Peace terms, Ukraine split, Bolshevik clash claims
Reports from London and Petrograd say Ukraine’s rada backs General Kaledin’s Cossacks, amid alleged Bolshevik ultimatums and a 48 hour reconsideration period. Rostov-on-Don saw six days of fighting with 800 red guards killed and 1,000 wounded. Cossacks seized the town as Bolshevik leaders fled.
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London
Rada
Ukraine
Kaledinev
Russia
Odessa
Rostov-on-Don
Petrograd
Red“ Guards
Red Guards
Kolkvida
Kolchida
Brest- Litovsk
Disclosures On High Finance In Packers Probe
Washington reports sensational disclosures in the federal trade commission inquiry into the packing industry. A letter dated August 18, 1911, shows $6,000,000 paid to Chicago packers by stockyards and terminal railroads to keep them in Chicago. Francis J. Henry says the function company surplus of $3,000,000 on a $6,500,000 capitalization was paid as dividends, with J Ogden Armour said to have claimed all profits over 0 percent.
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Washington
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Moseley & Co
Boston
Murdock
Francis J. Henry
J. Ogden Armour
Italians Retake Ground On Monte Azolone Front
The Italian war office says a large portion of ground lost Tuesday east of the Brenta river in Monte Azolone region has been retaken despite heavy artillery. Berlin reports seven Italian attacks against Monte Azolone positions were repulsed and other northern front advances failed.
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Rome
Monte Azolone
Brenta River
War Office
Berlin
Draft for National Army Call Planned Around February
Washington reports the War Department plans to list service options for the National Army under the new conscription inquiry. A call by President Wilson for a new draft around February 1 is anticipated. The force size is expected to target men rather than a 500000 man total.
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War Department
Washington
National Army
Wilson
Navy witness details war activity and merchant ship gun crews
Secretary Daniels told the House naval subcommittee the navy is building 424 capital ships and other vessels. He noted submarine chasers are necessary but not a preferred weapon and praised naval aviation while blaming limited manufacturing. He highlighted training merchant ship gun crews and praised the young sailors who served on merchant vessels.
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Washington
Daniels
McGowan
Navy
House Naval Subcommittee
Mr. Daniels
Baker Acted Before War As Supply Ordered For Million Troops
General Sharpe testified before the Senate Military Committee that the War Department issued clothing and other supplies for one million men in March, before the war declaration, and approved orders for an additional half million in June. He said clothing shortages were the main complaint.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Sharpe
Senate Military Committee
Baker
Department
Nineteen Die as U S Submarine F 1 Sinks in Fog
The United States Navy reports the sinking of the submarine F 1 after a collision with F 3 in home waters on Monday afternoon. Nineteen crew members perished, many from California, while five survivors were rescued by F 3. Lieut. A. E. Montgomery, commanding officer of F 1, was among the saved.
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Washington
California
Daniels
A. E. Montgomery
Julia Montgomery Pratt
Fort H. G. Wright
New York
J. M. Schmissauter
Charles C. Schmissauter
Hills City
Tenn
Henry L. Brown
H. P. Brown
Macon
Joseph J. Burns
Ruthe Burns
San Pedro
Cal
John J. Stewart
Cella B. Campbell
Huron
New Peace Move Reported By Kaiser
The Evening Post says Germany informs Bolshevik HQ that central powers will discuss peace without annexations or indemnities while arguing that self definition of nations is impracticable. The note reflects Berlin's position amid ongoing negotiations in Petrograd.
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Petrograd
The
Evening Post
Wreck Near Louisville Claims 39 Lives
A rear end collision between Louisville and Nashville trains at Shepherdsville 23 miles south of Louisville killed 39 passengers and injured 40 to 50. Train No 7 from Cincinnati to New Orleans struck the Springfield Bardstown accommodation train in the fatal wreck.
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Louisville
Nashville
Shepherdsville
Here
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Springfield
Bardstown
British ships sunk in week by mine or submarine
Admiralty report says fourteen British merchantmen over 1600 tons and three under were sunk plus one fishing vessel during the past week. Losses are slightly below the prior week’s total of fourteen over 1600 tons and seven under.
