Bombardment Over Salontet Air Raids Reported
A wartime dispatch details a midday air raid over Salontet with a Taube aeroplane driven off by workers. Bombs dropped on British lines caused no damage, while a bomb near a general’s headquarters killed a shepherd and four sheep. Crowds watched as shells burst near aviators at times, with planes at altitude and some aircraft reportedly hit. Separate notices list local obituaries and marriages dated late December 1915 and early January 1916.
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Banontkt Nays
Trube
Salopik
Wolfe
Warner
The
Nie
aPtsional
Q Dogulace
Diplomats Confer on Lusitania Case Between Nations
Count von Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing conferred on the Lusitania dispute. The exact status of negotiations is unclear. Germany maintains the act was a reprisal, while the United States insists neutrals' rights be protected and that belligerents abandon dangerous measures at sea.
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Count von Bernstorff
Pgeein
Lansing
State Department
Germany
United States
I Llegal Acta
Death of Judge J M Hiatt in city history
Former Judge J M Hiatt died yesterday at his residence near Harvard street northwest. A Washington resident since 1823, he came from Nebraska where he was active in Republican politics and served on the State University board of regents. He retired from the bench and is survived by his wife and children John Clinton Hiatt Merlett Harry M Hiatt Frank H Hiatt and Mrs Fred Rees.
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Jug
Yasse
Ruatt
Harvard
Hiatt
Washington
Nebraska
Board of
Regents
State Weuress
Pwedd
Atx
John Clinton Hiatt
Mise Merlett
Harry M. Hiatt
Frank H
Mra
Fred Rees
Simon and Grey May Quit Cabinet in Britain
London reports say Sir John A. Simon and Sir Edward Grey face possible resignations over conscription. Cabinet met amid doubt, with Asquith seeking unity. Henderson’s stance depends on the labor congress, while Lloyd George conferred with engineers as unions weigh concessions.
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John A. Simon
Grey
New York
the Tribune Today
London
John Simon
Asquith
Home Affairs
Daily News
John
Labor
Rate ruling expands rail tariffs for Southern lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved yesterday a general readjustment of freight rates for railroads serving the South from Mississippi to the Atlantic and Gulf to the Potomac. New schedules aim to curb long and short haul violations, raise tariffs to terminal cities like Atlanta and Birmingham, and require commodity rates updates by August 1, 1946. The measure, while approved, does not fix any specific rate as just, inviting shipper complaints on unreasonable charges.
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South
Mississippi
Atlantic
Gulf
Southern Railroad
Commission
Southern
Interstate Commerce. Act
Atlanta
Birmingham
Eae
German Foreign Office Denies Peace Terms Publication
Berlin reports the German foreign office rejects any government role in a Zurich peace terms article. Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein says Germany has not decided on peace and that the chancellor’s stance remains Peace is not our business but the enemy’s. He notes the government will consider proposals but has no current terms to offer.
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Petrograd
Retch
Pripet
Galicia
Zele Szczyky
von. Schwarzenstein
Germany
Foreign Office
Entente
United Press
Berlin
Sayville
I. L
Foreign Office Today
Zurich
Baron Mumm von Schwarsenstein
Wolff News
Reichstag
Baron von Schwarzenstein
Yon ‘Jawow
Neuer Zuricher -Zeitung
Jaron von Schwarsenstein
America
New Year's Bells Ring Out Highballs' Knell in Seven States
Chicago reports that New Year's Eve bells rang in seven states Arkansas Iowa Colorado Idaho Washington Oregon and South Carolina as revelers faced a dry dawn. Newsnotes describe frenzied buying and shelves emptied ahead of the new year, marking a sober start in many homes.
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Chicago
Arkansas
Iowa
Colorado
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
South Carolina
South Carolina. Stokles
Funeral of Rev. David Wills
Funeral services for Rev. David Wills retired chaplain of W A who died at the Cecil in the city will be held tomorrow at 2 30 p m at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Rev Dr Wallace Radcliffe to officiate Interment will be in York Dr Wills born January 7 1822 in Pennsylvania served as Civil War pastor to both sides and later led Oglethorpe University in Atlanta He befriended Alexander H Stephens Thomas F Bayard J Q C Lemar John B Gordon R B Vance and other Southern leaders during his life in the South
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David Wills
W. A
Cecil
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wallace Radcliffe Aro
Ienyoon
Wils
Pennsylvania
Macop Ga
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
South
Alexander H. Stephens
Thomas F. Bayard
J. Q. C. Lemar
John B. Gordon
R. B. Vance
Heiress Quit $8-a-Week Job at Woonsocket Store
Irene Paul, 19, heiress to a fortune, left Woonsocket for New York seeking life in the big city. She clashed with society after taking a menial job at Market Street store, then fled the city with diamonds as detectives traced her. Her father paid for her return as family drama unfolded.
