Balkan War News Across Entente Lines and Front Changes
London reports the Turkish torpedo boat destroyer Yat Hissar sunk by a British submarine in the Sea of Marmara with a supply steamer and four sailing vessels destroyed. British forces in Mesopotamia reach Ket-el-Amar on the Tigris after retreat. Reports from Athens indicate Greek resistance to concessions while Entente powers push for a Balkan settlement. Serbian troops retreat toward Monastir join French forces under General Sarrail. Frontline updates show sporadic artillery duels and air losses on various fronts with limited advances and strategic moves shaping the Balkans.
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Yat Hissar
Sea of
Marmara
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Sayvilie
Teatenle Columnar
Montenesvin
Slenica
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Anmy
Dapaume
Cayé
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Niza
Markgrafen
Courtland
Feansh
Yaris
Dec
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Monneth
Kavadar
Hatase
Balkans
Rumania
Umania
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Tiaka
Athens
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Aterward
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War Council
Paris
Itali
Adheran
Ententa
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Forme
Secon
Mt Ie
New Indictments Target German Conspiracy to Attack US Ships
New charges filed in New York accuse Robert Fay Walter Schele Max Urettung Dr Herbert Keluzte Englebere Dronkhorst and Paul Day reho of conspiring to kill or injure and to destroy ships. The indictments specify the conspiracy targeted Americans and ships partly or wholly owned in the United States and cover technicalities within U S waters.
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New York
Indictmenin Co
Ceturord
Robert Fay
Walter Schele
Max Urettung
Herbert Keluzte
Englebere Dronkhorst
Paul Day Reho
Aan Fay
Fay
United States
Unwelcome Peace Mission Hindered by Post Request
A London letter notes a request in the House of Commons to inform Henry Ford and William Jennings Bryan that their proposed voyage to the country would be irritating and nowshome. Lord Robert Cecil replied that only members of the peace salon could respond, delaying action on the matter.
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London
Ldeth A. Cornwall
Hheral
Henry Ford
Willlar Jenninge Uryan
Robert Cecil
Alfalrn
Debating American Presence Sparks House Questions
Amid parliamentary scrutiny the undersecretary faced a barrage of questions about foreign sentiment and American status. Members mocked the notion of conveying any acknowledgment to those present, while Lord Robert Cecil argued the government should not send intimations to people deemed unimportant. Laughter followed a Woolwich member's quip about certifying attendees as sane.
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Edm
America
Robert Cecil
Wil Crooks
Woolatch
Saney
Opening of the Fifty-Fourth Congress Draws Thousands
Washington December 6 thousands of visitors packed the capitol for the start of the fifty fourth congress. Cold winds and overcast skies greeted the day. Delegates and spectators gathered early for the opening ceremonies while Representative Mondell of Wyoming led attention to the Susan B Anthony constitutional amendment for equal suffrage as the first major act. A parade of women suffragists delivered a large petition to a committee urging a federal suffrage measure.
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Washington
Mondreda
Historia
House
Senate
Capitol
Representative Mondel
Wyoming
Congress
British Ship Eludes German Submarine Attack
London December 6 10 25 am The British steamship Japanese Prince of 4876 tons gross was attacked by two German submarines but escaped after a chase of about half an hour. The ship carried a large crew and several passengers and put clear. Captain Jenkins was awarded 1590 pounds for gallantry, with a similar sum divided among the crew.
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London
Carri
The
Prince Line
Jenkins
Two Submarines Sunk the Ancona
A consul’s message reports survivor Olusenpe Torriaso saying the Ancona was attacked from both sides by submarines, one on the port side and the other starboard. He recalls gunfire in the dining room, saw a large submarine with cannons, and notes several wounded left aboard the escort vessel.
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Washlorton
Mason
Tunle
Olusenpe Torriaso
Ancona
Abelling
Guesippe Torrisso
Torrisco
Time for Peace Has Not Come Says Field Marshal Von Hindenburg
Field Marshal von Hindenburg told Dr Paul Galdmann that Germany cannot seek peace now as German forces are not yet battered. He praised German tactical strong positions especially in the east and said Russian reserves will only fill cadres. He added it would give him joy if the war does not end until England Serbia and Italy are punished.
