Bigger Army Needed to Win Balkans Says War Secretary
London reports from Buckingham Palace say Lord Kitchener told King George that the allies must assemble an army three times larger than the current Anglo French force to win in the Balkans. Italy and Russia would aid, with renewed campaigns in the Dardanelles and Serb reoccupation, as pressure on Bulgaria Roumania Greece rises.
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London
Lord Kitchener
King George
Buckingham Palace
Balkans
Italy
Russia
Near East
Dardenelles
Servia
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Berlin
Roumania
Greece
Galicia
Teutons
Teutonic Powers Threaten Greece Over Macedonia
Athens dispatch reports Neon Asty saying Teutonic powers inform Greece they will not regard Greek Macedonia as friendly territory if Entente demands are met. The note adds pressure amid ongoing war tensions and Greek position in the region.
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International News Service
Rome
A_ dispatch
Athens
Neon Asty
Greece
Greek Macedonia
New Eighth Avenue Bungalow Stands Out in Decatur
Mr and Mrs J W Cunningham moved into a beautiful new home on Eighth Avenue. The house is among the handsomest in Decatur and was designed by Mrs Cunningham. It features a Mission style finish with black hardware.
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J. W. Cunningham
Matrimonial Affairs of Will Gunn Leads to Tax Assessment
The article reports Will Gunn, described as a negro, being arraigned on boisterous conduct with Mayor Hardage issuing a tax assessment of 11 604 dollars for the city treasury. Officer Davidson cites Gunn and his partner staging a prize-ring settlement of domestic differences.
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Will Gunn
Treasury
Hardage
Davidson
Gunn
Wal
Rae
Sade
Decaturs Daily Announces Santa Letters Publication
Decaturs Daily will publish Santa Claus letters as part of its Christmas custom. Children are invited to write legibly under 100 words addressed to Santa at the paper’s office describing desired gifts. Letters should be genuine and will appear on the December 17 edition.
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Decaturs
Toyland
Italy Signs Pact Promising No Separate Peace
Rome announced in parliament that Italy has signed an entente pact ensuring no separate peace and pledging help to Serbia, drawing widespread enthusiasm.
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Serbia
International News Service
Rome
Italy
Sonono
Gun Cotton on Board Lusitania
Austro Hungarian consulate in Cleveland confirms part of Dr. E W Ritter check fraud case and munition plots probe. It acknowledges some claims about Ritter receiving funds from Consul Ludwig and about gun cotton aboard the Lusitania during its last voyage, while denying others.
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International News Service
Cleveland
E. W. Ritter
Arest
Ritter
Ludwig
Lusitania
Artillery duel dims on the front at Paris
Paris reports a drop in artil lery fire overnight as the long standing duel on the front shows reduced violence.
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International News Service
Paris
British War Losses Totaled 510230 Through Nov 9
British losses in the war up to November 9 totaled 510 280 in killed wounded and missing as stated by Premio Angolth in a written reply to a parliamentary inquiry.
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International News Service
London
Premio Angolth
Methodists Raise Assessments in Decatur District
Local Methodist congregations in the Decatur district vote to raise assessments totaling 650 dollars regarding 1914 finances. Community leaders cite upkeep, charitable programs, and district needs as reasons for the increase.
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Decatur
District Stewards Meet Sets District Assessment and Delegates
The district stewards of the Southeast cut Se district meet at First Methodist Decatur passed an $8 746 total assessment up from last year by 6590 with apportionment tied to the increase. They also fixed the presiding elder salary at one eighth of the assessment and authorized a committee of three led by Dr Hawkins to study sidewalk and sewer improvements for the district parsonage. The group decided to send 100 delegates to the International Laymen's Missionary movement in Birmingham on January 30, urging pastors to attend.
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Copal Church
South
Ira F. Hawking
First Methodist Church
Aater
Hawkins
Decatur Cafe
W. L. Dinsmore
L. P. Troup
International
Goethals Warns Garrison Canal Traffic Blocked by Slides
Gen. Goethals informs Secretary Garrison the Panama Canal remains closed due to ongoing slides. He notes earth movements are unpredictable and that reopening depends on further digging, with safe zones already damaged by the same slides.
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Goethals
Garrison
Panama Canal
Washington
Gen. Goethals
Serbs Show Fighting Spirit Amid Balkan Aid
In Rome M Rishtich the Servian minister to Italy vowed Serbia will win with Allied aid or die fighting. He said Serbia will soon mass 200,000 men to strike against enemies. He denied reports of capitulation and affirmed Italy will send troops to help the Serbs.
