Hindenburg Faces Greatest War Task In Front Of Poland
News from London and Petrograd describe Marshal von Hindenburg's main army stalled near the Bzura and Ravka rivers while Russians push toward Warsaw. German forces attempt to breach the Russian center west of Warsaw or retire from Poland. Soviet advances threaten Cracow and Prussia as Austria and Germany face a high-stakes struggle across Poland and East Prussia.
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London
East Prussia
Crnon
Warsaw
Poland
Petrograd
Marshal von Hinderburg
Bzura
Ravka
Skierniewice
Brura
Cap
Vistula
Miretches
Pilitza
Uils
Lower
Mlana
Niedenburg-Soldau-Lautenburg
Gumbinnen
Galicia
Marshal von Hindenburg
Dancer
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Cracow
Russia
German Claims Successes Repel Allied Attacks
London reports a German official statement claiming successful repulses of Allied assaults from Lambertsayda to Belgium and retention of positions along the Blohbourg canal from Aire to Labaspree. It cites captures of British and colored soldiers, machine guns, and mine throwers since December 20, with French attacks north of Bible and near Rheims partly repelled with heavy losses.
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London
Offiial Sistement
Preston
Lambertsyda
Bixschoots
Belgium
Richebourg Tayous
Blohebourg Canal
Aire
Labaspee
Bible
Rheims
Soiian
Porthesa
French Forces Press German Front North of Verdun
Paris reports a fierce French drive north of Verdun breaking German trenches between the Argonne and the Meuse. bayonet charges reached barbed wire networks near Varennes as the offensive fractures the line. Allied actions along Flanders coast push toward Ostend and the Argonne while Bourneilles falls amid counterattacks.
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Paris
Verdun
Argonne
Meuse
Varennes
Flanders
Ostend
Bixschoote
Bourneilles
North Sea
Alaatan Plain
Vote Billion For War Purposes in Paris Parliament
Paris December 24 Parliament adjourned after approving all government credits and shelving several bills at the premier's request. The provisional half year credit of 1.7 billion dollars, including 1.1 billion for war purposes, passed 50 to 0 in the chamber.
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Paris
Pope’s Efforts Secure Prisoner Exchange Halted
In Rome the pope’s mediation succeeded in stopping negotiations for the exchange of prisoners of war who have been permanently disabled, marking a notable diplomatic outcome despite ongoing hostilities.
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Rome
European Contracts Boost U S Prosperity, Schwab Says
New York reports Charles M Schwab of Bethlehem Steel says European nations have placed over 300 million dollars in war supplies contracts with the United States since the war began. He predicts a “greatest period of prosperity” for the U S as a result, noting his own trip to cancel provisional submarine contracts per Secretary Bryan’s guidance to maintain neutrality.
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New York
Europe
United States
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
England
Lusitania
Schwab
Bryan
Britten Proposes 100000 Men Enlistment Plan
Representative Britten of Minnesota introduced a bill to enlist 100000 unemployed men in the regular army for four months as a reserve force. He argues the program would relieve unemployment in industrial centers and prevent reliance on soup kitchens, with compulsory service for ten years after enlistment if war arises.
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Washington
Britten of
Minnors
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Britten
Congress
Hhe
Fall May Prove Fatal In Chitliniva Broker Incident
Cireloville Ohio and Chitliniva reference a stock broker named 24-Kyvipan Barber who fell while attempting to assist and suffered a fractured leg. He was revived at home, with injuries described as severe and potentially fatal.
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Cireloville
O. Doe
Kyvipan Barber
Chitliniva
Mesludi
Ho Wee
Four Hurt In Streetcar Crash In Akron
Akron police report four people injured when a streetcar crashed into the rear of a vehicle on Bowary Iino street. Drivers and passengers were shaken. exact conditions not specified.
