French and German Clash Over Hartmanns Wellerkopf Summit
German forces recaptured Hartmanns Wellerkopf from the French after days of brutal combat in the Vosges. The war office reports 23 French officers and about 1,530 men captured, while German losses are described as severe. A heavy snowstorm halted operations and fighting paused on the mountain slopes and northern face.
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Vosges
Teutons
Berlin
Hartmenne- Wellerkopf
Landwehr
War Office
Kntwehr
Fortmanns
Hartmanns-Weilerkopf
Hartmanns-Wellerkopf
Wattwillee
Sfartmanns Wetterkopf
Sandow Executed as Spy in London Tower
London woman claims Eugene Sandow the famed strongest man was shot in the Tower after a military court found him guilty of being a German spy. Mrs M A Harper of the Harper Institute asserts evidence supports the execution last June despite censorship.
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London
Tower
Peale Lhe
Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cal
Eugene Sindow
London Tower
Moa Harper
Harper “Natitute of
Landow Wat
Sandow
Lonlen
Envoy Called King Liar On Greek Balkan Row
Washington dispatch reports Sir Edward Carson and other government opponents gaining access to a new weapon in parliament amid threats to press Premier Asquith. Greek Premier Skouloudis accuses Entente ministers of pressuring King Constantine, alleging deception and bullying in Balkan diplomacy, triggering a sensational political row in London.
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Speal
Washington
Vital
Les
Delar
Constantine
Turks Reported in Flanders With Dutch Sources
Officials received a cautious report from Dutch sources that Turkish troops have arrived in Flanders and are to be assigned to German trenches around Ypres. The note mentions contrasts with British forces and includes references to the 1916 Christmas Savings Club and bank terms.
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Tue
Washington Post
Lendon
Flandara
Ypres
Union Savings Bank
Christmas Savings Club
Dardanelles Losses Reported Through December 11
London reports Great Britain’s total Dardanelles casualties up to December 11 at 113,921 officers and men, including 25,279 killed and 98,683 sick admitted to hospitals. Breakdown shows 1,009 killed officers and 23,670 killed men, 2,969 wounded officers and 72,222 wounded men, 8387 missing officers and 12,114 missing men. Parliamentary Secretary Tennant denied cashiering rumors and declined to confirm other dismissals.
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London
Great Britain
Dardanelles
Tennant
Yasuke Maru sunk with 120 aboard near Port Said
Tokyo reports the Japanese liner Yasuke Maru was torpedoed without warning near Port Said while en route from London to Japan. All 120 passengers and 160 crew saved, including one American, W. J. Leigh. Ship valued at over 50 million, with 25 million yen gold aboard. insurance at 6.6 million yen. Ministerial dispatches note the sinking caused Tokyo excitement. Henry Ford peace mission travels proceed with limited uptake from Norwegian friends.
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Mediterranean
Japan
Port Said
W. J. Leigh
Jeruiah
Aule
Daily Telegraph
China
Leigh
England
Tokyo
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Copenhagen
National Tidende
Christiania
Henry Ford
Bergen
Bergenhus
United States
Reuter
Wanitarium
Aail
Gjelo
Pings
Stockholm
All in Air Fight Killed
British and German planes fought over the Lichter Velda area south of Bruges Belgium. Both aircraft were destroyed and the occupants died after a long battle and a heavy explosion at an ammunition depot.
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London
Amsterdam Telegraaf
Reuter
Lichtervelda
Bruges
Belgium
Traifh
Aero attack in Greece near Saloniki reported
A Austrian aeroplane reportedly flew to within about three miles of Saloniki and dropped five bombs near the village of Apapli without causing damage. A further unconfirmed report claimed a Zeppelin was seen over northern Greek territory.
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Paris
Saloniki
Havas
Athens
Apapli
Bride's 7 Million Profit From Car Plant Sale
Special to The Washington Post reports Catherine Barker Aymulding, new bride of five months, stands to gain seven million dollars from the sale of the Haskell Barker Car Company plant at Michigan City Indiana to Eastern interests. The plant was willed to her by her father.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Catherine Barker Aymulding
Haskell-Barker Car Company
Michigan City
Ind
Blockades Red Cross Protests Over Relief Shipments
The United States seeks modifications to British blockade restrictions on hospital and medical supplies to Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey. The Red Cross leads representations to London to withdraw or modify the decree, while Britain extends curbs to all supplies, storing coal and medical items in New York. A belligerent medical stores list from early in the war is eyed for possible easing.
