German Troops Rearming On Balkan Fronts Amid Wide Fighting
The war report notes German forces forming at the Greek border and along the French front while heavy clashes unfold on the Balkans. Bulgarian advances seize four towns near the Serbian frontier as operations continue south of Mievije, Slenica, Ipck, Djakova, Tibra, Struga, and Ochrios. Western theater sees artillery duels near Hill No. 193 and actions around Flanders. Turkish forces push toward Aden, and a French battalion is reported annihilated near Serbia by Bulgarian bayonet attack amid broader river line maneuvers on the Vardar. Officials discuss Greek stance and Entente positions, with recruiting offices overwhelmed in Britain.
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Russians Stage Daring Night Raid At German Lines
Petrograd reports a Russian night raid by a small company from the Eighth Second Army that surprised German and Austro German forces near a village. Ten Cossacks captured officers including two generals and several staff officers within about fifteen minutes, with Germans and Austrians panicking and retreating.
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British protest over ship seizure during Atlantic voyage
Ambassador Paro in London reports Britain has acceded to the American protest against seizure of two ships of the American Atlantic line. The steamer Hocking and Genesee will not be requisitioned, but service terms remain under review.
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Britain Accepts Prize Court Delays For Ship Reprieve
Great Britain will not seize the ships of the American company without prize court proceedings. Secretary Page announced receipt of Ambassador Page's telegraphic report. The decision was welcomed in official circles, easing fears of compulsory requisition without due process. The Hocking and the Gencere, among others, faced measures tied to German funds linked to the purchase.
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French Retreat Pure Strategy in Balkans
London. Des 91p m The French retirement from the Krivolak Carha portions is described as a pure strategy move following Bulgarian activity in southern Serbia. A desperate effort by the French left to link with Serbian forces failed at Babuna pass due to time and resource limits. The readjusted lines shorten the front and seek winter quarters, with new position near connected strong lines held by the First Balkan Army.
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Krivolak-Carha
Serbia
Reuter Hissack
Saloniki
Iast
Babuna Pass
Allies Safe From Surprises In Saloniki Defense
Parla dispatch reports German and Austro German forces marching toward Monastir and Nevrokop with cavalry around Itsy and Steumitna. Front concentration on the Greek border delays attack until after December 20, while Saloniki defenses are strengthened and allied communications safeguarded.
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New Du Pont Plant Burning Sparks Richmond Alarm
Richmond Va December reports a fire at the New Du Pont powder factory near Peloraburs with officials uncertain about its reach. Governor Stuart ordered militia sent to Pelerahure as strange arrests and railway disruptions added to a tense situation amid limited details from Du Pont officials.
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Dlecuaa Ibe
Two American ships searched by a French cruiser
Reports say the American steamers Cuomo and Carolina were stopped and searched by the French cruiser Des Cartes near San Juan Porto Rico from 2 to 3 30 and four German firemen were taken aboard. The ships were bound for San Juan from New York and were under the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Co. authorities say the searches aimed at Waldemar Wepp and John Etubbe, German and Austrian consuls in New York. Washington notes no excitement and confirms the right of belligerents to visit and search American ships under certain conditions. The incident may not trigger diplomatic exchanges.
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Exports Break All Records in New York Port
New York December 3 exports through the port topped all records by exceeding 180 million dollars. Foodstuffs wheat and explosives like cordite and guncotton formed a large share of shipments, with iron and steel, automobiles, aircraft parts, and other items also sent abroad. Purchases were about equally divided between England and France.
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Two More Steamers Sank In British Greek Shipping Losses
Tandon December 3 15 58 pT reports the British steamer Veria of 3229 tons owned by the Collard line sunk. The Greek strainer Goulandris of about 1042 tons gross, built in 1805, is also sunk. Veria arrived at veto November 1 from Liverpool. Goulandris likely the Goulanders.
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Ford Sends Word to the President About Oscar II Trip
Waasington December 2 A wires Mrs ings from Henry Ford aboard the steamer Oscar II. It was received at the White House today. Mr Ford asked the president to clarify inaccurate newspaper accounts of proceedings on board the Oscar II and said he personally voted on the trans Atlantic trip.
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Germany Ready to Talk Peace Says Hollweg
Imperial chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg told the Reichstag that peace would not endanger Germany but only if terms respected its dignity and safety. He argued that peace proposals must avoid prolonging the war and warned against accepting a peace that concedes German strength. Deploring allied demands, he asserted Germany would discuss terms only if they match its needs and security.
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New War Material Firm Formed In Connecticut
An announcement from Merlin Fire Ans company of Ita plant to Merlin Arma cor poration states a capital stock of 3 800 000. The new company plans large contracts for war material for Bumper. English port death report from London notes the death of Fle Mortison, a London dramatist born in 184?
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German-American sentiment on Wilson message sparks criticism
Berlin outlets mock President Wilson and condemn German-Americans over neutrality and war support. Tageblatt and other papers note harsh German reactions, fault U S industry and media for taking sides, while Kreuz Zeitung argues Germany bears no blame for private actions.
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FIERCE fighting on the French front and Balkan shifts
Reported heavy fighting on the front in France and Doiran sector as Bulgarian forces press near Doiran and Serbian units retreat into Albania. Austro Hungarian forces reconcentrate around Struma region. Serbian troop total and territorial movements are given with uncertain figures. In Washington, Sergeant J F Huntington receives a championship award and assignment to tour with a Canadian regiment in Europe.
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