Russia Master of Carpathians, British Press On Trenches
London reports Austrian officials acknowledge Russia controls Carpathian passes. Western front trench warfare continues with small gains. British fears of German air raids rise as Hollebeke trenches cited for strategic Lys crossing. London tightens anti air threats as Cox's Bazar is referenced in dispatches.
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Associated Press
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Carpathian Mountains
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Dukia Pass
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Ypres
Sir John French
Lys
Plans for entertaining Federation of Women’s Clubs
Preliminary plans for entertaining ten thousand women during May 16 to May 31 as the General Federation of Women’s Clubs holds its 29th convention in New York City were set. Headquarters opened in an uptown hotel to organize sight seeing and public and private entertainments for delegates and accompanying club women. Mrs William Grant Brown, former president of the New York City Federation, leads the biennial committee. This will be the federation’s first convention in New York City.
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New York City Federation
Eviction moves blocked as Ohio miners strike widens
In Bellaire Ohio December 29 eviction of striking miners in Jefferson and Belmont counties is being halted if possible. Tom L Lewis former UMWA leader says union officials will take the issue to court. About 16050 miners in Eastern Ohio have been on strike since April and some operators plan to force rent payments or eviction.
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Bellaire
Jefferson
Belmont
Tom L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
Canadian Premier Tells Steps to Crush Militarism
At a Winnipeg luncheon Premier Sir Robert Borden outlined Canada’s wartime measures to ensure the nation’s influence rises in the Great War. He warned against hasty action and urged thorough preparation before committing citizen soldiers, saying the war would not end until Prussian militarism is crushed.
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Associated. Press
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Man
Canadian Club
Robert Borden
War News Epitomized Shows Shifting Fronts in 1914 Conflicts
Dispatches from Berlin Petrograd and Vienna describe mixed results on the eastern fronts with Russian counters in Poland and Galicia, while French efforts for Alsace regain evolve. Berlin remains optimistic about eastward developments as western fighting is disrupted by a storm and Allies push forward. The United States protests British naval searches and Germany questions recognizing American consuls in occupied Belgian lands.
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Berlin
Increase in Sea Freights Raises Shipping Costs
Washington reports from December 29 show ocean freight rates since the European war began are often unreasonable and exorbitant. Secretaries Redfield and McAdoo say increases are largely speculative, with larger jumps to European and Mediterranean ports while South America, Africa, and the Far East remain fairly steady aside from a 25 percent surcharge to South America and 20 percent to South Africa. The remedy is to increase available tonnage to partially meet cargo demand.
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Washington
Redfield
McAdoo
Senate
Mediterranean
South America
South Africa
Far’ East
New York
Rotterdam
Bullet meant for girl killed child
The shooting of six year old Beatrice Bailey in Millville New Jersey was solved when 29 year old George Hann was arrested and confessed to accidentally firing the bullet through a window while attempting to shoot his sweetheart. Hann remains in Millville jail as police pursue further questions.
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Associated Press
Millville
N. J
Beatrice Bailey
Buckshutem
George Hann
Teutons Gain in Poland Claim as French Attack Proves Progress
Berlin reports German advances in Poland and repulsed Russian moves while western fronts show gains near Ypres and Geay. Paris notes French gains in Alsace and Meuse area, with several German counterattacks repulsed and Steinbach investments near Upper Alsace. Arras frontline attack drives German trenches near Lens, with rapid French infantry success after preparatory artillery.
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Argonne
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Steinbach
Chauteau
Arras
France
Paris
Lens
Russian Not U S Ship Made Threat To Bombard Turks
Associated Press leant wire report from Washington reveals Captain Oman of the armored cruiser North Carolina said a Russian cruiser, not an American vessel, threatened to bombard Tripoli in Syria. He noted no American merchant ship has been south of Alexandria since December and cited Athens dispatches about an attack on an American steamer and attempted boardings by consuls and refugees.
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North
Carolina
Beruit Syria
Navy Department
Tripoli
Daniels
Alexandria
Syria
Alexandre
North Carolina
Unemployed Problem Fosters Job Shifts and Low Wages
Philadelphia reports show widespread job shifts causing irregular earnings and cut wages. Women workers in New York confectioneries and department stores faced significant losses. seasonal trades worsen unemployment, while employers’ employment departments and public works are discussed as possible remedies.
