German General Staff Plans US Invasion Exposed
The Star publishes extracts from Freiherr Von Edelsheim's Operations on the Sea. He outlines a German strategy to conquer the United States via a combined sea and land invasion, aiming to seize key Atlantic seaports and disrupt imports and exports within weeks. He argues Germany alone could conquer the United States, with England limited to sea power.
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British French Fleet Foiled at Dardanelles
Wireless report from Berlin says the combined Mediterranean fleets of Britain and France failed in an assault on the Dardanelles. Forts responded with heavy gunfire, driving the warships away.
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Roosevelt Warns of Invasion Plans from War Nations
Former President Theodore Roosevelt told a Princeton audience that two belligerents in the European war have drafted invasion plans against the United States to seize major cities for ransom. He urged military readiness, training for citizens, and a strong national stance beyond fragile treaties to defend the nation.
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War Situation Reports Across Europe In Early Frontline Updates
In France and Belgium German forces evacuated Veer canal west bank as allies claim gains along the line. Germany says Kaiser to return to front in a week. A Kiel barracks fire raises questions. Russia notes limited German advance but battles near Warsaw intensify. Austria-German efforts near Slavine fail. Turkey reports failed Dardanelles attack. Two German subs sunk near Firth of Forth in subsequent raids.
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Hunger Strike Hits City Jail Inmates Endure Starvation
Twenty inmates arrested December 4 refuse to pay for meals, endure mush and toast in receiving cells, sing, break windows, and demand Chief Lang. Grandaon collapsed from exhaustion and was forcibly fed, Haysley later collapsed. both are now hospitalized and eating twice daily.
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Padgett Defends Navy Preparedness Amid War Talk
Washington December 13 Representative Padgett, chairman of the house naval affairs committee, denounces press criticism of U S war readiness as clap trap and humbuggery. He cites reserve powder torpedoes and munitions and indicates support for two new battleships and eight submarines.
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New Haven Directors Plead Immunity After Deputy Slain
Deputy Sheriff Taylor of Poca tello Idaho was slain by prisoner J L Billard and J B Elton. New Haven directors urge immunity amid the case and investigations continue.
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Lonesomeness Cited By Model On Chorus Life
Berkeley based former model Maurine Rasmussen says loneliness drives chorus girls to accept stage door Johnnie invitations. She recalls New York's Winter Garden being swarmed by suitors and notes many girls lack home life, work nights, and social outlets making dinner dates seem appealing.
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Kaiser improving at Berlin front line
Berlin December 12 Kaiser Wilhelm II is convalescing satisfactorily according to his personal physician. The monarch is expected to return to the front in about one week to ten days.
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Allies weighing pope's Christmas truce proposal
London reports Britain leaving it to France to decide on the pope's armistice idea. Joffre's choice hinges on near term military状况. Russia's rejection may not reflect western powers. Vatican later said the truce efforts failed with one power opposing.
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Submarines Raid Firth of Forth Reported by Daily Mail
The Daily Mail reported two submarines raid the Firth of Forth in Scotland on Wednesday and that both vessels were believed sunk, though the report carried no confirmation.
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British Fleet to Land 300 Wounded at Falkland Islands
A wireless message to Montevideo from Admiral Sturdee’s fleet requests 300 beds for wounded sailors. The landing is planned for Monday. Most injured are believed to be German sailors from the Falkland Islands battle.
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Barrack at Kiel Burned Mystifying Fire Mystery
A Copenhagen message reports Kiel built Gottorp barracks burned, with German authorities keeping the fire’s origin secret. The incident arrives amid wartime secrecy and uncertainty as observers seek details on the blaze.
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Tars Hungry for Pills Stop Ship
Excitement ran high aboard the Italian liner Ausonia when a British warship halted the vessel in mid ocean. The war dog had run out of tobacco and, after her wants were filled, the battleship resumed its course.
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Dreamland hosts 22 dollar chimney kids show
The Class A theatre turned over to The Star the amount of 22 dollars for the little chimney kids Christmas show at Dreamland.
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Exchange Opens Under Restricted Trading Plan in New York
The New York Stock Exchange opened at 10 a m under a new plan of restricted trading. Early sales were steady with notable gains over July 30 closing prices. Rumors that Hill liners would arrive here were unfounded.
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