Nationalists Push Into Rebel Territory in China
Nationalist forces in late December 1917 advanced into rebel-held areas in southern and central China after a string of victories. In Canton the Ironsides division and Kwangsi rebels were reported crushed and General Chang Fak-Wei was said to have died in action, though unverified. The Hankow front also showed collapse of insurgent forces under General Tanz Yun-Shenge, prompting foreign evacuations and continued tension across the region.
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Shanghai
China
Nanking
Canton
Ironsides
Chang Fak-Wei
Chang
Tanz Yun-Shenge
Tang
Hankow
Missionaries Headed to Nanking as Rebels Threaten Shanghai
Shanghai faced rebel danger as two American missionaries departed for Nanking to judge safety for other foreigners. American authorities stated no defense of the U S consulate was planned in disorder, with evacuation of Americans to Yangtze river ships possible. British and Japanese officials prepared to defend their consulates if needed.
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Shanghai
Nanking
United States
Yangtse
Flashes of Life Sparks Fashion League Stand Against Male Domination
In New York the Fashion League, a group of prominent men and women led by president Mrs. L. Gordon Hammersley and vice presidents including Mrs. Muriel Vanderbilt Church, plans monthly notices of approved modes to resist male dominance in styles. Mrs. Willis Gemmill Mitchell cites the long skirt as an ongoing example of women’s endurance, while Henry Ford comments on happiness tied to pursuing new aims. Edward W. Browning, once connected to Daily Princetonian reporting, remains part of the evolving chatter on life and style.
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Associated Press
New York
Fashion League
Willis Gemmill Mitchell
the Teague
L. Gordon Hammersley
Muriel Vanderbilt Church
Princeton
N. 3
Henry Ford
Princetonian
Edward W. Browning
Philanthropic foundations fund awards and toys in aid plan
An announcement outlines an eight million dollar expansion with three foundations funding No. 2 to award gold medals for courage perseverance and good morals. Foundation No. 1 will provide free toys to hospitals and institutions, while a separate note mentions Miss Josefa Hoffmann and a Kingston wedding. In New York a Christmas request signals a Mayor Walker salary rise from twenty five thousand to forty thousand dollars pending board approval.
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Aiken
S. C
Josefa Hoffman
Howard
Kingston
Ont
New York
Knickerbocker
Walker
Board of Estimate
Board of Aldermen
New York House Behind A Famous Poem Threatened
The Elmhurst house linked to Clement Clarke Moore who penned "Twas the Night Before Christmas" faces demolition for subway development. Borough President Harvey suggests relocating and preserving the home in a city park. A separate note mentions a steamship sailing from New York to Hamburg with 26,532 sacks of mail.
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New York
Elmhurst
S. 1
Clement Moore
Harvey
Washington
Santa Claus
George Washington
Hamburg
New York author to join Hollywood talkies
Lounis Bromfield becomes latest novelist to head for Hollywood to write for the talkies. Peiping notes Mrs Herbert Hoover remains connected to China, recalling a 30 year old language lesson from her youth as bride of a mining engineer.
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New York
Lounis Bromfield
Inre
Hollywood
Talkies
Peiping
Herbert Hoover
Chuan Yuen-Tung
Counterfeits in Circulation Warned by Secret Service
A photo caption notes that counterfeit bills are circulating. The Secret Service issues warnings about inauthentic $100 notes. Classified ads are suggested to reach readers with results.
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New York
Secret Service
Senate Confirms Hoover Appointees to Latin Posts
The Senate voted without debate to confirm the president's diplomatic appointments to Central and South America, marking a formal approval of the new ambassadors. The action arrives in Washington on December 17, as reported by AP.
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Senate
Washington
Hoover
Central
South America
Midweek Specials on Turkeys and Fresh Meats
Advertises midweek specials including turkeys geese ducks capons and mixed fresh meats. Lists prices for lard peanut butter sausage mince meat hamburger and various cuts with messaging about delivery to all parts of the city and parcel post options. Includes smoked sausages bacon ham and cheeses with regional product mentions and festive items for Christmas.
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Swift
Never Bros
New York
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