Verdun Offensive Delivers Crushing French Victory
French forces under General Nivelle launched a major assault near Verdun breaking German lines and forcing advances toward the Meuse. Thousands of prisoners were taken as German positions around Fort Douaumont and nearby woods fell to the French drive aided by weather and air support. The victory marks a pivotal shift with many observers labeling the operation decisive and carefully planned under Nivelle and Patton allies.
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Taciny Anashe
Ruthorlden
Port Vaux
Dauaumont
Garman
Damloup
Germany
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Touvemont
Itinen
Chambrotto Farm
Prixonera
Misty
Paris
Rumania
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Nivelle
Patain
Waaux
Thansanult
Mangin
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Wanteh
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Ituy
General du
Fort Douaumont
Thardaumont
Vaux
Thone
Papper Ft
Hardaumone
Bozonvann
Poulton
Othary
Imee
Rumanians in Futile Effort to Halt Enemy Movements
Report from Berlin December 16 states Teutonic forces push along the front with several thrusts in Dobrudja and Moldavia. Russian troops retreat as two forts and the Moxou river crossings are seized awaiting further intelligence. An Austrian-Hungarian raid on the Rugéan front is noted, while a bombardment of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast by allied ships is reported.
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Berlin
Sayville
Dobrudja
Maria von Mackenson
Sutuk
Luss
Petrogrid
London
Greece to cooperate with Allies amid war tensions
Greece replies to Allied demands stating unreserved cooperation with no troop movements and an immediate halt to northward material transfers. It condemns attacks in Athens and seeks reconsideration of the blockade while noting Allied naval leaders granted passage to Count Tornwski after U.S. pressure.
Professor Munsterberg Dies During Lecturing at Radeliifa College
Professor Munsterberg of Harvard University died suddenly today while lecturing before a class at Radeliifa College. Born in Manzig Germany, he later joined Harvard in 1892 and held prominent roles in American and German psychological associations. He was honored by the German government and Harvard, and was married to Solam Oppler of Straumure Germany.
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Sambeldne
ahuKe ‘Munsterhors
Marvard University
Radeliifa Collage
Nunsterborg
Dix Clan
Minfulde
Jowell
Munster
Ens
Munsterberg
Manzig
Germany
Edin
Iflarverd
Mins Solam
Struamure
Gemany
Weikal
Bork
Nik
Lloyd George to Speak Next Week Amid Cabinet Uncertainty
Lloyd George is reported to be unable to attend parliamentary duties until his voice returns, delaying any government statements on German proposals. Philip Snowden, a pacifist member, plans to press views in Commons while talks may resume to outline terms to the central powers.
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Pina Towne
London
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Ts Po
Dawkerul
Niler
David Gloyd-Gooree
Dt la Conaldorad
Philip Snowden
Einekourn
Fi Tha House of Commona
Lanmoda
Tismanders Vollavo
Explosion devastates Austrian village factory complex
A violent blast at a ammunition factory in Rorixdorf, Lower Austria, killed fourteen people and injured seventy seven. Several buildings were destroyed as the village in Wiener Neustadt district suffered extensive damage. local authorities investigated the cause and secured the scene.
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Copenhagen
Danmark
London
Porsons
Po Minitions
Rolixdorf
Lower Austria
Wiener-Neustadt
Neu Friero Prosne
Berlin Night Traffic Curtailment Aimed at Fuel Saving
Berlin adopts new ordinance closing theatres, hotels, and traffic at 11 30 p m to cut coal use. Police also order streetcars subways and elevated lines to halt at the same hour. Critics warn workers will lose access to jobs while physicians fear reduced patient care. The initial 12 30 a m start time was corrected to 11 30 p m.
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Borin
London
Berlin
Pe Tt
Police Provident
Enfox
Mediation Offer Deferred in German Peace Talks
Washington notes report Ambassadors Bernstorff and Dornatoelf conferred with Secretary Lansing on U S attitude toward central powers peace proposals. Secretary says no formal German terms were received and any future offers will be considered by the American government before action. Translation differences expected. U S to act as intermediary if needed.
