Austro Germans Driven Back By Italians On Front
Rome reports Austro-German forces attacked Italian lines from San Marino region but were driven back in disorder. Italians counter-attacked in Col Caprillo, then regained positions. Published also: British repulsed near Monte Fontana Secca. French raiders successful south of St Quentin. Vosges artillery activity intense. Washington notes Germany may renew peace offers.
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Peace Talks Begin as Armistice Takes Effect on Eastern Front
Review notes state that the armistice between Russia and the central powers becomes effective today on the eastern front. Boundaries of the involved nations will start negotiations toward lasting peace.
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Christmas Tobacco Fund Drives Donations for Our Boys in France
Readers are urged to send tobacco packages and money to support American soldiers in France. Subscriptions list numerous Ogden names and addresses, with totals cited and a deadline of ten days left to contribute. News also covers Bolshevik relations, Allied diplomacy, and ongoing World War I front updates across Europe.
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Food Mission Has Experience With Soldiers In France
Report by the Agcotiated Treas details a six man visit to American units in France. They endured rain mud and makeshift shelter while dining from field mess kits and washing in a remote stream. Despite harsh conditions soldiers maintained fine morale and demeanor during the inspection and shared tales of life at the front.
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SINK NEUTRALS LONDON NARROWLY REPORTED LOSS
In the North Sea German naval forces sank one Billlek and five neutral merchantmen during a convoy from Scotland to Norway. The 8000 total tonnage involved followed an apparent strike on a donney-pound shipment. The destroyer Partridge was sunk and the Pelew damaged while Partridge fired on four enemy ships, details still emerging.
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Entry Into Jerusalem Recounted by Airplane Dispatch
A Reuters dispatch from London reports the British storming of Nebi Samuel and final entry into Jerusalem after heavy Turkish resistance. The narrative covers heavy shelling, rainbound roads, camel transport woes, and the decisive noon surrender with Turkish troops retreating north and east. Civilians faced reprisals while the American colony aided relief efforts and US-Turkey relations shifted.
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Night Naval Action Besets Convoy Losses Reported
In early morning action a destroyer squadron attacked a convoy. Several ships were sunk including six merchant vessels and four trawlers. The Paviridge suffered a heavy explosion and engines failed but was helped to port. Casualties reported include one officer and three sailors killed, with several wounded. Rescue efforts saved eighty eight Scandinavians and others from the trawlers. Two hundred men from the patrol and several officers were reported missing or dead. Later, Tyne reported sunk merchant ships and a trawler on December 14 by German destroyers. Treasury and Austrian loan updates noted in dispatches.
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Railroad decision postponed in Washington reports
A dispatch from Washington states that President Wilson will address the nation today and that Congress faces delayed action on railroad matters after Christmas holidays. The note suggests postponement until after the holiday period.
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Austrians Lose Two Battleships in Daring Raid
Washington reports a second Austrian battleship was torpedoed on Sunday December 19 during an attempt on Trieste. The Wien sank within minutes after a bold German raid, with heavy casualties and one destroyer badly damaged. Official dispatches say the front lines limited the attack to a brief strike by Thelin torpedo boats, but the loss underscored Austrian naval vulnerability.
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Privates May Win Commission in Army Training Program
Paris reports a plan to promote privates via a training system for commission. Non commissioned officers will train at a large center and may earn lieutenant orders, with assignments to replacement divisions and combat units. Promotions to colonel will come from officers recovering from wounds and those without assignments.
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No Japanese troops landed at Vladivostok report denied
Washington December 17 dispatches to the state department from the American embassy in Tokio and a cablegram from the Russian ambassador in Tokio both asserted that no Japanese troops had landed at Vladivostok.
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German Raiders Near Singapore Prompt Warning
The government warns ship owners about German raiders possibly near Singapore as American and United warships guard shipping lanes. Governor General Harris reports a pledge of 240,000 tons of shipping by the shipping board for Philippine transport to ease congestion over the coming year.
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Baker Reviews War Situation Claims By Secretary Baker
Washington December 17 report says German offensive advertising is cited by Secretary Baker as a misrepresentation of the Western front’s status. The weekly military review argues no element should lead to the belief the Allies are losing, noting the German press push is propaganda. Ashby Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Indiana. Lapayettes Ind December 15 jurors find William W. Ashby guilty after ten hours deliberation in the June 14 murder of Thomas E. Sense. Sense was robbed, a taxi was stolen, and Ashby’s confession was contested as coerced.
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Turks Occupy Islands Off Asia Minor Coast
An official Constantinople release states Turkish forces have occupied the islands of Messonjah and Plake off the Asia Minor coast. The wireless press item notes the announcement, confirming Turkish occupation actions in the region.
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