New Missile of Death by J H Hammond Jr Invents Molten Steel Shell
John Hays Hammond Jr claims a new siege projectile that hurls molten steel and releases a deadly gas to prevent firefighters from approaching. He says the device explodes on impact, and the weapon could appear in European warfare, with US testing ongoing in St Gloucester Massachusetts as nations at war seek to purchase.
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J. H. Hammond, Jr
U. S
Gloucester
Mase
John Hays Hammond, Jr
United States
Ndy Theok
Pact With Spain Now Effective Amid Global Changes
A newly effective pact between Spain and other nations reshapes diplomacy and trade. Details mention ambassador Titano eid Beeres and evolving ties with Bryan era policies. The text references treaties, caveats, and regional alignments affecting Europe and beyond.
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Titano Eid Beerestars
Bryan Era
Rasend Ora Lifiana
Tor
Died Adams and others in December obituaries
Obituary notices list Adams who died December 21 at home in Northwest Tees Sved husband of Sarah Wavell and others with dates December 24 and December 25. Funeral plans note services in Northampton Massachusetts and Chevy Chase Maryland with interments in Alexandria and addresses on Calvert Street. Additional notices honor Parker Stewart Taggarett and Hattie Sotearot with memorials in New York and Chevy Chase.
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Adams
Tees
Northwest
Amus S
Sarah Wavellsio
Colle Northogast
Elas Phife
Nusthampton
Mass
Ival Legion of Eed
Volumbia
Thomas Mek
Morton
Satan Parker
Hospital Mfrs
Iarher
Oklahoma
Tennehens Furrral
Lars Calvert
Argo
Alexande
Steward
Tait
Hin
Chevy Chase
Mad
Arther PF
Faneratl
Levernbear
Taggaret
Derenther
Taursday
Germans Arouse Austrian Ire In Campaign Tension
Paris cable reports rising Austrian discontent under German rule as duels erupt between German and Austrian officers. German staff replace Austrian officers with German NCOs. Von Hindenburg states archdukes must stay at least three miles behind the firing line or risk the campaign.
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Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Siddons Nomination Sparks WV Senate Hearing Fight
A subcommittee vote 4 to 1 opposed Frederick L. Siddons for associate justice of the District Supreme Court. West Virginia Senator Chilton supported confirmation while others urged denial, with full committee deferring action. A pardon letter affair and ethics allegations tied to the Ralston firm fueled the debate as Chilton pledged to press the issue on the Senate floor.
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West Virginia
Solon
J. H. Ralston
Richardson
Frederick L. Siddons
District Supreme 3
Judiciary
Friends
Siddens Dill
Chilton
Senate
GhiHon
McReynolds
Supreme Court
Siddons
Gregers
Whal
Department of Justice
Jackson H. T Ralston
Ralston & Siddoens
Senate Judiciary
Ralston
Senator Stewart
Nevada
C. HE. Richardson
Court of Claims
Ralston & Siddong
Court of Claima
C. E. Richardson
Subcommittee
White House
Medical Supplies for Belgium Seized by Belligerents
New York reports plans by American physicians to ship medical supplies to Belgium face risk of being treated as contraband of war by belligerents. Allies and Germans may allow food and clothing but medical items remain disputed. The relief effort seeks diplomatic clearance and to ship 51 pound boxes of needed remedies aboard the Cranley, the third ship under relief supervision. The Cranley, chartered to carry 4,800 tons, will depart from Hongkong and stop at Pacific ports to collect donations from Washington and Oregon and leftovers from Camino.
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New York
Bedium
Belgium
Physicians’ Organization
Pacific Coast
Relief Commission
Cranley
Lonvan
Hongkong
Turks Sending an Army to Batum Reported
Khartum natives are said to revolt as Turkey shifts troops across the Black Sea toward Batum. The Turkish army is described as well armed with armored ships, aeroplanes, and heavy mortars amid uprisings in the Sudan. Dar Fur ruler moves 80,000 men toward British Egypt, while Abu Raja rebels resist English authority. A Hindu troop train from Suakim to Khartum is halted by Hedoulis.
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Batum
Khartum
Sayville
Black Sea
Atr
Sudan
Dar Fur
Il Kab
Grossem
Abu Raja
Suakim
Hedoulis
Turkey Threats and Desperate Diplomacy in Siege of Lod aid
Italian and Turkish officials clash over the Lod aid incident as Turkey delays and warns of coercive measures. The Pope orders chaplains to prisoners in the region, while U S cruiser Tennessee reports troops celebrating Britain’s protectorate over Egypt and maneuvers near the pyramids with Emden survivors aboard.
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U. S
Tennessee
World
Egypt
Alexandria
Jaffa
Czar Arrives in Moscow With Imperial Party
After a short halt at Riazan, Emperor Nicholas, Empress Alexandra, and their daughters reached Moscow at six o'clock this evening, accompanying the Empress on the official journey.
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Czar
Moscow
Empress Alexandra
Riazan
Emperor Nicholas
Assails reform wave by Erie Railroad chief in Ohio letter
President F D Underwood of the Erie Railroad, in a letter to the Marion Chamber of Commerce, criticizes political hacks hindering business and reform. He urges breaking down political barriers to protect business and urges support for agriculture and transportation prosperity, warning of credit destruction and factory and home hardship from political action.