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London
von Hindenburg
Paul Galdmann
Germany
Saya
Herlin
Reuters
Amsterdam
Shaeld
England
Serbia
Chemicals in liner boilers delay Minnesota voyage
San Francisco reports that chemicals in the water of the Hill liner Minnesota may have caused a boiler breakdown. Sixteen boilers were out of commission by lesky tubes at various times after the ship left Seattle November 14 for London with 18,000 tons of foodstuffs. Despite carrying 500 extra tubes, supply is nearly exhausted. Captain Garlick has not commented. the Minnesota will be towed back if needed and return here for repairs with adequate facilities, as the vessel carries a French poller system not yet satisfactory.
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San Francisco
Minnesota
C. W. Wiley
Marten
Great Northern Steamchin Company
Lesky
Seattle
London
Wiley Id
TW. Garlick
Tagus
Dauntless
Wiley
Inia Ban Diezo
Becauer
Fifteen Germans Seem Sentenced For Airman Betrayal
London reports from Amsterdam that a trial at Thrusses on November 15 resulted in fifteen Germans sentenced to two and a half to fifteen years for treasonably hiding and aiding French airmen and supplying men to the army. Three others, including the wife of a condemned man, received shorter terms for not denouncing the crimes.
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London
Amsterdam
Reulere Getegtara Company
Thrusses
German embassy demands reason for withdrawal of attaches
Washington dispatch reports German ambassador seeks US explanation for proposed withdrawal of Capt Hoyed and Capt von Papen, naval and military attaches. Berlin denial follows, with Germany prepared to contest withdrawal if only Archibald and Hamburg-American incidents cited. Move reflects diplomatic tension amid safety and conduct questions.
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Washington
Son
Becustari
State Department
Hoyed
von Papen
Aed
United States
Germany
Archibald
Department
Attr
Ciate
KR Toston
Anklog
Royed
Count von Bernstorff
Optnion
Me Wax
Uwsell
Berlin
Gerard
Start
Franz von Mapen
Dec
Remnatorf
Mexico
Defendants Deny Involvement in Vessel Operation At Trial
The article reports Iambure and American defendants denying any operation of a vessel. It notes investigations into hrectlog of a dines orhera and the possible links to the North and Marina Quesada. Officials from Vedera and Baltimore authorities discuss next steps with German naval attaché Karl Moyed and others in Chicago, aiming to present the matter to a federal grand jury.
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Dines Orhera
Vedera
Lermantlosd
Ines
Baltimore
Whithin Vole
Hans Seburen
Noord
Cramer
Tlacksmitha
Alan
Labor
New York, Nee
Utah Irrigation Law Upheld By Supreme Court
The Utah irrigation law authorizing water access to enlarge canals after compensating owners was upheld as constitutional. The ruling comes amid a broader decision on expatriation law applying to women who marry foreigners, affecting registry rights in San Francisco.
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Washington
Del
Supreme Court
Dee
California
United States
Stra
Fthel Mackenzie
San Francisco
France Will Not Seek Peace Until Alsace Lorraine Restored
The article reports French officials and speakers urging continued war aims, declaring no peace while Alsace and Lorraine remain under German control, Serbia and Belgium not restored, and German militarism eradicated. M Thomas and Maurice Barres address a memorial for 1870 veterans, asserting unity and a single road to liberty through force.
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Alsace
Lorraine
Belgium
Serbia
Albert Thuawne
M. Thomas
Regamts Place
Thoma
Masco
Lorraina
Hilgram
M. Thoman
Sovielist Party
Maurice Barres
League of Patriotn
Fraser
Aluace
Venizelos Urges Abstention in Greek Elections
Ex premier Venizelos issues a manifesto warning Greeks against voting in the upcoming general elections. He criticizes the cabinet and constitutional regime, accuses the government of manipulating elections, and calls for unity to prevent internal strife while the foreign crisis continues.
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Venizelos
Tarle
Euphibedios Venizelos
Permier
Greece
Iberty Party
Teranamle
Avlegerih
Caria
Mantfraig
Imy
Dari
M. Venizelos
Zelree
Colorado liquor law upheld by state supreme court
Colorado statewide prohibition authority affirmed by the state high court in a unanimous ruling. Justice Wo UL Gibbert wrote the opinion finding special charter authorities lacked power to regulate traffic as prohibition takes effect on January 1, 1915. New York dispatch notes seven teams set a world bicycle record at Rice Koure, 21 miles, with Greida leading.
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Cole
Dee
Colorado
Atala Extreme Court
Wo Ul, Gibbert
Eee
York
New World
Rice Koure
Lare
Greida Lealing
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