Sinking of German cruisers Scharnhorst Gneisenau Leipzig in Falkland Islands battle
British government confirms sinking off the Falkland Islands of German cruisers Scharnhorst Gneisenau and Leipzig with about 1800 men lost. Berlin and London reports detail German ships Dresden and Nurnberg pursued while British forces claim minimal casualties. The battle ends a long South Pacific and South Atlantic chase, with surviving German crews to be determined.
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Tokio
Japan
Falkland Islands
South Atlantic
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Leipsis
Strp
London
Leipzig
Sir Frederick Sturdes
Atlantic
Dresden
Nurnberg
Admiralty
Admiral von Spee
Los
Leipsic
Count von Spee
von Spee
Chile
Monmouth
Good Hope
South Pacific
Strait of Magellan
Horn
Sebernhorst
Weipsig
Leipele
Nura- Wie
Alan
Montevideo
Uruguay
Wittess
Uleers Dresden
Brite Font
War not popular Liebknecht claims
Amsterdam December 10 Dr Karl Liebknecht socialist and lone Reichstag dissenter against war credits says the war is unwanted by those affected. He calls it a Napoleonic bid to crush labor, driven by German Austrian secret diplomacy. Report from Santa Cruz on Argentine coast notes 1,500 German soldiers aboard the cruiser Prince Estel.
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Reichstag Socialist
Amsterdam
Karl Liebknecht
Reichstag
Por
Santa Cruse
Argentine
Prince Estel
South Atlantic
East Moline man’s fine suspended on malicious mischief charge
L Burner of East Moline faced County Judge Nels A. Larson this morning on malicious mischief charges. A 30 day jail term was suspended, allowing the defendant to avoid imprisonment pending further court action.
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L. Burner
East Moline
Nels A. Larson
Chrisman Man Arrested President Accused in Fraud Case
Chicago December 10 Frederick K Thayer president of the Rayfield Motor Truck Company of Chrisman Illinois was arrested on an incident filed last July charging a confidence game. Miss Frank Gray Shaver an automobile dealer from Menominee Michigan said she lost 5000 investing in the stock of the corporation stating the firm did not manufacture cars and existed only to sell stock.
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Rayfield Motor Company
Chicago
Frederick K.thayer
Rayfield Motor Truck Company
Chrisman
Frank Gray Shaver
Menominee
Mich
Evers in serious condition with pneumonia
New York December 10 The condition of Johnny Evers second baseman for the Boxtons worsened today as reports spread that he has pneumonia in one lung.
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New York
Johnny Evers
War Update Reports German Line Yielding in France
The French war office says the German line across France is giving way. British ships pursue German cruisers Nurnberg and Dresden while Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and Leipzig face unknown opposition. Emperor William reportedly feverish with pneumonia unconfirmed. Ypres Furnes bombardments persist as Argonne and Meuse heights show gains. Petrograd notes relentless eastern fighting. Cracow battles see Russian wings driven back with heavy losses.
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French War Office
France
South Atlantic
William
Belgium
Poland
Nurnberg
Dresden
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Leipzig
Tokio
Argonne
Meuse
Petrograd
Galicia
Berlin
Cracow
Herrick says duties in Paris cost him 400000
Former ambassador Myron T. Herrick returned to Cleveland and told reporters at a Central armory reception that the Paris duties cost him four hundred thousand dollars. The remarks came as he plans to earn more money following the financial setback. Joliet Saloon Man Arrested. Joliet, Jan. 16. Sheriff Scholl served warrants on 119 saloonkeepers for alleged Sunday closing law violations, with 23 escaping summons ahead of a county court session. Davis Denied Recount. Springfield, Dec. 10. The state canvassing board rejected J. McCan Davis's bid for a recount in Cook county after a defeat for congressman at large.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Myron T. Herrick
France
Central Armory
Joliet
George Scholl
Weather and Sky Notes From Local Forecaster Record
Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday with a slight cold dip to 12 16 degrees. 7 am temps 21, yesterday high 27, last night low 20. Wind 5 mph, no precipitation. Humidity 90 91 percent, water stage 2.2 feet rising 2 feet in 24 hours. Evening planets Jupiter Mars. morning planets Mercury Venus Saturn. Bright star Vega noted in Lyra.
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J. M. Sherier
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Hertz
Veru
Lyra
Turkish Force at Kurna Prisoners Surrender
Subhi Bey the late governor of Basra and his Turkish force at Kurna surrendered unconditionally to the Indian expeditionary force. British troops then occupied Kurna and controlled the region from the Tigris to the sea after heavy fighting and captures of guns and prisoners. The dispatch notes casualties on both sides, including one British officer killed and three wounded.
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London
Subhi Bey
Basra
Turkey
Kurna
Persian Gulf
Tigris
Euphrates
Indian Office
G. S. Frazer
Charles Irwin Fry
Mazera
Mrs Young Is Reelected Chicago Schools Superintendent
Ella Flage Young, superintendent of Chicago schools, earning about 11000 a year, was reelected by a 16 to 6 vote aided by Mayor Harrison. John Shoop elected as first assistant. board later reconsidered, keeping Mrs Young in place. Local employment bureau reports 27 men and 17 women hired that week, totaling 1989 men and 992 women since Oct 1, 191%.
