Russians Gain in Battlefront Before Warsaw
Petrograd reports Russian successes on the front before Warsaw and around Cracow. Siberian troops repulse German crossings of the Pilica river near Anovolon, annihilating seven Württemberg battalions. Hand to hand fighting and bayonet clashes mark the engagement as Germans suffer heavy losses.
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Petrograd
Warsaw
Cracow
Anovolonz
Pilica River
Wurtenburg
France
Wurtemburg
Piela
Minstrel Show Brightens Prison Christmas Program
At State Penitentiary two minstrel performances by Honor Men's Minstrels entertained inmates who preferred inmate entertainers to professionals. A holiday dinner, cigars, and holiday privileges followed, with prisoners allowed to write to relatives. On Thursday nine honor men were released under commutations for faithful road camp service to enable Christmas release timing.
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The
Minors State Penitentiary
Teamwork Aims Under New White Sox Manager Clarence Rowland
Clarence Rowland, newly appointed manager of the Chicago White Sox, declares his principle is teamwork. He stresses cutting out individual play on the diamond and a constant hustle, valuing effort over occasional errors if players stay active and alert.
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Clarence Rowland
Chicago White Sox
Wanted case dropped from county court
The Frankfort school case against teacher H A Craig prompts a hearing date of January 11 after attorney A H Krusemark moves to dismiss the information on double jeopardy grounds. Judge Cowing will rule within a week, amid broad county attention and past related cases.
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Frankfort
H. A. Craig
Frankfort Public School
Raymond Woods
Andrew Schroth
Craig
A. H
Krusemark
Cowing
A. H. Krusemark
Barker Bank
Russians Report German Gains Near Warsaw Front
Petrograd dispatch says German forces massed along a seventy five mile front south of the Vistula near Warsaw. The Germans supposedly crossed the river Baura at one point, while Russian reinforcements are expected to push them back. Advances are also claimed in South Poland and Galicia as troops move east of Gracow to resume the siege.
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Petrograd
Vistula
Warsaw
Baura
Poland
Galicia
Gracow
Labor Leader Attacks Rockefeller Foundation In Big Exposé
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL denounces the Rockefeller foundation in its official magazine. He claims the foundation carries suspicion due to its wealth and aims, recalling protests against its charter and fears of influence over education and national thought. He cites a report that 600 government employees were on its payroll.
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Washington, D. C
Rockefeller,foundation
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Rockefeller
Gompers
Rockefeller Foundation
Trading Federation
Mr. Rockefeller
Gutierrez wavering in support of Villa report
Washington reports that Provisional President Gutierrez of Mexico may switch allegiance to Carranza. Carranza agents say Gutierrez demanded Villa step down, but Villa refused. General Scott notes factions at Naco have not agreed to withdraw, with several stray shots landing on American soil.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Carranza
Gutierrez
Mexico
Villa
Scott
Naco
Harriet Minerva Linn Dies Christmas Day
Mrs Harriet Minerva Linn widow of W D B Linn died at 8 45 yesterday morning at her daughter's home Mrs W D McLaughlin She was born February 1 1836 in Lanesborough Massachusetts and came to Joliet in 1891 Burial from 109 S Center Street Monday at 2 30 pm to Elmhurst Flowers omitted.
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Harriet
Minerva Linn
W. D. B. Linn
W. D. McLaughlin
Mrs. Linn
Lanesborough
Berkshire’ Co
Mass
Linn
Manhattan
Joliet
Three Holiday Alarms Ring From Central Department
Central fire department responded to three holiday calls from Christmas to this morning. A false alarm arose at Mike Agier’s 105 Whittier Avenue, and two calls at John Rupert’s 118 Richmond Street and Mrs C Smith’s 628 Benton Street. Sparks from a chimney at Smith’s home triggered a department response before any major damage.
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Central Fire Department
Mike Agier
Whittier Avenue
John Rupert
Richmond Street
Allies Left 3 000 Dead After Festhubert Battle
Berlin reports the allied forces suffered 3 000 dead at Festhubert with Germans claiming 800 prisoners led by 19 officers and 14 machine guns captured. French and British attacks on the western front are repulsed, Russian Poland shows no change, and offensive actions along the Pilica front continue.
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Berlin
Festhubert
War Office
Poland
Dzura
Pilica
Fire Threatens Township High School
A small chemical gathered from a botany lab sweepings nearly destroyed the township high school this afternoon. An assistant placed a basket in the third floor lab, and by 1:16 the floor was burning as hoses arrived. By 2 the floor was chopped out six feet square and fire largely eliminated. other floors flooded with damage limited. The 1901 building is valued at 200000 with 75000 insurance.
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Botany
Oscar Godeau
Alex Colquist
Barr outlines bond plan for Vermillion county hard roads
Senator Barr released a summary of a Vermillion county plan to issue bonds totaling 1.5 million dollars at the November election for county road construction. The proposal aims to connect each village and the county seat with roads. voters approved the bonds immediately though 500 thousand may prove insufficient and the county board will decide on any larger total.
