Germans Shell British Cities Scarborough Hartlepool Whitby
German fleet shelled Scarborough Hartlepool and Whitby on the northeast coast causing numerous deaths and heavy damage. The bombardment prompted mass evacuations, coast defenses, and observations by officials while British patrols pursued the attackers and assessed strategic impact.
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London
England
Scarborough
Hartlepool
Whitby
North sea
Helgoland
Kiel canal
Atlantic
Yorkshire
admiralty
nanipier
St. Martin’s church
Balmoral
Scarborou$h
British coast
bartlepool
Admiral Jellicoe Leads English Fleet In North Sea
The British admiral commands the English fleet stationed in the North Sea, coordinating orders and strategizing patrols amid ongoing tensions with the German navy. The squadron includes capital ships and destroyers, with repairs and resupply noted in dispatches.
Berlin advances claim in north and Poland drive
Berlin reports from front lines say northern Poland attacks progress with several enemy positions seized and about 3000 prisoners and four machine guns captured. Southern Poland reports joint advances with allies as Austrian forces push westward against Rusland in Galicia. Russian losses total 150000 men and 80000 prisoners, with unwounded prisoners reaching 475000.
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Berlin
Poland
Lawier
Musslang
Bzura
Galicia
Carpathians
Russia
Germany
Germans Defeated In Mlawa Front
Petrograd reports all German forces driven from Mlawa region and dislodged across the East Prussian border. Russian offensive toward Thorn Soldau front resumes as Germans are said to be too disorganized to resist. At other front points, the Russians maintain positions.
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Mlawa
Petrograd
war office
Thorn-Soldau
Austrian Advance Admitted Through Dukla Passes
Telegraphing from Petrograd the Times correspondent reports Austrian columns pouring over the Dukla passes into Galicia. Grand Duke Nicholas confirms the fact without comment and military opinion supports his stance of complete equanimity.
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London
Petrograd
the
Times
Dukla
Carpathian mountains
Galicia
Nicholas
Blind man regains sight after bedpost collision
Boston December 17. Frank W. Haynes of Hyde Park, blind for nine years, suddenly recovered his sight after striking his head on a bedpost in his room. He then celebrated by attending a moving picture show for the first time.
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Boston
Frank WH. Haynes
Hyde Park district
Zeppelin attack reported near Lake Constance shores
Berne December 17 reports heavy cannonading along the Swiss shore of Lake Constance from Friedrichshafen where searchlights sweep the area amid belief another attack on the Zeppelin sheds may have occurred.
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Berne
Lake Constance
Friedrichshafen
fis
Albanian Tribes Enter War Declares On Servia
Amsterdam dispatch dated December 17 reports the tribes in northern Albania have declared war on Servia. The Telegram notes the proclamation comes amid regional tensions and rising conflicts involving neighboring entities.
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Amsterdam
Albania
Servia
French Renew Attack in Alsace Front Wars Front
News from Basel via Paris reports French forces strike along the entire Belfort to Sainte Marie-aux-Mines front in Alsace. Heavy artillery shakes Basel. Franco-Belgian forces move toward Ostend while British ships bomb Westende. German defenses resist as Allies push to recapture Belgian coast and advance near Yser and Klein Klebeke.
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London
Basel
Switzerland
Paris
Belfort
Sainte Marie-aux-Mines
Vosges
Thain
Alsace
Wedenls noth
Pacztind
North sea
Westends
Nieuport
Ostend
Westend
Lomhaertryde
St. Georges
Yser
Maes
Steinbach
Meuse
Ypres
La Bassee
Belgium
Westende
Lombaertzyde
Sainte Georges
Yaser
Klein“Klebeke
Saint Eloi
Arras
Aisne
Champagne
Argonne
Woevre
Mortmare
Cernay
Dresden in battle report claims German cruiser sunk
Dispatch from Punta Arenas says the German cruiser Dresden sunk a British cruiser and damaged another as she left Valparaiso. The Chilean government has no confirmation. Washington reports two British warships in pursuit Dresden’s sister ship.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Dresden
Punta Arenas
Straits of Magellan
Washington
Wresdlen
Santiago
Kaiser's Condition Serious After Diphtheria Complication
Paris report from Madrid cites a Journal dispatch saying Emperor William's condition remains grave with a serious sore throat following diphtheria contracted during his eastern front visit. The bulletin record shows improvement, but doctors warn of heightened anxiety over his health.
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Paris
Madrid
Journal
William
eastern front
Standalonefraud Cases Shake Pittsburgh Steel Ties
Pittsburgh December 17 W A Frick fourth vice president of United States Steel Railway Tie company and John Maxey along with N E L Maxey W S Beamer and Frank Shuman were arrested on charges of fraudulent advertising arising from an act of 1913. Detective Vincent Clair under Attorney A C Stein and Chief County Detective EB Clark led the information. The case centers on the paper company and related entities claimed to be fronts for a larger steel tie operation with assets listed at 33 908 255.
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Pittsburgh
W.A. Frick
United States Steel Railway Tie company
John Maxey
Vincent Clair
A. C. Stein
EB. EB. Clark
n. E
Frick Coal and Coke company
Bankers’ Finance company
steel tie
Senussi Tribesmen Reach Egyptian Border
Istanbul reports the vanguard of Senussi tribesmen, Moslem rebels from North Africa, has reached the Egyptian border. The Mohammadan tribes along the Persian frontier are said to be rising daily. Russian troops landing near Batum had no bearing on the Turkish bombardment of the city.
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Berlin
Constantinople
North Africa
Batum
Belief De Wet Executed After Secret Trial
London reports a belief that General Christian De Wet, Boer leader, was secretly tried by court martial and executed. A Royal Family anecdote claims King George asked what would happen if De Wet were captured and allegedly replied they would shoot the swine when they catch him.
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London
Christian De Wet
Kng George
De Wet
Nicaraguan Treaty Sent to Senate for Ratification
Washington December 17 after months of debate the foreign relations committee ordered the Nicaraguan treaty reported to the senate for ratification The United States would pay 3 000 000 dollars for a canal route and naval base on the Bay of Fonseca.
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Washington
foreign relations committee
senate
United States
Bay of Fonseca
Turks Massacre Greeks in Asia Minor city
Turkish troops attacked a Greek district in Alvall Asia Minor killing four people. Homes were looted and stores wrecked and burned. Many women and girls were assaulted during the outbreak directed at the Greek population.
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Athens
Alvall
Asia Minor
French Airmen Bombard German Troops in Forest
Paris reports French airships, flying from the station in a gale, bombarded German troops in the forest of Houtholst. They dropped many bombs and lifted a number of soldiers, forcing the rest to flee the forest.
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Paris
thett station
Houtholst
Locomotive Foundry Burned in Corry Fire
The Climax Locomotive works foundry burned destroying buildings and causing estimated losses of $25,060. Firemen saved the main structures despite freezing temperatures hampering efforts.
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Corry
Climax Locomotive works
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