Lansing Denounces Ancona Affair and Submarine Atrocity
Washington demands prompt punishment and indemnity after the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona by a German submarine. The note accuses the commander of wanton slaughter of innocent men women and children and warns that relations with Austria Hungary could be severed if not promptly addressed.
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Weelington
Austria-Hungary
Ancona
United States
Webmarine
Penfield
Lansing
Ministae
Auoss
Munk
US Ambassador Presses Vienna Over Ancona Sinking
Ambassador Penfield urges Austria Hungary to denounce the sinking of the Ancona as illegal and indefensible. He calls for punishment of the submarine officer and compensation for American citizens killed or hurt, arguing the incident violates law and humanity.
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Lansing
United Slates
United States
Ancona
United ‘States
Biggest of Bridges Linking Boston with the South Nears Completion
The Hell Gate steel arch bridge project in New York, part of a ten mile system, nears completion. It will connect the Bronx to Ward’s Island and Queens, enabling direct rail from Boston through New York and Philadelphia to the South. Estimated cost across Hell Gate is 20 million dollars, with the system totaling about 30 million.
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Boston
New York
Hell Gate
the Bronx
Ward's Island
Queens
New York, New Maven and Hartford
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Washington
Governments Reject Inhuman Action Condemned by World
United States Secretary of State Lansing denounces a sanctioned act as inhuman and abhorrent to civilized nations, noting it has caused the death of innocent American riverine lives. The statement calls for international condemnation and action.
Taken Into Custody In Slaying Case In Cincinnati
Cincinnati police say Herbert Voagh and Charles Perry, both of the city, were taken into custody at Eaton. They are wanted in connection with the shooting death of James Shan a nonunion painter and the beating of two other nonunion painters at the Christ Hospital annex last Thursday. The confession of Gabriel Sullivan, a striking painter now under arrest, implicates Cody and Perry.
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Cincinnati
Herbert Voagh
Charles Perry
Eaton
James Shan
New Christ Hospital
Gabriel Sullivan
Cody
Perry
Domestic Tragedy at McClead Crossing Kills Mrs Hare
Mrs Dan ford Hare aged eighty two was killed instantly when her buggy was demolished by Big Four train No 46 at the McClead crossing two miles north of Ashley. Her body was thrown over a fence to the right of the track in a fatal accident reported from Delaware.
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Delaware
Danford Hare
Big Four
McClead Crossing
Ashley
Ford Candidate Named for Nebraska Primary
Henry Ford of Detroit was listed as a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in the Nebraska primaries set for next April. William F. McCombs, Democratic National Committee chairman, issued a format calling for the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis on June 14, 1916. A fire at Sigau Phi fraternity house, Hamilton College, Clinton, caused an estimated loss of $60,000. A recall election for Mayor James G. Woodward and four Atlanta police officials was ordered by the Atlanta city council for day five, 198.
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Henry Ford
Detroit
Nebraska
William F. McCombs
Democatic National Committee
New York Democrats Form Champ Clark Presidential Committee
A group of New York Democrats establish the Champ Clark presidential campaign committee to boost his bid. Julius J. Binder chairs, with Philip Lewy as vice chair, M. L. Crames secretary, and Michael E. Tropauer treasurer. The circular calls for organizing in states and backing a one term plank.
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New York
Champ Clark
Clark
Democratic Party
Julius J. Binder
Philip Lewy
M. L. Crames
Michael E. Tropauer
Girl compelled to learn not flat world in Ohio case
In Chardon Ohio Justice Brigden ruled 12 year old Mary Miller must attend school despite her Amish father's opposition. The state won the bitter dispute with Miller fined five dollars plus costs while Middlefield Amishmen plan to backler Muller in further action.
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Chardon
Mary Miller
Middlefield
Justice Brigden
Joe Miller
Italians Arrested in Black Hand Murder Probe
Marion Ohio December 18 Chief of Police McDonough says federal officials will join the investigation into a Black Hand operation in the region. Twenty Italians have been arrested in connection with the murder of Antonio Cristofarre alias Tony Shoe.
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Marion
Po- Mee
Mayor Russell Shoots Self in Office
Russell, mayor of Hamlet and physician, died after shooting himself in his office with a revolver. Officials cite mental derangement from overwork as the cause. He was forty three years old.
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Napoleon
U., Bee. mi
A. Ts. Russell
Hamlet
Russell
Hair loss after gas stove explosion robs Massillon woman
Dec 13 Massillon reports a gas stove explosion that burned Mrs. George Pifer’s hair and left her scalp bare. She was lighting the stove when the blast occurred, sending her and nearby items scattered by the force.
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Massillon
George Pifer
Bulgars POUND Allied Forces Southeast Serbia Front
London reports a fierce six day battle as Franco British forces retreat in southern Serbia under renewed Bulgarian pressure. British losses include eight field guns and about 1500 men. Irish regiments cited for bravery aid the retirement of the Tenth Division while French lines withdraw near Lake Dorian. In the east, Grand Duke Nicholas captures Turkish positions on the Sultan Bulac ridge.
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London
Serbia
Ite
Berlin
Bulgarian War Office
Ghevgheu
British War Office
Munster Fusileers
Dublin Fusileers
Connaught Rangers
Var@ar
Paris War Office
Lake Dorian
Caucasus
Nicholas
Sultan-Bulac
Livestock Prices Across Markets From UVE Stock and Grain Chicago
Price listings show cattle and hogs by market region including Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Prime steers and heavy cattle appear with varying rates, while sheep and lambs are quoted with ewes and wethers.
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Chicago
Der
Heefers
East
Buffalo
Dee
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Helfern
A Modern Caesar Seeks Emperor Title Yet Remains President
The Chinese legation in Washington released dispatches about Yuan Shi Kai and the mandate test by Yung Shi Kai. It shows Yuan considering becoming emperor but pledging to stay president until a successor is named. The decree urges him to ascend the throne while he cites oath and country as reasons against breaking faith. Roosevelt approves Boy Scouts organization with a note on preparedness.
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Codes of Council
Washington
Yasu Shi Kai
Republic
Legation
Youn Shi Kai
China
Yuasa Sh Kai
Pekin
Shiek
Yuan
Rome
State Council
T. R
Boy Scouts
New York
Theodors Roosevelt
Seomr
James W. West
Boy Scouts of America
Bors
Toy Scouts Organization
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Uncle Garma
Corre
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Ambassador Penfield
American Press Association
Annae Ly
Jose
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Tatter
Steal
Sostom
Yuan Shi Kai
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