Victory at Cracow Lifts Humble to Greater Heights
Berlin reports the Austro German victory at Cracow as Russians retreat across the Nida river thirty miles away. Grand Duke Nicholas suffers another defeat while Austro German forces pursue toward Galicia lines of communication. British air raids damage Brussels military establishments and Zeppelin hangars.
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Berlin
Cracow
von Hindenberg
Gispatches
Nida
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Galicia
War Office
Brussels
Snowblanket Grips North as Decatur Plans Quiet Christmas
Snow covers the northern United States with a white Christmas likely in the area. Decatur Mayor Nelson bans fireworks and liquor deliveries are restricted by Southern Express amid enforcement risks. Union services are canceled. churches plan trees and local theatres offer holiday bills.
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Nelson
Decatur
Cobb
New Decatur
Southern Express Company
First Presbyterian Church
W. N. Sholl
Austrian submarine torpedoes French warship in Gulf of Otranto
Austrian submarine torpedoed a French warship in the Gulf of Otranto today but the vessel did not sink. The engagement occurred near Vienna as reports detail the attack and the ship's survival.
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Vienna
Gulf of Otranto
Russian Insists Hold Their Own at Cracow Front
Reports from Warsaw and Galicia state Austro German efforts have not pierced Russian lines. Cracow operations continue with Russian reinforcement and artillery support expected to push back the attacking forces.
Russians report capture of thousands of German prisoners
Petrograd reports several thousand German troops captured in the fighting on Tuesday and Wednesday. among them were 60 officers.
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Petrograd
Increased Rate on Coal Denied by Commission
The state railroad commission refused the 25 cents per ton coal rate increase for Decatur Alabama. Mayor A. A. Hard age received a brief notice stating the petition was dismissed without prejudice. Most similar requests by L and N were also rejected.
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State Railroad Commission
Decatur
Ala
A. A. Hardage
Local L N Employees Send War Aid to Europe
New Decatur residents contributed 52.75 to aid German and Austro Hungarian war sufferers. Money sent through the German consul at Mobile for delivery during the Xmas holidays. William Brown of L N shops organized the collection, with many English and German names on the list.
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New Decatur
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Europe
Mobile
William Brown
Garnett Stores Damaged By Overnight Fire
A fire last night gutted the W. W. Garnett store at 320 Bank Street, causing about 50000 in losses estimated by Garnett this morning. The blaze started around 1130 prompted by Mrs. Rufus Pearson at Owl Drug Store and was checked by firemen saving the building though extensive damage occurred from flames water and smoke. The Fashion next door suffered damage to contents and stock due to water and smoke.
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W. W. Garnett
Bank Street
Garnett
Rufus Pearson
Owl Drug Store
W. J. Garnett
London Stock Exchange Set to Reopen January 4
London announces the stock exchange will reopen January 4 after wartime closure. Trading will be restricted with strict treasury rules including cash dealings only, price lists maintained, and bans on new issues without approval. Only British born or naturalized members or clerks may be admitted.
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London
London Stock Exchange
Treasury
New York
Exchange
Germans Drop Bomb on Dover in Foggy Raid
London reports a German aeroplane conducted a daylight raid over Dover. The attack caused a garden explosion with no damage reported. A British fighter failed to sight the foe amid heavy fog and clouds as the hostile aircraft vanished toward the North Sea.
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International News Service
London
Dover
North Sea
Ostend
Strait of Dover
Arizona Storm Ravages State Leaving Death Toll Rising
Arizona faces record snow and floods as livestock losses mount and mills towns are cut off. Five dead confirmed with hundreds marooned on rooftops while militia rescues begin. Rail traffic stalled, rainfall persistent, Salt Gila and Santa Cruz rivers at record highs.
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C International News Service
Tuscan
Ariz
Arizona
Salt
Gila
Santa Cruz
Laymen and Preachers Conference Set for Jan 4 6
Announcement today sets the Decatur district laymen and preachers meeting at the First Methodist church of Decatur from January 4 to 6. Distinguished church leaders are expected to attend to discuss subjects of vital interest to the church.
