Demoralization in Caucasus Reported Amid Turmoil
London reports severe Turkish demoralization in Mesopotamia as the British army claims heavy enemy losses near the Tigris. Petrograd cites Russian victories against Persian insurgents and renewed activity on the RignDvingk front. Constantinople relays word that Rumian forces opposing Yaveasin show demoralization.
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London
Tigria
Delhi
Petrograd
Min Persiu
Ye Kuastine
Hermann
Tertin
Constantinople
Diver Sends French Vessel to Bottom In Mediterranean Action
A French submarine Ville De Laclotni was sunk in the Mediterranean with warning given. Most of the passengers and crew were endangered, with men and women reported among the casualties. The incident was announced in official dispatches from Yokohama and Washington, noting no American lives were lost.
Bankers Trust asks Texas and Pacific ship receiver
A petition from the Bankers Trust Company of New York seeks a receiver for the Texas and Pacific railroad. Defaults in interest payments are cited as the cause, with the railroad already under receivership in parts.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas & Pacife
George Gowldebalroan
Bankers Trust Company of New York
Defauit
Tonopah and Gold Camp clash in major tourney tomorrow night
Millers reply confirms Tonopah team will travel to Guldfeld for a prioritized return match as both squads have improved since their last meeting. The program features three games with university representatives in the lineup and an honorary event for the visiting team after the contests.
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Millers
Ute Ale
Guldfeld
Bevern
Born du Combat
Tonopal
Thane Ters Temain
Secon
Tomerray
Newet
Adeionne
Tonopah Wan Gleters
Guldapl
Werain
Weir Nehools
Agni Che
Riteam Tournadvent
McCall
Merre
Fiteforth
Morrison
Mclaughtin
University State
Wendell Jonovis Lute
Bernard Flood
Lavoy Onay Dogan
W. Cuddy
Dynan
J.jutters
Smith
JO Cunnell
Waser
Local Resident Jack Hand Stricken by Pneumonia
Jack Hand was taken to the hospital this morning after developing pneumonia. He was attended by Dr. Meland and is listed in serious condition, with family members confirming his admission and ongoing treatment.
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Jack Hand
MeLend
Vice President Opens Pan American Congress Address
Vice President Marshall welcomed delegates from South and Central American republics at the Pan American Congress opening. He urged a preventive Pan-Americanism to deter unjust interference in American nations and said the United States would oppose any meddling. Secretary Lansing urged unity with the motto one for all, all for one.
Ivanhoe Crew Reported Lost After Kael Island Ashore
Honolulu December 27 Two men from the Chilean bark Ivanhoe ashore on Kael island are reported lost with another missing. The Ivanhoe, carrying a cargo of nitrates, is described as a total loss.
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Honolile
Kael Island
Kyunhoe
Thor
Two Steamer Sinks and Missing Boatloads
London dispatch reports the Belgian steamer Ministre Boër sinking with crew abandoning ship in lifeboats, two boats missing. The Cottingham steamer also in distress as crew was saved. Also noted is a gift of rare stones to Britain from Sir Arthur Herbert Church, former Mineralogical Society president and mineral collector.
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London
Ministre Boer Iertly
Cottingham
Hritiah Musour
Ana
Great Britain
Sir Arthur Herbert Church
The
Mineralogical Society
Welentife
Judge Langan to hear Nevada cases in Carson City and Tonopah
Judge Langan will travel to Carson City on Monday to draw a jury for Kendall versus State of Nevada and then proceed to Tonopah to preside in Nye County court. The docket includes a petition for intervention in Nye County versus The First National Bank of San Francisco. He will be absent several days.
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Langan
Carson City
Kendall
Peter of Serbia A Ruler No Longer
Peter of Serbia arrives by Italian cruiser and agrees to exile after pressure from his son. He says he cannot return to lead Serbia until health and strength permit a reorganized army. In Paris reports he is taken ashore in an arm chair and declares I am no longer king, the crown prince commands. He aims to go to Salonika to meet the minister of war and pursue victory for his people.
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Brindis
Mary
Peter
Serbia
Big
Aaspriated
Paris
Durasso
Salonik
Community Christmas Tree a Success in Tonopah
Nevadans gathered in the Abe dome on Saturday for a community Christmas event that filled the 2250 seat Airdome beyond capacity. The tree’s rotating mechanism and colorful lights drew crowds as Tonopah residents and Nye County families, many traveling from afar, enjoyed the Mother Goose playlet and holiday gifts for every child.
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Ne ‘Vad
Tonopal
Klee
Abe Dome
Electrielaais
Jim
Everybity Eine
Tonopah
Tenopah
Nye County
German Artillery Bombards Allies Near Saloniki
Athens correspondent reports German artillery on the banks of Lake Doiran in Macedonia bombarding Anglo French lines as the Allies continue to fortify the area north west of Saloniki.
