Germans Fortify Shores as Allied Fleets Expected
Berlin reports German coastal fortifications along the Gulf of Saros and the Sea of Marmora as they anticipate Allied fleet visits. The daily official war bulletin mentions no decisive changes on the Western front aside from repulsed attacks near Nieuport and minor engagements across France. Russia sees prisoner captures near Lotzen and at the Pilica while attacks on the Bzura River stop.
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Gulf of
Saros
Sea of Marmora
Bzura
Berlin
London
Wenglish
Nieuport
France
Russia
Germany
Lotzen
Puilica
Eng- Neh
St. Hubert
Lihons
Amiens
Tracy-Le-Vale
Compiegne
French Advance in Upper Alsace and Nord Front
French war office reports fog delays and artillery exchanges from the sea to the Lys. French repulse several counter-attacks around Noulettes Boisselle Lihons and other locations. A strong German attack near Chivy Soupir is said repulsed as Perthes batteries are silenced.
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Oae
French War Office
Perthes
Upper
Alsace
Lys
Old-Fashioned Complexions and Stuart's Calci um Wafers
The ad claims Louis XVI era beauty at court and promotes Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a blood purifier to clear pimples liver spots and eczema. It promises rapid skin improvement within a week with a 50 cent price and offers a free sample by mail to Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
FL - Stuart Co
Stuart Ride
Marshall Mich
Fierce German Counter Attacks Repulsed on Fronts
Allied reports detail two strong German counter attacks repulsed at night on December 24 25 across a 1300 yard front. In Alsace progress near Cernay and Aspach. Russian fronts show German offensives failing at Bolimow and across the Bzura while fighting continues along the Nida and Vistula with favorable Russian conditions. Prisoners and rising Russian success noted in Galicia.
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Argonne
Meuse
Moselle
Upper
Alsace
Cernay
Aspach
Russia
Bzura
Suchaczew
Bolimow
Inowlodz
Pilica
Nida
Vistula
Wetrofrad
Pilea
Pillca
Galicia
Austrian Mission Reports Russian Setbacks Amid Carpathian Gains
An Austrian official statement from Vienna says after a victorious Servian advance the Austrians retreated due to bad weather but are not beaten. It notes heavy Austrian losses, slow progress in the Carpathians, and speculation that Russians may have reserves and sacrifice many troops.
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Berlin
London
Vienna
Servia
Carpathians
Russians Take Krosno and Jaslo in Galicia
Vienna reports that on December 25 after four days of fighting Soviet troops captured Assol Pass and the towns of Krosno and Jaslo in Galicia. The Donajec and Nida rivers area remained largely unchanged while offensives continued south of Tomaszow. Balkan front described as quiet with minor encounters on the Save and Drina rivers and a weak December 24 assault on Bilek fortress.
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Vienna
London
War Department
Assol Pass
Galicia
Krosno
Jaslo
Donajec
Nida
Tomaszow
Balkans
Save
Drina
Bilek
Last obstacle gone Rumania may join war
Paris December 6 The Figaro reports the final hurdle for Romania to enter the war is Bulgaria guaranteed neutrality. The Figaro cites a reliable source noting that guarantees were secured through Triple Entente action at Sofia. It states Bulgaria would fight only against the Entente’s enemies if it intervenes.
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Rumania
Paris
Triple Entente
The
Figaro
Bulgaria
Sofia
Levy on Brussels Withdrawn Amid Hague Violations
Parts December 26 The Journal reports that German proclamations imposing a 700 million franc indemnity in Brussels were pasted over and withdrawn by the German governor after representations by William J Bryan through Minister Whitlock. The tax on unmarried persons over 27 years in Brussels is also noted.
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Brussels
Journal
William J. Bryan
Minster Brand Whitlock
Brussel
Czar of Russia Leaves for the Front
Moscow December 26. The Russian imperial family left for the front with the emperor heading to the battle front and Empress Alexandra to Tsarshoe Selo with their son and two daughters. They visited hospitals and the emperor inspected a military school. At the Kremlin he received delegations from Orthodox and Jewish groups who donated 15,000 roubles for army needs. The emperor thanked the donors.
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Moscow
Via
Turkish Victory Over Russians Reported in Caucasus
Berlin dispatches say Turkish forces won a decisive victory in the Caucasus between Olt and Id. Oli lies in Russian Kars territory while Id stands about 26 miles south in the Turkish province of Lizerum.
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Berlin
London
Constantinople
Caucasus
Olt
Oli
Kars
Turkysh
Lizerum
Socialist Peace Conference Planned in London Habitat
London December 26 Arrangements set for a socialist peace conference January 17 with neutral countries represented by four delegates. Jeppe Borgbjerg Danish socialist leader said no practical results are anticipated but the gathering aims to aid resumption of friendly international relations after the war.
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London
Jeppe Borgbjerg
MHS
Brothers slain in feud over sister's marriage case
In Chicago on December 26 Joseph Abbot was killed and Michael Abbot fatally wounded when Charles Catareni shot at them at their home after objecting to his marriage to their sister Anne. Policeman Patrick J. Doyle lost a finger to a stray bullet. Catareni escaped. Unemployed in Studdersfield, England, stand at about 450, above the usual 300.
