Crime Probe Deepens in Missing Farmer Case
Federal authorities allege Howard Krause killed Puddy Burke, who vanished from his Marmion Point ranch near Douglas. Burke’s gas boat engines matched those noted in Krause’s boat, fueling the case at the courthouse. A later incident led to arrest of Greek baker under a John Doe warrant for assault with a dangerous weapon, amid tensions with William Miller, a German acquaintance of Krause.
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Howard Krause
Puddy Burke
Marmion Point
Douglas
Burke
Krause
John Doe
Joe Ried
Douslas
William Miller
Miller
Native girl safe at home after kidnapping claim
Deputy Marshal Cook returned this morning to recover a Native girl named Mary Nock said to have been abducted on witchcraft charges. Warrants were issued for three suspects, who allegedly argued over who would visit the grandmother, while rival factions claimed the girl merely visited kin.
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Marshal Cook
Don Quixote
Mary Nock
Toot Terp
Witc
John Doe
Georgia
Ed Doyle Maye Named Lituya Postmaster Prospect
Edward Doyle Inal Hkelihgod will become postmaster at Lituya if the post office is granted. Postal authorities notified him and fifty residents winter at Lituya Bay with expectations of tripling by spring due to several promising prospects discovered there.
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Edward Doyle Inal Hkelihgod
Lituya
Lituya Bay
Economic and Thrift Campaign Set to Start Soon
A nationwide thrift campaign led by economists and bankers is planned to start after January 1. The campaign warns against promoters offering unrealistic returns and urges saving through stable banks, emphasizing prudence, steady income, and gradual progress toward prosperity.
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Savings Bank
American Bankers’ Association
Planas
Sav Ines Bank
New York
Tnicsa
Eactse
Verza
Principian
New Water System For City Urged Juneau Leaders Discuss
Juneau leaders and local businessmen call for a new water system to serve a growing city. They favor city ownership and better supply for drinking cooking and fire protection. RR Lowry of Juneau Water Company hints sale if city won t take over. Citizens urge a civic business group to push municipal progress.
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Juneau Bualeammen
Juneau
RR. P. Lowry
Juneau Water Company
Lewis
Doalton
Junchau
Jonean
June
Gastineau Channel
Fishing Prohibition Issued by Redfield Order
Win C Redfield secretary of commerce issued a notice prohibiting all salmon fishing or fishing that injures salmon. The prohibition covers Incall waters tributary to Bowrnnes Lakes Prince of Wales Island Hetlin Creek and Sockeye Creek areas within distance of their mouths. The order takes effect January 1 198. A hearing was held in Seattle on October 1 to discuss salmon breeding reserves in Alaska.
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Win. C. Redfield
J. Incall
Boarnues Lakes
Prince of Walen_ Island
Hetin Creek
Sald ‘Creek
Sockeye Creek
Boca de Quidra
Seattle
Alaska
High School Trip Slated For Auk Lake Next Saturday
If cold weather holds, high school students will travel to Auk Lake next Saturday for skating. The trip, by ges bouts, plans an early morning departure and a late afternoon return. A Salmon Creek dam skating party was canceled due to strong winds.
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Auk Lake
An & Skat
Ges
Salmon Creek
Tong
Mrs Austin C Ingram's Body Sailed for Seattle Funeral in Los Angeles
The body of Mrs. Austin C. Ingram, who died a week ago, was carried to Seattle aboard the steamship City of Seattle and will be taken on to Los Angeles for the funeral. Ingram was the daughter of C. R. Lines of Los Angeles.
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Austin’ C. Ingram
Seattle
Janeau
Angeles
Ingrim
C. R. Lines
Loe Angelve
Walter F. O'Brien Leaves On Vacation From Sullivan Drill & Machinery
Walter F. O'Brien of Sullivan Drill and Machinery heads south for vacation. During his absence the position will be filled by George B. Snifth.
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Walter F. O'Brien
Sullivan Drill &Machinery Company
Miles Force
George B. Snifth
Frank Healy Leaves Los Angeles Family T
Frank Healy departs Los Angeles for family reasons as his father faces serious illness. His marriage to Hazel Biting is postponed until next year due to these developments.