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Irene Paul
Woonsocket, R. I. Homie
Washington Post
Helregg
Aev
Woonsocket
Joseph Paul
Rene
Hite
Irene
Myre
City Wall
Emme Lewin
Papa
Mama
Mr. Paul
Paul
Broad Street
New ‘York
Checker
Auditme
Market Street
Port Richmond
Cupid Lax in 1915 As Leaps Fall Short in US
Across the nation marriage licenses fell in 1915 with New York issuing 2,851 licenses, Baltimore 6,106, and Philadelphia about 12,779. In the District Cupid courted fewer couples, and divorces hovered near 150, hinting at roughly one divorce per 27.9 marriages. Boston saw a dip as leap year delayed many proposals.
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Cupid
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Dan Cupid
Boston
Notable Anglo American Figures and British Officials
The text surveys prominent figures including William Waldorf Astor who exiled himself to England in 1890 amid US criticism, with a vast fortune cited at 160 million. It notes Astor's 1848 birth, 1878 marriage to Mary igren Paul, and his service in New York politics and as US Minister to Italy 1882-85. Also mentioned are Sir Thomas Shaughnessy of Canadian Pacific, Lord Charlies Beresford, Alexander Henderson, David A. Thames the "Welsh coal king," and Capt Norton, a British official and MP.
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William Waldorf
England
United States
William Waldorf Astor
Mary Igren Paul
James O W. Paul
Philadelphia
New York
Italy
Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Milwaukee
Lord Charlies Beresford
Birexander Henderson
Cent.r Railway
House, of ‘Commons
Tariff Commission
David A. Thames
Capt. Norton
Great Britain
Breckinridge Hosts at Fengers Club Fencing Affair
Henry Breckinridge secretary of war and Mrs Breckinridge hosted a Thursday afternoon social at the Washington Fencers Club after a foil exhibition in which club members participated. It was the third such affair of the season with future hosts planned for three weeks each. Attendees included Dr Scott Breckinridge Clement Bouve J Brooke Parker and Antonio Pattano maitre d Armes. Several Pan American delegates and their wives were present.
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Henry Breckinridge
Scott Breckinridge
Clement L. Bouve
J. Brooke Parker
Antonio Pattano
California State Market Plan Aims to Direct Perishable Crop
Harris Weinstock California State market director reports after talks with Federal officials that a state controlled plan to route and direct the enormous perishable fruit crop to Eastern markets may gain broad support. He notes DOJ objections unlikely and expects cooperation from fruit producers and shippers once the plan is presented. The State market commission would supervise shipments via a distribution bureau with telegraphic price updates.
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California
Harris Weinstock
Department of Justice
Weinstock
Gregory
State Market Commission
Bureau of Distribution
History teachers convene at New Willard conference
A historic teachers conference under the American Historical Association gathered yesterday in the New Willard with participation from the Association of History Teachers of the Middle States Maryland and the Mississippi Valley Historical Association. John Martin Vincent of Johns Hopkins presided as papers discussed defining historical courses for secondary schools and college entrance requirements.
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New Willard
American Historical Association
Association of History, Teachers ‘of
Middle States
Maryland
Mississippi Valley
James Sullivan
Boys’. High School
Brooklyn
N. Y
Herbert D. Foster
Dartmouth College
Henry EF. Bourne
Western Reserve, University
Margaret McGill
Newton High School
Massachusetts
Eugene M. Violette
Normal School
Kirksville, Mo
Jene Edgar Dawson
Hunter , College
New York
Holy Name Charters Cars For Vesper Service
The Holy Name Society of Holy Trinity Church Georgetown chartered special cars of the Capital Traction Company to transport about 700 members to the vesper service at the church or Immaculate Conception. District Holy Name unions estimate 2,500 men will attend. Rev Edward J McGrath will be celebrant, Archbishop John Bongano presides, Rev Ignatius Smith to deliver the sermon, with an Immaculate Conception choir musical program.
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Capital Traction Company
Holy Name Society
Holy Trinity Church
Georgetown
Immaculate. Conception
Eighth
N Streeta
Holy Name Union
Holy Name Societies
Edward J. McGrath
John Bongano
United States
Ignatues Smith
Immaculate Conception College
Brooklard
Immaculate Concseption Church
Mrs. Colliflower dies after opera performance
Washington native and St Peter's Church organist Mrs A M Colliflower died suddenly at 411 Second Street Southeast. She was a Rt Cecilien Academy alumna, honorary music graduate, and longtime church member. Survived by husband Charles E Colliflower and eleven children. Funeral at St Peter's Monday 9 AM. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Choral Society Knights of Columbus to sing. Sons Charles Jr James and George once Georgetown athletes. Daughter of Howard Castell, Capita residents.
