French Claim Three German Batteries Destroyed In West
London dispatch reports the French war office says three German batteries were destroyed and others silenced while German trenches were blown up and Allied infantry advances won back an area along the Yser canal. In the east Petrograd says German pressures toward Warsaw were checked with heavy losses. King Peter reportedly spurred Serbian assault after declaring support for his troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
French War Office
Yser Canal
Belgium
Petrograd
Warsaw
Austrans
I Kolubara
Serria
France
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Paris
Campaten
Peter
Servia
Clechanon
Praasnisz
Vistula
Borwern Lowies
Moyer Vistula
Advances For German Army Reported In Berlin
Official military statement claims success on both western and eastern fronts. Allies’ attacks in France and Belgium repulsed, with German gains near Arras and in the Argonne. Russian forces beaten back on the eastern frontier and in southern Poland. Cavalry inflicts 250 prisoners on the east Prussian frontier. over 200 prisoners taken near Apremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
London
France
Belgium
Arras
Argonne
Poland
Vistula
Flanders
Langemark
Halled
Ypres
Apremont
St Mintel
Markirch
British Warships Coaled On High Seas Near Panama
Panama December 13 reports say a squadron of six British warships met four colliers fifty miles south of Panama and coal ed from them. A cruiser neared Balboa while a Japanese fleet was believed to operate off Chile. ships expected to join forces southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Panama
High Seas
Australia
Balboa
Chile
Notable Oshkosh Cleric and Inventor Ill in San Antonio
Special to the Northwestern reports Dr. John W Carhart, a longtime Oshkosh physician and former First M E church pastor, seriously ill in San Antonio with heart trouble. A Wisconsin conference figure, he reportedly claimed to invent a horseless carriage powered by steam after Oshkosh days, now 81 and previously in robust health until recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
John W Carhart
Thin City
Oshkosh
Mf. EL
Wisconsin
Phat
Tos
Towas Ue 1A
Gardner plan defeated in House Rules Committee vote
Washington D C December Representative Gardner sought a four hour hearing on a resolution to investigate the military preparations of the nation. The House Rules Committee rejected the measure on a straight party line vote of five to three with all Democrats voting against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gardner
House
Continuance In Bribe Case For Miss Cope
The Miss Jessie Elizabeth Cope case from Los Angeles faces a continuance to December 22. Cope refused indictment tied to Charles Alexander Providence under the Mann Act, with her as eyewitness alleging an offer to split $50,000 with District Attorney Cline, his assistant Imoe, and two other officials if they aided extortion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associatea Press
Chicago
Mise
Jessie Elizabeth Cope
Loa Anngeles
Charles Alexander
Providence
R. L
United States
Mason
Miss Cope
Alexander
Cline
Bia
Michael Imoe
Aum
Medal for the President Honors for Donation to Red Cross
President Wilson received a gold medal inscribed Neutrality and Humanity for his donation to the New York Red Cross bazaar buying a bale of cotton to support the buy a bale of cotton movement. Edward P. Ritter of New York presented the medal on behalf of a committee including Senator Hoke Smith Governor Glynn and Mayor Mitchel of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pp. V. Witter
New York
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Red Cross Bazaar
Edward ,P. W. Ritter
Hoke
Second Warning From Washington on Maytorena Clash
Washington issues a second warning demanding Governor Maytorena withdraw from the border area after verbal assurances. Insurgent Governor Jose Maytorena continues attacks on Naco Sonora despite orders while Mexican refugees seek return assistance and continued clashes threaten American territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Washington
Maytorena
Naco
Saco
Ariz
Jose Maytorena
Sonora
Carranza
Gutierrez
Sring
Nuco
United States
Mexico City
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Freeport Mexican Oil & Fuel Company
Aguilar
Francis Hazell
Mexico
Senor
Far’ Bela
Europe
Gity
Doiglas
Aris
Fonteras
Agua Prieta
German Officer Captured Hidden in Gravesend Trunk
A German army officer hid in a large trunk aboard the Batavia at Gravesend. A vigilant customs officer padlocked the trunk, opened it to reveal Aman, later identified as a German officer. He was taken to the Gravesend police station, with bedding and water found inside. The man likely escaped from internment in England and may have carried information to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hage Tran
Asend
Rotterdam
Juenden
Gravesend
Hom
Batavia
Justi- Aman
England
Germany
Leiter Failure Recalled In Wheat Corner Case
