Kaiser's New Armies: 37,000,000 Now In The Field
New York report cites American observer Richard Wakerow saying Germany plans to keep the war going at least a year longer and mobilize five million men by September. He notes fortifications at Helgoland and mentions British and German naval forces and subs operating near Helgoland. Reports include observer claims of German fortifications and naval strength along the Helgoland base complex.
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New York
Hvrmany
Richard Wakerow
Breslau
Duca di Aosta
Wakerow
Tteigebiad
Funeral notices and obituaries from December 1914 to 1974
A compilation of diverse death notices and funeral details. Entries reference multiple individuals with dates, locations, and burial plans across cities, churches, and cemeteries, noting private or public services and interment in various named cemeteries. Names include Marie Anderson, Mary Keith, Susan Irwin, and others with addresses and funeral arrangements.
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Tueshis
Ab &T. Pom
Sarah
David Anderson
Krula Tanuary
Iren Shurel
Trerember
Fon. m
Anatf Krmathe
Mary A Downey
Jeremiah F. Trowney
Ada Tirer
James
Margaret Downey
Anewelll Mt
Denee
Siveet
St. Denie's
New York
Baltmore
Plese
I Dyer
Ruaipport
Marty Wide
George HC Dyer
Oak Hil
HC Gould
Woodmont
Thurshiy
Pittsburgh
Tenth Street
Patri W. Hayes
St Peter's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Alexandra
Alexandria
I Hughes
Sixteenth Street
Mary
David Charles Hughes
DLT
Irwin
Susan Irwin
Thomas J Irwin
Ketth
Twentieth Street
Mary Richardson Keith
I Lambert
Tieember
Tallmamie AL Cambert
St. Matthew's Church
Taerdas Maeruing
T Hones
Snasostin
Lees
William Mahoney
Berth M. Davis
Sxonthy T
Congressional Cemetery
Main
Lnte Ransome
Congressional
Prince Henry May Head German Navy as Result of Cuxhaven Raid
Berlin dispatch says the German emperor summoned Prince Henry of Prussia to confer with Admiral von Tirpitz on the British raid at Cuxhaven. The prince then returned to Kiel by special train. German belief holds he may be given supreme command of the battleship fleet.
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Cuxhaven
London
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph Company
Hague
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Admiral von Tirpitz
Kiel
Germany
Germans planning fresh forces as Antwerp defense stiffens
The report cites German losses and 3,000,000 engaged in war plans to mobilize 2,000,000 more by February. It claims Antwerp cannot be retaken, describing 42 centimeter siege guns emplaced in concrete pits around the city. A spy, M. Chatillon, captured near Aosta, had detailed plans of Canadian ships and Atlantic convoys, and was executed after court martial at Gibraltar.
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Antwerp
Ah Sid
Let
Aosta
M. Chatillon
New York
Gibralter
Chatillon
Atlantic
Wibraller
Germany Holds Back on Kaiser's Flemish Note in Mail
State Department officials say Germany is not rushing its note canceling exequaturs held by neutral consuls in Belgian territory under German rule. The Washington government will study the mail note at length before a decision. The United States is expected to avoid actions that could be read as recognizing German possession of Belgian lands and similar sensitivities may arise over British actions in Egypt with respect to neutral consuls.
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Kaiser
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Egypt
Germany
State Department
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United States
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Geenan
Helenus
Great Britain
Meypt
Turkey
Thea Heyptian Authoritie
France
Belgium
Department
Bureau of Citizenship
Department of State
New
Philadelphia
Boston
Pine
Europe
New York
Lusitania
Italy
United
Balkan
Spain
War Talk From London On German War Effort And U S Resolve
Lord Northcliffe cables to American papers asserting that the colossal war will span years, Germany is beaten, and invasion of Germany is a vast task. He argues Britain will fight to the end, U S readiness, and warns Americans about naval power and Japanese potential.
Milwaukee man Ralph K. Danforth found dead in London hotel
A Corners jury in London reports Ralph K. Danforth a Milwaukee physician and member of the Canadian contingent died by suicide in a hotel room. A photo of a woman lay in his lap and only two pennies were found in his pockets. Danforth had enlisted with the willed forces and previously attended Annapolis Naval Academy and served at a Pittsburgh recruit station.
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Tver
Ralph K. Danforth
Milwaukee
Pene Milwaukes
Wmn. Jrantorti
Milwhefl
Canada
Danforth
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Pittsburgh
Ralph KK
New Demand From Austro Hungarian Gov For U S Protests On Russians
The Austro Hungarian foreign office through its embassy in Washington renewed a request for U S representations on the condition of all military and civilian aliens detained in Russia. The State Department sent a second neutral inspection request to Petrograd yesterday. Ambassador Marge’s proposal for a commission of investigation met no reply in Petrograd. Stragglers traveling from Russia to Asia and Europe supplied the basis for Vienna’s concern.
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Russia
Petrograd
American State Department
Marge
Petrograda
Circtea
Vienna
Peking
Trust in Sword and God Christmas Text From Germans
German and Austro-Hungarian commanders respond to Christmas question in the Berlin Lokal-Anzeiger. Crown Prince Bavarian vows deeds over words, Hindenburg calls unity and duty, Tirpitz urges onward, Moltke and Falkenhayn stress trust in God and German strength, Kluck and Heeringen affirm belief in victory, Archduke Frederick stresses cooperation, and Frank and Conrad von Hoetzendorf emphasize loyalty and steadfast effort for ultimate victory.