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Great Britain
United States
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
State Department
American Red Cross
London
New York
Red Cross
The
Society For Relief Work
Europe
British
Foreign Office
Kaiser’s Fever Powers Abandon Christmas Festivities
The German emperor is gravely ill at Potsdam with high fever and inflammation. Crown Prince and two sons hurry to Berlin to be at his bedside as plans for Christmas celebrations are canceled. Rumors say the illness could be fatal, but officials dispute the worst. An abscess in the ear troubles him, yet his duties keep him at work when possible. The emperor had planned a front visit, now postponed due to his condition.
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Crown Prince
Berlin
Washington
London
Frederick William
Potsdam
William
Morning Post
Rotterdam
Hague
France
Flanders
Macedonia greets king as liberator
Berlin dispatch reports King Ferdinand touring Macedonian districts after conquest. He visits Uskup and advances toward Veles and Krivolak amid wrecked vehicles and vast cartridge stores. In Prisrend the battlefield scene leaves him impressed by Serbian army setbacks. Monastir greets him with bread and salt as officials move to restore communications and supply.
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Sayville
Uskup
Veles
Krivolak
Ferdinand
Prisrend
Peter
Monastir
British to hold Egypt with three hundred thousand troops
Berlin dispatch reports Britain has 200000 troops in Egypt with 76000 arriving last week. The force is guarding the Suez Canal as Arab uprisings spark fears of a wider revolt and possible compulsory recruiting of native Egyptians to oppose insurgents. The letter notes growing concern over western Arab tribes and warns the canal could be closed to navigation for military reasons.
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Suez
Berlin
Tuckarton
Great Britain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Kolnischer Volkzeitung
Enerene
New York Woman Offers 4.7 Million for Italy Aid
Mrs. Josephine Del Drago of New York offers 4.7 million dollars to the Queen of Italy for distribution among families of combatants. The queen accepts with thanks. Mrs Del Drago inherited from her late husband Schmid of New York and now presides over a large brewery company founded by him in 1889.
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Rome
Dea
Stefan
Dige
Josephine del Drago
New York
Italy
Schmid
del Drago
Native Troops Join Rebellion in India
Berlin reports a Constantino ple dispatch stating the revolutionary movement in India has grown large. British authorities struggle to suppress it amid bitterness as native troops desert battalions to join the insurgents and even fire on their own forces.
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India
Berlin
Tuckerton
Hamburger Fremdenblatt
Constantinople
Russians clash near capital of Persia 26 miles from Teheran
Semiofficial Teheran reports say Russian troops under Emilr Khi schimet joined battle at Rabatakerim, 26 miles from Teheran, with gendarmes supporting. Fighting advances toward the city as telegraphic lines are cut and no further details are available.
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Teheran
Khishimet
British Army to exceed four million in service
Special dispatch from London reports Parliament sanctioning an army over four million with colonials included. Prime Minister Asquith noted the 4,000,000 cap excludes colonial troops though the total force would rise toward 4,500,000. November remarks listed Canadians Australians New Zealanders and other dominion contingents in service. Augusta Aiken travel note and Southern Railway schedule included.
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London
Des
Asquith
Gay
Bulgarians Lead Teutonic Push Toward Saloniki In Europe War
Dispatches from London report Greek unease as Bulgarians push toward Saloniki with 120000 men. Reinforcements swell to 180000 ahead of a possible attack. Times and Morning Post cite German guaranties as sedatives while Greek martial law looms. Russia and Austria Germany prep for early year actions on multiple fronts.
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London
Greece
Times
Saloniki
Athens
Morning Post
Athena
Varna
Germany
Reuter
Gresca
Reuters Telegram Company
Ganevs
Suez Canal
Brittah
Crisis in Cuban Cabinet Rumors of Changes Reach Havana
Special cable from Havana reports startling rumors of cabinet reshuffle under President Menocal. Supposedly three ministers may leave: Garcia secretary of public instruction. Villalon secretary of public works. Nunez secretary of agriculture. Garcia targeted over English teachers reinstatement policy. Villalon accused of political withdrawal. Nunez cited for opposing Menocal reelection and being a candidate.