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PAHIB
Athens
Lake Doiran
Macedonia
Saloniki
Christmas Eve Turmoil At Mine Encounter
John Blake, a mixologist for Moware Ableman Taylor, endured a tense night with miner Pat Conway. Allegations include abuse, epithets, and a gun threat. Police intervened, both men were arrested and released on own recognizance. Justice Dunseath to investigate tonight.
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John Blake
Moware, Ableman & Taylor
Pat Conway
Blake
Conway
Ine
Grant
Bake
Wah Conway
Hinde
Mall
Justice Dunseath
Foodstuffs on raise cost readers face higher prices
Amid wartime price pressures readers may face higher book costs as publishers cite increased paper costs. Reports from Paris and Europe note strains in food and goods pricing, while Hungary moves to ban exports and fix prices. Ailing figures in Mexico and local notices accompany the dispatch.
Elk and Mizpah Hill Receive Guests on Christmas Day
Two Christmas day functions at the Elk and Mizpah Hill clubs hosted open house receptions as annual events. Guests enjoyed a cordial spirit, light refreshments, music, and social conversation amid welcoming hospitality from club members.
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Lice’ Club
Misbat Hill
Booth Cage Called In Libel Case Against Editor
The case against W. W. Booth editor and manager of the Bopanza for criminal libel was called today in district court before Judge Walsh. A jury is being impaneled.
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W. W. Booth
Bopanza
Walsh
Revolution Breaks Out in Yunan Governor Revolt
Dec 27 report from Peking says a revolutionary movement led by former Yunan governor has broken out. The Chinese government has dispatched thirty thousand troops to quell the revolt amid ongoing unrest.
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Peking
Indar Teal
Yunan
New Government in Mexico Begins in Juarez
The article reports the de facto Mexican government beginning civil control in Juarez with official installations, archive inspections, and the establishment of official banks. Mustering out Ville soldiers started as John Canta, brother of Lower California's Governor Canta, stated the governor transferred his entire organization to the new government.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Ville
Jonn Canta
Canta
Lower
California
Japan May Actively Take Part in War
American Consul Bristow reports no warning given to the Yasuka before it was submarine. The Ya suke Maru is seen as potentially involved in various possibilities. Some speculate Japan might respond by wide participation in the war, possibly in European operations.
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Japan
Associated Press
Washington
Bristow
Yasuka
Europe
Government troops join revolutionists in Yunnan province
Peking dispatch reports government troops in Yunnan have joined the revolutionaries led by Teal Ao, declaring the province independent and guaranteeing foreign safety. Revolutionary forces now move toward Kweichow as northern provinces show no firm alignment yet.
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Peking
Yunnan
Teal ‘Ao
Kweichow
Children Deposits to be Repaid as Christmas Gift
Joy filled 41,000 school children in Pittsburgh as H. C. Prick, noted civil magnate, announced repayment in full of all child deposit accounts at the Pittsburgh Bank for Savings. The total deposits held by eligible children amount to 167,000 dollars.
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Pittaburg
Prick
Pittdburg Bank For Savings
San Juan Letter Carriers Arrested in Post Office Theft
San Juan Porto Rico December 21 two San Juan letter carriers Fran chco Calverin and Panio Goneaten arrested after investigation by Post Office inspector Hathaway. A trunk contained about $2000 in currency watches revolvers jewelry and other items believed to have passed through the San Juan Post Office. Much of the stolen goods are said to have come through mail from the United States.
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San Juan
Porto
Rico
Post Office
Hathaway
Iter
Franchco Calverin
Panio Goneaten
Federal Civil Service
Calverin
Chinese edict denounces Sun Yat Sen leaders in Japan
Peking reports a government edict denounces Sun Yat Sen Huang Huaung and other revolutionaries now in Japan. It warns the public against their agitation and urges those in China to end turmoil that weakens the government. Also notes a musicians dance at Airdome Baltimore Saturday night with free admission.
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Peking
Sun Yateen
Huang Haung
Japan
China
Airdome
Christmas Cheer for Those in Prison
Three prisoners at San Quentin were paroled as Christmas gifts in a long-standing custom. Names were not released. The program featured a musical entertainment a religious service and a Christmas dinner for the inmates.
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San Quentin
Cal
Examination Begins for Certificates
The semiannual examination for teachers certificates began this morning in the high school building. District Deputy Superintendent G Q E H Anderson and Rev. Ralph W Home conduct the tests. Subjects include preliminary questions, mental arithmetic, physiology and hygiene, orthography and English grammar. Tomorrow topics cover written work and drawing, United States history and reading. The tests conclude on Thursday.
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EH Anderson
Ralph W
United States
Secret Instructions Led to Submarine Destruction
In Constantinople on December 27 a British submarine of the cruiser class was destroyed after secret orders found on a mined French submarine, the Tarkaine, exposed Marmora Sea routes and ship movements. The German U-boat U-14 ambushed the undersea cruiser, sinking it and drowning twenty four crew members with five wounded survivors taken prisoner.
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Constantinople
Sea of Marmora
Marmora
Ain
Iieke Vesnels
Tiettiat
Privonoti
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