Germans massing on western front signals major strike
German reinforcements arrive in France and heavy artillery activity intensifies on the western front as Allies expect a large-scale attack. British and French fronts report preparations and aerial operations aimed at clearing the way for an infantry advance, with renewed emphasis on Verdun Meuse sectors and the Asiago Piave region in Italy showing continued fighting.
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Associated Press
France
Cambrai
Ypres
Germany
Meuse
Verdun
Asiago
Piave River
Piave
Brenta
London
Arras
Baker
Peace terms likely in BrestLitovsk talks
The Times Tokyo correspondent cites a BrestLitovsk briefing stating Germany would control the Russian wheat market for fifteen years and all German goods would enter Russia duty free. No German-held territory would be surrendered. Bolsheviks, disappointed by German negotiators, remain determined to push for an armistice at any cost if allied appeal fails.
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London
Tetrograd
The
Times
Brest- Litovsk
Germany
Russia
Navy builds largest naval program with 8000 vessels under construction
Washington reports Rear Admiral David W. Taylor unveils annual bureau of construction and repair reports. The plan covers over 8000 vessels in various stages, from dreadnoughts to submarine chasers, with some destroyer projects cutting construction time by a year. Billions in contracts, wide facility use, and swift European deployment of ships already in service are noted. Convictions for drunkenness in greater London show year figures for 1914 1915 and last year. Fox Lake incubator politics appear incomplete.
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Washington
David W. Taylor
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Civic Improvement Association Meeting in Lawrence
The Lawrence Civic Improvement Association will meet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at eight o'clock to discuss the health situation of the city and country. All committee members delegates from city organizations and interested residents are expected to attend as the new group beds in to do good work for Lawrence. Also noted is the death of J. Corley, former president of the Citizens' State Bank of Lawrence, now of Augusta, who died last night in Augusta of heart disease.
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Lawrence Civic Improvement Association
Chamber of Commerce
Civic Improvement Association
Lawrence
J. &. Corley
The
National Bank of Augusta
Citizens’ State Bank of
Augusta
Sir
Corley
No Water for North Lawrence in Temporary Supply
Water service to North Lawrence will be provided via a six inch temporary line laid on the bridge. The shipment of pipe is expected in Lawrence this afternoon and could allow the line to be ready by tomorrow night. Restoring normal service may take longer due to old main damage and limited material availability.
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North Lawrence
Lawrence
Kansas City
E. H. Dunmire
Bolsheviki to Stop Counter Revolutions
Copenhagen reports the Bolshevik government will curb counterrevolutionaries after proof General Kaladines and Dutoff arrested workers and soldiers councils and tried to disarm revolutionary guards. Troops will be moved from the Caucasus to suppress the movement while Moscow is said to face a grave situation as Bolsheviks deploy machine guns in streets. A mutiny risk reportedly grows with a private soldier named Muranoff disobeying Bolshevik orders.
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Copenhagen
Kaladines
Dutoff
Petrograd
Caucasus
London
Moscow
Times
Muranoff
Thirteen Negroes Hanged at Port Sam Houston
Port Sam Houston executed thirteen Black men at 7:17 a.m. for complicity in the Houston riot. A nine oclock court martial verdict announcement from southern depot headquarters named those sentenced to life imprisonment. San Antonio dispatch dated December veal i.
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Port Sam Houston
Houston
Southern Depot
San Antonio
Texas
Boy Scouts Help Red Cross Drive In Lawrence
The Methodist Boy Scout team defeated the Congregational team 8 to 4 last night. Before that, the Boy Scout Council held a general meeting. Lawrence scouts are being reorganized under the National Council to assist in the Red Cross membership drive.
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Methodist
Boy Scout Council
Lawrence
National Council
Red Cross
Luxburgs Departure Delayed in Buenos Aires
Count Von Luxberg the dismissed German minister to Argentina entered a sanitarium for treatment of a nervous disorder. The move likely delays his departure from Argentina.