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Frank Healy
Jon
Angeles
Mr. Healy
Miss Hazel
Mr. Hesly
Boe
Thans. E
Ford Gets His Name on Ballot for Presidential Primaries
Lincoln Neb Dec 11 The name of Henry Ford today waned one Presidential candidate to be substituted on Nebraska Republican ballots for the April primaries. The move was filed by Omaha Republicans with consent said to be granted by Ford. Democrats claim Ford likely knows nothing of the plan to rear him as a candidate. Ford supported Wilton in the preelection campaign and remains an ardent admirer of the President at present.
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Lincoln
Neb
Henry Font
Nebraska
Omaha
Ford
Democratic Epapers
Wilton
Billy Sunday quotes on Ford concessions in war talk
A Boston dispatch quotes Billy Sunday on Henry Ford and war talks, noting the futility of concessions from belligerents. The speaker mocks the idea of persuading France Italy Austria Russia Germany and others, likening it to seeking trivial gains like a mutton chop or a pretzel. The tone is satirical and wary of negotiated peace.
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Boston
Billy Sunday
Henry Ford
Ainner
France
Russia
Austria
Italy
Germany
New Orleans Times-Picayune predicts 1916 cotton crop
The Times-Picayune forecasts a 1916 cotton harvest of 17,990,000 bales, marking a decline of about 4,000,000 bales from prior expectations. The report notes a thinner crop season in New Orleans and surrounding regions.
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New Orleans
Times-Picayune
Alameda Sails for Alaska at Night with Passengers
The steamer Alameda departed at 9 30 P M bound for Alaska. Listed aboard are Fred Sobey M Kororert Go BL Church Mrs Zoe Moore James Kovasa Mrs CoB Bren da Charles Kramer Albert Jobnson E R Maltaros Mrs M R B Knapp Mrs Lottie Williams Mrs A F Kayandor Mrs Bertha Jones George Bailey and Mrs To Kisin.
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Bertha Jones
George Bailey
To Kisin
November Surges In Copper Sales Brightens Market
Boston November 29 1915 copper market records a remarkable surge with volume set to exceed the prior June peak while deliveries contracts exceed earlier marks Aluminum prices shift as copper substitutes rise with long transmission lines and higher conductivity copper wire favored. Export demand plus cheap money spur public utility growth and potential price gains.
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Boston
Boston News
Stock Quotations Summary From New York Closing Prices
Alaska Gold closed yesterday at 225 percent and today at 23 percent. China rose to 53 percent and Ray to 2634 percent. Butte and Superior quoted at 70 percent with Utah Copper at 78 percent. Copper was listed around 20 cents per pound.
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New York
Alaska
China
Ray
Utah
Buttecanis Superior
Alaska Gold
Butte and Superior
Mystery Ship Minnesota Nearing Port in San Francisco Mystery
San Francisco December 11 The Great Northern freighter Minnesota is nearing port with tugs 600 miles southeast of Parraloney aiding. Federal investigators will examine the breakdown causes. President Louis W. Hill caveated on timing until an official report is issued. German eples are alleged aboard and sabotage claims are being discussed.
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San Francisco
Des
Great Northern
Minnesota
Parraloney
Neots
Federal Department of Juutign
Louis W. Hill
Norilien
New York Dec 1 Britiah rejecter Tyninghame steamer incident
In New York on December 1 a Britiah rejecter Tyninghame carrying a car company cargo turned back toward New York after a quarrel had broken out aboard. The steamer, bound for Liverpool, had previously passed the quay.
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New York
Tyninghame
Fet
Liverpool
German Crew Taken From U S Vessel
German crew members of the orange steamship Hos anio were landed from the vessel by the French cruiser Descartes commander announced that moving forward German crews for passengers would be removed from any vessel wherever found.
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San Jvan
Porto Rico
Germany
Orban
Hosanio
Descartes
Warsho
Harmonie Attacked by Submarine and Aircraft
Marseilles dispatches report the French ship Harmonie was tracked by an Austrian submarine at sea. The submersible fired torpedoes with no damage. The next day an aeroplane dropped six bombs overhead for four hours but none hit the target.
