Turks in Jerusalem Raid Church and Mistreated Christians
Dec. 2 report from Washington describes Turkish forces mistreating Christian priests in Jerusalem and looting church treasures valued in the millions. Monsignor Cuipasseie, patriarch of Durussieni, is said to have resigned, and Bukine Picearde, a priest, died from Turkish brutality. The Holy Sepulchre church suffered desecration amid wartime guards and destruction around the sacred site.
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Jerusalem
Holy Church
T. C
Dritieh
Dellars
Bertinhe
Cuipasseie
Patri
Durussieni
Fragmented Temple History in 1808 Fire and 186% Restorations
The text describes the Amyiox structure suffering a devastating fire in 1808 and subsequent restoration by various architects in 186% amid international trade agreements. It notes a southern courtyard entrance, a sealed sepulcher, and a church interior featuring sixteen-nideel chapels with diverse dedications by different creeds and nationalities.
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Amyiox
Mranve
Russia
British Lose Seventeen Ships In Week of Losses
A chaotic report details British naval losses with numerous ship names and unclear context. The piece cites "Lee" and mentions a heavy week of sinking vessels as ships were engaged and casualties indicated, though exact figures and events are obscured by garbled OCR.
Approves Work Plan Amid Holiday Season Delays
A garbled report notes approvals and delays during the holiday period. It mentions Administrator Hatfield, plan endorsements, and various unrelated sentences about divorces, marriages, and scattered personal notices with unclear dates and places. The text remains fragmented and challenging to parse accurately.
Teutons Press On Italian Front Amid Heavy Fighting
British war bulletin reports renewed German drives on the Italian line with heavy snow hindering operations. Artillery and trench battles redden front lines as German and Allied forces exchange fire and aircraft activity continues over northern fronts.
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Teutons
Ryling
Luswon
Luestiy
Fred Fron
World War Strains Hit Allied Fronts and Italy
Dispatches from Washington report British and French fronts under pressure as Italy seeks reinforcements. US and Allied forces mobilize divisions and weather hampers offensives, while naval and political maneuvers unfold nationally and abroad.
Gun contract delay blamed on rigid rules and older arsenals
Senate hearing criticizes ordnance officials and rigid specifications for the Browning gun program. Colvin and Crozier clash over who should inspect arsenals as production delays stretch into months. Colt Arms vice president Hanson cites machinery upgrades and joint civilian panels delaying contracts amid debates on skilled labor shortages.
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Washington
D.C
Senate
Frea E H. Calvin
American
Parta
Springfield
Baker
Colvin
Grogler
Orde Dunce Turenus
Crogler
Crozier
Paard
Ly Secretiry Mike
Manson Wis Ienginder
Amamugit
Hanson
Wis
Manson
Germany
Hive
Wadsworth
Meehing
Leon
Bering
Gui Wallsmew
Damian
Joneral
Shane
Soldiers to get Christmas leaves after all
The War Department granted furloughs to many soldiers during Christmas. Orders allow commands to issue passes not to exceed 50 percent of their men between noon December 22 and reveille on the 26th. Selection rests with unit commanders. camps around San Antonio prepare for holiday observations and entertainment, with details at Camp Travis Camp Stanley and other posts.
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War Department
Varios
San Antonio
Furiougha
Egts
Iis Regnuine
Hodda’ Tan
Euch
Sat Antonio
Regimienizl
Chefetian
Camp Travis
Young Men's Christha Association
Ly Battery A and Sonply Company
Twentieth Field Arlivery
Camp Stanley
Il 1
Mothuer
Hdrd Glase
Mulliken Brooke Wayne
Edyard Wulff
Marjorie Glaze
Virginia Wheat
Kan
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Ste Chast
Kansas City
Moma. Sons
Cred
Supply Company
Andy
Aurettes
Cruft
Civil War Spreads in Russia Reported from Front
Contained fragment notes fighting in Russia with railway disruption near Ekaterinburg and a mention of a Krasno-Sibirsk route disrupted by a mine blast. The wording is garbled but implies civil conflict expanding across regions and transportation impacts.
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Russia
May Summons Reichstag and Armistice Negotiations
Armistice talks advance between Prussia and central powers with Dr von Kuehlimann and Count Czara traveling to Brest Litovsk accompanied by advisers as Berlin prepares a special session. Bolshevik actions include controlling northern front divisions and death penalty debates. Russian contract work suspends in Madison. over 300 workers laid off as a foundry misses payment.
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Psapers
Krilenks
Bolsher Sviki
Kaledines
Rev Andcombes
Remier Minster Verenske
Petrograd
Tammerfors
Finland
Mink
Madison
Der
Morehan
Germany Would Yield African Colonies in Peace Terms
Reported by central powers negotiators, Germany contemplates granting up to colonial withdrawals in a broader peace plan with Russia. Officials say self determination for nations is essential, while seeking to remove indemnities and discuss terms with all parties. The first conference focused on who would participate and timing of talks.
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Bee
la Press
Dee. Manolis
Wis Renurt
Londiegsi
Jay
Ussia
Midas
Rus
Russia
Food Census Ordered for Merchants Stores and Hospitals
The Department of Agriculture announces a nationwide food census requiring every business handling food to report stock values by a specified date. The survey targets merchants, shops, hotels, schools, hospitals, and other food-related entities, with outreach coordinated by Adolph Grange of the Hess tall Merchants Association and the Merchants receiving forms directly from the department.
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Cémiplinva
Secon W
Iherxoney Food
Sirvey
San Antonio
Department of Agriculture
Mative Adolph Grange
Hesstall Merchants Association
Sui
Fragmentary note on safety deposit box at a city bank
A damaged fragment describes a safety deposit box at a local bank with unclear names and actions. It mentions a bank, deposits, and a subplot involving a teen and a painting, but many words are garbled.
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Boson Rothe
Cucago
Tyat
Stite
Summrit
Nile
Lourhed
Mygarey
Armour Gets Rake Off To Keep Big Plant In Chicago
A fragmentary report from a federal inquiry in Chicago describes proceedings where J Ogden Armour and associates faced questions over profits from yard sales and alleged rebates. The Boston broker named Mesynden assisted in the scheme. The testimony hints at internal maneuvers to shield the company’s plants in Illinois and elsewhere.
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Armour
Chicago
Warhingtis
Ue Tien
Pyadé
Uliengi
Foc
Hart
Ius
Thame
Steeck
J. Ogden Armor
Sas
Boston
Firmal Bank
New York
Revelry at Gunter Holt New Year Festivities
A garbled report describes a New Year celebration at the Gunter Holt hotel with music and dancing. It notes prohibitions on intoxicated conduct, mentions War Department influence over the event, and promises further details from organizers.
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Gunter Holt
War Department
Iretel
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