French Gains in Belgium and France Front Line
Paris reports intermittent artillery battles from the Lys to the Oise with gains from Loos to Vermeilles and progress near Lihons and Mesnil. German attacks repulsed in several sectors as forces push along the Meuse front and in the Argonne. Russian reports claim success against German columns on multiple rivers, with heavy fighting near Bolimow and Pilica.
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Vermelles
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Pilica
East Prussia
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Carpathians
London
Poland
Warsaw
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Pilica River
Petrograd
One Dollar Debt Sparks Fatal Wisconsin Duel
In Solon Springs Wisconsin Louis Kurtilla shot Fred Dickerson over a $1 debt. Dickerson died in his shop. Kurtilla fled in a wagon but died an hour later after being captured by a deputy sheriff. Dickerson had repaired a wagon Kurtilla used. The quarrel began when Kurtilla sought time to pay and then demanded a pole.
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Allies to Release Copper Cargoes in War Era Promise
The Associated Press reports England and France pledged to release copper cargoes on Italian steamers held as contraband of war. Italy agreed to prevent re exportation and curb shipments to Germany or Austria. Copper supplies are crucial for home industry. several Italian ships were detained by British authorities since the war started. The Washington note on December 7 said neutral governments would embargo copper crossing borders to belligerents. The Allies classify copper as absolute contraband.
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Rome
England
France
Italy
Gibraltar
Germany
Austria
Washington
Europe
Allied Nations
Imperial Diet of Japan Dissolved After Budget Clash
Tokyo dispatches report the Imperial Diet dissolved as the house of representatives rejected the government army expansion budget for 1915. The session extended into the night, with opposition forecasting collapse of the cabinet if the army increase persisted. Key figures include the Merchants' Association, Baron Shibusawa, Buei Nakano, and the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce president. The budget proposed 556 million yen in expenditures, about 278 million dollars, offset by a revenue shortfall of 40.5 million dollars.
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Tokio
House of Representatives
Merchants’ Association
Baron Shibusawa
American Japanese Association
Buei Nakano
Baron Kato
Diet
Anq
Korea
Saconji
Wholesale Opium Smuggling Probe Expands in New York
Five men including several sailors are under arrest as crews aboard incoming English ships are searched for more evidence. A woman claimed to head the conspiracy is believed to be aboard the Baltic near England, with $20,000 worth of opium. Wireless and cable communications target her arrest in Liverpool. Authorities withhold her name.
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Associated Press
New York
N. Y
England
Baltic
Scotland Yards
Liverpool
Need y of Ottumwa Well Provided For
Ottumwa, December 25. The local Elks distributed three hundred baskets of food for the poor and needy during Thursday and Christmas Eve. A Christmas tree drew children to the club rooms where over 4,000 bags of candy and fruit were given out. The Courier Juniors Stocking club supplied 1,150 needy children with stockings filled with toys, candy and clothing. Local charities and Salvation Army and missions aided in supplying food and clothing.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Order of Elks
Courier Juniors
Associated Charities Office
Salvation Army
Missions
Russians Repulsed At Mlawa. 1000 Prisoners Taken
The official statement says Russian forces were repulsed after several days of fighting at Mlawa in northern Poland. It claims enemy positions at Mlawa are now in Allied hands and reports more than 1,000 prisoners taken in these battles.
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Carpathian Mountains
Mlawa
Vistula
Warsaw
Vienna
London
Magyoger
Lxtelera
Ung
Urzeker Pass
Drina
Poland
Villa and Zapata Fearful Split Rumors Sweep Mexico
From El Paso dec arrivals bring reports of executions in Mexico City and fear between Federico Villa and Emiliano Zapata. Vill a seeks a one million peso loan from Jalisco businessmen and the church party backs the fund. Villa warns the convention government faces collapse and possible revolutionary violence if funds fail.
