British Fleet Aims to Sweep Atlantic of German Raiders
London reports Sturdee plans complete Atlantic sweep by year end with cruisers hunting Karlsruhe and Dresden believed sunk or captured. raids across Atlantic tied to Falkland region patrols. German forces in Poland face checks near Mlawa War saw Cracow and Lodz fronts see counterattacks while Servia claims victory.
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London
Atlantic
Frederick Sturdes
England
Karlsruhe
Emden
Sturdee
Dresden
Falkland Islands
Straits of Magellan
Poland
Mlawa
Warsaw
Lodz
Lowicz
Cracow
Plotrkow
Cyenstochowa
Ushitza
Valjevo
Argonne
Flanders
Pacific
Admiralty
Germany
Falkland Island
Latvie
War Moves Of Friday From Global Fronts
Reports from multiple fronts outline French progress in the Argonne and repulsed German attacks near Ypres and other areas. British claims of sinking vessels off the Falkland Islands follow German losses including the Dresden. In Russia fighting near Cra cow and potential Warsaw approaches signal a major eastern front engagement. Austria and Latvia show continued eastern Galicia struggles with thousands of prisoners.
Washington December item noted for continuation
A clipped line from the Washington page indicates the story continues on the right side of page V.
Forecast for Wyoming Weekend Weather
Whatcer Washington reports the Wyoming forecast for Saturday and likely Sunday, calling for fair conditions.
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Washington
Wyoming
Edison Puts Workers Back To Work After Plant Fire
West Orange New Jersey Edison mobilizes the plant’s workers after a devastating fire. He shifts employees to debris clearing and other tasks while planning new concrete buildings. Damage is estimated at 2 million as rebuilding begins with Henry Ford assisting.
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West Orange
N. Y
Dee
Fie
Thonan A. Edison
Edison
Henry Ford
Trail of Bigamists Suspected Gang Heads Across States
Federal authorities may pursue an organized gang of bigamists led by Karl von Wagner, alleged to have married and swindled about 50 women. The NY and NJ police associate the group with Chicago and other western cities. Otto Klee named as secretary, bail set at 2000 dollars. Victims include Rose Stettin Edelman Martha Mueller Anna Schielen Edelman. Paul Flicker testifies about letters from Von Wagner’s room.
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New York
Focal
Saeee
New Jersey
Chicago
Karl von Wagner
Otto Klee
Bloomfield Street
von Wagner
Grand
Lew
Rose Stettin Edelman
Woodstock
Wis
Ann Keller von Wagner
Waukegan
Martha Mueller
Anna Schiellen Edelman
Orange
Paul Flicker
Hoboken
Children Saved at Christmas Pies ta Fire in Portland School
Panic and fire broke out at a Christmas tree celebration in Irving school Portland Oregon. Teachers and mothers kept order as a blaze from an electric wire sparked near the tree. Four children were badly frightened and several others were burnt or scorched while most pupils escaped unharmed.
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Portland
Ore
Dee
Irving School
General Meyers’ Body Recovered After Escape Attempt
The body of General Christian Meyers, rebel leader, was found at Vilege Krayit near the Vaal river. Medical exam reveals he died by drowning and was not wounded.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Christian Meyers
Acrove
Vaal River
Vilege Krayit
Omaha Blackhill Power Leader Dies in Morning
Dee ll-Tred A Naah, 66, longtime Omaha figure and president of the Omaha Blacklight and Power Company, died this morning. He also served as a director for multiple firms and was general manager for the Milwaukee railroad in 1883.
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Omaha
Dee
Omeha
Nash
Omahs
Blvckic Light and Power
Milwaukee Railroad
Weeks Urges Secrecy In Military Plans
Washington Dec 11 Senator Weeks of Massachusetts warned against publicity on military affairs. He opposed a demand for a full investigation, praised navy strength and urged an army reserve. He argued secrecy proved valuable in wartime and should not be sacrificed to press reports.
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Washington
Weeks
Massachusetta
Senare
Navy
Sennator Weelka Laa
Uonited States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Europe
Silent Denver Trial Tales Tie Ludlow Battle to Martial Law
The federal industrial relations commission heard two tellings of the Ludlow battle and discussed the Colombo situation. Witnesses described the miners trenching on Water Tank Hill as militia bombs signaled help while officers cited martial law questions and alleged threats of jail by General Chase.
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Denver
Ludlow
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Colombo
H. C. Farber
K. W. Ginderfelt
Third Judicial District
Ammons
Chase
Mendrick
General Chase
Bigsseletants
New York Change Will Open Today
After 111 years of involuntary petrifaction caused by the war the New York Stock Exchange will reopen tomorrow for limited in stocks. The district is encouraged by a partial future and preparations have been arranged including unemployment of many clerks and messengers. Siege measures are planned to prevent heavy or pre arranged equidtions.
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Sam
New York Stock Exchange
Ad Men Say Advertising Business Is On Increase
Chicago reports show heavy ad commitments for early 1915 as the executive committee of the Associated Advertising Club of the World notes retail demand has held steady or improved. Chairman Llewellyn Pratt and President William Woodhead cite prosperous conditions and a favorable outlook based on inquiries from 170 cities.
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Chicago
Associated Advertising Clube of the World
Eliles
Nlted
Bates
Aliho
Llewellyn Pratt
New York
William Woodhead
San Francisco
Connecticut Prison Ends Word Convict Inmate Term Changes
Hartford Dec 11 The Connecticut state prison bans the word convict and uses inmate or prisoner in all talks and forms. Warden Ward A Garner cites brutality of the term and restricts guards. inmates may converse at meals if orderly. Other changes include disarming inside guards and ending close haircuts for prisoners. First grade men may grow mustaches.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut State Prison
Ward A. Garner
Richard Canfield Dies in New York From Skull Fracture
Richard Canfield a noted sporting figure from New York and Saratoga died at his New York home from a cerebral hemorrhage caused by a skull fracture. The injury followed a fall on a subway stairway.
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New York
Richard Canfield
Saratoga
Submarine growth debated by U S naval leaders
Washington December 11. In the annual report to President Wilson Secretary Daniels and the Naval General Board advocate a balanced program favoring dreadnought battleships as the core of sea power. They urge building two new dreadnoughts next year and outline a 1916 plan of four dreadnoughts, ships, submarines, cruisers, tugs, tenders and transports with a 5 million dollar aircraft appropriation.
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Washington
Hite
Daniels
Daniely
Deniele
General Board
Daniela
Percy Scott
Nava!staeemen
Givng
Naval Off
Governor Alease Grants Broad Pardons in South Carolina Penitentiary
Savannah reports Governor Cole L. Alease of South Carolina has shown clemency to 1430 prisoners since 1911. Only 50 inmates remain, with plans to release the rest as a Christmas gesture. He defends his authority as a God given power to govern and vows to begin the new year with penitentiary clemency.
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Savannah
Cole L. Alease
South Carolina
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Gang OF Bigamists
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Judge
Chase Ammons
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U.S. Naval
Cheyenne Daily
Sunday Leader
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Hargain
LA PD Bee
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