British Seaplanes Strike German Naval Base at Cuxhaven
Dec 25 raid by seven British seaplanes, escorted by cruiser and destroyer forces, targeted the Cuxhaven naval base. Three airmen were recovered. four planes and crews were lost or captured, including Commander Hewlett who is missing. German reports claim damage to two destroyers. British accounts say bombs fell harmlessly.
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London
Cuxhaven
Eibe
Hewlett
Heligoland
Arethana
Undaunted
Rata Fon
Schilling Roads
Sixhaven
Oliver Hewlett
Ross Finer
Miley Edwards
Blackburn
Helgoland
Fitzhr
Richard B. Davies
Nav Fair Service
Brussels
Farman
England
Rochester
St. Paul's
Gravesend
Francis B. T. W. Hewlett
Misite
Maurice Hewlett
Warship collisions sink Dutch vessel Leer Tum
The Dutch steamer Leer Tum from Amsterdam struck mines in the North Sea and foundered with two crew lost. The British tramper Gallier also struck mines but reached port safely, while Semborough and Haglana reported via Laon tai p. m.
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Semborough
Haglana
Laon Tai P. m
Amsterdam
London
Hindu cultist dies after attempted bombing at temple
In San Francisco a Hindu mystic named Lous Vavara detonated a hazardous device during an afternoon service injuring a swami and three disciples and damaging the temple. Several victims suffered lacerations and loss of an eye while bystanders and residents report Vavara died at the hospital during the event. The attacker had attended services regularly and reportedly lived in a nearby colony before this act.
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San Francisco
Lous Vavara
C. French
Concord
Cal
Peterson
Walter Morris
Vavara
Italian Navy to Assist US Forces in Eastern Mediterranean
Rome reports Italian cruisers Carwria and other vessels have been instructed to aid the US cruiser North Carolina if necessary amid rising demonstrations against European departures from Turkish territory. The Tennessee Vulcan and Scorpion stand by to respond, as the North Carolina warned shots might be fired during trouble at Tripoli Syria. The Virginia and North Carolina then moved toward Smyrna after the incident with a mob.
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Rome
Car Wria
Beirut
Syria
United States
North Carolna
Tennessee
Vulcan
Scorpion
United States Navy
Mediterranean
Tea Dispacen
Athens
North Carolina
Tripoli
Virginia
Mcer
Dedengatch
Smyrna
Cold wave breaks as eastern U S warms after deep freeze
A severe winter cold wave that swept from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast eased tonight with temperature rises forecast for several days. Northfield Vermont recorded the coldest reading in the eastern United States at 2 degrees below zero.
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Washington
Rocks Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Northfieldy
United States
Iturbide Suspected as Villa Units Seek Him on Train
Mexican secret service men trailed Eduardo Iturbide, former Mexico City governor, on a northbound train from Mexico City in a bid to seize him. US representative Leon Canova faced searches, but Iturbide remained hidden, with officials in Chihuahua delaying and protests lodged to General Villa. Separate talks in Washington reported plans to prevent crossing into the United States while Carranza forces reshuffle positions near Naco and Agua Prieta to neutralize routes and bolster defense.
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Ist Paso
Secret Service
Eduardo Iturbide
Federal District of
Mexico City
General Villa
Leon Canova
United States Department of State
Canova
Turbide
Gutierres
Aguas Calientes
Torreon
Mi Paso
Vila
Chihuahua
Iturbide
Federal District
Carranza
Pipon
Zapata
el Paso
Villa
America
Sean Cannova
Bryan
Huerta
Antwerp Defended to the Last by German Troops
Amsterdam via London dispatch reports German officers claim about 200,000 troops in the Antwerp district ordered to defend the city to the last. The plan is to hold the retreat from Roulers to Ghent and evacuate Ghent if needed, with 3000 workers constantly strengthening fortifications and defenses.
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Ammerdam
London
Antwerp
Handelsblad
Roulers
Ghent
Destroyer Runs Ashore Steaming Without Lights
A British torpedo boat destroyer ran ashore early today on the coast near Kings Barns, southeast of St Andrew. The crew were saved by lifeboats after the ship, sailing from Aberdeen to the Firth of Forth, sailed without lights and lost bearings in rough seas. One lifeboat was stove on the heavy surf, but the rest of the crew were saved after help from a second lifeboat.
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St. Andrew
Scotland
London
Kings Barns
St .Andrew
Abergeen
Firth of Forth
Harkness
Day of quiet in western war zone and other notes
Official reports from multiple headquarters cover a quiet day in a western war zone. Mentioned are political leadership, tariff policies for workers, New Year services in Catholic churches, and various regional updates. Authorities monitor security concerns and noncombat events amid ongoing conflict reporting.
