Eight Prominent Men Indicted For Fomenting Strikes in Munition Plants
Eight prominent men are indicted amid wartime tensions over strikes in munition plants. The report covers broad front artillery activity in the Vosges, French offensives, Allied operations near the Belgian coast, and various naval and political developments. The dispatch notes mixed battlefield updates, ship torpedoings with casualties, and movements of royal and military figures in the region.
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Diplomatic Mission Sailings Stir Debate in New York
In New York on February 28 captains and ministers including Captain Karl Boyed Colonel Edward M Mouse and Brand Whitlock prepared to sail for Europe. House and Whitlock issued statements denouncing reckless remarks and signaling American stance while awaiting embassies in London Paris and Vienna. Whitlock and wife reached the crowd outside the ship as the voyage commenced.
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French Girl Given Medal for Bravery in Battle
Mile Emilienne Moreau, a fourteen year old French girl, was awarded the French Military Medal for bravery under fire. She tended wounded and died with shells bursting around her as British ships evacuated. The article also notes U S figures and German agents facing indictments for conspiracy to foment strikes in munition plants while discussing statements from Captain Royed and others on war and press freedom.
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British Seize American Mail Aboard Steamers
New York reports that on December 13 the steamer United States was halted east of the Shetlands by a British cruiser and taken to Greenock for examination. There British authorities removed 1261 small parcels and 930 parcels post packages before relenting on the 18th. Dutch ships Tubanda and Nieuwe Amsterdam reportedly had American mail seized destined for Holland. Authorities justify seizures as freight under postal treaties, with Allied nations aiming to inspect mail between the United States and Europe.
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Pensions Backed by Toledo Democrat in Wilson Fight
Congressman Isaac Tt. Sherwood of Toledo Ohio argues for higher pensions and reduced defense spending as part of President Wilsons preparedness plan opposition. He cites Civil War service and introduced a dollar a day pension provision now law, urging fiscal priorities away from war readiness and toward social support.
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German Agent Von Hintelen Fund Scheme In Peace Council
New York reports a German agent named von Hintelen amassed unlimited funds through the Labor National Peace Council. He funneled 940,000 to his credit and aimed to finance propaganda to export munitions and strain U S relations with Mexico. Grand jury charged von Hintelen and Andrew Meloy in a passport probe. investigation to continue.
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Anaconda Mining declares quarterly dividend of 1.60 a share
In New York on December 28 the directors of Anaconda Mining Company announce a quarterly dividend of 1.60 dollars per share payable February 5. The board also notes an annual dividend rate of 16.0 dollars.
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Teutonic diplomacy faces rupture over submarine note
Washington reports Austria may sever diplomatic ties with the United States over the Ancona incident. Officials expect the Austrian reply to deter further talks. Vienna circles hint at a break unless a strong reason is found. High officials cite conversations among Premier Miha? and the foreign minister as fostering a potential rupture.
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Naval Academy for the West to be on Pacific coast
Secretary Daniels announced a Western naval academy plan with the new school to be located on the Pacific coast. Senators Milan and Kent of California are pursuing this, while Daniels seeks to expand Annapolis to twelve hundred midshipmen and to create a junior officers corps for the fleet. Further growth would need a second academy.
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General Dodge Facing Death Amid Uncertain Condition
General Creenville M, a well known figure, remained unconscious and critically ill at his home after several days of deteriorating health. Doctors reported no meaningful change in the forty eight hours, while still expressing guarded hope for improvement. Scientists in Convention at Champagne, Illinois, report the Society of American Dacter totegrete annual meeting opening at the University of Winds with about 100 delegates attending.
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Peace terms eyed after talks with Austrian minister
Paris dispatch reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg to Vienna to meet with Baron von Burlan on peace terms. Central powers will present conditions to the allies, with a first conference proposed at The Hague.
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New Haven Case Not Dismissed Amid Rockefellers Trial
Judge Hunt denied defense motions to dismiss the case against William Rockefeller and ten former directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad on conspiracy charges to hamper traffic in New England. He also denied excluding Metropolitan Steamship testimony involving Edward A. Robbing, with plans to revisit that issue later. The opening statement was omitted and trial pace expected at two to three days of evidence after holidays.
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Binet Simon Tests Questioned as Untenable Basis
In Chicago on December 8, psychologist Dr Wallin challenged the Binet Simon tests used to label feebleminded Americans. He argued that with tenable standards, the baseline feeble mindedness found in recent surveys would collapse, noting many well-functioning individuals from varied occupations would be misclassified under current criteria.
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Greek Steamer Theasstoniki Reported Safe After Storm
New York reports relief as radio from Greek steamer Thessaloniki states it is 300 miles from Sandy Hook at 1 30 a m and out of danger. Earlier four days of heavy weather pressed crew to issue distress calls while boiler and portholes were damaged. Stampalia mission sent to assist but later message sought aid. No further word was received today.
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Tungsten Ore Price Surges in Auction Bids
Bidding today yielded offers of 108 and 49 per unit for 60 percent tungsten ore, reversing a sharp rise from April when prices hit 5.50 per unit. The schedule for 60 percent ore rose to 2AZAC per unit, valuing ore at 7,559 per ton amid rapid advances in a month.
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