Death toll rises as Ark tornado devastates region
From 17 to 20 people were killed in a south central Arkansas tornado with England Keo and Tucker County reported dead. A four mile wide path destroyed homes and farms, several fires started, and prison at Tucker feared breach as communication failed. Passengers described downed wires, uprooted trees, and wreckage across roads as authorities scrambled to verify casualties.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Arkanum
England
Keo
Mate
Tucker
Aaid
Stan
Tain J. R. Burkett
Tate Penitentiary
Han Kove
Tuckene
Blizzard Zone Weather Bulletins From The North West
Eastern Washington Idaho and Montana report extreme cold with 24 below at Great Falls and mid-20s below at Pocatello. Wyoming Utah hit 10 to 26 below. Portland sees heavy snow and continued blizzard conditions as regional reports flow in.
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Ansoctates Prem
Spokane
Ton
Idaho
Tana
Great, Falla
Pocatella
Denver
Wyoming
Utah
Portland
Forty Years Without Parallel In History Of Entire Country
Chicago dispatch reports a ferocious storm and cold wave sweeping the nation from the west to the Pacific. Tornadoes killed several in Arkansas, blizzards and heavy snow hit North Dakota and Montana, while temperatures plunged in the mountains and plains. Coastal California saw unseasonable warmth as warnings and storm advisories spanned the Atlantic to the Gulf and southern California.
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Jacksonville
Gulf Coast
Rockwell
Bay Ot Louis
Californian
Storm Lifts Over Snowbound West As Power Restores
Weather eases across the White mountains and Owens valley after heavy blizzards. Goldfield reports higher precipitation while minor damage to lines and pumps occurs. Nevada California Power officials say power may return by tonight, with crews repairing copper and aluminum lines and restoring service. No fatalities among line riders or workers are reported.
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Goldfield Clan
F. M. Bruce
Nevada-California Power Company
White Mountains
Mochling
Ie Nevada California Power Company
Goldfield
Carlton City
Donanga
Busserd
Owens Valley
Mechting
Itn
Eoueor
Winter Hail of Snow Grips West as Freeze Deepens
Extreme cold grips the western states with temperatures plunging to record lows. In Helens Montana thermometers drop to 29 degrees below zero while eastern Washington and Montana see over a foot of new snow. A continental train runs behind schedule and a Washington man is found frozen after separating from companions. Oregon reports a rural mail carrier and two farmers missing since Friday. Fresno county reports four feet of new snow with search parties failing to locate remains. Mount Tamalpais and Mount Diablo near San Francisco Bay receive the season’s first snow.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
Denver
Havre
Mont
Helena
Cheyenne
Wye
Park
Pacific Coast
Spokane
San Diego
San Francisco
Sos
BAN Prancibco
Faranton
Helens
Washington
Montana
Fresno County
California
Huntington Lake
Mount Tamalpais
Mount Diablo
San Francisco Bay
To Win Friendship of America You Must Slay Her Citizens
An analysis of German diplomacy and American responses in a late 19th century note. The piece argues Germany seeks relief from perceived American pressure and promotes tranquil, decisive action while criticizing U.S. rhetoric. It suggests withdrawing the note as the dignified course.
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America
Gernny
Germany
Belmont Company bullion shipment from Tonopah mill
The Tonopah Belmont Development Company shipped 64 bars weighing 112,558 ounces in December from the Tonopah mill. The bullion, valued at 1 an ounce, totaling 112,568 dollars, has not yet been forwarded to the cleaner.
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Tonopah Belmont Devel
Joffre Honored by Government as Marshal of France
Paris December 27 The government plans to raise General Joffre to marshal of France in recognition of his eminent services. A decree nominating him will be sent to parliament for ratification at the earliest opportunity. The title had fallen into disuse since the revolution.
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Associated Press
Paris
Joffre
Marshal of
France
Submarine Lets American Pass in Atlantic Channel
Captain Plater of the American steamer Sacramento reports a U-boat stopped his ship in the English Channel off Havre. The submarine warned that corn bound for France was contraband but spared the vessel, saying an American flag saved them and wishing luck.
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Presa
Havre
Plater
Sacramento
Buenos Aires
Hnglish
France
Engagement for Asquith's Daughter Reported in LA
Los Angeles dispatch reports Hugh Gibson, son of Men. Mary Gibson, engaged to Miss Winzdbeth Asquith, daughter of the former premier. Gibson, a Pomona College graduate, has entered the diplomatic service.
