Russians in exile plan to overthrow Bolsheviks
Russian officials allied with Gen Kal edines and democracy leaders declare to the AP that Cossack forces and other factions will mount a strong campaign by spring. They claim thousands have joined Kal edines, totaling about 300000 ready for action. Allied officials in London stress coordinating a new front, possible American expeditionary support, and avoiding direct interference in Russia while aiming for a general peace.
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Supit
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Germany
Austria
War bulletins in Italy and Jerusalem advance announced
Local engagements resumed on the northern Italian mountain front near the Piave as Austro-German forces reported gains. Premier Lloyd George announced in the Commons that Gen. Allenby’s British forces entered Jerusalem on foot, with holy sites placed under guard including the Mosque of Omar.
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Italy
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Iden
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Omar
Marines Mobilized at Buenos Aires Amid Tense Political Climate
About a thousand marines from across Argentina have been mobilized in Buenos Aires as a prelude to a January general session. Officials say the move aims to support the government during the special session opening Friday, though some see it as a pressure tactic.
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In Aires
Murder Trial of Gaston B Opens Evidence
The trial of Gaston B. for the murder of Maude A. King, Chicago widow, opened with Clement's closing statement to the jury urging first or second degree murder. The defense argued Means' role and the large sums involved while King resided in Paris and traveled between Europe and America.
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Maude A. King
Chicago
Cal
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Ing
Means
Kine
Paris
Europe
America
Policeman Bibbins Hurt In Bridgeport Incident
Policeman David N. Bibbins was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital after a fall on damp pavement caused injuries and water on the brain. He received iodine treatment but his condition worsened, prompting transfer to the hospital for further care.
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David N. Bibbins
Bridgeport
Bibbins
Orphan Henry Bassett Committed to St Home in New Haven
Henry Bassett an orphan was committed to a Saint home in New Haven today as part of the city’s care arrangements. Paul L. Miller of the Pro- is noted in connection with the proceedings.
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Henry Bassett
New Haven
Paul L. Miller
Russians Resume Armistice Talks With Germans at Brest Litovsk
Representatives from all Russian fronts head to Brest Litovsk to resume armistice negotiations with Germany. The 18 member delegation includes Gen Skalok and a naval representative with five political delegates. Germans expected to concede on several points, while Russia insists on honorable terms and continues counterpressure over leaflets distribution.
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Arenat Sad
Macedonia
France
Brest Litovsk
Petrograd
Teuton
Cuban congress asked by Menocal to war on Austria
Havana reports President Menocal has sent a message to Congress urging a declaration of war on Austria Hungary. The delivery to House President Coyula was delayed by late notification of America’s declaration of war, but officials expect swift favorable action as Laborals and Conservatives align.
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HMS
Havana
Congress
Austria-Hungary
Coyula
House of Representatives
Jamerica
Austria
French Chamber Member Charged With Being Spy
Paris December 12 Louis Toustalot a French chamber member from Landes is charged with having relations with the enemy as inquiries seek authorization to proceed against him and Joseph Caillaux the former premier Caillaux led a Mamers theater lecture on the war origins receiving a warm welcome as Mamers district commander spoke to locals about the war.
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Louis Toustalot
Landes
Joseph Caillaux
Caillaux
Mamers
M. Caillaux
Halifax Explosion Tidal Wave Wrecked Ship
Kenneth Casson, returning to Boston from France, said a vessel he crossed the Atlantic on was damaged by the tidal wave from the Halifax munitions explosion. The sea washed over the ship 35 miles offshore, knocking down many on deck and destroying the pilot house.
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Boston
Kenneth Casson
Tufts College Hospital
France
Atlantic
Halifax
Attleboro Fire Causes Major Property Damage
A early morning blaze in Attleboro Massachusetts swept the business center causing an estimated 500000 in damage. Four buildings were destroyed and several more damaged before fire units from several cities contained the blaze.
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Attleboro
Mass
Gan Souci
Pierce, Sanford and Manore
Prohibitionists Overshoot Says Hoover on Beer Fermentation
The True Temperance issue is debated as Prohibitionists misjudge. Hoover notes beer brewing involves natural fermentation where alcohol is not sought by the brewer but is incidental to the process. United States Brewers' Association.
England Holds Dutch Ship in Halifax Harbor
The Dutch steamer Nieuw Amsterdam with Belgian relief cargo is detained at Halifax due to lack of safe conduct and distinguishing marks. It carried 300 passengers including 10 Americans and 10,000 tons of corn for Belgium. The British government insists on further guarantees from Germany before allowing passage.
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Halifax
Hague
Holland
Netherlands Overseas Trust
Nieuw Amsterdam
Haelen
Overseas ,Trust
Washington
New York
Freighters Cleared by Ice Breakers Reach Detroit River
About 35 lake freighters imprisoned in ice in the Livingstone channel near Port Huron and Detroit were released by ice breakers and awaited passage to clear water in Lake Erie as they resumed trips down the lakes.
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Livingstone Channel
Port Huron
Detroit River
Lake Erie
Asquith Praises British Spirit and Resolve
Former Prime Minister Asquith declared in Birmingham that the British people showed ungrudging sacrifices and an ingrained spirit not dulled by luxury or age. He urged a new era of liberty and justice in peace and home affairs and endorsed Wilson's aims for Allied peace. He defended Lansdowne’s letter as misread by critics.
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London
Asquith
Birmingham
Council Chamber of Peace
Great Britain
Wilson
Marquis of Lansdowne
Non Ferrous Metal Bill Passes to End German Monopoly
London December 12 The non-ferrous metal bill cleared a second reading in the House of Commons and would place all dealings in these metals under government control. John Dillon warned that a future peace conference might compel the bill’s nullification.
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London
House of Commons
John Dillon
Wilson
United States
Assignment for Protection of His Creditors
Joseph Whitman owner of the new apartment house at Fairfield and Harrington Avenues assigns 100000 dollars of real estate to his counsel Attorney Samuel B Plotkin to safeguard creditors. The transfer was recorded this morning. no bankruptcy petition or specific debt amount disclosed.
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Joseph Whitman
Fairfield and
Hancocks Avenues
Samuel B. Plotkin
Whitman
Enemy Alien Found at Hartford Foundry
Ernest Beckman a German alien without a permit to be in restricted zones was found by a government agent at a Hartford steel plant where government orders are filled. He was arrested on a federal warrant of summary arrest for violation of President Wilsons proclamation. Beckman recently arrived from New York and claimed he never heard of the proclamation or permit requirement.
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Hartford
Ernest Beckmann
Beckman
Wilson
New York
Fugitive Nabbed After Two Year Police Hunt
Detectives Edward Wheeler and Daniel J. McColgan arrested Joseph Balzarano of New York City in a Wall Street line after a two year manhunt that stretched to Galveston Texas. The killing of Vincenzo Creel occurred on Washington Mountain Pittsfield in March 1915, with $236 stolen from Matteo Napolitano and Jimmy Pretella. Two accomplices were later captured, confessed, and are serving life terms. The four men were NY natives who had briefly stayed in Pittsfield before the murder.
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Texas
Edward Wheeler
Daniel J. McColgan
Pittsfield
Maes
Joseph Balzarano
New York City
Wall Street
Balzarano
Vincenzo Creel
Washington Mountain
Matteo Napolitano
Jimmy Pretella
New York
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