Britain Faces Crisis as Neutrality Rights Hit by British Sailors
Amid fears of a fresh maritime confrontation, American business leaders warn the United States may face its greatest crisis since the Civil War as Britain tightens wartime restrictions and violates neutrality around the Panama Canal. Reports cite humiliating treatment of American passengers by British officers and calls for firm action to defend rights at sea and in American waters.
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WARSHIPS TO GUARD PANAMA CANAL DELAY EXPLAINED
The President and Cabinet agreed to send American warships to the Canal Zone to guard neutrality as belligerents threaten. Exact ships to be sent depend on Col Goethals and Capt Rodman in a full report. Delay cited as due to lack of information after Goethals asked for destroyers without stated use.
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Revival of Great American Derby Plans in Chicago
The Sportsmen's Club of America announces a two week Chicago meeting planned for next June under its auspices with five to seven races daily and a large guaranty fund to cover expenses and purses. President James A. Pugh and Edward R. Bradley lead the effort to revive the nonbetting “sport of kings” and gain business support amid growing national interest.
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Washington Post
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Edward R. Bradley
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United States
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New Orleans
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Big Guaranty Fund
Spirit Son case shocks Ohio politics and law
In Cincinnati a judge hears a sensational case where Dora House-Guenin claims that Louis Kraft Jr born in 1902 was her natural child and that he was raised as Lew Kraft’s spirit son. The sprawling dispute concerns adoption by medium Mrs Plymouth Weeks and whether Kraft’s heirs include Kraft Jr and his younger brother Freddy.
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Cincinnati
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Dora House-Guenin
Plymouth Weeks
Ohio
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Adam Guenin
Tabeas Corons
Money avenues open as advisory council meets in Washington
Financial conditions across the United States improve says Federal Reserve advisory council reports, with abundant reserves and cheap short term money. The council, including J. P. Morgan and J. B. Forgan, sees revival of business and considers admitting strong state banks under proper conditions to the Federal Reserve system.
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Philadelphia
Smallest Woman in Illinois Dies at 46
Miss Florence Tate, 24 inches tall and 57 pounds, died in Granite City at age 46. An artist who traveled nationwide, she was a charter member of the Shut-in Society, aiding Invalids unable to leave their homes.
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Guadalajara Taken by Villa's Forces
El Paso December 15 Villa forces have captured Guadalajara, the second city of importance in Mexico, according to the Villa consul in El Paso who disclosed the information late today.
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German Blow at Warsaw Parried in WWI Update
Berlin admits failure as German forces retreat from Soldau toward positions east of Warsaw. Front reports say Russian counterattacks west of Warsaw repulsed, with several hundred prisoners and equipment captured. Heavy fighting continues near Lowicz and along the Vistula in a broader Galicia battle developing.
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Dresden Flee to Sea After Coal Talk
An official communication from Punta Arenas says the German cruiser Dresden left Sunday evening. The British cruiser Bristol arrived Monday but departed immediately. Elma Peru reports the Dresden left Punta Arenas without coal and Bristol has gone in pursuit.
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Villa Grants Japanese Concessions in Lower California
El Paso December 16 Japanese concessions in Lower California granted by former Mexican president Huerta have been renewed by General Villa according to a Torreon report attributed to Villa's secretary Colonel A Benevides Carranza officials here say Villa has renewed the concession Notice has been given to the Japanese that any landings by colonization company colonists in Carranza controlled territory will be resisted The concession was to the Japanese Steam Ship and Colonization Company to secure a coaling station or naval base in Magdalena Bay.
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Allied Attacks Press German Lines In Early WWI Battles
Allied forces push a broad offensive across Flinders Argonne Woevre and Alsace with gains at Steinbach Hollebeke and St Eloy while the German high command gathers forces at Courtrai. French and British report progress despite counterattacks as both sides prepare for further maneuvers in Flanders and north of France.
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German cruiser Cormorant interned at Guam port
The German cruiser Cormorant with 22 officers and 355 men was voluntarily interned at Guam after running short of supplies. Navy and Capt. Maxwell enforce strict neutrality while awaiting an Allied parole. Meanwhile a coal mine disaster in Fukuoka traps 800 workers, as Tokyo reports an explosion at the mine.
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British Envoy Says Seizure on High Seas May Continue
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice advised the State Department that Britain would drop the right of search if American cargo ships confer with British consuls at departure ports and prove neutral cargo. Without such assurances, ships may be searched or diverted to British ports for examination. The plan aims to reduce commerce interference amid complex modern cargoes. France also pledged similar assurances on cotton. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
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State Department
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French War Office Report From Belgium and Alsace In Trenches
Official French war office bulletin describes Franco Helgian troops advancing from Nieuwport to the area west of Lombaertruyde and Klein Zillebeke. It notes gains near Steinbach in Alsace, ongoing artillery duels, and a counterattack on German positions near Hollebeke and Wytschaete with several prisoners. London notes a combined Allied attack from Nieupoort to Wytschaete yielding prisoners and progress.
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Wild animals escape in Washington street panic and chase
In St Louis two elephants and camels broke from keepers during a performance, causing a downtown panic as streetcars halted and shoppers fled. The smaller elephant sought shelter in the Coliseum, a tug of war ensued to recapture, and camels scattered before a long chase ended with them cornered. France buys U S boots for soldiers.
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