Austria Denies Culpability in Ancona Attack Crisis
The Austrian government rejects US claims over the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona and argues no fault lies with its government or the submarine commander. President Wilson drafts a second note to Austria as tensions rise and talks of wedding plans for the President proceed in Washington.
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Navy Five Year Building Plan Seen By Secretary Daniels
Details of a half billion dollar five year navy building plan are released in Secretary Daniels annual report. He increases department recommendations over the general board in submarines ammunition and aviation while noting broad policy and revenue considerations. The report outlines fleet composition projections, future battleship size, and a push to replace seniority based advancement with selection-based promotion to spur professional growth.
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Charges Preferred Against Engineers
A Seward dispatch claims three men Hoffarth McGreggor and Farland posing as a railroad laborers committee oppose further Alaska railroad work and cite Seward Gateway articles. The Seward Post found these names not on the engineering commission payroll and monitors probe inquiries from Anchorage. Police say other suspects including Frederick Schleindel aided a plot to destroy ships by stealing bank cables and messages used by German submarines.
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Tyrolese Hold Fast Against Italian Gunfire
Italian artillery bombarded a fortified Tyrolese position for days as ammo and water ran short. A lone Alpine marksman crept to a high ground post and neutralized eight Italian observers before dawn.
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Peace Mission Ship Oscar II Reaches Christianta
The Oscar II, leading the peace expedition from the United States under Henry Ward, arrives at Christianta on December 18. The ship’s passengers face hotel shortages as the city overflows with visitors while Ford delays plans awaiting Spanish and Swiss delegates.
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English Star Gazes for Zeppelins Amid London Skies
Londoners gaze at night skies as Zeppelin raids rise and Jupiter is mistaken for a searchlight. Reports note public interest in astronomy surges, with Jupiter later deemed safe by articles. A parallel dispatch from Vienna notes Tyrolese riflemen on the front. Italy stresses national aspirations as Salandra speaks in Turin while Britain prepares conscription plans.
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Baseball War Ends With Signed Peace Pact In Sight
New York December 18 The baseball meeting adjourned without finalizing details though all terms for ending the war are agreed upon The Federal league suit in Chicago will be dismissed after papers are signed next Tuesday at Garry Herrmann's Cincinnati home President Gilmore says the Feds lost three million dollars in the conflict
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Dance by The Jesters and Friends at Eagle Hall Christmas Night
The Jesters and Friends will host a Christmas night dance at Eagle Hall. All interested youths are invited with no special invitations issued, and a largely attended event is anticipated with much pleasure.
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Alameda Steamer to Arrive This Evening
The steamer Alameda is due in the port this afternoon at 5 20 o clock from the westward. It will take on board a cargo of copper ore and sail for Seattle later this evening or Sunday morning.
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Supplies to Slat Creek for next season's mining
The article notes Jack Millé of Slate Creek plans a large shipment of supplies for the next season. Freight will come via China while horses travel the winter road from Videx to transport the goods to the mines.
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