Woodville Priest Believed Killed or Missing in War
In Natchez Mississippi on December 25 the Belgian consul in New York reported Father Denis a Belgian priest serving in Woodville is among dead or missing in Belgium. He was on vacation and in Liege before German bombardment. Bishop Gunn confirmed Belgian inquiries and search. Father Denis had come to Woodville two years earlier.
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Woodville
Miss
Natchez
Denis
Belgium
New York
Liege
John BE. Gunn
Mississippi
Gunn
Father Denis
Alsatians Celebrate First French Christmas Since 1870
From Thann to St Die a twelve mile strip of Alsace enjoys a French Christmas for the first time since 1870. Masses will be held in French at Christmas services as soldiers and clergy lead the revival. Families display flags and many vow to marry Frenchmen, while food from France aids morale amid ongoing war.
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Associated Press
Thann
Alsace
Paris
Altkirch
St. Die
Albert Carr
Commedie Francaise
Brother
France
British shipyards busy as war continues despite losses
London reports shipyards are as active as if at peace with freight rates rising from sunk ships and a tonnage shortage. Repair yards are full, new steamers delayed by workload, and Newcastle proposes using Austrian and German steamers in British harbors to ease supply. Coal merchants suffer from requisitioning and port delays as the Admiralty weighs the plan.
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London
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce
Admiralty
Carranza Declares Repudiation of Mexican Debts
A Washington dispatch conveys a Cable from Rafael Calvo y Arias stating that Venustiano Carranza will repudiate any loan or obligation contracted by General Eulalio Gutierrez, General Francisco Villa, or any other claimant on behalf of the Mexican government. The note requests publication for public interest.
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Rafael Calvo Y Arias
A. Mobile
Constitutionalist
Washington
Venustiano Carranza
Eulalio Gutierez
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Arredondo
R. Calvo Yarias
Agent Commercial del Glop
Montgomerys First Municipal Christmas Tree in the South
Special to The Item Montgomery Alabama December 26 a giant fifty foot municipal Christmas tree was erected in Court Square with thousands of electric lights. City singers performed and a chorus of children joined in. The event drew thousands and will be repeated tonight with lighting and carols followed by fifteen autos delivering children to charitable institutions to sing for inmates.
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Montgomery
Ala
Court Square
Larry M Lean Objects to the Booze Clause
New York Giants utility catcher Larry McLean has not signed for next season over a conduct clause in his contract. He argues he has behaved well and prefers removing bad conduct language while the rest of the agreement is viewed favorably by the catcher.
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New York
Larry MceLean
New York Giants
Larry
Pelicans Plan 1915 Roster With Four New Pitchers
New Orleans Pelicans prepare for 1915 with four added pitchers and one infielder after the January 4 annual meeting. President Heinemann says negotiations near completion and major league caliber players will bolster weak spots. Names not released pending contract signings. The infielder likely to be a third baseman to replace Bill Lindsay.
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New Orleans
Johnny Dobbs
Pelican
Baseball Association
Heinemann
Dobbs
Cleveland American League
A. A. Enterprise
Bill Lindsay
Pacific Coast
Joe Wolcott Faced Fighters of All Weights in Ring
The noted boxer Joe Wolcott fought top opponents across weight classes. He fought at welterweight around 142 pounds, defeated Joe Choynski in seven rounds, and had a 15 round draw with Jim Jeffries in Maspeth. He later dropped to 133 pounds to chase Kid Lavigne, then lost to Lavigne in San Francisco.
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Joe Wolcott
Joe
Joe Choynski
Jim Jeffries
Kid Lavigne
Chicago Fed Puts Faith in Native Sons on Payroll
The Chicago Feds announce a native son movement with ten players raised in Chicago or making it their permanent home. Notables include Joe Tinker Tom MacGuire John Farrell Al Wickland Max Fisk Dave Black Co LL Clemons Joe Stanley Ervin Lange and Austin Walsh. Walsh is Ed Walsh’s brother from the White Sox.
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Chicago Feds
Weeghman
Fed
Chicago Fed Club
Chicago
Joe Tinker
Tom MacGuire
John Farrell
al Wickland
Max Fisk
Dave Black
LL Clemons
Joe Stanley
Ervin Lange
Austin Walsh
Walsh
Ed Walsh
White Sox
James T Bates Dies In Geneva After Notable Career
James T Bates of New York founder of the Union Bank and the Geneva daily La Tribune died in Geneva yesterday. He helped shape banking and journalism in the city and was noted for strong, concise wit about married life.
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Geneva
James T. Bates
New York
Union Bank
la Tribune
All kinds Fruits Candies Nuts Cigars and Tobacco
W F DeMiller of 106 Government Street advertises a store offering fruits candies nuts cigars and tobacco at reasonable prices for local shoppers.
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W. F. Demiller
Dwellings For Rent in City Listings with Modern Conveniences
Advertises rental homes at 938 Government St and 275 8 S St with halls, parlors, dining rooms, kitchens, and multiple bedrooms. Includes upstairs and downstairs layouts, baths, electric lights, gas, porches, and yards. Also lists a new bungalow at 28 Monroe St with two bedrooms, porcelain tub, gas, and front and back galleries.
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Government St
S. St
Jackson St
W. S
Monroe St
Roche and Burke Undertakers at Northeast Corner
Roche and Burke Undertakers operate at the northeast corner of St. Joseph and State Streets, offering funeral services and related arrangements.
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St. Joseph and
State Streets
Various Homes and Lots Listed on Government and Nearby Streets
A parish listing details multiple two story frame and brick residences along Government Street and neighboring avenues including Michigan, St Anthony, Joachim, Church, Dauphin, Julia, Lafayette, Augusta, LeMoyne, and Spring Hill. Properties include 2 story frame houses, brick residences, a one story frame bungalow, and a large lot on N side Government near Michigan Avenue, with addresses on Mon tauk Hallett Georgia avenue and Washington Square.
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Government St
Michigan Avenue
St. Anthony
Joachim Sts
Hamilton
Church
Government Sts
Montauk
Hallett
Georgia Avenue
Dauphin
Julia Sts
Lafayette
Augusta St
Washington Square
Augusta
LeMoyne Avenue
N. Dauphin St
Margaret
Spring Hill Ave
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