Greatest Battles in History Rage Across Europe Front
London reports world war battles extend from East Prussia to the Carpathians as German, Russian forces clash. Russians use river lines for defense while Germans push toward Warsaw and Mlawa amid heavy mining, artillery, and counterattacks on both Western and Eastern fronts.
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London
Pope Benedict
Europe
Hammer
Warsaw
von Hindenberg
Bzura
Walka
Carpathan
East Prussia
Carpathians
Vistula
Pilten
Belgium
France
England
Dover
St. James Rector
Dover Castle
Paris
War Office
Lys
Ypres
Comines
Langemarck
Brisselle
Albert
St. Mardwood
Tracy-le-Val
Puisalenne
Ban de Spat
Launois
St. Die
Vienna
Amsterdam
Magyoger
Lateleva
Ung
Urzoker Pass
Drina
Russians report POWs and battleground near Sochaczew
Between December 1 and 20 forty five Russians were captured and the monarchy holds 26,000 prisoners of war. On the Ityura river near the château of Tuchow five versts below Sochaczew Russian forces fought at night, per a general staff statement issued in Petrograd.
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Petrograd
Ityura
Tuchow
Sochaczew
Public Christmas tree displays across the Mississippi valley
Washington reports widespread holiday displays and charity efforts in major cities. Crews plan Christmas day aid for the needy, with candlelight in Minneapolis and carol performances in St. Louis. Volunteers gather gifts, food, and clothing for Belgium and coal region families as Santa letters are organized in Chicago.
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Washington
Mississippi Valley
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Santa Claus
Belgium
Colorado
Ohio
Kansas City
Two Christmas Days in Many Mining Camps
In West Virginia mining towns many workers observe two Christmas days due to Greek Catholic and Balkan customs using the old style calendar. Polish miners also celebrate December 25 and 26, pushing mine shutdowns to ten days for the holidays. Subsequent celebrations on January 1 and other dates extend idle periods, complicating operations.
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West Virginia
Balkan States
Government business practically suspended Christmas week
Washington reports government business was halted as Congress recessed and only essential White House work continued. The Supreme Court adjourned and executives paused duties while President, grand-niece Annie Cothran, and a large Christmas tree at the Capitol and White House marked the season with a community celebration and lights reading Peace on earth good will to men.
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Washington
National Capital
Congress
White House
Supreme Coir
Annie Cothran
Philadelphia
Santa Claus
Capitol
Christmas Cheer Across Front Lines In France
Paris reports Christmas at the front will be cheerful as families send woolen goods and delicacies to soldiers. Plum puddings in Paris shops were sent to British troops, hospitals plan concerts, and gifts reach prisoners of war and refugees. French leaders arrange toys for Alsace Lorraine children and private aid flows via military transports.
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Paris
France
Ministry of War
Albert
Belgium
Eah
Mad m Poincare
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
Joffre
Daily Telegraph No Issue Tomorrow With Holiday For Staff
The Daily Telegraph announces there will be no issue tomorrow due to a long standing custom and that the paper will resume its usual Sunday schedule the following day.
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Daily Telegraph
Weather Forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia expects snow and cold with a cold wave and improving conditions Friday night into Saturday. Virginia shows coastal rain with interior snow, colder nights, and Saturday clearing to fair and colder.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Taree Sh ootings and Cuttings in Christmas Tragedies
A Christmas Eve spree in Finney near Honaker Virginia reports a murder at Finney with three others shot or cut in multiple incidents. Fred Combs, 22, is dead from five bullet wounds. Jewell Ridge Coal Co employee Foreman Johnson was badly cut at Big Creek, near Richlands. Zimms, a Finney telegraph operator, is arrested for the Finney homicide but pleads innocence as coroner's inquest awaits. Other holdups and shootings are reported near Coal dale and along the Cline Valley railroad, with detectives dispatched.
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Elling
Finney
Honaker
Fred Combs
M.S. Zimme
Cleveland
Saciat
John Steel
Prson
Zimms
Sutherland
Combs
Fusil
de Cats Sykes
Sykes
Comb
Zimmes
Steele
Steel
Zimin
Lebanon
Zimins
Norfolk and Western Gs
Geb Combs
Cline Valley Railroad
Bluefield
Justice Musick
Ballwin-Felts
Coaldale
G. W. E Lotwood
Horwood
Coopers
Coaldale Tunnel
Foreman Johnson
Jewell Ridge Coal Company
Big Crees
Richlands
Johveen
One Hundred Years Since Treaty of Ghent Signed
A century after the Ghent peace treaty, news of the signing reached America on February 11, triggering widespread celebration. New York illuminated monuments and streets, while citizens welcomed peace and reflected on the treaty’s long term impact and the end of war with Britain.
