Seattle Red Cross drives flood city with 100000 candles
Seattle races toward a Christmas membership goal as more than 100000 Red Cross members are expected in the city. The drive includes boys and girls competing for prizes and a pledge to reach 110000 members. State totals reach 204888 as volunteers press efforts during school holidays.
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Btar
Red Cross Campaign Committee
Aos
M. F. Randolph
Olympic Way
Red Cross
Seattle
Red
W. V. S. Robb
Hollywood Farm
R. R. Fox
Washington State
Green Lake District
Ralph Herr
George H. Mushick
Third Ave
Oldest Co Ed Claims at USC and Bank Vault Rescue
USC reports a 65 year old student Amy Winship enrolled in criminology, claiming to be the oldest co ed in America. In Tennessee J W Liscombe saved his life by fleeing into a vault as a water tank burst, flooding the Fentress State Bank building.
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United Preas
Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Amy Winship
WU. 8. Co
America
Loling, Tes
J. W. Liscombe
Fentress State Bank
Kaiser Declares God an Ally in War Speech
Kaiser Wilhelm addressed the German second army on the west front praising victories in Flanders and Cambrai and urging continued offensive action. He stated God is an unconditional ally and credited Him for German persistence after three years of conflict. The sermon-like speech was delivered Saturday amid ongoing war strain.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Second
Flanders
Cambrai
Second Army
West Front
Armistice Sparks German political clash over peace
Washington reports from France say the armistice with Russian Maximalists has created serious difficulties between the German government and the majority socialists. German military authorities oppose socialist assemblies and move to hinder the socialist movement. A Berlin dispatch adds that the German federal council approved Chancellor Hertling's Russian peace program, though details are blocked.
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United Preas
Washington
Committee On Public Information
France
United Press
Amsterdam
German Federal Council
Hertling
Berlin
Federal hearing in Ho MacDonald and Whitehead case
Kate Ho MacDonald and Thomas Whitehead, alleged 1 W. W., were arrested in a raid on 713 First Ave S and sought habeas relief. The matter was taken up in Federal Judge Neterer's court on Monday with Chief of Police Warren present to show cause for liberty.
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Kate Ho MacDonald
Thomas Whitehead
W. W
First Ave. S
Neterer
Warren
Holy See Urges American Children to Pray for Peace
Pope Benedict XVI? No. The Holy See asks American children to pray to the Babe of Bethlehem for peace amid war and suffering. The Christmas message, delivered through the papal secretary of state, emphasizes God’s love and the courage and sacrifice needed for global peace.
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Holy See
Children of
United Press
Rome
Pope Henedict
America
Holy Father
Bethlehem
Earth
Bazaar totals reveal sizable funds for hospital relief
The Girl War Relief Bazaar raised 127126 total after expenses. Saturday's sales reached 21712 as part of a week long effort, with 80126 for the week and 47000 carried in before opening. Welford Beaton announced sufficient funds to support the hospital. Leftover articles move to 1206 Fourth Ave HQ for sale. Purchasers not yet served may collect at the headquarters.
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Welford Beaton
Tacoma News Pushes Red Cross Drive Toward 20 000 Mark
Tacoma on December 24 reports Red Cross membership drives nearing twenty thousand with current totals around twelve thousand as volunteers accelerate fundraising efforts.
Boy Wanted at The Star Newspaper
The Seattle Star advertises an opportunity for a bright boy to learn the newspaper business. It presents a good chance for the right candidate to apply at the Business Office located at 1307 Seventh Ave.
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The
Star
Seattle Star
Seventh Ave
Germany Opens Major Offensive in Macedonia Campaign
Germany has launched a powerful offensive in Macedonia to anticipate allied operations. Along the Cerna river three attacks against Italian positions were repelled with heavy losses. Fighting continues.
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Germany
Washington
Decc
Macedonia
Cerna River
Teuton Attack Penetrates Italian Lines on Asiago Plateau
From Rome the war office reports a strong Teuton assault in the western Asiago sector aimed at Buso and Monte Valbell. The attack penetrated Italian lines by a portion of the enemy.
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Rome
Asiago
Buso
Monte Valbell
War Office
Hostile raids repelled along British front in Belgium and France
General Haig reported repulses of hostile raids on several sections of the British line. He said a raid southeast of Moehy was driven off, with enemy parties near Monehy Le Preux and west of Liabassee also repulsed. Dispatches describe Belgian seething with German troops from the Russian front.
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Belgium
Russia
France
Holland
London
Marshal Haig
Moehy
Monehy le Preux
Liabassee
War Secretary Baker Warns Against Peace Feelers
Secretary of War Baker warns that Germany seeks a separate peace with Russia during the holidays and uses peace propaganda to weaken Allied resolve. He says Germany plans a big offensive in the west while trying to knock Italy out of the fight. Our armies remain reserves of victory and must stay ready.
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United Press
Washington
Germany
Baker
Italy
West Front
America
West
Brest- Litovsk
Russia
Baker Greets Soldiers Through Seattle Star
Secretary of War Newton D Baker sends Christmas greetings to American soldiers via The Seattle Star. He emphasizes the nation’s greater love for the Prince of Peace than for war and wishes a permanent liberalized peace through martial efforts.
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Washington
Baker
Star
War Department
Newton D. Baker
Christmas Tom and Jerry Scarce in San Francisco
December 24 reports a sparse Christmas scene in San Francisco as wartime shortages and sugar constraints draw blame for the holiday shortfall. The era’s tensions echo in local life.
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United Press
San Francisco
H.C. L
Navy Officials Aboard Vessel Seizure Aimed at Bolshevik Influence
Navy officials aboard the seized Russian ship Shilka discussed actions with Capt R E Coontz and U S Attorney Clay Allen as guards patrolled Pier 5. About 21 I W W members were arrested after a large rally criticizing sabotage, while customs searched for 100000 in gold tied to the group. Federal investigators expect Washington guidance on next steps.
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R. E. Coontz
13Th Naval District
U. S
Clay Allen
Naval
Shilka
Denis Teraninoff
United States
State Department
American 1. W. W
Chicago
City workers receive Christmas salaries in advance
City employees were paid 151,762.86 in wages for the last two weeks. Regular paydays are the 10th and 25th. since the 25th fell on a holiday, warrants were issued a day early.
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Gott
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Tacoma
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NAVY
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Allen
Lieut
Becker
Naval Intelligence Department
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