German Ships in Brilliant Raid Destroys English Coastal Town Hopes
German ships carried out a bold raid on Hartlepool Scarborough and Whitby early today. Casualties reported include soldiers wounded civilians killed and significant property damage. British forces engaged the raiders but the German squadron escaped unscathed amid fog and heavy shellfire. Authorities warn of possible further attacks and urge civilians to stay indoors or relocate to safer areas if needed.
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Scarborough Shelling and German Naval Dash Report
Reports describe a German cruiser squadron leaving Helgoland and shelling Hartlepool and Scarborough early Tuesday. The alarm spurred National Reserves and coastal defense mobilizations as citizens feared an air or sea attack on England. Scarborough, a prominent Yorkshire resort, lies about 27 miles northeast of York and over 200 miles from London.
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Charities to Be Questioned by Federal Commission
Denver announces the federal commission on industrial relations will begin hearings in New York on January 1 to probe major foundations and philanthropies. Frank Walsh says investigators will assess how foundations shape policies, their ties to high finance, and potential public risk, with numerous leading financiers and academics summoned to testify.
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New York City
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Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
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Yale University
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Sliven Rewards of Valor for British Soldiers
Leeéon Two Victoria Crosses were awarded to Drummer GSpenen John Bapt Ask of the Lancashire regiment and Lance Corporal Dobson of the Coldstream Guards for gallantry on the battlefield. Ask repeatedly exposed himself to shell and rifle fire to bring in officers and wounded men, while Dobson twice moved wounded soldiers to cover under heavy fire at Chavannea.
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Coldstream Guards
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Guards Along Niagara River Foreshadowed Raid Precautions
Extraordinary measures were taken to guard against a potential German raid by sympathizers across the Niagara River. A 20 militiaman guard at Port Erie faces Buffalo, with the river front patrolled day and night by 500 to 600 men from newly formed home guard regiments. Automobiles and motorcycles aid patrols as civic groups pressed militia action to deter any Fenian style raid.
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Readouts from Russian Command HQ Under Duke Nicholas
A correspondent from the Rotshoe Slove describes life at the Russian commander in chief Duke Nicholas's headquarters. The piece portrays austere, tightly run daily routines with early rising, a Spartan table, and strict discipline, noting a silent monastery atmosphere and only water at meals.
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Wilson Plans Naval Guard for Canal Zone
President Wilson and his cabinet decided to send American warships to the Canal Zone to safeguard neutrality amid bel ligerent ship activity. The exact number and type of ships will be set after a full report from Colonel Goethals, military governor, and Captain Rodman, naval officer of the canal.
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General Scott Sent to Naco to Seek Border Peace
Washington dispatches state Secretary of War Garrison ordered Gen. Hugh L. Scott chief of staff to Naco at once. He will urge Mexican factions to halt actions that threaten lives and property across the border as U.S. troops were dispatched to Neva, Arizona after border clashes.
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Aviator Thompson loops four times in test over Staten Island
In Oakland Heights on Staten Island F A Thompson an army reserve aviator rose to five thousand feet and completed four loops before landing He has flown only four months and is the fourth US army aviator to conquer the looping test Roosevelt not to appear before naval affairs panel Former president Roosevelt telegraphed he would not benefit from testifying Father of thirteen drowne d in Minnesota lake Nick Abell fifty two and his wife searched in darkness He left twelve children Congress to recess public holiday started December twenty three to December twenty nine in both houses Many paupers in Chicago one in ten residents of Cook county 2500000 population Parcel post gains in Chicago postmaster reports five hundred miners killed in Japan coal mine explosion in Fukuoka
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Troops Ordered to Naco War Footing for State Militia
Washington reports that three regiments of infantry and three batteries of field artillery, totaling about 3 500 men, are ordered to reinforce General Bliss at Naco Arizona. Units include the Eleventh Eighteenth and Twenty second regiments stationed at Texas City and Batteries A B and C of the Fifth Field Artillery from Fort Sill Oklahoma.
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War Department plans to enlarge Ohio National Guard
War department plans to re equip Ohio troops as part of a national up swell in military strength. Ohio receives 40 wagons and messages indicate ambulances will be provided at no charge if freight is paid. The guard currently numbers about 7 000, with 1 100 more needed for a wartime footing of 16 000.
