German Fleet Is Surprised in Falkland Clash
A British report from Puerta, Gallegos, Patagonian waters recounts a surprise battle on December 7 near Port Stanley. Admiral von Spee’s squadron, including the Scharnhorst and Nurnberg, engaged Canopus and other British ships, losing several vessels while the remaining German ships escaped. The fight ended with Scharnhorst sinking after a heavy exchange of fire and survivors taken aboard.
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Buenos Aires
Falkland Islands
Lin Beilish
Tue
Puerta
Gallegos
Paterunia
Admiral von Spee
Port Stanley
Balkland Islands
Chilean
Anan Keranndes
Carnarvon
Promise quick delivery by post office department
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson promised the public that Christmas parcels and letters are being handled promptly. He said the vast bulk of mail had already moved into the system and that departmental reforms are easing the usual year end rush and should improve delivery ahead of Christmas.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Burleson
Pittsburg Prepares for State Teachers Convention
Pittsburg Kansas will host the Southeastern Kansas Teachers Association and the State Manual Training Normal February 4 and 3. About three thousand guests from numerous counties are expected for sessions at the Normal School with Russ Hall seating 2500. Committees manage all arrangements for a large convention, with music by Prof. Walter McCray and the Normal campus providing meals and refreshments. President Brandenburg emphasizes generous facilities and hospitality as the association aims for its greatest gathering.
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Pittsburg
Kui
Dee
Theoutheastern
Kansas ‘Teachers’ Association
State Manual Training Normal
Russ Hall
Russ
Walter McCray
Clesen Town
Brandenburg
Tual
Wrights Book Review: A Moral Yet Provocative Portrait
Harold Bell Wright critiques moral living and divine pleasure in his latest work The Faithful Way, praising Sibyle for absolute purity while challenging the author’s handling of human nature. The review argues the book illustrates how art shapes character and the responsibility of writers for their influence, condemning those who misrepresent truth.
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Harold Bell Wright
Cys Mhicago
Wright
Guy Idees
Zola
Taine
Ation
Liebok
Sibyle
Steands
F. Graham Cootes
Swithout
God of
Queen Alexandra Birthday Celebrations Scarce Amid War
Amid wartime strain Queen Alexandra spent her birthday quietly at Marlborough House London. Plans for lavish celebrations were set aside as Emperor Wilhelm II and others were invited but the day centered on family and outdoor walks with her dogs. Queen Maud of Norway postponed her visit. only close court circle and Danish diplomat guests attended.
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London
Ihia
Alexandra
Emperor William
Scmlpress
Alexanthea
Sas
Connaught
Nbareh
Viller Lim
Pres‘cotly
Wilberforce
Queen Maud Jof Norwa
Owin
Queen Seein
Marlborough House
Queen Maud
Rével
Sev Titors
Accomile Ag
Dighton Probya
Er Honsehold
If Society
Kings Meet Again For War Time Cooperation
Norways Haakon and Swedens Gustav met yesterday at Bell Toe to discuss uniting their interests during the war. The historic conference marks the first meeting of rulers from these nations since Norway left Sweden in 1905, aiming to finalize a wartime alliance. Snow covers West Kansas with deep freeze, temperatures fall to four below.
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Sweden
Gustav
Haakon
Norway
Kyng Christian
Denmark
Dogs in War Rescue Work Highlighted by Hospital Corps
A report praises dogs used by the hospital corps for battlefield search and rescue. Trained herein, bloodhounds aid ambulance parties by finding wounded soldiers at night, guiding medics to battlefield debris and returning helmets and gear. The dogs serve on both sides, aiding casualty retrieval amid harsh winter conditions.
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Keuts
Berlin
Der
Urtia
Christmas greetings mingle with wartime tensions in Plymouth report
The item notes visits by notable figures including Mrs Astor to a Royal Navy ship in Plymouth Harbor and a public bazaar addressed by Wesleyan groups. It recounts mixed attitudes toward the war, calls for ending hatred, and a local soldier recounts his belief in God despite wartime strain.
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Yarsoon
Esteamer, Ofligsn
Panta
Aretas
Callao
Chile
Seo
Canopus
Kent
Cornwall
Bristol
Crosgow
Sehari- Horst
Goessenau
Leipsis Nurnberg
Presider
Lawrence
Hiur
Kansas City
Ducal Packing Company
Pwe Aedit
Gene
Bell Bros
Moi
State Association
ING
Alexandria
Ve Pilemiens Atention
Dick Bros. Ae
Howe
Wilk
Obros
Music Co
Hutchinson
Wan
Kansas
SA. At Bros
Che
Matt Schaffner
Mars
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Keiser
Ao Pacers
Gerry
Beret
Theo
Seduiee Hess
Sidon
Mre
Astor
Plymouth
Physiautit
Bleu
C. Waldorf
House of Cummunions
Ge A. Hatuman
Orige
Dick Bros
Lay
L. Phillips & CO
Massachusetts Street
Sea Us
Kennedy -Plumbing “Company
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