16 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
1
A wide parade of sale items lists heavy china silk crepe garments, kimonas, felt slippers, leather bags, gloves, lace aprons, handkerchiefs, leggings, shoes, sweaters, coats, skirts, table covers, comforts, spreads, bureau scarves, blankets, and baby clothing with prices from 5c to $9.98. The ad emphasizes Mother Sister and Little Sister themes with varied colors and sizes.
Shop advertises a wide range of men’s and boys’ apparel and accessories. Sweaters, dress shirts, knit and silk ties, socks, gloves, Gum Boots, overcoats, suits, boys’ wear, suspenders, handkerchiefs, hats, caps, and shoes are priced from 10c to $9.98 across assorted styles and materials.
Washington reports three U.S. infantry regiments from Galveston and Texas City plus three batteries from Fort Sill to reinforce Brigadier General Bliss at Naco Arizona. Secretary of War Garrison says action is precautionary as tensions rise along the border with Mexico. An ultimatum may be issued to General Maytorena demanding a ceasefire within a set time, with firing possible on expiration if shots continue.
The department of agriculture says this year's principal farm crops are valued at 4 945 852 000 dollars, down 20 645 000 from last year. Including minor crops and animal products, total farm value will approach 9 750 000 000 dollars. Also reports skirmishes near Van as Turkish forces claim victories against Russian advances.
Triumph and disorder mark Belgrade’s reoccupation as Serb forces recapture the capital after twelve days of Austrian occupation. A formal statement from King Peter’s troops confirms Belgrade’s return and notes Austrian control limited to Shabatz and Loznich in Sorvin at the Dring and Save river junction.
Washington reports that President Wilson is awaiting more information before ruling on Governor Goethals request for destroyers to enforce neutrality in the Panama canal zone. The White House says any apparent differences among Secretaries Garrison Daniels and Bryan are not real and will be resolved in his final decision.
Vienna official denial states Austria-Hungary has not sought a separate peace with Servia. Reports of peace overtures to Russia are denied as well, with speculation tied to Serbian recent successes.
Government officials confirmed the steamship Sharon is missing in the Atlantic likely after striking a mine off the coast of Ireland. The loss, with probable all hands aboard, is being treated as a wartime maritime disaster.
Allied offensives sweep across Flanders Argonne Woevre and Alsace with gains cited by French British while German reports note some failures. Hollebeke remains in Allied hands as heavy fighting continues near St Eloy. Russian pursuit continues in western Galicia with Austrian forces inflicting losses and many prisoners taken amid mutiny reports at Pryémysl.
German cruiser Dresden departed Punta Arenas Sunday evening while the British cruiser Bristol arrived Monday and left instantly, signaling pursuit by a British force near the Strait of Magellan.
London December 16 The official press bureau announced the sinking of the battleship Bulwark was not due to hostile action. Investigators found no evidence of treachery aboard or by any enemy and attributed the disaster to an accidental ammunition ignition explosion.
Paris reports extinguished street lamps after a warning of two Zeppelin airships sighted near Amiens moving toward Paris. The terse alert prompted precautionary blackout as authorities monitor potential aerial threat.
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