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Balkans
Servia
Border Sea Tension Near Douglas as Villa Forces Rally
American authorities report scattered Villa forces along the border near Douglas Arizona. General Funston strengthens border patrols in anticipation of raids while deserters claim Villa plans to attack troops interfering with his operations.
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Funston
Villa
Peace Pilgrims to Travel Only in Neutral Countries
New York reports Keen disappointment as peace pilgrimage leaders learn they may travel only within neutral European countries. Henry Ford returns from Detroit to fund peace expeditions with the liner Oscar II sailing to Christiana to join delegates from seven nations. Ford will cover expenses for thirty five leaders forming a neutral council to act as intermediary until war ends.
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Europe
State Department
Oscar II
Christiana
Mr. Ford
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Holland
Spain
Ford
Mr.Ford
Empress of Japan Delivers Fourth Son
Tokio reports the empress of Japan has given birth this evening to her fourth son. The birth was announced in official channels with congratulations from the imperial court and surrounding dignitaries.
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Empress of
Japan
International News Service
Tokio
Thi Hi i Fo
Cotton Market Prices Corrected by Jones Cotton Co
Middling 11 1 2 cents and series Middling rate indicated by Jones Cotton Co. Cotton market prices shown with corrected figures.
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Jones Cotton Co
Mistrial Declared in U S vs Watson Over Obscene Mailings
Augusta December 2 A mistrial was ordered after a 30 hour deadlock with jurors 10 for acquittal and 2 for conviction over alleged obscene matter in Watson's Magazine. Further trials appear unlikely as an indictment was quashed and government language targeted the Catholic church.
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International News Service
Augusta
U. S
Thomas E. Watson
Watson
Teutons Advance in Montenegro. Prizes and Prisoners Reported
The war office says Teutonic troops have captured Plevije Jabuksa and Boljanic in Montenegro. Southwest of Mitrovitza 4000 prisoners and two cannons were taken. West front reports only artillery and mining actions.
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Herlin
Teutonic
Montenegro
War Office
Plevije
Jabuksa
Boljanic
Mitrovitza
Louisville Youth Confesses to Jitney Driver Killing
Joe Mc Grane an 18 year old from Louisville has confessed to killing Sam Grant a Greenville Alabama chauffeur on November 20. Grant rented his car to Mc Grane and in a fare dispute Mc Grane says he struck the driver three times over the head with an iron bar. The confession was made to Sheriff Harrison of Butler County.
Chicago Conventions Fund Nears Completion
Chicago is close to securing the $200,000 goal to host the Democratic and Republican conventions next summer. The non partisan committees report $170,000 raised and expect to finish within days.
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International News Service
Chicago
France to Purchase Fifty Ships Fleet
The government decided at a ministerial council to introduce a bill in the chamber of deputies authorizing the purchase of a fleet of 50 vessels.
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France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Reichstag to hear Bethmann Hollweg peace plan
Berlin reports Imperial Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg will address the Reichstag on peace prospects. The Overseas News Agency predicts he will argue that wartime opponents misread Germany's resolve and starve for victory, framing terms that reflect Germany's battlefield success.
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Overseas
Germany
Megun
Attorneys Argue Conspiracy Case In Neutrality Trial
New York December 2 William Rand Jr chief counsel for Hamburg American officials defended the defendants in a US neutrality case He acknowledged the acts but claimed no law was broken He blamed faulty manifests on Hackmeister and Poepppinghaus and said ships acted within their rights The government countered that the issue was violation of US customs rules not neutrality The court recessed for lunch as Judge Howe prepared the jury instruction
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New York
William Rand Jr
United States
Rand
Buenz
Koetter
Hackmeister
Poeppinghaus
Miss Mabel Parker Improves After Burn Injury
Miss Mabel Parker, popular young lady of Decatur, who was badly burned Tuesday, is reported much improved this afternoon. Her family is cheered by the better condition.
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Mabel Parker
Decaturs
Greek steamer Zarafis sunk by submarine in Mediterranean
London dispatch reports the Greek steamer Zarafis sunk in the Mediterranean by a submarine. The sinking marks the first Greek vessel reported in the current maritime crisis, with authorities noting the loss during naval patrols in the area.
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International News Service
London
Zarafis
Mediterranean Sea
Maratide
Sas
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