U S Demands End to British Seizures of American Goods
The United States issues a strong note to Britain demanding an end to seizures and detentions of American ships and cargoes at sea. It argues such actions harm neutral trade, warns of consequences, and requests clear information on Britain’s attitude as five months pass without improvement. The memo, prepared under top officials and revised by the President, reiterates rights under international law and calls for equitable treatment.
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U. S
Lord Salisbury
Germany
America
United States
Great Britain
France
Britain
London Folk Warned To Hide When Guns Attack Raiders
London officials warn civilians to take cover in basements upon hearing gunfire or explosions during air raids. naval and military authorities emphasize danger from shell fragments and bullets from anti aircraft guns.
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London
United States Consuls in Belgium Face German Demand
German authorities notify that American consuls must be acceptable to military rulers in occupied Belgium and should withdraw some officials. State Department withholds full text pending review. US operates consulates in Brussels Antwerp Liege Ghent for refugee relief as war shifts civil duties to military control. North Carolina prepared to shell Beirut, three days of tense readiness end without clash. Captain Oman led force ready for shore action while officials weigh Italy's possible cooperation. Secretary Daniels reports Tennessee and Calabria aided refugees along with Turkish authorities in ongoing crisis.
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State Department
Belgium
Argentina
United States
Brussels
Antwerp
Liege
Ghent
New York
North Carolina
Beirut
Syria
Turkey
Finland
Carolna
Mediterranean
Henry
Mustin
Richmond C. Saufley
Patrick N. L. Bellinger
Wadleigh Capehart
Oman
Rome
Calabria
Daniels
Decker
Tennessee
Tripoli
Mr. Daniels
Athena
Sandael
Jaffa
Navy Department
Daniela
The
Alexandria
Truce Ends as Nomination Battles Threaten Reform
Congress reconvenes to face adverse reports on Ewing G. Bland for marshal in Missouri and George Hampton for Camden district collector. Trade Commission nominees shift to the fore as friction grows among Senate leaders, with discussions of party balance and presidential appointment power. Reports from Brazil and Mexico describe factional tensions, amnesty talks, and ongoing military moves as U S policy aims for a humane approach amid mounting conflict.
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Senate
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Ihs
Ewing G. Bland
Missouri
George Hampton
Collector of Internal Revenue
Camden
N. J
Federal Trade Commission
Americans Fear Filipinos Revolt Threat in Manila
A Manila meeting of prominent Americans urged protection from the U.S. War Department as they warned lives of Americans in the Philippines are in danger. They demanded a full inquiry into revolt causes and described the disturbance as a closed incident, with police vigilance deemed sufficient to prevent recurrence.
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U. S
Philippines
War Department
Washington Post
Manila
Secretary of War
Harrison
Ricarte
Telands
Ashes Sent By Parcel Post to Tokyo Artist
Boston reports the ashes of Teijiro Hasegawa, a Japanese artist, were sent via parcel post to his former home near Tokyo. The package required $1.10 postage. The notice also advertises low fares to the South and New Year holiday ticket sales by Southern Railway offices at 795 11th St. and 605 O St. NW.
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Boston
Teijiro Hasegawa
Tokyo
Japan
Jimtte
Southern Railway
11Th St
Roosevelt Visits New York Lodging House for Unemployed
Former President Theodore Roosevelt tours a municipal lodging house in New York to study conditions for jobless workers. He questions residents about their work history and origins, shares a meal of pea soup, and notes the need for employment data while opposing an extended temporary relief plan. He plans a nationwide tour with proceeds to aid job seekers.
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Washington Post
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Municipal
U. S. Horses Dropped by British for War Service
Special from El Paso reports that Britain has ordered a halt to purchasing American horses for its army. Maj. H. Scougal, in charge, was told by Gen. Sir F. W. Beeson to stop buying. The claim cites European climate failures as the cause, with Australia to supply cavalry horses instead. The note adds that thousands had been bought in the Southwest for war use.
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Washington Post
el Paso
Tex
Southwest
Maj
H. Scougal
F. W. Beeson
British Remount Commission
Montreal
Canada
Australia
Russians Split Austrians in Galicia and French Win Near Lens
Gen. Boehm-Ermolli’s Austrian forces are forced back as Russian troops push through Galicia. In the Vosges a three day battle continues while French forces press in trench positions near Ypres and seize German positions. Western Austrian units suffer heavy losses and avoid exposure to flanks as Muscovite troops advance.
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Galicia
Lens
Boehm-Ermolli
Czar
Vosges
Lese Ypres
Russian coup ends flanking move near Cracow
Russian forces report crossing the Biala River and seizing a 20 mile southern strip from Tuchow, splitting Austrian armies near Cracow. Boehm Ermolll's detachments retreat as Russian gains threaten Cracow fortress and force redistribution of Austrian forces. Russians push back 50 miles eastward to the Biala River.
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Washington Post
Petrograd
London
Galicia
Biala
Tuchow
Boehm-Ermolll
Cracow
Nieuport Raid and Western Front Updates
German official report claims allied land and sea assault on Nieuport yielded no serious damage while several trenches were captured south of Ypres and enemy attacks near Arras Verdun and Senheim were repelled. In West frontline actions, inhabitants were killed or wounded at Westende and attempts northwest of Arras and near Verdun failed. No fresh news from East Prussia or Poland. northern Vistula actions continue despite bad weather.
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Berlin
Nieuport
Belgium
Ypres
Arras
Verdun
Senheim
Westende
St. George
East Prussia
Poland
Vistula
Will of Sereno Payne Bequeaths 35000 Estate to Heirs
Sereno Kilaha Payne, late representative in Congress, left an estate valued at 35000 to his three sisters and son William K. Payne. Real and personal property in Auburn, plus 20000 to the sisters, formed the bequests. The will was admitted to probate in Auburn, N. Dec. 23.
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Auburn
Sereno Kilaha Payne
Congress
William K. Payne
Three Days Battle in Vosges Front
Basel reports a three day battle from December 24 to 26 across the Vosges front as French and German forces clash with artillery and trench activity. Conflicting counts claim German gains near Hollebeke and Lens while Belgians reportedly capture about 3,000 Germans. British naval raids on Cuxhaven draw praise and questions, with Zeppelins and air raids shaping war talk. An official communication notes a violent storm hampering front operations but claims progress in Argonne and near Lombeertzer and Ypres.
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Switzerland
Paris
Vosges Mountains
Belgium
Bapping
Cuxhaven
Helgoland
Wilhemshaven
Kirl Canal
Aes
Boo T. W Hewlett
Maurice Hewlett
War Office
Argonne
Lombeertzer
Rand Dunes
Ypres
Hollebske
Lens
Carence
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