Woman hospital reformer aids New York asylums gains recognition
Miss Mabel McCalmont, a hospital consultant famed for reform work in the Philippines, is noted for improving New York state asylums. Her career spans nurse supervision, hospital planning, and civil service service abroad, with broad welfare involvement and independent driving.
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Swiss Fear Press Hits Neutrality
London news reports Swiss residents in Britain fear Swiss press threats to Republic neutrality. A petition circulates among Swiss abroad calling for freedom of thought with caution to avoid comments offending belligerent powers. Efforts aim to reach Swiss nationals in Berlin as well.
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War claims decimate Cresta Run elite at St Moritz
Geneys Dec 29 The Cresta Run at St Moritz loses many English ice jockeys to war with Capt Bentley R S Dawson Ident E Quick killed and Capt J Webb Bowen seriously wounded Four others including Capt Stutt and Capt Abercromby wounded Crown Prince of Germany kept as guest during winters with the Passiz officers, leaving St Moritz without its famous English sportsmen for the season
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Germany
American weddings in London grow rare for Americans abroad
The London report notes a decline in American weddings among travelers as the Church of England tightens rules for non residents seeking licenses without full ceremony steps. Bishops grant licenses only in urgent cases such as illness or naval orders, and even then only under strict emergency review.
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England
Church of England
Canterbury
Americans Granted Special License
A special license has been granted to Americans. The decision marks a notable development in policy or regulatory action affecting U.S. eligibility. Further details on scope and implementation were not provided in the available text.
Bride Reunites With Husband Behind Front Lines
Geneva dispatch recounts a Parisian bride who traveled to Flanders to reach her artillery officer husband. After a failed French pass, a Belgian king’s officer arranged lodging and a surprise reunion two hours after his recall from the trenches.
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Lausanne Gazette
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Allies' Monoplanes Interest Geneva News
Geneva reports that English and French monoplanes and biplanes have arrived at Bel fort and are housed in sheds in the park. Air scouts operate daily over Mulhouse Colmar and adjacent German towns, with headquarters receiving field reports. A French aviator was fired upon after crossing near Istein fortress.
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Wall of Rhine Bricks Proposed by Swiss Brick Makers
Geneva reports the Swiss Association of Brick Manufacturers suggests the Swiss Government build a brick wall along the Rhine from Basel to Chur thick enough to resist German shells. The item notes a border defense idea tied to wartime fears.
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Swiss Association of Brick Manufacturers
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Chur
Biplane M F 123 in crucial WWI air combats
Paris dispatch details the M. F. 123 biplane engaged with German machines. It withstood bullets and shell fragments, pierced propeller blade and hood, then returned to French lines. The pilot seeks recognition while keeping the craft as a relic of war.
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Petit Parisien
Flying Corps
Opening of Canal Brings New Ships
Frederick Olsen, one of Norway’s leading shipowners, has contracted for three 10 000 ton freights to begin service early in 1916 between Norway and ports on the West Coast of the United States. As ships are completed, older vessels will be pressed into service.
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Frederick Olsen
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