One Arrest On Quiet Christmas Day In Twin Cities
The Decatur and New Decatur police and McCulloch Sheriff reported only one arrest on Christmas Day a drunkenness charge. The offender, a Black man, was fined 8.60 by Mayor Nelson. Stores banks and offices closed for a half holiday as Santa and the Christmas spirit prevailed. Churches held services as merchants saw solid business before midnight.
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Decaturs
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Court House
Carranza Leaves Vera Cruz After Battle Near City
Dispatches from two independent sources report that Central Carranza fled Vera Cruz after a Friday morning clash with Villa forces just west of the city. Carranza troops reportedly suffered defeat with many surrendering under a pledge for safe conduct. One account says he moved south to puerto Mexico, another that he took refuge aboard a harbor vessel.
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Tex
Mexico City
Cenéral Carranza
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Villa
Peorto Mexico
Lola on Film Advances Provocative Moral Questions
A review excerpt cites Lola as a remarkable screen story raising debates about death, her father’s experiments, character changes, and fate. The article notes the adaptation of Owen Davis's Clara Kimball Young vehicle and predicts wide discussion on release.
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Lola
Owen Davis
Clara Kimball
Christmas Day Truce in Western Front Briefly Bridges War
On Christmas Day, for one hour, soldiers from opposing sides in western Europe stopped fighting and prayed. No armistice was declared, and after the brief pause, hostilities resumed as if a higher force had ordained a momentary peace.
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International News Service
Europe
Austrian Front Reports Artillery Fighting and Staunch Defense
Vienna reports General Hoetzendorf stating fighting continued on much of the front with Austrian forces repelling several assaults at Magyar Latrozafy and driving enemy troops toward Lisko. Danujec front remains active with artillery exchanges and Balkans quiet. Petrograd says Russians celebrate Christmas by advancing and capturing 4,300 prisoners and 3 guns, breaching the German line and easing Kaiser's pressure.
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Balkans
International News Service
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German Aviator Reported as Missing After Sheerness Attack
London reports a German aviator attempting to attack the Sheerness naval base yesterday may have perished after a lighthouse keeper saw a plane fall into the North Sea. French officials claim repulsed German county attacks form the afternoon feature.
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International News Service
London
Sheerness
North Sea
Turks Prepare to Make Good Stand
Athens reports that Turkish forces move heavy guns from Ashmeneile to San Stephano and Kadiko to repulse Allied assaults at the Dardanelles and defend Constantinople. The plan aims for a final defense at the Golden Horn against any river entry.
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Dardenelles
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Asrhnerle
San
HUGG WITH PLATED DOME IN E ARDEN ROSE
Denver, Col., Dec. 26 Returning home after 11 years absence Albert Peterson believed dead reunites with wife and her new husband. He departs with his grip promising not to spoil happiness. Fred Ulrick is the new mate. Peterson was injured in a Belgua mine explosion 11 years ago and was thought to be among 80 dead. he regained memory last month and has a silver plate.
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Col
Albert
Peterson
Fred Ulrick
Belgua
German Cruiser Herta Sunk in Baltic Sea
Russian admiralty reports the German cruiser Herta and a German mine layer were sunk in the Baltic. The Herta, built 1897, 5569 tons, 473 men, was likely sunk while protecting the mine layer during operations along the Russian coast and was overtaken by a fast Russian cruiser.
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Baltic Sea
Christmas Libations of DeMolay Commandery
DeMolay Commandery No. 14 Knight Templar held its Christmas libations at 11 am with Sir Knight R H Wolcott presiding in place of the absent Eminent Commander W A Rickles who is recovering at home from a recent accident. A voluntary offering was made to the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home at Montgomery.
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Knight Templar
R. H. Wolcott
DeMolay
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Montgomery
Arthur MacArthur
Knights Templar
Holy House
Templara
Little Boy Blue New Year's Eve Attraction at Masonic Theatre
Manager Cagle announces Little Boy Blue a popular musical comedy as the New Year’s Eve attraction. The Lyceum Memphis production toured major cities and features an acclaimed cast, lavish scenery, and costumes, with road-brief scarcity of large companies this season enhancing its appeal.
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Masonic Theatre
Lyceum Theatre
Memphis
Eight Men Arrested in Manila Plot to Free Philippines
Eight suspects were arrested in Manila on December 26 over a conspiracy aiming to liberate the Philippines. Leaders of the plot claimed a 10 000 member organization and planned uprisings at Pace Novo tas Gagumbayan Caloocan and other towns. American sailors quelled the Caloocan revolt and guards were posted at Fort San Diego and the medical bureau.
