Frenchmen Drop Bombs on Metz and Other War Reports
Allied and central powers report varied actions across fronts. French bombers hit Metz as Berlin claims continued Russian advances while Petrograd notes only artillery exchanges on some fronts. Austrians retreat in Galicia and Carpathians with large prisoner losses. British seaplane raid yields limited results amid combined naval air forces. Italy moves to aid North Calcutta passage. Russia denies ceding Sakhalin. Turkey reinforces Dardanelles defenses.
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Flanders
Argonne
Alsace
Fresa
Ancy
Fleecar
Mets
Faura
Russian
Poland
Berlin
Petrograd
Hzura
Rawka
Galicia
Tarnow
Zimgrad
Dukla
Carpathians
Sakhalin
Japan
Nicholas
Aviona
Albania
Italy
Turkey
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Artiller F
Adrianople
Troop Trains Collide In Poland Killing 400
Reports from Warsaw and Kalise describe a collision between troop and hospital trains near Kalise Poland killing about 400 soldiers and wounding over 20. The hospital train was said to be in fast motion when wrecked and rescue efforts followed amid chaos.
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London
Reuter
Warsaw
Kalise
Poland
Prosela
Battle in the air over English city
German aviators mounted another bombing attempt on British ports while British aircraft countered above Dover and Medway. British seaplanes patrolled for hours as thousands watched a Christmas Day aerial duel.
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English City
London
Britissh
Christman
Dover
Fridus
Bhrernens
Channel
Bhoerness
Frozen death on Alaska train line sad accident
Francis Johnson of Meadow Valley Wisconsin, a 35 year old signal corps operator at Donnellys Alaska, died from freezing beside a snowbound relief cabin. He rode out with a wet horse, and was found near an ice rock after a snowstorm.
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Valdes
Alaska
Francis . Johnson
Meadow Valley
Wis
United States
Signal Corps
Donnellys
Johnson
Slide Swings Into City Buries Forty In Valmontone
Heavy rains trigger landslide in Valmontone near Rome. Part of the town is buried under rubble as forty residents are reported missing. Floodwaters overflow nearby rivers causing property losses across the countryside. In Sydney a wheat export action sees the government seize most stocks to curb speculators, setting a $1.20 per bushel price.
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Rome
Valmontone
Sydney
New South
Prohibition Law Starts January First in California
Lee Anenles reports California prohibition law takes effect January 1 amid a ruling by a U S tribunal denying injunctions. An appeal to the U S Supreme Court will be pursued. London notes London food prices rose 17 percent August to December. Albania announces occupation aims not for conquest. European ports discuss maritime matters as tension rises.
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Lee Anenles
Cal
United States Tribunal
Thuredas
United States Supreme Court
London
Banienes Prise Stripes at Folk Prinoa
Fragmented report describes a Friday event in Sacramento where a warden removed striped items from participants and transferred them, amid scattered references to Santa Claue and local California locations.
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Sacramento
Cal
Santa Claue
Folk Prinoa
Peace Centenary Plans Delayed By War In Ghent
United States and Great Britain mark the hundredth anniversary of the Treaty of Ghent but Ghent itself is occupied by German forces. The planned celebrations in Ghent and the purchase of Sulgrave Manor for George Washington’s heirs are postponed until after the war. Charlie A. Korbly, former solicitor of the treasury, resigns to be replaced by W T Thompson of Nebraska.
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New York
United States
Great Britain
Ghent
England
Canada
Sulgrave Manor
George Washington
Red Cross Workers Busy in Kansas City War Aid
Reportenza details Red Cross workers in Kansas City mobilizing funds and supplies for European relief. A widow, Mrs W W Rockhill, arrives from Rockhill to aid service efforts, while local givers contribute to war relief plans amid a broader relief drive.
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Red Cross
Kansas City
Prospect of Prosperity Amid War Contracts
European nations have placed more than 300 million dollars in U S contracts for war supplies, says Charles M Schwab of Bethlehem Steel after returning from England aboard the Lusitania. He foresees a new era of prosperity as U S manufacturing expands to meet large orders while cautioning on submarine contracts and the need to improve transportation to handle growth.
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United States
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Weidnersday
England
Lusitania
Schwab
Huntie
Bryan
Mr. Sehwab
Congress Rejects Prohibition Plan In House Vote
The Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition failed in the House. 107 voted for and 198 against, short of the two thirds needed. Party lines blurred with Democratic Leader Underwood and Republican Leader Mann opposing the measure.
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Washington
Hobson
House
Agalnet i
Underwood
Mann
Prohibition
Senate
Shepard
Texas
Rell Cal
Victor Bustillos Becomes Venezuela President in 1900s Era
Dr Vigtering Marques Ausilles is elected provincial president of Venezuela. He previously served as minister of war and navy and earlier as Governor of the federal district.
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DA. Victoring Bustillos
Dr. Vigtering Marques Ausilles Nas
Chesae
United States of Venezuela
Drowned Observer In Newark Case Involving Currhoaine Scheme
A damaged report notes an observer in the United States involved in a case linked to a Currhaeioine scheme. It mentions eight alleged conspirators tied to a midwest port and a target city, with federal authorities pursuing details.
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Negalee
Forty Men Arrested and One Shot in Philippine Uprising
A war department cable reports in Manila and Navotas on Christmas Eve describe a small uprising linked to Hicarto’s revolutionary project. Gen Harrison says forty men were arrested and a policeman shot, with no influence tied to the movement. Officials deem the revolt small and suppressed as tensions over the Jones bill linger in Washington.
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Harrison
Hie
Hori Elde
Hicarto
Hong Kong
House
Senate
Provisional President Orders Halt to Summary Executions
Mestec City reports a circular from the provisional president to generals of the convention armies ordering an end to all summary executions for any offense. Copies went to Generals Villa and Zapata. The secretary said Villa objected, while Vil aimed to pursue and punish the assassin. Rival factions contend with three five stops seeking power and accession.
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Mestec
Villa
Zapata
Berauen
Capitol Manager Accused in State Board Contract Case
Denver three infos allege a capitol manager conspired with Fleming Brothers to steer state library contract work to their firms. The bulk of work was for interior finishes of the new state library, nearing completion, with a partner in the Fleming organization implicated.
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Jesse Bo Pe Fag
1Tol Managers
Fleming Brothers
Irtendant Ie
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