Ukrainians at war with Bolsheviks amid Cossack aid clash
The Ukrainian government rejects Bolshevik demands to halt Cossack support and blocks four Bolshevik troops from passage. The Ukrainian Rada proclaims wartime status as Bolshevik forces push into Siberian regions and Petrograd reports a state of siege after wine shop lootings.
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Kale-dine
Rada
Oren- 4Burg
Toseliabinsk
Siberian
Petrograd
Watchman Shot by Liquor Thieves in Auburn Ambush
Associated Press report from Seattle describes the murder of William Applesteel, a Northern Pacific railway warehouse watchman, at Auburn. John Porrin and L. Fowler were arrested as suspects after liquor thieves robbed a car, shot the watchman, and fled with a barrel of whiskey in an automobile.
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L. Fowler
Auburn
Wash
William Applesteel
Northern Pacific Railway
Applesteel
Danskee
Northwest clears as railroads resume operations after storm
Seattle reports the Northwest clears from a pre holiday storm. Rail lines resume service with three routes now open east and south after blockades. Postal authorities hire an extra hundred workers to handle Christmas mail rush.
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Seattle
Northwest
Mrs. J H Bush Confesses Double Fatality in Moncose
In Moncose Col today 72 year old Mrs J H Bush says she killed her son J O Bush after he murdered her grandson Ira on Sunday. She later claimed her son is alive and will return in three weeks but also stated she burned his body with lye.
Russian Officers Offer Services to U S Army in France
In France on December 20 the Russian officers serving with the Allied forces volunteered their services to the United States Army.
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France
United States
Woman Believed to Be Princess Detained in Yokohama
A woman named Rompoff, claimed daughter of Russia's deposed czar, was detained three weeks in Yokohama after arriving from Russia until the American consul confirmed her identity. The episode followed extensive questioning before authorities recognized her as the princess.
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Rompoff
Russia
Kahoma
Yokohama
Senate Shipping Board inquiry opens with Hurley first
Washington December 20 The senate investigation of the government shipping board and the emergency fleet corporation begins tomorrow Chairman Hurley will be the first witness examined.
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Ate
Shipping Board
Fleet Corporation
Hurley
Bank Robbers Loot Sum mit State Bank Vault
Robbers entered the Sum mit state bank near Chicago and stole thirty thousand dollars from the safe deposit vaults. No arrests reported. The incident occurred last night and was disclosed by Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Chicago
State Bank
Summit
Msl
California adopts color standard for oranges on trees
California officials interpret the new orange standard so fruit is "practically colored" on the tree. If minor green spots remain in a box, the fruit will not be condemned under the July 27 effective law requiring eight to one sugar or substantial color. Grower conferences in the San Joaquin valley addressed color requirements. Patriotic four minute talks at the Empress theatre aid Red Cross and food administration pledge drives. A train arrived from Chitina bringing mail and passengers.
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Sacramento
Cal
George H. Hecke
Hecke
San Joaquin Valley
Empress Theatre
Red Cross
Food Administration
Teutons and Allies Discuss Peace Proposals
Post reports that Teutons informed Russia they intend to offer peace to the allies. They are ready to accept no indemnities or annexations, but oppose self determination as impracticable. Russia is sounding the allies at the Teutons' request.
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Post
Teu + tons
Russia
Teutons
Anchorage steamship service ends to Anchorage after Seward link
The Seward Gateway reports no passenger steamship service will run Seattle to Anchorage next season. Freight and passenger transfer will occur at Seward with government railroad rates lower than typical steamship charges. Barges will carry coal and government freight between Seward and Cook Inlet as rail completion ends direct Anchorage sailings. Dan Greenig greets a bouncing baby boy at home today.
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Seattle
Anchorage
Seward
Othr
Government
Ancage
Henger
Cook Inlet
Interior
Congress
Alaska
William Gerig
Gerig
Dan Greenig
Conditions in Alaska Report From Governor's Review
Governor Strong presents a broad survey of Alaska conditions covering 600000 square miles. War impacts slow mining growth, copper demand raises wages elsewhere, and labor shortages curb gold lode and placer mining. Outlook hinges on cheaper fuel and power, with Nenana coal potentially easing energy costs for Tanana placer and lode operations.
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Alaska
Othlets
United States
Esther Cleveland to Captain Bosaquet in London
The engagement of Esther Cleveland daughter of Grover Cleveland to Captain Bosaquet of the Guards is announced in London. She is a volunteer nurse at St Dunstan's home for blind soldiers.
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Ment
Esther
Grover Cleveland
Bosaquet
St. Dunstains
Storms Hamper Fighting on Western Front
London dispatch reports a snowstorm and blizzard hampering operations on the western front. German timing for a major western drive remains unindicated as weather slows activity.
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London
Russian Peace Deal Discussed by Reichstag Leaders
London Dec 20 reports say the main Reichstag committee will meet in connection with Russian peace negotiations. Some German newspapers interpret this as indicating that the people's representatives may press Petrograd for a role in peace terms.
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Connec
Censorship to Waned with Newspapers in Honolulu
Honolulu wires report that under the trading with the enemy act foreign papers will have wartime government articles translated only if they are of solid character. Postmaster D H McAdam says permits may be granted waiving translation duties for Japanese Chinese and Korean newspapers in Honolulu.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
United States
D. H. McAdam
Lloyd George cites shrinking sea losses and rising shipbuilding
London December 20. Lloyd George told the House the maritime losses are narrowing as submarine sinkings decrease and shipbuilding rises, while sinking of submarines increases. He cautioned against overestimating Allied gains, blaming Russian collapse for current disappointments. He noted seventeen British ships lost last week, four fewer than the prior week.
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London
Lloyd @ George
House of Commons
Alien Enemies Restrictions Issued With Combatant Provisions
Proclamation restricts German and Austro-Hungarian subjects not yet citizens from approaching canals wharves docks warehouses and shorelines within specified distances. Prohibited within 3 miles of US shores and Great Lakes and must not travel outside Alaska without attorney general permission. Aliens must register as directed by the attorney general through U.S. marshals.
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Austro-Hungary
United State
United States
High Seas
Great Lakes
Alaska
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