Austrian Slaughter Reported In World War I Dispatches
London December 24 United Press reports a fresh dispatch from Patrograd stating the 26th Austrian Infantry Brigade was annihilated after a Russian surprise attack near Tuciow. The German advance toward Warsaw is described as stubborn. Russian and German forces clash along the three rivers in Galicia and Prussia with no decisive gains. King Albert of Belgium is reported in West Flanders thanking Americans for aid while praising his troops amid sieges, noting heavy losses in trench warfare and saving Dunkirk and Calais from German capture.
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London
Patrograd
Tuciow
Warsaw
United Press Mnoney
Al.ies
East Prussia
Galicia
Poland
Cracow
Albert
Flanders
Altright
Dutkirk
Calais
Austrian Is Victim Of Hayesport Fire In Canada
Prince Rupert B C December 14 Haysport a small tubing town twelve miles from here suffered a severe fire Saturday that destroyed the Imperial Hotel killing Tony Barichievich an Austrian employee of Skeena River fisheries. Three other buildings including the government telegraph office were in great danger but the cold storage plant was saved. The fire started in the Imperial Hotel which housed twenty rooms and was fanned by a northeast wind with no local fire protection. The telegraph operator escaped after fleeing flames.
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Prince Rupert
B.C
Waa
Harry Sheers
Prince- Rupert
Hayesport
Cay
Tolovanka district eyed as future Alaska gold source
Fairbanksans report telegram from Pred Martin of Pelitatke saying Tolbovank district will be one of Alaska’s largest gold producers once current development work finishes. Indications show many miners and prospectors have moved in to work their claims.
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Valdez
C.E. Bunnell
Martin of
Pelitatke
Tolbovank
Abe
Alaska
Forbie
Visit plan to see sister and officials in Juneau
Fragmentary OCR notes mention visiting sister Tos Alice Jordison and a trip to Juneau with references to Robert Graham and a minister. Details are unclear but suggest a scheduling of a holiday visit and official discussions.
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Alice Jordison
Roberti Graham
Aturn
Juneau
Weather Today Highlights Clear Sky and Low Temps
The forecast shows a maximum of minus 32 degrees with clear skies. No precipitation expected as high winds remain light in the region.
Cholera Outbreak Reported Across Europe
Berlin dispatch to the Telegraph says cholera has developed in Germany and Austro-Hungary with 26 cases in Germany and 1400 in Austro-Hungary, where 21 deaths have occurred. The notice reflects early warnings of a spreading public health threat.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Austro- Hungary
Berlin
Floods Ravage Arizona From Phoenix To Tucson
floods have caused drownings and widespread damage across a wide area from Phoenix to Tucson. The disaster has disrupted traffic and property losses are estimated in the millions of dollars.
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Tuscon, Ari
Phoenix
Five Burn to Death in New York Fire
A large apartment house fire in New York killed Miss Mary Corso and her three children. Authorities say victims were trapped and could not escape as the blaze consumed the building.
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New York
Mary’ Corso
Endo
Mrs. Mary Carroll Treadwell Named Postmistress
Mary Carroll, widow of a former Treadwell Company employee, is nominated to be postmistress at Treadwell Alaska, replacing resigning Eina Olson. The nomination was sent to the Senate by President Woodrow Wilson.
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Washington
Mra
Mary Carrol
Treadwell
Alaska
Eina Olson
Senate
Woodrow “Wilson
Mra. Carrolla
Treadwell Company
Huerta says he will not return to Mexico
From Barcelonía Spain on December 24 Victoriano Huerta, once Mexico's dictator, states he will not interfere in Mexican affairs and has no plans to return to his homeland.
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Barcelonia
Spain
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Prohibition Defeated in National Returns in Wellington
Complete election returns show that national prohibition has been defeated by a large majority. Dee 124.
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Wellington
N. 2
Orders for Cans Add Mass for Allied Meat Supply
Philadelphia dispatch reports a new order for 15,000,000 cans from a Western meat packing firm under a $6,000,000 Allied contract. The American Can Co and Sulzberger & Son Co placed orders for 6,000,000 cans early last week as part of wartime supply efforts.