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Washington, D.C
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Ambraxador
Secre
Ambaewadhar Bernstont
Talato Wall
Suereiry
Lansing
Dlacnuvlan
Teutonie Novo
Boeretary Lanse
Befarg Wight
United States
Mil
Wilson
United States Us
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Warmontza Thom
Cold Week Forecast by Weather Bureau Update
The weather bureau announced a cold week starting Sunday with overcast skies and occasional snows in the Pacific region. Temperatures are below normal early, rising somewhat midweek, with northern areas likely to see snow and southern portions rain or snow later.
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Washington, D. Gs
Weather Bureau
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Pigines
Vallova
Pacific railroads move entire season’s produce east
Washington December 14. The Pacific coast coach’s season output of dried fruits canned goods beans barley and other foods will move east under prevailing freight rates. The railroads have voluntarily agreed to advance rates ten cents per hundred pounds and informed the informate commerce commission.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific
Transcontinental
Informate Commerce Commission
Railroads Seek Out of Court Settlement in Labor Dispute
Informal talks between railroad executives and Brotherhood officials aim to settle the dispute before January 1. W. G. Ler, head of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, announced negotiations with four brotherhoods and several railroads to end the controversy. Progress is limited and no permanent settlement is yet proposed.
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Chicago
Hale Foldon
Chicago, Buteington Om Quney Railroad
Wilean
Brotherhood
Washington
Cotsfirmed
Dean Wold
W. G. Ler
Provident
Brotherhood of Railway Trairmen
Bvanaville
Indy
Jandard
Lee
Moldon
Forge Russian peace efforts face strong odds in US view
A military official, though cautiously hopeful, told the neutral press in Sayville that peace proposals may fail. He warned of renewed western offensives next spring and argued Germany could press Russia into peace if overtures falter, with Russia crippled economically and militarily.
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Dee
Sayville
Prorant
Garwony
Beltish
Germany
Ruasilie
Russlie
Russia
Commerce Raider on Seal Is Reported Near Atlantic
A French Lina Steamship Chienge, overdue from Bordeaux, reported a German commerce raider in the Atlantic about 1,600 miles west of Bordeaux. The bulletin, posted December 6, was torn down five minutes after. a detour by the Chicago and a fresh storm helped explain the delay. The same dispatch notes the Norwegian steamer Hrask sunk, with crew saved, by Lloyds Shipping Agency.
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N. Y
Chienge
Bordeaux
Paskert
Witeh
Atlantic
Mignel Fark
Chicago
Hordeaux
London
Hrask
gAyKib
Lloyds Shipping Agency
Wheat Futures Jump on Peace Talks and U.S. Nonintervention
Chicago reports that wheat prices rose as traders expected a long road to peace, ref lecting Russian Duma moves and signals the U.S. would not intervene. May wheat climbed to 1.64, July to 1.80, with gains of 4% to 5% before retreating as reports from Washington remained inconclusive.
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Chicago
U.S
Trada
Washington
Chicago Faces A Shortage In Coal
Chicago loaseholders face a coal famine as a ten day shortage looms. George J. Cale ing of We Black Diamond cites domestic supply issues and fewer coal cars due to interstate orders. Packing firms pay 15000 in fines for anti trust violations, and Nebraska coach Corey may join navy cadet program. Swedish ship Valarna destroyed in Baltic mine, 14 crew missing. Chicago Opera funding rises with half a million pledged by local donors.
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Chicago
George J. Caleing
We Black Diamond
Cushity
Hu Anid
Hiinoa Public Uuition Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Westtern
Sonbvoard
Jetergon City
Missouri Supreme Court
John T. Barker
Unat Mit
Fiha
Khan
Train wreck injures guardsmen near Grapeland
Grapeland Texas Dec 1 a mixed troop train carrying Iowa Field Artillery Batteries A and C derailed striking sleeping cars near Grapeland injuring two trainmen and eight soldiers. Battery C not harmed in Houston. Battery A members mainly unhurt with some injuries. Rail defect blamed. wreck delays arrival at Davenport.
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Grapeland
Texas
Iowa Field Artillery
Tia
Patestin
Town Field Artillery
Albright
Tarcikenon
Davis
Fred Cbarmiller
Marquardaon
J. Rowe Waa
Allers
Vernon C. Dobson
Smith
Charles Smithers
John Dorsey
Humphreys
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Luth
Houston
Muxcntine
Robart & McNuet
Ani
Iowa Weather Summary Readable Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight unsettled in the east. Warmer in the far east and colder in the west. Sunday looks generally fair with slightly cooler conditions.
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