Allied Naval Council Formed to Coordinate War Fleets
Washington reports creation of an allied naval council to coordinate war fleets among the nations at war with the Central Powers. Members include US Secretary Daniels and Admiral Benson, with counterparts from France Britain Italy and Japan. The council will oversee operations, seek close coordination, and report to respective governments.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Japan
Benson
Admiral Benson
Daniels
Ministry of Marine
Paris
Monsieur Leygues
Marine
France
M. Jules Cols
de Bon
England
Eric Geddes
The
Admiralty
John Jellicoe
Bureau of Operations
Sims
European
Italy
Cusani Visconti
Funakoshi
Admiralties
Caddock Stuns Dr Roller In New York Catch Wrestling
Earl Caddock of Iowa defeated Dr. B F Roller of Seattle in 40 minutes and 59 seconds using a head scissors and cratch hold in the international catch as catch can tournament in New York. Caddock arrived from Iowa just hours before the match. Ed Strangler Lewis of Kentucky beat Pierre L Belge in 2 minutes 32 seconds with a flying head lock.
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New York
Earl Caddock
Iowa
Dr. B. F. Roller
Seattle
Cratch
Caddock
Strangler
Lewis
Kentucky
Pierre L. Belge
Government rests in Kaltschmidt trial over alleged plot
In Detroit federal court the government rested its case against Albert C. Kaltschmidt and five co defendants accused of conspiring to destroy public and Pelvis property in the United States and Canada. The defense pressed that the $28 000 of Count Von Bernstortz was a personal loan for buying stock in Kaltschmidt's Marine City salt plant. A ten year old Romeo boy testified about discovering fuse and powder connected to co defendant Franz Respa, while Respa's ally Mrs Ida Kaltschmidt Neef faced testimony about luring a plot to blow the St Clair river tunnel. The judge said no more until Tuesday morning.
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Detroit
Mich
Albert C. Kaltschmidt
United States
Canada
John Ballantine
Merchants’ National Bank
Kaltschmidt
Count von Bernstortz
Marine City
Kenneth M. Inman
Romeo
Mick
Franz Respa
Respa
Ida Kaltschmidt Neef
Franz Haeling
Waeling
Neef
St. Clair River
Port Huron
Sarnia
Ont
Tuttle
EXPECT ACTION BY PRESENT MONDAY
Washington dispatch reports growing expectation that President Wilson will decide how to handle the railroad question by Monday. Options under consideration include government operation or suspension of anti-pooling laws, ICC alternatives, appointing a federal administrator to oversee current railroad management, and the war board’s plan for lines to handle changes with policy tweaks. Names discussed for the post include Secretary Lane, Justice Brandeis, former Justice Hughes, and Secretary McAdoo.
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Washington
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad War Board
Capitol
Lane
Brandeis
The
Supreme Court
Charles E. Hughes
McAdoo
Smuggling Foodstuffs Over Swiss Border
In Berne a masked border party of about fifty people crossed into Switzerland to join a raid, then returned at night in cars that ignored frontier warnings. Guards fired, stopping the vehicles and uncovering large quantities of soap chocolate butter leather and fats hidden by German soldiers fleeing toward the Swiss frontier.
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Berne
Germany
Great Lakes Navy Band to Perform in City Wednesday
The Great Lakes naval training station band and orchestra, selected and trained by John Philip Sousa, will give a concert here on Wednesday night December 19. The jackies are touring Illinois, led by Captain William A. Moffett. Admission is free. all are urged to come early.
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Great Lakes’ Naval Training Station
Illinois Withulian
Nolan
Chicago
John Phillip Sousa
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
William A. Moffett
Sousa
German Blockade 3 Now Effective
London reports Germany effectively blockaded with near total import cutoffs from neutral countries. American policy cited as key, withholding exports to prevent aiding Germany. Oil fats cereal fodder and raw materials show steep declines in Holland and Scandinavia, with copper and hides also hit.
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London
Germany
Holland
England
United States
America
Norway
Scandinavian
Suffragists Plan War Hospital Unit
The 49th annual National American Woman Suffrage Association convention met in Washington with focus on expanding war work. Secretary Baker spoke as officers were re elected, and plans included financing a 50 woman hospital unit in France organized by Dr. Caroline Finley. The unit was accepted by the French government and Carrie Chapman Catt was notified.
