Germans and French Clash on various fronts in December report
Paris dispatches say bombardments continue along lines near the Sleuse and Danube fronts while German forces push on arteries near Paris and Monastie. Berlin confirms French advances on both river banks as German assault increases in strength amid shifting front lines.
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Dec
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Danube
Jatomitza
Steune
Berlin
Teutons
Monastie
Speedy Relief from Kidney Troubles Ad Demonstrates Pills
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims the pills restore kidney function, ease back pain, and eliminate weakness. The ad cites McIntyre Drug Co as the advertiser and presents dramatic symptom relief.
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T. Bartlett
Brockston
Maza
French Artillery Breaks German Attack After Fierce Assaults
The French bombardment opened with heavy fire as three inch guns and machine guns ripped the German ranks along a 200 yard front. A rear barrier halted German reserves but a counter attack failed to penetrate. Many assailants were killed after stubborn resistance as German forces renewed their attack an hour later, only to be repulsed by French heavy artillery and dispersed reserves.
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Fem
Oil tanker Telena collides with steamship Powhatan
In Chesapeake Bay the Telena struck the Powhatan causing a large bow dent and boiler explosions. The Telena docked for repairs with unknown crew injuries while the Powhatan remained in shallow water after the crash. Four crewmen were injured by falling beams. Passengers aboard the Powhatan were rescued safely.
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Norfote
Telena
Sterchants
Mioyers
Winer Powhatan
Chesapeake Bay
Powhatan
Baltimore
Heston
Premier Trepot as Russia’s unlikely joint candidate
In a historic alignment, the public and the army back Alexander Trepoff as the favored choice among rival factions. Trepoff, formerly trained for the military, has spent the past twenty seven years in political life, shaping a candidacy born from cross‑sectional support.
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Russia
Alexander Trepoff
Trepoff
Vinel touted cures ill in Ohio woman tale
In Yellefontaine Ohio a woman recalls poor blood and weakness before trying a product called Vinel. She claims it built blood and strength, matching claims of improved digestion and overall vitality, urging friends to consider the remedy as a “melicize on earth.”
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Yellefontaine
Ohio
Vinci Restores Appetite, Sleep for Nervous Women Ad
Mrs D. Rex credits Vinci with restoring appetite and sleep after a nervous breakdown. The ad claims Vinci builds strength in weak, run-down women, delicate children, and feeble elderly, and promotes digestion and overall health.distributed by Tulley Drug Co Ogden and available in Utah towns.
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Cumberland
Vinci
Mra
U S Opposes Mediation For An Unjust European Peace
In the House Representative Gardner of Massachusetts introduces a resolution refusing mediation to seal any peace that fails to punish the Central Powers. He argues the war is a clash between autocracy and democracy and calls for restoration of all territories taken and German disarmament to prevent a “scrap of paper” peace.
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Washington
Der
United States
A. Gantner
Massachusetts
Gardner
Geryaps
England
Germany
Rates Suspended on Coal Transport Pending Study
Washington D C. 14.—Proposed increases of company rate to 30 cents per ton on coal from south central areas to Texan points were suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission today until April 4 for investigation. This brief notice appears in the classified section.
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Laesssny
Paris
Sara le Liberte
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Washington
Per
South Center Care
Pawaon
N. M
Texan
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Villa Command Moves South Toward Torreon
El Paso Dec 14 Villa and his main command have started south toward Torreon the metaphysical? of Coahuila per letters from Chihuahua City via prominent foreign refugees. Villa leaves a sufficient force to guard ammunition supply lines in western Chihuahua and his baga hospital at Guerrero Chihuahua. Reports say Santa Rosalia and Jimenez were recaptured by Villa forces but unconfirmed. Skirmishes south of Chihuahua City near Cachimba Pass reach border officials as possibilities. Carranza officers report the fighting as small bands clashing with General Murguia's outposts and shouting Partisans.
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Torreon
Metropalis
Coahuila
Chituahua City
Chiauahua
Baga
Guerrero
Chihuahoa
Vile
Salero
Santa
Rosalia
Jimenez
Villa
Chihuahua City
Cachimba Pass
Caretana
I A Juarez
Villa'x
Meral Murgula
Carranza
British Enter Enemy Trenches Near Arras
London reports a night raid into enemy trenches near Monchy au Bois south of Arras. British forces inflicted casualties, captured prisoners, and repelled a later attempt to raid our trenches near Hulluch. Artillery activity continued on both sides along with a French offensive at Verdun.
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Neishbothood
Pye
Albert
Verdun
Heriin
Bayville
Saya
War Office
Meuse
von Mackensen
Jalorniten
Walglachix
Adde
Somme
East Bank
Rumania
Jaromitsa
Winter in the Dark Trenches on the Western Front
A wartime dispatch from London reports brutal winter conditions on the Western Front. British troops endure freezing trenches, supply challenges, and extreme weather while German forces face scarce protection and harsh rations. Prisoners describe bleak, bone chilling quarters as both sides fight amid frost and shelling.
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France
Pala
London
Preas
Hridah
Tommy
Acre
Somme
Germen
Takedape
Yemalord
Premier Lloyd George Slips, Illness Delays Commons Return
London reports Premier David Lloyd George has worsened after a severe infection. Physicians ordered bed rest for a few days with the hope he can attend the House of Commons next Tuesday as planned.
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London
David Lloyd
George
Slingsby Heir Declared by Lords in Long Case
The House of Lords ruled that the child in the Slingsby legitimacy case is the son of Charles J. Slingsby and Dorothy Slingsby. The decision ends a protracted dispute stretching between England and the United States over an estate valued near $500,000 and tied to Yorkshire.
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Shoure
Jords
House of Jords
Tilda Anderson Stingsby
House of Lords
Nils
Slingsby
Slingsbys
England
United States
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Beir
Sisgeby
Yorkshire
Ogtalde
Charles Eugene Slingsby
Charles J. Slingsby
Dorothy Sluceby
Seo Francisco
Thotiza
Alan Slingsby
Charles Slingsby
Ben
Lillia Anderson
Paul Colvin
California
Court of Appeals
Keep Young With Olive Tablets Health Remedy Ad
An Ohio physician Dr Edwards offered a vegetable compound with olive oil to cleanse the liver and bowels. Olive Tablets, a gentler calomel substitute, are sold at a dollar two per box by druggists, promising renewed vigor and clearer skin.
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Ohio
Dr. Edwards
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