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Terra Haute
Jal
United ‘States
Riordan
Anaconda
Ceattoria Theosophical
Elkins
TVW
Brooklyn
Mut
Bersaglieri Sharpshooters Move to Albania Frontier
The Tenth Bersaglieri regiment departs Palermo by way of Rome and will arrive in Avlona Albania tomorrow to replace the bluejackets who landed last week. The move aims to maintain order and protect peaceful inhabitants during a tense period.
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Palermo
Sicily
Rome
Bersagileri
Avlona
Albania
Tariff Stirs Debate On Worker Protection In Kansas City
Frank P. Walsh, chair of the U S commission on industrial relations, argues a protective tariff helps only employers. He urges legislative action to ensure workers share in subsidy benefits and to empower unions, condemning subsidies that deter organizing and favor managers.
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Kansas City
Frank P. Walsh
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Labor Temple
Walsh
Xing
Dustry
Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco Dead
The Most Rev Patrick William Riordan archbishop of San Francisco died at 4 05 am in his city home after a five day illness with pneumonia following a severe cold. Riordan born in Chatham New Brunswick in August 181 and educated at Notre Dame and Louvain rose to become San Francisco’s second archbishop and held notable pastorates in Woodstock Joliet Chicago. He was consecrated titular bishop of Cabesa Loadjutor in 1883 and elevated to San Francisco see on December 28 1886.
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San Francisco
Patrick William Riordan
Archdiocese of
Riordan
Chatham
New Brunswick
Chicago
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Ind
Louvain
Helsium
St. Mary's of the Lake
Woodstock
Grand Master of Knights Templars Dies at 71
Troy N Y December Colonel Arthur Macarthur, grand master of the Knights Templars United States, died suddenly of apoplexy at his home. He was 71 and had long been editor and proprietor of the Troy Northern Budget. A Mason since 1832, he was elected grand master of the Grand Encampment in 19th century.
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Troy
N. Y
Dee
Arthur Sas Auuur
United States
Macarthur
Rho
Denvi
Col
Mayoral Bid Faces Bond Funding Hurdle in Indiana
PRRCUTIVE OF TRAE HAUTE, IND, CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR, ELD FOR PRAEDS. mayoral campaign stalls as bond backing remains elusive, affecting fundraising plans and voter outreach.
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Trae Haute
Ind
Praeds
Indianapolis probe notes Terre Haute mayoral case
An Indianapolis inquiry centers on Mayor Roberta of Terre Haute and alleged election tampering. Indicted individuals face arraignment January 16, while immunity offers and political maneuvering surround the case. Prosecutors hint at broader exposure once trials begin.
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Indianapolis
Roberta
Terre Marte
Roberts
Aviators Engage In Widespread World War I Battles
Allied and German forces report heavy aerial activity across Europe with bombardment over Nancy and Metz, and raids along the Thames. British seaplanes strike at Cuxhaven while German airmen target Polish cities and Belgian towns. overall heavy losses and no decisive front progress are noted amid lavish scale of operations.
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London
Thames
Cuxhaven
Nancy
Metz
Brussels
World War I German and French Military Updates
Army staff reports no major changes in East or West Prussia areas. French attacks near Thann Dammerkirch repelled. one height east of Thann briefly held by French then retaken. In Alsace, Meurissons and Argonne actions failed. Russian offensives in snow were repulsed with heavy losses. Paris notes two unsuccessful attacks near Passaielle and trench lines, front from Lys to Oise calm with intermittent artillery.
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Berlin
London
Flanders
Albert
Boiselle
Meurissons
Argonne
Verdun
Brura
Tawka
Tomos
Paris
Wat Omee
Tat Roisselie
Passaielle
Garonne
St Bie
Lys
Oise
Aisne
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Scott
Itt
Agua Prieta
Sonor
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Aria Prieta
Hill
Aail
Sandman
Knights Templars
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Frank C. Dalley
Roberts Ie
Taint
Terre Haute
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Ptene
Tremayor
Democratic Party
Ima
Na Ratte
Samuel M. Ralston
DADA
Land
Sainet Rober
Robert ‘Wan
Frearma
Europe
Mkrr Pvt
Gallia
Ixion
Nancy Bby
Frescar
Mets
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Poland
Petromrad
Baura
Kawika
Artil
Gallela
Rusvat
Imigeod
Dukin
Carpathians
Ministry of War
Bordeaux
Calabria
Russia
Sakhalin
Japan
Tuniy
Aviona
Turkey
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