Bulgars In Greece And Saloniki Clash In New Invasion Talk
London dispatch reports a forthcoming major battle likely in Greece as British and French forces withdraw along the Vardar valley toward Saloniki. Bulgarians push toward the Greek frontier while German intent and Greek neutrality questions surface. Italian forces reportedly land on the Albanian coast to aid Serbs and Montenegrins amid ongoing Gallipoli fighting. Mesopotamian and East Africa actions also feature in the day’s wartime briefings with naval losses reassessed and Gen Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien named to lead Western–African operations.
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Saloniki
Paris
Rome
Rossad
Qalipoli
Seddul Bakr
Mesopotamia
Horace Smith Dorrien
Kameruns
East Africa
Smith-Dorrien
South Africa
Ika
Balkan tensions rise as Germany threatens Greece
Rome reports Germany may invade Greece if Allied forces withdraw from Serbia, with pursuit toward Saloniki possible. The Greek king assures open sea routes for expeditionary forces. Bulgaria massed on the frontier uses Ghorgelt as a launch point for operations while Athens hints at a new entente blockade after demobilizing half its army.
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Greece
Germany
Athens
Serbia
Rome
Saloniki
Ghorgelt
Opera
Slaughter of French by Bulgarians on Vardar line
Wireless report from Wertin says Bulgarians pursuing Allied forces down the Vardar valley routed a French battalion and captured its commander. Across the river on Raha Mountain the Anglo French positions were driven from fortified posts as the pursuit of Gen Bailiauys division continued with heavy French casualties.
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Vardar
Miloktovo
Smokavitza
Kovanetz
Nebortz
Varder
Raha Mountain
Karanglarlar
British Cabinet Split Over Naval Law and Election Call
London dispatch reports Andrew Bonar Law warning unionists he may resign if revolt grows as Parliament debates continuation of the present war-time Parliament and a general election. Asquith defends government secrecy. bill reading proceeds amid party strife. In Washington Secretary Daniels limits battleship size, endorsing 36,000-ton to 38,000-ton ships with 16 or 17 inch guns and emphasizing numbers and auxiliaries due to torpedoes mines and air bombs.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Edward Carson
Houses of Commons
Bonar Law
John Simon
Asquith
Navy Department
Congress
Daniels
Panama Canal
Europe
Pennsylvania
California
oMlcsra
Off¢Lala
Britain Wants U. S. Steel for War Needs
J P Morgan Co, on behalf of Britain and France, issued inquiries for about 60 000 metric tons of steel largely for munition manufacture and for wire and structural shapes. Additional requests include 5 000 000 shells of 75 mm diameter for France. Most tonnage reportedly for the British government.
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Washington Post
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Vienna notes doubt U S position on freedom of seas
Delayed December report from Vienna says the American note to Austria Hungary about the sinking of the Italian steamer Ancona is weak on a key point. It questions whether Washington warned all belligerents, arguing the United States should have notified all governments of its stance rather than relying on newspaper reports.
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Austria-Hangary
Ancona
Wilson
Austria
Germany
Washington
Lusitania
Lta
Austrian Ruler Paralyzed Report From Rome
Rome dispatch to Matin says Emperor Francis Joseph is paralyzed in both legs and has lost use of his right arm. Vatican received word via Cardinal von Hartmann who went to Rome for a consistory. Emperor cannot sign state papers. a special stamp is used in his presence by his private secretary.
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Paris
Francis Joseph
Rome
Matin
Vatican
von Hartmann
Cologne
Haiselden to be expelled by Chicago Medical Society
Chicago reports Dr. Harry J. Haiselden faces expulsion from the Chicago Medical Society after findings by the ethical relations committee. The panel cites the publication of the Bollinger baby case and its sensational use in newspapers and films as grounds for action, despite the infant’s death.
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Chicago Medical Society
Spectal
Washington Post
Chicago
Harry J. Haiselden
Bollinger
Council
Hasselden
Allies Demand Indemnity for Submarine Losses
London dispatch states that Allied peace terms insist that the German mercantile flag will be barred from the high seas and Germany must indemnify for every ally vessel sunk by submarines or warships. The condition is reported as a key pledge by England and her allies in ongoing negotiations.
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Washington Post
London
Germany
England
Three Zeppelins Destroyed in German Accidents
Danish newspapers report three German Zeppelins were destroyed in November. The ships Z-28 at Tondern Schleswig, Z-28 near Hamburg, and a third unnamed craft were lost amid accidents in Bitterfield Saxony.
