Russia War Minister Reports Front Advances and Setbacks
War Minister Sukhomlinoff states Russia is advancing in East Prussia and repulsing German forces along the Pilicia and Bzura fronts while Warsaw remains secure. He accuses Berlin of overstatement and pledges continued destruction of German militarism with allied forces.
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International News Service
Petrograd
Sukhomlinoff
International New Service
East Prussia
Bzura
Pilicia
Lodz
Warsaw
Galicia
Poland
Russia
M. Suksemlinci
Berlin
Morgan County Sees Largest Tax Payment Ever
County Tax Collector Robertson noted the L N Railroad paid Morgan County a record 23663.31 in taxes, up about 1000 from last year due to double tracking. The railroad contributes about 500000 annually to the state, with Morgan receiving a large share because of local shops. Jefferson receives the largest share.
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Robertson
Morgan County
L. & N. Railroad
Mr. Robertson
Morgan
Jefferson
Salvation Army Baskets to be Distributed Tomorrow
The Salvation Army plans to distribute 200 baskets to destitute families tomorrow. Captain Davis announced the planned delivery of seasonal delicacies and the annual Christmas tree event at Oak Street hall with Santa Claus expected to give out many presents.
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Salvation Army
Captain Davis
Oak Street
Santa Claus
Famous Player's Picture at Masonic Christmas Day
Aftermath a powerful domestic drama with Virginia Pearson and Owen Moore in the title roles will be the offering at the Masonic Theatre Christmas day. This is one of Daniel Frohmen's productions, an assurance of its worth.
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Virginia’ Pearson
Owen Moore
Masonic Theatre
Daniel Frohmen
Wireless dismantled on Protesilaus for cipher radios
The British steamer Protesilaus had its wireless gear dismantled by U S authorities at the Halboa canal zone after inspectors found it was transmitting cipher radio signals.
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Colon
U. S
Halboa
Canal Zone
Turkish Army Advances Toward Suez Canal
Constantinople reports the Turkish army sent to Egypt began a forward march toward the Suez Canal. The dispatch also says Turkish troops routed a force of Russians at Elagus Miriri.
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International News Service
Constantinople
Egypt
Suez Canal
Elagus-Miriri
French Aviator Bombs German Aviation Station
A French aviator dropped three bombs on the main German aviation station near Strassburg on Monday causing heavy damage.
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Aero Sheds
Geneva
Strassburg
Germany Rushes Youth Troops to Belgium Front
Dispatch from Rotterdam notes fresh Krupp guns and new German soldiers entering Belgium. The forces reportedly include 17 and 18 year olds, indicating Germany is drawing from younger recruits to refill exhausted ranks.
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International
Rotterdam
Krupp
Belgium
Germany
French Gain Miles Along Battle Front
Paris dispatch reports Allied forces advancing on multiple fronts. Gains include four miles on the Dixmude Nieuport line and up to eight miles near Ypres. In the Argonne-Meuse sector French advances total about 3 1 2 miles with trench gains and strategic roadway occupation.
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Paris
France
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Dixmude-Nieuport
Ypres
Args-Labanthe
Argonne
Meuse
Wovre
Rheims
Nesle
Aisne
Great Battle Rages Along Pilica River Front
Petrograd reports a major engagement along the Pilica river as German forces press to seize the railway from Ivangorod toward southwestern Poland. German defeat at the Beura river is described as larger than official notices, with Russian artillery mowing down German troops retreating across the river.
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International
Petrograd
Pilica River
Lode
Qpocand
Ivangorod
Poland
Beura River
Warsaw
Allies Grant Christmas Furloughs for British Troops
Paris dispatch reports three and four day furloughs for British officers and men. Sentimental reasons lead observers to believe little fighting will occur on Christmas Day.
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International News
Paris
Two Suspects Arrested After Olshine Department Store Burglary
Decatur police arrested Howard Johnson and John Harris near Oklahoma and charged them with the Olshine store theft. Clothes and eight suitcases were recovered, with Birmingham and Birmingham authorities alerted about claimed goods. Police believe an organized gang planned the robbery, with further arrests expected in Hartselle.
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Howard Johnson
John Harris
New Decature
Oklahoma
Olshine
Hartselle
W. A. Petty
Decatur
W. D. Cobb
New Decatur
Hartseller
W. V. Davidson
Birmingham
Bond issue of 76000 planned by North Alabama Traction Co
At a stockholders meeting in the company offices W A Bibb presided. The resolution authorizes issuing 76000 income bonds to retire past due coupons and reduces capital stock by 75000.