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Marseilles
Harmonie
Dnroute
WAC Ware
Ithe Harmonie
Explosion at Havre munitions plant maims and kills
An explosion at a munitions factory in Havre France injures several hundred workers, with many wounded and numerous fatalities reported. The plant is operated by the Polish government.
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Havre
France
Bulgarian Premier Reports Central Powers Up in Balkans
London dispatch says Bulgarian premier told an interview that the central powers have more than 1,000,000 men in the Balkans. The report datelined Amsterdam notes the large force buildup and ongoing operations in the region.
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Balkans
London
Riubalavatt
Updsal
Evacuation Report From Taniberg Galicia
A Kiev report says Austro German occupation forces are evacuating the city of Taniberg in Galicia today, as World War II developments unfold. The news relay notes the movement as the occupation force withdraws from the area amid advancing fronts.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Boom Sparks Large Gains
Tokyo stock exchange briefly reopened due to excessive bull speculation with shares rising sharply, some up 60 to 100 points. The surge appears partly speculative and partly driven by wartime prosperity and abundant money in circulation.
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Ttokyo
Stock Exchange
Yuan to be emperor of China
Chinese council of state votes to change China from a republic to a monarchy. Fuan Shi Kai expected to be proclaimed emperor with backing seen as likely. Japan and Germany weigh influence on the decision as foreign powers consider recognition and diplomacy amid the ongoing European conflict.
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Peking
Fuan Shi Kai
China
Council of State
Tong Cin
Japan
Tokio
Chilnm J
Germany
Ching En
Chinegs Foreign Office
No Unemployed Problem This Year In Nation
New York December 11 The New York Herald reports across the United States no unemployed problem at the start of winter. Wages are higher than ever in country history and business profits are at record highs. Large manufacturing centers note steady labor, both unskilled and skilled, while railroads complain of insufficient trackage and waning available labor.
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New York
New York Herald
United States
Herald
Lsbor
Bellala
Wkeange
Farrell Links Foreign Trade to U S Prosperity
Boston December 11 James A Farrell president of a steel corporation argues in the Boston Advertiser that foreign trade is vital to domestic prosperity. He cites 1914 transportation paralysis undermining American commerce and stresses the link between U S agricultural support and Europe's food needs, urging broad merchant marine expansion.
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Boston
James A. Farrell
Steel Corporation
Énynid
Boston “Advertiser
United States
Europe
Anya
Germans Order Copper Deliveries After War
New York Times reports German orders for about 200 million pounds of copper from major copper producers in the United States. The metal is to be shipped to Germany immediately after the war ends.
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New York
New York Times
Germany
Cable plans naval yard expansion for wartime shipbuilds
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Daniels proposing to enlarge three Atlantic and two Pacific navy yards to construct warships. In other items, a monument commission for Mrs Wilson's grave is named, and turmoil abroad claims a million Serbians dying from famine pestilence and invasion displacements across Montenegro Albania and neighboring regions.
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NAVAL
Washington
Navy Yards
Atlantic
Pacific
Edulopet
Danteleda
Congress
Sitka Store Owner Mills Plans Sale Quickly
W. P. Mille, pioneer Sitka merchant, arrived in Juneau and plans to sell his Sitka mercantile store soon to devote attention to other interests. He owns a sawmill, electric light plant and water system at Sitka and is bound for Seattle via Juneau.
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W.P. Mille
Sitka
Juneau
Nt Sitks
Seattle
Viennes
Empire grows amid tense meetings and power shifts
Fragmentary report notes ongoing consolidation of influence within imperial leadership. Unclear details hint at strategic moves, leadership changes, and rising tensions shaping forthcoming policy directions. Further readable fragments suggest cross-border considerations and internal debates over expansion tactics.
ICC rejects some proposed pig iron rate increases
The Interstate Commerce Commission says proposed higher carload pig iron rates from Virginia furnaces to Pennsylvania New York and Maryland and the rail and water rate to Boston are not justified. It finds increases to Pittsburgh and western Virginia points justified.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Maryland
Boston
Pittsburgh
Polui
Two Die As Mine Cave-In Traps Workers
Two were killed and 99 others trapped for 42 hours by a mine cave in. Rescue teams later reached the entombed workers and freed them to prevent suffocation.
