French and German fronts show mixed gains and setbacks
An official French statement traces progress along the Belgian and French fronts with claims of trench captures, artillery advances, and isolated gains near Notre Dame de Lorattes and Lefour De Parla. German reports emphasize repulsed attacks near Nieuwpoort and a push to strike back at Verdun’s sectors amid continued defensive activity.
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Marlin
London
Hia
Nieuport
Balgivin
Richebourg L’ Avouc
Canal of
la Bossee
Notre Dame Ne Lorattes
Souholt
Chalons
Argonna
Lefour de Parla
Alles
Verdun
Joffre
Cherk
Vrance Relias
Marne
Yaer
Ypres
Lorraine
Vosges
West Proassiare
Poland
Faris
Galna
Belatum
Lys
Atney
Champagne Counry
Argonine
Argonne
Meuse
Tighe
Lomboerteyds
Aisne
Nocletus
Souchour
Batjgen
Notre Dame Ie Lorete
Rumors of Sea Battle Circulate in London
Rumors claim a German cruiser is off the coast near Béothiud with two British destroyers damaged at Leith Scotland. No official confirmation exists as of 21:45 p. m. in the report from London.
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Ouewen
Londen
Duc
Germien
Béothiud
Werived
Leith
Scotland
Germans Hold At Bay By Russians In Warsaw Drive
Russian forces defend the Brward river line near Sockacwew as about 200000 German troops press toward Warsaw. German efforts to cross the Vistula and reach Warsaw continue amid heavy Russian entrenchments and cautious Russian withdrawals. British observers question German claims of success and note a great battle near Warsaw remains to unfold with fighting likely to intensify.
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Patrograd
Tondon
Pec
Badre
Sockacwew
Adyang
Warsaw
Bochagław
Brurt
Placdd
Vistula
Opoouno
Piotrkow
Sezarczow
London
Berlin
Fetrostad
von Hindenhurg
Lodz
von Hindenburg
Caplet
Death bride Louise Meyers to be buried in wedding dress
In St Louis a funeral is planned tomorrow for Louise Meyers who died during neck surgery prep. Her wedding dress will serve as her shroud and invited guests will witness the burial. The groom John Obrin is left to arrange affairs after her death following a dispute over a prosthetic treatment.
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St. Louis
Dee
Garian
John Oblnit
Miss Meyers
Golire
Scandanavian Triple Alliance Hinted By Kings at Malmoe
Russian press believes a Scandinavian triple alliance may be announced soon after the Malmoe conference of King Haakon King Gustavo and King Christian. Newspapers say such an alliance would not harm Russia and could ease fears of two-German sympathies in Sweden.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Londo
Malmoe
Sweden
Haakon
Gustavo
Christian
Russia
Threats of Strike Over Surprising Safety Tests in Rail Lines
Chicago December reports that enginemen threaten a strike if arbitration fails to curb surprise safety tests. Warren Stone and W. S. Carter warned that without road assurances and proper federal standards, workers will mobilize to protect lives, citing past failed attempts in 1906 97 and 1910.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Board of Arbitration
Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Wr. S. Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
W. L. Park
Tlinois Central
F. A. Burgess
James & Shvean
Park
Interstate Commerce Commission
Burgess
Thige
Carter
Te “Stone
Stellaceni
Vva
Carter Ball
Kansas
Reen
Peter C. Pritchard
Une
Cohens Plead Not Guilty in Rutt Murder Case
New York reports Joseph and Jacob Cohen pleaded not guilty to indictments arising from the murder investigation of poultry dealer Barnet Rutt. The brothers, with New Jersey poultry yard contracts, faced assault charges on Allen T. Pearson. Their arraignment coincided with the grand jury's resumption, with more indictments anticipated as prosecutors pursue the case under District Attorney Whitman amid numerous juvenile witnesses subpoenaed.
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New York
N. Y
Joseph and
Jacob Cohen
Barnet Rutt
Coheny
New Jersey
Allen T. Pearson
Batt
Whitman
Mexicans Still Hold Positions Across Border
Reports from Washington indicate rival Mexican factions remain in their positions at Naco and surrounding areas. Desultory fighting continues with no shots reported on American soil. Details describe Carranza and Gutierrez forces, with casualties and arrests surrounding Piedras Negras and Vera Cruz incidents.
