Germans Announce Important Advances In War News
A dated dispatch reports French assaults at Sieupark repulsed and German positions holding. It notes heavy losses on Allied forces, shelling and machine gun fire, with further claims of Allied advances near Chalous and Lorraine counteractions. The piece cites German communications through Haifa and mentions heavy fighting along the Franco-German front.
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Surlin
Sieupark
Riehvhoury-L'Avane
Hir Cami
Li Basse
Pind
Troy
Tata
Sowa
Chalous
Athavi
Lars Niber
le Bone
Ales Vicens
Gamal Sents
Trent
Grder
Haifa
Aria
Ariel
Prohibition Vote Anticipated In House Debate
Washington reports indicate supporters of nationwide prohibition, led by Hobson of Alabama, mobilize for a House vote tomorrow on the Hobson resolution and a national amendment. Eight hours of debate precede the likely defeat as Administration figures expect a two-thirds majority necessary to pass.
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Washington, Dcs
Hobson
Alabama
Honae
Wounded at Vera Cruz Reported From Front Dispatches
Late dispatches report a Mexican Constitutionalists defeat near Apizaco and Puebla. Wounded and dead were ferried to Vera Cruz as detail of an ineffectual attack by General Glass Opinal and former Federal commander Captain Fadons Negross Coahuila emerged. Wheat prices and football sweaters for school athletes also noted.
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Washington
Apizaco
Puebla
Vera Cras
Glass Opinal
Fadons Negross
Coahuila
Former Kansas Senator E Peterson Dies in Texas
Brownsville Texas December 21 E Peterson of Norton Kansas formerly a state senator choked on a piece of steak while suppering and died within five minutes His wife was present He was sixty six years old His daughter Penelope Peterson who had been in France reached New York two days ago
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Norton
Kansas
Merly 'A
Texas
Brownsville
Tex
E.peterson
Rton
Kans
Peterson
Penelope Peterson
New York
France
Weaver Leaves Haskell for Knoxville Printing Venture
Mr M Weaver longtime printing instructor at Haskell will depart Lawrence January for Knoxville Iowa with a brother partnership in the Knoxville Express He brings a reputation as a top printer in the west and has directed the school printing unit toward national recognition He developed Haskell Lawrences advertising and a volume on Indian legends and superstitions anticipated to gain wide distribution.
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M. Weaver
Thiskell
Lawrence Sjvanary
Knoxville
Towa
Knoxville Express
Ing
Lowa
Weaver
Haskell
Wyaallington
America
Minages Evangelistic Company to Hold Revival
The Minages Evangelistic Company led by Evangelist and a male quartet with two ladies will conduct revival meetings at First Christian Church starting January. They will stage weeknight services at the Christian Church and Sunday night events at the Opera House, replacing Septville meetings due to unable to attend.
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Minages Evangelistic Company
Stark
Ehurch
HUY
Mra. Minges
May
Avill
Christian Church
Opera House
Sv0ville Ould
Rifle Bullet Kills Child in Wellsville Kans
In Wellsville area another daughter, Zelma, died after a rifle discharged while Elmer Waed’s family, living southeast of town, misplaced the gun on a bed during a telephone call. Flora, seven, grabbed the rifle and the bullet struck Zelma Waed on the left side.
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Isville
Kan
Wee
Zelma
Wellie
Elmer Waed
Wellsville
Flora
Emperor William to spend Christmas with front-line troops
London dispatch reports Emperor William plans to return to the front for Christmas, despite his physician's advice. A military chief supported the decision, with correspondents noting the trip to the front will involve the emperor traveling with his troops.
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Frontee
London
William
Amsterdam
School Girl Dies in Fall at Liggett Library Window
Bertha Kneeknhoefer, thirteen, daughter of a wealthy Savannah farmer, went to the Liggett school to fetch a book. The building was locked. While attempting to climb a window to reach a trough she fell, breaking her neck and dying.
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Savannah
Bertha Kneeknhoefer
Liggett School
Lutherans Win Default Victory in Sunday School Basketball
In a Saturday eve contest the Lutherans won by default over the Unitarians. Secretary Boltz hoped the teams would buy sui to spur tournament interest and enthusiasm. So far only one team has shown interest in that manner.
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Boltz
Sui
Germans Press West of Warsaw in East Prussia Drive
Dispatches from Berlin and Petrograd indicate German forces under von Windenberg are steadily advancing toward Warsaw while Austro German troops claim to push Russians from western Galicia. British observers note disputed gains and early reports faltering as the eastern front shifts with momentum on the southern frontier of East Prussia.