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el Paso
Texas
Mexico City
Francisco Villa
Elmiano Zapata
RodoWo Fierro
Villa
Carranza
General Villa
Guadalajara
Convention
de Glare
Zapata
Germans urged to hoard grain and bread materials
Berlin reports that the Norddeutsche Zeitung warns against using grain to feed animals, stressing the empire must carefully husband the food supply to avoid shortage. Berlin University economists echo, urging more potato meal, milk, and pork while limiting beef to thwart England's starvation strategy.
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Berlin
London
Norddeutsche Zeitung
Berlin University
England
Germany
Ships Do Not Need Agents at Panama
Washington, D. C. December 25. The Panama canal operators issued general notices to all ships stating that employment of agents is unnecessary and undesirable. The system allows vessel owners to deposit funds with any U S assistant treasurer at any American port to cover tolls and canal zone expenses.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
United States
Canal Zone
Traction Company Announces Pension Plan for Employees
St Louis December 25 plans for a pension system announced by United Railways the local traction company The plan will be funded entirely by the company and covers employees incapacitated after 60 or desiring retirement after 70 who have served 15 or 20 years No pension below 240 a year or above 1500 a year
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St. Louis
United Railways
Government seizes Australian wheat stock in NSW
The government has seized the entire wheat stock of New South Wales except the amount reserved for seed. The action targets speculators who were hoarding grain, with authorities moving to control supplies and prices amid the ongoing crisis.
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Sydney
London
New South Wales
Partners Report Merry Christmas in Muscatine
The Partners of Santa Claus organized the largest Muscatine Christmas effort to date with about 175 children matched to volunteers and 260 more aided by the Journal. Donations funded clothing, food, and toys from local firms and individuals. H. C. Schroeder donated use of a Willys truck to deliver gifts across the city. The Journal commends all participants while noting possible oversights and the need for a centralized charity body to prevent duplication and rivalry in future years.
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Muscatine
Santa Claus
H. C. Schroeder
Willys
South Muscatine
East Hill
Kecklerville
Santi Claus
Not Guilty in Chicago Arson Trial for Joseph Fish
Chicago public fire insurance adjuster Joseph Fish was found not guilty of involvement with an arson trust after a three week sensational trial in Judge O Connor's court. A near unanimous verdict came after three ballots, ending with acquittal and cheers from Fish's supporters. The case remains against him on other indictments.
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Public
Chicago
Joseph ‘Fish
Arson Trust
O’connor
F. B. Stone
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Korshak
Vancouver
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London
Joseph Clarke
Jake Shaffner
Freburgs
Manila Police Foil Insurrection Plot On Christmas Eve
Amid Manila unrest, thirty insurrectos were arrested as they fired on police during custody. Armed with daggers and bolts, they carried Katipunan banners and claimed a plan for a Christmas outbreak. Ricarte’s followers, numbering thousands, drilled in provinces while Americans flee to Manila. City rings with guards, armed launches patrol the waterfront, and a torpedo boat watches the fonda district. Authorities say worry is unfounded, yet military prep continues.
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Manila
P. I
Artemio Ricarte
Ricarte
Forbes
Fonda
White Christmas Across Cities Brightens Yuletide Observance
New York reports a light snowfall as public and private agencies deliver comfort to the poor. Washington marks a rare white Christmas with government offices closed and President Wilson at home with family. Philadelphia hosts large charity dinners and animal welfare gifts. Chicago distributes about 200000 Christmas dinners and baskets while noting fewer trees and toys than in prior years.
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New York
N. Y
Hoboken
Arthur Woods
Frederick C. Howe
Washington
Ellis Island
Madison Squire
City Hall Park
Wire
Washington, D. C
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United States
White House
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Santa Claus
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Sally McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
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Garrison
Atlantic City
Bryan
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Philadelphia
Volunteers of America
Salvation Army
Women’s’ Society For the Prevention
Mor ‘Ris
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Illinois
The forecast shows fair conditions in Iowa tonight and Saturday with slightly colder air in the south tonight. Illinois also expects fair skies tonight and Saturday with a cooler spell tonight.
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