Battles in World War I Still Largely Stalemated on Fronts
After five months of war the major powers show no immediate path to decisive victories. Austrian gains were reversed in Galicia while Russians again crossed the Carpathians. In Poland the front lines hold along the Vistula and Pilica rivers as French and Allied offensives press in Alsace, Belgium, and around Noyon. News notes British, German, and colonial actions in Africa and the Pacific theater.
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Europe
Galiela
Vienna
Carpathians
Poland
Vistula
Pilica
Flanders
France
Steinbach
Alsace
Littl
Noyon
Argonne Ridge
Meuse
Westende
Walfish Bay
Union of South Africa
Bougainville Island
Solomon Islands
Pacific
Panama-California Exposition Opens in San Diego
President Wilson pressed a midnight button to open the Panama- California Exposition in San Diego. The event runs through January 1, 1916 with visitors nationwide and a 2000 delegate presence from Imperial Valley in 500 cars. William G. McAdoo attended for the President along with Count Del Valle de Salazar as Spain’s representative.
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San Diego
Cal
Wilson
Washington
Southwest
Imperial Valley of California
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Alfonso
Spain
Count del Valle de Salazar
Butte Receives New Year Gift from Amalgamated Copper
Great Falls Montana January message from President John D. Ryan announces resumption of refining at the B M smelter. A force of 100 men will start Friday morning to refine copper for shipment as anodes from the Washoe smelter to Butte.
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Great Falls
Mont
John D. Ryan
Amalgamated Copper Company
Washoe
Wheat king of the southwest shot at Jones ranch
James L. Jones a noted rancher known as the wheat king of the southwest was shot and killed by his 20 year old son Frank at the Jones ranch in Clovis New Mexico. Frank walked twelve miles to Clovis and surrendered claiming self defense saying his father had tried to kill his mother and himself.
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Clovis, N. M
James L. Jones
Southwest
Com Frank
Jones Ranch
Clovis
Whitman Inaugural Address Warns on Lawlessness in America
In Albany Governor Charles 8 Whitman delivered an inaugural address Friday stressing that the spirit of lawlessness threatens communities nationwide. He warned state leaders to act decisively to curb crime and uphold public safety.
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Albany
Charles 8. Whitman
Emperor William Urges Army to Face New Year Boldly
In a New Year message, Herlin Emperor William calls the army and Navy to stand undaunted, look forward to new deeds, and pursue fresh victories for the beloved fatherland.
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Herlin
William
Army Expansion Plans Reported in London
An official army order announced in London that the present army will be expanded with the creation of two armies, each generally comprising three army corps, signaling a major reorganization.
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London
Atchison Citizen Delaney Remembered as Longtime Official
A garbled notice honors Delaney an Indian fighter and scout from 164 w iso4 who served many years in government service and died after years of public work. The fragment references an 6 year old child and overland seas.
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Atchison, Kan
Jobs Delaney
Goveument Service
Legacy to Egypt and a historic canal opening
The document recalls a 41 year old display of imperial hospitality by Jemall viceroy of Egypt for Empress Ku weule and European dignitaries at the opening of a canal. It notes a missed synchrony with Ferdinand de Napoleon’s birthday and mentions de Lesseps and a canal plan across the Suez path, with a future expiry for a concession to De Lesseps company and Egypt’s potential wealth from the undertaking.
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Kuweule
Austria
Jemall
Egypt
Bues
Ferdinand de the
Napoleon
Africa
Suez
Red Sea
Mediterranean
de Leeseps Company
Magnifesss Watienaiasien
British battleship Formidable sunk in English Channel
London reports the British battleship Formidable, 750 men aboard, sunk in the English Channel by a mine or submarine. About 600 crewmen died. 150 rescued, including eight officers and six midshipmen. The ship was 430 feet, 15,000 tons, with four 12 inch, twelve 6 inch, and sixteen 12 pounder guns.
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London
English Channel
Formidable
Sled Collision Kills 7 Year Old in Salt Lake City
A schooner carrying nine or ten boys aged 7 to 17 collided with a street car on a Friday night in Salt Lake City. Russell Wilbert Latter, 7, was killed instantly while five others were severely injured. Harry White, 16, suffered a brain concussion and may die.
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Salt Lake City
Russell Wilbert
Harry White
British Prize Court Rules Wheat Sold Back to American Claimants
In London the British prize court ruled that the wheat aboard the Mirami Chart, shipped from America to German consignees before the war, remained the property of American claimants and ordered payment to them.
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Washington
London
America
Reopen Saloons In Colorado Coal Counties
Saloons in Las Animas and Huerfano counties reopened Friday for the first time since April 23 as Governor Ammons proclamation closing them during the coal miners strike expired December 31.
