World War Front Reports Steady But Costly Battles
From London reports the Allies press in the west while German forces push toward Warsaw and Galicia. Russian forces claim heavy losses for Austro German attackers. fighting intensifies along the Carpathians and east Prussia.
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Poland
East Prussia
Galicia
Warsaw
Skierniewov
Cracow
Buera
Rusela
Carpathians
Petrograd
Nieuport-Weerende
Rome
Francis Joseph
War Fronts Advance and Reprisals Reported Across Europe
France and Britain push forward near Bixchoote and Gvenohy while cam of Bethune is retaken. Germany loses 2000 bodies found on the Beura bank after attempted crossing. Warsaw and Galicia see continued fighting as Russian and Turkish moves mix with a Christmas adjournment in Washington.
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Russia
Beura
Warsaw
Progres
Galicia
Fire Rips Four-Story Warehouse in Philadelphia
A blaze gutted the four story warehouse of Charles M. Killen wallpaper firm in Philadelphia. More than twenty men were overcome by smoke and five injured as firefighters battled the flames. Damage seen around $100,000.
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Philadelphia
Piremen
Philadelpiia
Mrenen
Charles M.N. Killen
Palace fire in Urga destroys Tutuktu’s palace treasures
Dispatch from Urga reports a blaze gutting the interior of the Tutuktu’s palace in Mongolia. Officials claim the private royal treasures were burned and legal measures or penalties are described as enormous.
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London
Urga
Mongolia
Stock Bow Callan Off Denver Show
The annual National stock show was called off in Denver on December 23 due to fears that foot and mouth disease might be brought into the state.
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Denver
Bad Eggs Traffic Crackdown In Chicago
The Department of Agriculture launches a nationwide drive with state and city support to stop a well organized bad egg ring centered in Chicago. Authorities report a market for rotten eggs and “rotten spots” at two dollars a case of 70 dozen and plan quick seizures and criminal actions with state help.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
France Joyous Over Progress Report
Paris reports unanimous government measures ready for parliament and adjournment expected tomorrow as Congress passes the war program. Premier Viviani’s statement vows France will fight to ultimate victory, with General Joffre praised and widespread patriotism described as unprecedented.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Viviana
Joffre
Gila River floods cut traffic to mining camps
Santa Fe New Mexico notes unprecedented rains over two days totaling two to four inches. The Gila river runs a mile wide and crossings near Glenver City and other streams are out of ban. Traffic to the big mining camps has been suspended.
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N. M
Gila River
Gila Crossing
Banata
Gilver City
Guterrez Leaves Amid Factional Turmoil in Mexico
Decisive moves split the Mexican leadership as provisional president Guterra da quk Mesive City faces a capital run by a committee amid disputes with Zapata followers. Reports say new leadership may be installed January 10. Washington notes telegram talks with Guterres cited, no confirmation yet.
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Guterra da Quk
Bis
Peupe Angelos
Zapata
Constitutionalias
Conoul Veltrum
Villa-Zapeta Gnd
Suother Ishonad
Federal court lacks power in Cel. case ruling
United States Court of Appeals at St. Louis ruled that federal courts have no jurisdiction to enjoin tax collection in states with state remedies. The Colorado Fuel & Iron Co case and related actions by Union Pacific and Midwest Oil were dismissed as the state court system provides the remedy. The decision impacts tax collection in Natrona and Weld counties as well.
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United States Court of Appeals
St. Lone
Colorado Fu
Tron Company
Platte County
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Weld County
Colorado
Wyoming
Midwest OM Company
Natrona County
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Anewer Milleen
Plate County
Riner
Acton
Biot
Fuel and Iron Company
State Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization
Cody
Park County
United States
Union Pacific Bathway Company
Weoming
Trenches Dug Around London Signal Threat Of Invasion
New York December 24 trenches are being dug around London as extraordinary precautions rise in the wake of a German threat. Observers note an almost continuous line from Hendon to Epping Forest with military readiness mounting. reports say a German invasion may be imminent with naval raids already carried out on York, Hartlepool, and Whitby.
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New York
London
United Press
England
Hendon
Epping Forest
Thames
Eyerborough
Hartlepoal
Whitby
Londee
Kitchmer
Cecmane
Weather Update for Washington Wyoming Friday Forecast
Weather notes indicate party cloudy and colder conditions trending across Washington and Wyoming. Friday is forecast fair with cooler temperatures and unsettled wind patterns.
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Washington
Forest
Wyoming
Prohibitionists claim victory amid Hobson defeat in Congress
After the House rejected the Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition, supporters argued the issue is not dead and will persist. Prohibition leaders said the fight continues while opponents predict no national vote for decades.
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Congress of Prohibition
House
Hobson
Prohition
Alboit
Senate
Sheppard of
Tessas
Henry of Tesas
House Rules Committee
Congress
National Legislative Committee
Anti- Saloon League of America
Minister's Son Admits Murder in Broadside Burglar Case
Charles T. Oxnam, 17, and Glenn Witt, 24, confessed to a burglary at the home of William M. Alexander, with Alexander shot dead and W. M. Alexander Jr. wounded. Oxnam said he fired, linked to a Methodist minister and his late death. Alexander's widow and daughters Penelope and Anna Alexander suffered bruises.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles T. Oxnam
Glenn Witt
William M. Alexander
Alexander
W. M. Alexander, Jr
Oxnam
le le
Missea
Penelope
Anna Alexander
Wyoming exhibition plan near Union Pacific depot advances
The Industrial Club proposes a permanent Wyoming products exhibit beside the Union Pacific passenger and freight depots. Governor Carey cites strong attendance at a similar display, urging UP officials to support the plan for statewide resources, climate health assets, and tourism potential.
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Union Pacific Satiroad
Elit
Hurlington
Union Preffic
Industrial Club
Carey
Hartington-Colorado & Southern
Offimiala
Union Pacific Company
Gerrit
Port
Omaha
Odd Notes of the War Report From Cameny Scene
A fragment describes a princess being approached by a soldier amid war chatter and a brigade. The London note mentions two Earls with the Huntleh trees and Kitchener's army, referencing Rugdah firth and parentage.
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Strum Batteion
London
Ealers
Parcy Kaleor
Ill
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Nowy
Frederick
Kitchener
Rugdah Firth
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