Graves Registration Service to Handle American Burials in France
The American Expeditionary Force establishes a Graves Registration Service to arrange proper burials and care for graves in France. A unit of two officers and 50 men per division, plus headquarters, will oversee cemeteries, with identification tags and cross markers, and immediate notice to relatives. Local French communities already care for dead Americans, with rapid grave maintenance and cross painting promised by authorities.
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France
Mailing Out Today First Five Per Cent of the Questionnaires
The article notes that the first five percent of the questionnaires will be mailed out today. It highlights the start of a larger survey effort and identifies the responsible office or department coordinating the mailing.
Nation begins draft classification under new system
Washington December 14 The War Departments huge task of classifying the nations manpower for army service begins with new questionnaires. Secretary Baker orders acceptance of all qualified applicants who present themselves before noon, even if examinations and details can be completed later. Registrants seek to volunteer before noon amid overwhelmed recruiting offices and swamped draft regulations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
National Army
Sontianel Army
Mar Myiler Swat
Wes Foe Advisory Board
Tingham Injured In Alpine Army Car Accident
Italian front report says Congressman George H. Tingham of Boston riding in an army car toppled 24 feet on Monte Grappa. The vehicle crushed but all occupants survived with bruises except the chauffeur who was seriously injured. Tingham, who fired the first American shot against Austria, received slight wounds and was treated by a military surgeon.
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Associated Press
Italy
George H. Tingham
Boston
Monte Grappa
Nerthern
Tingham
Austria
Allied Naval Council Created To Coordinate War Navies
Washington reports the creation of an allied naval council to coordinate naval operations among nations at war with the Central Powers. Members include the Minister of Marine and naval chief of staff from each country, with the United States represented by Secretary Daniels and Admiral Benson. Meetings will be held in Europe with flag officers representing US and Japan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Allied Naval Council
Navy Department
Admiral Benson
Paris
Aoon
Daniels
Europe
Fiag
United States
Japan
Health improved at Camp Sevier in weekly report
Greenville S C Dec 15 Camp Sevier shows health gains with seven deaths in the past week below normal. The 11th infantry reg from Tennessee remains the only unit under quarantine for measles while seven meningitis cases are isolated but with no deaths. The sickness rate fell by about 50 percent despite six inch snowfall and poor weather.
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Associated Press
Greenville
S. C
Camp Sevier
Tennessee
Meales
Successful Applicants From Wilmington Nautical School
Eleven men passed the Wilmington Nautical School examinations and are ordered to duty with the Shipping Board. Capt. R. B. Lewis, Lewis L. Merritt, Herbert Chadwick, Robert Stone, Herbert Stone, Capt. Harry Mahler, John B. Ives, J. J. Weeks, Percy Canaday, John Sellers and Andrew Olsen await orders.
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Wilmington Nautical School
The
Shipping Board
R. B. Lewis
Lewis L. Merritt
Herbert Chadwick
Robert Stone
Herbert Stone
Hary Mahler
John B. Ives
J. J. Weeks
Percy Canaday
John Sellers
Andrew Olsen
Captain Martin Killed in Haiti Auto Accident
Captain John R. Martin of the First Marine Brigade was killed in an auto accident near Port Bender Haiti while on duty. A Detroit native appointed in 1916, he had served in Haiti since December of last year and was aide to Brigadier General Cole. His mother Mrs Mary Ravenel resides at 147 North Street Charleston South Carolina.
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Martin
Associated Press
Washington
John R. Martin
United States Marines
Haiti
Port Bender
Navy Department
Detroit
Marine Corps
Cole
Mary Ravenel
Nodd Street
Charleston
S.C
World War I Update From Paris Front
Paris December 15 Associated Press reports only minor activity last night with the Beaumont Bezonvaux front north of Verdun showing the liveliest artillery fire.
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Associated Press
Paris
Beaumont-Bezonvaux Front
Verdun
War Office
Heavy Fighting In Italy Near Brenta River Front
In Northern Italy on December 15 heavy fighting continued on the mountain front east of the Brenta river. The enemy pressed to move west of the river to open two lines of approach to the Brenta valley and the adjacent plain.