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Trinidad
Colo
Las Animas
Huerfano
E. M. Ammons
Endea vor Union Urges Global Peace Effort
The president of the World's Christian Endeavor union calls 4,000,000 members in forty nations to work and pray for peace in a Friday announcement.
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Boston
Christian Endeavorer Societies
Christian Endeavor Union
Tambov Arrives From Orient to Load Guns for West
The Russian volunteer fleet steamer Tambov arrived from the orient Friday night. After discharging cargo she will load heavy field guns and projectiles made in Pennsylvania and shipped west over the Canadian Pacific railroad.
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Vancouver
B. C
Tambov
Pennsylvania
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Panama-California Exposition Opens in San Diego
The Panama California exposition in San Diego dedicated Friday by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, president’s personal representative, marks a formal opening with a ceremonial electric button in Washington.
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San Diego
Cal
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Bristol druggist sentenced for manslaughter deaths
Middlebury case reports Dr. Don A. Bisbee a Bristol druggist condemned to twelve lieutenant years for manslaughter after selling liquor with denatured alcohol, causing several deaths.
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Middlebury
Don A. Bisbee
Bristol
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade Lights Up With Boats
Brilliant sunshine and warmth highlighted Pasadena's annual parade. Scores of gorgeously decorated boats moved along the route, viewed by thousands of residents and spectators.
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Des Cal
Pasadena
Yaqui on Rampage and Robber Killed in St Louis
Yaqui river in southern Bonora causes flooding and damage to bridges crops and irrigation. A robber is killed by a storekeeper identified as Charles Toser, a 39 year old police character, after a recent hold up in St Louis.
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Douglas
Arna
Yaqui
Bonora
St. Louia
Charles Toser
Unemployed Men Demonstrate Despite Police Confrontation
A New York outdoor demonstration by unemployed men ended in a clash with police. The protest, tied to a 4 parade attempt, saw injuries and arrests as officers dispersed the crowd.
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New York
Po Hcemen
College game notes from early football season rumors
The report discusses gate receipts from Harvard versus Yale and questions amateurism in football. It mentions Eddie Hart as a likely Princeton head coach candidate and Dortas as a potential successor at Notre Dame. A Maine game features a late lead change and a disputed touchdown, while Illinois defeats Chicago ending Chicago’s 21 game unbeaten run.
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Dortas
Notre Dame
Bill Juneau
Madison
Baseball moves and managerial twists across leagues
Dunn, the veteran Atlanta catcher, may manage Dallas next season. McGraw celebrates recruiting Bob Marshall the star catcher of the Three. A Boston pastor claims baseball could civilize cannibals if introduced. New York struggles with Tilly Shafer. Feds pursue him while Matty McIntyre, ex-Detroit and White Sox slugger, heads to Lincoln in the Western league as manager for next season.
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Matty McIntyre
Detroit
White Sox
Lincoln
McFarland and Welsh to Box in January in New York
Pugilists Packey McFarland and Freddie Welsh are matched for a January bout to be staged in New York. Californians challenge the anti dozing amendment as class legislation. Willie Beecher shows promise as a light weight with a talkative manager. Jeff Smith of New York lost on points to Mack King in a 20 round bout in Sydney.
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Packey McFarland
Freddie Welsh
New York
Willie Beecher
Jeff Smith
Mack King
Sydney
Etawah the 2.03 champion regains sight and racing plans
Etawah the four year old, the 2.03 champion, has recovered his sight according to owner Jones. Dago, 2:09, bought by a Denver buyer, may race for the Cox stable next year. Montreal Jockey club to build mutual betting machines on the American plan to replace French pari mutuels. Grand Circuit season drivers to win ten or more races include Murphy George Snow McDonald Garrison and TM Mahan.
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Etawah
Jones
Denver
Cox
Montreal
Jockey Club Mutual
Murphy
George
Snow
McDonald
Garrison
Mahan
Wrestling Hero Frank Gotch Invests in Beef Industry
Frank Gotch, famed wrestler, is reportedly raising beef on broad Hawkeye acres. Zbyssko, meanwhile, is detained after a short visit with friends in Petros, as rumors swirl about shelling his home in Cre.
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Frank Gotch
Hawkeye
Athlete
Zbyssko
Petros
Cre
English billiards gains traction among American players
English billiards is catching on with American players led by figures from Chicago and New York. The article highlights Johnny Kling and his long involvement with the game as it moves into the interstate scene.
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Cago
New York
United States Golf Association Debuts Social Event in New York
A brief notice notes the United States Golf Association hosting a social event in New York on the 13th. Organizers invite members and guests to an evening gathering to discuss upcoming championships and committee plans.
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United States
New York
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