Winter Likely 10 Prove The Most Severe Obstacle To War
London dispatches and Western front reports warn a harsh winter will impede major operations for weeks. British and Allied staffs anticipate a January lull, awaiting favorable conditions and careful planning for a possible breakthrough. Russian winter conditions worsen fighting near the Vosges as French and Serbian forces bolster positions in the Balkans.
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London
Reuters
Vosges
Saloniki
Scutari
Floasean
Albania
Lawyer pictures Schmidt Martyr in Times trial defense
A photo shows Matthew A. Schmidt in court as defense argues the Times bombing case is a fight between capital led by United States Steel and the National Erectors' Association and labor led by the Iron Workers. Harriman urges jurors to doubt McManigal and to see collusion within the steel-backed group and union officials. The prosecution is accused of dodging pre trial exposure of Schmidt. Washington University to play Michigan at Ann Arbor on November 4.
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Angeles
Matthew A. Schmidt
Los Angeles Times
United States Steel Corporation
National Erectors’ Association
International Association of Ridge and Structural Iron Workeres
Job Harriman
Knufdt
Wwe
Ateel Trust
Ortie McManigal
James 8. McNamara
Times
Harriman
McManigal
McManigal Hinself
Iron Workers Union
Schmid
the Times
ST. Louis
Tee
Washington University
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Bresnahan Seeks Indians Buyout As Cleveland Sale Moves
Cleveland December 29. The bankers committee handling Charles W. Somers Indians affairs ordered the club sold after rejecting a 109000 second mortgage offer. Bresnahan arrived to bid while indicating plans to move the Spiders to Toledo under his control. Weeghman plans Tinker to head Chicago.
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Bankers’ Committee
Charles W. Somers
Indians
Somers
Witenborth
Harry Sinclair
Id Owlnner
Cleveland
Roger Bresnahan
Chicago Cubs
Altho
Bresnahan
Spidora
Toledo
Cal
Charlie Weeghman
Joe Tinker
Chimago
Heavyweight Title Bout Between Willard Fulton Canceled
In New Orleans officials say the 20 round heavyweight championship match scheduled for March 4 between Jim Willard and Pred Fulton is off. Willard’s manager Tom Jones and promoter Tommy Burns confirmed the cancellation.
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New Orleans
Doc
Jom Willard
Pred Fulton
Minnesota
Tom Jones
Willard
Tommy Burns
Warrants Issued for Arrest of Four Indicted Men
Four of eight men accused in a conspiracy to foment strikes have warrants issued for their arrest in New York. Congressmen Frank Buchanan and Robert Fowler are among the named, with others including BD Martin and Vermen ulteta. Some defendants appeared in court and were released on bond. others went to Washington or are held on orders.
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New York
Frank Buchanan
Illimore
Robert Fowler
Minos
Martin
Vermen Ulteta
Washington
Tarily
United States
Schoolhouses as social centers proposed by Civic association
In Washington on December 29 the Civic association unveiled a plan to transform every school building into a townhall and voting place. Miss Margaret Wilson presided as the movement’s goals were described as nonpartisan and community focused, aiming to strengthen neighborhood life and citizenship. Prof. E J Ward called the plan a preparedness measure to build the nation’s backbone, contrasting it with a milksop citizenry.
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Washington, D. C
United States
The
Civic Association
Misa Margaret Wilson
Wilson
Spccial Center
E. J. Ward
University of Wisconsin
Ford Feels Better En Route Home From Peace Mission
Henry Ford is feeling better and enjoying the trip home aboard the steamship Bergensfjord. A wireless message from Ford's private secretary said he is improving after his peace expedition and the note marks the first contact in nearly a week.
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New York
Henry Ford
Bergensfjord
Ford
Bergen
Detroit
Mich
FE. G. Talbott
Bergensfiord
Melaage
Mondell Seeks Halt to Oil Land Ousters
Washington December 26 Representative Mondell of Wyoming urged legislation to stop ousting hundreds of oil operators in California and Wyoming from lands. Oil interests and California congressmen will be heard later as the House public lands committee debates the leasing bill. Senator Phelan has protested the ouster in a letter to Attorney General Gregory.
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Washington, D. C
California
House Public Lands Committee
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Ferris
House
Phelan
Gregory
Five Brighton Cambridge Children Die Under Suspicion
Boston December 29. Five children in the Brighton district and Cambridge died with death certificates listing acidosis. Medical Examiner MacGrath investigates the cases and will not comment on poison candy as a possible cause until after autopsy. A chympiano who attended the patients suggested poisoning, but no conclusion is given.
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Boston
Brighton
Cambridge
MacGrath
Chicago man saves woman from lake after failed suicide attempt
Miss Marie Sandusky age 24 of Kansasity and her baby were offered many homes in Chicago today after she attempted to end her life and her betrothed disappeared. A motorman rescued her from the lake shortly after the attempt.
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Chicago
Changes Alleged Against Bureau of Animal Industry
Witness Beott Jilland testified before Senator Kenyon of Iowa about alleged dishonest practices by the Bureau of Animal Industry and packing interests. She warned of threats to her life after years of struggle, as officials debate indemnity to stock raisers hit by a foot-and-mouth outbreak. Wilbur W Marsh of Waterloo condemned the bureau as pernicious and criticized epidemic handling and herd slaughter.
