British Bishop Reports on German Prison Camps
Dr. Herbert Bury, Bishop of North and Central Europe, returns from Runleben and Ruhleben camps with British Foreign Office approval. He describes 80,000 parcels arriving to feed prisoners, confirms improved food, overcrowding, and disciplined morale. The inmates build a makeshift university, stage a theatre, and joyously sing the National Anthem with flags.
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London
Herbert Bury
North and
Central Europe
Runleben
Blackenberghe
Scarlett Synges
Ruhleben
Steve Bloomer
Derby County
University of
Predicts Plentiful Aviators After Romanian Conquest
Berlin reports an aviation expert says the conquest of Romania will trigger a huge growth in German and Austro Hungarian air forces. He asserts Germany can build thousands of aircraft in months and crews can be found, limited only by fuel supply.
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Berlin
Rumania
E Xpert
Fokker
Romania
Switzerland Reports 30000 Involved In Neutrality Debate
Berne December 30 M Huffman Chief of the Political Department in a report on neutrality to the National Council states that at present time there are 30 000 persons involved in Switzerland.
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Berne
M. Huffman
Political Department
National Council
Switzerland
Plan to use war prisoners to ease labor shortage sparks debate
London observers debate importing black African labor to counter England's growing labor gap while proposing war prisoners as a humane, cost-saving alternative. Officials note 25 000 naval and military prisoners and 34 000 interned civilians, with France already using prisoners on roads and German captives in many roles.
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London
England
Lord Newton
Home Office
France
Germany
Sir Henry Johnson
Africa
Wedgwood
Daily Chronicle
Fortune Teller Spy in Disguise in Peking
In the Chinese capital a Japanese fortune teller named Nakamura is rumored to give political guidance to Chinese leaders. He allegedly portrayed as a high diplomat, telling Chinese officials that the president aims to rebuild China through friendship with Japan. The latest tale involves Tang Shao yi and his journey to Tientsin.
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Peking
Nakamura
China
Japan
Weath
Tang Shao-yi
Tientsin
Tuan
Tang Shaoyi
International Settlement
Shanghai
Yuan
Letter from Carton de Wiart Denounces German Atrocities
Mme Carton de Wiart writes Emily Hobhouse defending Belgian suffering in Louvain and condemning German crimes. She rejects claims of little destruction and asserts Belgians demand justice and refuse to be silenced by British diplomats.
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London
Mme. Carton de Wiart
Emily Hobhouse
Belgium
Mademoiselle
Louvain
England
Louise Carton DE Wiart
Styles in Women's Shoes Command Commons Attention
London reports the House of Commons debating the leather shortage reflected in women’s footwear. Liberal MP Wiles questioned the President of the Board of Trade about high-legged boots and rising shoe prices amid wartime scarcity.
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London
House of Commons
Wiles
Board of Trade
Export Tobacco Prohibited by Government Order
Rome December 30 government issues an order that prohibits export of tobacco leaf and bottles.
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Rome
Dutch Press Shifts to Pro British stance Across Holland
Berlin reports Dutch neutrality in flux as newspapers once tied to Germany turn pro Britain. Amsterdam Telegraaf calls for frontier closures and fleet leasing to England. Dutch bankers fear England and back Allies amid war anxieties. The Berlin Tageblatt notes propaganda bearing fruit with pro British converts.
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Berlin
Holland
Germany
The
Hague
England
France
Amsterdam
Berlin Tageblatt
Greece
London
United States
Washington
State Department
Litumania
Queen of Italy visits field hospitals and aids wounded
The Queen of Italy tours field hospitals and advanced dressing stations, risking danger to ensure wounded receive proper medical care, while a Royal Commissioner is named. Paris reports Colonel Malfeyt appointed Royal Commissioner for conquered Belgian Congo territories as Belgian government notes ongoing anti Germany sentiment from Washington.
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Rome
Italy
Paris
Colonel Malfeyt
Belgian Congo
Swedish Doctor Reports Russian War Strain and Famine Impact
Dr. Sigurd Sönson, Swedish Red Cross representative, says Russia's industrial backbone has collapsed as many soldiers are sent to the front. He cites starving populations in major cities, wasted wheat, and grain stockpiles, with unrest and riots observed across regions. Corruption among officials worsens misery.
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Berlin
Sigurd Sevenson
Russia
Siberia
Swedish Red Cross Society
Odessa
Black Sea
Kishineff
Kieff
Charkov
Australian Wheat Board for 60 Cent Advance on Crop
Melbourne reports the Australian Wheat Board will advance farmers sixty cents per bushel on the new wheat crop, to be pooled as last year. The Commonwealth Bank will finance the movement, with harvest now underway.
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Melbourne
Aus
Australian Wheat Board
Commonwealth Bank
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