Bolshevik pressure and Rostov fighting unfold in Ukraine and Russia
Reports from the front say the rada in Ukraine stands firm against bolshevik demands while German forces and Cossacks align with the movement. Rostov on Don reportedly fell after heavy casualties on both sides as red guards retreated toward Petrograd.
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Rada
Botehekit
Russtede
Dolsheriki Commie Eters
Ukraine
Rostov-on-Doa
Petrograd
Ped
Investigation cites six million paid to Packers by stockyards line
The report alleges about 6 million in payments to Packers by the Stockyards and Terminal Railway to keep them in place. It notes a 98.5 million capitalization with surplus reportedly paid as dividends. J Ogden Armour is said to have received all profits over nine percent. Francis J. Henry leads the commission’s probe.
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Trate ‘Commission
Gee Assists
Eeee
Murdock
Francis J. Henry
J. Ogden Armour
Fragmented OCR: Feb Acat Meatiegs Cays Cendes
Incomplete text fragment mentions February events and farmers, unclear names and actions. The readable parts reference meetings and perhaps local figures but lack concrete details.
Navy hears on war work and merchant ship guns
Secretary Daniels and Paymaster General McGowan testified to a House naval subcommittee on war activities. He outlined the Navy's build up of 424 capital ships, noted submarine chasers as a necessity, and highlighted naval aviation progress hampered by factory limits. He praised gun crews trained on reserve ships and the brave sailors who man merchant vessels in danger zones.
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Washington
Daniels
MceGowan
Navy
House Naval Subcommittee
Paintels
Baker Acted Before War Not Waiting For Troops
Washington reports in senate testimony by General Sharpe the quartermaster general stated the United States faced clothing shortages before entry into the war. He said rapid mobilization would have required one million troops in March and criticized supply gaps.
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Gen. Sharpe
Senate
War Department
Washington
United States
Sharpe
Nineteen Die As U S Sub Sinks In Fog
The U S submarine F-1 was rammed and sunk by F-3 in home waters on Monday afternoon. Nineteen crew members perished, many from California, with five survivors picked up by F-3. Lieutenant A E Montgomery, commanding officer of F-1, was saved. his mother Mrs Julia Montgomery Pratt resided at Fort H G Wright New York.
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Washington
California
Daniele
A. E. Montgomery
Julia Montgomery Pratt
Fort H. G. Wright
New York
J. M. Schmissauter
Charlies C. Schmissauter
Hillis City
Tenn
Henry L. Brown
H. P. Brown
Macon
Joseph J. Burns
Ruthe Burns
San Pedro
Cal
John J. Stewart
Cella B. Campbell
Huron
Kaiser Peace Move Reported to End Annexations
Petrograd Dec 22 The Evening Post says Germany has informed Bolshevik headquarters that central powers are ready to discuss peace without annexations or indemnities but oppose self definition of nations as impracticable.
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Petrograd
Evening Post
Kentucky Wreck Kills 39 In Loolaville Collision
A rear end collision on the Louisville and Nashville route near Loolaville Kentucky killed 39 and injured 40 to 50 passengers. The crash occurred between Louisville and Nashville schedules. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as the death toll rose.
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Loolaville, Ky
Louisville
Nashville
Alice Nielsen Kowa Bride in Greenwich Ceremony
Alice Nielsen the famed American operatic singer wed Dr. L R Stoddard a New York physician in a Greenwich Presbyterian church ceremony on December 24.
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Alice Nielsen Kowa
Greenwich
Conn
Alice Nielsen
L. R. Stoddard
New York
Nebraska Government Costs Lower Than National Average
State Auditor W H Reith cites a Washington Department of Commerce study showing Nebraska per capita government cost at 403 dollars versus 510 nationally and 472 for the West North Central group. Nebraska’s 1929 expenditures total 51 746 428 with 60 242 953 revenue and 3 31 per capita cost allocations across general government health and sanitation education and other items. The state holds key properties including state house, hospitals, schools, and charities valued at millions and has no funded or floating debt alongside Iowa and others.
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W.H. Reith
Department of Commerce
Washington
Nebraska
Trinder
Minnesota
Vale
Orth Dakota
South Dakota
Fevetiack
Union
Iowa
Kansas
West Virginia
Nebraska Seventh Infantry Recognition in War Dept Dispute
Governor Neville disputes claims that delays and incidents will halt recognition of the Seventh Nebraska Infantry by the War Department. A telegram from Carter of the militia bureau notes missing papers and expedited inspection. Meanwhile Nebraska experts caution seed corn quality and selection methods for next year.
