Capture of fortress claimed by Russians amid heavy German losses
Petrograd reports the Austrian fortifications around Mshonka and the village captured with 3000 men and 10 guns. Russian advances near Logushae Michalago Rawolnion Tolikhno. German forces reposition to relieve Austrians. Six German corps moved to stem a major Russian push toward Cracow. Germans believed to have lost over 220000 men since operations began.
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Petrograd
Mshonka
Logushae Michalago Rawolnion
Tolikhno
Remy
Rogpczyce
Warsaw
von Makenzen
Ninth Army
Carpathians
von Hindenberg
Cracow
Hungary
Austro Hungary
Galicia
Poland
Lewisex
Thorn
Scarcity of neutral ships hampers U S Germany cotton trade
Secretary McAdoo reports to Chairman Alexander that few neutral ships are available for U S German cotton trade as war risk board insures up to 750000 on cargoes. He notes some ships idle for long periods and policies rising as regular insurers ease. He explains distinctions between ships destined for German ports and neutral ports and the ongoing effort to relieve shortages.
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Washington
Jas
United States
Germany
McAdoo
Alexander
House Merchant Marine Committee
War Risk Insurance Board
Neitral
Ger
Fighting Grows Fierce in Western Theatre
London reports renewed heavy fighting after weather lull in northern France and Belgium. Field Marshal French aide notes ground regained by gradual Allied advance on 29, increased German bombardment of Armintieres and left flank, with aviators bombing Dunkirk and Sheerness as trenches reveal buried casualties.
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International News Service
London
France
Belgium
John French
Armintieres
Dunkirk
Sheerneess
King George in negotiations over American shipping
London reports King George participates in foreign office talks with Foreign Minister Grey and Prime Minister Asquith regarding Wilson note protests against British interference with American shipping. A conciliatory reply is favored and an international arrangement may spare American ships from searches by British warships after further notes exchanged.
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International News Service
London
King George
Foreign Office
Wilson
Grey
Asquith
The Fashion Reopens Under Garnett Management Today
The Fashion, under W. J. Garnett, reopened today after a short closure due to fire damage at the W. W. Garnett stores. Mrs Blomburg led the ladies ready to wear department with attractive opening prices announced.
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W. J. Garnett
W. W. Garnett
Decatur Daily Feeds Staff With Dinner And Show
The Decatur Daily hosted its 22 employees to a formal Christmas dinner at the Palace Cafe prepared by Mine Host James Coutsas. After dining, they attended the Masonic Theatre where Manager Cagle presented Hearts Adrift with Miss Mary Pickford starring.
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Decature Daily
James Coutsas
Palace Cafe
Cagle
United Amusement Company
Cagle and Lipscomb
Masonic Theatre
The
Masonic
Famous Players Film Company
Mary Pickford
Decaturs
Grace
J. A. Blair
Decaturs Daily
Newsies
Daily Force
Taft agrees with Wilson on Philippine question
Ex-President Taft told the Senate Philippine Committee that the Philippines cannot govern themselves for at least a generation. He backed Wilson saying self government is a matter of character developed through long discipline. He urged teaching English to the natives to create an English speaking people.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Phillippine Committee
Wilson
Two Men Arrested on Winston County Complaint
Deputy Sheriff Leonard McCulloch arrested John Humphrey in Falkville on disposing of mortgaged property and Will Humphrey on abusive language and carrying concealed weapons. John posted $200 bond. Will remained jailed in Morgan County awaiting Winston County authorities.
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Leonard McCulloch
Falkville
John
Will Humphrey
Winston County
John Humphrey
Morgan County
Winston
Submarine attack sinks Formidable off Dartmouth
Survivors confirm the British battleship Formidable was torpedoed by German submarines near the Dartmouth fishing banks. The vessel was hit fore and aft and sank in under five minutes after a magazine explosion as the crew scrambled to abandon ship.
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London
English Channel
Dartmouth
Better Outlook for the South Says Harrison
Fairfax Harrison president of the Southern railway says the war’s impact on southern business is temporary. He notes rising cotton demand and prices, predicts a general revival, and says farmers will shift from cotton to other crops and livestock.
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Harrison
Washington
South
United States Department of Agriculture
The
Southern Railway Company
Mexican Clans Fail to Agree Delay Hailed as Ominous
Washington reports from unofficial sources say a convention in Mexico City to choose a new president was delayed signaling unstable conditions. Officials fear bloodshed before a stable government, as Carranza's forces gain on Villa troops.
