Bulgarians Plan Invasion Greece Recounted in Reports
LONDON reports claim Bulgarian forces prepare to invade Greek territory while pressure on Saloniki is expected. French and British commanders bolster defenses as Saloniki grows fortified, with tensions rising in the eastern theater. Russian troops push toward the Mesopotamian frontier, aiming to reach the Tigris and aid Kut. in the Vosges, German lines regain ground as French advances are repelled.
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London
Saloniki
Persia
Teheran
Kum
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Kutelamara
Bagdad
Ford Compelled Return Home From Peace Expedition
Henry Ford, leader of the European peace expedition, sails home to Norway on orders from his doctors. He announces the publication will continue under Women’s International Peace Association direction. Ford also donates 250000 dollars to cover expedition costs and notes progress toward ending the war. A committee led by Judge Ben Lindsay will direct future steps.
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Christiania
Henry Ford
New York
Europe
Norway
Lloyd Bingham
Ford
Peace Apostles
Women’s International Peace Association
Ben Lindsay
Denver
Austria Likely to Cede to Wilson Demands
Vienna reports indicate broad belief that US Austria differences can be amicably settled. Newspapers show conciliatory tone and Austrian desire to maintain American friendship as the foreign office works on responses to the second Ancona note. Delays in reply are not expected and accession to Wilson’s wishes appears likely.
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Vienna
United States
Austria
America
Foreign Office
Ancona
Wilson
British Casualties Hit 128000 by Dec 9
The War Office in London reports total British casualties from army and navy up to December 9 at 128000. Figures cover killed wounded and missing across Mesopotamia Dardanelles and France. Public criticism noted over officer and soldier exposure to danger.
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London
War Office
Mesopotamia
Dardanelles
France
Socialists to Meet at Hague to Discuss Peace
A committee representing Socialist parties of all belligerent countries except Italy is expected to meet in The Hague next Wednesday to discuss peace measures in Europe. The conference aims to influence war termination and speedy results are hoped for, though no definite plans are made and the affair remains provisional.
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Amsterdam
Italy
Hague
Europe
United States probes sinking of Japanese liner Yasuka
Washington reports an official inquiry will be conducted by the State Department through American consular agents into the sinking of the Japanese liner Yasuka by a submarine in the Mediterranean Sea. Further diplomatic notes may follow if initial reports of a warned attack are confirmed. An Egyptian dispatch says the attacking craft may have been German.
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United States
Washington
Yasuka
Mediterranean Sea
State Department
Egypt
English towns cut down all expenses during war
London reports drastic economy in all municipal expenditures as the treasury orders city and village corporations to curb capital outlays. The local government board warns that unusual spending, unless needed for public health or to aid munitions output, will not be sanctioned.
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London
England
Treasury
Local Government Board
Size and power of proposed super-battle cruisers sized
Washington reports tests ongoing at the model basin of the Washington navy yard on hull models of new naval program super-battle cruisers. Each ship would be 800 feet long, over twice the length of Spanish American war battleships and longer than the Lusitania. Six turbine sets would drive six propellers to reach 35 knots, with hulls showing a large midship cross section to hold the machinery.
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Navy General Board
Good Samaritan of Europe: Switzerland mobilizes for war relief
Switzerland, ringed by warring powers, arms itself to defend soil while acting as Europe’s Good Samaritan. The Red Cross in Geneva coordinates prisoner of war relief and refugee aid, as Switzerland ships refreshments to frontiers and returnees via neutral routes. The economic toll of mobilization is vast and hard to quantify.
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Berne
Switzerland
Europe
Red Cross Committee
Geneva
Former Alaskan Pioneer Dies in San Francisco
Frank Clayton, a Klondike rush pioneer who worked in Nome and Fairbanks and once served as secretary of the Fairbanks Board of Trade, died in San Francisco at age 66. The obituary notes his long prominence in early Alaska mining camps.
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San Francisco
Frank Clayton
Alaska
Nome
Fairbanks
Clayton
Fairbanks Board of Trade
Salmon Packers Must Pay Tax Says Court
Juneau December 24 The district court ruled the territorial tax on salmon catch legal and within legislative powers. packers plan to appeal to the circuit court. Holiday closures noted. Christmas program at Presbyterian Sunday School tonight at 8. Santa Claus gifts expected for Cordova children via the Evans boat arriving Sunday. The Daily Times extends season greetings.
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Juneau
Jennings
District Court
Redfield
Congress
Circuit Court
Parcel Post Expands As Postal Business Surges
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson urges Congress to shift pay basis to space, push government ownership of telegraphs and telephones, remove four pound limit on first class mail, and liberalize parcel post weight and insurance. Parcel post dominates postal activity with over a billion parcels yearly, near $2,000,000 in postage in early October.
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Washington
Burleson
Congress
Blum, O'Neill Co
No Daily Times Closes For Christmas Day
The Daily Times will not publish tomorrow in observance of Christmas. The office will be closed all day to allow employees to celebrate with their families.
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Feable
Daily Times
Steamer Admiral Evans Delayed Reaching Cordova Sunday
The Admiral Evans left Juneau at noon today and should reach Cordova between 9 and 12 Sunday morning, delaying Christmas mail for many. The Northwestern, from Seattle, is due in Juneau and to arrive Cordova Monday morning.
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Admiral Evans
Juneau
Alaska Transfer Company
Cordova
Seattle
Northwestern
President Wilson and Bride Prepare Christmas in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Virginia on December 24 President Wilson and his bride plan a quiet Christmas with many gifts arriving for the couple. None have been opened yet as they are reserved for Christmas Day with midnight openings anticipated tonight.
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Hot Springs
Wilson
Revolution Now Started in Chin
Pekin reports a revolutionary movement led by Tsa Aio has broken out with Tsa Alo, former military governor of Yuannan province. The Chinese government has deployed thirty thousand soldiers to quell the uprising.
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Pekin
Cordova Public Schools Close For Holiday Vacation
Cordova public schools closed yesterday for the holiday season and will reopen Monday January 3. Afternoon exercises drew a large audience as teachers and students presented programs with most pupils participating.
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Cordova
Christmas Gift Ads From Osborne Bros and Local Shops
FA. HEGG of Columbia Graphophones and Records promotes selecting Christmas presents at Osborne Bros Jewelry Store. Fuller’s barber shop at the Alaskan hotel is also highlighted, with a note not to overlook it despite nearby Cordova Horse mentions.
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Osborne Bros.’ Jewelery Store
Fuller
Alaskan Hotel
Cordova Horse
Roosevelt on ballot as Progressive for president
Lansing mich december reports filed with the secretary of state place former president Theodore Roosevelt on the midwest primary ballot as a candidate under the national progressive party title. Roosevelt is said to back a rejuvenated republican party and may fund a bid as a progressive.
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Lansing
Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Villa Oldie Joins Army of Carranza in Mexico
El Paso dispatch reports General Carranza overseeing Villa government changes in northern Mexico. Obregon names General J Robles to muster Villa forces, with allowances for those returning home. Negotiations unfold with Casas Grandes commander Jost Rodriguez seeking surrender. Villa’s exact whereabouts unknown. Christmas theatre program and holiday shopping notes follow.
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EL Paso
Genera Regon
Carranza
Villa
Villas
Obregon
J Robles
Zapatt
Jost Rodriguez
Casas Grandes
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Uncle Sam
Robert S. Griffin
Bureau Steam Engineering
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Parcel Post
Christams. NL
SUNN
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Chin
FA. Hegg
Columbia Graphophones and Records
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Empress Theatre
Jennico
Famous Players Company
Hege’s
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Erican Press Assoc
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