Refugees from Romania Overrun Russia Amid War Strain
Starving Romanian refugees flood southern Russian cities like Odessa and Kiev, fleeing invaders. They join millions displaced by war, straining resources as relief efforts by governments and committees try to shelter them. The report also covers British Prime Minister Lloyd George's peace proposals and mixed German-English reactions, with officials predicting possible further notes or a conference but no immediate settlement.
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No Meningitis Spread Among Border Troops
Medical officers on the border report no danger of meningitis among Georgia and Pennsylvania troops as the coming epidemic nears. No new cases have developed in eight days, according to Washington dispatches.
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Secrets Stolen Secrets Stolen
In San Francisco on December 20 Edward White immigration commissioner said anonymous informants alleged trusted staff at Ariel Inland Station aided admit Chinese by swapping papers. Attorneys allegedly received information to substitute papers for ineligible clients to allow entry. The scheme involved a Chinese national returning to China and reusing his description for a new arrival.
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Russians Break Through Lines Near Stanislau in Galicia
The Associated Press reports that Russian troops advancing in Galicia broke through barbed wire entanglements near the River Bystritsa southwest of Stanislau. German and Austro forces retreated in disorder, leaving some prisoners among the rout.
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Eight Soldiers Die On Border After Pneumonia Deaths
Port Bins base hospital reports Sergeant Robin Gongales of the machine gun company, Second South Carolina Infantry, died of pneumonia. General Bell notes this is the eighth pneumonia death among regulars and guardsmen in eight days as troops exposed to overheated heat and cold night air.
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Nationalization of British Shipping Could Reshape Trade
An official, cited in Washington, suggests no law prevents the United States from losing access if Britain's merchant fleet withdraws from American trade and harbor. The impact hinges on how completely the rule is enforced, with potential shift of global carrying trade to war purposes.
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Judge Welsh of Mono County Found Near Los Angeles
A letter from A. and Dolan, Mono County sheriff, states Judge J J Welsh, a former public administrator, who disappeared while traveling from Bridgeport to Los Angeles, has been found at the Los Angeles poor farm. He is being treated for a shoulder fracture from a stop caused by a moving train and is on his way home, though his age and debility raise serious concerns.
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Neutrality laws openly violated claims in defense opening
Attorney Roche argues the government's case against Bopp reduces to proving a German concubite employed explosives. He contends Union Ironworks of San Francisco built submarines for the Entente last year and shipped parts to Canada for assembly. The defense asserts wartime witnesses testified accordingly, with continued coverage on page four.
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Bank Robbers Cut Telephone Wires in Oklahoma Bank Heist
Tulsa, Okla, Dec 20. Robbers blasted into the Oklahoma National Bank at Skiatook this morning, discharged the safe, and escaped in Danauto with about $20,000 in currency and silver. They severed telephone wires to gain a several hour start.
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Portugal unrest reported quelled after revolutionary outbreaks
A Madrid dispatch states the recent revolution in Portugal was put down by suspending constitutional guarantees and arresting thousands. Paris notes from December 16 report revolutionary outbreaks in multiple regions of Portugal, officially declared entirely quelled.
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President Galls On Senator III At Home
President visits Senator Williams of Mississippi at his home to discuss affairs. Williams calls the president a very good fellow and notes he could not go to the office, as the president drove him there in a rare, informal gesture.
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Copper theft suspects taken to Goldfield by deputy
Tom Campbell and S Ko Wood were taken to Goldfield by Deputy Sheriff Hickerwell at night on suspicion of involvement in copper theft from the Millers mill. The pair rode in a Ford sedan claimed as a loan from Taft Oak's owner.
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Burbank to Wed Secretary in San Francisco
Santa Rosa December 20 Luther Burbank announced he will marry his secretary Miss Elizabeth Waters tomorrow in San Francisco Burbank aged 67 the bride is 30 a Hastings Michigan native Burbank divorced his first wife two decades ago
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French clamors for a change in the cabinet
Paris December 20 Henry Terenger senator for Guadeloupe accuses the cabinet of weakness and delay laying blame for limited war progress. He cites disorganization in economic life and war material production. Briand defends government action while pledging freedom of action and confidence at home and with allies. Verdun victory referenced.
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Greedy Britishers Gorge Themselves Over Food Control
London reports two days of hotel and restaurant meal limits failed to curb consumption. Patrons could eat multiple portions at different places with no supervision. Newspapers urge imposition of food tickets or a tax on bills, similar to Paris, to curb overeating.
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Stampede in Edgewater Mine Traps Workers After Gas Explosion
Birmingham dispatched reports say an explosion at the Edgewater mine of the Tanneasge Coal and Coke company, 12 miles northwest of Birmingham, entombed several workers. One killed, one burned, about eight hundred miners stampeded but were controlled and led out. Temperature readings show 47 yesterday, 34 this morning.
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Wadsworth plan boosts Niagara water for plants
The Senate passed the Wadsworth evolution authorising more water diversion from Niagara to increase American plant output. Also, cotton crop visible supply shows a big rise with 10,845,989 bales recorded before December 13. Berlin reports several unsuccessful Russian pitcacks along the port boroughs.
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Americans Freed by Turkey in Exchange Deal
Two hundred Americans detained in Syria and Palestine by Turkish authorities were allowed to leave via Beirut after agreeing to intern at Beirut for a month to neutralize any military information they may possess. The United States has pressed for their release, citing missionaries and naturalized citizens. The cruiser Des Moines will proceed to Beirut to repatriate the party.
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Naval Officer Dead in Berkeley at 66
Captain Carlos Gilman Calkins of the United States Navy died today in Berkeley, aged 66. He served as a naval officer for decades and was widely regarded for his leadership and service record.
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