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International News Service
Washington
Mexico City
Carranza
Villa
Progress Claimed For German Forces In Multiple Fronts
Berlin reports say German troops repelled attacks on the sand dunes near Nieuport and French assaults near Verdon and north of Commercy. A reported capture of 100 privates and 33 officers is claimed with Boisbrules held. Swellburg engagement favorable to Germany. French bombardment killed 50 sheltering civilians. Eastern theater unchanged with Prussia east of the Bzura and Rawka showing progress amid better weather.
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Berlin
Nieuport
Argonne
Verdon
Commercy
Boisbrules
Swellburg
Steinbach
Prussia
Bzura
Rawka
England to Pray for Success Allies
London reports a national day of prayer planned for tomorrow with special services in all churches for the Allies. The observance reflects a belief the war will be long, supported by orders from Lord Kitchener. Six new armies are to be deployed, reinforcing Sir John French's forces.
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International News Service
London
England
Kitchener
Sir John French
Reorganization of Servian Army Begun
Nish January 2 Crown Prince Alexander has begun the reorganization of the Servian army. An official statement says Hungary invasion will likely start this month. Four Austrian monitors that attempted to bombard Belgrade were driven off and Servia is now free from the Austrians.
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International News Service
Nish
Alexander
Hungary
Belgrade
Servia
German trenches destroyed near Parvilliers and La Boisselle
Paris reports the destruction of German trenches near Parvilliers and La Boisselle in this afternoon's official war office statement. Slight German gains are admitted at Lagurie.
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International News Service
Paris
Parvilliers
la Boisselle
War Office
Lagurie
Decatur Schools to Reopen Monday After Holidays
The schools of both Decatur cities will convene Monday to resume studies after Christmas holidays. Teachers who spent the holidays at home are expected to return tonight and tomorrow, with classes ready on schedule. Authorities gave liberal time off this year and students and teachers enjoyed it.
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Decaturs
Ministers discuss world’s latest novel Eyes of the World
The Decature Ministers Union will meet Monday at 10 o clock at the Y M C A to discuss Harold Beil Wrights Eyes of the World. Rev J A Cook will lead the discussion and the novel has drawn wide literary attention.
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Union
Eyes of the World
Decature Ministers Union
Harold Beil Wright
J. A. Cook
Youth Refuses Opiate After Amputation Fatality
Cleveland Mississippi January 2 Floyd Marshall aged 19 suffered severe injuries after a Yazoo Mississippi railroad incident. He lost both arms and legs and endured a nine inch head wound, surviving nine hours. He remained conscious and refused opiates dying apologetic to his landlady for disobeying her and attempting to steal a ride to Memphis.
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Cleveland
Miss
Floyd Marshall
Memphis
Mulford Jewelry Co Files Bankruptcy Petition
Memphis Jan 2 The Mulford Jewelry Company an established retail firm filed a petition in bankruptcy saying it cannot meet its debts.
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International News Service
Memphis
the Mulford Jewelry Company
L. M. Falk Seriously Ill At His Home In Decatur
L M Falk, among Decatur's oldest residents, remains very ill at 325 Line Street with little change in condition. Maury Falk of Birmingham has arrived to be with him, and Harry Falk of New York is also present. Falk was president of the Decatur Land Feat and formerly a resident.
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L. M. Falk
Decaturs
Line Street
Maury Falk
Birmingham
Harry Falk
New York
Mr. Falk
Decatur Land Feat
Woman Sues for Five Thousand Dollars in Damages
Alice Jones filed a suit in Law and Equity court against Pickens Butler seeking damages of 5000 dollars. The petition alleges abusive conduct by the defendant.
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Law and Equity
Alice Jones
Pickens Butler
Prosser Temporarily Serves North Alabama Traction
W A Bibb resigns as manager of the North Alabama Traction Company. Norman Morrison of Birmingham named successor while I R Prosser directs operations from Decatur. Morrison will relocate after settling affairs and no current changes to staff are planned.
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W. A. Bibb
North Alabama Traction Co
Pie Tee Norman Morrison
Birmingham
Morrison
Magic City
I. R. Prosser
Prosser
Bibb
Allis
North Alabama Traction Company
Birmingham, Railway,, Light & Power Company
Decaturs
North Alabbama Traction Company
Ben
Licenses Lag Behind as Tax Claims Grow
Clerk Frank J. Davis notes licenses from state and county firms arrive slowly causing growing tax issues. officials warn of potential delays and added scrutiny to timely processing.
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Frank J. Davis
Girl Swallows Poison Recovers In Birmingham
Birmingham January 2 It became known today that a young woman who last night swallowed mercury in the Mecca ot da Ola Gunter survived. The incident follows her prior rise from poverty and the city records her recovery.
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International News Service
Birmingham
Mercury
Mecca
Ola Gunter
Hari
Cole
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