Be American Destroyer 1 Sunk With Loss of Sixty Lives
A Washington dispatch reports the destroyer Jacob Jones was torpedoed at 8 p.m. in icy North Atlantic waters, sinking quickly with more than sixty lives lost. Thirty-seven survivors were rescued from life rafts, including Ensign John K. Richards and Assistant Surgeon L L Adamkiewicz among others. The vessel, part of a convoy escort, previously saved 305 from the liner Orama in October.
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Washington
Jacob
Sims
David Worth Bagley
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Bagley
Jones
Torpedto
Ry Fair
Ife
Coats
Yaent
John K. Richards
Nelson N. Gates
Iu. L. Adamkiews
Charles Pierce
Timothy Edward Twomey
John C. Johnson
Henry A. Stoteke
Edward F. Grady
John J. Mulvane
Myron Flood
Jacob Jones
Orama
Orame
New American Destroyer Sunk in War At Sea
The report notes a large American destroyer of 1180 tons and 419 feet built in 1916 at New York Ship Building Camden. It marks the second American warship sunk by German torpedoes since U S entry, with other losses including the patrol boat Alcedo and the destroyer Chauncey, while the destroyer Carain was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ship Building Company
Camden
N. J
Turebine
United Prean
United States
Government store fire and Austrian arrests splashed in Chicago
Four Austrians were arrested by federal operatives after a government warehouse fire on the south side destroyed a five story building and thousands of dollars worth of army clothing and blankets. Two floors and the roof collapsed as explosives were removed from an adjacent warehouse. three of the four arrestees were later released.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
Framen
Central
Muskrat Proposed as Wartime Meat Alternative
A Winona, Minnesota report to the local Association of Commerce argues muskrat or marsh rabbit meat can substitute chicken. It notes over 4 million rounds of god meat going to waste along the upper Mississippi valley and urges national food administration action. Trappers say five to seven chants per pound could supply meat. muskrat fur remains valuable.
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Associated Preas
Winona
Misa
Winona Association of Commerce
Migsixsipp
Boy Confesses Burglary In Small Town
Special to The Orth wie Lenn Menaniut Joseph Godudhardt age don ont Mr and Giddhard Fourth street confessed burglary of the billiard hall on Maln street Thursday night. Chief Hubert picked him up yesterday afternoon after a severe police jall picket. He led officers to his home where three billiard balls valued at 65 were hidden beneath an outside stairway. The sum of 34 from a small cash drawer at the hall was recovered on the high school grounds when Godudhardt guided officers to the hiding place.
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Joseph Godudhardt
Giddhard
Fourth Street
Maln
Goddhardt
Hubert
Aoamall
Tall
Guddianit
Godéhardt
de Morpiguert
Resignation of Milwaukee Draft Board Member Melms
Governor Phil «Today» accepted the resignation of F. T. Melms Sevialat of Milwaukee as a local draft board member. The move followed Melms alleged ties to the arrest of three deputies and federal agents for interrupting a mass meeting where seditious language was used by a speaker.
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E. T. Melms
Sovialise
Uby
Madison
Wis
Philipp Tofay
F.T. Melms
Sevialat
Milwaukee
Melma
Finland moves toward republic under senate plan
A Finnish senate proposal to make Finland a republic sets a six year presidential term with elections starting January 15 and the president to take office April 11, while the premier heads the republic until then. The report comes via Helsingers and notes the old system will end.
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Senate
Stockholm
Finland
Helsingers
Winter Weather Grips Wide United States
A December weather forecast shows a cold wave sprawling from the Great Lakes to the Gulf, with snow and freezing temperatures disrupting shipping and transportation. Ice-bound lakes, slowed river traffic, and widespread delays affect Duluth, Sault Ste Marie, Chicago, and surrounding regions as forecasters expect continued cold snaps and unsettled conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Sonight
Tormon
Dureau
Kentucky
Ohin
Gulf Coase
Misaissippi
Inke
Duluth
Minn
Dee
Seren
Naviga Bation
Contine
Tre Ja
Jin
Boate
J. W. Rhodes
Fort William
Cranadian Uscain
Missabe
Allanez
Record of extreme cold and storms across states
The report details frigid temps with Williston at 28 below zero and other lows in Bismarck, Valentine, and Charles City, plus storm warnings from Milwaukee to Kentucky. It notes rapid temperature drops, forecast lows tonight, and widespread travel disruptions from a severe winter system. New York also endures a brisk snowstorm with subfreezing temperatures and heavy traffic impact.
