United States Demands Austria-Hungary Honore International Law
Secretary Lansing’s note to Vienna states the United States holds Austria-Hungary responsible for the Ancona sinking and the deaths of Americans. It cites admitted admiralty statements and urges immediate compliance with prior demands to preserve good U S Austrian relations.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Austria
Ancona
Vienna
Baron Zwietenek
Imperial and Royal
Department of State
U. S
Admiraltys
Austria-Hungary
Willa Arrives At Border Town
Gen. John J. Pershing announced from Fort Bliss El Paso that Gen Willa reached Juarez and repudiated subordinate generals surrendering to the Carranzistas. Pershing said patrols cover the river front at El Paso and orders were issued to fire only if fired upon.
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Willa
Border Town
International News Service
Washington
John J. Pershing
War Department
Ft. Bliss
Stork Delivers Two Christmas Day Babies to Local Families
Two baby boys were born yesterday to families on Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Petty welcomed a son and Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Goforth welcomed another son, marking a twin Christmas day arrival in the community.
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Roy Petty
Fourth Avenue
T. C. Goforth
Fifth Avenue
Sheriff Destroys 400 Gallons of Beer Near County Line
Sheriff Forman and deputies destroyed between 200 and 300 gallons of sparkling beer yesterday afternoon on the southern Morgan county edge near the Cullman county line. They could not locate the still but believe it was made locally. The corn beer was poured out and tasters said it rivaled any store beer in Decatur.
Zeppelin May Attack English Towns Reported
London reports that by noon no official confirmation exists for claims a Zeppelin is crossing the North Sea to raid English towns.
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London
North Sea
British Slow to Grant Demand for Million Men
The coalition government faced its severest test as Premier Asquith demanded 1,000,000 more troops. After an all night session in the House of Commons parliament voted the army measures at 5 30 in the morning with the cabinet emerging victorious.
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International London
Asquith
House of Commons
Parliament
Army
Hardage Directs Free Phones for City Use in Decatur
Mayor A A Hardage orders Southern Bell to place twelve free telephones under the city franchise. Locations include Benevolent Hospital Fire Department City Hall clerk’s office and seven schools. the hospital gains one turn key phone funded by the mayor’s gift. The franchise lasts thirty years and saves the hospital about 1260 dollars over the term.
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A. A. Hardage
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph. Company
New Decatur
Euch
Benevolent Hospital
Hardage
Benevolent Hosital
Decaturs
G. L. Smith
Dist. Mgr. Sou
Bell Tel. and Tel. Co
New Decatur, Ala
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company,“a
Parkland
Fire Department
City Hall
Cobb
Marshal
6Th, Ave
4Th Ave
H. Hartung
Gordon
Gordon Drive
High
Second Ward
9Th St
Third Ward
K. Jackson St
First Ward
7Th Ave
East Town Colored School
Gibbs
Oklahoma Colored School
Soern Bell ‘Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Wilson confirms Col. House to Europe amid peace claims
Hot Springs Va December 22 President Wilson will confirm reports that Col R M House plans a European trip at his own request. The president denied any link between House’s travel and peace efforts. Wilson and House were said to have discussed the matter in Washington the previous Thursday.
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Hot Springs
Wilson
RE. M. House
Europe
Fatty
Mr. House
Colonel House
Washington
White House
Lansing
Secretary Lansing wary on Col House Europe visit
Washington reports Secretary Lansing refused to comment on Col House trip to Europe. He warned publicity could embarrass the mission while the diplomatic situation remained highly delicate. Rumors linked to changes in American diplomatic ranks and tensions with Berlin amid Page and Sharpe postings.
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Washington
Lansing
Col. House
Europe
WU. S
Page
London
Brand Whitloe
Cavell
Germen
Berlin
Ambassador Page
Sharpe
Paris
British Left Behind Quantities of Supplies
Constantinople December reports say Great stores of supplies were left by the British when they retired from the Suvla and Anzac fronts on Gallipoli. Warships bombarded the deserted camp to destroy the supplies.