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Ghent
Washington
America
England
Holland
Engand
United State
Iuport
Charles Carrol
New York
Favorite
Bat
Broadway
United States
Hold-Up Man Shot and Killed by Cook in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati a man identified by police as Alfraile Annan of Louisville was killed after attempting a restaurant hold-up. Cook Albert Rentschler fired when the robber drew a revolver, while a second assailant who escaped also fired, wounding Rentschler in the scalp. A week earlier Frank Hohl, an automobile bandit, was killed by a police officer.
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Cincinnati
Alfraile Annan
Louisville
Albert Rentschler
Rentscher
Frank Hohl
Palace of Kutukt in Urga Burns Destroying Priceless Treasures
A dispatch from Urga reports the interior of Kutukt the Deified Lama’s palace in Mongolia has been completely destroyed. The loss is described as enormous, with Kutuktu’s wealth built from devotee contributions. Ketukia around Urga is said to own 150000 slaves and vast worldly goods.
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London
Urga
Mongolia
Kutukt
Ketukia
Gutierrez Quits Mexico City Said to Leave Provisional Presidency
Dec 24 report from San Antonio states Provisional President Gutierrez left Mexico City over a dispute with Felipe Angeles and other generals. The capital is described as balanced between Villa and Zapata supporters, with a new provisional president to be chosen January 10.
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Gutierrez
Mexico
San Antonio
Texas
Mexico City
Felipe Angeles
Andapatatista
T. R. Beltran
Villa and
Zapata
Segregation of Negroes Upheld by Court in Louisville
In Louisville on December 24 a criminal court judge ruled that segregation of about 40,000 African Americans is a rightful exercise of the state's police power. The opinion, by Judge Gregory, states the policy does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Louisville
Gregory
Segregation Ordinance Adopts Race Based Relocation
A court cites the Kentucky bill of rights and upholds a city segregation ordinance passed last May. Arthur Harris, described as a negro, was arrested and fined, appealing on constitutional grounds. The ordinance allows future removals only to blocks where his race is in the majority.
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Arthur Harris
Naval Reserve proposed in pending appropriation bill
Washington reports a draft amendment to the forthcoming appropriation bill would create a naval reserve from honorably discharged sailors. Secretary Daniels urged adoption citing two aims: provide a trained reserve for wartime use and encourage longer service with graduated pay scales for 12 to 20 years.
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Washington
Naval
Tova
Daniels
Senate
House Naval Committees
Provisional President Gutierres and Villa Hold Talks in Mexico City
Washington reports from state department agents say Gutierrez and Villa had a long conference in Mexico City last night with no fighting or friction noted. Officials regard dispatches as evidence against rumors of Gutierrez being prisoner or clashes between troops. The late dispatchs say central government rehabilitation is progressing and foreign affairs minister back in Gutierrez cabinet confirms nothing new in the situation.
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Washington
Gutierres
Villa
Mexico City
State Department
Gautierrez
Guterrez
Gutierrez
Predicts Defeat for Woman Suffrage Vote
Washington reports Democratic leader Underwood predicts the house will defeat the proposed constitutional amendment for woman suffrage by a two thirds vote. He and most Democrats oppose it, arguing suffrage is a state issue. The vote is expected after the post office bill, likely in January, with GOP support shaping the rule.
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Washington
Underwood
House
Tfhe
Congress
House Rules Committee
Five Die In West Forty Ninth Street Tenement Fire
Five members of the Corse family on the top floor of a five story West Forty Ninth Street tenement were trapped when a basement fire spread rapidly. Mrs Mary Corse died at Polyelville hospital. Arthur Corse, the sole survivor, directed ambulances and surgeons. Dozens of tenants suffered smoke inhalation and minor injuries.
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New York
West Fortyninth Street
Mary Corse
Arthur Corse
Polyelville Hospital
Banquet Honors Telegraph Staff At Hotel Matt Event
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff banquet at the Hotel Matt featured editor H J Shott and Mrs Shott hosting about thirty guests including paper staff and families. A unique menu card and formal resolutions praised the Shotts and pledged renewed effort to improve the paper in the new year.
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C. A. Honaker
Matt
H. J. Shott
Daily Telegraph
Shott
H. H. Barnes
The
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Wilto
Matz
Lynn Haven
Mr. Shutt
Mra
Bluefield
Mr. Shott
Tie
Christendom
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