Germans Drive Seizes 11,000 Italians in Melettea Region
German forces announced today a new offensive in Italy capturing 11,000 Italians along with sixty guns and strong positions in the Melettea region. In London a raid by 25 airplanes caused fires but limited casualties. two planes were shot down and crews captured. Italian and Allied reports describe heavy fighting near Asiago with exchanges along the front as troops maneuver.
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England
Christmas Packages Sent to Front Line Soldiers
About 100000 Christmas packages were dispatched to American troops overseas as the nation rallied. Postal workers faced heavy parcels, some weighing up to 104 pounds, with gifts opened and inspected by anxious families. The Red Cross and allied groups urged early shipment to ensure timely arrival before Christmas.
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Rallvonie Yar Board
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Nurses Needed for Immediate Service in Washington
A midwest report states urgent nursing personnel are required for immediate service before December 12 and throughout the next year at Lenn W000 trees will be needed by Way fiosplinle. Atlas Dowd E Thompson, superintendent of the Army purse corps, notes only a fraction of graduates are fit for duty and urges naming those ready to respond to a call.
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France
Navy to control merchant ships plan approved in war department
The war council today discanned naval control of merchant ships at a meeting in the War department. Daniel and Baker approved the plan and the shipping board must adopt it. The measure provides for recruiting into the naval reserve all desmen and ships officers entering the war zone.
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Austria Ready For Just Peace Amid War Talks
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Charles of Austria Hungary saying a European monarchy delegation could be formed to negotiate peace guaranteeing monarchy integrity. He notes Austria would not fight extremists who reneged on intent to disarm. He praises army achievements and says the empire remains ready to conclude an honorable armistice at any time.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
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Germany Rejects Russ Proposals Amid Armament Talks
Reported by Associated Press from Patrograd indicates German Austrian Turkish and Bulgarian delegates told Russia they could negotiate only on armistice terms. Moscow replied that belligerents must join the conference and that the German demands were unacceptable and could only be addressed by a conquered country.
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Armatenion
Food appeal from Sweden drives hunger warning
The Swedish press reports a desperate appeal for aid as famine looms in Finland and Russia blocked food shipments. Thousands face starvation unless relief arrives, with Russian and Finnish tensions underscoring the crisis.
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U S Aviators Aid Artillery Collaboration During War Effort
American aviators joined artillery units observing targets from air over France. Photographs aided fire direction as artillery engaged five specified targets. Observers reported shelling adjusted within four minutes, improving accuracy of bombardment and coordinating with ground forces.
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Congress Votes War On Friday In House Action
United States lawmakers move to consider a wartime declaration with rapid debate limited to an hour per side. Senate relations panel discusses potential troop deployment to Italy as war moves toward implementation. An air raid on London reports casualties. A ceasefire on the Russian front set to begin Friday noon.
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Dec
War Office
Halifax Port's Historic Role as Naval Hub Described
The report notes Halifax as the chief British military naval station on the American continent for years, serving as a central conduit for men, munitions, and supplies to Canada, the Manders, and Northern France during the war. it cites a 1911 population of about 47,000.
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One Killed In Western Rail Wreck On The 5
A serious wreck on the Southern Pacific line between Siskiyou and Upton Calvary caused one death and left two crew members and seven passengers injured as two passenger engines overturned during the incident. President and Mrs Wilson shopped in downtown Washington yesterday afternoon. Airplanes bombed London and nearby towns per war office. Italian lines withdrawn from slopes near Monte Sastel Gomberto after all day fighting per war office.
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War Office
Government may close gold mines to aid war effort
Frederik Bradley stated to mining experts in San Francisco that wartime needs will force government action. He said government denial of gold mining rights and suspension of railway ties could occur as gold is deemed nonessential to winning the war.
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Postmaster General Says Unions Endanger Public Welfare
In an annual report to Congress Postmaster General Burleson condemns postal employee unions as a menace to public welfare and urges repeal of the law allowing organization. He notes half measures to limit work hours and higher salaries for postal workers while soldiers endure wartime sacrifice. The report accuses unions of trying to influence politics and government policy, with many postal workers already affiliated and more to follow.
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Ponusl
Jennie
Fiore
Halifax Fire Devastates Harbor After Collision
A Halifax harbor explosion following a collision between two vessels, one carrying munitions, razed waterfront buildings and killed many. Reports cite an American munitions ship involved, a fierce storm, extensive fires, and widespread devastation across Halifax and surrounding areas with numerous casualties and large property losses.
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