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Italy
Associated Press
Heather
Brenta
Coal Shortage Cripples Nation's Industry and Heat
Nationwide coal famine worsens as transport bottlenecks delay shipments. Officials reroute coal from Kentucky and Ohio lake ports to relieve New York and other regions, with labor and snowfall hampering relief efforts. Major plants in Cleveland suspend output, and arsenals face possible shutdowns without fuel.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garfield
A. W. Thompson
Eastern Railroads
Michigan
Kentucky
Ohio Lake
Thompson
Department of Labor
Department
New York
Tidewater
Reeve Schley
Charles S. Allen
Association of Wholesale Dealers
Aeal
Quincy
Mass
Fore River
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company
Arsenal
Watertown
Tracy Dickson
Government Arsenal
Richmond
Virginia
Power plants consume fifty coal cars daily
The message notes that the two company power plants typically use 50 coal cars each day, with the current night stretch lasting only a few hours.
Cansler Closes Defense in Gaston B. Means Trial
In Concord on December 15 E T Cansler wrapped up a five hour defense argument in the murder trial of Gaston B Means. He portrayed the impact of a possible conviction and execution on Mrs Maude A King and their child while Mrs Means wept in court. The defense rested and State’s attorney L C Caldwell prepared final remarks.
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Associated Press
Concord
N. C
E. T. Cansler
Charlotte
Gaston B. Means
Maude A. King
Gasien BR. Means
Cansler
Mr. Canster
James C. King
Cansier
King
Major Leo D Heartt Funeral Today With Masonic Honors
Major Leo D Heartt, clerk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina and treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Masons, dies after a short illness at 47. Funeral with Masonic honors and service at 3 pm at the First Presbyterian church, where he was an active officer and worker for years.
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Rveigh
Dew
Leo
United States Court
Eastern District of North Carolina
Grand Lodge of Masons
First Presbyterian Church
Grand Longe of Masons of
North Carolina
United States District Court
Two More Red Sox Enlist in Navy
Two Boston Red Sox pitchers Pennock and Bader signed as yeomen joining 11 teammates in the navy, as announced from club headquarters. The Associated Press report notes the team adds to its ranks in the nation-wide defense effort.
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Rv Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Pennock
Bader
Yeomen
American Arrest Reported in Petrograd
Charles S. Smith of St. Louis, a staff member of John 3. Stevens, head of the American Railway Commission to Russia, is reported to have been arrested in Petrograd on Friday December 14.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Charles S. Smith
St. Louis
John 3. Stevens
American Railway Commission
Russia
War Tax Paid on Theater Tickets Warned by Gov
Beginning today theatre goers must ensure their admission tickets show the 10 percent war tax has been paid. The 1 cent tax on each 10 cents or fraction applies, and patrons may stamp or write on tickets to prove compliance as the Internal Revenue Commissioner urged enforcement assistance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue
Roper
Cuba to Render Financial Aid in War Resolution
Havane yesterday afternoon unanimously adopted a resolution declaring a state of war with Austria-Hungary. It also approved annual appropriations of 600,000 for hospitals and Red Cross aid, 2,400,000 for relief to war victims and families through Allied nations. The measure moves to the House.
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Havanee
Cuba
Austria-Hungary
Republic
National Red Cross
Soldiaer
Surrender by German Officer Delays Laundry Return
An American officer recounts a British front incident where a German officer crawled to the wire, raised his hands, and asked to surrender. He carried a laundry parcel and admitted he waited a week for clean clothes before giving up.
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Associated Press
France
No Man’s Land
Rines
Germany Reaches Fat Trade With Russia Near Front
Petrograd reports that Germany has begun exchanging metals chemicals and other goods for vegetables fats and especially soap with Russia. Trade has resumed at Minsk and nearby points along the northwestern front, with new shops opened and credit institutions informed.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Russia
Credit Institution
Minsk
Two Americans Wounded by Bursting Shell in France
Associated Press reports two American railway engineers behind the British front were wounded when a shell struck a tool pile where they worked. The incident occurred Friday in France as American forces advanced with allied troops.
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Associated Press
France
Three Important Cities Capt ed and General Kaledines Arrested
Police report the arrest of General Kaledines after a raid that captured three key cities. Details specify the officials and locations involved, signaling a major security operation and potential shift in regional control.
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Kaledines
Western Front News and Russian Cossack Turmoil
The German offensive stalls with heavy artillery fatigue on the Western Front. Allied and Bolshevik actions in Rostov and Nakhichevan signal a shifting balance as General Kaladines and the Don Cossacks face arrests and defections. Lloyd George warns the war has reached a critical stage and American help may decide the outcome.
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Kaledines
Dutoff
al Cossacks
Orenburg
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di Dutfi
Rostov
Nakhitcheval
Haganrog
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Withi Nakhitchevan
Don-rive
Taganrog
Gulf
Novo Techerkask
Don
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Ypres
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Bullecourt
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Great Britain
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