Bolsheviki Victory Report From Petrograd Rages
Petrograd dispatches describe Bolshevik gains in southern Russia with Don Cossack forces under Kale ndines claimed defeated. Reports note confusion over Kale ndines staff locations and suspensions of military operations as Bolsheviks push to dominate the constituent assembly amid war weariness and hints of monarchy restoration.
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Trosy Leusnd
Petrograd
Bec
Trostov
Nakhitcheyan
Don Cossack
Bolshevitel
Kalendines
Don Cossacks
Bes Bean
Kildin
Botolsky Andheir
Lave Lavit
Peapanhes
London
Presa Depphtahes
Etfnion
Russia
Menia
Kaledings
Kerniloit
Rissii
Lee Post
Thnery Enssione Sro
Dondlane
Bither
Von
Kerensky
Bolsheviki Arrest U.S. Railway Man
St Louis man Charles H Smith, linked to the American railway commission, is reported arrested in Petrograd. The dispatch says he was in Siberia with a Russian railways mission and that the Bolsheviks may release him, claims of a mistaken arrest noted at Smolny Institute.
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Associated Presg
Charles S. Smith
St Louis
John J °. Stevens
American Railway Commission of
Tuasia
Mr. Smith
Tohita
Siberia
AL Onstrougotl
Aambresador Prancas
Vardia
Viadiyos
Smolney Institute
St. Louis
St .Louis
Missouri Pacific Railway
Thugsia
Averi¢vo
Bolsheviks Win Big in Petrograd Army Votes
Bolshevik forces claimed an overwhelming majority in the fifth and twelfth army elections and in the Finland government, with the revolutionary socialist option as the next strongest. Trotsky, speaking in Petrograd, said Russia cannot reform its social structure in a month but has reduced peasant burdens and is building machinery to control production expansion. Germany and Austria grant Russia nonmilitary concessions and long term trade terms in a tentative peace arrangement.
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T Associated Press
Hamton
Dee
Petrograd Bolsheviki
Finland
Bolsheviki
Leon Troteky
Holsheiki
Pertograd
Petrograd
Stockholm
Sia
Balkans
Germany
Russia
Austria
Crazed man shot by officer at Chicago hotel
An alleged tattooist from Omaha, described as temporarily demented, terrorized patrons at a Clark Street hotel before police arrived. Five shots were fired. three from the suspect and two from the officer. The officer wounded the assailant with two shots, killing him.
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Chicago
Lis
Omaha
Alred Hotel
Eilis
Ellis
Polieeman
Large IWW arraignment draws packed federal court
About 103 alleged Industrial Workers of the World members faced Judge Landis in Chicago on December 16 charged with conspiring against the federal government. Extra guards patrolled the U S district court as the defendants, including Miss Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, appeared. Indictments against sixty others remain.
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Chicago
Worl
Landis
United States District Court
Toe Industrial Workers of the World
Hom
Woma
Misabeth Gurley Flynn
New York
Tiberty
Lavery
Pind Revelyer
Ren A. Stern
Jandis
Proclamation for Red Cross Membership Campaign in Iowa
Governor Harding proclaims December 8 to 26 as Red Cross Membership Week urging every household to join. He cites support for soldiers, pledge of goodwill, and aid to wounded in France and home front needs, aiming Iowa as a banner Red Cross state.
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Flonorabbin Woodrow Wilson
United States
American Red Cross
Commonwealth of Town
Ib Meas
Sring
Red Grosa
Europe
Red Cross
Elglum
France
Alck
Trance
Iowa
Iowa Red Cross
W. L. Harding
Not Guilty Phrase Marks Uniform Response
A fragment notes that the phrase Not guilty was the uniform response. The readable text points to a formal reaction in a case, with no further context or details available.
Iowa War Loyalty Meeting Prominent Speakers Attend
A large loyalty meeting in Iowa today featured Gov W L Harding and other leaders urging united support for the war. Speakers included Alexander Calros of Washington food administration, John P Schaeffer of the Grocery Association, and former Rep Charles H Pickett urging cooperation and national effort. calls to observe wheatless days and even drastic measures for disloyalty. The Associated Press reports the Allied Council in London also addressed war purchases and finances with Oscar T Crossley elected president.
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Moines
Iowa
Atata Wusservation
Goveroor W. L. Harding
Alexander Calros
The
Food Administration
Washington
D. C
Deems
Mra
Laws
Wowens Council of Defense
John IP. Schaeffer
National Read Srocer’s Association
Dirding
Charles H. Pickett
Waterloo
Jowa
Picket
Wight
Warding
States
Connell
Associated Press
London
Oscar T. Crossley
Sepurmey
United States Treasury
Basis of Agreement Formulated Says Report From German Quarters
The Associated Press reports heavy fighting on the Brenta river front in northern Italy as Austro German forces renew assaults. Monte Nereus and Monte Spinuccia are contested while shells strike toward Treviso. Italian Chief General Diaz notes limited gains for the enemy at enormous losses, with Italian defenses strengthened along the Piave lines.
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Cansociated
Vanulos Oly
Ghins
Viave
Perthern
Mancéina
Piave
Treviso
Cen. Taz
Monte Spinuccia
Monte Fontanel
Thia
Monte Grippha
Iirrier
Bownant-Poxanyvein
Verdung
War Office
Petrogmad
Troopa
Traterniva
Rossi
France
Belgium
Altograd
Altograd Newspapers On‘notitice
Germany
Bolgloviki
Kiev
Ho Wkreninna
Thebraman
Germans Obtain Fats From Russian Stores
Information from Velrowrad reports Germans have begun to secure fats and essential supplies from Russian sources near the Minsk front. Credit institutions note resumed trade with German points northwestern. New shops open as exchanges of metals and dihydrogen for vegetables and fats, especially soup, continue at a price of about 14.26 marbles per pound.
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Wriday
Velrowrad
Geman el
Midwest Braces Extreme Cold As Heat Fades Across States
A severe cold wave grips the Midwest and upper Midwest regions. Towns within eight miles of Chicago record temperatures as low as 27 below zero. Descriptions mention wind, haze, and subzero readings in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Wisconsin, and surrounding states with temperatures remaining well below zero in eastern and southern districts.
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Alsenca
Chicago
Weamskirts
Fadera
Taj Bulldinak
Haze
Fox
Milnois Town
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraskea
Towa
Dubuquend
Charles City
Tea Moines
Cincinnati
Weather Town Falls Into Quiet Autumn Night
Patchy skies and cooler air settle over Weather Town this evening as temperatures ease. Light winds shift north while overnight lows dip, bringing a calm, chilly close to the day.
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