Christmas War Fronts Show Small Skirmishes Across Europe
The third Christmas of World War I brings limited fighting on the British and French fronts while artillery roars and soldiers celebrate. Romania sees heavy clashes as Germans pressure the Danube bridgehead near Matchin. Russian forces report gains nearby. British mounted troops and aircraft seize Magh near El Arish with 1180 prisoners captured and substantial war materiel seized. Turkiye endures heavy Turkish casualties as Austro‑German actions persist in the Carpathians and Julian front. Two British destroyers sink in a North Sea collision with fifty-five officers and men lost.
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Rumania
Bureu- Rimnik Road
von Mackensen
Matchin
Teaklehe
Danube
Teakishe
Tuleha
Magh
el Arish
London
Carpathians
Macedonia
Julian
North Sea
Kaiser Calls Immediate Meeting Over Terms
Berlin reports Germany replies to the president’s note with an immediate meeting of belligerent delegates at a neutral site to pursue peace. The Imperial government accepts open dialogue and pledges full collaboration with the United States after the current negotiations end. Washington notes growing indications that Swiss mediation may back the peace effort.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Gerard
Bulgaria
Turon Wayne
Sheo
Murder at Minden: Reaves Family Slaughter Ends Christmas Eve
A half dressed boy alerted neighbors to a scene of slaughter at John N. Reaves home near Minden. Reeves and his wife lay dead with head injuries. An eleven year old survived, two younger children were killed. The boy found Christmas presents amid a shattered home. Three heavily shackled Black suspects were jailed in Minden as investigation begins.
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Minden
John N. Reaves
Reeves
Snow Falls in Tropics Reported in Los Angeles
AP dispatches a brief on a rare snow event in Los Angeles and nearby areas. The report notes heavy snow in the northern city area, the phenomenon described as unusual for forty years, with melt occurring as the flurries continued. Snow also observed at Corona Pomona and San Bernardino.
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Los Angeles
Corona
Pomona
San Bernardino
Death of Mibs Slingerland in Carson City
Eva Slingerland long a fixture in Virginia City and Carson schools dies after a career shaping local youth. The Wes Fargo staff received the message this afternoon, noting she was highly esteemed by generations of students in Tonopah area.
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Mibs Slingerland
Carson City
A.D. McCabe
Wes Fargo
Eva Slingerland
Virginia City
Carson
Angling Funds to Run Nation
President Wilson and his cabinet weigh deficit solutions as the government nears budget end. Ways and Means Committee has discussed revenue options with Secretary McAdoo, with formal action after the holidays. Admiral Dewey turns 70 as Secretary Daniels congratulates him in the Navy Department.
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Wilson
Presiment
Con Rena
House
Ways and Means
McAdoo
Admiral Dewey
Daniels
Villa Triumphants With Cold Weather
El Paso reports rebel movements toward Monterey as Villa forces strengthen near the Mexican frontier. General Marguin reportedly leads an expedition against Villa bands west of Chihuahua City while 1600 Villa men are said to be twelve miles east of Juarez. Cold weather and snow threaten army units, potentially favoring Villa due to winter campaigning experience.
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Torreon
Monterey
Pedro de Las Colonia
Lta
Francisco Marguin
Minacs
Chihuahua City
Juares
Villa
Junrez
Mexico
Chihuahua
Christman
Steamer Maryland in distress as flotilla aids near Sandy Hook
Aboard the New Jersey coast near Sandy Hook the steamers City of Saraheah and cutter Achuasnit hurry to assist the sinking steamer Maryland after a wireless call for help. Nearby, the schooners Roger Drury, Daniel McLeod, and Raveelain face wrecks, with crews brought ashore by coast guards.
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Associated Preas
New York
Big Fleet Cruisers on Allied Warship Front
A cryptic report describes heavily armed disguised vessels identified as commerce protectors. Details on their exact disposition are not revealed, but their arrival has been signalled through sources unlikely to be mistaken. Dee Horton is named among the referenced individuals.
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Horton
Dee
Ultimatum mood in Mexico talks noted in New York
The Caranza reply has not been received. Mexican commissioners in New York await a reply. If no reply comes, note exchanges by the chairmen will likely mark the end of the talks. This is in the nature of an ultimatum by the United States.
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Washington
Carranza
New York
Commission
United States
Border skirmish near Texas Rio Grande reported
Associated Press dispatch from El Paso notes firing near a Kentucky outpost at the border sparked a general alarm after a weekend skirmish with snipers. Mexican parties held a Christmas dance on the Texan side. trenches were expanded as a year-old boundary marker between New Mexico and Chihuahua was abandoned. One sniper death could not be confirmed.
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Associated Press ES
Paso
Rio Grande
Kentucky
New Mexico
Chihuahua
Sudden death of miner on Saturday morning
Cenore Mattiods a 33 year old miner native of Italy died suddenly Saturday night at 10 in his Casino hotel room. The cause is believed to be consumption he had suffered from for years. Countrymen raised a purse for his interment. arrangements indicate a significant fund to be ready within four months.
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Axo Atrokos
Shreveport
Cenore Mattiods
Casino
Mattlode
Italy
No Lights Shine On Desert Until Tomorrow
Desert country near White Mountain in Inyo county California faced three days of power outage as Nevada California Power company lines failed after freezing weather. Crews thawed transformers at Campbell dry to restore juice. miners, engineers, and riders endured darkness, some reporting hardships. rescue efforts recovered a missing man.
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White
Wilson
Holland May Reseat Insult
Amster dam December 26 The Telegram reports the German reply to Holland's note on exportation was framed so it cannot be communicated to the Dutch parliament and the government asked Berlin to alter it for presentation. Last month it was said the reply amounted to Mind your own business.
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Ament’ Pome
Amaterdam
Germany
Holland
Berlin
Alsace Christmas Celebrations Amid Hope in Reconquered Land
Dec 26 Alsace celebrates a fervent Christmas as villages, churches, and chapels ring with midnight masses. Clergy offer public prayers for National Council guidance in the region’s return to French control. The county hospital reports the death of Mike Beasly, whose remains were sent to Provo, Utah, per the family’s request.
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Albace
Alsace
Mike Beasly
Provo
Inh
Hmalate
That Pines
Preacher Warns of Perilous Hour in War Thought
London reports Rev. G Campbell Morgan at Westminster Chapel warns the world is in a perilous war hour. He says Germany seeks to dodge blame through clever diplomacy and criticizes President Wilson for not voicing moral stance. Washington notes German reply released before U.S. officials saw it, timing two days after dispatch.
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London
G. Campbell A Wan
Westminster Chapel
Wala
Germany
America
American
Wilson
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