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Springfield
Ohio
F. D. Underwood
Erie Railroad
Marion Chamber of Commeres
AGREE ON RIVER CONTROL PLAN AT White House conference
Senator Newlands presented a plan for a federal river control and improvement commission. The proposal was generally approved by the President and cabinet committees. A decision on pressing the measure this session was deferred and to be revisited later with lawmakers not yet set.
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Newlands
White House
Iarrigan
Redfield
Lane
Houston
George H. Maxwell
Chicago
National Irrigation Association
Congress
Panama-Pacific Exposits California Winter Travel Ad
Winter travel to California via Panama-Pacific Expositions promises premier mountain scenery. Travel through Canada with observation-car comfort, one-way or round trips, and expert ticket agent service at 1410 New York Ave, Washington, D. C. Ad by G J Weldman.
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California
G. J. Weldman
New York Ave
Washington, D. C
Ady
Robbery Hits Columbia Phonograph Co Safe
Thieves entered the Columbia Phonograph Company store at 1210 G Street NW yesterday afternoon around 5 30 PM and stole between 500 and 600 dollars in money and checks plus 3 dollars in coins from an open safe. Two checks valued 98 55 and 10 were taken. The store was crowded with Christmas shoppers. Police were alerted and a central office detective was dispatched. The owner, H C Grove, could not explain how the theft occurred and said the cash box had not been touched at 5 30 PM.
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Columbia
Phonograph Company
G ‘Street
H. C. Grove
Central Office
Grove
Kaiser in dispute delays 42 cm guns for Ostend
London dispatch reports a clash between Kaiser Wilhelm and Krupp engineer Herr Blesner over gun placement near Antwerp. The Kaiser’s refusal to apologize led Blesner to resign, leaving no replacement and leaving German howitzers unable to respond to British fire off Ostend while three monster guns remain at the Krupp factory.
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London
Krupps
Krupp
Herr Blesner
Kranp
Antwerp
Grand Duke of
Wurttenbiere
Scaiger
Essen
Ostend
Million-dollar bride linked to Philadelphia baby dispute
Mrs William F Donaldson and Keith Donaldson figure in a custody dispute described across Philadelphia as police escort and five officers in a patrol wagon. A nurse relative allegedly attacked a woman during the confrontation over the child. The article notes her Memphis beauty lineage and a prior divorce with a custody stipulation.
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William F. Donaldson
Chestnut Street
Keith Donaldson
Memphis
Charles BR. Payne
Angelo
Tex
Hart McKee
Hush Tevis
James
Silent) Smith
Revo
Bombs Dropped on Brussels by Allied Aviators
Dunkirk dispatch reports Allied airmen from Dunkirk visited Brussels and dropped bombs on Zeppelin sheds, setting them alight and causing damage. They then flew over German coast positions, dropping twelve bombs before returning safely.
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London
Dunkirk
Brussels
Airman Drowns in Scout Race near San Diego
Lieut. F. J. Gerstner drowned ten miles north of Oceanside during a San Diego to Los Angeles scout flight. Capt. L. R. Muller was rescued. Capt. L. W. Patterson aided after his own aircraft wreck. Four of six machines reached safety. stormy weather blamed. Gerstner, 23, is named the eighteenth aviation death for government service.
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Muller
Oceanside
Cal
F. J. Gerstner
United States Army
San Diego
Los Angeles
L. R. Multer
L. W. Patterson
Gerstner
Patterson
Frederic J. Gerstner
Lieut Selfridge
Fort Myer
Lieut. Gerstner
Michigan
Military
Tenth Cavalry
Signal Corps
Rate ruling sparks optimism on railroad finances and policy
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad lauds the Interstate Commerce Commission decision granting a 5 percent freight-rate increase. He says the broader scope of the increase aids relief and revenue needs, though he notes the partial grant of the full request and cites potential gains of up to about $2 million annually for B&O. The ICC report emphasizes cost and revenue factors and inelastic items, aligning with railroad expectations.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniel Willard
Hartimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Nestix
Ceramiasion
Tina
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Tennessee cruiser heads to Jaffa from Alexandria
The United States cruiser Tennessee, tasked with protecting American interests in the eastern Mediterranean, sailed from Alexandria for Jaffa via London on December 21. She had recently arrived from the Island of Santo.
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Washington Post
Ita Cairoccur
United States
Alexandria
Neypt
Tennessee
Jaffa
North Carulina
Tbetrat
Egypt
London
Mediterranean
Scto
What a Battle Is Like
A London wounded British soldier recalls his experience of battle. He describes hearing a loud noise first, then a nurse offering him a small drink, capturing the chaotic yet care-filled moments of frontline injury and medical aid.
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London
Former Vice President’s Daughter Seeks Aid for French Wounded
Miss Jelen Moorton daughter of former Vice President Morton issued an appeal for contributions to aid the wounded in France. The Belgian relief committee opened new headquarters on the fourth floor of the Real Estate Trust building at Fourteenth and Northwest Streets. Lake Forest camps offer summer schools with headquarters in Mattawamkeag Maine and will host a benefit show at Polis Theater January 2 to support the Belgian fund with Wm Tk Lynch in charge.
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Jelen Moorton
Morton
France
Real Eistate Truat
Lake Forest
Mattawamkeag
Polis Theater
Relgan
Lynch
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