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Buenos Aires
Count von Luxberg
Argentine
Chinese Troops Arrive in Manchuria to Protect Interests
Berlingske Tidende reports Chinese forces have reached Harbin Manchuria to safeguard Chinese interests amid regional tensions. The arrival underscores ongoing disputes over control and security in the border region.
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Manchuria
Harb Manchuria
The
Berlingske Tidende
Senate probes sugar and coal shortage causes for relief
Washington reports a senate committee was ordered to investigate the causes of the sugar and coal shortage to consider legislation to improve the situation. Senator Lodge moved the inquiry. The piece ends with a proverb about loving enemies and wasting time lighting dead ashes.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Today
Lodge
Tri State League endorsed to unite Kansas City area towns
Delegates at a Chamber of Commerce meeting favor establishing an Inter-Community League uniting Kansas Kansas City area cities. The plan aims to remove rivalries and act as a civic ideas clearing house with executive committee oversight and regular meetings. Funeral notices for Charlina Morgan and John Rothwell accompany the item.
Kansas Jayhawker basketball squad drills ahead of Valley opener
The Kansas Jayhawker basketball team conducts nightly practices in Robinson Gym as they prepare for the Missouri Valley Conference opener with Ames in January. The squad, led by forwards Miller and Fearing, includes Uhrlaub, Keeler, Barteldes, and several varsity football players from Mandeville to Nielsen. Freshmen may compete under new Valley rules, with multiple practices testing first year talent against varsity peers.
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Jayhawker
Ames
Robinson Gymnasium
University Gymnasium
Kansas
Drake
Miller
Fearing
Dute Uhrlaub
Keeler
Barteldes
Lonborg
Mandeville
Swede Nielsen
Davis
Chiiaub
Lawrence
Laslett
Stevens Forster
Mathews
Uhriaub
K.U
Boveral
Missouri Valley
Terelats
Kansas Weather Report Reported By Local Office
A Kansas weather note indicates cautious reporting from a local office with minimal readable detail and repeated phrasing. The fragment includes the word weather and a garbled sequence roe 02 il rae q, lacking clear data on conditions or timings.
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Kansas
Rae
Use coal gas in London as substitute for gasoline
London reports advertise selfridge offers one free filling of coal gas to motorists buying gas bags. Gas fuel favored due to gasoline ban and price control. Coal gas systems use a rack on cars, a five foot bag, and a pine connection to carburetor. gas sold at a penny per ten cubic feet.
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London
Selfridge
Amercan
Kansas Coal Shortage Hits Lawrence Amid Substitutes
Routing of Kansas coal to Kansas towns aims to secure supply for Lawrence as dealers ration small lots under priority orders. Prices to be set by county fuel administrator Bailey, with possible minor price drops on Illinois coal. Many residents switch to wood, though wood prices rise with fuel value. overall demand remains strained and shipment timing uncertain.
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Lawrence
Oerder
Et al
Kan- Sag
Cherokee
Crawford
Kansas
Eas Shertan
Eanl
Enal
H S. Bailey
Dougle County
Accordanes
Ulinoisoul
Minois
Kansas City
Capper endorses gift car plan for Lawrence soldiers
Senator W H Thompson and ex congressman Joseph Taggart back a gift car for Camp Doniphan. Lawrence citizens respond generously with checks and in kind donations to load the car to capacity for Christmas remembrances to the Lawrence troops. Local groups including the Advisory Board of the Fraternal Aid Union and the Red Men pledge support, with money or gifts left with T J Sweeney.
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W. H. Thompson
Joseph Taggart
Sendee
Tawrorer
Camp Deniphan
Covernor Capper
T. J. Sweeney
Lawrence
Kansas
Denar
Sweeney
Lawrence Fees
Camp Doniphan
Doniphan
Tilvrence
Arthur Canner
Mr. Sweeney
Joseph Tageart
W. H. Sears
Washington
Soldier Boy
Fred Robertson
United States District Attorney
Lawrones
Fraternal Aid Union
Nereanal
A. Young
F. S. Bishop
Nenver
A.W. Taegan
Vis
Swernay
Lawrence Boys
Suffrage Resolution Reported by Judiciary Committee
In Washington on December 11 the House judiciary committee reported the national woman suffrage constitutional amendment without recommendation and added a seven year ratification window, mirroring the prohibition amendment provision. The measure has not yet been voted on in either chamber but is on the Senate calendar.
