Heavy fighting west of Cambrai reported in British sector
British lines hold firm despite German assault between Bullecourt and Queant as heavy artillery and large waves of Pavarian troops attack. One breach briefly penetrates a front line, but German gains are eventually checked with machine gun and rifle fire. Meantime Italian front sees gains and counterattacks amid snow. Bolshevik and Cossack clashes noted with minor Soviet victories. Armistice in Romania declared for an indefinite period.
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Dea
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Bullecourt
Queant
Crown Prince
Rupprecnat
Bynge
Cambrai
Byng
Nike
Nike Purpose Dowkuless
Cambrai Salient
Ensis
Kaledines
Mohliex
Tamanaovoka
Teutonic
Atmhation
Germany
Atresty
Roumanian
Leon
Take Home 10 The Boys Excur sion To Montgomery
Citizens plan a Santa Claus special from Cincinnati to Montgomery Alabama on December 22 to deliver Christmas packages. Col J B Gimperling oversees mileage tickets priced 21.60 plus 4.22 return fee. round trip 81.28. Train departs Cincinnati at 6 p.m. and arrives Montgomery 11 a.m. Sunday with return late Christmas night.
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Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Cincinnati
J. B. Gimperling
Pennsylvania
Pearl and
Butler Streets
Nevnyati
Presbyterian Church and Mission Complete Medical Dressings
About sixty two members of the Presbyterian church and Favorite Hill Mission on Wednesday finished 1232 surgical dressings 11 suits and 14 hospital shirts for the Red Cross Workshop.
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Presbyterian Church
Favorite Hill
D& Ae
Mrs Gray Stricken by Severe Pleurisy and Pneumonia
Mrs M Gray is suffering from a severe attack of pleurisy and pneumonia at her home on Washington Avenue. The report notes great weather for country and mentions the timing of butchering.
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M. Gray
Washington Avenue
Sum of 31 000 000 Has Been Spent
Washington December 13 An accounting to congress for the 100000 gun war emergency fund shows President Wilson allotted 31 597 000 to 21 departments and war bodies with 21 051 000 spent. Congress asked to make the remainder available through June.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
House Appropriations Committee
Committee On Public Information
Food Administration
Ho Toy
Fuel Administration
War Trade Board
Sam Browns Belts Discontinued By War Dept Order
Camp Sherman officers must discard Sam Brown belts as the War Department bans their use. White hat straps become substitute as officers and enlisted men distinguish roles. Lieutenant Colonel DeWitt denies frostbite death claims tied to guard duty, labeling stories as German propaganda.
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Camp Stinkman
Camp Sherman
Sam Brown
War Department
Sherman
John Chamberlain
Benjamin C. Crowell
Sistant
Washington
DeWitt
Aed
Camp Perry
Confiscated Ohio Coal Aims At Relief For Public
Governor Cox announces confiscation measures on lake coal tied to northwest trade. Coal idle on Ohio sidings is allocated to families, institutions, and utilities via county fuel committees led by C K Mayer, with J B Dugan directing railways to move coal under public utilities commission authority.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
C. Baird
Cleveland
J. B. Dugan
Ohio Utilities Commission
Wilson
Dr. Garfield
F. C. Baird
Baird
Ghia
C. K. Mayer
Ohio Fuel Administration
James B. Dugan
Public Utilities Commission
Mayer
Christmas furloughs cancel gloom at Camp Sheri dan
The halt to all Christmas leaves for about 12,000 soldiers at Camp Sheridan brings sadness to the men and their Ohio families. Railroads feared crowd strain, Maj. General Treat protested the reversal, and poor weather worsened the mood as homes awaited cheer.
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Camp Sheridan
Ohio
Montgomery
War Department
General Treat
Cold Wave to Bring Severe Weather Late This Week
A cold wave moving in from the west is forecast to arrive late Thursday and Friday, with heavy snow and temperatures dropping to around 10 to 20 degrees. The onset is expected to bring the coldest conditions yet, prompting preparations for extreme winter weather.
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Pessom Holla
Toi
Frazer Brother Returns From France To Home
Berkley Frazer reports his brother John Frazer has arrived in New York City after six months with the Marietta college ambulance corps in France. John will travel west to his parents Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Frazer in Oxford, possibly Troy, while his four companions ponder their options between continuing in French service or enlisting in the United States.
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Berkley Frazer
John Frazer
France
Marietta College Ambulance
Corns
New York City
W. J. Frazer
Oxford
Troy
United States
Troy News Notes From The Post War Scene
The column references Troy residents Frazier and Yount, editor changes at Troy Times, and Frank Nunlist. It notes Pat Moran of the Phillies unhappy over player trades and possible season impacts, plus Williser’s possible retirement after a dispute with Phillies president Baker.
President Wilson on Austro-Hungarian subjects wartime status
President Wilson announced that Austro-Hungarian subjects aiding enemies face confinement, while regular residents may move and work in zones barred to Germans. Only dangerous disloyal Austrians would be arrested, reflecting a measured approach to Austro-Hungarian loyalties and manpower in U S sectors.
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Austria-Hungary
United States
Wilson
Washington
Dec
Austro-Hungary
Austro- Hungarian Empire
Department of Justice
Rah
Cold Wave Threat Looms as Furnaces Braced for Winter
Forecasters warn of a severe cold wave, with temperatures dropping by 20 to 30 degrees. Citizens are urged to conserve fuel and help neighbors in need, especially families with children. Contacts for relief are listed with local telephone numbers for fuel administration aid.
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L&th
Beggar Wm Hand Arrested in City Jail Tonight
Wm Hand was arrested last night around 1 o'clock in the city jail charged with begging and intoxication. He reportedly peeped in windows and created a nuisance and his case is to be heard tonight. Citizens of Piqua applaud the good natural gas supply during the cold snap, unlike neighboring towns. Appeals are made for truck drivers and expert mechanics to enlist before Saturday night for transfer to the national army, continuing civilian work.
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Hand
Piqua
AMP Sherman
Chillicothe
Tela
Ghigo
National Army
Major Gen Crozier Before Committee
Major General Crozier testified before the Senate Military Committee on war ordnance delays and deficiencies. He said home shortages for training exist but not on the Allied side, and predicted Europe-bound supply will ease next summer. He criticized cost plus contracts and noted wartime labor shifts limit munition production.
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Dec
Crozier
Senate
Congriss
Wadsworth
Tabor
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