Jerusalem Surrenders to British Forces in World War I Event
London dispatch reports Jerusalem's surrender to British troops with Chancellor Lay announcing the city is surrounded. The feature notes the end of Christian rule in Jerusalem since 690 years earlier under Mohammedan and German rule, marking a historic shift in control amid wider turmoil in southeastern Russia and the Crusades-era backdrop.
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Associated Press
London
Lay
House of Commons
Jerusalem
Jerualem
Frederick
Suez
Armistice Signs Reach Western Front and Near East
Secretary Baker says Germany has its greatest army on the western front as plans mature for a broader war effort. Negotiations continue with Russia and Roumania while a three front truce evolves between Germans, Russians, and Roumanians on the Balkan front near the Danube and Dniester regions. Berlin reports armistice accords signed with Russia and Roumania along the Danube mouth area.
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Etary
War Baker
Germany
es + Ameri
Alaska road funds gain through new appropriation
A Board of Roads commission seeks an additional 10000 to Alaska for roads, adding to unspent 1917 500000, enabling a larger future budget. Other Alaska items in Congress include fisheries 100000 cable service 147455 reindeer 8500 game protection 27500 liquor suppression 15000 legislature 46500 native education 225000 medical relief 2500 and agricultural forest reserve maintenance 65000.
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Mea Board of Road Commission
Battle at Asiago Shapes Italian Morale
The Asiago battle was suspended after the enemy was checked in an attempt to breach toward the Bretna valley. The French hold key positions along the line and morale among Italians improves amid damage to enemy air fleets. Troop trains, depots, and munitions were destroyed as trains scattered.
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Asiago
Bretna Valley
German arrests reported in Halifax and port city fires
The report notes wholesale arrests of German residents in Halifax after the Mont Blanc collision. It also mentions the Piclot burning munitions, survivors from the Imo undergoing admiralty inquiry, and other wartime notices including thrift stamps sales and U S aid to Belgium.
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Halifax
Poir
Imo
Mont Blanc
Lamedee
Mackay
Washington
Engin
Borden
Vanderlip
New England States
Revolt in Don region escalates as forces clash
London dispatch reports Caledines and Korniloff with Imperialists and Constitutional Democrats raising a revolt against revolutionists in the Don region. The counter revolution has millions of supporters as government readies to repel forces at Novo Tcherkaskx.
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London
Caledines
Nature
Korniloft
Russia
Siberia
B. Sheviki
Ekaterin Slav
Karkov
Moscow
Dutoff
Constitutional Democrats
Korniloff
Don
Novo Tcherkaskx
Selective Draft Upheld by Supreme Court Ruling
Associated Press report states the selective draft is upheld as constitutional. The brief argues the draft is a normal method of raising forces and its legality has been repeatedly upheld by the court.
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Fron
Hreat
Supreme Ismiss
Wontrator Ide Dies At Home
Clarence Ide, a pioneer farmer and staunch Republican, 57, died at his home Saturday night after a fall from a regrade contract dispute. He served as superintendent of the King Ly court house for the past two years.
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Ide
Kingly Court House
Pacifist Leaders Sentenced in City Disorder Case
In Los Angeles on December 10 three pacifists and leaders of a secret group were sentenced to six months in jail and fined for disorderly conduct. The detainees include pastors and one other member.
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Angeles
Secret
Hung Captures Italians at Caposile
Berlin dispatch reports Hungarian infantry stormed the Italian bridgehead east of Caposile and captured over two hundred prisoners in Piace delta yesterday.
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Berlin
Piace Delta
Caposile
Congress to Tackle Domestic Issues After War Vote
Washington December 10 Congress will focus on domestic problems after disposing of the war declaration against Austria. President Wilson will address Congress on railroad legislation. Woman suffrage and prohibition are promised attention with polls showing likely defeat for suffrage and victory for prohibition.
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Washington
Congress
Austria
Wilson
Auxiliary Plant Under Construction for Cordova Power
Cordova Power company began excavating for the foundation of a new De La Vergne engine to run an auxiliary power plant 40 by 60 located opposite the cable office. The engine weighing 80 000 pounds is being moved from New York via two cars and will be shipped to Cordova via Seattle upon arrival.
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Cordova Power Company
de la Vergne
New York
Seattle
Cordova
Auto Driver at Seattle Murder Robbery Under Probe
Seattle December 10 report says Thomas Me, a public automobile driver, was found dead in the tonneau of a car on Saturday. Police believe robbery is the motive. no arrests have been made yet.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Thomas Me
Government urges continued food conservation despite reports
Judge Royal A Gunnison of Juneau, Alaska food administrator, sends a telegram to W R Hillary denouncing malicious Chicago reports against wheat and meatless days. Hoover warns opposition harms war effort, notes meat supply sufficient for allied needs but export limits must stay. Times urged for reading.
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Royal A. Gunnison
Juneau
Alaska
W. R. Hillary
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
United States
Fire destroys Kelso lumber mill in December blaze
A fire in Kelso Washington on December 10 destroyed the local lumber and shingle mill, causing an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. No injuries reported. Damage affected nearby equipment and storage. Local authorities begin investigation into cause.
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Associated Press
Kelso, Wa
Halifax relief crisis deepens as city plans expulsions
Non residents not aiding relief in Halifax will be ordered out as food shortages persist after torrential rains and a 50 mile gale. The American consul reports 1200 dead, 2000 identified dead, 9000 injured, and 25000 homeless. The disaster heightens suffering with widespread destruction and international concern.
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Silneiye
Martin
Halifax
Theodore Fisher
Catholic Society Elects Officers for Children of Mary Sodality
The Children of Mary Sodality elected John Rossway as president for a third term, Dorothy Dooley as vice president, ElizabEth O Loughlin as secretary and treasurer, William O'Neill as librarian, with Harry O'Neil stepping down as secretary and treasurer. The group has 18 regular members and 7 honorary members. The treasury holds 2.50 and will go to the Knights of Columbus war fund. The library now lists 113 volumes with 10 new books donated and 50 more promised. Father Van der Pol donated a new bookcase. Installation of officers will occur the first Sunday after the New Year, followed by a social.
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Children of Mary
Catholic Sunday School
John Rossway
Dorothy Dooley
Elizabeth O'Loughlin
William O'Neill
Harry O'Neil
Knights of Columbus War Fund
Father van der Pol
Halifax ads seek grave diggers after blast
Halifax on December 10 reports burials for explosion victims have begun and newspapers carry ads seeking men to dig graves at Fairview Cemetery immediately.
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Halifax
Fairview
Red Cross Bazaar Closed Over Threats in Portland
Portland December 10. Threats of disaster to patrons forced the Red Cross bazaar at the Auditorium to close early and dismiss crowds as Mayor George L. Baker ordered.
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Portland
Red Cross
George L. Baker
Supreme Court Backs Mine Workers in Organizing Rights
The Supreme Court reversed lower federal court rulings, recognizing the miners and glass workers as lawful under common law and West Virginia statutes. It affirmed the right to organize while invalidating only specific illegal practices.
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Preme Court
United Mine Workers
American Flint Glass Workers
Ilegal
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