Russian Relief test as Allies aid Romania near Bucharest
An Allied dispatch from Petrograd reports Russians gaining western Danube positions south of Bucharest and recapturing nearby villages. Vienna notes renewed but diminished Carpathian attacks while German forces push toward Romania's Danube defenses and aim to envelop flanks.
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Bucharest
London
Zmimanian
Gampulune
Mackensen
Danube
Petrograd
W Ie
Toomania
Gostibhel
Greece Forced by Allied Threats in Armistice Talks
Amid fierce fighting in Athens and Piraeus, Allied powers pressed Greece to accept an armistice. Entente envoys secured a truce after Greek and royalist forces clashed, with artillery surrender and troops withdrawing from key positions.
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Frese
London
Royaltsia
Constantine
Antente
Athens
Pournet
Piraeus
Ty Marion
Crigin
Mediation Body Reports Rail Labor Settlement Progress
G W W, a member of the federal mediation board, travels to Nashville to settle differences between the Nashville Chattanooga and Louisville railroad and its employees. The railroad asked for mediation to prevent strikes as unions vote their demands, with word telegraphed to the board offices. London dispatch notes gold markets and potential shifts in treasury bills and Japanese exchequer bonds amid ongoing exchange concerns.
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Washington
Federal Board of
Hotie
Nashville
Tenn
Nashville, Chattanoogs and
Lousville
Miiroad
Hoods
London
Dee
Exchange Riek
Bince America
Guld, We Mart
Wiip Il
No Embargo on Cattle Shipments Reported
A scrambled dispatch from Apringfield dated December 2 states orders were issued regarding cattle shipments. Authorities report no embargo and mention movements tied to a blockade in Chile. food supplies and related persons are referenced as being held in a yard, with release plans unclear.
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Apringfield
Kanan
Chilean
President attends lighting ceremony for Statue of Liberty
New York December 7 presidential delegation attends a ceremonial lighting of the torch and statue area. Officials and guests gather as a formal event marks the illumination of the landmark’s pedestal and surrounding plaza.
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Statue OF Liberty
Treasury ruling on inheritance tax and plate deed case
Collector of Internal Revenue Dee Scott announced a ruling of the treasury department. The Henry Miller deed to Art Holdings for Poor heirs does not remove the property from tax lien. The United States retains ten percent of the assessed value after state tax deductions.
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Dee
Intergal Revenue
D. Scott
Treasury
Henry Miller
United States
Three Men Die in Auto Crash at Montown Race
Three men were killed when a car crashed into the press stand at a race in Montown Pennsylvania. Driver Frank Galvin mechanician Gaston Well and Hughie Hughes died. Several others were injured and Hughes had previously quit his race.
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Montown
Penn
Frank Galvin
Gaston Well
Hughie Hughes
Sever
Hughes
Marina Case Narrows to a Point Transport or Charter Immunity
Washington declares the Marina case narrowed to whether the vessel was a transport or charters immunity. Inquiries will be made of owners and the British admiralty. London reports cabinet changes possible with Bonar Law or Lloyd George as premier and Asquith leaving office. German troops defend Dagis and Kirksbaba holds a Carpathian pass amid Russian advances toward Hungary.
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Wash Agton
Ite
Associated Press
London
Asquith
Manchester Guardian
Bonar Law
Lloyd George
Home of Commons
Times
Mini Inters
Asqoith
Kirksbaba
Carpathians
Hungary
Grand Jury Orders Nye County Officials To Halt Gambling
The Tonopah grand jury, amid calls for county efficiency, orders District Attorney J A Sandove, Sheriff W B Boane, and Sheriff A Slavin to close all illegal gambling and slot machines within forty eight hours or face indictments. The action followed a tense, brief interview with the officials and their deputies who were not to delay obedience.
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Wolng
Hat J. A. Sandove
W. B. Boane
Ant J. A. Slavin
Chase
Nye County
Nye
Audi
Widow of Santa Monica Grand Prix photographer to receive compensation
The California accident commission orders payment to Jennie McMurray Jenkins widow of Laurie Jenkins, a movie photographer killed when Lewin Jackson's car crashed at the Santa Monica Grand Prix in November. The Keystone Company is named as defendant in the compensation proceeding.
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San Francisco
Jennie McMurray Jenking
Laurie Jenkins
Santa Monica
Lewin Jackson
Jiduptetad Accident Commission
Keystone Company
Grim tally of football deaths shocks 15 in a year
A chaotic report outlines football fatalities and near misses, noting 15 deaths in the year and 16 another season. It mentions officials and medical concerns around the sport while describing a panic moment linked to a specific incident and the death of a relative.
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Ammoetatort Premnr
Chicago
Ih Hive
Tatyan
Airplane Found by Submarine Off Thames Mouth
A German submarine spotted a damaged British airplane floating near the Thames estuary. The two officers aboard were captured and the airplane was destroyed by the submarine crew.
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Berlin
Dec
Thames
Overseas News Agency
Dieter Stige 10 Scientific Eating
A fragment shows a Chicago diary on dieting with unchanged weights after a holiday. Meals listed include stewed pears, bread, butter, coffee, codfish balls, vegetable soup, beef, rice, onions, cookies, and a long ingredients line with numerous items.
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Chicago
West
Philadelphia
Supmn
Mother defies terms of will in custody dispute
Mrs Bessie Lonion widow of Jack London refuses to surrender custody of her two daughters as directed by the will. She dismisses a five dollar bequest as meaningless, asserting she can support herself and the children and that custody was settled previously.
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Associated Preas
Oakland
Dov
Bessie Lonion
Jack London
Charnton
Christmas Tree Meeting Tonight in Tonopah
Interest grows for entertaining Tonopah children this holiday season. A meeting at R. Fred Brown’s office will discuss a Christmas tree and related plans as local youths prepare costumes and performances for the event.
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Tonopah
R. Fred Brown
Dante Ulaue
Villa and Carranza clash near Chihuahua City
Reports from Juarez and Washington describe ongoing operations as Villa and Carranza factions maneuver around Chihuahua City. Troop movements include Trevino near Chihua hua border areas and possible evacuation toward the Mexico Northwestern railroad.
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Juarez
Gonzales
Chihuahua City
Mirgin
Oxuna
Cuilly
Vile
Mexico and Northwestern
Uhe Joot
Big Pacific Blow Rages Through Vancouver
A violent storm disrupts shipping and forces shelter as vessels endure heavy seas and rough winds off Vancouver. Officials warn of rising damage to boats and infrastructure along the coast with continued caution advised.
Brazil to Buy German and Austrian Merchantmen
Rio de Janeiro reports the Brazilian government plans to acquire 38 German and 4 Austrian merchant ships at a Brazilian port. The vessels are intended to move roe traffic and bolster national commerce.
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Rio Janeiro
Sage
Philadelphia man threatens leaders at station
Jonathan Krause, wrapped in three coats and a hat, carried a kitchen knife and threatened to kill the president Morgan and Rockefeller at a railroad station. Police said he appeared unbalanced and intoxicated, his mental state aggravated by drink.
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Philadelphia
Jonathan Krause
Morgan
Rockefeller
Water squeeze on railroads sparks capitalization issue
Senator Cummings pressed Thom of counsel for railroad executives on using water value in railroad assets to base a new capitalization if government seizes control. Thom warned such a step would lead to financial rain worldwide.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Cummings Cross
Thom
Eli
Cummings
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