Kaiser Goes to Belgium In World War I Updates
Germany reports gains and prisoner counts across multiple fronts including Richebourg L Avoue La Bassée canal and Argonne. French and British actions yield limited advances, with casualties cited for Dukla Pass and Ypres vicinity as officials provide terse Berlin Petrograd Paris notes.
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Kaiser Makes Western Front Visit As Allied Pressure Grows
Berlin reports the German Kaiser personally inspects troops at the western front accompanied by Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and senior ministers. Allied forces including British French and Belgian troops press strong offensives, breaking defensive lines in several sectors and driving the front toward Belgium. The trend marks intensified Allied gains after months of German retreat.
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Nationwide Prohibition Move Hits Congress
A late effort by Anti-Saloon League leaders and temperance advocates aimed to secure Massachusetts votes for national prohibition as Congress prepared to consider the measure. Reports from Washington indicated a majority in favor and a two-thirds vote could be achieved to send the amendment to the states.
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Massachusetts league head appeals to Congressmen in Washington
State Superintendent Arthur J. Davis of the Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League travels to Washington as local league leaders press Congressmen for support. The article notes head officers are making personal appeals to gain backing for their cause.
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Arthur J. Davis
Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League
Washington
State Leagues
New Projectile Invented by John Hays Hammond Jr
Gloucester reports a new deadly projectile that scatters molten steel over targets while releasing a toxic gas to deter fire fighters. Inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. told night editors of the invention on December 21.
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Gloucester
John Hays Hammond, Jr
New Missile Supposedly Ready for European Use
The article notes bel ligerent nations negotiating to buy the new missile while the United States conducts tests at Sandy Hook. Designed for siege guns to destroy towns and airships, it carries an aluminothermic mix that reaches 51400 degrees Fahrenheit to ignite inflammable materials. The inventor claims a hydrocyanic acid chamber to prevent local quenching of flames.
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United States
Sandy Hook
Hammond
Post Santa needs cars to deliver Christmas bundles
The Post Santa in Greater Boston requests volunteers to lend cars for delivering Christmas bundles to needy children. Delivery starts today. more cars mean more children visited. Call Department to help, as many hours as possible are welcome to ensure no child is left unhappy on Christmas Day.
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Christmas charity grows as donations arrive
A yesterday’s contribution boosts the Post Santa fund with a $24.50 gift from the officers and crew of the steamship Newton at Baltimore harbor. The letter suggests the donor list will swell before Christmas to ensure no deserving child is forgotten.
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Much-Wanted Man Arrested in Chicago Robberies
Herbert Feldman known as Little Herbie is under arrest at Chicago police headquarters. He is indicted for the robbery of several jewelry stores and larceny totaling about $5000. Feldman, with a police record, had been sought since last October with accomplice Joseph Williams, now claimed in state prison.
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Herbie
Chicago
John Anderson
Lagrange Street
Feldman
Joseph Williams
Joseph W. Carson
Charlestown
Baby Found In Doorway Near Boylston Street
A four month old baby girl attracted Alonzo H. Barrett’s notice as he passed 122 Boylston Street last night. He handed the well dressed infant to Lt. Bruce McConnell at the Lagrange Street station and the child was sent to the Chardon Street home. The baby was warm, well nourished, and had been in the doorway only a short time.
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Alonzo H. Barrett
Boylston Street
Forefathers Night Celebration Highlighted by Macdonald
Dr James A Macdonald managing editor of the Toronto Globe told Bos ton Congregational Club at Ford Hall last night that a civilized international boundary and a century of peace mark Americas greatest achievement.
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James A. Macdonald
Toronto Globe
Boston Congregational Club
Ford Hall
Americas Greatest Achievement Believed Peace Holds Boundary
Editor Macdonald praised the Pilgrims and a century of peace since the U S England treaty, arguing that an undefended boundary proves America’s lead in shaping a new world. He warned against European war policies and urged democratic, free nations without masters on land or sea.
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Everett Council Votes to Probe City Messenger Practices
The City Council of Everett voted to establish a special committee to investigate the methods used by City Messenger Frank Pettingill in employing and discharging staff and in arranging for teams connected with his office.
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Everett
Frank Pettingill
Thaw to Remain Under Court Control After Ruling
Pittsburg reports that the Supreme Court decision keeps Harry K Thaw under New York State custody with Matteawan looming. His mother and counsel pledge to exhaust every legal avenue to avoid commitment to the insane asylum as Jerome urges full confinement. The fight continues though no further appeal exists.
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Harry K. Thaw
United States Supreme Court
Stanford White
New York State
Matteawan
Jerome
New York
Extradition Dilemma Outlined in Thaw Case
Opinion rails over two legal courses for Thaw extradition. One path argues for surrender from overseas custody. the other relies on international treaties and procedural grounds. The debate centers on jurisdiction and timing in a high profile case.
Hardest Blow Yet to Thaw in Supreme Court Reversal
Manchester N H December 21 The United States Supreme Court reversed Judge Aldrich of New Hampshire a federal action that Thaw expected would be sustained and the decision has dealt him a severe setback.
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Manchester
N. H
United States Supreme Court
Aldrich
New Hampshire
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw isolates himself at winter home as sympathy pours in
At his winter residence the former Dr. Clement home Mr. Thaw hides away avoiding all visitors while his secretary E C Rice screens calls. Sympathy comes from many who recall his charitable work and church activities as the busiest day for the Thaw household passes amid a flood of wires and telephone exchanges.
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Thaw
E. C. Rice
Manchester
Travel magazine free by mail in Boston area ads
Marsters Travel magazine offers free subscription via mail. Readers can request by calling the office at 248 Washington Street or visit Liggett drug stores in Boston and nearby suburbs to pick up the free issue.
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Marsters
Washington Street
Liggett
Boston
Yankees Sold and Matty Named Manager
President Ban Johnson announced that the New York club has been sold to Colonel Jacob Ruppert Jr. and Captain Tillinghast Huston. The sale ends ownership by Frank Farrell W S Devery Tom Foley and Elkus who held all shares. The new owners assume control following a special American League meeting.
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Ban Johnson
American League
New York
American League Baseball Club
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
Tillinghast Huston
New York City
Frank Farrell
W. S. Devery
Tom Foley
Elkus
Johnson
New Manager Selected for Owners Satisfaction
The terms and conditions for the present will remain secret. Mr. Johnson states a new manager satisfactory to the new owners has been selected.
Almanac items and celestial notes for the day
Continued from page six image shows times for rises and sets, moon phases, and a calendar day count. It lists Jupiter as the evening star, Saturn and Venus as morning stars, and notes two days until Christmas. Also records anniversaries: Higginson and Butterworth births and Sherman's Savannah occupation date.
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Venus
Fairer Cold Outlook for Boston and Vicinity
The forecast calls for fair and colder weather in Boston and nearby areas. Tuesday will be fair and cold, Wednesday remains fair with continuing cold temperatures and strong west winds diminishing after midweek. Washington dispatch notes similar fair and colder conditions.
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