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International News Service
Constantinople
Suvla
Anzac
Gallipoli
War Office
An Ffort
City schools upgrade ongoing with three remaining works
A fragment notes that installations are nearly complete with all but three items finished. The three remaining projects are located in three city schools and are currently in progress.
Decatur Council Adopts 1916 Privilege Tax Plan
City officials approve most of the 1915 tax schedule for 1916 but void a jitney and taxi license tax. Insurance premiums taxed at 4 percent. punch boards fined 25 dollars each. vending and slot machines taxed five dollars. Ordinance No. 82 sets license limits up to 100 dollars and requires sworn statements of capital or sales. Violators face 10 to 100 dollar fines.
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Decatur
Callahan
J. A. Thomason
Turko German push into Egypt widens war theater
London reports the Turko German drive against Egypt has begun with 300000 Turks and 100000 irregulars. Fighting is underway on Egyptian soil east of the Suez Canal as German field marshal Von Mackensen is said to move troops to Turkey. British forces from Gallipoli are believed sent to Port Said to guard the canal amid Balkan and Varna actions.
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International News Service
London
Egypt
Exchange Telegraph Company
Constantinople
Suez Canal
von Mackensen
Turkey
Gallipoli
Balkan
Varna
Recalled Attache Von Papen Sails From Hoboken
Capt Franz von Papen the German military attache to the embassy sailed from Hoboken on the Noordam for Europe. He said the United States had treated him unfairly and criticized press attacks while asserting history will judge his record. Capt Boy Ed to sail December 28 under a safe conduct passport.
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Franz von Papen
Boy-Ed
Hoboken
N. J
Europe
Noordam
Germany
U. S
Losses on Italian Front Said to Total 750 000
Swiss military experts place total Austro-Italian theatre losses at about 750000 men. Italian losses run 350000 with 50000 prisoners and 60000 dead. Wounded Austrian soldiers claim the world knows little of the brutal fighting on the Austro Italian front.
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Zurich
Mighty Ottoman Offensive on Gallipoli Front
After Allied withdrawal from Burla and Anzac fronts, Ottoman troops launch a major push at Krithia and Sadd-Wd-Rahr on the Gallipoli peninsula aiming to clear British and French forces from the region.
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Athens
Burla
Gallipoli
Krithia
Peninsular
Turkish Patrols Cross Egyptian Line Near El Arish
Reports from Athens detail Turkish patrols crossing the Egyptian line south of El Arish engaging British outposts. The clash is viewed as a prelude to a Turko German push toward the Suez Canal along the caravan route near Ismailia with strong British fortifications and colonial troops defending the sector.
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International News Service
Athens
El-Arish
Suez Canal
Ismailia
Villa quits as Mexican rebels flee to border
Real Saltillo reports Francisco Villa will face charges as Mexico investigates his guilt. Carranza informed the N S that extradition would not be asked at present, but pursuit of charges continues amid jubilation over Villa's departure toward the border.
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Real Saltillo
Francisco
Ause
U.S
Carranza
N. S
Villa
Winter Quarters of Germans Blown Up
Dutch frontier hears heavy bombardment as Allied artillery and warships strike German winter quarters on the North Sea littoral. The action, reported by International News Service, is underway in west Flanders with cannons booming.
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International
Amsterdam
West Flanders
North Sea Littoral
Rioting in Juarez Leads to Court Martial Trials
El Paso reports about 600 soldiers involved in yesterday's looting and rioting in Juarez. Two men died, including a Japanese citizen, with many held for trial by court martial as order was restored.
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International News Service
el Paso
Jaurez
Belgian Governor Resigns as Kaiser Accepts
Paris dispatch from Basle reports Kaiser accepts the resignation of Gen. B. Von Bissing the German military governor of Belgium.
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International News Service
Paris
Basle
B. von Bissing
Belgium
Cotton prices report corrected by Jones Cotton
Raw market update lists middling grades at 11 cents and 11 1-4 cents with strict and good middling at similar levels. Notes adjustments in Rehan area indicating volatility in cotton pricing and standard market terms. Market observers track price shifts across local lint markets and regional buyers.
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COTTON MARKET _ oo
Jones Cotton
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Smith
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Council
Mackensen
Teuton
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America
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