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Barr
Vermillion County
Taxpayer Notices Start Under Bissell's Spring Plan
Town Collector George A. Bissell begins spring work by preparing and addressing notices to taxpayers. The tedious task will take two weeks, with him stationed in the board of review room at the courthouse.
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George A. Bissell
Board of Review
Court House
Fifty Years Ago Today in Illinois Prices and Orders
Fifty years ago on December 26 the Illinois market shows salt pork at 12.4 cents per pound and up bacon 26 to 30 cents, lard scarce at 20 cents per pound, butter 50 cents, corn 70 cents to $1.25 per bushel, cabbage 10 to 25 cents. Sherman's military government orders Savannah punishment for any act hostile to the United States to the fullest extent of the law.
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Sherman
Savannah
United States
Record Cold Sparks Fresh 21-Year Low Text
A weather summary notes a new 21 year low with readings around 25 below, followed by milder winds. Officials report the coldest day to date, with frost seen across the region and gulls moving from Lake Michigan toward Joliet as snow and ice loom. Interurban traffic slows and steam roads take a hard hit.
Coldest Days in History Noted by Weather Observer
The Desplaines valley set records for extreme cold with highs of 25 below on December 26, 1914 and multiple subzero days dating back to 1897. The official observer at the courthouse announced no colder days since the U S Weather Observatory began 21 years ago.
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Desplaines Valley
U. S
Record Cold Sets New Local Low Amid North Blasts
Intense frigid northerly winds yesterday and last night drove temperature to a new local low, with the mercury dropping well below freezing at the northern station. Frost formed, and residents noted biting cold across the area as records fell.
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Orf. M. Mubne
Rockford Postmaster Fight Draws Political Protests
Senator Lewis of Illinois disclosed protests and charges against William Hefferman nominated for Rockford postmaster but predicted confirmation. He said the accusations are political and noted concerns over Hefferman's party support and possible use of salary for his newspaper business. Belvidere postmastership remains unsettled.
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Washington, D. C
Lewis
Illinois
Hefferman
Rockford, Ill
Nefferman
Belvidere
Christmas Eve Arrest Ends With Peaceful Settlement
Frank OBrien attacked the Heiland saloon on South Chicago Street after being barred post midnight. He smashed two plate glass windows with his cane. He faced disorderly conduct charges, refused to plead, and demanded a warrant against the saloonkeeper. Judge Lumley brokered a peaceful resolution. all charges were dropped.
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Frank O’brien
Heiland
Chicago Street
Lumley
Indiana Auditor Visits Jasper County on Christmas
Mrs. Leo Calvert of 615 North Chicago Street entertained her father Joseph P. Hammond Jasper County auditor since Christmas. He visited the courthouse and conferred with County Auditor Noble. Hammond, based in Rensselaer, said he knew George and Ralph Marshal, brothers of Judge Marshall, and that George is a Jasper County newspaper publisher.
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Leo Calvert
Chicago Street
Joseph P. Hammond
Jasper
Ind
Court House
Noble
Hammond
Rensselaer
George and
Ralph
Marshal
Marshall
George
Jasper County
U S Aids Urged for Highway Building by Congressional Panel
A joint committee on federal aid to postroads urged rapid U S assistance for highway construction. Headed by Jonathan Bourne former Oregon senator the panel argues national gains from a federal program to improve roads.
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Congressional Committee
Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
Police seek budget for automobile to replace aging horse unit
The central Police Department asks the coming year budget include funding for an automobile. Chief Murphy argues a motorized patrol will improve efficiency, enable multiple officers to respond quickly, and assist at public events and summer gatherings, replacing the worn horse and buggy.
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Central Police Department
Murphy
Germany Able To Continue War For Four Years
Cleveland dispatch reports Henry Dodge, American embassy attache in France, saying Germany is ready to wage war for four more years. He notes German enthusiasm, unity, and ample metal and gasoline reserves, with no hardship expected domestically. He adds Germans regret the French involvement and dislike of the English is not as strong.
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United Press
Cleveland
Germany
Henry Dodge
France
Clever Burglar Steals $72.65 From Electric Railway Office
Christmas morning burglary at the Chicago and Stricker Electric Railway Co office left vault open and 72.65 missing. Police hunt for a skilled thief who picked locks and timed entry between late night and early Christmas hours. No strangers seen near offices. investigators probe possible crews or lone culprit amid mystified staff.
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Chitago & Stricker Electric Railway Co
Blackhall
Pollice Department
Sual
Teacher Alma Hudson Suffers Fall in Park Avenue Incident
Miss Alma M. Hudson of Park Avenue school fell while walking in the Loop district and injured her left elbow. She underwent an operation at St Joseph's hospital to prevent complications after joint water was drained. condition reported as improving.
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Park Avenue
Loop
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Hudson
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