Germans Occupy Lodz After Prolonged Battle
German forces gained Lodz in north Poland after heavy street fighting, defeating Russian troops to the northwest and southwest. Berlin dispatch notes Lodz is in German possession, Russian losses were large, and the campaign near the Manchurian lakes region shows limited western gains as Allied forces begin offensive actions along the Yser. King Peter of Servia reportedly checks Austrian advances, while Belgrade occupation prompts troop regrouping.
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Sallie Redeht
Lodz
Poland
Berlin
Yser Canal
la Basse
Peter
Servia
Belgrade
London
Manzurian Lakes
Piotrkow
Vernelies
Bethune
Vernelles
Altkireh
Paris
French War Office
Belgium
Oost Dunkerke
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
Weather forecast notes local rains in West Virginia on Tuesday with Wednesday partly clear. In Virginia expect partly cloudy conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with no precipitation indicated.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Governor disputes Norfolk relief ship loading claim
Richmond Virginia December 7 Governor Stuart denied a published report that Virginians had contributed enough food and clothing to complete the loading of a ship at Norfolk next week He said the report is wrong and that demand remains high He urged all sections to promptly forward contributions to Norfolk consigned to the Belgian Relief Commission
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Richmond
Stuart
Norfolk
Belgian Relief Commission
Swedish Steamers Luna and Everilda Sunk by Mines
A Reuters report from Stockholm states Swedish steamers Luna and Everilda hit mines off the Finnish coast and sank. The Luna crew was saved, and one survivor was reported from the Everilda as rescue efforts continued.
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London
Reuter
Stockholm
Luna
Everilda
Villa and Zapata Unify Plans to Retire After Campaign
Washington officials report Villa and Zapata reached a working agreement at Zochimilco to cooperate and retire once their tasks are completed. They plan an initial 18,000 strong force toward Vera Cruz with four columns targeting Carranza forces, Guadalajara, Tampico, and Saltillo.
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Mexico City
el Paso
Tex
Villa
Zapata
Zochimilco
Geo. C. Carrothers
Washington State Department
Cuernavaca
Carranza
Leon Canova
United States
Gen
Scott
United States ‘Army
Vera Cruz
Guadalajara
Tampico
Saltilo
Saltillo
Puebla
Washington
General Zapata
Department
George (. Carruthers
Britain has not taken new action in Benton case says Bryan
Mexico City reports indicate arrivals tomorrow. Secretary Bryan denied claims that Great Britain would reopen the Benton case. He cited assurances from Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British ambassador, that no new government action had been taken recently.
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Mexico City
Bryan
Great Britain
Benton
Cecil Spring-Rice
Balkans progress reported in Greek mediation effort
Telegraph Athens correspondent says a basis for reapproachment between Serbia and Bulgaria has been reached and that British, Russian and French ministers have met the Greek premier. Greek newspapers report the visits related to Greece offering assistance to Serbia.
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London
Balkans
Telegraph
Athens
Servia
Bulgaria
Greece
Germans Destroy Medieval Monastery Near Lodz
Havas Petrograd dispatch reports German forces destroyed the Lenczyca monastery about fifteen miles northwest of Lodz after alleging the angelus ringing signaled Russians. One priest and two monks were killed in the action.
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Paris
Havas Petrograd
Lenczyca
Lodz
President to Deliver Annual Address in Joint Session
Congress reconvenes after fall recess as Senate and House return to business. Members discuss the forthcoming presidential message and the final session of the sixty third Congress. The president will deliver the annual message before a joint session at 12 30 o'clock with the session arranged by joint resolution.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Chamber of the House
Senator Kern
Representative Underwood
White House
Government estimates for 1916 total and cuts under Wilson
President Wilson ordered reductions across departments to a minimum. Congress received 1916 fiscal year estimates totaling 1,090,775.15 dollars, marking a 3.39 million drop from current appropriations and a 17.9 million cut from prior year estimates. Grand divisions show legislative, executive, judicial establishments and agriculture among others.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Department of Agricul
World-Wide Move for Better Living Conditions in 1919
Preliminary report to Congress from the commission of industrial relations lists nine core causes of unrest. It cites wage and hour disputes, voice for workers, unemployment, unequal distribution of products, prejudice, agitation, rising prices, and insufficient redress through existing institutions. Influx of immigrants is noted as amplifying pressures. Continued on page four.
