Arabia Envisions New Kingdom Amid Desert Sea Boundaries
Washington December 17 The Grand Sheikh of Mecca proclaims the Kingdom of Arabia as Archibald Forder of Jerusalem explains in a war geography bulletin. He notes Arabia as one of the earth’s oldest regions, bordered by Persia and Berett with about 4000 miles of coastline.
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Washington
Mecca
Jehmael
Providence
Arabia
Palestine
Syria
Sinaitic Peninsula
Isaiah
Berett
Persia
India
Europe
Brand Shereef
Constantinople
California Grand Champion Beef Breaks Price Records
The grand champion steer from California sold for 1.75 a pound at the stock show, a new cost of living record. UC’s beef, raised with barley and stall fed, fetched 1960 dollars as the heat cuts drew top bids from Detroit and Chicago buyers.
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California
Detroit
University of California
Clay Robirson & Company
Mose Greenwald
Creare
Christman
Alex’ Mcfonald
Water Wins and Stones Mark Ancient Wells in Arabian Valleys
The piece notes water as a vital need in the Arabian peninsular and describes deep wells as the source at times with ancient roots. It observes carved rockwork around wells and long grooves worn by rope draws, suggesting centuries of use and labor to lift water to the surface.
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Northwest
Pact
Arabia
Armenian refugees appeal for aid during Aleppo crisis
Fifty thousand deported Armenians starving near Aleppo appeal for funds after temporary suspension of relief. Advices from American Ambassador Elkus in Constantinople report the distress and the need for immediate assistance.
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New York
Aleppo
Asiatic
Turkey
Elkus
Constantinople
Les Darcy Arrives in U S for Bout Honors
Australian middleweight Les Darcy arrives in New York after a two month voyage and eyes several major bouts. The report lists recent match results and notes Darcy’s age, height, and weight, with a partial career record and origins in West Maitland New South Wales.
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New York
Les Darcy
United States
Antipodes
Pullmans Sought To House Livestock Convention Delegates
The Industrial club plans to use at least ten Pullmans for 1000 to 1500 expected visitors to Cheyenne for the National Livestock association convention January 18 to 20. Gov. John B. Kendrick supports the effort and ambos to aid the gathering amid post fire plans.
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Cheyenne
National Livestock Association
Inter Ocean
Rial Club
Bassinger
Union Pacific
John B. Kendrick
Kendrick
Fred Hofmann
R. N. Matson
Charles Carey
Charles BH. Irwin
WR. Crain
R. M. Lam
Open letter pleads for peace from Bertrand Russell
New York dispatch reports Bertrand Russell, English publicist and author, appeals for peace in a dramatic open letter to President Wilson. Russell, grandson of Lord John Russell and heir to the second Fort Russell, has drawn English government displeasure and is under restriction after the letter was smuggled past censors.
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New York
Europe
England
Fort
Russell
Royal Society
Workmen Present Wedding Gifts to Contractor Howard
The employer of contractor John W. Howard at the state capitol project surprised him with a wedding gift of inlaid china and an electric egg boiler after work. Howard and his bride, Pearl Clark, were wed last Sunday by Rev. Frank J. Moore. A. McNamara spoke for the capitol staff as they gathered in the basement to present the gifts. Nan Price of Crawford, Nebraska, a Mokler-Johnson wedding guest, will return home Saturday.
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John W. Howard
State Capitol
Howard
Miss Pearl Clark
Union Pacific Coal Office
Frank J. Moore
Capitol
A. McNamara
Nan Price
Crawford
Nebraska
Woman takes key role in Boldt estate and hotels
The estate of George C Boldt worth over 20 million will be jointly managed by his children George C Boldt Jr and Mrs Alfred Graham Miles with Miles taking the lead in operations. Miles already occupies an office on the thirteenth floor and will oversee both the Boldt real estate investments and hotel business along with her brother. The Boldt holdings include Waldorf Astoria Bellevue-Stratford and numerous properties on Fifth Avenue and Thousand Islands.
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George C. Boldt
Magnet
Hetty Green
George C. Boldt, Jr
Alfred Graham Miles
Boldt
Waldorf-Astoria
New York City
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
Philadelphia
Miles
Fifth Avenue
Boldt Bad
Florence Island
St. Lawrence
Thousand Islands
Britain preps joint Allied note outlining war aims
Wilson claims Allied peace objectives are shaping into a clear outline. Downing Street hosts talks with Lloyd George and French ministers Ribot Thomas and Bland as Britain and allies prepare a united reply to Wilson and Germany. The plan aims to define terms and put Germany at a strategic disadvantage.
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Great Britain
Lloyd George
Downing Street
Lloyd
George
Alexander Ribot
Thomas
Ad Albert
Bland
Wilson
England
Germany
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EW Burouner Jewelry CO
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