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Joseph
Michael Abbot
Anne
Charles Catareni
Catareni
Michael
Patrick J. Doyie
Cataroni
Studdersfield
England
Russia grants half of Sakhalin to Japan in exchange for guns
Washington dispatch reports Tokyo receiving official notice that Russia ceded the southern half of Sakhalin to Japan as part of the Portsmouth treaty terms. The island had remained Russian until September 1905. The move follows Japan’s demand for arms in the conflict context.
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Sakhalin
Japa
Washington
Tokio
Russia
Japan
Portsmouth
Sea fight off coast of Chile is deed
Valparaiso Chile December 26 no new sea fight occurred off the Chicleanca today cannonading last night 15 miles off the port was believed to be Newcastle saluting Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Sturdee after sinking the German squadron off the Falkland islands Australian battle cruiser Australia anchored in the bay Vice Admiral Sir George Patey came ashore to pay respects and said he could not explain the firing origin while the Australia had cruised the Pacific coast for weeks
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Valparaiso
Chile
Tome
Newcastle
Dresden
Prinz Estel Friedrich
Sir Frederick Sturdee
Falkland Islands
Australia
Sir George Patey
Pacific
South America
Italian Occupation Solidifies Control of Avlona
News from Avlona Albania reports Italian forces have occupied the entire town without incident. Government buildings are in Italian hands and order is said to be re established as the occupation takes hold.
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Rome
Avlona
Albania
Butler Street Fire Destroys Chicken and Egg House
Nearly 200 chickens burned and 420 dozen eggs baked when B F Taylor 139 Butler Street burned to the ground. Many birds escaped into Darktown as investigators estimate losses around $600.
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Butler Street
B. F. Taylor
Darktown
French Submarine Sunk Reported in Pola Action
Paris dispatch says Italian press, via advices to The Mafin, reports two French submarines of Vice Admiral Lapeyrere sunk while attempting to torpedo Austrian battleships at Pola. The crew were rescued and captured.
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Paris
Mafin
Lapeyrere
Pola
Lonely Men's League Aims to Cheer Frontline Soldiers
A London correspondent recalls loneliness in the Boer War and explains the Lonely Men's League effort to match lonely soldiers with friends. He shares how one Christmas gift from a comrade's sister transformed his spirits and led to happiness, underscoring the value of letters and small gifts to troops abroad.
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London
Associated Press
Lonely Men's League
Old
England
Skins for overcoats for British soldiers
Sydney reports the Australian fur trade, nearing collapse from London market failures, proposes that the English government equip part of the army with winter coats made from wallaby skins. Wallaby hides are abundant in London storehouses, cheaper than sheepskins, and warmer and more pliable for uniforms.
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Sydney
Associated Press
London
Copenhagen crowded with business agents
Copenhagen Correspondence notes the city as a mecca for belligerent nation traders with hotels full and brisk work in certain lines. It highlights strong American presence among neutrals and rising direct agency plans, while Germany has long controlled Scandinavian operations from Berlin or Hamburg.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Mecc
United States
Germany
Berlin
Hamburg
Blanket of White Long Time Coming
The article recounts an urban weather forecast for Atlanta predicting snow overnight and a sharp temperature drop. Despite the forecaster’s warning, no snow arrived by press time, with brisk northeast winds and cold, dry conditions expected to persist today. Several regions face icy blizzards, with Atlanta anticipated to see snow today if conditions shift.
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Atlanta
Surgeons' Meet To Draw Georgia Delegates At Ansley
Delegates from Georgia are expected at the Georgia Surgeons' club annual convention to be held February 25 and 26 at the Hotel Ansley. An elaborate banquet on the 25th features a symposium on Surgical Indigestion Its Causes and Treatment. Major operations will be performed for demonstration at city hospitals. Officers are Dr E C Davis president Dr T J McArthur vice president and Dr R M Harbin secretary and treasurer. The club may expand to Southern Surgeons' club with admittance from other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Surgeons’ Club
Ansley
South
Southern Surgeons’ Club
E. C Davis
Davis-Fischer Sanitarium
Atlanta
T. J. McA
Bond witness faces alleged frame up in bond case
Courthouse circles stirred yesterday over a report that an attempt was made to force Charley Isom, a prosecuting witness in the recent bond scandal, to double cross Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey. Isom said he would seek indictments after Dorsey’s return from Valdosta and named several figures in the bond revelations. He said men approached him after dark at Temple Court, made threats, and even violence to compel betrayal before the next superior court term. Isom, a former policeman and star grand jury witness, is reported as the secret source for much of the evidence leading to the indictments.
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Charley Isem
Grand Jury
Hugh M. Dorsey
Isom
Dorsey
Valdosta
Ught
Bond
Temple Court
Charley Isom
Frank Cane
Multiple Local Obituaries Reflect Persistent Community Loss
A string of obituaries from a local paper notes the deaths of Mrs W F Hechols 31 at a private sanitarium article lists survivors husband and Beal family members from Ball Ground and Cartersville. Miss Nellie Webb 23 dies at home on Lawton Street leaving mother and four siblings. G W Hudgins 46 dies at home in Stonewall leaving wife parents two sons three brothers four sisters. William R Davies 77 dies at Greenwood Avenue home leaving daughter Annie and four sons. Mrs Marion Green 24 dies at 167 Sells Avenue leaving husband and foster parents George and Mable Robinson.