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Philadelphia
Sinove
ST Meat-Packing House
West
Seward Magistrate Balks at Women Fines
Seward city magistrate Carl Almy declares it improper to fine women monthly for prostitution and opposes the Gateway business. He vows to refuse fines for fallen women, arguing the practice condones the sex trade and should be halted, while acknowledging difficulty in expelling such individuals.
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Seward
Carl Almy
Almy
Senator Henry Roden Heads Al-Ki Voyage for Senate
Former Senator Henry Roden from Iditarod sails aboard the Al-Ki as he charts a return to public life. He plans a June appearance in Junean, aiming to resume political work despite uncertain timing.
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Henry Roden
Iditarod
Senate
Junean
Schwab says submarine orders for Allies will not be fulfilled
Charles M Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel, returned from London today and stated that orders for submarines for the Allies will not be fulfilled in the United States. He argued war contracts with other nations would bring vast prosperity to the country, noting the Allies had already spent about three hundred million dollars with U S firms.
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New York
Charles My Schwab
Boethlehen Steals Company
Yoatatiay
Lonton
Rover
United Stated
Schwaty
United States
Ita
Wilson praised by Sewardites in Alaska coal test praise
Seward residents greet latest Mata nusin coal test results with praise for President Wilson and a booming outlook. Dispatches credit the tests for proving Wilson era policy right and foretelling rapid revival along Alaska’s coast, with Seward as a pivotal hub for population, industry, and shipping growth. The piece notes expectations of new towns near port cities and a North Pacific market for coal.
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Tnd
J. J2o McGrath
Sewari
Yeatorday
Kay
Cenl
Hiccont
North Pacific Ocean
Union
Wilson
Polley
Alaska
Barboras
Vancouver
Seward
Sparfec
Oterior
Gataway
President Wilson
Mariposa to Sail North Tonight From Seattle
The steamer Mariposa will sail for the north tonight from Seattle. Reservations listed include Irene Bacon, J M Ehmer, Re Elmurphy, John Troy, Gov. Annaire JOF Strozy, Mrs. Bartha West, Mrs. Maloney, and two children.
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Seattle
Irene*Bacon
J. ML Ehmer
Re el -Murphy
John ‘Troy
Aniaire
Strozy
Bartha West
Mreo I . Maloney
Gon
Investment suit claims fraud in roving anti treaty sales
A Philadelphia suit targets alleged investment fraud involving a $10,000 stake and up to 1600 units claimed by manufacturers. The case centers on misleading claims about profits and product origins amid government actions against illicit trade activities.
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Pricadelphia
Iss
Merry Christmas in the World War I Spirit
A misspelled festive message from The Empire proclaims that Christmas charity will reach every city in the United States and Europe. It pledges gifts, treats, and meals to ensure no child or family goes hungry tomorrow, urging nationwide goodwill and support for needy children.
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Boydom
el Yar
Eure
United States
Téls Safo
Christmans Haniets
Gid Orelstman
Amaler
Yuletide
Seking
Empire
Dunean
Norrow
Christmas Spirit Brightens Juneau With Townwide Preparations
Indications point to a cheerful Christmas as Gratinead channel town and surrounding areas prepare with decorations in storefronts and homes. Post office activity surges, churches plan trees and children events, and dinners are arranged for miners families while a grand festival program unfolds for all ages. A special fund aids Pioneer Home elders, and a local businessman sponsors a tree dinner for 200 workers Christmas day from 6 to 7 PM.
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Jos Neo
Gratinead
Willybave
Poliday
Bs Hunter
Juneau
T Ie
Mann
Pioneers
Sith
Kennedy Confesses in Newport Case With Spokane Link
A terse criminal note reports Kennedy confessing to police in Newport. The affidavit ties the suspect to M. Warner of Spokane near Trout Lake, with dates pointing to September. The fragment suggests a confession connected to a broader case and named local figures.