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Seventh
Nebraska
War Department
Neville
Carter
Militia Bureau
Washington
Seventh Infantry
Nebraska National Guard
Nebraska Experiment Station
Book theft shocks Nebraska high school seniors
A German language book theft at a Nebraska high school led to the loss of four books left for seniors. The Milford school board reported the incident and began steps to relocate the stolen items to the parties responsible.
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Nebraska
Jofles Linevin
Milford Board
Priority Orders for Rail Freight and War Week Plans
State railway commission enacts a December 12 priority order to move essential wartime commodities. Items include steam railroad fuel, perishable livestock, military supplies, coal for current use, and materials for hospitals, schools, and industry. Organized Agriculture Week in Lincoln January 14 19 features war related programs and experts. Nebraska faces possible local grasshopper trouble but not migratory. over $11000 funded for reading material for soldiers and camps.
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State Railway Commission
United States
Arec
Lincoln
Nebraska Corn Improvers’ Association
Nebraska
Home Economics Association
Horse Breeders Association
W R Melior
Dean E. A. Burnett
Whitten
E. R. Danielson
H. J. Gramlich
BR. W. McGinnis
W. Pugeley
Lawrence Bruner
University of Nebraska State Farm
Bruner
Washington
Wea
In Rapture With Germany War Unity League Statement
The League for National Unity issues a declaration denouncing premature peace and pledging to fight until victory. It vows to break Imperial Germany’s autocratic power and rejects territorial or economic gains, stating no common ground exists with German party factions while war continues.
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New York
League For National Unity
Passenger car brakes fail on College Avenue line
An angry passenger described a College Avenue car near 6:30 PM in Indianapolis as its brakes failed causing abrupt stops at crossings on Massachusetts Avenue and College Avenue. Some passengers were injured and told to take the next car while others rode on to the barn as the damaged car proceeded. About 20 rode the next car and 80 more faced extra fare on subsequent cars.
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Indianapolle
College Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Government plane setback for billion bushel wheat plan
The December crop report shows winter wheat acreage at 42.17 million acres, below the 47 million target. Bureau forecasts 640 million bushels for winter wheat with total yearly production aiming near a billion bushels if spring crops perform well.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop
Urge rupture with Germany sparks crowds in Buenos Aires
After Count von Luxburg telegrams, mounted patrols dispersed crowds demanding severance of relations with Germany. Heavy guards surround German properties and La Union newspaper offices. Congress may demand explanations as the issue widens. In Lancaster, Red Cross drive posts $24,446.05 and 22,249 members, surpassing the county quota by 3,249.
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Buenoa
la Union
Count von Luxburg
Congress
von Luxburg
Germany
Berlin
Irigoyen
Red Cross
Lincoln
Lancaster County
Agra
State lands sale yields bonus amid revenue push
Logan county treasurer reported to the state land commissioner that two sections once held by K J McPhertin of Stapleton were released at auction. The sale results in a state bonus of 4501 on one section and 501 on the other as revenue measures rise. The text also mentions a state food commission and a plan approved by Herbert Hoover regarding universal military training.
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Logan County
K. J. McPhertin
Stapleton
All Divisions of American Army In France Represented
The article notes all divisions including regulars, former national guardsmen, and national army men are sent to France. Companies arrive and will perform construction work at designated bases, using their experience for the task. Washington reports details of assignment and duties.
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American Armiee
France
Pram Ht Cuanto Eecmaes de Ener
I Washington
Boschee's German Syrup Ad Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year proven remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat irritation. It claims eight hours of relief from coughing and easy morning expectoration and notes availability in 80 and 90 cent bottles worldwide.
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Boschee
United States
Crippled Secondhand Car Sparks Grim Metaphor
A man describes his purchase of a used automobile as a “cripple on four wheels” and jokes with a friend about the car rattling it sounds like a skeleton having a shaking fit on a tin roof. The dialogue reflects humorous malice toward the vehicle and its faults.
Cuticura Heals Sore Hands And Tells A Gossip Tale
An old advertisement extols Cuticura for quickly healing sore hands with their ointments and cleansing routines. It mentions a free sample by postcard request and notes the product availability everywhere. A short humorous aside features Pansy and Daisy gossip lines.
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Daisy
Red Cross Service Promotes Ball Blue Assistance
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a housewife aid, claiming a 6 cent purchase provides more value than competitors. A note mentions New York reducing its ICOAL board from 46 to seven members as directed by the mayor.
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RED Cross
New York
Hemp rope sought for Spain import demand
A request notes Spain needs Manila hemp ixtle sisal hemp and hemp rope for supply chains. Local traders are asked to provide material details and availability for immediate shipment.
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Manila
Spain
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