Armies Prepare and Front Quiet as Balkan War Talks Resume
Dispatches from Europe depict a Christmas lull on the Franco- Flanders and Serbo Greek fronts, with Greece wavering and a provisional German backed Serbian government reported at Nish. Generals Castelnau and Sarrail push for a coordinated campaign, while Bulgarians and Austrians mass on the Serbian frontier and Saloniki remains a flashpoint amid uncertain Greek attitude and potential guarantees.
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Kidnaps 4000 Bees In Hive On Christmas Eve
S. Tinnin, manager of the Chevy Chase Club, offers a reward for the capture of a hive of about 4000 bees taken from outside his cottage. He notes about two pounds of honey were in the hive and cautions that disturbing dormant bees can be risky. The incident occurred Friday night during winter.
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Germany's Intentions in Egypt Alarming London
The Washington Post report from December 26 notes rising signs that Germany plans to attack Egypt. von der Goltz at Aleppo worries allies, and Baghdad railway builder Melasner Pasht accompanies him. Railway disruption to Constantinople challenges expedition, with reports of German engineers moving through Syria.
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London
Egypt
Geh. von der Goltz
Aleppo
Bagdad
Kaiser Recalis Serbians Christmas Proclamation
Special cable from Rome reports Kaiser Wilhelm issuing a Christmas proclamation to the people of Serbia promising to respect nationality and urging return home. Advices say a provisional German government was set up at Nish and Austrians and Bulgars began withdrawing troops. The Serbian legation notes a division among Austrians and Bulgars over the arrangement.
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Montenegro
Serbia
Washington Post
Rome
Kaleer Wilhelm
Nish
Legation
British War Chief of Staff Revamp Signals Major Change
London dispatch reports a decisive reorganization of Britain’s military command as Sir William Robertson becomes central to coordinating Allied campaigns. The piece argues the loss of a strong general staff at the war office hindered early war efforts and credits the changes with aligning front office strategy to win the conflict.
British seize entire parcel mail from steamer Goentoer
Berlin reports telegram from Overseas News Agency stating authorities seized all parcel mail aboard the Boston on the Goentoer of the Rotterdam Lloyd line. The ship arrived at Rotterdam from the United States carrying no parcel mail.
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Tuckerton
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Overseas
Goentoer
Rotterdam Lloyd Line
Rotterdam
United States
World rulers celebrate Christmas in wartime roles
United States President Wilson and his bride reportedly honeymooning at Hot Springs Virginia while leaders across Europe mark the holiday. Kaiser Wilhelm confined in Potsdam palace, King George recuperating in London, Victor Emmanuel with troops in trenches, and other monarchs in exile or at headquarters as the war drags on.
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Wilson
Hot Springs
Germany
Kaiser
Potadam Palace
Great Britain
George
London
Ingapien
France
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Serbia
Peter
Scutari
Albania
Belgium
Albert
Russia
Carr Nicholas
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Austria-Hungary
Franz Janet
China
Emperor Yuan
London Christmas Amid Veterans and Sermons
London observes Christmas under fog and rain as thousands of veterans on furlough fill terminals. Hospitals and charities bustle with aid for soldiers, prisoners, and families while Archdeacon Wilberforce and Dean Inge address war themes and leadership and moral duty amid a nation learning austerity.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Hagland
Wilberforce
London
St. John’s
Dean Inge
Russian Warships Bombard Bulgars in Black Sea Action
Four Russian cruisers and two torpedo boats bombarded the Bulgarian port of Euxino grad, causing damage as the Black Sea fleet intensifies operations near Constantinople. Reported raids on Turkish and Bulgarian commerce continue, with torpedo boats engaging Varna shore batteries and prompting claims of Turkish sea commerce disruption. Good Old Sunshine Augusta Special departs at 7 p.m. daily by Southern Railway.
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Washington
Bucharest
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Constantinople
Asia Minor
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Aiken
Southern Railway
Pope Benedict Pledges Peace in Christmas Message
New York Dec 26 Pope Benedict sent a Christmas message to America urging prayers for an early end to the war in Europe. The cable dispatch quotes the Pope saying all men are brothers in God and Christians, and asks for rapid action to end the conflict, conveying a tone of anguish and spiritual solidarity. The message is from Pietra Cardinal Gasparri, Papal Secretary of State.
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New York
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United Press
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Rome
Europe
AML
Pietra Cardinal
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Papel
The
President Wilson Drenched in Rain on Christmas Day
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson braved a sudden rain shower on Christmas Day at Hot Springs Virginia. They sheltered at the hotel and later returned to their room, with the President taking anticold measures and resuming rest for the day. Messages and gifts flowed in from across the country and world leaders as the couple managed a soggy holiday with a festive menu and subdued plans for the day.
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United Press
Springs
Secret Service
Washington
Lansing
Ancona
Czar Opposed to Separate Peace Says War Will Continue
Malcolm, an MP returning from a Red Cross mission to Ruania, quotes the czar in an interview. The czar declares opposition to separate peace and pledges Britain full support to continue the war with a spirited Russian army. He calls separate peace ideas abhorrent and expresses confidence in Britain and its army.
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Inootnt Gabte
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Sada
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Russia
England
Million in stock stolen from Wilmington mail wagon
Four hundred thousand dollars in stock certificates were stolen from a registered mail pouch en route from Wilmington post office to the Pennsylvania Railroad station. Negotiable checks and bonds valued at $125,000 were later found in an Orange Street store. Two men, not employed by the government, were arrested and held for court.
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Mahaffy
Five Officers Killed in Uskup Dispute
Dispatch reports a fatal clash at Uskup between Austro German officers and Bulgarian troops. Revolvers were used. two German, one Austrian, and two Bulgarian officers killed, with several others wounded. The report notes bloodshed and captures the tense wartime exchange.
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Pats
Havas
Rome
Bata
Gazette Popolo
I Sanguinary
Oflcera
Paris
Pan American Congress Opens With Hundreds of Delegates
More than 200 statesmen educators scientists and publicists from South American republics gather in Washington for the Pan American scientific congress opening tomorrow. President Wilson may address delegates January 5 at the Pan American building with reception on January 7 at the White House. Arrangements include many simultaneous meetings and a busy two week program with social events led by Mrs. Robert Lansing and a series of receptions luncheons and a banquet plan in the capital.
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Santiago
Chile
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Marshall
Lancing
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Wilson
Boneymoon
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Lanning
Hall of the Americas
Robert Lansing
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