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Newport
Wanh
Dac
Infantry Transfer Reported From San Francisco
United States transport Buford sailed today for New York via Pan American with troops bound for Plattsburgh, according to a dispatch from San Francisco. The report notes readiness and movement of infantry personnel on a scheduled maritime route.
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San” Francisco
United States
Buford Nailed
New= York
Pan- Amn
Itheath
Plakeburg
Emperor Francis Joseph Declared Not Dying in Vienna
Vienna reports the War Office denies rumors of Francis Joseph's critical illness. Official bulletin states the Emperor is in good health, though rumors spread after his absence from public appearances and leadership of army affairs.
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Vienna
Iti
War Office
Francis Joseph
Austria
Congress Takes Holiday Vacation as Recess Begins
Congress adjourned late yesterday for a holiday recess and will reconvene on December 29. The program for January includes consideration of the constitutional amendment on woman’s suffrage. Prohibition champion Hobson leads the next session’s agenda with proposed action on the liquor ban.
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Washington
Congress
Baby Girl Born To Ronan Seward Family
A newborn girl to John Ronan and Ito Seward marked a Democratic hopeful moment as the family welcomed the baby amid local political chatter about a delegate race from the territory.
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Seward
Ito
John Ronan
Conkrens
Iowa's crops worth half a million dollars
Iowa's crops for 1900 are valued at about 465,703 to 527,626,970 dollars, with corn at 200,025,480 and oats yielding 372,696,000 bushels valued at 70,805,300. Winter wheat totals 12,028,000 bushels worth 11,077,003, and hay contributing around 52,000,000 dollars, reflecting strong yields and high quality.
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DHS Moines
Iowa
Wisconsin Democrat Wins Senate Seat Amid Certification
Madison dispatch reports a Wisconsin Democrat secured a United States Senate seat after a certification by a hoard or body. The contest was decisive with the administration gaining strength and no real doubt remaining about the outcome.
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Madison
Paul
United States
Anj
Japan Guns to Aid Russia Reported Movement
A Copenhagen dispatch says slope guns captured from Japan and battered towns in German forts at Thing Tau are being moved across the Trans Siberian railway to reinforce Russian lines and threaten east Prussian fortresses. Some guns are described as powerful and ready for use against German positions.
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London
Boo
Copenhagen
Thing-Tau
Acros
East Prussia
John Muir Dead in Los Angeles
John Muir famed naturalist dies in Los Angeles at 3 PM this afternoon on December 24 at age 83. His death ends a long career as a conservation pioneer and founder of the Sierra Club.
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Los Angeles
John Muir
Swiss refuse use of Gothard wireless station
Boston dispatch reports that Britain and France asked Switzerland to permit a wire fault at Mount St Gothard. The Swiss government indicated denial and suggested recalling the British minister as authorities urged a swift resolution to the communication issue.
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Gothard Wireless
Boston
Switzerland
Mount St. Gothard
Hamburg American Line to take over steamers
The Herald reports a plan by Managing Director Ballin to form an agreement with American harbors to seize control of steamboats to operate with South American republics. Secretary Inaworth reportedly arranged travel for an American woman.
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New. York
Herald
Ballin
New York
I Tey
Ina
Pahkage
Germany says peace rests with America Chicago
A Washington despatch reports Germany has sent direct representations to the United States government asserting that peace with the United States can be reached within two weeks if arms and munitions exports are halted.
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Germany
America
Chicago
Washington
United States
Herrick Denounces Presidential Boom Amid New York Plan
Former ambassador to France T Herrick, just back from Foris, criticizes a Cleveland driven presidential boom and Republican push in New York. He declines to discuss past actions but praises American generosity and opposes foreign distribution of American relief funds. He backs a plan to create an international war relief bureau with headquarters in New York.
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Cleveland
Dés
Syran
T. Herrick
France
Foris
Renublicans
New York
Mr. Herrick
Iack Od
Herrick
Harvard President Sees New World Order Postwar
Cambridge December 24 Harvard President Eillotwot said a united federation of nations could emerge after the war. He predicted joint enforcement of decrees by a central force and hinted that such a world body would supersede existing powers, shaping international cooperation.
