British Turn Back Turkish Attack at Kutilara
London reports from Delhi state British forces repelled a Turkish assault at Kutilara with heavy Turkish losses and British casualties under 200. Athens notes a royal decree disbanding two Greek color classes. Brindisi says King Peter of Serbia arrived ashore in an arm chair. Montenegrins seize towns from Austria.
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Associated Press
London
Kutilara
Townsend
Delhi
Athens
Saloniki
Caucasus
Berlin
M. Gounaris
Skouloudis
Paris
Russians Defeat Large German Turkish Force in Persia
The Associated Press reports Petrograd said Russian forces defeated a large German Turkish split force in Persia. Several thousand Persian insurgents fought on the opposing side and lost multiple positions in the engagement.
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Petrograd
Persia
Sinking of Belgian Steamer Ministre Beernaert Reported
The Ministre Beernaert sank with possible two boatloads of crew lost. however all crew members were saved. Reports also confirm the sinking of British steamers Cottingham Hadley and Embla with no loss of life among their crews.
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Associated Ress
Ministre Beernaert
Cottingham
Hadley
Embla
Ville de la Victat Sunk by Submarine off Paris
The French steamer Ville de la Victat was torpedoed and sunk on December 24 by a submarine near Paris. Most passengers are reported saved, but full details remain unavailable.
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Paris
Ville de la Victat
Americans minister to prisoners in German camps
Americans fund and supply eleven reading rooms and recreation halls for prisoners of war across Germany at about 6000 marks each. The effort, run by the Committee for the Erection of Soldiers' Homes in the East and Southeast, includes wandering libraries and field gray books, backed by 28,000 German soldier addresses and two key volunteers, Conrad Hoffman and James E Springer.
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Germany
Berlin
Associated Press
Througout
University of Warsaw
Conrad Hoffman
James E. Springer
Reading
Tax collectors announce poll tax orders need no revenue stamp
Internal Revenue Collector A. S. Walker has advised that orders for poll tax do not require a revenue stamp. W. I. McCulloch, Tax Collector for Brazos County, Texas, confirms the change.
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Internal Revenue
A. S. Walker
W. I. McCulloch
Brazos County
Texas
Securities absorbed in United States reach trillions in foreign ownership swap
American securities totaling about 1.5 billion par value were absorbed in the United States over 16 months as American buyers repurchased foreign held stocks and bonds. Delaware and Hudson Co cited 480.9 million par value of railroad securities moved to US owners between Feb and July 1915, with 50 to 75 million more bought from foreigners. Analysts estimate total absorptions near 2 billion par value, aided by the 500 million Anglo French war loan.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Delaware and Hudson Company
Delaware and Hudson
Great Britain
France
Bell County Becomes Prohibition County After Vote
Temple Texas reports Bell County voters ended alcohol sales from Nov 13 election. Over forty saloons and beer halls closed their doors by weekend with several closing earlier due to leases or stock. Temple observed a quiet, orderly shift to prohibition.
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Temple
Tex
Bell County
Peverley and Dillard Wed in Intimate Ceremony
Harry E. Peverley of this city and Irene Dillard of Hearne united in marriage after a sacred cantata at First Baptist Church. Rev. M. E. Weaver officiated with a ring ceremony. Only relatives and close friends attended. A fuller notice will run in next Saturday’s Eagle society columns.
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First Baptist Church
Harry E. Peverley
Irene Dillard
Hearne
M. E. Weaver
the Eagle
Prisoners Given Christmas Dinner at County Jail
Twelve prisoners held on various charges by Sheriff Nunn were served one of the finest dinners in Bryan on Christmas Day. A thirty pound turkey with all the accompaniments delighted the inmates who reportedly enjoyed the bountiful repast to the fullest extent.
Plans of Ford Go Glimmering
Mrs Iniz Mil holland Boissevain of New York Qa withdrew from the Ford peace expedition and told a Stockholm meeting the project will fail due to an undemocratic, abortive organization. She cited private discussions, lack of a clear program, and deviation from set aims to reach The Hague for a mediating peace congress.
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Stockholm
Iniz Milholland Boissevain
New York
Gaston Plantiff
Mr. Ford
Ssevain
Ford
Charles F. Aked
Ben Lindsey
Denver
Hague
Burglar Refuses to Close Door After Looting Waxahachie Home
A burglar in Waxahachie Texas was asked to close the door after looting a house but refused and left. The incident occurred late last night prompting police to investigate the break in.