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Chicago
Pwo
Federal Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Kenyon
Iowa
Indian Kills Wife Then Self in Shoshone Reservation Tragedy
Crover Cleveland a full blooded Shoshone shot his wife at their home on the Shoshone reservation and then wounded himself in the hand. The couple’s small child witnessed the double tragedy. Cleveland had been an industrious worker but quarreled with his wife over trivial matters.
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Cleveland
Austria Holds Line on American Note Modifications
Geneva dispatch reports Austrian officials oppose accepting the latest American note without changes. Diplomatic rupture is seen as likely despite Washington efforts. The note, drafted in Berlin, is blamed on German pressure with potential ripple effects on Berlin and Vienna.
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Berlin
Germada
Lawu
Elso
Oklahoma farmer kills wife and stepson in Wichita
Albert W. Hewson a wealthy Oklahoma farmer fatally harmed his wife and disabled his stepson in their Wichita home. He struck the wife with a public safety item nearly severing her head and then struck the 12 year old son when he rushed to help his mother. He fled the scene toward a street car after the attack. Hewson, aged 60, refused to give his address or reasons for the quarrel.
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Wichita
Rap
Albert W. Hewson
Oklahoma
Slepa
Hewson
Athpaon
Gon
Unclear report on wartime chip seizure in Copenhagen
Dispatches from Copenhagen claim over 106 chips, mostly American and some from France and Britain, are seized at a location described as the late White House area. Details are vague and the event appears tied to wartime security measures.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Garrison Plans National Defense Push from Washington
Secretary Garrison, at a holiday home in New Jerem, is shaping urgent actions to build up U S defenses. A re survey reportedly finds unpreparedness, prompting aims for rapid military strengthening and a phased force buildup reaching half a million in three years and a million in seven.
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Washington
1. C
Garrison
New Jerem
Congress
Universal Service
Prowat
Sears
King of the Coced Islands in Wellington Area
Fragmentary note lists places Wellington SZ and Teer Street and mentions Andrew Rows and a title King of the Coced Islands with unclear context.
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Wellington
Ishe Lodon
Teer
St Andrew Rows
Coced Islands
Prohibition Law Officials Scrutinize Beverage Limits
In Denver Colorado on December 29 district attorneys game wardens and county officials gathered to discuss a unified interpretation of state prohibition measures. The meeting targeted beverage meanings and allowable alcohol content while outlining enforcement steps and future legal actions.
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Denveen
Colo
Ambiguous OCR Note on Donation to Presbyterian Church
Fragmentary record mentions a donation amount and names including Durham and Southern Presbyterian Church. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicates a financial contribution and local involvement in church affairs.
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Lam Vila
Bec
W Watts
Durham
Pan American Congress backs unity for independence protection
Delegates at the Pan-American Scientific Congress in Washington discuss forming a Pan American union for women and emphasize united backing for sovereignty across the Americas. Secretary Lansing’s remarks on defending neighbor republics draw attention from European diplomats.
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Washington, D
Pan-American Scientific Congress
Americas
Lansing
Eis
United States
Villa Strengths and Troop Movements Reported in Texas and Mexico
Dispatches from El Val o Texas describe Villa loyalists in Chihuahua and Juares under General Hiteandy, with Carrancista forces gathering at Poleva New Mexico. Reports claim 1 266 Villa troops have moved, while 860 are accounted as matered out and disloyal factions are blamed for instability.
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EL Valo
Tex
Carron
Juares Follay
Chihuahua
Wader
Hiteandy
Villa
Wil
Francisco Villa
Bades Eora Ranch
Hearst
Madera
Chilaelun
Sonata
Poleva
N. M
Carranza
Teuton Vessels Prepare for Ten Flee
The Teuton vessels near New Orleans are said to be gathering provant fuel and crew as tensions escalate between Austria and the United States. Reportedly they steer toward withdrawal in response to strained relations and are awaiting formal arrangements for possible exit.
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Austriay
War stories to edge love tales in next year’s fiction race
Chicago December 24 War stories are expected to dominate the fiction market in year according to C F Tosh public librarian of St Joseph Missouri speaking at the American Library Association convention in Chicago He predicted war narratives would win popularity over romance in the coming year.
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Chicago
C.F. Tosh
Vitarian
St Joseph
American Library Association
Wreck Plot Foiled In Gary Rail Stall With Allied Horses
Gary Indiana authorities halted a covert wrecking attempt on a Michigan Central freight train carrying horses bound for Europe. A hand to hand clash with officers led to two men being captured after a dramatic pursuit near Newport News. The men faced charges and were jailed on five thousand dollar bonds.
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Gary
Indi
Europe
Pate
Aput
Calimet Perk
Indiana
Epslind
Newport Neve
Polit
Crewe
Ili
Tralkei
Ronmore
French and British Vessels Move to Mediterranean
Paris dispatch notes a diplomatic maneuver as deputy and minister discuss sending liners to the Mediterranean to avert a political crisis. The measure aims to prevent tensions after the French steamer Vilic encounters a hazardous incident, with officials weighing actions to reassure maritime operations.
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Paris
Mediterranean
Reyltie Tone
Euch & Catwetreble
New Proposals for Settling the Lusitania Controversy
Washington reports new proposals outlined by the United Science Council for resolving the Lusitania issue. The foreign office is organizing a meeting with allied representatives to discuss a path forward before year’s end.
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Lusitania
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