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Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
IML
Ella Flage Young
Harrison
Young
Free Employment Bureau
Cornelius Donovan
Village Destroyed By Fire In Michigan Tragedy
Vassar Mich Dec 10 The village of Owendale was practically destroyed by fire today John Novine his wife and son lost their lives The loss is 25000 dollars
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Vassar
Mich
Owendale
John Novine
Edison Fire Destroys Most of Plant in New Jersey
West Orange New Jersey December tenth a major fire at the Thomas A Edison company plant destroyed eleven of eighteen buildings and caused about seven million dollars in losses. A charred body was found in the film house where the explosion began and two workmen are missing. Seven thousand men are employed with half likely out of work temporarily. Edison vows to mobilize tomorrow and begin rebuilding as debris is cleared.
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West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
High School Strike Ends In Eau Claire
Eau Claire Wis Dec 10 The high school strike over the insult to pupil Florence Blood by principal F M Jack ended yesterday with most of the 150 strikers in attendance at noon. Many had not yet accepted the board's terms, and suspensions were possible for those absent at close of today. Three of 23 instigators were reinstated after apologizing.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Florence Blood
F. M. Jack
Jack
Aurora Doctor Has His Own Appendix Removed
Aurora Illinois December 10 Dr W P Sherman a local physician underwent his own appendix operation as patient with Dr J W McDonald performing the surgery no anesthesia chosen by the patient It was painful but a valuable lesson Sherman says and glad he came. A separate Denver Colorado dispatch reports a murder charge against Dr F W Noble in the case of Miss Ruth Merriweather society girl death linked to an operation. Dr R J Mason fiancee of the victim is under arrest in Chicago connected to the case.
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Aurora
W. P. Sherman
J. W. McDonald
Denver
Col
F. W. Noble
Ruth Merriweather
Head of Mormon Church Expires After Long Ill Health
Independence Missouri December 10 Joseph Smith president of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints is dead at 82 after months of ill health and blindness Two weeks ago he was stricken with heart disease Three days ago he expressed a wish to die He had six sons at his bedside He led the church for more than a half century and denied polygamy while denouncing its teachings and practices He was a cousin of Joseph Fielding Smith.
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Independence
Joseph Smith
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Smith
Reorganized Church of the Later Pay Saints
Little Bands of Mormons
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Utah
Reorganized Church
Joseph Fielding Smith
Latter Day Saints
Troops to reply to Mexican fire from Naco line
Washington officials say if Mexican forces opposite Naco continue firing across the border the three batteries of field artillery sent by President Wilson and Secretary Garrison will return the fire. Brig. Gen. Bliss is en route to Naco with orders awaiting. Delays at Fort Bliss blamed on railroad equipment.
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Washington, D. C
Naco
Ariz
Wilson
Garrison
United States
Tasker H. Bliss
General Maytorena
Villa
General Hill
Carranza
el Paso
Tex
Sixth Field Artillery
Fort Bliss
Illinois centennial plan to organize counties statewide
Springfield Michigan December 10 The Illinois centennial commission outlines county level organizations in every county to handle local celebrations during the centennial year. Senator Kent E Keller of Ava chairs the statewide celebrations committee and aims to enlist legislators and community groups to mobilize women’s clubs DAR GAR Sons of Veterans teachers lawyers civic groups and general residents for a landmark 100th anniversary event of Illinois statehood.
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Springfield
Illinois
Kent E. Keller
Ava
Illinois Centennial Commission
Keller
Bend
Alexander
Jersey
Women’s Clubs
Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
Civic Club
Il'nolg
United States
Gardner for Army Strong as to Be Had
Washington news reports Congressman Gardner urging a war strength bill and full mobilization amid claims of insufficient ammunition for coast defense. He cites low enlistments and weapon shortages while deriding arbitration and warning of a militarized future. Daniels backs steady navy buildup and restraint on turning the US into a war power. Senator Works proposes banning exports to European belligerents.
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Washington, D. C
Gardner
House
Garrison
Congress
Turkish Government Plans Relief Expedition to Jerusalem
The Turkish government signals willingness to admit a relief expedition for Jerusalem. Hebrew philanthropic groups in New York organize a ship via the Mediterranean to Palestine. Turkey pledges to facilitate distribution of all supplies sent from the United States.
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Washington, Ly. A
Vec. W
Jerusalem
New York
Mediterranean
Palestne
Turkey
United States
Christmas Truce Proposal Sparks Senate Resolution
Senator Kenyon introduced a resolution asking warring nations to declare a 21 day truce over US Christmas holidays, urging the congress of the United States to request a ceasefire during the period.
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Washington, D. C
Kenyon Today
Congress of the United States
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