Russia Master of Carpathians and Trenches Take Key Positions
British observers report Austria admits Russia again controls passes in the Carpathians, with forces retreating along the Austro German front from the Biala to near the Dukla pass. Western fronts show persistent trench warfare, Hollebeke trenches gave Germans a strategic crossing over the Lys river, while fears of retaliatory air raids grow as London braces for attack.
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Plan to entertain federation women in New York
Headquarters opened in an uptown hotel as plans formed to entertain ten thousand women over two weeks starting May 16. General Federation of Women's Clubs convenes in New York with six thousand delegates and four thousand alternates. William Grant Brown, former NYC Federation president, chairs the committee to arrange sights and public and private entertainments for the first federation convention in the city.
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Eviction threat tied to Eastern Ohio miners strike
Associated Press report from Dec 9 says eviction of striking miners in Jefferson and Belmont counties may be halted. Tom L. Lewis, former UMWA president, says union officials will seek court action. About 1,000 miners in the Eastern Ohio fields have been on strike since April and some operators warned tenants to pay rent or leave.
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Canadian Premier Outlines War Aim And Draft Faith
Winnipeg December 29 Premier Sir Robert Borden told the Canadian Club that Canada would weigh heavily in the war and that the end would not come until Prussian militarism was crushed He warned against haste and urged thorough preparation before sending citizen soldiers to battle He predicted Canada and the overseas dominions could muster about a quarter of a million men if the war lasted another year.
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War News Epitomized Shows Shifting Fronts In Europe
Berlin disputes Russian defeats in Poland while claiming progress in the east. Galicia sees Austro German reversals as Russia gains the upper hand. France pursues Alsace. Washington protests British seizure methods and Germany questions American consulates in conquered Belgian territory.
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Shipping Costs Surge as War Keeps Freight Inflation High
Secretaries Redfield and McAdoo tell the Senate that ocean freight rates since the war began are often unreasonably high and speculative, with larger increases tied to European and Mediterranean ports. Only remedy is to raise available tonnage to partially satisfy rising cargo demand. rates from July to December 1914 show sharp jumps in grain, provisions, and flour to European ports.
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Boyina Millville Kills Child In Accident Plea Confessed
The mystery of Beatrice Bailey six was solved when police arrested George Hann twenty nine who confessed to accidentally shooting the child while trying to kill his sweetheart. He is jailed in Millville.
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Teutons Gain in Poland Claim and Alsace Progress
Berlin reports German attacks in Poland advancing and Russian fronts repulsed while French statements claim gains in Alsace and progress near Meuse and in the Argonne. French forces attack near Arras driving back Germans and seizing trenches at Lens.
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U S Urges Mexican General Amnesty Policy
President Wilson confirmed that the United States advised the Gutierrez government in Mexico to grant a general amnesty to political prisoners. He said he did not believe executions were numerous but urged their elimination entirely.
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Four More Arrested In Terre Haute Case
Indianapolis dispatch reports four additional arrests in Terre Haute on the December 22 indictment charging conspiracy to corrupt the November 3 election. Named detainees include Terre Haute city controller RE Talbott and Terre Haute board of public works member George Whinhardt. The total arrests since Christmas Eve reach 100. Hilton Redman, son of Circuit Judge Erich Redman, surrendered on bond this morning, and Frank Kiser, a saloonkeeper, was released on bond.
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Wilson reports steady rise in U S business activity
President Wilson told callers in Washington that all information reaching him indicated business in the United States was steadily increasing. The remarks reflect optimism about the economy and ongoing recovery.
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Not U S Ship Threatened Bombard Tripoli
Captain Oman of the armored cruiser North Carolina informed the navy that a Russian cruiser, not an American vessel, issued the threat to bombard Tripoli near Alexandria Syria. He noted no American merchant ship has been south of Alexandria since December 9, clearing an Athens dispatch alleging an attack on an American steamer and a North Carolina threat.
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Unemployed problem debated at American Association session
The American Association on Unemployment met at Hotel Walton in Philadelphia to review investigators reports and discuss public employment bureaus. Mrs Irene Osgood Andrews highlighted widespread job shifting among women and irregular earnings, urging minimum wage boards and steadier work through employer employment departments and potential unemployment insurance.
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U S Faces German Demand on Belgium Consuls
Secretary Bryan weighed Germany’s demand that American consuls in Belgium be acceptable to the German military authorities and that several consuls be withdrawn. Washington notes the United States has posts at Brussels Antwerp Liege and Ghent chiefly aiding refugees with little regular work. The move risks no U S political recognition of military occupation and may allow temporary duties under military necessity without halting commerce.
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President Wilson backs Jones bill on Philippine independence
President Wilson stated his support for the Jones bill granting eventual Philippine independence would not change due to recent uprisings. He said reports of the disturbances were exaggerated to sway opinion against independence.
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Border incident wounds hunter at Niagara river
Charles Dorsch testified that Canadian soldiers fired during a hunting trip near Fort Erie, killing Smith and wounding Dorsch after the men attempted to return home. He described about fifteen shots and said some were fired after their companions were hit. The three militiamen are detained at Fort Erie barracks. President Wilson expressed distress over the shooting as the State Department reported the incident to Sir Cecil Spring-Rice.
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Submarine Curie Confirmed Lost in Australian Waters
The French ministry of marine confirms the loss of the submarine Curie in Australian waters. The confirmation follows earlier newspaper dispatches reporting the incident.
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Carranza Forces on West Coast to Support Villa
Seven thousand troops under General Venustiano Carranza declared today for General Francisco Villa at Tepic on Mexico’s west coast. Foreigners seek refuge aboard the U S supply ship Glacier near San Blas as Rear Admiral Howard orders Annapolis toward San Blas. Villa issues a statement promising to extend personal guarantees but warning conspirators against the president.
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Congress Reopens After Holidays Faces Big Legislation
Congress reconvenes after Christmas recess with a packed calendar. The focus is on big appropriation bills and the administration program. The ship purchase, immigration, and post office bills top the agenda as President Wilson aims for passage this session without an extra session.
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Murdered Man Found in New York Woods
Unidentified man with severed head found by hunters in woods near Altamont New York. Clothing bears a card reading August Breise Holstein Iowa USA and Richard Lawrence in German script. Suitcase seal suggests Liverpool visit last September. police deem the death a murder based on body position.
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Prevent Gun Deafness Prompted by War Emergency Plan
London reports the British government will form an emergency committee to study preventing gun deafness among soldiers and sailors. A medical writer notes war creates a new terror as artillery can gradually damage hearing, even if life and limb are spared.
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Washington Eyes London Note on Harsh Treatment of Neutral Commerce
Washington awaits London talks between Ambassador Page and Sir Edward Grey as the United States presses Britain to stop unduly hindering neutral trade. President Wilson says indemnities may be required for unlawful detention of American cargoes, urging manifest honesty and strict enforcement to restore confidence.
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Weather Forecast for Chicago and Nearby Areas
Snow this afternoon then fair tonight and Wednesday. Cold wave with near zero lows. Winds shift to northwest gale. Unsettled with rain or snow this afternoon in the northeast. Wednesday fair and colder. Iowa towns generally fair tonight and Wednesday with a cold wave. Temperature at Muscatine 7 am 34 degrees. River stage about 7 inches.
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