Admiralty Endorses Ancona Destroyer Action in War Note
Vienna dispatch reports the Austro Hungarian admiralty opposes disavowal of the Ancona sinking. They praise the submarine commander for reporting promptly and acting to prevent the Italian vessel from escaping while in danger. American note response expected soon. officials say disavowal is unthinkable and would reflect on Austria’s naval authority.
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Americana
Britain called a traitor in Berlin attack on Serbia aid
Berlin military critic Maj Moraht charged that Britain failed to aid French forces in Serbia. He said the lack of support will be stigmatized by history as treason. The remark was broadcast via wireless to Sayville, Long Island.
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Sayville
Longland
Bee
Serbia
Maj Moraht
War costs France more than eight million daily
Paris reports that France has spent over 8 million dollars per day since the war began and now exceeds 16 million dollars daily for all war costs. Government expenditures total about 5 billion dollars, with military costs near 4 billion. European belligerents together may be spending about 80 million dollars daily.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Germany
Anglo French war loan flotation results and market shift
New York reports the Anglo French 500 million dollar five percent external war loan raised 280 million at 96 percent and 40 million at 98 percent with 180 million unsold to be allocated among former syndicate members this week. Teutonic issues decline as German marks hit a new low.
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Teutonic
Bethlehem Steel Company
du Pont Powder Company
United States Steel Corporation
Russians Sink U-Boat and Turkish Cruiser Damaged
Paris dispatch says a German submarine was sunk in the Black Sea off Varna and a Turkish torpedo boat perished in the Sea of Marmara after British torpedo attack. The Sultan Selim, once the Goeben, reportedly ventured into the Black Sea and was torpedoed but not seriously damaged.
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French quits front to become Viscount and UK commander
Field Marshal Sir John French relinquishes command in France and Flanders. Gen Douglas Haig named to succeed him as commander in France and Flanders. French elevated to viscount and appointed commander of troops in the United Kingdom. Haig, younger and noted cavalry officer, previously led the First Army and earned dispatches.
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France
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French
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Asquith
Sudan
Aldershot
Allies Rush Men to Greece Front in Balkan War Update
London reports Allied forces have crossed into Greece near Salonika with reinforcements arriving daily. Bulgarians seen unlikely to invade Greece. Austro German troop strength near Monastir and the Roumanian border sparking speculation of a drive on the Gallipoli peninsula, though no confirmation.
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Roumanian
Gallipoli
New German poison gas weapon alarms French front
Field headquarters of the French armies in the Argonne report a new gas projectile that releases poisoned gas capable of instant death at two to four miles. Described as highly destructive and tested under crown prince, it prompts French countermeasures still kept secret. Report notes the weapon’s experimental stage and French claims of a defense. Continued on fourth page.
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Argonne
Safe conducts doubt lingers after ambassador talks
Lansing hears British and French grants for safe conduct home of Capt. Boyed and Capt. von Papen. State Department to notify both captains and allied authorities. Diplomatic probes widen to include other agents. Prince Hatzfeldt linked to von Papen case. no verdict on Kaiser’s envoy.
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New York
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Department of Justice
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Hatzfeldt
Hernatorf
Revived Army Scandal At British Field Marshal’s HQ
The New York American reports recall of Field Marshal Sir John French may reveal lax discipline and a staff of young aristocrats at his headquarters. London papers accuse officers of bridge parties and lavish leisure while high society ladies frequented the chateau. If true, the scandal could widen to include War Minister Kitchener and top military figures. Cont page 3. Christmas holiday fares advertised to Southwestern states with reduced rates through December 26.
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New York American Today
Sir John French
London
Great Britain
Sir John
England
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Joffre
Baltimore & Qohlo
Houlara
Adv
Ancona Crisis Deepens as Austria Backing Admiral Supports Commander
Officials say Austria-Hungary’s admiralty endorses the submarine commander who sank the Ancona. The German admiralty’s stance mirrors prior wartime defenses of torpedoings like the Lusitania. A U S note demands disavowal, punishment, reparations for victims, and assurances no repetition, with a possible diplomatic rupture if Austria fails to respond by week’s end.
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Austria
Germany
United States
Pilot Smith Dies as Royal Flying Corps Plane Bursts Into Flames
London reports Capt. Smith of the Royal Flying Corps was burned to death at Farnborough today when his aeroplane suddenly ignited in flight. The pilot attempted a ground return but perished just before landing.
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Smith
Royal Flying Corps
Farnborough
King Constantine of Greece Contracts Mild Flu
London dispatch reports King Constantine I of Greece has a mild influenza with a slight fever. Court physicians order complete rest and removal from state duties to speed recovery.
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Greece
Athens
Daily Chronicle
Round Up Bandit Gang Nets 1,000,800 in Loot
A Galveston dispatch reports thirteen men and five women said to form a bandit gang have been arrested in Mexico City. The group, masquerading as 24 army officers, is accused of numerous robberies earning over 1,000,800 in gold and jewels. Two police officers were fatally hurt in a fast pursuit ending with the capture.
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Tex
Mexico City
Vienna Upholds Ancona Sinking
Page one notes the sinking of Ancona and allied war news. It highlights $180,000,000 in unsold Allied assets, General French losing commendation, and Allied manpower movements to the Balkans. Attachés report base conduct as tensions rise with Germany and China seeks U. S. friendship amid crop records.
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de la Barra
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Manchester
Destruction Reported of Super Zeppelins L-22
Copenhagen authorities receive word from Schleswig that the super-Zeppelin L-22 has been destroyed with nearly all of its crew of about 40 killed or wounded.
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Schleswig
Chinese Emperor Proclaims Constitutional Monarchy
Entente ministers from Britain Japan Russia France and the Italian chargé d affaires met Lu Cheng Hsiang at the foreign office in Peking to press China on preserving peace amid the shift to a monarchy. Eki Hioki urged avoiding further Far East confusion and urged adherence to prior entente advice.
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Lu Cheng-Hsiang
Japan
Tor United Press
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Bopard Yuan
Hi “Kail
China
America
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Peking
Entente
Foreign Office
Eki Hioki
Far East
Kaiser Returns to Berlin After Diplomacy and Tours
The German emperor has arrived in Berlin after a long journey to the fronts under von Hindenburg and a tour of naval plants at Libau. He will remain in the capital for an extended period.
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Berlin
Nation’s harvests set record high in 1915 crop values
The Department of Agriculture reports final 1915 crop estimates valuing principal farm crops at 5.56 billion dollars, with rye oats wheat barley rice and hay reaching production records. Corn yield reached 3.06 billion bushels and tobacco potential rose, while potatoes produced a record acreage but below the 1914 and record year outputs.
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Department of Agriculture
German guns bring down four Allied aeroplanes
Berlin reports four Allied aircraft downed by German anti aircraft guns during raids on Bapaume and Feronne in France and Mulheim in Baden. The war office also notes a successful attack on an English steamship by German aviators.
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Sayville
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Bapaume
Feronne
France
Mulheim
Baden
Italian Destroyer and Transport Sunk in Adriatic
Italian destroyer Intrepido and transport Re Umberto were sunk by drifting mines in the Adriatic. All crew except 40 on the transport and three aboard the destroyer were saved. The loss number reported as 43 men. Announcement issued by Rome via Paris.
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