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Ruksisne
East Prussia
Iuondon
Warsaw
Berlin
Petrograd
von Hintenbu
Lodz
Fonneral von Windenberg
East Prinsia Tle
West Gaicia
Proversy
No French Repulse Claimed In Paris Dispatch
Paris reports no French repulse in the latest official communiqué. Gains, though slight, are noted in Belgium between the Ourthe and the Aisne, in the Champlin country, and in the Argonne. A small advance is suggested near the Meuse amid heavy artillery duels and persistent fighting on the front.
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Paris
Beloruins
Theivsk Sind
Aisne
Champlin Coutry
Argonne
Snow Falls Steady Extending Winter�s Grip on Town
Snow began to fall early in the day and continued into the afternoon with 3.9 inches yesterday. The blanket is evenly spread with little wind, aiding sleighing and improving public mood. Farmers welcome the moisture as wheat and winter crops benefit after a dry fall and early winter.
Lost jewels returned after $2000 reward paid
In New York, jewels worth $50,000 were recovered by a Chicago bridegroom after an advertisement for the reward was read by the finder. The couple, who declined to reveal identities to avoid trouble with relatives, left the theater and entered their motor car when the return occurred.
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New York
County Treasurer Rushed To Stock Doors For Tax Receipts
County Treasurer G. E. Pearcey announced a noon closure of the office after twelve to allow a brief dinner break. Receipts mailed for tax payments will be delayed until after the new year, no need to worry if receipts do not arrive immediately.
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Gays County
G. E. Pearey
British Ship Thunderer Sunk in North Sea Report
Passenger George Rottweiler aboard the St Louis from Liverpool relayed that the British dreadnaught Thunderer was sunk in the North Sea on November 7 after collision or torpedo damage. Eight crewmen survived, seen by the Scedjord and picked up by British officers. Survivors remained under surveillance aboard the Scedjord headed to Liverpool.
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North Sea
New York
Yec
Éaming -In
George Rottweilen
Chicago
St. Louis
Liverpool
Rottweiler
Sipalt ‘Siedibh
Road improvement eyed for sandy stretch along major trails
County officials discussed converting a sandy river route between Lawrence and Eudora into a hard, pavement like surface using compacted eminbo and sand mix. Commissioned staff will determine the cost, with work to start after a committee reports figures to the county commissioners. The road serves Red Line Golden Belt Midlands Trail and White Way, vital for anticipated summer tourist traffic to the Exposition.
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Lawrene
Eudara
Brad Perkins
John Amick
C. E. Perkins
Loyd Dutley
Lawvener
Ailine
Gerlaut
Vonte
Lawrence
Eudora
Unarmed Immigrant Killed by Coal Silo Fall
Joseph Kaminski, who escaped battles and sailed under Russian colors before arriving as a stowaway in this country, died after a coal pile toppled on him while employed at a Pittsburgh coal mine. He was buried under tons of coal three days after his arrival.
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Pittsburgh
Pes Dee
Joseph Kaminski
America
Kamar
Polish Legion Formed in Russian Poland Dec 21
Polish language notice reports Grand Dal Nicholas authorizing a Polish legion in the four regions, with about four thousand Poles to join. Also notes the death of Mrs. Daisy Dixon Ward of Lodi California, formerly Daisy Dixon, and mentions O Murphy’s Kansas City visit over Sunday.
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Warsaw
Russian Poland
Petrograd
London
Grand Dal Nicholas
Frast
Sis Pa
Daisy- Dixon Ward
Lodi
California
Dirs
Kansas City
O.¥. Murphy
Thaw Loses Extradition Fight Before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today unanimously held that Harry K. Thaw must be delivered to New York authorities to face an instrument charging conspiracy to escape from the Mattengin asylum. The court's decision did not resolve whether his alleged escape while insane was a crime, leaving that question to New York to decide.
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Washington, D. C
Harry Kk. Thaw
Supreme Court
New Hampshire
New York
Holmes
Mattengin
Liang
Phww
Hose
Koon Conny
New
Christmas Program At Baptist Church Highlights Charitable Gifts
The Baptist church held a Christmas program last night. Funds raised for charity were directed to Belgians and local needy families. A hallmark was charts showing Sunday School work with Primary Department sleds carrying flour and supplies for the poor. Departments contributed to a Christmas fund totaling money. The church was festively decorated and a large audience attended.
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Baptist
Ebitv
Christmmas
Mr. Glidden
de. Williams
Carol
Alvin Dablcne
Lillis Lester
Heodore Hodley
Mrs. Brown
Is Alph- Uln
No DANGER IN ALLIANCE Petrograd Report
The Russian press believes a Scandinavian triple alliance may be announced soon after a Malone Sweden conference last week with King Haakon King Gustav and King Christian. Newspapers say such an alliance would not threaten a concert of Scandinavian powers and would ease fears over pro German leanings in Sweden.
