Allied Armies Ready to Meet German Western Drive
Allied leaders in London declare readiness to counter any German push on the western front. British, French, American, and Belgian forces are prepared to prevent a repeat of the early war offensive. A German council of war is reported in France planning a future drive. An Austrian journalist cites Field Marshal von Hindenburg on victory and terms. In Italy, the Utth Arezzo brigade relieves a threatened position on the lower Piave river near Capo Sie amid inundation defenses.
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Associated Press
London
Teuton
Belgium
France
United States
Germany
War Department
the Hague
Marshal von Hindenburg
Italy
Utth Arezzo
Piave River
Capo Sie
Lona Piaye
Sile
Port Grande
Verione
Riots and famine threaten Moscow amid Bolshevik grip
Reports from Petrograd and Times dispatches describe grave conditions in Moscow with street fighting and famine threats. Bolsheviks suspected of arming streets while garrison shows insubordination. Swedish consul advises Swedes to leave as Brest Litovsk talks shelve peace terms. Berlin review cites radical Russian demands for armistice terms.
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Associated Press
London
Mosco
Petrograd
Moscow
Haparanda
Times
Brest-Litovsk
Germany
Russia
Holshevikis
British Casualties for Week Number 23 Rise to 24 256
London December 11 report shows British casualties for the week ending today totaling 24 256, a decline from 28 822 the prior week.
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London
Aviatrix Flies 610 Miles in Record Nonstop Flight
Katherine Stinson, the San Antonio aviatrix, set a new American non stop aeroplane record by flying 610 miles from San Diego to San Francisco in 10 hours and minutes. Officials of the Pacific Aero club called the flight remarkable as she surpassed Ruth Law's 512 mile record from Chicago to Hornell. The trip was made in a biplane with a triplane body despite cold at high altitude.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Katherine Stinson
San Antonio
Ruth Law
Chicago
Hornell
N. Y
Creation of Food Purchase Board Coordinating War Efforts
Food Administrator Hoover announced the creation of a general food purchase board to coordinate buying for the army and navy and for allied governments. The board will place purchases on an official basis and aim to disturb market conditions as little as possible.
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BywAssociated
Washington
General Food Purchase Board
Army
Hoover
Panama Declares War On Austria and Interns Austrians
Panama announced war on Austria yesterday and, with canal zone authorities, began interning Austrians. The zone has been cleared of Germans and Austrians per President Wilson's proclamation. Also in New York John K Tener was unanimously re elected National League president for one year.
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Associated Press
Panama
Austria
Canal Zone
Wilson
New York
John K. Tener
National League
Lane Urges U S Aid Project to Open Wyoming Lands
Secretary Lane reports that hundreds of thousands of acres across reclamation projects and Indian lands could be cultivated with a $1.9 million appropriation for seed and equipment. He cites about 600,000 acres suitable for cultivation including 100,000 on reclaimed projects and 500,000 privately held lands, with Wyoming, Arizona, Montana and other reservations offering 162,000 acres of irrigable and dry farming land.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Lane
Congress
Department of the Interior
Wyoming
Arizona
Montana
Kaiser's Peace Move Sought Months Ago
London reports Germany sought peace through a neutral government last September. Foreign Minister Balfour said Britain would have received a communication on peace terms but no further official contact followed. Asquith urged the war’s purpose and permanency, praising President Wilson's allied aims.
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London
Germany
House of Commons
Balfour
Halfour
Asquith
Birmingham
Great Britain
Reed Urges Draft Age Extension For Coast Defense
In a Senate discussion on wartime needs Senator Reed of Missouri warns of Allied reverses and Germany's manpower edge. He proposes training youths 18 to 21 to defend North American coasts, noting Russia’s exit and risks if other nations falter. A Senate inquiry will review war department operations.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Reed
Missouri
Teutons
Russia
Germany
Rumania
Serbia
North America
War Department
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Halifax Weathers Relief Efforts After Storm Damage
Halifax reports full aid operations by American hospital and relief units. Injured are listed as the best possible condition and reconstruction moves ahead, signaling near restoration. Police find a carrier pigeon bearing a German message likely from the explosion area, entering a home window near the burn zone.
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Halifax
General Committee
New York No. Jv
Alexander and Killifer Sold to Chicago Nationals
The Philadelphia National League club completed a major sale today sending pitcher Grover Alexander and catcher William Killifer to the Chicago Nationals for cash considerations.
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New York
Des
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Grover Alexander
William Killifer
Navy builds 800 warships as rapid program unfolds
Rear Admiral David W. Taylor reports the United States is advancing a vast naval build up with more than 800 vessels under construction including dreadnoughts and battle cruisers and two marine chasers sent abroad after war declared. Existing ships are in service ahead of projected delivery, billions spent, and accelerated facilities yielding results.
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Associated Press
Washington
BP. C
David W. Taylor
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Natron
Taylor
United States Army
Chicago pitchers join the Phillies in deal worth over fifty thousand
Details mention a transfer involving more than 50 000 with two Chicago players, pitcher Prendergast and catcher Dithoefer, slated to wear Philadelphia uniforms next season. The wording notes a Cuba tattery and indicates substantial money in the exchange.
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Tion
Cuba
Chicago
Philly
Prendergast
Dithoefer
Thirteen Negro Soldiers Hanged For Houston Riot
Thirteen men of the Twenty fourth Infantry were executed at Fort Sam Houston at 7 17 am for their role in the Houston riot of August 24. The condemned included Sergeants Nesbitt and others, while sixty three tried received varied sentences including life terms and dishonorable discharge. The execution occurred before a silent crowd near Camp Travis three miles east of the post.
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San Antonio
Tex
Twenty-fourth United States Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Houston
William Nesbitt
Larnon J
James Wheatley
Jmrre
Charles Whaltimore
William Brackenridge
Thomas ©. Hawkins
Carlos Snodgrass
Ira B. Davis
James Divins
Frank Jonson
Ribley W. Young
Pat Mag Wiloater
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Fort de AL Russell
Cheyenne
Wyo
Southern Department
Goodby
Company C
Miles
Travis
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