Turks Ready to Ship Food to Teutons in War Talks
Turkish leaders express readiness to supply Germany with vast quantities of cotton, copper, and other materials, arguing Turkey’s war effort and potential victory will benefit Central powers. Dr Nazim Bey criticizes American reporting and stresses Turkey’s resilience and need for US trade despite closer ties with Germany.
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Abaltn
London
Germany
Noxim Bey
Young Turks Committee
Turkey
Berlin
Nualin Hey
Tureylum
Anim
Nazhne Bey
Condi
Ione
America
United States
Nazim Bey
Entire Family Slain in Texas Fire Murder Mystery
Yorktown Texas workers report an all day hunt with bloodhounds failed to locate suspects in the mass murder of John Mara and his four children. The bodies, found amid the smoldering ruins of their home on a road between Yorktown and Nordheim, show they were killed in their sleep as the house burned. Firefighters and neighbors discovered the scene after the blaze began.
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Yorktown
Tex
Dewitt County
John Mara
Ite Road
Here
Xardhetn
Juarez Rioting Across Bridge as Mobs Seiz American Passage
Chaos erupted in Juarez with mobs near the International bridge, passengers including Americans stranded as crews defect to El Paso a crane of exiles gathered seeking passage to the United States. Stores closed and looting reported while troops pledged to stay until a local general signed surrender terms issued by Carranza.
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Touptit
Che Cap Cacapagsac
el Paso
Juaréz
Tuarve
Joya
Manund Ochoa
Carranza Goernment
Villa Generala
Ochoa
Teuton Plots NUS Over Large Field
New York December 21 federal grand juries investigated plots to disrupt wartime industries and blow up powder houses at Niagara Falls as prosecutors probe Labor Council links and exchanges. Key figures include Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison under scrutiny for alleged conspiracy and arms shipments via trunks seized by customs officers. Frederick Metzler, Koenig’s stenographer, testified after immunity was granted. authorities pursue a man referred to as the missing link in the conspiracy.
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New York
Welland Canal
Labor
National Peace Council
Samuel Gempers
Amierican Federation of Labor
Labor Cavnell, Ly
Cubpowea
Grand Jin
Frank Morrison
Muderiton
Walland Canal
Paul Koenig
Washington
Niagara Falls
Michigan Central
Grand Trunk International
Marshall
United Sites
Ron
Uhe
Custome
Rotterdam
Federal Statutug
Frederick Metzler
Koenig
Federal
Metzler
American interests prepare to resume operations in Mexico
American investors plan to restart mines in Northern Mexico after the revolution. Engineers from the Mines Company of America proceed to assist, with the Monterey smelter of American Smelting and Red Refining intact and set to operate by year’s start. Rehabilitation of National Railways at Mexico may not begin until late February as rolling stock and bridges require attention.
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New York
Amiericana
Mexico
Mines Company of America
Monterey
American Smelting and Redtine Company
Tange
Acuin
el Rayo
Chihuahun
United States
Ohio at flood stage near crest in Evansville
The Onto river at Evansville Indiana rose toward the crest forecast by the weather bureau and was climbing steadily. Officials estimate about 500 families will be driven from their homes as the river nears a 40 foot stage.
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Evansville
Ind
Eather ‘Bureau
Weather summary for major cities with fair to cloudy midweek
San Antonio and surroundings show fair and warmer conditions Wednesday. Chicago Milwaukee and New York report cloud cover with cooler nights. Kansas City and Washington expect mostly clear to partly cloudy skies Wednesday with varying overnight lows. Wind directions favor southeast to northwest in several locales. Temperature ranges span from mid teens to mid twenties across the listed cities.
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ST. Jocis
Vlawdy
Warner
Kansas City
Laai
Washington
Ufa
Douriy Wesmerday
New Plot 18 Unearthed in Washington Dec 21
Report from Washington Dec 21 says DOJ agents unearth a possible new plot against American neutrality. Chief Bielaski of the Bureau of Investigation refused to detail the alleged conspiracy as arrests may follow whether the inquiry targets the Welland canal or other strategic interests.
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Washington, B.C
Department of Justice Investigat
Welland Canal
Bielaski
Bureau of Investigation
Todus
Pew
Kaon
Eee
Indictment in Chicago Infant Death Case Sparks Recall Talk
Fort Worth dispatch reports a Cook County state attorney seeking grand jury action over Dr Mary J Baiselden linked to the death of the Bellinger infant at the German American Hospital Chicago on November 17. A recall effort fears extravagance as Mayet Tyrie and other signers push action amid a wave of public debate.
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Lucey
Fu Maclay Hayne
Cook County
J. Baiselden
Bellinger
Lapital
Chicago
Iter Grand Jury
Jur Huiseléen
Ghsahne
Dr. Mas~eiden
Mi Gsehoul Jung
Tapumaty
Fort Worth
Tex
Mayet Tyrie
Reichstag Votes Large War Credit
The Reichstag passed a large war credit of ten billion marks amid a split vote with nineteen opposing. Socialist spokesman Friedrich August Geyer said efforts for peace failed due to annexation aims of both sides. Dispatches from Amsterdam attributed the report to Reuters.
