Princess Alphonse Henrique of Braganza Declares Portugal Merger
In a Seville message Princess Alphonse Henrique of Braganza formerly Mrs. Philip Van Valkenburgh says the formalities with Portugal are complete at Madrid after multiple marriages. She notes royal reception in Madrid and Seville and calls herself the happiest person in the world. The duke, brother of late King Carlos of Portugal, and she wed in Rome with later ceremonies in London.
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Alphonse Henrique of
Braganza
Oporto
Philip van Valkenburgh
New York
Seville
Spain
Portugal
Madrid
Inglatorga
Sevilla
van Valkenburgh
London
Carlos of
Switzerland imposes controls on foreigners entering
Berne November 30. Switzerland begins steps to curb undesired foreigners amid wartime strain. New rules require passports or identification, pre arrival justification to Swiss officials, and post arrival registration with local police. The measure targets agents of war rings and deserters while preserving neutrality.
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Berne
Switzerland
Federal Council
Limes
France
Geneva
Germany
Basel
Border controls tighten with identity checks and bread cards
Authorities vow to Number every border entrant crossing at nonstandard points and track those missing. Without proper credentials, individuals cannot obtain bread, making a bread card essential for survival.
Colored Woman Breaks Ground as Elevator Operator in Waterloo
Carrie Bright of 906 Town Street becomes Waterloo's first Black female elevator operator at Paul Davis dry goods store. She fills a wartime shortage role alongside longtime worker Mrs. Wright, proving trusted service as she handles the ups and downs of the daily task.
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Carrie Bright
Town Street
Watertoo
Paul Davis Dry Goods
Wright
Carrie
Tharely
Bright
Waterloo
Accidents Reported in Stacyville Iowa
In Stacyville Joseph Falk a merchant was caught on the track by an afternoon passenger train and his leg and shoulder were broken. Mrs A N Conklin fell and broke her ankle. Frank Fuller, recently injured by a revolver accident, has recovered enough to go downtown on crutches.
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Stacyville
Joseph Falk
A. N. Conklin
Frank Fuller
General officers face physical exams for France service
Washington December 14. All regular army and National Guard general officers undergo medical and efficiency board exams to assess fitness for overseas duty. Several have been found physically unfit for modern trench warfare and will be assigned other duties or receive honorable discharges as needed. The policy emphasizes enduring hardship and specialized service requirements.
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Washington, D. C
Regular Army
Guard
France
National Guard
Baker
War Tax Question Delays Camp Grants From Custer Grant Game
The athletic funds of Camp Grant Rockford Illinois and Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan rise by 14000 each from gate receipts of the recent Custer Grant football game. Net profit is 34324.05 but only 28000 may be divided until tax status is settled.
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Chicago
Camp Grant
Rockford
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
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