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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1914
Page
17
French journals report wartime pressures on Paris editors as censorship tightens. Papers cut pages, advertising dwindles, and subscriptions fall while editors face early deadlines and heavy penalties. The system uses dual Paris and Bordeaux censorship with inconsistent rulings and strict seizures.
The article notes Joffre’s humility despite receiving the Military Medal, contrasting it with the Legion of Honor. It recounts Napoleon’s motives for honors, mentions Canrobert’s on-field praise, and lists recent Military Medal inscriptions including Conductor Desbrus, Sergeant Cabour, Lieutenant Carrere, and others who earned acts of valor in battles such as the Aisne.
London dispatch notes British and Swiss debates on neutrality extend to airspace and wireless messages. Lawyers discuss whether sovereign airspace prohibits wartime communications, citing past trespass rulings and U S cases on airborne or overhanging claims, with opinions split on effective occupation and who controls the air.
Manchester N H December 26 resumption of factory time in every department announced by W H Show Manufacturing Co today. The notice states all hands return to regular hours as the focal whope will be cared.
Berne reports official figures showing Germany holding about 500000 prisoners of war including French English and Belgian nationals. Also 200000 Polish and Russian workers detained as farm laborers. An army of 500000 men is to be used for winter work on rivers railways canals and soil cultivation. By autumn 1915 an estimated 1550000 acres may be cultivated. The 260000 acres already used for potatoes will be ready for next year.
London reports that the French submarine Curie, aiding other subs, attempted to force an entrance into Pola harbor to torpedo the Austrian squadron. It collided with a net, struck by two shots, sank slowly, and most of its crew, aside from one officer, swam ashore and were captured.
London claims British authorities were told Germany would no longer honor exequators credits for Belgian consuls. The move shocks England as a potential step toward Germany's official control of Belgium, risking nonrecognition of American Minister Brand Whitlock and Spanish Minister the Marquis of Villa Lobos.
In Kansas City on December 26 Frank P. Walsh announced thirteen more witnesses who will appear before the U S Commission on Industrial Relations regarding investigations into American charitable foundations. The roster includes Jane Addams Jacob Hollander Henry Ford August Belmont Samuel McRoberts Amos Pinchot William H Allen John Haynes Holmes Boyd Fisher R Fulton Cutting Charles P Nell W L McKenzie King and James Mack ive, with dates set to begin in New York on January 5.
A taxi with three men collided with a Long Island Railroad train on Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, breaking through an iron fence and plunging twenty feet onto tracks. Charles Robeck, 21, died in the wreck. George Place, 21, and Michael McManus, 23, were seriously injured as investigators noted the taxi’s steering gear was defective.
Walter D. Laramie and his wife of Enfield were brought to Hanover hospital with bullet wounds likely to be fatal. Laramie is charged with the shooting after a quarrel born of jealousy during a nighttime drive.
Washington reports a dispute over 11000 dollars in coin taken from Port au Prince by the US gunboat Machias and delivered to New York. Haitian minister Salem Hemos pressed Secretary Bryan to return the funds to Haiti, while Bryan has yet to decide.
The Norwegian bark Padang reached a port on December 26 after sailing from Padang Sumatra on August 12 with a cargo of coffee. Crew had no knowledge of the war until a British cruiser signaled outside the harbor. The voyage description notes they saw a flat vessel and heard about the war in transit.
Reports from Monterey and consular circles warn of alarming food shortages in Mexico where towns plead for help. The American Red Cross appeals for 2400 cheap blankets as winter deepens shortages, while observers compare Mexican hunger to Europe’s wartime distress.
A Calmuck delegation in Petrograd requested to serve in the Russian army and offer to supply 500,000 mounted troops. The emperor grants military organization and privileges akin to Cossacks. About five million Calmucks, Muslims, are noted as skilled horsemen. Delegation to present $200,000 and 1,500 horses to the Imperial treasury.
More than 125 individuals are named in the indictment amid an alleged conspiracy to corrupt Terre Haute elections. Mayor Roberts is charged with numerous overt acts including levying assessments on saloon proprietors, directing false registrations, transporting voters between precincts, recruiting men to intimidate voters, and influencing election boards. The case alleges federal jurisdiction over acts akin to those of a U S senator or congressman and violations of postal laws used to forward the scheme.
Countess Washington reports Secretary Bryan is pursuing through the German government the removal of Countess de Bulnseret, once Mina Caroline Storey of the city. German authorities in Brussels would not permit her to join her Belgian minister husband at Petrograd or to contact her mother, Mrs Storey, who learned through friends of her daughter's alleged fate.
Fort Smith Ark December 26 judge threatens av anecciares pricex after numerous threatening letters. Judge foaming is disqualified and Judge James P Elliott South Dakota named to preside at January term of federal court here when coal miners charged with conspiracy against the government will be tried. McAdoo leaves for Panama California exposition. Nothing of note reported from the front this evening war office communication states.
Correspondent reports French bicycle troops at Apremont, France repelling a German assault. Cyclists mounted bayonets and charged the bridge head, driving Germans back within minutes as reinforcements arrived and the town was recaptured.
London Dec 26 Arrangements for an international Socialist peace conference in London January 17 with neutral country representation by four delegates. Seppe Borgeler, Danish Socialist leader, doubts practical results but believes the conference may pave the way for resuming friendly international relations after the war.
Washington reports 21 modern battleships will lead the Navy through the Panama Canal for the Panama Pacific Exposition opening ceremony. Rear Admiral Pletcher met with Secretary Daniels. flotilla destroyers undecided.
In Douglas Arizona on December 26 the Agua Prieta garrison in the Mexican town across the border dug entrenchments and laid barbed wire and mines as advance guard of Governor Maytorena forces, led by Colonel Armuifo Games, neared within six miles. Reinforcements expected to bring Gomez's force to about 800 men.
Australian troops arriving in Cairo are to be housed in a large encampment near the pyramids for training. A German officer is reported among the contingent, while Washington notes new lists of absolute contraband including sulfur and glycerine.
A brief fragment shows names such as ALEXANDER BROKER and BRITT Civilining, with mentions of attorneys including SPERRY and W. H. TAYLOR. The text references firms, locations like Las, and indicates a program or meeting in 202¢ with various legal figures.
Firefighters subdued a small blaze thought to have begun in a hotel on West Pike Street. The flames damaged part of a room, causing an estimated fifty to sixty dollars in damage before the fire was brought under control.
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