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Akron
Paurniki
Receivers Appointed for Hoster Columbus Breweries
In Columbus on December 24 Judge John F. Sater named C. C. Born and Carl J. Hoster as receivers for the Hoster Columbus Associated Breweries upon Steiner & Co’s petition for judgment on overdue accounts. The firm confessed judgment amid claims that Prohibition and Dry laws in multiple states harmed their business.
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Columbus
C. C. Born
Carl J. Hoster
Hoster-Columbus Associated Breweries Company
John F. Sater
United States Court
Steiner & Co
New York
Hester-Columbus
Santa Claus Ablaze at Party Sparks Alarm in Hall
A Wade Young, acting as Santa Claus at Woodland Methodist Episcopal church, stirred panic by flames catching his cotton whiskers during a party for the primary department. He escaped the building but suffered serious burns, with possible recovery.
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Akron
Wade Youngman
Santa Claus
Woodland Methodiat Episcopal Church
Youngman
Col Jones Eyes Election After Virginia Hotel Meeting
Dr Winkman plans operation as Columbus reports Jones of the Republican state executive committee ready for a strategic move. The subject has been bedridden for ten days with gradual improvement, but surgery remains probable at this time.
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Columbus
Dec
Winkman
Jones
Republican State Executive Committee
Virginia
Floods Devastate Southern Arizona After Week of Rain
Flooding from a week of heavy rain cripples rail and road traffic across southern Arizona from Phoenix to the Mexican border. Dozens of ranches and homes washed away near Amado and Santa Cruz valley towns. Deaths include two Mexicans near Amado and a U S soldier at Naco. The Tucson Farms project machinery and power lines are submerged. Bisbee and towns like Noxalee Fort Huachuca Florence and Ray experience severe inundation.
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Tucson
Art
Phoenix
Santa Cruz Valley
Santa Cruz
Amado
United States
Naco
Tucson Farms Company
Bisbee
Noxalee
Fort Huashuca
Florence
Ray
Balt River Valley
Live Stock and Grain Market Reports Across Cities
Chicago and other markets report mixed cattle and hog prices with prime steers near 8 75, butchers and calves varied. receipts show large totals for cattle hogs and lambs nationwide. Additional notes include wheat and corn prices in Toledo and regional markets.
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Chicago
Stoers
East Buffalo
Angie
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Cincinnati
KIA
Gutierrez Quits Capital Fearing for Life
Border Report notes Gutierrez flees the capital amid threats, citing fear for his safety as the primary motive behind his resignation and escape from the capital city. Law enforcement sources acknowledge unrest and potential political retaliation driving the exodus.
Mexico City turmoil and Torreon campaign reports
Dispatches from the border allege Gutierrez faces threats in Mexico City amid clashes with the Angeles faction as General Herrera heads toward Torreon with 4000 troops. Carranza’s southern Baja California expedition, plus a Mazdan s ship seizure, signals shifting loyalties in Villa’s camp and control efforts near regions held by Canty forces.
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General Villa
Mexico City
Herrera
Torreon
Carranza
Paso
Tex
Gutierrez
Vilkys
Willising
Gerona Felipe Angeles
Villa
Angeles
Gutierrex
Mlamier
Gutierren
Palafox
Seretary
Zapata
Guterres
Monterey
High Capedaile
San Petre
Lower California
Advress
Jaft Bisgatlan
Mazdan
General Hill open to border peace talks and zones
General Benjamin Hill signaled willingness to any accord lessening fighting near the border, favoring a neutral or demilitarized zone while opposing evacuation of his lines. He met with General Hugh L. Scott in Washington to discuss the crisis as Maytorena presses at Nogales and Naco. Meanwhile the Federal Reserve Board said Christmas pay raises for national bank staff do not violate the Reserve Act.
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Hill
Neco
Ariz
Benjamin Hill
United States
Berger
Naco
Maytorena
Rem
Thiee
Cietine
Pawt Ait
Nogales
Sonora
Aida
Generes Hugh L. Scott
Stem
Bank Clarke
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
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