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Washington Post
London
Berlin
Lokal- Anzeiger
Bavaria
Archduke Frederick OF
Austria
Frank
Conrad von Hoetzendoref
Staf
Passports Urged for Travel as Germany Sets Photo Rules
State Department warns Americans abroad to secure proper passports. Germany will bar entry after January 1 without photographs and German visa validation. Complaints rise from England France and Italy over travelers lacking documents. Officials urge timely sworn applications and duplicate photos to avoid delays.
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England
France
Italy
State Department
Germany
Department
Kaiser at Christmas Celebration Declares Germany Attacked
Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm at the German headquarters Christmas gathering says Germany has been attacked and vows to defend the country with perseverance. He notes soldiers remaining on battle ground. He prays for victory and invokes German resolve, greeting comrades at the festive event.
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Germany
Berlin
Nec
London
Amperor William
Koclnische J Zeitung
William
Britain’s Merchant Ship Losses and War Insurance Rates
London reports the final four war months show Britons’ merchant ships valued at 11.10.72 with cargoes at 1.24, totaling 400,000 for underwriters. Rate margins imply 0.37 percent monthly for vessels and cargoes at 0.91 percent of value. Scandinavian losses up to mid-December include eight ships and eight lives for Sweden, six vessels and six lives for Denmark, five vessels and six lives for Norway, plus Holland with three vessels and fifteen lives, totaling 22 ships and cargoes worth about 10,000,000.
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London
Liser- ES Boal and
London War Risks Insurance Association
Sthola
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Germans Lose Eighth of Forces in Polish Battles
A Petrograd dispatch reported by the Post says the past two weeks of fighting in Poland have seen horrific German losses with no respite. The German wave attacked Russian defenses in a ceaseless barrage, yet the rock stands as an eighth of German troops are dead. Austrians fade in retreat, described as a disorderly rout from passes.
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Trooudon
Poland
Petrograd
Germany
Scandinavian Kings Plan Possible Postwar Scandinavian Union
The Daily Mail Copenhagen correspondent reports from reliable sources that the postwar triple entente among the Scandinavian kings may endure after the war. While no political alliance is intended, an eventual strong Scandinavian nation could emerge from three independent families.
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London
Daily Mail
Copenhagen
Malmo
Russians reinforce Galicia front as Austrians plan new dispositions
Berlin reports from the German official bureau note Russians thickening forces opposing Austria in Galicia. The Russians aim to encircle flanks, while in the west a few actions near Nieuport and southeast of Ypres show limited gains. French assaults northwest of St Men reportedly repulsed with heavy losses. Two prisoners captured.
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Sayville
E. L
Galicia
Russia
Krasno-Jaslo
Nieuport
Ypres
Crane Estate Final Accounting Sets Personal Property at 6.7 Million
Final probate accounting for Richard T. Crane estate lists personal property at 6,700,394 dollars. The will grants widow Emily Hutchinson Crane an income of 15,000 dollars annually and use of the Lake Geneva summer home for life. Upon her death the remainder is to be split equally between sons Richard T. Crane and Charles B. Crane.
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Chicago
Richard T. Crane
Emily Hutchinson Crane
Lake Geneva
Wis
Charles B. Crane
Ships Hit German Guns Off Zebrugge
Four heavy German guns were damaged by British fire off Zeebrugge. The guns arrived in poor condition and were taken out of action by the arc of English ships.
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Zebrugge
Washington Post
Zebrigge
U S Vitality Waning Aids National Defense
Philadelphia December 29 American vitality in the United States shows a rising heart and kidney disease rate while Britain’s remains steady over 36 years Dr Eugene I Fisk warns at the AAAS meeting He urges periodic citizen health checks as essential to military readiness and a healthier national trajectory Dr Tom A Williams discusses the craving for the supernatural noting possible physical and upbringing factors
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Dr. Williams
Washington
Philadelphia
Eugene I. Fisk
New York
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Great Britain
United States
Dr. Wisk
Fisk
American Society of Zoologists
David D. Whitney
Wesleyan University
Tom A. Williams
Washington, D. C
American Psychological Association
Southern Societies of Philosophy and Psychology
de Maupassant
Williams
Beardy May Reappears From Grave Like Ruse Tale
A 29 year old actress masquerading as a woman named May was arrested for morphine possession and sent to a workhouse. Prison inmates speculated May is a man in female clothes, raising doubts about a secret past and a possible family motive.
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Washington Post
New York
Tomba
Max
May
Death of Henry Broadley MP in Yorkshire
London reports the sudden death of Henry B. Broadley, long time unionist MP for the Trowdenshire division of the Mast uge of Yorkshire. He was 84 years old and died at his Yorkshire residence after a brief illness. In 1878 he married Belle Tracy of Pennsylvania.
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London
Henry B. HH. Broadley
Trowdenshire
Yorkshire
Broadrexy
Belle Tracy
Pennsylvania
Fire Causes $250000 Damage in Clarksville
Nashville dispatch reports a $250,000 fire in Clarksville Tennessee damaging the business district tonight. The blaze affected multiple shops and caused extensive property loss with authorities investigating the cause. Local officials urged caution as firefighters battled the flames and secured surrounding areas.
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Tenn
Nashville
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