German War Secretary Warns Peace Precedes Victory
Secretary Baker’s weekly review warns German peace propaganda as the likely prelude to a western offensive. He says Germany seeks to dictate peace terms while concentrates forces on the western front, but Allied reserves and morale against such tactics remain strong and decisive in Europe.
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Wis Weekly Military Review
Associated Ivess
Washington, D. C
Europe
Italy
Russia
Serbia
Romania
The
Adige
Eighteen Percent of Program Under Way in Ship Building
The governments ship building program was 18.2 percent complete by December 1, with 8,246,109 tons planned. Wooden and composite vessels total 1,551,900 tons at 10 percent, requisitioned steel ships 3,056,008 tons at 39 percent, and contract steel ships 3,628,000 tons at 4 percent. The analysis notes yards, hulls, and engines yet to start, with several keels laid in new yards and four launches completed across steel and wooden ships.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shipping Board
senate commerce/commission
Steen
Des Moines Aids Jews Relief Fund Meeting
In Des Moines Iowa a mass meeting last night raised thirty five thousand dollars for Jewish relief. Principal speaker was Rabbi Nathan Grass of New York.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Jewish Relief Fund
Nathan Grass
New York
Slain at Hand of President Peoria Bank Tragedy
Praxsi dent A Strauss shot and killed Cashier Bernett Mead at the State Trust and Savings bank in Peoria. The bank remained open with assurances of solvency despite the morning shooting. police details were present but not needed. Coroner Elliott planned an inquest with jurors to be selected and taken to the tank this afternoon.
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Peoria
Des
State Trust and Savings Bank
Praxsident &. A. Strausse
Bernett
Strausse
Mead
Central Police Station
W. D. Elliott
Young Officers Best in Battle
Paris reports Clemenceau issued a circular to General Petain and army chiefs marking age limits too high. Commanders over seas to be assigned to rear roles or under the war minister, with rare exceptions for army commanders. Promotions to general rank now require substantial frontline time.
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Associated Press
Paris
Planiers
Clemenceau
Petain
Red Cross drive gains momentum with divisions over quota
Washington reports to the Red Cross show some divisions surpassing their targets while others near completion. Secretary Lansing adds a Christmas message urging nationwide support as weather delays wind down.
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Associated Press
Washington
Red Cross
Lansing
Mas
American Red Cross
Europa
Holiday Spirit Stirs Gotham War Christmas Eve
New York on December 24 wartime city life builds a grand Christmas Eve with elaborate celebrations planned for soldiers and sailors on furlough. Red Cross YMCA YWCA and many others organize cheer and material aid as preparations advance for holiday observances.
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Associated Press
Wire
New York
Red Cross
Y. A
C. A
Caucasian Army Threatens Kaledines Front
A Caucasian army of about 100000 advances on General Kaledines rear as Bolshevik press reports Kiev negotiations with Ukraine rada to settle differences. Times correspondent notes Bolsheviks may seek harmony to modify anti constituent assembly stance amid growing dangers. Concurrent reports claim Ukrainian and Cossack activity and more Bolshevik troops moving south. German war prisoners near Petrograd prompt trade expansion despite no large scale hostilities. Bolsheviks negotiate with left social revolutionists for a coalition government including interior and justice posts.
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Petrograd
Kaledines
Bolsheviki
London
Antonom
Kiev
Aya
the Times
Ukraiian Rada
Constituent Assembly
Post
Russian
Russia
M. “Inovieff
Nikolai Lenine
Trotzky
Sailors to Host Dinners for 1000 Plus Boys Aboard Ship
American sailors choose to host rather than be guests by entertaining 1010 poor boys at dinner tomorrow on a battleship in the harbor. Fraternal groups and neighborhood organizations will aid the needy as usual with the Salvation Army feeding hundreds of families. The Biks plan a Christmas tree for 2500 children and will distribute dinners to 500 families.
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Salvation Army
Biks
Office Raid Stirred by Bolshevik Tensions in Russia
Report from Moscow notes raid on Col Kolpashnikov’s flat linked to American Red Cross mission. U S Embassy confirms he is alive but confined. Russian and US officials debate Trotsky’s claim of aid to opponents. Ambassadors prepare statements. Red Cross relief efforts continue at posts along the Romanian frontier.
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Associated Press
Ondon
Olpashnikoff
Tetrogrid
Morning Post
American
Red Cross
Abe i
Amrican
Francis
Colelpashnikovt
American Mission of
Red
Cross
Russia
Red Guards
Freteky
Washington
State Department
Leon Trotzky
Aemrelian
Ambassdor Francis
Col
Kolpashnikoff
Releif
Trotsky
Rotaky
Nationwide Christmas Sing of America Planned
A nationwide movement urges every American to pause at nine Christmas morning to sing America, uniting soldiers overseas and sailors aboard ships. The effort has broad patriot support and aims to include all Americans worldwide. Also, New York mail rush breaks records with 42 percent more mail handled than previous years, aided by extra clerks. soldiers' mail cited as a key factor.
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America
France
England
Jackies
U.S
New York
T. G. Patten
Soldier
Pardons Denied for Chicago Police Officers
December 24 in Springfield Illinois Governor Lowden refused pardons for John J. Halpin and Walter O'Brien of the Chicago police. Convicted of bribery a year earlier they were sentenced to Joliet penitentiary.
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Associated Press
Springfeld
Kaiser to Urge Peace Christmas War Rumors Rise
Rome reports a rumored German peace move with an expected Christmas declaration by Emperor Wilhelm. Paris notes stock effects from peace rumors as bonds rise amid investor intrigue. Trotzky warns Bolsheviks could trigger revolutionary war if peace blocked, signaling tense global response.
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Associated Press
Rome
Willam
New York
Stock Exchange
Paris
Bordeaux
Lyons
Marseilles
United Kingdom
Rench
Leon Trotzky
Havas
Joseph Noulens
Russia
Germany
Trotzky
Opposition to compulsory service grows in Australia
Reports from Sydney dated December 24 indicate continued momentum against compulsory military service. The referendum trend sharpens the defeat of the plan, amid political instability. Premier Hughes offers no statement, while talks surface of Frank Tudor leading a Nationalist split to form a Labor-led government and push troop raising without conscription.
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Sydney
Australia
Hughes
Nationalists
Frank G. Tudor
Labor
Weather outlook shows cold wave across region
Generally fair and colder tonight with a cold wave. Tuesday will be fair and colder in the south and extreme northern portions of the area.
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Lowa
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Holsheviki
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