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Associated Press
Waxahachie
Tex
Real Estate Transfers in Brazos County Texas
Transfers show Elmore V Stephenson and James H Stephenson to A J Edwards each with 1-6 interest in Brazos County lands in J D Millican and William Dever Leagues for 130 dollars. Wilson Bradley et al to M F Dansby 40 acres in S F Austin League No 10 for 2909 dollars. Mrs Lella H Suber to Bonney Youngblood lots 11 12 13 14 in Suber’s Second Addition Bryan for 525 dollars. Richard J O Connor to Retha O Connor 107 acres in G H Coleman League for 250 dollars. Paul Gross to Fountain Brothers 101 1/2 acres in Hezekiah Jones survey No 5 Brazos County for 10 dollars and lots 10 11 in Parker-Smith add Houston Harris County. F M Wallace to Alice B Wallace 620 acres in Thomas James league Brazos County for 1 dollar and other valuable considerations.
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Elmore V. Stephenson
A. J. Edwards
J. D. Millican
William Dever
Brazos County
James H. Stephenson
Brazos Co
Wilson Bradley Et al
M. F. Dansby
S. F. Austin League
Lella H. Suber
Bonney Youngblood
Suber
Bryan
Richard J. O’connor
Retha O'Connor
G. H. Coleman League
Greeks Hope Allies Break Teutons Under Economic Pressure
Athens reports King Constantine believes the central powers cannot endure continued economic pressure and may fall to Allied efforts. Washington says the Allies will seize all mail to Germany when suspected of contraband, following shipments by German sympathizers in the United States.
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Associated Press
Athens
Constantine
Greece
Teutons
Castenau
Washington
United States
Germany
America
Fatherland
Austria Refuses Demands. Breach of Relations Feared
Washington dispatches report Austria will not meet the United States Ancona demands in its forthcoming reply and Teutonic diplomats are prepared for a break in relations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Austria
United States
Ancona
Teutonic
Artillery activity on Vosges front. battles extend rumors abroad
Paris war office reports heavy gunfire along the Vosges after days of quiet. Athens dispatch says no Teutonic move toward Saloniki and Greece safe from invasion. Petrograd cites a Black Sea naval clash with likely submarine loss. Berlin hints King Victor Emmanuel wounded by Austrian grenade.
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Associated Press
London
Vosges Front
Paris War Office
Saloniki
Athens
Greece
Petrograd
Black Sea
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Berlin
British seize American mail on two steamships
Berlin reports a Rotterdam dispatch stating the British government seized American mail from two steamers en route to Holland, a move described as a seizure impacting transatlantic mail service.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Holland
Rotterdam
Smetana School Holds Christmas Program in Smetana Hall
The Smetana School closed for Christmas holidays with a large audience. Pupils presented a program at 8 o'clock in Smetana Hall with beautiful decorations and hearty applause. Professor E R Williams gave a well received talk. Professor Kadanka of Caldwell presided.
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Smetana School
Smetana
E. R. Williams
Kadanka
Caldwell
Marriage Licenses Reported in Local Notices
Harry E. Peverly and Miss Irene Dillard, Geo Hackett and Louisa Brown, James Mayson and Florence Falcomn, John King and Mamie Shipman, Ernest Sheets and Beulah Sadberry.
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Harry E. Peverly
Irene Dillard
Geo. Hackett
Louisa Brown
James Mayson
Florence Fal
John King
Mamie Shipman
Ernest Sheets
Beulah Sadberry
Tensions Rise Over Ancona Sinking Between Austria Hungary and U S
Paris reports Austrian Hungarian officials fear a rupture with the United States as they await the forthcoming reply to the second note regarding the sinking of the Ancona.
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Associated Press
Paris
Unitedtates
United States
Ancona
German Prince Zu Hohenloh Schillingfurst Dies
London reports the death of Prince Zu Hohenloh Schillingfurst, son of Germany’s late imperial chancellor, announced from Amsterdam.
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London
Prince Zu Hohenloh Schillingfurst
Germany
Amsterdam
New French Drive Reported Near Hartmans Weilerkopf
Berlin reports a new French offensive in the west with details tying the action to the recent desperate fighting near Hartmans Weilerkopf. The disclosure comes as Allied fronts pressure German positions.
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Berlin
Hartmans-Weilerkopf
England Allows Shipment of Hospital Supplies
Washington reports on December 28 that England has modified its rule to permit the passage of hospital supplies, as notified to the Red Cross.
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Washington
Red Cross
England
Henry Ford reportedly only slightly ill in Stockholm cable
A Stockholm cable to Mrs. Ford reported Henry Ford was only slightly ill and would return to Detroit after arriving in New York. The message eased fears amid his European peace mission as family and friends awaited further word on his condition.
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Henry Ford
Stockholm
Texas Gripped by Severe Blizzard Across State
A blizzard spread across Texas with sleet and cold weather reported from many sections. The storm reached Middle and West Texas, with snow even extending to Laredo, marking the state’s first real taste of winter.
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Texas
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Middle
West
Laredo
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