Germans Lose Power in Two War Theaters
In the eastern theater only the northern and southern battle line areas show real activity as fighting stalls elsewhere. Paris reports German grip loosening in France and Belgium while Berlin claims French attacks are repulsed. Russian forces contest a German victory claim in the west as Warsaw fate hinges on upcoming combat. Gabriel Hano taux opposes Japan aiding Europe. American view may guide French stance. Berlin says British trench recapture attempts failed but footholds were gained at Richisbourg.
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France
Belgium
Berlin
Warsaw
War claims famed cyclists in Dunkirk actions
In Dunkirk France December Gabriel Poulain winner of the 1905 world professional bicycle sprint championship and O Lapize Olympic champion have been killed in action. Reported captured by Germans are Trousselier road rider Brocco six day racer former world hour record holder Hourier last year’s sprint champion.
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Dunkirk
France
Gabriel Poulain
O Lapize
Trousellier
Brocco
Hourier
Woman Receives Cross of Francis Joseph for Bravery
Vienna December 22 The emperor honors a woman with the Cross of Francis Joseph for aiding the army and displaying conspicuous bravery beside her husband in the trenches.
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Vienna
Celebrations for Queen Alexandra Canceled Amid War
London reports plans for King George to celebrate Queen Alexandra's seventieth birthday were scrapped due to wartime conditions. Queen Alexandra stayed at Marlborough House with limited royal attendance, while her public duties and Red Cross leadership continued.
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London
George
Queen Alexandria
Emperor William
Alexandria
Germany
Connaught
Edinburgh
Wilberforce
Sandringham
Queen Maud
Norway
Marlborough House
Queen
Maud
Dighton Probyn
V. C
Red Cross Society of England
What Happened to Jones Gives Charity Night Farce
A charity performance of What Happened to Jones features Professor Goodly trapped by a prize fight raid and saved by Jones. The play includes quirky roles such as Rich ard the model, Alvina the aging maid, and a goody goody bishop. Local groups sponsor, with proceeds aiding charity.
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Jones
Goodly
George Broadhurst
Richard
Alvina
Sweden
Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Club
Country Club
Will Act On Prohibition Resolution
Washington December 22 The house of representatives begins eight hours of debate on the Hobson prohibition resolution with a vote expected tonight Sixty congressmen prepared to speak A long petition sheet bearing signatures is shown as proponents push for action while opponents warn of enduring controversy Representative Pou from North Carolina denounces the move Hobson cites six million petitioners backing the amendment
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Hobson
Pou
North Carolina
Queen Alexandra's Birth and Marriage Details
The notice outlines Queen Alexandra born December 1, 1844 as eldest daughter of King Christian IX, noting her marriage to the future King Edward VII on March 10, 1863 and her widowhood since May 6, 1910.
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Queen Alexandria
Christian IX of
Denmark
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Death of Newkirk R Phillips Surprises Corona
Newkirk R Phillips of San Bernardino and former Corona resident died yesterday after pneumonia and a cerebro meningitis complication. The Elks club will hold the funeral at 2 pm tomorrow from the Elks clubhouse, Montain View Cemetery will lay him to rest. Survived by widow Jeanette Davidson three children Helen Elizabeth Edward Reading and Frank Davidson mother Emma Phillips and brothers Grant K and John H.
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Newkirk R. Phillips
San Bernardino
Corona
Gate City
Elks Club
Montain View
Kirk Phillips
Jeannette Davidson
Helen Elizabeth
Edward Reading
Frank Davidson
Emma Phillips
Grant K
John H
Sudden Death of Former Resident Geo Ferguson
Geo Ferguson, a former Santa Fe locomotive engineer and longtime resident of the city, died last night at 7 in a Los Angeles hospital from a paralysis stroke. He served as engine watchman at Oceanside and previously ran a Corona grocery. Funeral plans and interment site were not announced.
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Geo. L. Ferguson
Los Angeles Hospital
Geo
Ferguson
Los Angeles
Oceanside
el Cajon
San Diego County
City
Santa Fe
Corona
Carranza Flees Vera Cruz for Tehuantepec
Former Provisional President Carranza has departed Vera Cruz for Tehuantepec amid conflicting reports. Opponents call it flight while followers insist the move was planned as part of a prior decision to visit Tehuantepec.
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Washington
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Tehauntepec
Prisoners Set to Work in Schleswig Holstein Marsh Reclamation
Copenhagen December 22 Germany plans to deploy large numbers of Russian prisoners to Schleswig Holstein for reclamation and cultivation of marsh land.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Millionaire William Alexander Murdered in Los Angeles
William Montrose Alexander a millionaire and retired Dallas attorney was killed at his Los Angeles home in the early hours. The intruder shot his father, wounded Alexander, then fled as the sister struck the slayer with a silver backed hair brush. Police search garages and outbuildings for suspects. The Alexanders had arrived from Europe last week and moved into the new residence.
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Angeles
William Montrose Alexander
Dallas
Washington
Con
Alexander
Alexanders
Los Angeles
Europe
Censored War Mail Delivers Frontline Hope Through Warmth
Paris dispatch notes military rule barring gloomy or personal talk in letters to soldiers. Letters from home were trimmed to avoid despair, then delivery improved as tone changed. Cold weather and clothing shipments slowed transit. cars carried packs to trenches until German interference. Packages included undergarments, jerseys, tobacco, cigars, pipes, and even food. One cargo bottle of perfume survived a route mishap.
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Paris
Onson
Automobile Club
Ski warfare on the Alpine front deepens in snow
Geneva report notes Alpine regiments on both sides battle on skis as heavy snow blankets Alsace Lorraine and the Vosges. The Chasseurs Alpins, based at Champix and Grenoble in peacetime, are adept skiers and can cover long distances without fatigue. Last winter a whole regiment climbed Mont Blanc in full equipment with no fallouts.
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Geneva
Alsace Lorraine
Vosges
Chasseurs Alpins
Champix
Grenoble
Mont Blanc
Community Christmas Tree Moves Into Local Year Two
The chamber of commerce and the Woman's Improvement club push a municipal Christmas tree in Corona. The article traces the movement from its New York origins to more than 100 cities. It quotes a student inspired by German holiday customs to share joy with others.
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Corona
Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Improvement Club
United States
Madison Square Garden
New York City
New York
Germany
Christmas Eve Visit by Santa at the Library
Santa Claus will stop at the Corona library Thursday evening around 8. The library, decorated with greenery and flowers from friends, awaits the visitor after a year of charity and story nights. No story hour Saturday due to the municipal Christmas tree event. regular programs resume next week. The library closes all day Christmas.
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Jolly Old
Santa Claus
Corona
Santa
Rocky Mountains
Davis
Arthur Taber
Library
Hbrary
German governor pledges aid to Belgian Limbourg farming
Major General Keim, newly appointed military governor of Limbourg, declares support for agriculture and cattle raising, guarantees protection of Belgians, protests forced recruitment of returning youths, and warns Belgians not to harm German soldiers.
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Amsterdam
Keim
Limbourg
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Lord Roberts
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