Guatemala City Earthquake Wrecks City and Sparks Aid Effort
A major earthquake devastates Guatemala City with widespread casualties and homelessness. U S officials prepare to deliver aid as reports from officials clarify the sequence of shocks on December 26 28 and 29 and the Red Cross mobilizes supplies.
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Washington
United States
Guatemala City
Republic
Leavis
Conoul Fee
Red Cross
Emala City
Ing
Unive
Huns Forced to Leave Trenches After Heavy Fighting
German forces struck the western front near Cambrai in a major offensive. Allied counterattacks drove off the Germans with no lasting gains, while British troops held key positions between Marcoing and Lavacourt as the battle raged along a two mile front.
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Associated Press
Germany
Cherk
Cambrai
Ine
Marcoing
Lavachidee
Hying
Soldiers report captures in Monte-Tomba region and Greek-related front
The war office announced that in the Monte-Tomba region on the northern front many positions were captured between Onteria Dimonterenk and Marankine. They also reported taking fourteen hundred men sixty machine guns and seven cannon. The British counterattack in the Cambrai region regained more territory on the Welsh ridge than was taken yesterday. Red Cross supplies are available locally. Mr and Mrs Herelal Lucas return from Ranger Lake for New Year’s Day.
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Associated Press
Rome
Monte -Tomba
Onteria
Dimonterenk
Marankine
War Office
Associated
S Cus
London
Cambrai
Mrs. Herelal Lucas
Ranger Lake
Woman Leads Local Union Amid Recruitment Efforts
An Associated Press report from El Pano describes a woman who directed the President El favo Cook and the Waiters' Union, drawing in many members. The article notes union enlistment and calls for leadership in the local organization as of December 31.
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el Favo Cook and Waiters’ Union
Associated Press
el Pano
Ion
Guatemalan quake death toll reported by Central South American Telegraph
The Central South American Telegraph Company executive estimates about 1000 deaths from the Guatemala City quake. The notice mentions the Gerlach family moving into a vacated residence and refers to a New Year’s Eve event at the Armory.
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Dy Associated Press
New York
San_ Jane
Femala
Ad Nates
Guatemala City
Gerlach
Moh. Wilson
Beatie
Civil War Begins in East Siberia Amid Fire and Murders
Report from Weking China dated December 91 says fighting erupts at Irkuthy and nearby districts. Hed Guards set the town afire after assassinating the French consul and three other Frenchmen. Bolshevik captures reported at Tohita and Verkheudinek.
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Associated Press
Weking
China
Irkuthy
Siberia
Hed Guards
Holsheviki Ui
Tohita
Verkheudinek
Coal Shortage Causes Deaths Across New York
Reported in New York this afternoon a severe coal shortage led to deadly results as residents gathered at coal lines hoping to obtain fuel. Officials warned of hazardous conditions and urged orderly queues at distribution points.
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New York
French Press Offensive on Italian Front Near Monte Tenis
On December 8 the French advanced on the northern Italian front and penetrated part of the Auateocey positions near Monte Tenis, signaling a breakthrough in that sector. The action focused along a narrow front with limited gains reported.
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Berlin
Dee
Monte -Tenis
England May Re ply To German Peace Proposal
The Manchesternardian notes Britain plans a reasoned reply to Germany on peace terms. Loyd-Geare to visit France for talks with Clemenceau. In Pennsylvania a mine explosion kills and injures workers near Throop, with nine reported harmed.
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England
Manchens Ter Nardian
Aviatraed
Veamier Loyd-Geare
France
Miter
Scranton
Paler
Pennsylvania
Throop
Underwood
St. Louis Hall Names Jack Hendricks Manager
St Louis Hall selects Jack Hendricks to lead the team with Hendricks named manager of the national squad. The appointment comes amid plans for upcoming competitions.
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St. Louis Hall
Jack Hendricks
Family Visit Prompts New Mexico Reunion
Charles H. Slaughter an early New Mexico settler arrives from Oakdale for a brief stay and to be welcomed by daughters and family. A New Year’s Day reunion at John Lucas home plans a big dinner with Mrs W Carter hosting a Thursday turkey dinner despite Mr Carter being away with Santa Fe.
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Charles H. Slaughter
New Mexico
John, da
George Lucas
Oakdale
Arizona
John Lucas
W Carter
Carter
Santa Fe
Mex Wood
Hier
Violet
Local Merchants Buy Town Fanckaye in Town
Mr and Mon Wow Nyethter from wixty me acquire the Low Merchant fanch aie in town today as new owners. The sale shifts control of the storefronts and surrounding stalls to the Nyethters, marking a change in local business leadership.
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Mr and Mon Wow Nyethter
Wixty
Low Merchant
Fanch Aie
Town
Grain edict sparks broker response at merchants exchange
The article notes a clash over a grain conservation edict from the Federal Food Administration. Brokers refuse to heed the order, arguing they must meet market needs and avoid waste, while the floor session discusses implications for the grain trade.
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Briencinee
Canon Grain
Merchants Exchange
Anar Federal Food Administration
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Mendel
Francis H. Ryan
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Carlsbad
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