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Cambridge
Masa
Zimeritua Eillotwot
Harvard
Dinputon Tetwoon Utaten
British government buys 6000 horses in Canada yards deal
Chicago dispatch reports the British government purchased 6000 horses at an average price of 1500 dollars per head from Canadian yards. The deal underscores wartime needs and reflects high cavalry procurement activity amid ongoing supply demands.
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Chicago
Unclear historic remark on U S policy amid crisis
Fragmentary OCR notes from Phoenix dated December 24 quote an unidentified vice president naming the United States dealing with nations and calls for decisive administration. The readable portions mention threats, discrimination, and emergency measures without coherent context or clear names.
Letter from sunken liner wreck found by divers
Dec 16. The morning mail carried a letter from the admiralty at London to a wife in Canterbury England. The note, bold in pencil, recounts salvage of a wrecked liner and indicates recovery by divers from the wreck site.
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Pinch Rusert
T. Bedhurstin
Thimmorning
Dand
Seattle Police Battle Highwayman in Morning Incident
Seattle police clash with a highwayman this morning. two assailants reportedly wounded, but one or more escaped. Details obscure due to garbled OCR. authorities terse on motive and location within the city.
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Seattle
Uy- & Ienns
Ernokimousand
Gunboatelass Winner in NYC Fight Night
42 Gunboat Smith defeated Mecarthy in the seventh round of a tense bout in New York. Mecarthy delivered a severe body shot before being stopped as the referee halted the match.
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New York
Wee
Gunboat Smith
Torimta
Mecarthy
Toteran
Dover Under Taube Attack In Christmas Eve Raid
English base at Dover was bombarded by a Taube aircraft but forts and Folkestone aircraft drove the raider off before damage. A bomb failed to explode and a note reading A Christmas present from the Kaleer was found in a metal case. French claim minor successes noted in dispatches across the Western Front from sea to Alsace.
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London
Dover
Straits
Wes
Folkestone
Admiralty
Paris
Alsace
German Emperor William to spend Christmas on Western Front
London dispatches report Emperor William of Germany will spend Christmas on the Western front. The Kaiser’s message promises a holiday form to every soldier, with Christmas celebrated as far as possible among German trenches.
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London
William of
Germany
Calais
Kald the Kaleor
Sultan Mohammed Vosh declares Turkish resolve in war stance
Sultan Mohammed Vosh, addressing a deputation, proclaims confidence in conquering and defends Turkey's entry into the war. He cites divine protection and the Prophet's aid as backing for the nation’s courage and firmness in the protracted struggle against three great powers.
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Constantinople
Mally
Sultan
Mohemmed Vosh
Vurlsh
Turkey
Serbs Reject Austro Peace Offer Amid War Turmoil
Rome reports that Austria sent unofficial peace overtures to Serbia days before a crushing Austrian defeat and prior to Serbia receiving more ammunition. The Serbs rejected the offer, signaling Austria seeks to secure troops for defense of Hungary.
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Rome
Servia
Auatria
Hungary
Japanese warships guard British ships off Peruvian coast
Lima Peru December 24 The Japanese battleship Hinzen and a torpedo boat destroyer are guarding seven English merchantmen at anchor off Peru s northern coast according to news read this morning the report states.
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Lima
Peru
Hinzen
Parliament MPs Face Vacancies After Commission Rows
In London on December 24, 136 MPs are serving in the army. Of them 28 are Liberals and 97 are Unionists. It is disclosed that accepting commissions vacates their seats, and Parliament has passed a special measure to train all of them.
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London
Armyy
Sugar Beet Seed Arrival Averts West Planting Shortage
New York Dec 24 Fear of sugar beet seed scarcity for next year's planting in the West is eased by 40 000 sacks of German sugar beet seed due to arrive in New Orleans aboard three Holland America steamer ships from Rotterdam. The seed will be sent to sugar companies in Colorado Utah Nevada and California to aid production.
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West
New Orleans
Rotterdam
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Casefornix
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