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Traction. CO
North Alabama Traction Company
W. A. Bibb
Daily proof readers contest prize winners named
Chrissinger first prize and Miss Raney second prize announced for the Daily proof readers contest closed today. The winning sentence was Boost Forever with several correct responses, and the first correct answer received the cash. The envelope was opened at Morgan County National Bank with witnesses.
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Chrissinger
Miss Raney
Morgan County National Bank
Boethals Talks of Trouble in the Canal Zone
Governor G W Goethals of the Panama Canal Zone arrived in New York with his wife from Panama. He commented on the torpedo boat destroyer request, noting the issue was more a neglect to submit to quarantine than a neutrality violation. He joked about canal employees and liquor, saying he solved troubles by firing every man caught drinking.
Prohibitionists Unite on Speaker Pro Tempore Candidacy
Senator J. P. Vinson of Green County says prohibition members in the upper house are in absolute accord on measures for the next legislature and will present one candidate for speaker pro tem of the senate after a conference in Birmingham dated December 23.
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International News Service
Birmingham
J. P. Vinson
Green County
Prohibition
Senate
French Claim Progress in Eastern Theatre
Paris reports Allied forces continue offensive gains in Belgium and France. Substantial captures include works and redoubts between Nieuport and Westende and at Steenstraate and Rixuste. village of Givenchy Les Clabasse retaken east of Bethune. advances near Perthes Le Hurlus and in forest of Druke. artillery duels, trench gains, mine work, and counter attacks described with uneven progress around Bourguilles and Meuse heights.
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International
Paris
Belgium
France
Nieuport
Westende
Steenstraate
Rixute
Bethune
Givenchy-Les-Clabasse
Teausejour
Druke
Bourcuilles
The
Meuse
Alsace
Polish Regiments Move Through Aixlachappelle to Northern France
Amsterdam reports from Aixlachappelle confirm that regiments from Poland are passing through the village en route to northern France. The dispatch highlights mobilization movements and transport through Belgian and French routes as forces shift toward active front areas.
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International News Service
Amsterdam
Aixlachappelle
Poland
France
Italy May Join With Allies War Insurance Rates Jump
Italy appears poised to enter the Allied war effort and Lloyds quotes 32 1/2 to 42 1/2 percent rates for war insurance within a month. Diplomatic reports from London say Italy Greece and Roumania may pledge their support to France Britain and Russia. Alfred Henry Lewis, noted journalist and author, dies in Washington.
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Italy
Lloyd’s Today
London
Greece
Roumania
France
England
Hobson Prohibition Amendment Tears Vote in House
Washington reports the Hobson National prohibition amendment failed by a narrow margin in the House last night. Supporters vow to renew efforts in the next congress, noting strong backing and more votes for the bill than against it, with two thirds needed for adoption.
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International News Service
Washington
House
Congress
Committee Says Ready to Make Loans on Cotton
Local committee appointed to administer a $135,000 cotton loan fund announced the loan machinery is ready. Eligible cotton owners with 100 bale lots may obtain loans by contacting any committee member. Loans set at about 30 dollars per bale. committee members Jackson, Hoff, and Hardage will serve.
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Morgan County
Jackson
George A. Hoff
A. A. Hardage
Decatur Sees Winter Grip Return With Snow
Decatur residents endure icy conditions as temperatures fall from 37 to 27 at night. A two inch snow remains from yesterday with more expected, signaling a Christmas style winter in the area.
Cantrill Opposes Prohibition Amendment In Federal Debate
Rep Cantril of Kentucky argues against the Hobson amendment and prohibition as a federal overreach, calling it an intemperate measure. He frames liquor control as a local social issue and cites accord with Wilson on the matter, warning the proposal would fail to curb production for use and harm state rights and economy.
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Hobson
Mann
Morrison
Harrison
Mississippi
Henry
Clark
Campbell
Rep
Kansas
Germany
Bartholdt
Missouri
Cantrill
Kentucky
Lordly
Wilson
Cantril
Warship Reported Sunk Off Syria Coast
Dispatches from Mycolene report a warship of unknown nationality sunk off the Syrian coast with all hands. nearby Russian cruiser Askold was noted in the area. The Tennessee left Al % Th Egypty for Jaffa, Syria, recently.
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Mycolene
Syria
Askold
Tennessee
Jaffa
Yeotert
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Lisbon
Portugese Chamber of Dentijies
Chamber of Deputies
Treasury
Masonic
Wireless
Holland
Scheldt
J. I. Chrissinger
Emma Raney
Boethals
Colliers
Alagamia
OAS
Prench
Alfred Henry Lewis
New York
Friends of Measure Say
Eee Dane
Athens
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