Bolsheviki claim Korniloff defeat near Bielgorod
Petrograd dispatch reports 6,000 troops under General Korniloff defeated near Bielgorod by Bolsheviki forces, with machine guns and ammunition seized. Bolsheviks attack Kharkov as railways in the south are controlled. A stockholmed denial says Sweden is not moving troops toward Finland despite rumors.
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Metal trades strike averted in San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 25, a threatened strike by about 10,000 metal trades workers not in shipyards was averted after Iron Trades Council officials said 14 foundries granted a 10 percent wage increase atop a 31 percent rise already approved by the federal shipbuilding labor adjustment board. A week earlier the Emergency Fleet Corporation had granted shipyard workers a ten percent raise, prompting demands from workers in other industries.
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United States Emergency Fleet Corporation
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Frisco Iron Trade Members to Strike
San Francisco iron trades council with 26 of 27 unions votes unanimously to strike Wednesday unless a ten percent war bonus is granted for more than ten thousand iron workers excluding shipyard employees.
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Associated ‘Press
San Francisco
Calif
San Francisco Iron Trades Council
Morehan
Sedalia Man, 86, Bryan, Boone Kin, Dies
Sedalia Missouri December 25 Scilious Archibald Bryan 86 year old great grandson of Daniel Boone dies here His mother Elizabeth Calaway a daughter of Pemima Boone was once a captive of the Indians.
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Associated Press
Sedalia
Scilious Archibald Bryan
Daniel Boone
Elizabeth Calaway
Pemima Boone
Christmas in France Embraces American Holiday Charm
Paris on Christmas Day shows a strong American imprint with about 500 stationed soldiers, 1000 on leave, and hundreds of sailors nearby. Turkey shortages drove heavy demand for the feast, while American YMCA hotels, clubs, universities, and Red Cross services organized dinners gifts and entertainment for soldiers sailors and patients across Paris and Neuilly.
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Soldiers and Sailors Club
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Sammies Bow Before Monarchy of Toyland
American troops in France pause for Christmas, receiving mail from home and opening packages as they decorate a YMC A hut tree. Soldiers and French children share gifts including dolls, toys, coats and candy while Santa arrives to help spread festive cheer amid war.
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Associated Press
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Santa Claus
Pershing
Jeire
Kaiser Would Enforce Peace With Threat to Allies
Kaiser Wilhelm in a speech to the second army declares peace by force if overtures fail. He praises western front soldiers and the unity of German forces across fronts, calling recent battles in Verdun, the Aisne, Champagne Artois, Cambrai, the east, and Italy pivotal to victory and central command.
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War Weariness and Christmas Cheer Across Cities
Washington D C observes a quiet Christmas as President Wilson distributes gifts to about 50 local children and receives messages from Baker and Daniels thanking service members at home and abroad. New York reports strong charity and holiday support for soldiers and sailors, while Chicago rolls out receptions for 12000 soldiers and 10000 sailors at the Coliseum with officials speaking and many homes opening to visiting troops.
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Extend Term of Officers in Paris War Extends French Officials
The Chamber of Deputies adopted a resolution delaying all elections in France, extending the terms of all elective officials until the end of the war. No elections will be held meanwhile.
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Two Knoxville street car crash deaths raise toll
Two more passengers killed in the Knoxville street car wreck in the South Hills tunnel, bringing total deaths to 10. Eighty two others remain in hospitals with severe injuries, including eleven women and nine mothers. Motorman still unable to explain loss of control after the fall line run.
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Arson Suspected in Large Lumber Mill Fire
DuluthMinn December 25 arson is suspected in a blaze that destroyed the Alger Smith Lumber mill and the Duluth approach to the interstate bridge to Superior Wisconsin. Loss placed at about 500000 dollars as freezing temperatures hindered firefighting efforts.
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Duluth
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Superior
Wis
U S Officers to Tour War Fronts
Seventeen general officers have arrived in France from the United States for a tour of the American zone and the British and French fronts. They will return to direct training activities of the national army after completing their studies.
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France
United States
National Army
Suppression Order Affects Rock Island Prostitution and Gambling
United States government orders all houses of ill repute and gambling dens in Rock Island to close tomorrow due to proximity to Rock Island Arsenal where several hundred soldiers are stationed. Local authorities enforce the near-term shutdown.
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Sailors Celebrate Christmas Aboard U S Flotilla Abroad
American sailors in the British Waters base enjoyed a full Christmas with turkey and plum pudding, music, and extra time off. Admiral Sims attended the harbor celebration as 60 shipyard carolers toured destroyers. Christmas trees lit up the ships and ward rooms, with elaborate menus and gifts, while homes near the base opened to officers.
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Associated Press
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Admiral Sims
London
Rhode Island
Sims
Flotila
Venice Free Of Hu Threat In Battle News
Italian forces repel German Austrian attempts along the Bronta and Frenzela valleys near San Lorenzo as they counterattack to hold ground on the west front. Allied and Italian commands report shifting enemy manpower, with Austrian troops moved toward mountain regions to pierce northern Italy. Paris dispatch notes artillery activity on the Meuse and minor Allied gains near Douvainmont and Cumewood, with two outposts and 150 men captured after activity on the Devoli.
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Bronta River
Frenzela
Piave
Venice
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Paris
Mrenel
War Office
Meuse
Dournamont
Cumewood
Albania
Devoli
Federal price fix to curb cattle feed costs noted
AP Leased Wire reports Chicago December price fix on cattle feed aims to curb milk prices. Harry J.A. Wheeler, state food administrator, says government action will reduce feed costs and prevent upward price movement, though overall milk price decline may not occur.
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Harry JA. Wheeler
Prayers for Peace Urged by Pontiff
Pope Benedict desires ongoing prayers for peace after receiving the Sacred College for Christmas greetings. He welcomed Cardinal Vannutelli’s address, urged steadfast prayers, and expressed hope for a brighter future including joy over Jerusalem's liberation. In St Louis, B Wills named assistant general manager of Missouri Pacific Railway Wichita division.
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Jerusalem
Associated Press
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Missouri Pacifi Railway
The Weather Town Forecast Update
The Weather Town reports a quiet fall period tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. No significant precipitation or storms are expected, and conditions remain mostly dry and mild.
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