Kaiser Wilhelm plans to seize Paris before Christmas
The article discusses rumors that Kaiser Wilhelm seeks a major victory before Christmas by moving on Paris, amid German tactical shifts and Allied responses. It notes the Marne defense, strategic missteps by von Kluck, and the likelihood that even if Paris were reached, it would not end the war.
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Paria
Paris
Stam
Liege
Namur
Louvain
Vandaln
Ory
Eine Cof
Kiuck
Geren
Marth
Paris. | Ee) ‘General Vor’ Kluck
Joffre
France
Bordeaux
Seine
the Mare
Ourcq
The
Marne
Satie
Peror
Waukailion
Germany
Stroxey
Versailles
Hignee
Canada Election Results Favor Government With Banner Majority
Ottawa reports noon results show a government majority of 48 seats with three doubt seats and four deferred races. English speaking areas voted solid for conscription to keep Dominion reinforcements on the fighting line while French and German sections opposed Sir Robert Borden and backed Sir Wilfrid Laurier for prime minister.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion
Borden
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Rockefeller Saves Paintings From Summer Home Fire
Cleveland reports that John D. Rockefeller had removed most paintings from his Forest Hill estate a month earlier. The fire that struck early today destroyed the home, inflicting an estimated $100,000 in property loss while investigators probe its origin. The brick foundation remained after the blaze.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Tnerndis
Ambassador from Mexico Confers with U S Officials
An ambassador arrived from Mexico and held talks with Secretary on preliminary participation in wartime cooperation. They discussed food exports mainly corn and tomatoes and coordination with Mexican commissions and war exports board.
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Fashifigtoh
Rigtchar
Mexico
Lidsbrere
War Exports Board
Tom Jexico
Commission Faces Nay Express Concerns on Depreciation Figures
An unclear report shows the commission debating depreciation figures and potential repairs. The text references Washington and barges, but details are fragmentary and difficult to verify.
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Washington
Heer
Corgrantin Commission
Recruiting Old Soldiers for U S Government Service
Washington dispatch reports a new policy allowing veterans who served honorably at any time including the Spanish War to enlist for line service. Recruitment will accept men up to age 40 who are physically fit, with women over forty previously admitted at recruiting offices.
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Washington
United States
Beng Crean
War Sirions Slee For Xmas Bonuses In Chicago
In Chicago, seven of the citys largest packing concerns plan Christmas bonuses including cash stamps and certificates. It is announced that each backing firm in the city is expected to adopt the plan.
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Chicago
Lumberman Froze To Death In Blizzard Near McIntosh
Bowman N sh, a Central Lumber Co agent at McIntosh, froze to death in a blizzard while trying to reach his home a few miles away. His body was found within a quarter mile of the residence after he lost the trail and wandered in the cold prairie aiming to complete the journey on foot.
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Bowman, N
Beiderman
Central Lumber Company
McIntosh
Cnn
Two Sailors Saved From Destroyer Jones
Report says two sailors were saved by the Germanic from the American destroyer Jones after torpedoing in the war zone. The Jacow Jones was sunk on December 6 with 65 men listed as missing. Survivors say one American who spoke German was captured by a submarine.
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Destroyer Jones
America
Street Car Counterfeiter Tangles Chicago Trail
A Chicago counterfeiter allegedly cashed fake quarters on the Street Car Company route. Cav Gerizon was arrested as federal authorities investigate a scheme involving transfers on ten street cars from downtown to Austin. Carlson is linked to the case, with officers placing his residence near Minneapolis.
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Chicago
Cav Gerizon
Carlson Dqvard
Down Town
Austin
Carlson
Tula
Minn Meapolis
Senate Probes Rail Transport Solutions Ordered
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee ordered a study to propose remedies for railroad transportation difficulties. The panel will meet during the coming session and report legislative recommendations. Benatar Cumming is noted in the brief.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commition
First English Woman Mayor Passes Away
Dr Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, noted physician and the first woman elected mayor of a town, dies at her Aldeburgh home in Suffolk. The obituary notes her pioneering role and public service legacy.
Col Howe Calle On Wilson To Make Report
Washington December reports indicate B. M. Houee who recently returned from Europe will present a personal report to President Wilson. The article notes involvement in the Mier Alling war conference and mentions Italian call up amid broader wartime developments.
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Col Howe
Wilson
Washington
M. Houee
Europe
Teuton Envoys in Russia for Meeting
Copenhagen reports a dispatch from Haparanda saying Kerensky reportedly gathered thousands of troops near Petrograd. Bolsheviks allegedly deployed against him, while German and Austro-Hungarian ministers head to Brest for talks with Bolshevik authorities. Trotzky invites Entente envoys to negotiations though no governments have agreed to join.
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Kerensky
Russia
Petrograd
Haparanda
Sweden
Berlingske Tidende
Brest-Titoyek
Kussan
Leon ‘Trotzky
Vaasien Ih
Metrograd
Trotzky
Hialian
Labor Leaders See Quick Settlement in Twin Cities Street Car Dispute
The federal labor commission in Minneapolis altered its plan and will hear more from union leaders before reporting to President Wilson. A meeting with St. Paul safety officials is planned, with hearings held behind closed doors. Labor leaders anticipate a rapid settlement aided by federal mediation and expect a favorable board recommendation for their position.
