Russians Describe German Slaughter at Bzura River Crossing
Belated dispatches from Petrogad report the German force crossing the Bzura river toward Warsaw met with masked Russian artillery and heavy fire in midstream. About two thousand Germans were killed and hundreds drowned as mines in the river banks exploded. The Russian advance north of the Vistula threatens the German flank.
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Petrograd
Baura River
Warsaw
Bzura
Vistula
Millinery Fire Destroys Stock at Grant’s Store
A fire at Grant's millinery store 1602 Second Ave. damaged about 1600 dollars in stock. Fire origin undetermined by the fire marshal as water and smoke ruined most hats. The blaze, near midnight, threatened upstairs rooms before the apparatus arrived. The shop is run by Fannie Grant at 614 University Ave.
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Grant
Second Ave
Fannie Grant
University At
How They Got It
A British soldier who served in German Guinea says the Germans won native aid by claiming the English planned to eat the natives. He reports this tactic as a feint used during the fighting. The account underscores wartime deception and native involvement.
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London
German Guinea
British Submarine Hero Awarded Victoria Cross
London reports Lieut Commander Holbrook of the British submarine credited with torpedoing the Turkish battleship Mesesudyiech received the Victoria Cross.
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London
Holbrook
Mesesudyiech
Austrian soldiers starving after 72 hours without food
Berlin reporting five thousand Austrian soldiers captured by Serbia are said to have endured seventy two hours without food. The dispatch notes harsh conditions and ongoing supply concerns amid the war.
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Berlin
Servia
Circle of trenches around London to deter invasion
Reports from England describe a ring of entrenched positions north and northeast of London and along the coast from Hendon to the Thames, with Dover to Leith mobilizing about 600000 troops. Harbors and waterways are mined as part of defenses amid fears of a German raid or invasion.
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London
New York
England
United Press
Hendon
Pottern Bar
Epping Forest
Thames
Lord Kitchener
Dover
Leith
England Needs American Sympathy for Christmas War Hope
London reports Lord Fisher, new first sea lord, says Britain’s Christmas cheer hinges on 100 million American Christians understanding neutrality. He urges Americans to read William Watson’s poem to America and reflect on England’s peril as World War I intensifies.
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Ed L. Keen
United Press
Great Britain
London
England
Lord Fishers
Lord Fisher
America
William Watson
Patriotic Wave Sweeps France After War Measures Vote
Paris reports unanimous approval in the French parliament for government war measures as the chamber nears adjournment. A fresh wave of patriotic enthusiasm followed Premier Viviant's address, while Allied offensives continued along the line and German resistance increased at certain points.
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Paris
Deco
Viviant
Chamber of Deputies
Poiats
Camel Rampage Alarms Paris Crowds Along Rivers
In Paris on December 23 a strange animal roamed the Seine and Marne banks frightening soldiers and peasants. An African hunting party organized a chase and returned with a two humped camel after the pursuit disrupted night life along the rivers.
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Paris
Seine and
Marne
U S Decides Refunds for Alaska Coal Claimants
The United States rules that certain Alaska coal claimants who paid zero dollars per acre are entitled to refunds. The decision affects specific applicants who filed under coal land regulations and grants retroactive relief under the policy.
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U. S
Alaska
Pantages Returns From Tour Of Circuit
Mrs. Elizabeth Seymour 70 dies in Tacoma. Murderer of unknown man found at Kent at large. Turkey shortage threatened. Frank Bennett 1317 First Ave robbed by footpads downtown Tuesday night.
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Alex Pantages
Elizabeth Seymour
Tacoma
Kent
Frank Bennett
First Ave
Large Raincoat Maker Liquidation Sale Becomes Local Sensation
A Beattie sale at 1422 Third Ave promotes high grade menswear and furnishings at drastic discounts. Thousands of dollars of merchandise including suits coats shoes hats and accessories are offered at half to three quarters off. Paid advertisement notes the Arrow Mercantile Wrecking Co. sale near Pike corner.
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The
Arrow Mercantile Wrecking Co
Third Ave
Beattie
Gloria
Packard
Corner Pike
Starr-MacPherson
Children sue for mother’s death in auto crash lawsuit
The minor children of Mrs. Lottie Reed sue for $10,000 against driver Richard M. Semmes of Alaska-Pacific Steamship Co and Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co. They say the mother, a saleswoman and their sole support, died in an auto crash on August 14 at First Ave and Senecast. The complaint was filed Tuesday.
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Lottie Reed
Richard M. Semmes
Alaska-Pacific Steamship Co
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co
First Ave
Senecast
Severe weather and political notes in 1889 era bulletin
Forecasts show fair weather through Christmas with a planned halt to canal tolls and a New York Central Lake Shore merger. Gov Harrison calls rumors of Philippine uprising unfounded as Kansas City raises 46000 for Red Cross. A paroled man shoots two. Detroit woman Caroline Becker denies murder amid charges with European anti bomb plot thwarted. Police nab four Germans foiled Rochambeau plot. Christmas ceasefire ignored. Butter and eggs price control claimed by 15 New York firms. Colorado water power bill opposed. President Morrison signs proclamation admitting Washington to the Union. Big goat farm starts in Monte Sano. Spokane injunction against C M Chamberlain operation denied. Joe Wagner arrested in Portland swallows poison.
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Lake Shore Line
New York Central
Harrison
Philippines
Kansas City
Red Croas
West Virginia
U. 8
Caroline Becker
Detroit
New York
Rochambeau
U. S
Colorado
Morrison
Washington
Union
J. J. Edens
Bellingham
Montesano
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Mary
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Union Dye Works, Inc
10Th Ave
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Egypt
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San Francisco
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Wm. Robertson
B. W. Grove
Albert Hansen
Second Avenue
Boston
Bon Marche
France
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University
Peter Kelso
Main
G. N
Mauder
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Kigsland Congregational Church
Mount Baker Park Presbyterian Church
W. A. Byers
Knights of Pythias
B. J
J. B. Chilberg
Mount Lassen
California
Charlies J. Jones
South
E. H. Smith
Washington Theatre
Board of Censorship
P. L. Lawrence
Crowley
First National Bank
Peter Bernier
Centrallheeter
Sumas
Hillman
Island Falls
U. S. Steel Corporation
P. T. Hoban
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
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Hoboken
Inner Adriatic
Supreme Court
Miller
Vancouver
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Pomeroy
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Spokane
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N. C. Allison
C. M. Chamberlain
Joe Wagner
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Fourth Ave
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