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Washington Post
Habana
Menocal
Senor Garcia
Senor Villalon
Senor Nunez
Agriculture
Garcia
Achoola
Villalon
Washington
Nunez
Mengcal
Index to Today's Issue Headlines and Notices
Pare 1 French Lose Fight for Peak Japanese Liner Not Warned Mystery In Ford's Whereabouts Britain Halts Red Cross Supplies Saioniki Drive Next Is Report U S Securities Absorbed 2 Baltimore Clubmen End Live Warns of Grip Peril Villa Seizes Hearst s Ranch May Make Public Navy Report Navy Funds Called Inadequate 8 Three Indicted in Bomb Plots Langing Sends Data to Wilson Ancona Note Pleases Austria Taft Silent on TBR Plans 4 Gives Decalogue for Wives Engaltcheff Divorce Case Heard Wilsons on Golf Links 5 Plans for Christmas Festivities British Admit Heavy Exports 6 Hiditorial Comment 7 Society 8 7 Sporting Events 9 Christmas Music in Charcd es 10 Financial 14 School Board Ignores Charges
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Britain
Red Cross
Saioniki
U. S
Baltimore
Villa
Hearst
Navy
Langing
Wilson
Ancona
Austria
Taft
Engaltcheff
Wilsons
Secret Marriage Sparks Flight of Dorothea Vollmer Palm
Dorothea Vollmer Palm, daughter of former Representative Henry Vollmer, secretly wed Edward Palm in Trinity Cathedral. After separating from her husband she heads to California with her brother as Edward seeks legal advice in Chicago. The family learns of the union as Palm departs without his bride, leaving the Vollmer household unsettled.
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Dorothea Vollmer
Victor Palm
California
Washington Post
Davenport
Iowa
Dorothea Vollmer Palm
Henry Vollmer
Edward Palm
Chicago
Grain Commission
Palm
Trinity Cathedral
Vollmer
Palim
Rain Likely Then Christmas Day Foreseen
The weather man predicts rain for Christmas with tropical temperatures. Forecasters say today will be clear and mild, but tomorrow may bring showers after noon and overcast skies.
Boot Declines to Run for Presidency
Special to The Washington Post Minneapolis Feb 2 Former New York senator Root says he is not a candidate for the presidency. In a letter to the Republican State central committee he declares he will insist on withdrawal if his name appears on the ballot. He also notes it is unlikely Theodore Roosevelt will be on the ballot.
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Washington
Minneapolis
Bec
Ehu Root
Republican State Central
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
King Peter Returns to Albania Delays Italy Trip
King Peter of Serbia was persuaded to embark for Italy but halfway across the Adriatic he refused to leave his army. The ship turned back and landed him at an Albanian port. Efforts continue to persuade him to proceed to Italy.
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Rome
Peter
Serbia
Italy
Durazzo
Adriatic
Albania
Eight Cargoes for VU Held by British Orders
Three Norwegian steamers Ty r Sno and Ranfos were seized and taken into Kirkwall by British authorities. The ships carried general cargoes from New Orleans to Christiania and from New York to Bergen and Christiania. The note mentions Kirkwall custody and dates around December.
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London
Tyr
New Orleans
Christiania
Sno
New York
Bergen
Ranfos
Eee
Americans Absorb Foreign Securities Amid War Markets
New York dispatch reports that about 1.5 billion dollars in American securities, once foreign owned, have been absorbed in the United States over sixteen months. Railroads show 480.9 million par value shifted to American owners between February and July 1915, with 50 to 76 million more bought from foreigners. Bankers note large steamer arrivals bring substantial holdings. the Anglo French war loan and mobilization orders boosted domestic absorption while gold outflow is offset by dividends and interest. Elphin Loeb & Co. buys 50 million in French bonds of Central Pacific. Penn Road pens converts 30 million for home market.
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New York
United States
Delaware and Hudson Company
Great Britain
France
Anerican
Paca
Turks Sink Two Monitors and Sunk Vessels Near Tekke Burnu
Turkish war office reports on the Irak front near Kut el Amara sinking two enemy monitors and damaging another by direct hit. On the Dardanelles front near Seddul Bahr artillery bombarded Mortoliman and Tekke Burnu, sinking two small boats and two small ammunition vessels. Provisions and materiel for a corps were found in one sector.
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Tigris
Constantinople
Turkish War Office
Irak
Mesopotamia
Kut-el-Amara
Dardanelles
Seddul Bahr
Mortoliman
Tekke Burnu
Tekke
Aghime Dere
Gifts to German Soldier Children in Berlin Church
Overseas News Agency reports Christmas gifts were presented to 200 children of dead German soldiers at the American church in Metz atrasse Berlin under the Ladies Union. American women organized the event with Mrs James W. of the American Embassy attending. Jacques Mayer and his wife were also noted in Berlin for the occasion.
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Berlin
Surville
Metzatrasse
Ladies’ Union
Mra
James W
Ambaai Oa Fa
Jacques Mayer
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