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Mgane
Mic Il
Bridget
Biggane
Roal Denice
Annery
St. Dominic
Ount Olivet
Erhoff
Qastrest
Henry
Margaret
Warren Bixinkerhof
Mera
Lee's Chapel
Pennsylvania Avenue
Aovers
Racoe
Selower
Second Street
Annie M. Coll
Wer
Josseph T. K. Colliflower
St. Peter's Church
Nell
Georgetown Hospital
Sibley Hospital
Zerich
George H. Rarling
Ida E
Gnorge F. Wetterich
Aungry
Oak Hill Cemetery
Davidae
Rereek
Newark Enne Presbyterian Church
Hnnite M.colliflower
Providence Hospital
Second Street Southeast
Rt. Ceciline Academy
St. Peter’s Church
Collifower
Charlies E. Colliflower
Sleven
Charles E., Jr
James E
George.c
Nellie Coliflower
George B., Cooksey
Francis McQuillen
R. H. Hall
Joseph T. K. Collistower
St. Peter's “Church
Mgr
James M. O'Brien
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Choral Society of the Knights of Columbus
James H
George C
Georgetown “University
Howard O. Castell
Capitol Bill
Italian tragedian Tommaso Salvini reported dead
London reports the eminent Italian tragedian Tommaso Salvini has died in Florence. The brief item notes his death was announced in the early hours, signaling the loss of a major figure in European theater.
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London
Tommaso
Selvin
Florence
Italy
Police News In Brief From Yesterday's Robberies And Fires
Police reports describe several robberies, a residential fire with contents destroyed, minor structural damage from a gas stove, a stolen brown lap robe found at a precinct, a train brake incident injuring two railroad workers, a boy hit by a car near Gresham Place, a lace curtain fire at 36 Florida Avenue, and the death of Lloyd G Palmer, a 70 year old Civil War veteran staying at Hotel Vendome. Distinct addresses, names, and incidents are noted, including Neal West’s home fire on Sheriff Road and Robert Marshall’s chimney fire on Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Robert Marshall
Pennsylvania Avenue Southest
F. A. Clark
Florida Avenue Northwest
Two Deaths by Own Action Reported in City
Coroner Nevitt reports two suicide deaths. Charles R. Caffrey 28 a draftsman living at 801 Colorado Avenue NW shot himself in his room after purchasing a revolver the day before. Mrs Nellie Caffrey and Miss Sadie Caffrey heard the gunfire. Theodore Clewell 42 a machinist at the shipyard living at 806 Eleventh Street SE swallowed bichloride of mercury and died at Casualty Hospital. Coroner Nevitt issued death certificates for both cases.
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Charles R. Caffrey
Archiitect
Colorado Avenue
Nellie Caffrey
Sadie ‘Caffrey
Philip Caffrey
Hopewell
Nevitt
Theodore Clewell
Newy Yard
Eleventh Street
Casualty Hospital
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Greer
Tarnopol
Aeros Midlake
Idtente
Raip
Salontet
Washington, D.C
Fran W
M. V. Miller
William H. Miller
HDWARD_WARING
Misa Rothy May Waring
Elliam J. Howard
H. Sardo & CO
Tohape I
Automobile Funerals
W. R. Speare
F Street N. W
Flatington
D. T
Ero
San Diego
Bammaasenham
Rosebank
Calmings
Yartland
Lebanon
Ambert Ince
New Orleana
Charleaton
Hempton Roads
Novo Alexiniec
Volinsky Theater
Novo
Alexintec
Farnopol
Nova Alexiniec
Thia
Germana l
Novos Vremya
Novo Alexiniac
Vienna
Austrian War Office
Stripa
Bucsacs
Wisnitowczyk
Geveral
Sian
Pflanzer
Baitin
Bessarabian
Idaya
Kormin
Perous
N. Jarnis & CO
Severth and
D Streets
Ton Grollable Wines and Tokalon Co., Inc
J. H. Small & Sons
Garner
Sts
Waldorf-Astoria
Broadway
Lusitania
von Bernstorff
J. M. Hiatt
Sir Edward Grey
Sir Edward
Ship of State
Reginald McKenna
Walter Unciman
Board, of Trade
Home Department
Daily Express
Earl of Selborne
Board of Agriculture
Earl Curzon
Privy Seal
Thomas ‘Strong
Casen
Daily News and Leader
Arthur Henderson
Board of Education
Pos Bible
Isquith
Associated Press
John’ A. Simon
Home Secretary
Labor Party
Congress
Dey
Lloyd’ George
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Labor Mon
Harry Gosling
finHliona
Robert Williame
Carl.w. Ackhaman
Moses & Sons Nth and
Rev
United States Army
Richmond
Woongecket
Cafen
Ashe
Timat
Axe
Uxbria
Othey
Santa
Bell-Ans
W.W. Astor
FENGERS/ CLUB
Holy Name Charters
Tommaso Salvini
Namder
Police News
L. Street
Frank E. Artemus
Fourteenth Street
Park Savings Bank
Thomas EB Billingeley
Jewel Station
Railroad
Meridian Street
Atreet Corin
Ars
Mit
Neal West
Sheriff Road
Deanwood
D. C
L. F P. Ruth
New Hampshire Avenue
Polce
W. J. Walden
W. F. Hendricks
Ohio
Wineer
Charles Holb
Gresham Place
Sixteenth Street
Columbia Road
Ray Miller
Takoma Park
Garfield Hospital
Lloyd G.” Palmer
A. R
Hotel Vendome
Ceragor
SEAR
Fightin Munitions Gase
Fowler, Martin and Schulters
H. Robert Fowler
Henry B. Martin
Herman Schulters
National Peace Council
Taylor
Frank Buchanan
Tinois
Archer
Bond
Henry E. Davis
Davis
Fowler
Robert
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