Bloodiest combat rages as Lodz battle rages on
War dispatches from London and Petrograd describe Lodz as a brutal, protracted clash with heavy German casualties and rising Russian claims of strategic outcomes. Reports note fortified positions near Cracow and Przemysl, German and Austrian reinforcements, and shifting prisoner tallies as the fight shapes the northern Poland front.
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London
Lodz
Poland
Mackensen
Dotalla
Urs
Toroush Kiev
Germany
Russel
War News Capsule From Frontlines And Diplomacy
British officials report intense trench fighting with grenades and bomb throwing devices while allies use funneling tools to approach German positions. German and French actions dominate the headlines with advances north of the Lys and near Altkirch, Liabassee, and Argonne. A Russian breakout attempt captures and retreat details emerge from Petrogend and Lodz as eastern fronts intensify amid high casualties.
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Tony
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Macaule
Opnor
Schwab Sudden departure for England shocks markets
Transcribed press report states Charles Schwab sailed to Liverpool amid wartime duties with Bethlehem Steel. He dodges questions about ties to British contracts and a Bryan interview. Also mentions Lackawanna Steel reps sailing to France to bid on bridge reconstructions and massive steel shipments.
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New York
N. Y
Dew G.charles
Schwab
Liverpool
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
America
Europe
Bryan
London
Quentiond
Montreal
Lackawanna Steel
Salis
Frederick Holbrook
Patzon
Holbrook, Cabot and Rollins Corporation
A. B. Adamd
Lackawanna Steel Company
France
Fiatrefields
Germany
le Maid
Front Advances in West Battle Prompts Cruel Fire Foe Claims
Berlin and Paris dispatches report German forces pushing near the Lys and in the Argonne with heavy artillery, grenades, and siege techniques. Observers note civilians used in trenches and shifting battlefield mood as fighting tightens along Verdun to Alsace fronts while French gains near Langemarck and the Lys are cited.
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London
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Aisne
Berlin
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Krupp
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Baden
Tridge
Paris
Sworth
Rheims
Argonne
Darbresk
Verdnes
Weidendtet
Langemarck
Foesale
Dixmude
Yipres
Phee Oon
Arras
Chimpagne
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Bagel
Altkireh
Damarkireh
Sennheim
Mumber
Mana
Mountibne
Churel ‘Colmar
Lbomnbard
Jawaipat
The Star of Bethlehem Calls Wise Man to the Manger
A reflective Christmas meditation contrasts stark poverty with hopeful memory. It asks the Wise Man to bring gifts to the manger, urging action amid empty stockings and worn mothers, and to heed the Star’s message tonight.
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Argosses
Cloudland
Star of Bethlehem
Von Buelow Heads Rome Embassy Amid Pressure Talk
Prince Bernard Von Buelow, former German chancellor, placed as head of the German embassy in Rome while Ambassador Von Flotow is away for health reasons. Italian circles discuss Berlin’s aim to pressure Italy as Salandra’s parliament speech spurs debate on neutrality and alliance. Observers note Von Buelow’s popularity in Rome and suggest the appointment signals Berlin’s intent to sway Italy away from the Allied side.
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Tesly
Balavidran
Germany
Vuxtela
Prince von Buelow
Rome
Berlin
Mary
Bernard von Buelow
Herr von Flotow
Salandra
Fimly
Qui
Prince von Bustow
Italy
Food for Belgians Not Commandeered
Report from London dated December 3 1919 notes Belgian food relief efforts. US Minister Whitlock stated there was no ground for alarm and food provided by the American relief commission. Rotterdam and London dispatches describe soldiers and relief actions amid wartime shortages.
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London
Lucey
Rotterdam
United States
Whitlock
Houges
Carranza plan to destroy railway between Vera Cruz and Mexico City
Washington reports from Sir Cecil Spring-Rice to the state department say British officials fear General Carranza may destroy the British owned railroad linking Vera Cruz and Mexico City by blowing up tunnels. The dispatch notes Carranza also seized British cargoes at Vera Cruz and interior mills, prompting grave concern over potential railway disruption. Carranza’s movements include a Vera Cruz return and future visits, with generals assigned to Vera Cruz region and northern and western states as the situation develops.
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Washington, D. C
Cecil Spring-Rice
State Department
Hobler
Mexico City
Carranza
Vera Cruz
United States
Hoa
Mexco
City
Vera Crux
Sir Cecil
Villa
Benton
Carranza Netra
Mex
Venustrang
Tehauntepec
Eral Alvacedo
Puebla
Tlaxcala
Pablo Gonzales
Famaulipas
Nuevo Leon
Obre‘kon
Cities Healthier Than The Country Says Dr Cart
Dr Cart, chief of the bureau of chemistry, spoke at a health exhibition yesterday. He said cities are a healthier place to live than the country due to precautionary health measures and reduced death rates.
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Wfarta
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Bureau “of Chemistry
Yasterday
Indictment of Two Chicago Officers Links Graft Case
Indictments named Captain James J. Halpin Lieutenant John Tobin and ex Detective Walter O'Brien in a graft and bribery scheme tied to the Ryan clairvoyant racket. Bertache testified paying protection money, with involvement in a rialto trap and a street battle that left five wounded. Bonds set at 300, 15000, and 16000 dollars.
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Chicago
Dec.s
Barady
Wrothers
Frank
James Ryan
James J. Halple
John Tobin
Walter O'Brien
O'Brien
Force
Bertache
Hoyne
Rialto
Egan
Monaghan
Berteche
Bertachi
Deanite
Allence
Hope Ly McEldowney
Crooke
Ryans
Piarlora
Criminal Court
Superior Court
Mary Rayp
Naperville
Tobin
Helpin
the Ryans
Halpin
Bertsehe
Frank Ryan
Bertuche
Landis
Kirby
John H. Strosnider
Harridon
Unsettled Weather Forecast Mixed Across Regions
The forecast hints at unsettled conditions tonight with little temperature change, and Sunday expected to bring showers. Regional notes mention an unsettled pattern affecting portions of Iowa and nearby areas with potential rain.
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Otllandis
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