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Washington
France
Executive Council
Congress
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Baker
Henry W. Rogers
New Haven
Conn
Giffa
Foreign insurance concerns get US license rule
Dec 15 President Wilson orders foreign insurance firms allied or neutral doing business in the United States to obtain a treasury license by February 1. Secretary McAdoo asks the national board of fire underwriters American institute of marine underwriters and the national workmen's compensation service bureau for regulatory input.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Treasury Department
McAdoo
National Board of Fire Underwriters
American Institute of Marine Underwriters
National Workmen's Compensation Service Bureau
Masquerade Ball Winners and Local Notices Stir Quincy News
A bustling Quincey item list notes Harry T. Chewing winning 25 in gold at the Swamp Angels masquerade ball, with 500 attendees and proceeds to buy Xmas gifts for soldiers and sailors. Several local residents and visitors are listed, including Miss Helen Hall in St Louis and Dr. Stan nus in Hampshire Street, along with railway and business updates and a call for Christmas savings club.
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Harry T. Chewing
Swamp Angels
North Side Boat Club
Helen Hall
St. Louis
Stannus
Hampshire Street
William Compton
Quincy
Compton
Old Co. F
H. C. Johnson
Johnson
Pasqua
Canada
Mississippi
Heitland
North Wirth
State Street Bank
Snyder
M. H. Gascoegrel
Philadelphia
Quincy Gas& Electric Company
Louis Musolino
Maine
George T. Thompson
W. J. Singleton
Burnside
Paris
H. L. Condit
Gus Sickman
Fred Kord- Siemon
Washington Street
Mr. Sickman
Portland
Ore
Willis Dick
Camp Logan
47Th Infantry
Albert Dick
State Street
J. T. Arnold
Loraine
A. Otis Arnold
North Twenty-fourth Street
Stove Mounters’ and Drillers’ Union
Turner Hall
Russell Haerle
Oak Street
United States Aviation Corps
Wanted Experienced stenographer by reference
Classified notice seeking a position from an experienced stenographer offering good references. Respondents should address C-42 in care The Whig. This small ad signals a reader seeking employment help with contact through the newspaper.
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the Whig
Fire on Mont Blanc Brought Halifax Disaster Into View
Halifax December 15 government court of inquiry heard Mont Blanc first officer Jean Baptiste Clockin describe the munition ship’s fatal blaze after Imo struck it in Halifax harbor. Clockin said Captain Lameduc refused to abandon ship, was last to leave, and that no drinking occurred aboard. He corroborated prior maneuver testimony.
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Halifax
Jean Baptiste Clockin
Lameduc
Mont Blanc
Clockin
Cures Colds in China Laxative Bromo Quinine
A box shows E. W. Grove’s signature and promotes a brominated quinine laxative claimed to cure colds. The retro patent medicine style emphasizes a single tab quick remedy priced at 30 cents.
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United States
E. W. Grove
China
Air Board backs reprisals as war policy
London, Dec. 15. Baron Rothermere, new air minister, said the air board favors reprisals to avenge the murder of innocent women and children. He argued for an eye for an eye, while condemning the idea that civilians are fair game, insisting Britain would fight for its survival despite the moral clash.
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London
Baron Rothermere
Air Board
von Ludendorff
Baron Rothermere cheers remarks on civilian outrages
The quote notes that the enemy must learn that outrages on civilians do not pay and that Baron Rothermere’s statement drew loud cheers. The remark centers on wartime propaganda and public reaction to harsh rhetoric regarding civilians.
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Baron Rothermere
Portugal’s President Banished From Country
Lisbon dispatch reports the revolutionary government orders former president Machado expelled by special train to live abroad until his term ends. War minister Major Norton Mattos seeks a one month furlough then wants to be sent to the front.
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Lisbon
Machado
Norton Mattos
Costa
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Swift
Friedman
Oak Grove
Limburger
British Air Board
Portugal
Bell-Ans
Guy Nations
Jacobs’ Jewelry Store
Hampshire
Our Christmas Club
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Ricker National Bank
Quincy National Bank
Adams County
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