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Ashland
Wis. der
Duluth
Mitchell
Winner
Philips
South Dakota
Tenn
Chicago
Middle Western
Central Plain States
Alleghenien
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texan
Wisconsin
Indiena
St. Louis
Oklahoma City
Williston
United States
Weather Bureau
Bismarck
Valentine
Nehwe
Kuluth
Minn
Charles City
Milwaukee
Ube
Hursan
Meen Alche
Venturty
Milchiuker Bay
S. Liowlie
York
New York
Duc
Ingrate at La Crosse: Morris Seized After Bar Outburst
An alleged profanity laden rant by Morris, a Chicago man, in a hotel bar led to his arrest by a secret service officer in La Crosse Wisconsin. He reportedly told patrons he would resist U S authority and refused to drink, claiming the country never did anything for him. He was unharmed in the scuffle and awaits word from federal authorities.
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Associated Pres la
Wis
Ine Sulline
Wison
Handeufa
Plarric Morris
Chicago
Morris Wis
Wilson
United States
Morris
Secret Service
Milywourlerg Socialst Society
Vilistas slain as government troops raid bandit camp
Federal forces under General Murguia clash with Vilista bandits at Sant Clara canyon. Martines Lopes and Finelto Villa die. reports claim a hundred bandits captured and sent to Chihuahua City for court martial. Also unconfirmed claims of Hipello Vilka death and ongoing government offensive toward Oflangas.
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United Presse
Cartanzista
Chihuahua Ghy
Marti
Ceners Murgula
Oflnagis Oposite Presidin
Bandits Take $10,000 In Culver City Bank Robbery
A bank hold up in Culver City California netted $10,000 for the bandits who robbed Cashier J J Byron and fled toward Vanico Induiomo biler.
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United Press
Culver City
Cal
J. J. Byron
Vanico
Badger Banks Prosper Despite Higher Wisconsin Deposits
Wisconsin state banking department reports total bank deposits risen to 41 million plus in the past year, signaling improved confidence in state lenders. Officials caution that market volatility remains and urge prudent risk management.
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Madiner
Wisconsin
Benke
Austrians Take IB DOF Remy Report Prom Meray En
Government sources in Ecuador report improving diplomatic ties with Germany as the war fronts shift. Europe sees revolts and heavy fighting as Lisbon and Oporto report unrest while British advances in France claim tactical gains near Bourlan and Cambrai. Prisoners, artillery and gas preparations mark a grim, sprawling war picture with Allied comms noting stormed points east of Asiago and shifting fronts.
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France
Cambrai
Rirnky
Bourlan
Halifax newspaper index with scattered notices and teasers
An index page listing diverse items such as social news, theater offerings, church notices, sports items, and local events. Mentions of places like Halifax and Lincoln, with scattered phrases referring to readers’ interests and upcoming services or reports. The fragmentary text hints at varied content across pages and columns.
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Halifax Floyrar
Food Control
Dahkosh
Italy
New Ally
Trinity Church
America Mines
W. Greenwood
Tisher
Owen
Lonhkosh
iTalifax
Malifax
Teuton
Round-Up of Austrians as Alien Enemies Sweep Nation
Government moves to classify Austro Hungarian subjects as enemy aliens. Dr Kunwakt, head of the Cine Symphony Orchestra association, arrested by United States Marshal Kevan under orders from the Attorney General. Authorities report arrests nationwide as wartime measures intensify.
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United Press
Vinchinati
Kunwakt
Cine Symphony Orchestra
United States
Kevan
Washington, D. C
United
Department of Justice
Toeal Au Orton
Marchamie Millien Uberis
Austria
Government Control of Railroads Likely Under Wilson Plan
Reports indicate President Wilson may move to government control of railroads to relieve transportation chaos. A federal authority could coordinate carriers, maintain essential services, and protect stakeholder interests under government management, with a decision anticipated next week after talks with Senators.
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I Wilson
Pervete Man Ugement
UATE
Scetry Daim
Steckholddes
America
Chatrtian Fairfax
Railronds War Board
Salet
Newlandson Monty
Wilson
Congress
Seven Milwaukee Men Die in Lake Michigan
Seven Milwaukee men drowned when a dredge the Desmond sank off the Calumet river mouth in Lake Michigan. The crew, from Milwaukee and St Joseph bound, were aboard the dredge Cyrd company vessel. Captain Shoersen and crew members survived as others suffered exposure while awaiting rescue.