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Washington
Congress
Commission of Industrial Relations
Your Home May Be Lost Today Delinquent Tax Sale Warning
The article warns readers to check tax tickets as over a hundred lots were sold for 1911 taxes. Redeeming within a year can reclaim property. details appear in The Daily Telegraph. A sheriff sale of 1912 delinquents is noted with instruction to obtain lists and receipts to avoid loss of home or land.
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Daily Telegraph
Princeton
Publc
Preparedness for War to Be Probed by Congress
Washington December 7 Prepar edness of the United States for war seems to be headed for inquiry in congress. Several bills and resolutions on the subject were introduced today and an inquiry by a congressional committee is regarded as likely, though President Wilson told Representative Gardner he opposed a national security commission. Senator Lodge proposed a similar measure to delay action until tomorrow. The plan would create a national security commission with three senators, three representatives, and three presidential appointees.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Congressional
Wilson
Gardner
National Security Commission
Lodge
Senate
Jardner
House
Effort to Bribe Two Senators Sparks Senate Debate
Washington December 7 a plan by Senator Robinson to investigate a report that the Carranza government in Mexico paid 75000 to influence two US senators in coordinating the withdrawal of American troops at Vera Cruz triggered brief Senate discussion but no action. Senators Stone Graslinger Penrose and Smoot urged the senate’s dignity, the resolution was laid over for the day. Robinson said he would charge the foreign relations committee and travel abroad if needed.
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Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
Foreign Relations Committee
Day in Congress: Swearing in and early session actions
Mel at noon Senator Camden of Kentucky was sworn in to fill the unexpired term of Senator Hradley. Senators Kern and Callinger were appointed to join a House committee to notify President Wilson of Congress opening. Senator Lodge urged an investigation of U S military preparedness. Hardwick of Georgia took the oath. Adjourned 8 10 p m until noon Tuesday. Levy introduced a bid to issue 240000000 Panama canal bonds to bolster treasury surplus. Committee named to notify the senate that Congress was in session. Adjourned 1 09 p m until
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Mel
Camden
Kentucky
Hradley
Kern
Callinger
House
Congress
Wilson
Lodge
United States
Hardwick
Georgia
Levy
Senate
Bluefield sets record for chamber campaign memberships
Bluefield begins a chamber of commerce drive by securing 105 memberships on opening day, matching or exceeding results in larger cities. Team captains report strong initial totals and praise workers for overcoming hurdles, with plans for continued canvassing and a speech by F. H. La Baume on regional advantages.
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Bluefield
Chamber of Commerce
Glensville
N. Y
South Bend
Ind
H. G. Steele
Dunglinson-Gregory
P. J. Kelley
William (. Easley
Fred
Lucius KE. Wilson
Youngstown
Ohio
Glen Falls
F. H. la Baume
Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
la Baume
Wilson
Chamber
Lifesaving Blood Transfusion Ends in Tragic Death
A Bluefield Sanitarium transfusion linked a healthy husband to his dying wife Mrs. W. R. Spence. The operation, the first of its kind in the city, succeeded briefly but she died at 7:40 PM. Mrs. Spence, 21, a Bland Va. native, left behind a husband and two children.
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Bluefield Sanitarium
W. R. Spence
Bluefield Avenue
Mrs. Spence
Spence
Bland
Elizabeth Chandler
Land
Calvary Baptist Gaureh
Austrians Held In Check By Montenegro and Servia
December reports say Montenegro and Servia are holding the Austrians in check. Naval activity shows Turkish auxiliaries sunk by Russian submarines in the Black Sea, two Swedish merchant ships damaged off the Finnish coast, and the Turkish cruiser Hawidieh crippled by a mine. In Rome, Giolitti’s claim that Austria planned the 1918 war stirs sensation.
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London
Montenegro
Servia
Black Sea
Hawidieh
Rome
Giolitti
Austria
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