Italian Troops Occupy Albanian Port of Durazzo
Geneva reports on good authority that Italian troops have occupied Durazzo, Albania, corroborated by the German consul and staff fleeing to Berlin via Switzerland. Montenegrin forces drive Austrians back in fierce front-line fighting. French occupy Turkish land Casteloriza between Rhodes and Adalia. Rumors of Russian offensives grow as German and Austrian fronts exchange heavy artillery.
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Austrian Ships Sent to Bottom in Allied Engagement
Paris reports two Austrian torpedo boat destroyers sunk after attempting to bombard Durazzo. Allied forces pursued the remaining Austrian squadron to sea toward the Austrian base. The French naval department said an Austrian division emerged from Cattara to shell Durazzo and suffered losses including the destroyer Lika blown up by mines.
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Lika
Austrian Attermpts To Ta Force Retreated In County
Fragmentary wartime report notes Austrian efforts to engage and harass forces that retreated to a county. It mentions sunk supply autos and destroyers Iika and Trplav, with details on ship length and armament. Enemies pursued by allied ships in the area amid ongoing naval action.
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Lansing Offers Widespread Plan for Pan American Unity
Secretary Lansing proposes Pan American unity including a single arbitration framework and a ban on war materiel shipments to revolutionaries. The plan aims to bind Latin American nations in a united bulwark against invasion, with details kept confidential as diplomats review the proposal. The move follows his earlier Scientific Congress speech calling for one for all and all for one in the Americas.
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Lake steamer Nyack burns at Muskegon dock
Muskegon Michigan December 30 The steamer Nyack owned by Crosby Transportation and among oldest vessels in Great Lakes trade burned at its dock. Built 1876 the 43 by 23 foot craft weighing 1881 gross tons valued at 150000 and likely uninsured, fire discovered only after flames spread through the hull.
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Crosby Transportation Company
Imasenkor Busloess
Great Lakes
Republicans to Attack Wilson on Mexican Policy Fight
Washington December 30 Republicans of the Senate foreign relations committee plan to attack President Wilson's Mexican policy when Congress reconvenes. Senator Borah said opposition targets the ambassadorial appointment of Henry P Fletcher to Mexico, not Fletcher himself, as Republicans press for recognition tied to guarantees for American lives and property. Germany has recognized Carranza's de facto government in Mexico.
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Rough Voyage of Steamer Bankdale From Port Ford
The steamer Bankdale arrived from Port Ford after a severe encounter. A November explosion in No 6 hatch caused a fire that destroyed 200 bales of cotton and damaged the cargo. On arrival at Dordeaust, a fire in the hold prompted an inquiry. no bomb report was listed in the cable.
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Austria Replies to U S Note on Sinking Ancona
Washington Dec 30 Ambassador Penfield said Austria’s reply to the second American note concerning the sinking of the Ancona has been received. The State Department announced the note is about three thousand words and must be placed in code before delivery to Vienna. Paris reports progress in the Vienna-Washington talks and that Baron von Korais presses for a final reply while Berlin-Bertin communications continue.
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Why Germany Is Most Efficient In War Era
Washington dispatch reports William Evelish Walling of New York argued before the American Sociological Society that Germany’s efficiency stems from dismantling parasitic class ownership and tighter autocratic control. He compared Germany’s economy to Great Britain and France, claiming Junker influence and bureaucratic wealth support sustain industrial strength despite costs to civil freedoms.
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France
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New York
American Sociological Society
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Storms Cover Wide Area With Snow Across Northwest
Walla Walla Washington reports the coldest weather of the season with heavy snow, hindering cars and freezing temperatures. The storm spans Arizona to the Dakotas, bringing subfreezing readings and planned snowfalls in Kansas Nebraska Missouri. Ohio digs out from deep snow with downed wires gradually repaired, while California notes snow on orange trees in the true fruit district and a Hollywood snowfall.
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Caillaux Again Stands Tall in French Politics
Joseph Caillaux, the French politician whose career was eclipsed when his wife killed Gaston Calmette, again stands high in French politics. He is regarded as the logical leader of the Socialist and Radical elements in the Chamber of Deputies, having succeeded to leadership on the death of Jean Jaures.
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Gaston Calmette
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Rains Affect California Citrus Regions and Western Weather
The report notes rain in Los Angeles and citrus belt towns like Riverside Altadena Idlaha Bloomington as moisture falls then dries in Bon Hiernanting and surrounding foothills. Elsewhere, the east experiences clearing after storms with resumed schedules while Idaho and Montana report record low temperatures and near zero readings across Spokane and surrounding areas.
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Candy Factory Owners Indicted in Fire Deaths
New York December 34 Edward Mamond and Cerilis Diamond owners of the Diamond Candy factory were indicted on first and second degree manslaughter charges for the deaths of 12 people in a November 6 fire. Cancer claims include failure to provide fire protection. They pled not guilty and were held for 10000 each. Samuel Parkin and Samuel Simon, owners of the Esse Shirt company occupying the third and fourth floors, faced counts for maintaining a locked trap door on the stairway. They pled not guilty and were held in 3900 ball each.
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Greek steamer Thessalonike reported safe in rough seas
New York dispatch says the Greek steamer Thessalonike, making for the area with a strong gale and four mile per hour winds, sent radio moorage reports noting “On account of small damage” and that engineers expect no danger. The message indicates a possible Saturday morning arrival.
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Governor Hammond Dies Sudden in Clinton La
Minnesota Governor William S. Hammond died suddenly at Clinton Louisiana while visiting land and lumber interests. He fell ill after breakfast, died minutes later, with private secretary J A Nowell and staff assisting. Lt Governor Burnquist, a Republican, becomes acting governor.
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Biggest Timber Cut In History In Sawyer County Wisconsin
Sawyers County Wisconsin anticipates a record timber harvest this year totaling 125,000,000 board feet. Sixty percent of the cut will be hemlock with the remainder hardwoods and pine. About 50,000 men are expected to be employed in the operation across the ports and by various lumber companies.
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Protest Against Detention of Sims
A protest action is reported over the detention of Sims involving Washlegion and Wee 30. The notice claims forceful detention by military authorities of both Villa and Carranza factions, with Representative Mang and Mr Silom named in the inquiry regarding Harry Sime, brother of RW. Bima, a former United States attorney at Chicago.
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