional briefing.
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Bulgaria
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Lamar
Russians Capture Czernowitz After Week of Fighting
After a week of hard fighting the Russians captured Czernowitz the capital of Bukowina. Despatches from Petrograd say Austro German forces evacuated the city and many prisoners were taken including Germans. Details are incomplete due to storms but the war office notes outer works seized and counterattacks repelled with heavy losses.
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Czernowitz
Bukowina
Petrograd
Europe
Russian War Office
Berlin Bars Bargain Sales
Berlin inventory sales and other special January sales are banned by military authorities in Berlin. The prohibition covers linen and White Week type sales, woven and knit goods, and clothing discounts. Downtown crowds that formed yesterday diminished today under the rule.
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Paris
British Offer 50 000 Franc Reward for U Boats in Aegean
A Havas dispatch from Saloniki states British authorities will pay 50 000 francs ($10 000) for information locating German submarines in the Aegean Sea. The notice appears in a Paris despatch dated January 4.
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Saloniki
Aegean Sea
Why War News Is Late Reaching U. S
New York Jan 4 Transatlantic cable communication has been crippled or delayed by severe storms sweeping Ireland England and the Continent A similar announcement was made yesterday regarding telegraphic communication in France.
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Montenegrin Front Statement From January 2 Artillery Duels
A Montenegrin official statement reported on January 2 artillery duels along the north front and brisk attacks on the east front toward Mojkovac that were repulsed. Fighting toward Berane was less violent, while Rogijevac was retaken near Dechani Plava with enemy losses.
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World War Era Dispatches and Political Developments
Secretary Lansing ordered American consuls to gather affidavits from Persia ship survivors and cable summaries. Sir John Simon resigns as home secretary. French artillery hits a German shelter near Andechy. Serbian army massing in Albania for Montenegrin defense. Austro Hungarian forces capture Italian trench north of Holje as Italian counterattacks fail. Russian aircraft shot down by Austrians. 800 Russian prisoners reported. Britain offers 10000 reward for German submarines in the Aegean. England reports 2,182,178 men still not volunteered. Kaiser Wilhelm reportedly ill with throat cancer.
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American survivor gives detailed Persia sinking account
Charles Grant of Boston, one of two Americans aboard the British steam ship Persia when torpedoed in the Mediterranean, arrived in Alexandria and told the Associated Press the most detailed survivor narrative yet. He described boats loading and redistributing passengers, signaling a cruiser for help, and the chaotic, fear filled scene as passengers urged prayers and hymns while adrift.
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Pennell Unable To Deliver Lecture At Museum
Joseph Pennell, who was scheduled to lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts, will not appear as he has been suddenly called to England. The article recalls Pennell’s aboard the Persia incident where an explosion caused heavy damage and loss of life, yet he survived.
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Joseph Pennell
Museum of Fine Arts
England
Austro Hungarian War Office Reports Heavy Russian Losses East Galicia
Berlin dispatch says Austro Hungary reports continued fighting in east Galicia with heavy Russian losses including 2300 killed and 800 prisoners after battles near Buczacz Toporoutz and Hegehaus. An Austro Hungarian plane downed a Russian aircraft and Italian front activity is noted. A trench north of Molje is captured.
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Russians Advance Probe Front as Austrian Gains Noted
The report cites strong Russian pressure on a front near Vienna with claims of heavy losses and limited gains while Austrians capture an Italian trench near Tolmino and Monte Negrins retake Bogievac. It notes increasing hospital and asylum baby intakes as parents lose track of them and hints at a future feature in Sunday's Post Magazine.
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Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Grip Colds Cause Remedy
Ad claims grip colds are caused by a grip and promotes Bromo Quinine as the lone remedy. Mentions B. W. Grove’s signature on a box priced at 25 cents.
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