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Washington
M. C
Bliss
Naco
Arianna
Silliman
Mexico City
Maytoreni
Gutierrey
Patien
Gutierres
Mandanillo
Gutierrez
Carranga
Vicini
Bryan
Vera
Carranza
Bexton
State Department
Apivaca
Puebla
Vera Crag
Blas Opinal
Piedras Negras
Guagulia
Texas
Piedras Nepeas
New York to Vladivostock Steamship Link Opens
The new direct steamship service from New York to Vladivostock via the Panama Canal has begun. Two steamers have already passed through the canal with cargo of general manufactured goods and merchandise. The route is longer by 3,000 miles than the Suez path, but a ten knot vessel could save about 12 days at sea.
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Tademinted Peena
Taonand
Sire
Washington
Ain Sea
Peru
England
War News Roundup Reflects Heavy Fighting and Diplomacy
The front reports the heaviest western fighting since German attempts to push west bogs. Allied and German statements claim gains, trench captures, and calls for renewed attacks. Russia resists German aims near the Bary river as heavy reinforcements move west. The Mediterranean fleet may launch a major operation, while French Parliament plots siting in Paris as Turkey diplomacy strains. Emperor William reportedly to visit troops at Christmas despite medical advice.
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Quesat
Almire
Zuulers
Newsboys Reassemble in Detroit for Christmas Charity
More than seventy former Detroit newsboys and business leaders gathered December 21 to resume selling papers for charity. Led by James J. Brady, they will buy papers at normal retail rates to cover the youngsters’ loss of income while the charity drive proceeds.
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Detroit
Wien
Mich
Detroi
Chistmas
James J. Brady
Mnewsies
Remove Germans From Race Track
German prisoners interned at the Newbury race course in England have been moved to prison ships and other locations under Colonel De Cortes. Baron von Horst, questioned American citizenship, remains under diplomatic consideration. Prisoners aboard the ships endure better sanitary conditions but face limited activity and harsh weather, prompting knitting and sewing to pass time.
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South Bed
England
Associated Press
Newpory
de Corties
Offcer
Baron
Lovis" Anion
Tan " Morst
Prince Edward
Bristol
Canadian
Jimers Saxonia
Ivernid
Baron von Harst
California
Nater Ale
United States
Howover
Baron von Horst
Duchy of
Saxe-Gehrig
Jouden
Newbury Race Course
Neez
China
Queen's Ferry
Wales
Local leaders form council of merchants and professionals
Two physicians, a judge, an alderman, a banker and a large number of merchants and manufacturers participate in forming a civic council.
Supreme Court orders Thaw extradition to New York
The Supreme Court unanimously overturned a federal ruling in New Hampshire and ordered Barry Thaw returned to New York. Thaw escaped Matteawan insane asylum in 1913 and was captured in New Hampshire on charges of conspiracy to escape. The decision confirms extradition, rejecting habeas corpus challenges and stating Thaw must be surrendered at once.
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New York
Matteawan
Aasoclacet
Silleston
D. C
Supreme Court Today
Federal Court
New Hampshire
Barry
Thaw
Matteawan Insane Hospital
Stanford Whi
Dat
Federal District Court
Aldrich
Normen
Holmes
Supreme Court
Philander C. Knox
Psst
Repentance Day Declared for German Catholic Troops
Cologne reports that German archbishops and bishops have ordered January 10 as a general repentance day for Catholics in the army. Field priests are charged to encourage soldiers to participate as much as possible.
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Amsterdam
London
Niewa Rotterdamsche Courant
Cologne
Germany
Weather report for Illinois and Iowa regions
The weather outlook shows fair but colder tonight with increasing clouds and warmer temperatures likely Tuesday. In Iowa cloudy tonight through Tuesday with slight warmth in the west and center regions. Muscatine records 10 degrees at 7 am and the river stage is about 2 feet.
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Illinois
Iowa
Muscatine
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