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Ndan
Reichstag
Berlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
Friedrich Augustiar
Geyer
Protest Against British Cruisers Sparks U S Protest
Washington reports a U S protest over British cruisers near American ports, condemned as unwarranted interference with commerce, following an incident involving a New York to Newport News steamer. London dispatch notes the British steamer Hony and Helford sunk, with all hands lost on the Helford.
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Washington, DC
New York
Newport
States Department
Mrs Herbert Asquith Seeks Injunction Against The Globe
London chancery court resumed the case of Mrs. Herbert T. Asquith wife of the premier. The injunction to restrain the Globe from publishing alleged sedulous articles was granted. Earlier she was accused by counsel of disloyalty and association with German prisoners and described as traitor and disgrace in her sex.
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London
Herbert T. Asquith
Globe
Chancery Court
PLAN TO MAKE USURY CURES FEDERAL LAW
Washington plans a new usury act after holidays. Senate Gore of Oklahoma proposes national banks maintain interest rate schedules for all loans and notes. Attorney General would sue for excess charges and offenders face bonds loss equal to excess costs.
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Washington
D. C
Duc
Banking and Currency Committees
Congress
Gore
Oklaloma
National Banking Association
Hatike
Paris Tex., Mystery Deepens in Tarline Walton Case
Investigators in Paris Texas pursue leads in the killing of Tarline Walton found with her throat cut. Walton’s father V. Walton was arrested on murder charges and transported to Greenville for interrogation. Detectives expect days of work to build a preliminary hearing as searches continue near the Walton home.
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Paris
Tex
Treminder
Aliss
Tarline Walton
Vd. Walton
Pike
Greenville
Mekatte
Warten Seis Slabr
Warton Hone
Embargo Likely on Gulf Exports Warned by Rail Officials
Galveston reports a probable embargo on grain lumber cotton and canned goods as Gulf ports face car shortages. W E Maxson, general superintendent of Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe, warns if one line halts shipments others will follow. CP Steubmey, transportation chief for Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, urges shippers to limit unnecessary car use to ease congestion at Gulf yards and wharves.
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Galveston, Or
W. E. Maxson General
Gulf, Colorado and Savia Fu Railroad
Gulf
Inkansas
B. Steuym
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Roail
Chicago
Galveston
Gulf Ports
Sity
Veteran Clark found shot in Texas yard
The body of BO Clark a wealthy timber veteran was found shot in his yard near Mablin Texas His chest showed a gunshot wound and a pistol lay nearby A coroner's verdict of suicide was rendered with health issues cited as the cause and his finances said to be in good condition He was 78 years old
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Mablin
Tex
BO Clark
Tadee
Sabeile
Russian fleet shells Varna area as Bulgaria port key
Athens telegraph notes Russian cruiser and destroyers approach Varna on the Black Sea coast near Burgas. Reports say sixteen transports with troops bombard the coast while authorities note strategic rail termini and home forces concentrated at Odessa.
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London
Dor
Athens
Exchange Telegraph Company
Abd Yen
Bule Sarin
Vana
Varna
Burgas
Black Sea
Serbia
Bulgaria
Odessa
Rissa
British Loss on Gallipoli Three Wounded
London reports British forces withdrew from Suvla Bay and Anzac on the Gallipoli peninsula with five wounded and six guns destroyed. Prime Minister Asquith notes Helig Position retained and praises Australian and New Zealand troops. Mention of Paris conference and changes in senior commands. Albanian Durazzo cited as latest Teutonic-Bulgarian objective in Balkans.
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Asquith
London
Mec
Suvin Bay
Anzec
Gallina Wvainsula
Sutta
Dardanelles
Cambalan
Asauith
Helice
Anzac
Helica
Gallivuli
Wari
Samra
Birdwood
Ure Prenster
French
Douglas
Paris
France
Russia
Italy
United Kingdom
William R. Robiertson
Wear
Vrance
Army Treadquarters
Archibald Murray
Duraza
Balkans
Austrian Charge Calls Upon Lansing
Washington note: Baron Erich Ziweldinek of Austro Hungary embassy called on Secretary Lansing to discuss the Ancona matter. He had copies of the second U S note and indicated Vienna's intent to form informal channels. If discussions worsen, Vienna may reply to force a U S conference.
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Washington
T. C
Erich Ziweldinek
Lansing
Ancona
Baron Ziveldinek
United State
Vienna
Aweidinel
Leauisiz
United Sites
Anite
Teuyy Domea
Oyna
Utes
Abunwil
Anus Dart
Ari Baron Ham
Occu
Berlin retreat and Turkish offensive shift at Gallipoli
Reported Allied lines say British forces withdrew from Anze and Sovla Bay areas as Turkish attackers launched a ferocious assault. Turkish gains forced Allied positions back to Que sea, with heavy losses inflicted on British units and continued bombardment along the Gallipoli peninsula.
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Berlin
Sapvilles
Anse
Sovla Bay
Gallipoll
Rosul
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Sager
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Wilson
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Jon Uidertrom
Prancis Bowes Sayre
Willan Gibbs
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Ted
Hony
Tetung
Ophelia
Helford
Glasgow
Ask
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Steen
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