Verdun Victory Seen Undermining German War Effort
The morning press from Indon reports French victory at Verdun boosts Allied morale and undermines Germany. Paned editorials from The Telegraph The Daily News The Times and others argue Verdun signals German weakness, questions of peace terms, and renewed Allied resolve amid Romanian operations and food shortages.
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Associated Press
INDON
Verdun
Ruania
Telegraph
von Ihmann-Hollweg
Nivelle
Post
France
Daily News
Venus
Mers
Camin Rumania
Germany
Romania
Tine
Ruand
the Times
Russia
Ward
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Polo Tournament First Ever In Mexico Ends In Victory
The first polo tournament claimed to be held in Mexico concluded with the division headquarters team defeating the 13th to 7 goals to 5. The winning squad included lieutenants Hallenberger Collins Patton and Anderson, captaining the team, each awarded a silver trophy cap. Teams from the Seventh Tenth Eleventh and Thirteenth cavalry regiments also played.
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PANIB
Mexico
Army Radio
Columbus
N. M
World Peace Sermons Emphasize Christ as Peace Path
The Rev. Henry Wade Du Bose and Rev. E. P. Spiegel preached on world peace and the League of Nations, arguing peace comes only when Christ’s teachings are followed. Du Bose cited Olivet and foretold a reign of peace, while Spiegel stressed love of God and neighbor as core.
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Henry DuBose
Christ
Mr. Spiegel
Man
God
P. Spiegel
First Christian Church
Henry Wade du Bose
Presyterian
Mr. du Bose
Europe
League of Nations
Oppenheim Barred From Landing By U S Immigration
Baron R E Oppenheim of the Noordam was prevented from landing in New York and sent to Ellis Island for further examination. Immigration officers gave no reason for the detention, and Oppenheim called it a trifle likely to be adjusted. He said he is son of a Baron linked to the Rothschilds and that his trip to America was for recreation.
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Associated Press
New York
R. E. Oppenheim
Noordam
London
Paris
Ellis Island
Falmouth
Oppenheim
Baron Oppenheim
Rothschilds
America
Fourteen Teams Tie In Six Day Bicycle Race
In New York the twenty-fourth annual six day race at Madison Square Garden has all fourteen teams tied at 162 miles nine laps at 7 am. No serious injuries reported. Teams listed include American Australian Goullet Grecia and others.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Keaton-Madden
Goullet
Grecia
McNamara
Spears
Egg and Dupuy
New England
Hill and Drobach
Root and
Madden
Long Island
Carmen and
Whiley
Brown
Kaiser
Cameron
Walthour
Debaetis
Newark
Smith
Kopsy
Rocky Mountain
Lawson and
Mitten
New Jersey
Eaton
Ryan
E. Ohrt and
Bello
Boston
San Francisco
H. Ohrt and
Thomas
Spencer and
Carroll
German Afghan failure explained by London report
The British government releases an account of the failed German plot to trigger an Afghan uprising. Aimed at the ameer of Afghanistan, the mission, led by Lieutenant von Tentig, was rejected as the ameer maintained neutrality and dismissed the German emissaries in May, with Germany and allies failing to sway Afghanistan or trigger unrest.
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Kaiser
Ameer
England
Associated Press
London
Afganistan
Afghanistan
India
House of Commons
Austen Chamberlain
Berlin
Oudh
von Tentig
Kabul
Turkey
Pheameer
Bible Topic Opens Knights of Columbus Lecture Series
Rev. Edward Hackett of the Cathedral gave the Sunday night address at the Knights of Columbus hall on Our Priceless Heritage the Bible. A large, mixed audience heard for over an hour with several musical numbers by the Knights of Columbus Choral Club. Next lecture is January 7 with Rev. Walker and Edward Cummings S J of Spring Hill Jesuit College on the roster.
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Knights of Columbus Hall
Edward Hackett
Knights of Columbus Choral Club
Walker
Edward Cummings
S. J
Spring Hill Jesuit College
Bible History and the Catholic Church
Father Hlackett argues the Bible is the Inspired Word of God tied to Jesus Christ. He traces how the church prepared and distributed translations, countering claims of a purely human document and asserting the Catholic Church as the keeper of the Bible.
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Hlackett
Jesus Christ
Hell
CREEKMORE CONTEMPT CASE UP IN HIGH COURT
Wallington December 18 United States judges face limits on using federal contempt penalties as an appeal is filed by William J Creekmore of Oklahoma City. Creekmore was sentenced to a year and a day in Leavenworth prison for sending money to a juror's wife in a case where he was defendant. The Eighth Circuit upheld the sentence.
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Associated Press
Wallington
United States
Supreme Court
William J. Creekmore
Oklahoma City
Creekmore
Leavenworth
Eighth Federal Circuit Court
Public interest on Afghan captives and landowner sequestration
The report notes members reportedly captured by Russians and British after leaving Afghanistan. It states the Indian government has sequestrated estates of Indian landowners. It also mentions letters from the German chancellor to several ruling chiefs.
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Afghanistan
India
Police Raid Finds Liquor at Meyer Mitchell Place
Sunday raids reported by the sheriff found beer gin and whiskey at Meyer Mitchell on Congress and Locust streets. Additional raids included Charles Smitling between Commerce and Water streets for beer and whiskey and Pat O'Brien on St Stephens road near Three Mile Creek for whiskey. All defendants charged with violating the prohibition law.
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Meyer Mitchell
Congress
Locust Streets
Holcombe
Charles Smitling
Pat O’brien
St. Stephens Road
Three-Mile Creek
Funston Without Right Declared by Dr. J W Phillips
Dr John W Phillips preached that General Funston overstepped constitutional religious liberty by denying Baptists permission to hold revival services at border camps. He argued Funston may hold personal beliefs but cannot impose them on others and noted failed attempts at Baptist meetings with the general.
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Jed Funston
United States
The
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
John W. Phillips
Phillips
General Funston
Funston
Socialist Peace Talks Considered by Paris District
The Paris district Socialist federation passes a near unanimous resolution urging consideration of international socialist relations and possible peace proposals from Germany and allies. It invites Entente governments to review any proposals with Parliament input, warning against a blunt rejection that could hurt allied morale.
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Associated Press
Paris
Socialist Federation of
Germany
Baptists Question Funston Authority Over Camp Revivals
In the article readers debate whether General Funston overstepped his lawful power by banning revival services in the camps. The contested sermon cited Matthew 23:8 stating one Master, Christ, and all are brethren.
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Baptists
General Funston
Christ
Miss Minnie Brown and William Lotz Shot by Jealous Lover
In Aberdeen Mississippi on December 18, Miss Minnie Brown a sixteen year old high school student and William Lotz a garage owner were shot while returning from the city to a nearby village. Clifford Tyler a local youth was arrested after allegedly shooting when Brown said she did not love him and when Lotz did not stop the car. Both victims were fatally wounded. Tyler is reported to be near a nervous collapse at the jail. Both Lotz and Tyler are Amory residents.
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Aberdeen
Miss
Minnie Brown
William Lotz
Clifford Tyler
Tyler
Lotz
Amory, Miss
Jackson Sent to Jail for Stealing Lace Curtains
Aubrey L. Jackson was sent to jail by Recorder D. H. Edington for thirty days on a charge of stealing two lace curtains from Mr. S. H. Peck of the Battle House. The court continued cases of R. J. Elmer and Meyer Mitchell for violating the prohibition law until Wednesday.
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Recorder's Court
Aubrey L. Jackson
S. H. Peck
Battle House
D. H. Edington
R. J. Elmer
Meyer Mitchell
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