Sixteen Russian Transports Off Bulgarian Coast
Allied dispatches report sixteen Russian troop transports moving from Varna under escort, with bombardment of the city by a cruiser and destroyers. Reports detail Gallipoli withdrawal casualties and broader war developments including Greek frontier tensions and German offensive plans.
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Ariving
Russia
Varna
Black Sea
Athens
Constantinople
Gallipoli de Jaro
Gallipoli de Jaro the Fnvaders
Rome
Serbia
Bulgaria
Greece
Salaniki
Bave
Angelth
House of Commons
Dettin
Hubluch
Lille
Britseh
Paris
Ta Soakise
Feredit
Prederich August Karl Geyer
Alma
Berlin
Americans Not in Dancer at Monastir
A Chicago correspondent reports Dr. Meary Pores, Mrs. Walter Farwell, and Mrs. Mitchell are safe at Monastir. The note notes withdrawal details from Surl a bay and Angeo districts, with Farwell held in demilitarized zones. the dispatch reflects mixed emotions of relief.
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Monastir
Pttentich
Pane
Meary Pores
Poston
Mre
Walter Farwell
Chicago
Mies Mitchell
Mopaatir
Arazor
Surla Bay
Angeo
Mallipoli
Farwell
Dem
Inculea
Pulxarlana
Baloniti Dispatchra
Dr. Forbes
Mra
Austrian Charge Visits Lansing in Ancona Case Note Exchange
Baron Erich Zwiedinek of the Austro Hungarian embassy met with Secretary Lansing in Lansing to discuss the Ancona case. He reportedly sought informal information after receiving the second U S note and hinted Vienna might reply to satisfy the United States if a response was possible.
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Waebloxton
Baron Erich Zwiedinek
Lansing
Ancona
Baron Zwiedinek
United States
Viebna Foreign Office
Baron Zmiedinek
Explosion at Dextrine Plant in Edgewater injures many
An explosion at the Dextrine plant of the Corn Products Refining company near Shady Fields, two miles from Edgewater, New Jersey, injured Dee 21 and twenty two others. The blast tore off the roof, collapsed walls, and fire spread through the wreckage.
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Edgewater
N. J
Dee
Satine
Corn “Producta Refining Company
Shadyelds
Forbes Draws Charge of Tospites Amid Red Cross Aid
A fragment notes Mr Forbes facing a charge of tospites and mentions Red Cross distributing some aid to civilians, reflecting wartime relief efforts and official actions.
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Forbes
Red Cross
Bulgars Deny Joining Allies In Conflicting Reports
Derllo reports from Dec 21 via wireless that Bulgarian army headquarters deny Bulgarian troops defected to the Allies. Messages claim the eleventh and fourteenth regiments switched sides, with disputed actions near Ksaya Serbians and Strumitsa, while the fourteenth regiment allegedly stood its ground.
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Derllo
Bay- Vile
Ifayn
Bulgarian Army
Ksaya
Agath
Former banker TS arrested in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Dec 51 Tl E Moore, once a banker from Chantville Texas, is under arrest awaiting extradition on charges of embezzling $18,000. He had spent eleven months as a department store salesman. Police say a confidant supplied information, and Mrs Moore will accompany her husband back to Texas.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Tl. E. Moore
Chantville
Texas
Moore
Mra. Moore
Teras
Iron Mines 10 Run Full Blast at Three Mines
Bibs Minnesota announces three shifts will be operated next week at Elba Corsica and Helgrade mines replacing typical winter slowdown. W P Chinn superintendent says two mines have run through summer and all sections will be mobilized as iron output rises. A European nose fly damages farm stock in the west jeopardizing dairy and cattle operations.
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Elba
Corsica
Helgrade
W. P. Chinn
Peat Pest Threat to Wider Agriculture Plans
Government planners warn that stem pest could spread from affected regions to other areas, risking national agriculture. Officials cite potential economic impact and call for swift containment measures and coordinated action to prevent further spread.
Morgan People Claim The Reward
Morgan residents claim a $1500 reward offered by Ogden through the Examber for catching the blackmailer of the city. Joseph Francis Meory Lee and Ara Geary of Morgan say they discovered J. H. Afekiin at Morgan on a Sunday night and identified him, with supporting testimony from a veterinary surgeon who treated Martin that night.
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Ogden
Joseph Francis
Meory Lee
Ara
Daniel Geary
Morgan
J. H. Afekiin
Vee
Martin
Martin Tok
Francis Bara
Ten Billion Marks For New War Loan
London reports that Berlin adopted the government request for a 10,500,000,000 mark war loan amid 19 Bodiallat opposition. A dispatch via Reuter from Amsterdam notes August Karl Geyer of the Socratic party said peace efforts failed due to annexation aims by both sides.
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London
Bec
Telebstex Walay
Berlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
Spotesman
Friedeneh August Karl Geyer
Alma
Ohio River Near Flood Stage After High Warnings
Evanshire Ind Dec 24 The Ohio River nears flood stage of 40 feet with readings at 37.6 feet, about three feet below crest. About 500 families expected to be displaced by the potential rise and flood damage as authorities monitor crest forecasts.
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Ohio River
Evanshire
Ind
German Arrogance Offends Bulgars Rumor in War News
A distorted dispatch from Paris dated December 20 reports Bulgarian discontent with German officers. It claims a Bulgarian soldier killed General Thendorott and his aide, then the scout was hanged amid turmoil near Strumit ban Hulsatian.
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Paris
Maras
Ts Seres
Macedonial
Rosenphile Dotgarten
Honor War Tax Is Suggested In Reichstag
The Reichstag discussed finance for wartime costs with Dr Eduard David proposing a four point honor war tax to replace loans. Officials warned the 1916-17 budget cannot balance without new revenues and additional income taxes. The debate covered loan methods versus taxation and government measures to curb war profits.
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Tera
Vis Tandon
Reichstag
Eduard David
Darlin
Karl Alelfferteh
Imperial, Treasury
Richatex
David
Ieans
Helfferich
Th. Dall
Selfterich
Mment
Hero
Oe Bo
Ut. Helfferich
San
Child Seeks Answers After Parents Die by Suicide
Dorothy Clifford, a little Chicago girl, mourns her father and mother who recently died by suicide. