Allies Renew Offensive Between Aisne and Lette Rivers
Paris dispatch reports a vigorous Allied push on the main highway to Laon with German batteries destroyed at Craonune and lively bombardment near Zendresse, five miles west of Craonne and three miles north of the Aisne, marking the closest Allied approach to Laon.
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Aisne and
Lette
Paris
France
Aisne
Laon
Craonune
Zendres
Zendresse
Craonne
Northern Poland Battles Progress as War Says
Berlin reports the northern Poland battles proceeding normally and enemy attacks in southern Poland repulsed. The eastern fronts have captured 80,000 unwounded Russian prisoners from battles between November 11 and December 1.
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Berlin
Germany
Louadon
Poland
War Office
President Poincaire and Joffre Visit King George
Paris dispatch reports President Poincaire and General Joffre visited King George with General Sir John French. They met at luncheon and dinner and announced a meeting of the allied governments heads.
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Poincaire
General Joffre
King
George
Paris
France
Joffre
King George
John French
Victory by Christmas in War Talks Across Fronts
London dispatch reports a decisive victory aim by Christmas in the vast war zone. With five countries at the front, authorities expect strenuous efforts to push a drawn out struggle toward decision in the west Poland and at sea. The fighting balance shifts then stalls in each region.
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Edward L. Keen
London
England
West
Poland
Germans Repulsed Russians Capture Plock and Now Hold it In Force
German forces repelled an assault as Russian troops reportedly captured Plock and then pressed to maintain control. The clash marked continued fighting with both sides claiming territorial gains amid shifting front lines.
Russians Defeated Along Entire Line in Retreat
An official report from Vienna states since starting their southern offensive the Russians have lost 19,000 prisoners 47 machine guns and 46 cannons. It adds the Przemysl garrison repelled a northern attack and the Carpathian battle continues with Russians defeated along the entire line and retreat underway.
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Vienna
Austria
Berlin
London
Przemysl
Russians Admit Heavy Casualties in Latest War Update
Petrograd dispatch reports Russian forces admit heavy losses through November two: 972 officers killed, 19,511 wounded, and 3,679 missing amid ongoing fighting.
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Petrograd
Russia
German Attacks Repulsed by Allies Near Ypres
Paris report says German assaults on trenches recently seized by the Allies in the Ypres region were repulsed. Official war office statement issued today notes the enemy attacks failed to progress and trenches remain in Allied hands.
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Paris
France
Ypres
War Office
Night riders raid reports prompt investigations in Kentucky
Investigations were ordered after new reports of whipping and dynamiting by night riders reached Western Kentucky. In Caldwell county two cabins owned by Black residents were dynamited, telephones cut, and in Hopkins County a man and woman were abducted from a home and beaten. the man allegedly was mutilated with a knife. No official reports were filed.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Caldwellounty
Hopkins
Granty
Rich Manufacturer Shot in Home Incident
A wealthy manufacturer was killed in his residence on W.8, with evidence suggesting the shooting occurred inside the house. Police report the scene contained signs of a struggle, and investigators are examining nearby witnesses for motives and possible suspects.
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Rich
Mayor Knotts to Testify Before Marion County Grand Jury
Former Gary Indiana mayor Thomas Knotts arrived in Indianapolis and said he would appear before the Marion County grand jury that evening to testify in the bill juggling probe. He has previously dodged the grand jury.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Knotts
Gary Ind
Bill
Knotts
Riots in Valparaiso injure many Germans courted by troops
Anti German riots sweep Valparaiso as crowds attack the German consulate and other buildings. Troops are called out and several are wounded. The unrest follows alleged neutrality violations by German ships and reports of a naval base at Juan Fernandez.
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Santiago
Chile
Valparaiso
Chili
Juan Fernandez Islands
Chilean
Pacific
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