British Warships Jam the Atlantic Wireless Traffic
News wires report at least twelve British warships patrol the Atlantic between New York and the Panama Canal, blocking civilian radio traffic and ignoring requests to identify. Reports from Montevideo and Providence indicate additional British and German vessels active off South America and in the Pacific, with Japanese ships observed near Magdalena Bay and other coastlines.
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Belgium Taxed 7 Million Monthly and Fined 75 Million
Brussels reports to Handlesblad that the German Brabant governor told Belgian financiers Belgium must pay 36,000,000 francs monthly for German troops. A separate war levy of 375,000,000 francs is imposed as a penalty for neutrality violations and Germany’s losses.
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Brussels
Handlesblad
Brabant
Belgium
Germany
Joffre Sums Up Duty Save France Above All Else
Paris reporters meet Gen. Joffre at his headquarters in a quiet public school. He appears undress in tunic and boots, greeting editors and urging accurate war reporting. He dismisses medals, stressing that what matters above all is saving the country and preserving allied fortunes.
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Paris
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Alsatian Troops Desert at Alost and Berlin-Cologne Rail Line Grows
Rotterdam reports Alsatian troops garrisoned at Alost desert in large numbers, leaving only about 30 of 600. Separately eight more railway tracks are laid between Berlin and Cologne, creating a vast strategic line. Wheat price controls fail, prompting calls to permit commissions or state commandeering of supplies.
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Washington Post
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U S Plans for Naval Campaign Against Japan Missing
New York dispatch reports rumors that secret Navy General Board papers outlining a naval campaign against Japan have disappeared. The claim, linked to earlier loss of wiring plans for a new battleship, could not be confirmed by board members who largely declined comment.
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Washington
the Tribune
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Japan
General Board
Reassured as to D C and Paris shelling report
An executive committee report says no expectant hostility to Washington’s interests in the coming session. It notes efforts to expose any anti capital legislation and urges continued citizen outreach to Congress. The panel cites cooperation from civic bodies and minimal costs, with volunteer support.
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George Truesdell
M. A. Leese
Thomas l. Sidwell
Charles W. Richardson
Charles S. Bundy
Wallace Radcliffe
Janet Richards
Richard B. Watrous
RB. H. Warner
A. Lisner
Clarence Owen
Belgians Arm in Desperation Amid Hunger Riots
Halifax Nova Scotia November 30 A cable from Rotterdam reports Belgians starved and homeless. The American commission cannot obtain food in Holland or England and a new Belgian flight toward Holland begins. Refugees flood border towns as Belgians arm with any weapons to avert hunger and potential British retaliation.
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Rotterdam
Morning Chronicle
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Norwegian Ship Seized by Briton Taken to Halifax as Prize of War
The Norwegian steamer Sandefjord, carrying cotton from New York to Copenhagen, was taken to Halifax as a prize of war. Heavily laden, suspected contraband and balloon silk copper stored under cotton led to seizure after a British cruiser halted and examined papers. A prize crew was placed aboard and the ship ordered to Halifax. the Norwegian captain offered no protest.
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Brandreth Divorce Suit Claims Rivalry by Wife
New York, Nov. 30 report states lawyer W R H Wallman and Duncan C Pell Jr are among 44 correspondents mentioned in John Breckinridge Brandreth v Katharine Adams Brandreth. Brandreth alleges wife hosted visitors at Howlett Long Island and has paid $100 monthly support since separation. Justice Davis granted Mrs Brandreth temporary alimony of $80 monthly. A maid’s affidavit recounts an overnight visit by Pell and alleged serving of Pell's breakfast to him. Mrs Brandreth denies the maid's accusations.
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W. Rhoiteric Wallman
Duncan C. Pell, Jr
John Breckinridge Brandreth
Katherine Adams Brandreth
Brandreth
Howlett
Long Island
Wellman
Dora
Justice Davis
Marie Hansheen
Mrs. Brandreth
Mr. Pell
Portugal Plans to Move Army via Spain to Aid Allies
Madrid reports Premier Dato met at the state department for over thirty minutes with officials. Rumors say Portugal seeks an route through Spain to reach France and Belgium, should its army be sent to the front, to secure direct access to France.
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Spain
Washington Post
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State Department
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Belgium
U S TROOPER SHOT AND MEXICAN TENSIONS ROIL BORDER
Night reports say 75 American cattle were slaughtered at Maytorena Yaqui camp after border raid attempts. Maytorena denies duty, to pay for losses, officers to investigate. cattle may have strayed. Villa forces seize Pachuca and other looted items. plans to enter Mexico City. Americans warned against Vera Cruz travel as rail lines danger persists.
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Paulo Gonzales
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Veras Cruz
Interior
Rafael Zubaran
Carranza
San Antonio
Pablo Gonzales
Cecil Spring-Hice
State
Teutons Rush Reinforcements in Galicia Push Cracow
The Army Messenger reports operations in Galicia ending successfully. German forces press Austrian troops toward Cracow as cold weather slows the offensive. Several contingents reach Cracow’s approaches and defenders are being driven from the south. Morale among troops remains high.
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Cracow
British Destroyer Damaged After North Sea Collision
A British destroyer arrived at the River Tees on Saturday night badly damaged in the stern following a collision with a trawler in the North Sea. London reports confirm the incident and ongoing assessments of the damage and crew safety.
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River Tees
North Sea
Secret Radio Tower Sighted on Toro Cay in Caribbean
Boston dispatch reports a tall steel framed tower on Toro Cay in the Caribbean Sea. Officers of the steamer San Jose described the structure as a new wireless plant possibly built by a beligerent nation. Captain McKinnon confirmed the sighting upon arrival.
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Caribbean Sea
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