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Decatur District
First Methodist Church of
Decatur
Arrest Two on Charge Robbing Oneffield Store
Clarence Kelly and Fred Glover were carried to Sheffield to answer the charge of burglarizing the A. Olin store. They were arrested at Hart Selle yesterday by Chief Rogers and brought here by Chiefs Petty of Decatur and Cobb of New Decatur. Four suitcases filled with wearing apparel were found in their possession and, per Chief Cobb, the men confessed to the robbery.
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Clarence Kelly
Fred Glover
Sheffield
A. Olin
Hartselle
Rogers
Chief Petty
Decatur
Chief Cobb
New Decatur
Cobb
Ghent Treaty Centennial Celebrations Muffed by War
New York December 24 the United States and Great Britain mark the hundredth anniversary of the Ghent treaty but planned festivities face disruption as Ghent is occupied by German forces during ongoing war. The original events included a banquet for 150 guests from the United States England and Canada.
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New York
United States
Great Britain
Ghent
England
Frank Habeas Appeal Before Supreme Court
Justice Lamar heard attorney Lewis Marshall argue Leo M. Frank's habeas corpus appeal from a Atlanta federal judge's denial. The decision fate hangs on the Supreme Court's response with a prompt ruling anticipated after argument at Justice Lamar's home.
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International News Service
Washington
Lamar
United States Supreme Court Today
Lewis Marshall
Newman
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
French and English to Try Double Drive
Paris reports that Field Marshal Joffre and General Foch are assembling troops and heavy artillery for two assaults on the German front. New arms shipments reach West Flanders and the Meuse region as the Allied offensive, now underway, aims to clear Belgium and push back forces toward the Rhine within weeks.
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Internatince
Paris
Str
Sorire
Aisne
Argonne Forest
Meuse
King and Queen Send 700 000 Xmas Cards
London reports the King and Queen sent 700 000 Christmas cards, one for every British soldier and sailor at the front. The inscription reads May God protect you and bring you home safe and wounded recipients will get a separate card with May you soon be restored to health.
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London
King and Queen
Battle of the Yser Resumes Violently, Dispatch States
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports that the battle of the Yser has violently resumed, detailing renewed fighting and clashes along the front in December. The brief notes ongoing hostilities and confirms renewed artillery exchanges.
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Amsterdam
Luis
the Yser
Emperor to Spend Christmas at Battle Front
Dispatches from Sluis report Emperor William will spend Christmas with his troops in West Flanders. The German front is ready for a Christmas lull with troops in trenches placing Christmas trees along the firing line.
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International News Service
Rotterdam
William
West Flanders
Sluis
King Albert To Spend Christmas In Belgian Trenches
King Albert of Belgium will remain with his troops over Christmas in the Belgian area still free from German domination, the International News Service reports from Calais on December 24.
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Albert
Calaise
Belgium
Post Offices Set Holiday Hours for Decatur
Decatur and New Decatur post offices announce holiday hours with limited operations. General delivery windows open 8 to 10 am tomorrow. no city carrier deliveries. Rural carriers will deliver as usual. Both postmasters report higher year to date business than last year.
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W. E. Crawford
Decatur
Claude McMillin
New Decatur
McMillin
Schwab reports European contracts for U S war supplies
New York December 24 European nations have placed contracts in the United States for more than 300 million dollars worth of war supplies since the war began, says M Schwab president Bethlehem Ship. He adds the United States is at the threshold of a great prosperity as contracts for submarines and munition wind down and factory output must ramp up.
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New York
Thes. M. Schwab
Iethleheai Shel Corporation
England
Lusitania
Schwab
United States
Bryan
Mr. Schwab
Europe
Praise from Abroad for Daily Christmas Edition
W E Henley vice president and treasurer of Little Cahaba Coal Co sends praise to B L Malone and The Decaturs Daily for the Christmas edition. He commends the enterprising issue and notes publishers and patrons deserve congratulations. He mentions Malone Coal & Grain Co and New Decatur Alabama.
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W. E. Henley
Piper Ala
Decaturs Daily
B. L. Malone
Little Cahaba Coal Company
Malone Coal & Grain Co
New Decatur
Ala
Malone
W. BE. Henley
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