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W. F. Hechols
J. ¥. Beal
Ball Ground
F. A. Beal
Atlanta
W. A. Beal
C. E. Brown
Cartersville
Bonehoo’s
Nellie Webb
Lawton Street
G. W. Hudgins
G W. Hudgins
Stonewall, Ga
William R. Davies
Greenwood Avenue
Annie Davies
J. A
7. B. Davies
Marion Green
Sells Avenue
M. J. Green
Mere
George H. Robinson
Appeals for help from war zone victims in France and Belgium
Letters from Mrs. Camerson Burnside urge Georgia women to send warm clothing to Belgian and French sufferers. Paris relief centers demand coats, shirts, shoes, blankets, and newborn items as thousands endure cold, hunger, and displacement. Countess de Sombreuil funds aid for orphans and widows in Paris slums, expanding her charitable reach from drawing room charity to frontline relief.
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Atletta
Camerson Burnside
Lucile Hitt
Atlanta
Georgia
Belgium
France
Brittany
Paris
St. Sulpice
Atlanta Express
Eise
Madame Verne
the Figaro
Helge En Suisse
Rue Des Moulins
St. Sulpice Seminary
Lucile Mur Burnside
Countess DE Sombreuil
Paria
Countess de Sambreuil
Great End
Joseph Gatins, Jr
Dream of Liberty Cover Drawn by Convict Featured in Good Words
The Christmas issue of Good Words, a federal prison magazine edited and printed by inmates, shows a cherub breaking prison walls bearing a scroll and Merry Christmas banner. The artist signs as J. D. A behind initials. he was freed just before Christmas to return home.
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United States
Ys. D. A
Walla
Four Hospital Ships For Wounded Indians
Boulogne reports show four English hospital ships dedicated to Indian troops with beds for three hundred, modern surgical suites, and separate wards for Indian and British officers. Two more ships are being outfitted in India as gifts from Indian princes. Cooks and wash facilities are arranged by religion, with Hindu and Mohammedan sections and separate wash routines.
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Associated Press
Bouloone
India
Boulogne
Leven Company
New Bullet for the Fight on Zeppelins
London based AP correspondent reports Dr Charles Dawson, discoverer of the Piltdown skull, offered to the British War Office a new anti Zeppelin bullet. The head carries a phosphorus cavity that projects beyond the apex. upon firing, phosphorus is ignited by the discharge and upon striking a gas bag ignites the gas causing the envelope to explode.
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London
Associated Press
Charles Dawson
British War Office
Believed sea mines placed by plane theory urged
A Danish official advances the theory that some mines along the Denmark coast were strewn by aircraft. A German mine layer seized off Nordby, or wrecked near the foe, carried three mines and showed the machine had been in the water about ten days. no pilot trace was found.
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Sopenhazen
Associated Press
Denmark
Nordby
Bromo Quinine Advertised Remedy Claim
An advertisement touts a single product “Bromo Quinine” as a genuine laxative and cold cure with a claimed one day cure. It imitates medical branding and includes a signature line reading BE. W. GROVE and a price reference of 260.
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BE. W. Grove
Oklahoma police chief shot in pool hall battle wins lethal clash
In Cleveland Oklahoma December 26 an unknown bandit tried to rob twenty men at a pool hall. Police Chief W S Fenton was shot in the leg and two other men wounded. Fenton returned fire killing the bandit who was about 26 and masked with a white silk handkerchief.
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Cleveland
Okla
W. S. Fenton
Fenton
Swedes Short of Wood Spur Substitute Props
London reports wood shipments from Sweden are embargoed, causing mine prop shortages. Yorkshire colliery owners test steel props without worker approval, sparking fears of a strike. the Yorkshire miners' association plans a ballot. Leeds firms secure orders for 100,000 tanks for the Russian army.
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London
Associated Press
Sweden
Yorkshire Mines
Yorkshire Miners’ Association
Leeds
Cure for Severe Eczema Highlighted by Miss Dudley Trueblood
Miss Dudley Trueblood of Hampton Virginia recounts eczema spreading from fingers to the entire body in 1913 and relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes sleepless nights, boils, facial eruptions, and itching that stopped after treatment, and she praises the products as the best she has used. Samples and a 32 page Skin Book are offered by mail from Cuticura Dept T Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee St
Hampton
Dudley ‘Trueblood
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Window Display Award Won by Eisman Bros in Troy Contest
Hiseman Bros of Atlanta win the Lion Shirt and Collar company window display contest in Troy New York. Their display was trimmed by S S Wood. The item notes a prize award and an involved sponsor, with a brief stray sentence about newborn rates.
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Hiseman Bros
Atlanta
Lion
United Shirt and Collar Company
Troy
N. Y
Hiseman
S. S. Wood
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Lonely Men’s League
Isem
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