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Minneapolis
Mpscial Labor Commission
State Unisely Commission
Twin City
St. Paul
Wilson
Twin Cities
Washington
Minn
Federal Mediation Board
German Born Pleads For American Unity
German born T. W. Woelfert, once a German government agent in West Africa, appeals in a published open letter for German Americans to withdraw from loyalties to Germany. He urges loyal-born Americans not to be judged by birth and calls for unity in the United States despite ancestry.
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Willies. Mont
Mamburg
Germany
Woelfert
South Dakota Woman Hangs Self in Duluth Jail Cell
Nellie Tit aged 27 from Thomas Dakota committed suicide in the Duluth city jail women's department after arrest for shoplifting. An employer and matron reported she hid items in a war bag used as a receptacle. She disclosed her name hours later amid hysteria. two other women were arrested for shoplifting with similar concealment.
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South Dakota
Duluth
Min
Nellie Tit
Thomas
Nome
Chicago Banker Sentenced to Three Years and Fine
Harry A. Dubin, linked to the Industrial Savings Bank insolvency, was sentenced to three years in prison and fined 4805. Judge Beaman denied a new trial motion after an investigation showed about 600,000 had funded private enterprises with funds from the bank.
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Leago
Harry A. Dubin
Industrial Savings
Wan
Beaman
Mo Uon
Fragmentary German language clipping appears in Amsterdam paper
OCR reads unknown fragments about German affairs. Names and places are unclear. The snippet mentions Amsterdam publication and references to a minister and events with partial dates. The text is too damaged to identify a coherent news item.
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Mermaeney
Amsterdam
Ibuke
Shipbuilding shifts at emergency fleet corp amid reorganization
Senate resolution ordered a reorganization of the emergency fleet corporation as Admiral Harris resigns. Chas Plex to succeed him with James Heyworth in charge of wooden construction and Charles Day as production manager. Bowles reports rapid Pacific shipbuilding progress and 3,396,308 deadweight tons under construction.
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Washington
Ess
Emerpoy Feet Corporation
Senate
Harding
Obin
Cereral
Kearret Harris
Resi Toreuret Onn
Chas Plex
Checage
Hurley Dines
Ehipa
Ines
Fiset Corporation
Bowles
Harris
James Heyworth
Charrea Day
Board of Trustees
Board of Directors
Admiral Harris
Plez
Fleet Corporation
Mr. Day
Plex
Aereal
Day
Zugland
Whethee
Latiendy le
Yaris
Alesis
Tania
Pacific
Admit Fowles
Harris Seckared
Renee
Sugar Shortage Blamed on Hoover in Senate Hearing
In Washington on December 14 the sugar industry warned of a shortage due to large exports and famine stories. Earl A Bal of American Sugar Refining testified that he told Food Administrator Hoover in May that famine rumors would harm stockpiles and predicted a fall shortage. Hoover faced questions about administration blame as the Senate sugar investigation continued.
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Washington
Earl A. Bal
American Sugar Refining Company
Senate
Babnt
Hoover
Reed
A. Sprecklen
White “House
Wilkdn
Urge Farmers to Hold Hogs as Market Glutted
Washington December 18 The food administration counseled farmers to hold back their hogs due to a glut in the Chicago market. Packers cannot handle the supply and transport congestion worsens the situation. J P Cotton head of the meat division issued the guidance.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Chicago
J_ P_ Cotton
Bill Provides For Appointment By Wilson Of A Freight Director
Washington December 18 a joint resolution introduced by Senator Sterling calls for the president to appoint a general freight transport director to coordinate and utilize transportation facilities during the war. The measure was referred to the Interstate Commerce Committee.
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Bill
Wilson
Washington
General Freight Tratn
Sterling
Interstate Commerce
Former Grand Forks Woman Appointed Hysteriorgist in Fargo Lab
Stias Delia Sohneon formerly of the Grand Forks public health laboratory is named in charge of the Fargo station as hysteriologist in charge. The appointment announced from Fargo N D on December 18.
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Grand Forks
Fargo Laboratory
Fargo, N. D
Stias Delia Sohneon
Public Health Laboratory
Fargo
Cannot Settle Hail Losses Until All Counties Remit
Helena Mont Dec 18 It leads up to county treasurer to when the state board of hail insurance commissioners will settle for leases incurred last summer by farmers insured under the act. About 100 000 should be collected and loss estimates equal about 30 percent of the premiums. The treasury awaits remittance from all counties before final settlement.
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Helena
Mont
State Board of Hail Insurance Commissioners
Treasury
Ore shipments fall from 1916 totals in 1917 report
Detroit reports 1917 ore shipments from La Superior totaling 62 435 908 tons, compared with 47 15 000 tons last year. The La Superior operation remains linked to the Carriere association and Lake Michigan exports despite lower prewar output.
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Detroit
la Superior
Ngures
Ublle
Hersile
Poe
Livingstone
Carriere’ Association
Nave Superior
Lake Michieaa
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