The Leiter wheat corner of 1890s Chicago is recalled in federal court before Judge Humphrey. Joseph Leiter, now in Washington, testifies about $12,000,000 loss and Leiter’s wealth, as Interior Elevator and Monarch Elevator sue for $290,935 principal and interest on notes from the corner period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negan
Associatea Preag
Chicago
Leiter
Joseph Leiter
United States
Yumphrey
Oven Leiter
Tueiter
Washington
Land
Levi 2. Leiter
Interior Elevator Company
Charles W. Lane
Monarch Elevator Company
Minneapolis
Slide in Culebra Cut Delays Panama Canal Shipping
A private dispatch from the Panama Canal Zone reports a new slide in the Culebra Cut that would delay shipping by about two days. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Panama ‘Canal Zone
Culebra
Memorial services held in Senate for Representative Irvin Pennerraf Toe
Memorial services were held in the Senate for Representative Irvin Pennerraf Toe as part of tributes announced by Associated Press from Washington. The event honored the late congressman with eulogies and remarks by colleagues and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated, Press
Washington, D
Bec
Senate Totas
Irvin Pennerraf
Cushing Destroyer to Be Launched January 16
The torpedo boat destroyer Cushing second of the name will be launched at the builder's yard on January 16. Ricky Marie J. Cushing of Fredonia, N. Y., daughter of Lieutenant Cushing who sank the Albemarle, will christen the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma “Marte L
Cashes
New Croat
Associated Press
Quincy
Maas
Cushing
Ricky Marie J. Cushing
Fredonia
N. X
Albemarle
Bequest Controversy Over Suffrage Fundin Court
Two lawsuits were filed in New York Supreme Court challenging Frank Leslie’s one million dollar bequest to the cause of woman suffrage. Florence Weissbred and Lonetta Flotlandec, grandchildren of Frank Leslie, seek $400000 each and claim Mrs Leslie’s share limits the funds to Frank Leslie and Arthur Deslie. They argue the residue should pass to Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt with no restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Leslie
Supreme Courts
Florence L. Weissbred
Lonetta J. Flotlandec
Pleiitts
Tese
Alan
Carrie Chapman Catt
Turks Raid Russian Port Near Black Sea
London reports a daring Turkish naval raid on the Rouegan port of Hatum near the Black Sea coast. The bombardment by Turkish ships is said to have left around 100 Russians killed, amid sparse activity since the Goeben’s damage and limited dispatches on vessel movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Hatum
Black
Thomas Morris Struck by Car in La Crosse Injury Report
Special to The Northwestern Thomas Morris lieutenant governor candidate was knocked down crossing the street in La Crosse Wisconsin. He suffered a fractured hand and possible internal injuries and was bedbound after the crash. His companion Miss Morris was also knocked down with multiple bruises. Local driver Harry Coleman, a local capitalist, was involved in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
la Crosse
Wis
Dee
Thomas Morris
Harry Coleman
Thanksgiving donations aid Homer Inc from Ladis benevolent society
Generous contributions reached over 700 in cash and a substantial gift of goods for the Homer Inc. Thanksgiving drive supported by the Ladis benevolent society covered November 21 to December 9. Cash gifts ranged from twenty five cents to 100, with many 25 or 30 dollar checks. a wide array of clothing, firewood, pantry staples, flour, sugar, vegetables, and meats were donated. School children contributed most items, plus magazine subscriptions and a Daily Northwestern for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladis Fenevolent Society
Jattar
Northwestern
Spanish War Veterans Nelson Miles camp elect officers
Nelson A. Miles camp No 1 elects officers for the coming year led by Commander Capt Carli senior vice commander William Patton junior vice commander William Warrey officer of the day Joseph Wyman and others. An installation is planned with Muirden as installing officer at GooAOR on January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
Alfle
Capt
Carli
Wiliam Atton
Coramdmler William Warrey
Joseph Wyman
Ruud
RF Friudemanus
Thria Veara
John Streleh
Phe
Mis Late Jones Chaplein
Tenry Turler
Betsey Smith
Mra
Mertha Papke
Mix Willhun Satan
Aselstane
Donald Satan
Preda Sutton
Patriotic Instrintor
Mig Lima Shaw
Life term for slayer in Green Bay case
Green Bay man Karnee Kutnik, a 20 year old Russian, was sentenced to life in Watpun State Prison by Judge Henry Grans in Kewaunee county court. He killed Samuel Bear and wounded Max Feymann near Algoma after a car outing, then disposed of the bodies before fleeing to Sturgeon Bay where he was captured. Hermann survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Dee
Karnee Kutnik
Watpun
Henry Grans
Kewaunee County
Kutnik
Algoma
Inquest Open Over Death of George Wenry Prine