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American Association On Unemployment
Walton
Charles R. Crane
Association
Crane Company
Chicago Commission
Irene Osgood Andrews
Andrews
New York City
Juliet Stuart Poyntz
Sidney Webb
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Association On
Oregon
Association On Unemployment
Dr. O'Hara
Elsa’ Ueland
Gary
Indiana
Wilson urges general amnesty in Mexico political prisoners
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 large but urged their elimination entirely.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Gutierrez
Mexico
Four More Arrested in Terre Haute Case
Indianapolis dispatch reports four additional arrests in the Terre Haute corruption case. E. E. Talbott city controller and George Ehrnhardt on the Terre Haute board of public works were taken by federal agents on the December 23 conspiracy indictment. The day’s arrests raise total apprehensions to 100 since Christmas. Hilton Redman, son of Circuit Judge Erib Redman, surrendered after bond, Frank Kiser a saloonkeeper was released on bond as well.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
E. E. Talbott
Terre Haute
George Ehbrnhardt
Frank Kiser
Wilson says U S business steadily expanding
President Wilson told callers in Washington on December 29 that all information reaching him indicates business in the United States is steadily increasing. He described signs of improvement and growing activity across sectors.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
U S urged to recall consuls in Belgium by Germany
Secretary Bryan considers a German note demanding that American consuls in Belgium be acceptable to German military authorities and calling for withdrawal of certain consuls. The United States currently has representatives only in Brussels Antwerp Liege and Ghent, largely aiding refugees. Belgians protest the change, saying only a peace treaty can settle status of occupied territory.
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Bryan
Belgium
Germany
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Brussels
Antwerp
Liege
Ghent
Argentina
Berlin
U. S
President Wilson backs Jones bill amid Philippine unrest
President Wilson said his support for the Jones bill granting eventual Philippine independence would not change despite native disturbances. He complained reports of the uprising were likely exaggerated to defeat independence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Border Incident Victim Recalls Niagara River Shooting
Charles Dorsch, wounded while duck hunting in the Niagara river near Fort Erie, recounts the event saying hunters did not understand the soldiers’ intent. He notes fifteen shots were fired as they fled, with further shots after men were struck. Three militiamen remain in detention at Fort Erie barracks. President Wilson expresses distress over the shooting of two American hunters by Canadian soldiers. The U S state department reports the incident to Sir Cecil Spring-Rice and instructs consular actions at Fort Erie.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Charles Dorsch
Niagara River
Fort Erie
Smith
Dorsch
Fort Erie Barracks
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Bryan
Department
Cecil Spring-Rice
French Submarine Curie Lost in Australian Waters
Paris press dispatch confirms the loss of the French submarine Curie in Australian waters. The ministry of marine announced the disaster after prior newspaper reports. The incident is noted as confirmed by official sources and follows earlier coverage.
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Ministry of Marine Today
Curie
Australian
Dispatches
Carranza Forces on West Coast of Mexico for Villa
Seven thousand troops of General Venustiano Carranza's forces declared today for General Francisco Villa at Tepic on the west coast of Mexico. Foreigners at San Blas and Tepic have taken refuge aboard the U S supply ship Glacier. Rear Admiral Howard in command of the Pacific fleet ordered the gunboat Annapolis to San Blas but no trouble is expected. Villa issued a statement saying he will grant personal guarantees where possible but will treat conspirators with severity and proceed to direct the campaign for the capture of Tampico.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Calif
Venustiano Carranza
Francisco Villa
Tepic
Mexico
San. Blass
United States
Howard
Annapolis
San Blas
Villa
Mexico City
Il Pa
Tampico
Congress Opens After Holidays Big Bills Await Action
Washington December 29 Congress reconvenes with a crowded calendar. The administration program and large appropriation bills await action in both houses. The shipping and immigration measures lead the agenda as President Wilson aims to push bills through this session. The post office appropriation bill remains unfinished in the House.
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Congress
Senate
House
Fletcher
Commerce Committee
Wilson
Lowan Murdered in Woods in New York
The unidentified man found near Altamont, Albany area, had a severed head. A clothing card read August Breise Holstein Iowa U.S.S.A. and another name Richard Lawrence in German script. A suitcase seal suggested travel from Liverpool last September. Police believe the man was murdered based on body position.
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N. Y
Altamont
August Breise
Holstein
Iowa
U. Ss. A
Richard Lawrence
Liverpool
British emergency panel to curb gun deafness
London reports the government will form an emergency committee to study measures preventing gun deafness among soldiers and sailors. A medical correspondent notes the enemy cannot deprive you of fire or time, but artillery will gradually render you deaf as war drums on.
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London
Associated Press
Washington note asserts Britain must pay indemnities for contraband seizures
President Wilson states large damages will be paid by Great Britain for unlawful detention of American cargoes. He cites manifests as essential and notes shippers hiding contraband impede commerce. Washington awaits London conference between Page and Grey as US notes push neutral commerce protections.
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Wilson
Great Britain
England
Nhon
London
Ambassador Page
Sir Edward Grey
United States
State Department
Venezuela
France
Weathers Forecast for Chicago and Vicinity
Snow this afternoon then fair tonight and Wednesday. Cold wave brings near zero at night. Winds shift to northwest gale. Northeast portion: rain or snow this afternoon, then fair colder tonight and Wednesday. Iowa: generally fair tonight and Wednesday, rising temperatures Wednesday in the west. Muscatine temperature 34 degrees at 7 a.m. River stage seven feet seven inches.
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