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Tacoma
Wingwatoming
Riscuere
Slratiafte
Washington Col. Hoonavelt Visits Tunkegad Institute
A fragmented report notes Col. Hoonavelt stopping en route to Tunkeget Ali to assist in selecting a site near Dr. Booker T. Washington for the Tunkegad Institute. The text is partial and lacks full details on dates or affiliations.
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Washington
Hoonavelt
War orders declined by Minneapolis threshing firm
President Kenaston of Minneapolis Threshing Company said the firm turned down a $2,000,000 war order for agricultural machinery to focus on its own products. The plant was too busy with current production and declined entry into the war business.
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Miindapolis
Kenaston
Allaneapolis Threshing Company
Wits Intitudo
Foreign trade commission finds no ready weaving plant here
Officials said Pittsburgh had not a single machinery stringing plant or shop capable of being utilized without repair. Expenditures to repair would nearly equal erection cost, and residents seeking a weed factory building were told no such plants exist in the area.
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Pittsburgh
Foreign Trade Commission
Pitteburgh
British Columbia sells bonds to Americans
In Victoria on December 1 Bank of British Columbia reports that bonds maturing in 1883 yielding 5.6 percent have been taken by American buyers in Boyton.
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British Columbia
Victoria
Boc
Boyton
Dr Dumba's Successor Accused in Forgery Plot
Washington reports reveal acting Austrian diplomat Zwoldbeka in danger as Zwiledinek withdraws may be requested. Evidence presented to Secretary Lanslug includes photographs of letters by Weldnick from Manchester and New York Consul General von Nuber detailing plans for wholesale forgery of American passports.
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Washington
Anitasmidor Zwoldbeka
Zumba
Zwiledinek
Lanslug
Weldnick
Manchester
Mass
von Nuber
New York
Austrian cabinet in turmoil amid resignations reported
In Vienna a serious cabinet dispute is reported with several ministers expected to resign after the Kaiser’s visit. The Wolff Bureau notes Austria is pursuing a separate peace with Italy, signaling heightened political instability in Vienna.
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Amethrdam
Wolff Buren
Germannes Agency
Kaléer
Vienna
Mimor
Shipyard output and employment rise on the Clyde
London dispatch reports Clyde shipbuilding plants having doubled output and more workers, with most now employed largely on British naval construction. Strong entities include Clyde shipyards and British naval programs, reflecting heavy wartime demand and industrial expansion.
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London
Clyde
Thief Steals Rare Jewelry Exhibit at Chicago Institute
A thief entered the Art Institute of Chicago and carried off a collection of rare jewels valued at $50,000. The gems, titled The Pain Collection, were donated by Chicago manufacturer Lavarne W. Noyes in memory of his late wife.
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Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Lavarne W. Noyes
Institute
Former aide to Col Roosevelt dies by suicide in Honolulu
Dec 11 report from Honolulu states Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bromwell of the United States Army Engineer Corps shot himself yesterday. He was alone at home. his wife and daughter were in San Francisco. Bromwell had been linked to Theodore Roosevelt during his campaign for the presidency.
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Honolulu
Charles Bromwell
United Stated Army Engineering Corps
San Franchiso
Theodore Roosevelt
Policeman Shot by Drugstore Thugs in Seattle
Seattle authorities report Policeman Lb. A. Kost was shot during a struggle with three would-be robbers at a drugstore. Kost was trying to arrest them early today. the bandits fled the scene.
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Seattle
Lb. A. Kost
Wold Ny
Japanese financiers urge US Japan defensive alliance in war era
Baron Elcii Shi busawa of Japan and Dr Chiries AY. Ellit of Harvard advocate forming a clone of the present war’s alliance among Great Britain France Russia and Italy, proposing a defensive pact between the United States and Japan amid the ongoing global conflict.
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Boston
Elcii Shibusawa
Japan
Chiries AY. Ellit
Emurltas
Harvard
United States
Japimain
Great Britain
France
Rustin
Italy
Johnny Dundée Beats Matt Wells in 12 Round Fight
In New Haven on December 11 Johnny Dundée dominated Matt Wells in a fast 12 round bout. Dundée forced the pace and had Wells down in the seventh and eighth rounds.