An inquest into the death of George Wenry Prine, body found submerged in the Fen river near Osceola street, was ordered by District Attorney T2 ID McDonald. A coroner's jury, including Edward Staples and others, viewed the remains at Mrs. Mary Philipp’s home and adjourned to Tuesday, December 15 for proceedings before Justice J. 10 Beutler on the opposite side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wenry Prine
Osceola Street
Fen River
McDonald
Mary Philipp
Eighth Street
J. 10 Beutler
Justier of the
Christmas Dinner Arrangements for County Officers
The paper lists society notices and local events including a Golden Wedding Anniversary, a perfect baby boy, a proposed tru ce in Walla, a State Supreme Court decision in Williams V Northwestern, a speech at the Elka Lodge of Sorrow, and local theater and school football items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla
Rook Cereeerese
Broad
Texas
Dresden
Menasha Couple Divorced After Court Hearing
In Menasha circuit court Judge Parnell grants Mary Paulowsky divorce from Wanzel Paulowsky. Mary receives custody of three children aged nine to twelve and the defendant must assign real estate interest and share household goods except a wheelbarrow and his worn clothes. Allegations include cruelty non support and drunkenness. Married June 5, 1900 in Menasha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cireuit
Mary Paulowsky
Wanzel Paulowsky
Parnell
Thervan
Paulowsky
Tual Menaaha
Woodin
iTarvey Jones
Atinisk
India
Stanisliua Stefansk
Frank Stel'rinski
Veronien Stefanaki
Rm Deer
Donut
Hearing on Opening Road in Town Board Authority Proceedings
The county board of supervisors committee on roads held a hearing to decide reopening a neglected road near the town of Tuor. Petitioners urged restoring public travel by rebuilding two bridges. testimony covered the road’s history and prior ownership. The committee will prepare a report for the county board at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
County Board of Superstors
Tne
Heav
Asi
Juha Wo Phan
Tae Joommitttes
Volleyball Tourney Opens With Tight Opens
In a brisk afternoon at Vinton Share held yesterday teams from the Union Tow Men League opened play. Notable performances came from Joe Mites Carn Libby and Charles A Dansmoe as they helped their squads post strong showings. Next week's schedule features Jox versus Clark on Monday and Nims versus Sehe on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton Shareheld
Chirk
Eaget
AL Wo Pex
GN Sebg
Te Jox
Clark
Nims
Sehe
Heaviest Snow Of The Season Hits Midwest Regions
Storm brings two to four inches of snow across northern Missouri eastern Kansas and much of Iowa and Nebraska. Snow depth peaks in the lower Missouri valley while relieving conditions shift from last night to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associatedress
Kansas City
Miasouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri Valley
Captain Rivers Resting Easier After Pneumonia Battle
New York December 12 Captain Johnny Rivers of the Boston Braves, aged 11, is reported to be resting easier after a comfortable night in a hotel room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Johnny Rivers
Boston Braves
Toont Hotel
Stock Market Reopens In New York After Four Month Hiatus
Trading resumes on the New York Stock Exchange at 10 a.m. with 192 issues approved for trading after a four and a half month pause. Volume is high but most trades are small, led by gains in General Motors and other major issues while many stocks dip. The reopening echoes prewar activity as brokers crowd the floor and visitors observe from the gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Aothyo
Stouks
United States Steel
Alt
The
Exchange
Jf 9
Trinity
Umea
Rock Bolton
Heudmy
Dtedenbie Bowskeam Salu
Aibuneh
Jew Sauade
General Motors
Aluinium
Tridigg
Texas Company
Ateck
Rulwiy
Kridme
Bours Hansaetions
Pinery Camp Elects Officers at Woodman Hall
Pinery Camp Elects Officers at Woodman Hall last evening with Venerable Counsel Eugene Clark and other officers named. New officers will assume posts at the January 8 meeting in 1975, including Fred Reiter as Worthy Adviser and August Packer as Trustee for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linery
Modern Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Ils
Flugens Clark
Fred Reiter
Ira Parker Jr
Uriman
Robert 2
Bamery
Judson Daniels
Drooo
Werner
Meusxel
August Packer
Piners Camp
Weather summary hints at cold night and Sunday chill
Fragmentary report notes a cold night with possible snow and a colder Sunday forecast. Sporadic terms point to local observations and temperatures, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertainty about exact times, places, or figures.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teutons
CaXia
Kaiser
Eantera
Federal Offcial
Guiterrez
Martorena
Randchildren
Frank Lesthe
Corny
Mumdred Esata Ison
Mosibecament
Turkish Warshipaat
Baints
Black Sea
Steack
Crosathy
Myron T. Herrick
Myron T Herrici
Ind
Lerrick
Credit Goniets
Miles Camp
Anailiney
Dolnt Tantaltia
Fon
Slayer
Prower
George Prine
Yee
Menasha
Mpn
Wenzel Daulowsky
Parmners Tate
Consiel
Aidea
Vrogeens
Jhareb
Minsouri
Kansana
Taya
Evers
Pinery Camp
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!