French Gain Report From Western Front Frontlines Advance
The French announce artillery exchanges and gains from December 5 to 8 across the Lys Arras and Argonne sectors. German lines in the Meuse Vosges and Aisne fronts show mixed results with some German trench blows and French advances noted. Russian engagements near Lodz retreat but front remains contested as Austrians bolster near Cracow. Servian forces advance in Morava valleys and Lild region with prisoners taken. German headquarters claim limited losses for the day while reporting bombardment of a Red Cross area near Rheims and repulsed attacks around Lovain and Argonne forest. No eastern front reports from East Prussia. Australia-Polish cooperation noted in southern Poland.
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Allied advances in France and Russian defeats amid World War I
The French war office reports a broad Allied offensive across France and Alsace aiming to draw German forces, with gains on the Aisne, Meuse, Argonne, and Vosges. Russian authorities announce a severe German defeat in Galicia, while Berlin cites heavy German losses near Nunacy and in Manders. Emperor William reportedly suffers nerves strain as Western fronts shift with renewed German offensives and Russian hopes for invasion into Germany wane.
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Cholera Spreads Rapidly in Galicia and Germany
Rotterdam dispatch reports the Berlin Health Board noting 36,000? cases of cholera in Germany for November. In Galicia the disease spreads quickly with 844 cases in early November and 90 deaths in Vienna. Hungary shows 392 cases in the time week.
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Paris Restores Government Seat as Poincare Returns
Paris reports President Poincare and Premier Viviant arrive from Bordeaux signaling the return of the French government to Paris after almost three months away. Foreign Minister Delcasse and diplomatic corps were to follow later, with the early war days having seen the government in Bordeaux as German forces advanced.
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Germans Pursue Retreating Russians In Poland War Update
The dispatch from Vienna notes German forces press eastward after retreating Russians, with Lodz fallen and fighting heavy near Warsaw. Western fronts show German aims to break to the French coast though setbacks along with Allied gains in Galicia are reported. The report mentions Belgrade efforts and a Turkish cruiser sighting near Sebastopol, with ongoing operations and prisoner counts.
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Investigation into Sullivan removal may be joint
At President Wilson's urging a joint inquiry by the State and War Departments will examine charges against James M. Sullivan, U.S. minister to the Dominican Republic, with steps to be coordinated between the two departments in Washington.
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Herrick Receives Grand Cross of Legion of Honor
The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor is awarded to Myron Herrick for his services to France while ambassador. The medal was presented aboard the Rochambeau as it neared American waters, drawing cheers from French officials and attendees. Herrick seeks no political talk and emphasizes charity reform via a Paris based American clearing house society to reduce waste in aid. Mrs. Herrick questions the veracity of German atrocity reports and expects fuller proof after the war.
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Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens With Bryan Address
The national rivers and harbors congress began its annual convention in Washington with a large attendance and many speakers. Secretary Bryan opened the program and Senator Ransdell of Louisiana delivered the principal address denouncing attacks on river and harbor bills as unfounded, while defending the benefits of waterways expansion.
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Conservation urged at American mining congress
Dr. William B. Phillips of Austin urged a recognized and regulated authority to press for the conservation of mineral resources. He called for systematic development and the formation of a governing body to manage resources at the American Mining Congress session in Phoenix Arizona in December.
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Day in Congress Sees Hearings on Land Bills and Immigration
Senate hearings open before the lands committee on land tenure legislation and a debate starts on the immigration bill. In the House, the Secretary of the Treasury submits the annual report as Rear Admiral Mether and Brigadier General Scott testify on military and naval preparedness for national defense.
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Mission Deacon Kills 12 Year Old Girl In Missouri
Associated Press reports in St Louis that Robert Bailey a mission deacon shot and killed 12 year old girl in her front yard while claiming he sought to reform her. Bailey aged about 50 was wounded and hospitalized. The girl's mother had long feared Bailey who had pursued the child for years and had even rented nearby rooms to be near her. The case follows complaints to prosecutors and Bailey’s assertions of reform efforts.
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Clara Guricklin
Dynamite Shaft Disaster Kills Thirteen in Scranton
Thirteen men died when a dynamite box exploded while being lowered into the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western mine shaft in Scranton. One driver boss, Martin Belinski, survived after narrowly escaping the wreck. Victims were mangled, many dropped into water and mine refuse at the shaft bottom as workers awaited descent. News spread quickly with crowds gathering near the shaft and families seeking updates.
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Nations forge plan to restore hemisphere trade amid war
Informal talks in Washington convened by the Pan American Union commission aim to resolve issues caused by belligerent warships in North and South American waters. Delegates from twenty western hemisphere nations adopted resolutions condemning belligerent actions and urged neutral rights and unhindered commerce.
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Navy chief warns U S defense lag risk in war
Admiral Fletcher urged Congress that the United States faces serious ammunition shortages and insufficient reserve for coast defenses. He warned the fleet is not prepared to resist a major power and urged build up of submarines and reserves while noting ship readiness remains high but drills limited by active duties in the Caribbean. General Scott said national defense is steadily improving.
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Weather summary for Muscatine with chilly temps
Tonight and Thursday expected to be cold with light snow flurries. Temperature around 34 degrees in Muscatine, river level about 3 feet.
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