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Van Dyke sails for Netherlands post on New Amsterdam
New York reports Henry Van Dyke minister to the Netherlands departed on the steamer New Amsterdam. He left America with his wife and daughter, noting a pleasant stay. Milwaukee notes Wisconsin Governor McGovern will not appeal to the U.S. Senate after defeat by Husting. Dayton reports Ma Myra Kratzer pleads not guilty to shooting E J Lewellyn. doctors say he will recover. Chicago notes failure of James J Brady to appear in court, default entered in 50 thousand dollar breach case by Mrs Mary Quinlan Kuhns Brady.
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Wilson Does His Shopping In Washington
President Wilson toured downtown Washington shopping at a department store two bookshops and a jewelry shop amid crowded holiday rush. He was greeted by many shoppers and his daughter Mrs Francis B Sayre will visit for Christmas and stay over a month.
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Corn Growing Event awards scholarships to youths
Mary Utterback of Garrett County is the sole girl winner in the Ohio State University agricultural scholarship contest. The prize covers a three year short course in domestic science for the top improver of one acre. Boys must be 17 by Oct 15, 1915. Seventy two counties represented. Carl Hess, Hamilton, was ineligible for being too young.
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Carl Hess
Hamilton County
Abolish State Board Censorship Move Sparks Debate
Cincinnati report notes an effort by the national board of censorship to push the upcoming general assembly to abolish the Ohio state censorship board. A new plan would place film supervision under two pln commissions appointed by mayors, operating independently yet advising the national board. Proponents cite cost, standards, and harmony concerns.
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National Board of Censorship
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Pardons Ohio Life Prisoner for tuberculosis death risk
Jacob Herrell, a life prisoner at the Ohio penitentiary, was pardoned by Governor Cox after developing tuberculosis and facing imminent death. Convicted last July in Cincinnati for second degree murder, Herrell confessed and later reenacted the crime, with physicians citing health as a factor in the pardon.
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Ohio police officers seek state organization in Columbus
A meeting will be held in Columbus early next year to organize police officers from various municipalities of Ohio. Currently fire and police chiefs have a state organization, but the rank and file policemen lack a statewide body.
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Columbus to Host Cincinnati Teachers for Life School Certificates
Over one hundred teachers from Cincinnati will travel to Columbus December 72 to receive elementary life school certificates from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction under the new school code. The group will come by a special train.
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Crossings Take Heavy Toll in November Deaths
Columbus Ohio reports seventy eight deaths on steam or electric railways in Osio during November. Seventy one were killed on steam roads and seven on electric lines. Of steam deaths, thirty seven were trespassers, sixteen were on duty employees, one employee off duty, and seventeen at highway crossings. Of electric line deaths, four were trespassers, two at highway crossings and three employees on duty.
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Women Run German Post Offices Now In Charge
Fragmented news item reports that most German post offices are operated by women and notes social contrasts. It mentions broader women’s roles in Europe, payrolls for chorus girls, and a canal flag project, then shifts to Ohio public works expenses and a joke sketch from Puck magazine.
War tax adds ten cents to marriage licenses
December lovelorn face extra cost as state hikes license price from 76 cents to one dollar, with ten cents more per license demanded as a war tax. The tax applies to certificates linked to licenses, though probate court licenses are not themselves certificates.
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Columbus factory safety drive cuts accidents nationwide
Ohio industrial commission reports a record drop in accidents last year credited to the workingmen's compensation act. More than 27 000 factory inspections and 10 000 follow ups aimed at enforcing safety reduce incidents across plants and similar industries amid statewide program progress. Cincinnati snow and cold settle over state as fires from overheated stoves rise and gas shortages strain cities, while Ohio River ice forms and Great Lakes ice warnings spread.
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Cincinnati Bank Robber Killed After Shootout with Police
Frank Hohl, an alleged master thief from Philadelphia, robbed two Cincinnati banks then fled in a car. He was mortally wounded in a dramatic street duel with Patrolman Edward Knaull and died at the city hospital. Officer Knaull and cashier George Winter were also wounded. Police later pursued a suspect described as Fred Walker, who fired on officers before escaping. A woman said to have accompanied Hohl was being sought.
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German Trench Sieges Reported in Desperate Fighting
Paris reports desperate hand to hand fighting as French push German lines in trenches with bayonets. Official updates claim several trenches captured and reinforced to deter counterattacks amid ongoing offensive. London notes German left center in Flanders slowly turned by Allied forces.
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Privileges Arising From Fellowship With God
A compact study outlines five blessings from fellowship with God. It asserts assured personal salvation based on God’s word, boldness in prayer aligned with His will, intercessory prayer for others, victory over sin through Christ’s indwelling, and a knowledge that one knows God through faith.
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