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London
Admiralty
Omaha convention urges sweeping WWI food and war policies
At the Nebraska Farmers congress in Omaha leaders call all Americans patriots and pledge support to the war effort. They favor price controls extensions, higher excess war profits taxes, sugar tickets, farm mortgage reforms, and increased food production while opposing Asiatic labor imports and private water rights transfer. O. G. Smith reelected president. next session set for Omaha.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Congress
O. G. Smith
Kearney
Frank Tannehill
Norfolk
Charley Graff
B Bancroft
A. J. ‘Stoner
Invale
J.B. Grinnell
Papillion
George Junkin
Smithfield
Omaha ministers back merger plan for city university
President Kerr of Bellevue college proposed uniting Bellevue college and the University of Omaha to form a great city university. The plan received enthusiastic support from ministers of all denominations at a recent Omaha ministerial union meeting.
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Omaha
Bellevue College
University of Omaha
Kerr
Omaha Ministerial Union
Cambridge Hereford Cattle Auction Sells 100 Head
One hundred Hereford cattle sold at Mousel Bros gale bringing $129,900 total. Average price was $1,299 per head, demonstrating strong demand for cattle in Cambridge markets.
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Cambridge
Mousel Bros
Gale
Vote Solid for Dry Nation Propels Nebraska Delegation
Nebraska congressmen in Washington supported the nationwide prohibition amendment. Allinhouse votes favored the resolution, signaling unified stance on the constitutional measure.
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Nebraska
Washington
House
Military Men Head Home Guards in Oakland
A home guard company of about a hundred members is formed in Oakland. The officers elected have all had military training.
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Oakland
Posse Captures Chobar After Three Weeks Hunt
Albert A. Bender murder case ends as Chobar surrenders in a corn field near Osceola. Sheriff Hahn and a 150‑man posse detained the suspect who allegedly confessed. Wife says he shot Bender, stole cash, and tied her. coroner’s jury rejects the accusation against Bender’s wife.
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Valentine
Louis Chobar
Albert A. Bender
York County
Hahn
Cherry County
Chobar
Bender
Osceola
Honor. Boys In Service In Lexington Celebration
The Methodist church in Lexington held the most enthusiastic service in honor of 26 men now giving service to the country. All the boys are church and Sunday school members, and all but two are volunteers. It is doubtful any other congregation can beat this record.
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Lexington
Methodist ‘Church
Columbus Home Guards Plan Two Day Fair
The Columbus Home Guards aim to raise funds over a two day fair to equip the company with uniforms and guns. Merchants will not be asked to donate items. guards intend to buy and resell goods at a profit.
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Columbus
Sheep Frozen to Death in Transit to Lincoln
Between 1000 and 1100 Nebraska feeder sheep froze to death while en route from southern shipping points to Lincoln during the severe early December cold.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Germans Form Red Cross Chapter Near Hebron
Germans of American birth and descent gathered at Freidensau church west of town to organize a Red Cross chapter with 133 members and bought 2520 dollars in war savings certificates.
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Red Cross
Hebron
Freidensau
Red Cross Society
Red Cross Button Rule Leads to Prosecution Threat
Federal authorities warn that wearing a Red Cross button without paid membership could lead to prosecution. Offenders face a fine of 500 dollars or up to one year in prison.
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Red Cross
Jitneys May Operate Again in Omaha
City Commissioner Butler urges bringing back jitney cars in Omaha to improve public transit after street car service declined. Jitneys were previously regulated out of business.
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Omaha
Butler
Fortune in Trunk Found After Auctioneer Finds Cash
An auctioneer discovers three thousand dollars in bills in a trunk belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth Currie an aged recluse who died recently in the city The trunk was being offered for sale and the cash was found inside.
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Ord
Elizabeth Currie
Preacher Resigns After Citizenship Critique
Riverdale Lutheran pastor Rev. C. Pletzko resigns at a church elders meeting after a member criticizes him for not being a citizen. The decision comes amid tension over his citizenship status and eligibility.
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Riverdale
C. Pletzko
Lutheran Church
Nebraska food campaign signs top 243000 in state
Final reports show more than 243 000 cards signed in Nebraska as part of a food campaign. The estimate places about 294 000 homes in the state.
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Nebraska
Red Cross Sale Nets $800 in Belgrade
Belgrade Red Cross held a sale that netted 800 dollars. A quilt made by Red Cross sewing room workers brought 40.28 dollars.
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Red Cross
Belgrade
Hay prices sour outlook for dairy in Fremont
Fremont reports alfalfa hay at 85 dollars per ton and prairie hay at 25 dollars, signaling worsening dairy products availability. County food administrator B W Reynolds warns the situation may deteriorate further.
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Fremont
B. W. Reynolds
Red Cross Sale Nets Four Thousand Dollars
Plainview chapter of the Red Cross reports its auction sale of donations will bring in near $4,000, closing the event with strong funds for relief efforts.
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Red Cross
Plainview
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