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Washington Post
Copenhagen
Germany
Tondern
Schleswig
Hamburg
Bitterfield
Saxony
Revolt Rumors Spread From Russia to Sweden
London reports and Berlin wireless say disturbances in Russia disrupt telegraph lines to Sweden and Russia Sweden. Troop movements near the Finnish frontier spur speculation of censorship and British demonstrations influence. Stockholm and Petrograd correspondents note reduced dispatches and possible Petrograd censorship amid troop movements.
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London
Berlin
Tuckerton
N. J
Swedish Poapera
Saya
Finland
Sweden
War Office
Fetrograd
Petrograd
Britain Divided On U S Securities Plan
London reports mixed reactions as Reginald McKenna proposes mobilizing American securities. Press split on government intervention and potential price effects with questions over whether the treasury intends outright purchases or borrowing on securities. Critics warn higher prices and market resistance.
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London
House of Commons
Reginald McKenne
McKenna
Treasury
Manchester Guardian
British Warships Bombard Ostend and Zeebrugge Defenses
London Daily Telegraph Boulogne correspondent reports Friday British warships bombarded coast defenses near Ostend and Zeebrugge. Germans abandon submarine plans at Zeebrugge. ports used as stores base. Wire entanglements smashed. German aviator over Ostend forced to retreat. British shells destroyed aircraft shed and contents. several anti aircraft guns and large guns knocked out. Germans did not return fire.
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Washington Post
London
London Daily Telegraph
Boulogne
Isaporta
Ostend
Zesbrugge
Aerial duel Ends With German Seaplane Sunk
British patrol off the Belgian coast reports a sharp battle in which a large German seaplane was hit and exploded on impact with the sea. SubLieut. Graham and observer Ince survived after their plane was damaged and forced to land. No trace of the German crew was found. The report notes both British officers were rescued.
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London
Graham
Sublieut
Ince
France Protest Note Over Descartes Seizures
United States government cables a note to the French foreign office protesting the removal by the Descartes of six Germans and Austrians from American ships Carolina Coamo and San Juan. The note cites precedent from the Trent and Plepenbrink cases and argues the men were not combatants and thus illegal to seize on the high seas.
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Parla
Foreign Office
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Coamo
San Juan
Lansing
Wilson
Auguec Plepenbrink
Windben
Conds
London
France
Mason
State Department
100000 German Guns Ready for Use on Front Lines
London December 14 The Daily Mail reports Berlin authorities say 100000 machine guns have been completed for the German defense line. Bulgaria and Turkey are said to have been supplied with firearms from Germany. All trains from Germany to Constantinople are running.
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Washington Post
London
Daily Mall
Berlin
Germany
Constantinople
Riotous Cologne Batter riot wounds 25 women
An Amsterdam dispatch to London papers reports 25 women wounded in a batter riot at Cologne yesterday. Mounted police charged the rioters as the crowd clamored for batter. Several women were said to be seriously hurt.
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Cologne
London
Amsterdam
Delay Relieved Due to Arrangements With Paris Authorities
London Dec 4 The British government has not yet told Sir Cecil Spring-Rice to issue safe conduct papers to Captains Boy-Ed and Von Papen as delays likely stem from coordinating with the French government.
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Paris
Washington Post
London
Cecil Spring-Rice
Washington
Americans Held by Villa Amid Mexican Loan Demand
Carranza forces threaten property seizure as 500000 peso loan is levied on the Madera Company. Thirty American employees are prisoners in Chihuahua, guarded and bound, with protest sent to the U.S. consulate demanding immediate release. Carranza troops push north, while new border raids threaten Texas as 600 Mexicans organize from Monterey.
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Carranaa
Gan
Te Madera Company
Pearach Synthete
Maders
Chihuahua
Villa
Rooss
Chihuahua State Penitentary
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Marion Letcher
Sila
Carranza
Chihuahus City
Monterey
Mextos
Dea
Texas
Allies' Bonds Decline As Underwriters Face Takeover
New York Dec 14 Regular Allied French 6 percent bonds traded at 35 over the low, with the syndicate expiring after today’s close. It is said only about two thirds of the $500 million issue has been sold, forcing underwriters comprising numerous banks and financial houses to absorb the unsold balance.
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York
Stock Exchange
Republicans secure 1900 convention on first ballot in Chicago
Chicago won the Republican national convention on the first ballot despite a split field. The vote totals showed Chicago 30, San Francisco 18, St. Louis 7, Philadelphia 2, with 623 votes total and a 27 vote majority. The convention will open June 7 in St Louis, preceding the Democratic gathering on June 14, as efforts to mount an offensive move forward were debated and plans for arrangements committees and temporary leadership were set.
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Republican
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Thompson
Julius Kali
P. Walbridge
Congress
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Oregon
Franklin ‘Murphy
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North Carolina
Fred W. Estabrook
New Hampshtre
Fred Stanley
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