Churchill Listed For General in Frontline Service
Reports from Rome and London recount severe Italian losses at Igonzo and fierce Austro Hungarian counterattacks as Italy presses toward Gorizia. Winston Churchill, resigning as chancellor, is slated for rapid promotion to general and assigned to a grenadier brigade enduring cold trenches and hard duties.
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Debates Over Tod Sloan Deportation in Commons
London reports say Home Secretary Sir John Simon defended the deportation of former American jockey Tod Sloan. He stated the order was in the public interest and no criminal charge was pursued. Joseph King asked about potential charges and standard procedures.
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House of Commons
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Three Ships Torpedoed Reported By Malte Dispatch
London dispatch to Reuters from Malta notes two lifeboats with survivors from the British steamer Malmidhe reaching harbor. Conflicting records mention a Malinche sailing from SirA Greece to New York. The Kingsway sank with five lives lost, crew landed, others missing, while Sabrina was sunk off the North Sea by a German submarine and another coal carrier crew was taken to Emden.
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Reuters Celerim
Kill the Prisoners If Starvation Is At Hand Says German Ex Deputy
London dispatch reports German ex deputy Dr Heinz Pothoff argues in a Bonn published war essay that Germany would resort to extreme measures if near starvation. He suggests expelling inhabitants and driving them into enemy lines, and even killing hundreds of thousands of prisoners if necessary to hold out.
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Bonn
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Reichstag
Switzerland
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Germany
Germans Claim Swedish Ships Targeted in Baltic Waters
London reports the foreign office releasing a captain of a Swedish steamer stating that customs houses relay sailing details to Berlin and that Swedish vessels depart Baltic waters only to be stopped at the sound entry by German patrol boats for careful inspection. The note accuses Germany of violating sea freedom for neutral commerce in those waters.
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Premier Asquith Hails Shared War Sacrifices Labor Plea
British premier Asquith told a labor conference that war burdens must be shared and excess profits taxed or loaned back. Chancellor McKenna urged taking half of excess earnings for war bonds, while unions were asked to favor wage restraint and support government plans.
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Board of Trade
Kingland
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Gans and Wireless on Germany's New Aeros Can Take Big Crews
Baron Cederstrom reports in Copenhagen that Germany is shifting from light to heavy aeroplanes. The giant battle biplane described is nearly three times the size of the Albatross type, offering immense lifting power, stability and speed with heavy armor, guns, wireless gear, petrol, provisions, and a large crew onboard.
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Mystery surrounds Du Pont blast with no warning placards
Wilmington Del Dec 1 Officials from Du Pont say the Du Pont black powder plant explosion near Wilmington remains unexplained. An internal inquiry found no outside involvement and no placards warning of planned explosions were posted at Carneys Point New Jersey or along Brandywine Creek. No electric wire link to the plant was found and the company offers no further explanation.
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Disasters Prompt Theories Of Deliberate Cause And Fatalities
Reports debate whether the disaster was intentional while Patrick Donahue remains missing and eleven victims are identified only by clothing shreds. Undertaker scenes show relatives sorting parts as unidentified remains will be buried together. A minor smoke leaf powder blast at Du Pont Carneys Point causes no injuries. Officials say no Jusice action yet. the FBI may probe with state authorities.
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King George Visits Queen Mother on Birthday
King George, back in England after his France injury, left the palace to visit Queen Mother Alexandra on her birthday marking a rare public appearance since his return.
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Germans See Paths Open For American Trade As Rotterdam Goods Move
Berlin reports the American chamber of commerce in Berlin held its annual meeting to assess Germany United States trade. David Wolff reelected president said Rotterdam goods nearing shipment and hopes rise for trade resumption. He noted export duties and anti American pressure, urging reciprocity to protect the market.
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French Artillery Active in Divers Points Near Belgium
Paris reports intense artillery activity across Belgium near Boesinghe with French and British guns causing damage to German defenses a breach of about 80 meters opened in a German redoubt. Northern Artois saw cannonade and near Somme Oise fronts our batteries replied to bombardments at Daucourt Marguivillera and Cesaler Royse region.
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British use explosive bullets claims in Tanin report
Berlin dispatch notes the Constantinople newspaper Tanin publishes Surgeon Englander's report to the Imperial Medical Society alleging that British aluminum tipped dumdum bullets deform on impact. The Mantle splits at the point and inflicts severe, unnecessary wounds due to the heavier lead core. The Tanin says the method was deliberately chosen.
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Imperial Medical Society
Senator Phelan Buys $125000 White Stone House in Sheridan Circle
Senator John Phelan of California purchased the four story English basement home at 2249 FR street NW for more than $125,000. The 30 room, seven bath residence with hardwood floors and stained glass will become a social center as the family moves from the Shoreham Hotel. The property sits on Sheridan Circle with extensive grounds and a prominent social profile expected in Washington.
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John Phalan
California
George Clement Perkins
FR Street
Peyton Ruseau
Phelan
Shoreham Hotel
Hopewell Guard Increases to 1400 Men
Special to The Washington from Norfolk reports the Du Pont Powder Company plant at Hopewell now guards 1400 men up from 600. The rise follows an explosion at the Wilmington plant. Mounted troops number 360 of the force, and the rest are foot guards.
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