Verdun battle rages as French regain Chambrelttes Farm
French forces repelled a fierce German counterattack at Chambrettes Farm on the Meuse northeast of Verdun. After 24 hours of fighting the position swung back to French control with two machine guns captured and heavier German losses reported. The Paris war office tallies 11,387 prisoners, 115 guns, and 107 machine guns taken since December 15.
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Chambretles Farm
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Archduke Karl Stephan Named Polish Regent
Archduke Karl Stephan, cousin of the late emperor, has been selected to serve as regent of Poland. The appointment signals a formal transition of power amid ongoing regional instability and European diplomatic maneuvering.
Archduke Karl Stefan Named Regent Hopeful of Poland
Archduke Karl Stefan of Austria, commander of the Austrian navy and cousin of the late Emperor Francis Joseph, is reported to be chosen as regent of Poland with a view to election as king later. He is fifty five years old.
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Austria
Warsaw
Poland
Francis Joseph
Russian Forces to Cross Danube at Galatz
The report states Russian troops will cross the Danube at Galatz and join the defenders of southern Moldavia to reinforce the garrison and bolster resistance in the region.
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Galatz
Moldavia
Wilsons mark first anniversary with White House dinner
President and Mrs. Wilson celebrated the first anniversary of their marriage with a family dinner at the White House on December 18. The event marked a private celebration reported from Washington.
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Wilson
Ginner
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Slayers of Beckers Secure $14000 in Farm Theft Case
A $14000 sum Becker collected from tenants on his farm disappeared after the couple was shot five miles northeast of Mason City. Bloodhounds traced a trail to Taith er and Mason City leading to Mangold relatives. Jack Thomas, 13, in custody with brother Charles to be questioned. A Remington rifle matching the bullets was found at the Thomes farmhouse.
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Jack Thomas
Charles Thomas
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American burned at stake sparks El Paso outrage in Mexico report
A letter from Torreon claims an American, O. M. Northrop aged resident of Mexico for years, was burned at the stake near Jimines while traveling from Torreon to Lerdo. The incident follows previous outrages and arouses renewed anger in El Paso.
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Army leaders urge universal training to build 1.5 million effectives
Senate military committee hears Advocatus and opponents as Major General Scott presents army staff case for universal training replacing the volunteer system. He calls for 1.5 million trained men now and 1.5 million more in 90 days, citing British and Canadian forces and Japan alliance. General Wood condemns Mexican border mobilization inefficiency and urges intensified training for defense.
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Wheat acreage big but condition poor
Washington reports winter wheat sown this fall reached about 40.09 million acres, up from 1915 and near record levels. Condition on December 1 stood at 85.7 percent of normal, with estimates noting improved standings versus 1915 but below the ten year average.
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Wilsons Rail Plan Set for Passage Despite Union Talks
President Wilson intends to push new railroad legislation before the session ends. Officials say rail executives and railway unions will not block or alter the plan. The Adamson Act actions remain unresolved and court challenges may continue as Congress backs a rider to curb interstate worker strikes during federal investigations.
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Policemen Shot in Kansas City Stabbing Incident
Patrolmen Jerome M Felis and John Houlehan were shot and seriously wounded when they stopped a suspect to ask his purpose. A man giving the name Charles Matthews is in custody after the shooting on December 19 in Kansas City.
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Jerome M Felis
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Mother Kills Twin as Fire Rescue Follows
In Wear Union Iowa on December 19 Mrs Hlurh Conner killed one of her three month old twins by beating with a stove poker and wounded herself severely. The other infant was saved from the kitchen range and expected to live. Conner, visiting her parents, likely fled suddenly.
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Hlurh Conner
Ship in Distress Appeals for Aid
Wireless calls for help from the American steamship Portland, en route from Havre to New York since November 20, have been received by Bermuda naval radio. The message arrived December 19 requesting assistance.
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Portland
Naval Radio Station
Bermuda
Havre
Lloyd George declares no peace talks without terms
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Allies demand full restoration and reparations before any peace negotiations. He backed Russia and France in accepting their answers and warned that without reparation, peace is impossible. He said Britain will require knowledge of Germanys proposals before talks.
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Europe
Kaiser Ready to Talk Terms in German Peace Note
German peace proposals are presented to Britain and entente diplomats as Germany seeks terms to end the war. Britain and France discuss whether to reject or accept while central powers push for a conference and reference to Belgian deportations.
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