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International News Service
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Phillippines
Novotas
Gagumbayan
Calidocan
Calooocan
Manila
The
Pine Constabulary
Fort San Diegd
Medical Bureau
Unclear Philippine Situation Quiet, Agency Notes
Washington reports say Briga dier General McEntire asked Governor General Harrison for true conditions in the Philippines. Despite press dispatches of disturbances, officials state everything remains serene though agitators are active as the insurrection persists.
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Washington
McEntire
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Harrison
Phillippines
Olshine Bros Recover More Stolen Wares
The New Decatur Police recovered four suitcases with three men’s suits two overcoats six ladies cloaks eleven hats shoes and other items from Olshine Bros restoring the missing goods since Monday night. Officers traced cases shipped to Birmingham to W W Winton and Jeroy Cooper and Birmingham Police recovered them. A tip led officers to arrest two Black suspects en route to Oklahoma and detain them in jail with bond set by Justice Newsone.
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Olshine Bros
Birmingham
W. W. Winton
Jeroy Cooper
Oklahoma
Justice Newsone
French Attacks Metz as Germans Drive Toward Amiens
German squadron sails into the North Sea to engage the British fleet while heavy fighting rages along the Moselle and at Arras. French efforts to reach Metz and sever German supply lines face intense counterattacks near Amiens and Albert.
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Albert
Russian Positions On Bzura River Secure Heights
Petrograd reports Russian positions on the Bzura River are secure and dominate the area between the Pilica and Rezura. German reinforcements are being brought up as ice and combat violence persist along the river. General Mishchenko holds the line toward the Vistula and has pressed forward several miles amid heavy fighting.
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Vistula
Beanenchamp
Austrians Decline Peace Seekings With Russia and Servia
Vienna dispatch reports Count Leopold Berchold Austrian Foreign Minister and head of the cabinet denies that Austria seeks peace with Russia or Servia. He states Austria and Germany are in accord and will not accept peace terms unless both nations are included. He sees no reason to seek peace.
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International News. Service
Vienna
Leoplod Berchold
Austria
Russia
Servia
Germany
Police Judge J T Lowery Visits Birmingham District
Police judge J T Lowery arrived in the Birmingham district as a visitor to Decetare eee. He was greeted by local officials and community members amid scheduled engagements.
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J.T. Lowery
Birmingham
Decetare Eee
Christmas Gift to Decatur Daily Postmaster
Claud E. McMillin editor and manager of the Decatur Daily received a Christmas gift described as a box of Portina cigars. The note praises a good cigar and includes a nod to Kipling's poem line.
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Decaturs Daily
Kipling
Good Marriage Records in Morgan County During War Time
Morgan County reports steady marriage activity despite European war, with the Probate Clerk noting a busy licensing week since the 22nd. Couples include Henry C Tucker and Ruthie Viola Henry New, Murray Landers and Ashbrammer, Joe Boteler and Sophia Harriss, Joseph McGar and Mad Lenwood Adams, Thomas Cobb and Bessie Haga, among others.
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Dan Cupid
Morgan County
Yale
Fre Davis
Uther
Henry C. ‘Tucker
Falkvill Mise
Ruthie Viola Henry New
Nora’ Moss
Murray Landers
Ashbrammer
Joe Boteler
Sophia Harriss
Joseph McGar
Mad
Lenwood Adams
Lyles
Thos. Cobb
Bessie Haga
City National Bank Hosts Children Guests at Movie Matinee
The City National Bank treated local children in Decatur to a free matinee at Star and Delite Theatres. Prize drawings awarded ten one dollar prizes after the show with winners including Jack Calvin Smith Ferrell Himes Luciel and Elizabeth Houston at Star and Earl Huller Hendrix Thelma Frchienberg Speake and Katie Freiver at Deltic.
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Log
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Smith
Ferrell Himes
Luciel
Elizabeth Houston
Earl Huller
Hendrix
Thelma Frchienberg
Katie Freiver
LAA Schedule Changes Announced for Birmingham Rail Service
Birmingham today reports a midnight start for No. 8 from Breminshaw at 11 45 p m while No. 7 arriving at 4 o clock shifts to new timing. The modifications affect service to Birmingham Montgomery and Nashville with improved late night accommodations.
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