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Los Angeles
Hugh
Gibson
Winzdbeth Asquith
Mary Gibson
Pomona Colle
Mercury Hugs The Zero Mark
The 6 am temperature reached 6 above zero, not a December record as 4 above on December 21 remains the low. An area record dates to January 6, 1914, when the government thermometer read 6 degrees below zero.
Home Rule for Ireland Talks Reported
Informal discussions and consultations are under way on a settlement of the Irish question. The Manchester Guardian says new proposals aim at equal representation for unionists and nationalists in an Irish parliament, with home rule for all Ireland and no exclusion of Ulster.
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London
Ireb
Manchester Guardian
All Ireland
Ulster
Norway Ready to Hear Peace Said by Dr Mowinckel
From Copenhagen a report quotes Dr Mowinckel president of the Norwegian Storting saying Norway and the neutral world welcome peace discussions. He compares Bethmann Hollweg Wilson and Grey to suggest a common basis for negotiations may be near despite Entente replies.
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Associated Frees
London
Copenhagen
Dr. Mowinckel
Storting
Norway
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Wilson
Visecount Grey
Rumanian War Progress Near Braila Bridgehead
Fragmentary OCR notes describe military movements toward Braila on the lower Danube with Romanian forces and Dobrudja army on the opposite bank. The reference mentions probing and hammering a bridgehead near Matchin, with sparse details and uncertain wording.
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von Machennen
Braila
Ruma
Gom
Pit
Lower Danube
Hele
Danube
Matchin
Greek steamer Patris detained by British at Gibraltar
The Greek mine steamship Patris carrying 600 passengers from Piraeus to New York is held by Britain at Gibraltar. An agent for the line says entente allies have declared a blockade against Greek shipping and the Patris will remain detained until lifted.
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Associated Press
New York
Patris
Piraeus
Gibraltar
Galano
Germany Ready for Conference Ahead of Peace Talks
A Hague dispatch reports German agents have arrived to arrange preliminary steps for German delegates to the peace conference. They are arranging hotel accommodations and related logistics for the negotiations.
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Hague
Associated Press
London
Exchange
Raya
Germany
Torreon Falls To Villistas In Major Engagement
El Paso December 27 reports Carranga Consulate confirms Torreon abandoned by forces of General Talammante with 1500 troops after a stronger Villista assault. General Lulo Herrera killed in action near Torreon as Villistas press advance.
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EL Paso
Carranga Consultave
Torreon
Villistas
Talammante
Lulo Herrera
Death of Mag. Joseph White After Birth of Baby Girl
Anna Mangan White dies after attempt to save her infant daughter in Goldfield. Sixteen hours after delivery, infection claims her life. husband, Terence White, and newborn daughter Bertharmia survive. Funeral set as solemn high mass in Goldfield with train travelers expected for interment. Mrs White, born Landville Colorado, 26 years ago, leaves many relatives including Joseph Mangan, Knights of Columbus leader.
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Mya
Toweph
White
Herrio Atrugeia
Beptharmia
Aurvius
Aries
Goldfield
Landville
Colorado
Anna Mangan
Jobs J. Mangan
Knights of Columbia
Father Dermody
Tonopah
Tonobah
Worst in Years Storm Hits South Dakota Rail Traffic
The worst storm in years rages over western and central South Dakota. A heavy gale drifts snow crippling railroad traffic with 12 inches reported at Aberdeen, demoralizing train service in the region.
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South Dakota
Anepdiated Press
Sloux Falls
Dee
Atat
Aberdéin
Baa
Leper Revolt at Havana Hospice Standoff Ends
In Havana 174 residents of San Lazaro leper hospital refused to vacate as officials planned transfer to Mariel. After hours they agreed to move once health officials promised a new hospital under construction would replace San Lazaro. Reports say over 26 escaped through a rear exit.
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Havana
Cuba
San Lazaro Hospital
Mariel
San Lagaro
Promize of Health Officeis
Acadon
San Lacaro
Belgian Expatriates Seek Repatriation Aid in Madrid Patch
London reports King Alfonso plans to repatriate many Belgian men deported to Germany, amid a Madrid patchwork of relief efforts. The unclear text suggests proactive measures to bring Belgians home, with diplomatic pressure and humanitarian concern mounting.
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Dee
Alfonso
Dormeny
Madrid
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