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New Haven
Johnny Dundée
Matt Wells
Dundee
Overheard Dispatches Reach 9,000 Miles From Hawaii
A fragment notes a record of distant communication involving Washington Dac pa wireless amidstagen dispatched in Germany. The phrase over heard appears to reflect a far reaching telegraphic or radio link spanning about 9,000 miles from Hawaii to Europe, suggesting wartime or diplomatic context.
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Washington
Dac
Midstagen
Germany
Wort
Hawaii
Revenue Cutter Bear Buffeted by Storms Near San Francisco
The revenue cutter Bear arrived in port with its bowsprit damaged and lifeboat davits bent after enduring a punishing Alaskan cruise. The vessel spent forty hours at sea in a gale while Seattle awaited calmer conditions, with the crew unable to work on deck for fear of being swept overboard.
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San Francisco
Buffet
United States Revenue
Beariyo
Satie
Pacific
Seattle
Americans Predominate In U S Army
Washington December 11 nearly 96 percent of enlisted men in the United States army are citizens. A statement issued by Secretary Daniela shows the breakdown with small shares from the Philippines and other regions. The remaining are nonresidents and aliens with less than five percent from listed groups.
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Washington
Ha Uniti States Army
United States
Daniela
Philippines
Traveling salesmen head to Wrangell then Seattle for holidays
Ac Van Maverni dic Black J F Chiambertin Stockwell Hy Nichols Moultoin and Guy Gillen, well known commercial salesmen, leave for Wrangell today and will continue to Seattle for the holidays. Mr Gillen is accompanied by Mrs Giles. The traveling men plan to meet in Seattle at the Hotel Fryo Be to decide about permanently organizing for the fall.
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Ac van Maverni
Organization
Greece Backs Allies and Demobilizes Army
London December 11 Greece has decided not to enter the war but will demobilize its army and allow Entente troops to be used in troop movements. Paris bulletin says Greece yielded to Entente demands and that an official decree from King Constantine may follow shortly. Athens reports confirm the decision after Entente ministers warned that Greek ports would be blockaded to secure compliance.
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London
Greece
Pirot
Paris
Attiens
Helenic
Hina
Constantine
Athens
Éeniente
Allien
British Officials Meet Paris Leaders On War Co-operation
Sir Edward Grey and Lord Kitchener arrived in Paris for a conference with the French government. President Poincare received them as Britain and France tighten cabinet talks to centralize war control and maximize Entente resources.
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Paris
Edward Grey
Lord Kitchener
Poincare
Proxy wedding after death of groom confirmed
Paris dispatch reports sergeant Conduche married by proxy to a Parisian woman on November 17. He was killed in battle by a Gortian shell on September 28. The bride learned of the death after the proxy ceremony and War Office confirmation arrived December 1. Widow to receive pension and rights.
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Paris
War Office
Conduche
Gortian
Allies Prepare To Fight For Ten Years Longer
London reports Birda Von Bethmann Hollweg’s speech sparked storm rebuff as the Allies vow to fight ten years if needed. British and French officials and public opinion accept prolonged war, believing Germany aims at a Europe-wide victory and that defeat of Germany is the only end to the conflict.
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London
Birda von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Europe
Wilikm
France
England
Russia
Paris
Potgrograd
Lord Kitchener
Austria
German says Allies prolonging war says Berlin source
Copenhagen correspondent for the Exchange Telegraph Company quotes the Berlin Lokal Angelger stating Germany has always been ready to accept peace proposals but the Allies prefer to double their efforts and continue contemplating negotiations with Germany.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Berlin
Angelger
Germany
Gallieni declares Germans already beaten
Paris dispatch reports war minister Gallieni declaring the German army beaten after their repulse from Paris, stating the game was effectively lost for Germany.
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Gallieni
Paris
Russia Buys Cloth in Great Britain
Boston dispatch reports a London special noting Russia placed orders for about 8,000,000 yards of army cloth in Britain, mainly in Yorkshire, over the last few days.
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Russia
Great Britain
Boston
London
Yorkshire
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