German Advance Rages on Alsace Front Amid Global Battles
Reported fighting across Metz and Alsace intensifies as German forces push toward French fortifications. Berlin acknowledges German progress on western fronts while Russians advance in the east and Belgium remains contested. Basel and Swiss border towns hear distant cannonade as battles widen along a shifting line of control.
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Londons
Epec
Tg Witt
France
Switzer
Metz
Berlin
Artan
Advamce
Herlin
Iim of Se
Altkirch
Upper
Alsace
Basel
Kirchauer Damerkirch
Mifort
Stremecthen Thermy
Mauthaus
Rman
Hebeest
Doceerkirch Ang
Sxorthwari
Asteady
Cabinet Lisbon Reports War Intervention Prompting Government Shakeup
The Portuguese cabinet signs off on new measures amid foreign intervention in the war. Paris reports indicate escalation and continued tension as borders and alliances shift.
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Lisbon
Portugal
British Drive German Position on Yser Front
Fragmentary report indicates British forces seized a strong German position east of Pole on the Yser’s right bank near Dixmude and Ypres after lengthy fighting. The Germans reportedly held the area for weeks before the breakthrough.
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Pole
Yser
Dixmmene
Ypres
Son of Rich Texan Takes His Own Life
New York report details the death of Robert W. Jones son of a wealthy Austin merchant and Columbia University student. He shot himself at the Hotel Marie Antoinette and was found after a door was smashed when the chambermaid reported he could not enter. Jones was 22 and a UT graduate. his brother Paul Jones is also at Columbia.
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New York
Dec
Robert W. Jones
Austin
Tex
Columbia University
Marie Antoinette
James
University of Texas
Vic
Paul Jones
Columbia
Steamship Conrad Moir Captured by British Cruiser
London reports the steamship Conrad Moir bound from Philadelphia to Christiana and Imden has been captured by a British cruiser in the Atlantic. Investigation of ownership is planned.
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London
Conrad Moir
Philadelphia
Christiana
Imden
Japan plans military buildup ahead of Diet debate
Tokyo reports that the Diet convened with plans to push for a larger army and navy, while considering a friendlier stance toward Russia. Prime Minister Okuma will champion major military and naval expansion as Japan seeks control of Pacific islands and reefs, with officials studying exploitation. The Diet is to endorse the government’s policy on retaining and populating new lands.
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Russia
Okuma
Japan
Pacific Islands
Marianus
Télandy
Lacy Sentenced to Six Years More in Embouline Case
Theo Lacy, 37, convicted Thursday of embezzlement and sent to six years by Judge Brown. Lacy’s attorney noted a notice of appeal. Judge Brown said he initially considered ten years but reduced the sentence. Lacy offered no further remarks when asked to speak.
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Montgoma
Theo Lacy
Brown
Lacy
Alexander
Jealousy Blamed for Double Murder in Light Home
In Vicksburg on December 5 John Ryan a boarder in Light s home shot J L Seawards and H W Laght killing them and mortally wounding himself. The killer s motive was jealousy over Mrs Last.
Jiminez P Resigns? Inaugurated Santo Domingo President
Washington dispatch reports General Jiminez inaugurated today as president of Santo Domingo in the capital city. Official cables confirm the transfer of power and cite a ceremonial swearing in.
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Washington
Jimines
Santo Domingo
State Department
Tragic Waterloo Steamer Sinks Off Liz ard Coast
In Glasgow dispatch, fourteen people are drowned when the Norwegian steamer Waterloo flounders near the Liz ard before dawn. Three passengers are rescued, with details pending.
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Glasgow
Waterloo
Lizard
County
Anniston's Surprising Budget At Tuscaloosa Meeting
J W Mallory reports from Tuscaloosa where Alabama city representatives discussed forming a municipal league. Anniston stood out as living within its means with a tax rate near one half of 1 percent while other cities faced large deficits.
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J. W. Mallory
Finamece
Alabami
Mallory
Alabama
Tuscalooma
Anniston Wat
Anniston
Fudge
W.plate
Das Penn
Tirana
Tuscaloosa
Beasley Bond and Bribe Case Dominates Chicago Headlines
A Chicago arrest highlights a bribery charge involving Miss Jessie Huwabeth Cope and Col Charles Alexander of Providence. Cope is bound for trial on Mann Act related bribery allegations, with testimony anticipated from Brute witnesses as authorities pursue extortion schemes.
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Chicago
Jessie Huwabeth Cope, Aecuser
Charles Alexander
Providence
Banks Consolidate In Tallassee Name Change
Montgomery Alabama December 5 notice declares the consolidation of the People’s Savings Bank of Tallassee and Bank of Tallassee. The combined business will operate under the name Bank of Tallassee.
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Montgomery
Ala
People’s Savings Bank of Tallasees
Bank of Tallansee
State Barking Department
Bank of Tallassee
Walker calls for condition of state banks
Montgomery Alabama December 5 Alex P F Walker state superintendent of banks has called for a statement of the condition of all state banks at close of business December 1. The call issued Wednesday evening but not made public until messages had been delivered to each bank in the state.
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Gaxksden
Asesriston Committee
Gadedew
Iit Mead Noble
Sven mm
Case House
Sotie Lairser
Tereem
Birmingham
Charless Spicer
Columbus
Ohio
Herrman
Roman Guarda
Thomass R. Walker
Eneley
Supreme Lodge
Grand Lodge
Avaniston
Togetheers
Calhoun
Efich
Ateemd
Knights of Pyt Trias
Anniston
Beas
Rathetee
F. B. Wheaton
Minneapolis
Gramnet
Waldrop
Montgomery
Ala
Alex FP. Walker
State Superintendent of Banks
Wallace appoints new game warden in Blount County
Montgomery Dec .-W C Posey of Bellville has been appointed game warden for Blount County by John H Wallace Jr the late game and fish commissioner. Posey will succeed J H Kelton who moved from the county.
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Montgomery
Dec
W. C. Posey
Bellville
Blount County
John H Wallace
J. H. Kelton
Providence Detective Charged In Mann Act Case
Det. 5 Colonel Charles Alexander of Providence arrested on Mann Act transport charges involving Miss Jeeste Cope of Los Angeles. The pair traveled Chicago New Orleans and California with gifts and a Taunton bungalow funded by the defendant. Federal charges may include extortion. grand jury convened. Alexander linked to Alexander Brothers and Canadian Steel.
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Hemee
Providence
Nicago
Charlies Alexander
Indiete
Velarton
Tee
Charles Clyne
Jeeste Cope
Los Angeles
Cal
Low Annemeles
Chicago
Cope
Tto
Alexander
Alexander Brothers
Canadian Steel
Clyne
Miss Core
Miss Cope
Bhm
New Orleans
California
Mins Cope
Golden West
Colonel Alexander
Chiago
Hinton G. Clabaugh
Department of Justice
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