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Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
Dar
Meyer Porreantes
Desmond
Laas
Michigan
Nouth
Calumet River
Jon
Cyrd Company
Fran St. Joseph
Mich
Taienne
Wis
Joseph Yesturday
Athe
Names guard for lawyers in Gaston court clash
Acrimony rose as the trial of Means for the murder of Stra. Miodle A. King drew repeated objections and a court order for sheriff confinement within the bar. Assistant D A Pooling of New York led cross examinations amid protests from the contendant and a court reprimand.
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Gaston F
Associated Press
N.C
Stra
A. King
New York
Ex-Czar Issad Rumor Sparks Escape From Tobolsk
A U S A report from Tiflis cites rumors the deposed czar Nicholas II may have escaped Tobolsk Siberia. Bolshevik guards allegedly disarmed at Tobolsk and plans to move him there are noted amid fear of lynching. Confirmation lacking, reports from Petrograd via the Exchange Telegraph say the exile remains guarded in Tobolsk.
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Landon
Nicholas Romanoff
Tovalsk
Siberia
Halshevik
Petrofsrad
Eizchange Telegraph Company
Nicholas
Sun Hee
Ly United Press
Washingston
B.C. Dee
Michelow Romanoff
Thia
Petrograf
Tobolske Ly Biheria
Kimplelty
Tobolsk
Caar
Ithrough & Naighboring
Dix
Eterna
Kain
Monsrebler
Libbey Defies Labor Unions Amid Quiet Labor News
Henry W Libbey declines to bring about Pebidod tle from the safety ym Sou and may face official action. Governor Burnaulat notes no need for a remes jdantative as the labor situation remains quiet with mentions of Weiss and possible Washington discussions.
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Henry W. Libbey
Paul
Minn
Libby
Winona
I Weiss
Washington
Burnaulat
Weiss
Wagsington
Dusineay
Ini
Thrown From Beer Wagon injures teamster Julivey Huth
Julivey Huth a teamster for Seitira Brewing Company was injured when thrown from his wagon seat after the horse halted suddenly on Main Street Bridge. He was taken to St Mary's Hospital with injuries believed to be serious. The wagon sustained some damage as onlookers speculated the horse foot got caught in a gap between the bridge draw and the north stationary section.
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Julivey Huth
Emey
Seitira Brewing Company
T. U. Lothman
St. Mary's Hospital
Main Street
Socialist Office Raided Amid Obscure Text and Confusion
An unclear report describes a socialist office raid with references to supply of records and literature. The text is garbled, mentioning Benin Conlivested and Cantlee Caley Thik, and ends with a vague note about a grand jury and reformers, leaving key participants and locations difficult to identify.
Continued Cold Almanac of Winter Weather
Fragmentary weather notice reports continued cold conditions across regions with mentions of temperatures near eighteen degrees and a forecast of colder air. Ambiguous place names and garbled wording indicate a routine daily forecast from a regional agency.
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Washington, BD. C
Wee
Joseph Glison
Alvina Glison
Stuart Cree
Green Bay
L. L. Adamklewicz
Hongholawa
Widole West
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Great Lakes
Associated Prevs
Washington, D.C
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Great Lakes Region
Upper Mississippi
Sault Ste Marie
Superior
Mackinaw City
Middle West Shivers
Orar Westad Tne
Austria-Hungary
Marshall
Champ Clark
House
Deak
Ingrate
LA Crosse
Der
Lounees Wilson
Bandits
Badger Banks
Faye Vrad
Dof Remy
PSE CH
Arie Irie
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Germany
Madrid
Lisbon
Portugal
Oporto
Tuy
Leridan
Asingo
Austriana
Vienna
Admiralty
Austin
Ul Hudwardt
Jwhiehad
Asiuga
Gina Hatso
Fardnery
Bourlen
Josias Sheavily
Sifferig
Togath
Berty
Troopa
Iheen
Besa
Jereet
Suctserland
Geneva
Swhiverkind
Priddy
Pypears
Awite Paerdad
Peater Laapent
Arappad
Praterdad
Poria
Leen Phere
Che Mune
Regongaie
Temiment
Ham
Nodaye
Atest
Berlin
Clathin Goda
Depres
Van
Uae
Plere
S Tyead
Tie
Issad
Ory
Civlis
Russia
Washington, i
Tiflis
Lusein Fee
Premm
Petrograd
Chursday
Armintios
Germs
Husatnik
Lelegraph
M. Varokhan
Russian Delagation
Grest-Lituvak
Tepper Weer
Husaian Delegu
Takowa
Louden
Phebisheviki
Socialist Office
Day
Lees
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