Survivors Told of Jacob Jones Sinking and Rescue
Lieutenant Commander David Worth Bagley and Lieutenant Norman Scott survived the torpedo attack on the American destroyer Jacob Jones by a German submarine. Admiral Sims announced 43 saved, 2 known dead, and 65 missing, with four other survivors identified and landed at Scilly. The attack occurred amid dusk off the British coast as the ship battled in wartime waters.
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Washington
Jacob Jones
Sims
Davy Department
Jones
Wee
Sinski
Cer Gudlivres
Adiiral Sime
Ir Ids
Mauropean
Irvivers
Admiral Sims
BE. Kath
Mora
Jerik
Omaha
Ned
Harry Hood
Belle Hood
Atlanta
Clifford Vernon de Forest
Buelah de Forest
Chicago
Lawrence Hansen
Chester TB. Lanen
Edward Meier
John F. Meier
Monroe Street
Bay City
Mich
David Worth Bagley
Norman Scott
Navy Department
Harry R. Hood
Brigley
Scilly Islands
Harlier
Bins
North Sea
Irish
Halifax Arrests and Relief Funds After Disaster
Prisoners on a war vessel are to be arrested as an admiralty investigation begins. Premier Borden announces a one million dollar relief appropriation for Halifax while Mayor Martin urges nonessential residents to leave the city amid food and housing shortages. Weather hampers search efforts and the Halifax death toll remains around four thousand. Ottawa and the governor general respond to President Wilson with gratitude for US aid offerings.
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Borden
Isifax
N. S
Dee
Mont Blanc
Lamedee
Mackay
Imo
Hanrahan
Harahan
Martin
Halifax
Robert L. Borden
Citizens’ Finance Committee
Ottawa
Wilson
United States
British Forces Capture Jerusalem in World War I News
London reports that Andrew Bonar Law announced in Parliament that British forces have captured Jerusalem after linking with troops advancing from the south and forcing a surrender of the Turkish forces. Jerusalem had been under Turkish control since 1187.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Jerusalem
Hebron
Mrs Young Added to Woman's Loan Committee
The text reports Mrs Young is added to the Woman's Loan Committee and outlines wartime naval aims. It covers mobilization plans, coordination with allied nations, provisioning safe passages for transports, maintaining naval readiness, training personnel, and expanding the merchant marine. It notes 745 vessels commissioned since the war began and discusses recruitment, health, and enlistment ceilings. It cites Secretary Daniels on future naval expenditures and force structure, including training, promotion policy, and temporary rank provisions.
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Navy
America
Eall
Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Great Lakes
Chicago
Leutenant
Commodore
Alans Stop Teuton Advance In Italy No Clear Victory
Unconfirmed reports say Kaiser pleased with Italian progress and ready for next assault on the western front. In North Italy the enemy is checked at Asingo passes with Italian forces holding fortified positions and large aerial bombardment damaging northern sectors. Berlin and Vienna dispatches claim gains and steady artillery action east of Astato with Italian garrisons cleared on Mount Sisemol.
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Kaiser
Italy
Western Front
Roll Goulders
Ito
Ape Privid
Zurich
Nord-Deutscher Zeitung
Vienna
Tidlinheater
Asingo
Stenfle
Court
Hoetsendorf
Berlin
The
War Office
Astato
Mount
Sisemol
Japanese Troops Land at Vladivostok
Official dispatch reports Japanese troops have been landed at Vladivostok, the Siberia Pacific port, with confirmation from Tokio dated December 10.
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Vladivostok
Tokio
Siberia Pacific
Fire at U S Army depot in Chicago causes massive loss
Seventeen year old Daniel Heasley Jr admitted starting the United States army medical supply depot fire at Fortieth and Dearborn streets. The blaze at the depot caused about 200000 in damages. Heasley claimed accidental ignition using a gasoline torch while working as an apprentice electrician on the third floor. Heasley, his father, and foreman Hugh Kavanaugh were detained with others as officials investigated the blaze.
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Chicago
Daniel Heasley, Jr
North Whipple Street
United States Army Medical Supply
Fortieth
Dearborn
Heasley
Daniel He
Liberty loan conference outlines next war loan campaigns
Washington December 10 Liberty loan organizations will hold a conference with Secretary McAdoo. Over 100 representatives from various groups plan nationwide campaigns for the war period. The date for the next Liberty loan is not fixed, with McAdoo indicating it will come sometime after February 1.
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Washington
McAdoo
Fortune of Oscar Lewinsohn Left to Widow Edna May
New York reports the will of Oscar Lewinsohn leaves his estimated 6 million dollar fortune to his widow Edna May the star of The Belle of New York. The announcement comes as a publicized transfer of wealth after Lewinsohn's death.
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New York
Oscar Lewinsohn
Edna May
Navy report praises wartime achievements and readiness
Secretary Daniels summarizes naval progress since entering the war, stressing recent commissions and manpower, while noting the suppression of the general board's submarine and major problem solutions. He asserts continued readiness and commitment to enduring peace through winning the war, whether long or short.
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Washington
Daniels
Plan to issue food cards to families proposed
Indianapolis action notes the state food administration grapples with household consumption. Restrictions limit sugar to two pounds per customer while households send children to multiple stores to stock up. A plan to issue food cards to each family is under study.
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Indianapolis
State Food Administration
Boston Sends Relief Train to Halifax for Quake Aid
A relief train carrying 40 physicians and nurses left Boston for Halifax, organized by the Massachusetts public safety commission and state guard. Led by A. C. G. Ratshesky, the mission includes two baggage cars, two sleepers, and a buffet car, with a message of sympathy from Governor McCall and wireless coordination with the War Department.
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Boston
Dec. T
Halifax
State Committee On Public Service
State Guard
A. C G. Ratshesky
State Committee On Public Safety
Provernor McCall
Massachusetts Public Safety Commission
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
William A. Brooks
War Department
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Fred A. Nunnery
Folgmoor
Lawrence G. Kelly
Joseph Korzeniecky
Anna Korzeniecky
Cambrai
Cofec, U. Melinetey
New York Engineers
France
Late Telegraphic
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Woman’s Loan Committee
Eraudgy Young
National
Womn
Liberty Town Committee
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Teuton
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Asingota
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Urenta
Wallan
U. S. Army
Dawell
Germany
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