Huns Gain Slightly in Attack On Western Front
German forces gained slightly in a local attack on the western front while Allied lines on the Grilieh and Mrenoh fronts repulsed most assaults. General Allenby advanced along the Mediterranean coast north of Palestine and General Surrall will be succeeded by General Guilliuut after leadership changes in the Macedonian theater.
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Generl Allenby
Data
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Surrall
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Guilliuut
Verdun
Lillian Plains
Brenta
Mathias
Bre Fa
Iwo
Brantac
Tinos
Rome War Allie
Hintlan
Dayton Aeronauts to Be Entertained in Private Homes
More than 200 members of the aerial squadron will stay at Wilbur Wright field Dayton on Christmas Day. Guests will be hosted in private homes and Uncle Bam will provide turkey dinners for the men who remain at the field.
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Dayton
Wilbur Wright Aviation Field
Uncle Bam
Government shipbuilding progress shown for Dec 1
Washington reports the government shipbuilding progress as of December 1, with an 18 percent completion noted in statistics reviewed by the Senate Commerce Committee. The analysis comes from the Shipping Board as it probes wartime production.
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Washington
Rovernment
The
Shipping Board
Senate Conmerce Committee
Smallpox more prevalent in past year, reports state
Columbus reports smallpox 40 percent higher than October and three times as prevalent as in November, with 11 or more counties showing cases. States tally total cases through December with Shelby and Mahoning counties among the hardest hit, while Cleveland area notes regional spread across the Miami Valley.
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State Department of Tooth
Glyli
Noyomhur
Mingil Eidiey
Setarfo
Hocking
Shelby County
Sitney
Sidney
Heaith Department
Summ
Aliron
Uuya
Cleveland
Miami Valley
Shelby
Montgomery
Thane Allon Ty Darel
Agitin
Preparations Of U 5 Must Be Speeded
U S Secretary Baker warns that Germany’s peace propaganda signals a looming offensive in the west unless Germany makes peace. He urges no slackening of war preparations as American and Allied forces stock reserves for key battles in Europe.
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Washington
UC Doe
Germany
United States
Baker
Maine
Eute Ope
Church Editor Dead at 65 in Cincinnati
Gil Hert, editor and minister, longtime figure in Methodist circles, died at home in Cincinnati aged 65. Hert previously edited the West Christian Advocate and was regarded as one of the best known Methodist ministers in the United States.
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Cincinnati
Dee
Gil Hert
Winister
Terliy
de Hert
West
Christain Advomite
United States
President summons railroad brotherhood leaders for Thursday
Washington December 21 President Wilson summoned the heads of the main railroad brotherhoods to a conference Thursday. He is expected to seek unified action with rail workers to improve wartime transportation efficiency if needed. Amsterdam The German general Vor Wartenbees was relieved in action on May.
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Washington
Wilvon Tas
Fone Railroad
Amsterdam
Vor Wartenbees
Vetlon
Noy
Ohioans view stirring sight at Camp Sheridan
Several hundred Ohioans including Gov Cox and Alabama citizens watched 5000 Ohio boys march past the reviewing stand at Camp Sheridan. The crowd, excited by the national call to arms, felt the moment would be a historic display of state pride and military resolve.
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Sheridan
Iity
Shmidan
Ala
Thair
Girls Defy Jewelry Ban With Colored Ribbons
London workers resist a jewelry ban by wearing colored ribbons and shoelaces at Woolwich and the West Works. Supervisors note the display as a fashion spread among shop girls and clerks, shouting a bold stand against the order.
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London
Weolwlch Ae
Suse Dr
Une
Bathrick Dies in Akron at 41 after Surgery for Stone
Ohio congressman Bathrick died in Akron following a stone surgery. He had served more than five weeks in the hospital and previously pursued journalism after high school. He won election in the 4th Ohio district, lost reelection in 1914, then returned to serve from the 15th district before passing away.
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Dev
Matrick
Mathiviel
High Scool
New York
Hrooklyn
Hewadaheah
Bathrivh
Kressen
Wil
Mth Ohin
Williams
Torain
Stake Averted After 10 Percent Wage Increase Voided
In San Francisco a threatened strike by Trans Trades Council members was averted as a 10 percent wage rise was denied by 25 foundries. The action follows unions seeking higher pay and presents no further disruption as wage disputes move to federal review.
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PRS Angebot
Badin
Ban Francisco
Cal
Caf
Hada
Shiielding
Trans Trades
Conneil
Watkownt
Cording Wowalle
Tom West Tank of Hoboes Artillery Planned With Lawyers
In Cleveland a meeting drew over 100 local men to discuss forming a group called the Tom West Tank of Hoboes. Officials described it as a gathering of itinerant workers and local attorneys and doctors who may become charter members amid plans for the organization.
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Tom West Tank
Cleveland
Vilar
Anerfou del Davis
Davis
Imiary
Kaiser at Verdun Front Praises Heroic Troops
Emperor William visited the Verdun front and thanked German soldiers for their wartime efforts. He praised the troops as war heroes and asserted the need for continued strong military conduct on both Western and Eastern fronts.
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Kaiser
Sugar Boxes Replace Snuff Containers in London Trade
Sugar now packed in boxes previously used for snuff appears in London markets, replacing traditional packaging. Export records indicate shipments to dealers and visitors noting the change, with mentions of related demand and labeling despite unclear details in the dispatches.
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London
Pune
Henevosnery
Memorial Erected for Captain Fryatt in London
A memorial to Captain Charles Fryatt, executed by the Germans for his wartime actions, has been erected in London. The inscription honors his brave conduct and heroic death, marking a tribute by the city.
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Fryatt
London
Ehiplig
Lnsertiy
Reichstag Terms Adopted by German and Russian Peace Plans
Russia proposes peace terms calling for no annexations or indemnities, immediate evacuation of occupied territories, and no war reparations. It suggests restoring independence to nations and allowing non independent groups to choose status by referendum.
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Associated Press
Reichstag
Ita
Russia
Russla
Credit extension urged to save farmers from need
A Federal Land Bank president warned in St Paul that farmers will face severe need unless Congress renews $200 million in credit for land banks. In Cleveland a local writer proposed using thrift stamps as tips with 21 cent stamps for purchases, suggesting new uses for thrift stamps.
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Ss Paul, Minn
Congress
Federal Land Banks
Federal Land Bank of
Cleveland
United States
Walters
Baker's Testimony Could Change View of Southern Affairs
Washington December 24 The testimony of the secretary and commanders of the trailing camp in the south before the Senate committee investigating the military situation is believed by administration offices to throw a entirely different light on conditions so far pictured.
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Baker
Taker
Senate
Sala
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