Sinking of Japanese Steamship Sada Maru in Mediteranean
Reports from Malta and Paris say the Japanese steamship Sada Maru was sunk in the eastern Mediterranean by a German or Austrian submarine. Details are unclear and shipping records show no Sada Maru of that tonnage. a 6227 ton Sada Maru exists but would not reach the region by December 22. The Malta dispatch also notes an Austrian submarine captured by two Italian torpedo boats, while a Münster powder factory and several ammo depots were blown up in Westphalia.
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Paris
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Amsterdam
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Reuter
Westphalia
Foreign and British War News Collide in December Reports
United States foreign trade for November reached a record half a billion dollars with imports at 164 million and exports at 331 million, while gold inflows totaled 61 million. In London, the British House of Commons voted to increase army strength by 1,669,000, reshaping command as General Robertson becomes Imperial staff chief. Eastern front notes describe German setbacks near Armentieres, Russian advances into Peria, and tense Greek political shifts affecting regional alignments.
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Varna
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Reece
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Turks Fight in Mesopotamia War Report From Front
Constantinople dateline December 22 reports Turkish war of see 5. Fighting along the Trak front near Kut el Amara and Darcanellas front with enemy bombardments repulsed. British casualties at Kut el Amara cited as 1424 total since retreat, including 260 deaths. News notes booty claimed and retreat described as disorderly. A cousin of Abraham Lincoln, Amalia Ugerin, dies in Kane County.
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India
J. Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
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Kutel Amara
Kaiser William An Illness Delays Western Front Plans
An official Berlin message reports Kaiser William II is laid low by a severe cellulitis-like inflammation described as a tight inflammation of the cellular system. The illness may delay his involvement in government and war planning as experts note rapid swelling and lymphatic signs. The London press notes the diagnosis and asserts the emperor’s condition could hinder his activity for several days.
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Gversena News
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London
Der
Berlin
Willam
Eryatpelan
Fight on Peace Ship May Quit
Debate rages aboard the Ford peace ship over preparedness with Fer enkin L. Jones of Chicago and Mev. Aked of San Francisco urging a defenseless stance. Opponents led by S S McClure of New York and Ben H. Lindsey of Denver push the case for preparedness. Lindsey and McClure reportedly may desert at Christiana as Ford sides against preparedness.
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Emperor Returns to Duties After Illness Rumors
A report claims the emperor came back from the front with throat crowble and feverish bronchial catarrh but was not confirmed. Two days later official word said he had improved and soon resumed activities, easing concerns about illness after a taxing year.
British Army Command Changes Reported from London
An official statement from London announces General Sir Archibald Murray to lead the First British Army in France succeeding Sir Douglas Haig. Sir Charles Monro moves to command the Firey Army. Lieutenant General Robertson becomes chief of the General Staff in the field, with Murray heading Imperial Staff in London temporarily. Major General R Whigham and J Kiggell receive sub commands as part of the reshuffle amid wartime leadership changes. სამუშაო
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Charles Vardenelien
Charles Monro
France
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Flondare
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Murray
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Robertson
Chile
Hale
Inchiel
American Troops Fire on Mexican Riot Amid Border Tensions
Washington reports that US troops near El Paso have orders to return fire against further deliberate shootings by Mexican forces. In Juarez a riot saw rioters shot as General Avila's troops faced American fire, with casualties among Mexican attackers and a warning to avoid escalation. Meanwhile the United States presses Austria-Hungary for full accountability over the sinking of the Ancona, demanding reparation and punishment for the submarine commander. The note asserts the incident violated laws of nations and humanity and seeks to preserve US Austrian relations.
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Imperial and Royal
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United State
Pittsburg Bank for Savings Fails in Open Market
Pittsburg Va December 22 The Pitts burg Bank For Savings one of the best institutions in the city failed in open for business this morning. It was closed by order of the Pennsylvania banking department and I Getty bank examiner was appointed temporary receiver. No statement was issued but it was known the bank could not weather the storm. The bank had about 75 000 depositors, including 4000 from other states, many saving accounts and a weekly savings plan for school children. Depreciation of securities and the Kuhn failures were cited as factors. The receiver hoped depositors could receive roughly fifty percent within sixty days.
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Stella
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Whiteburg Bank For Savlage
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Ty Jia Savings Plan
Peork
Jonen
Wandur
Kohn
Dances
Veceiver Getty
French plan to promote trade via global branches
Taris dispatch reports Premier Triand Kaye pledging aid to a French effort to boost trade. Secretary Jean Mernat of the Society for Protection of French Interests in Neutral States says branches would be extended to Lima, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco.
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TROOPS MOVED TO SALONIKA FROM EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
The Cotorne Gazette reports British forces stationed in the eastern Mediterranean have been withdrawn for redeployment to Salonika. The Overseas News Agency says Heiden troops on Imbros Lemnos and Tenedos have left to join Salonika. Mutinous sentiments and discontent reportedly followed, but officers were promised arms and reinforcements upon transfer.
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