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Petrograd
London
Malone
Sweden
Haakon
Uslave
Christian
Turkish banks in London given extended license
The Imperial Ottoman Bank and the National Bank of Turkey in London have been granted extended licenses. Placed under government control at the outbreak of war with Turkey, they will be treated as ordinary banks for foreign business but remain under British government supervision.
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London
Imperial Ottoman Bank
National Bank of Turkey
Turkey
Trey
City Commission to Close Year 1914 Bills
City Commissioners meet tomorrow to finalize the year 1914 budget with all bills due. Items include gasoline ordinance and a vote on bonds to cover an estimated overdraft of about 15000 dollars, per City Treasurer.
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Tomorrrow
Lomyrrow
Indiana Offers Game With Big Nine Invite
Indiana telegraphed University of Haskell manager C. C. Childs to schedule a football game at Indianapolis on October 10. Haskell declined due to travel costs and the Hoosiers’ schedule, marking the first potential Indiana matchup with the Native American team.
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Big Nine
Maskell Inar
Norld
C. C. Childs
University of Indiana
Alenager
Fenn
Indianapolis
Indiana
Haskell
Dallas
Childs
Notre Dame
Haskell Las
Chicago
Minnesota
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Americ
Full Pardon Sent By Governor To Sweetheart
A woman named Aupa Miller secured a full pardon for Ros en, a prison inmate in Ellsworth County, after two years of supporting her convict sweetheart. He was released on parole last April and returned to Kanapolis. The pardon was prepared to be given personally this Friday morning. Marriage licenses were issued December 9 to Franklin Rogers and Frances Chadwick, and to William Parish and Marsha Eberhart. Sheriff Cummings is en route to Washington Endline then to Frotchebinson and Wichita for a meeting of the State Sheriff's Association.
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Topeka
Kanee
Trodges
Aupa Miller
Sen
HHS
Ellsworth
Gwen
Kanapolis
Franklin
Rogers
Lawrence
Frances Chadwick
Levin's. S
John P. Baker
Pratt
Kar
aid-Marsha J. Eberhart
Lawrence_ j
W. Parish
Ei A Hartzell
W. Vernon
Cummings
Watehingon Endline
Freshmen Forgery Case Draws Pardon Plea From Officials
The mayor and city commissioners urged Kansas University student Lee Smith cleared of a two year penitentiary sentence after forging a $35 check in Kansas City. Smith, a Lawrence dealer C W Smith alerted Judge Latshaw, who advised pursuing a pardon. Smith, said he forged the check to buy clothes for his last days at school, hoping to return home with dignity. He described a lonely night in jail and a wish to attend classes in overalls if released.
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Lee Smith
Kansas University
Kansas City
C. W. Smith
Lawrence
Latshaw
Wy Smith
Smith
Ima
Francis
Cleland
Holyfield
Andee Latshaw
Kansasity
Ardon Smith
Robinson
all_T
Kansae
Baltimore
Palace Clothing Company
Ian
Salo- Shearing of
Arrest and Death Notices From Endora and Wellsville
Arrest of Guy Jeffries in Endora leads to county jail on liquor charges after a Kansas City visit. Death of Guy Carpenter in Denver prompts burial in Wellsville, Kansas, with services set for ten o’clock tomorrow. W.B. Dalton travels to Kansas City for the Kansas City String Quartet concert. Alfred Buch, cello leader, is noted as a Lawrence native and former cello instructor at the University.
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Guy Jeffries
Gay Jeffries
Endora
Kansas City
Schneckland
Amick
Eharebd Avith
Stat
Guy Carpenter
Denver
Wellsville
Kans
Carpenter
Ottawa
Renee
W.B. Dalton
Kansas City String Quartet
Alfred Buch
Kansas City Symphony Orchestra
Lawrence
Dalton
Tin
No Cause For Appeal In Leo M. Frank Habeas Case
Federal Judge Newman declined to grant a certificate stating there was probable cause for an appeal to the United States Supreme Court in Leo M. Frank habeas corpus proceedings. The ruling was issued in Atlanta Georgia on December 21.
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Atlanta
Newman
United States Supreme Court
Leo M. Frank
Baldwin Defeats Lecompton High in One Sided Contest
Baldwin High School defeated Lecompton Highs 52 to 16 on the Lawrence M C A court Saturday afternoon. The Baldwin boys dominated every phase of the game and coach Allis has molded a lean, strong team likely to contend for state honors after previous strong showings.
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Baldwin High School
Lecompton Highs
Lawrence
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