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Judiciary Committee
House
Washington
Congress
Senate
Theate
Ie i
Weather Moderating In Kansas After Record Cold Spell
Topeka reports easing cold after five days of zero and below temperatures. Weather bureau forecasts warmer weather tonight and Wednesday with temperatures around 0 to 10 above. The item ends with a proverb about effort and patience.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Senate Military Committee Opens War Department Probe
The Senate Military Affairs Committee decided on a general inquiry into war department operations in arming and equipping American forces. Secretary Baker and other department heads will be summoned to explain features of war activities. The probe will likely cover shortages of clothing for the National Army, health, rifles, field ordnance, and army contracts.
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Senate Military Committee
Washington
War Department
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Baker
Chamberlain
National Army
Petition to Band Elm Trees Prompts City Action
City commissioners moved to band elm trees along streets and parks under city law and have the city attorney draft an ordinance. Prof. S J Hunter to lead protection against canker worms with proper care of trees.
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S. J. Hunter
Asing
Citizens’ Light Heat and ‘Power Company
Lawrence
Board of Commissioners of
Sail City
Citizens Light Heat and Power Company
Board of Commissioners
C. J. Dodds
Sixth and Elm Streets
Commissioner of Public Utilities
U S crops valued at 21 billion in year farm output tops prior totals
Washington reports final unofficial production estimates for all farm crops totaling about 21 billion dollars, marking a year of higher yields across crops including corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, and fruits. The report lists precise bushel and ton figures for major crops and notes early Valencia oranges arriving in London at nine cents each. Further notes include travel and social mentions.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
London
Two Majors Clarke From Lawrence Recognized
The Journal-World notes two Lawrence natives named Major Clarke Samuel G. Clarke and Adna G. Clarke. Samuel, a former Company captain, served on the Mexican border and now commands German prisoners at Fort McPherson Georgia after advanced to major last May. Adna Clarke, a veteran of Spanish American War service, was once captain of Company H and earned a lieutenant’s commission before promotion. his family includes a Lawrence wife Birdie Baxter and three children. Governor Capper once sought to appoint him colonel of a Kansas regiment before war department release stalled the plan.
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Journal-World
Clarke
Fort McPherson
New York City
Rio Grande
Mexico
Rhine
T Journal-World
First Baptist Church
Iea
Lawrence
Birdie Baxster
Capper
Major Clarke
Kansas
War Department
Madrid ships bombarded by German sub and casualties
Telegraph briefs report Premier Alhuée mas announcing that the Spanish steamship Claudio was fired on by a German submarine with eight sailors killed and others wounded. Other items note Italian trenches retaken east of Cape Sile on the Piave front, a Topeka arrest of August J. Johns for barred-zone violations, and calls for prohibition measures in Congress. Coal shortages in Ohio spark fears of public discontent without relief.
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Madrid
Alhuéemas
Claudio
Rome
Cape Sile
Piave
Topeka
August J. Johns
United States
Johns
State House
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Reater London
Fox -Lake
Chiea
Civic Association Meeting
Boy Scouts
Luxburg
TRI- State League
Chamber’ OF Commerce
H. B. Ober
Leapzne Fs
Chamher of Commerce
Chamber of
Ker
Tri-State
League
Charlina Morgan
Missouri Street
Rev. C. FE. Luck
Leavenworth
John Rothwell
John T. Rothwell
Lawrerne
Oak Hill Cemetery
News Colutmns
Bailey
UIA
Senator Chamberlain
U. S
Paul McFarland
Noria
Kappa Sigma House
William Wilson
Ottawa
J. A. Farrell
Old Lawrence
Telemate
Meanie Noose Ara
Ohio Railroad
Federal Board of Mediation Sae
C. Wettemeyer
Columbus
Ohio
Betty
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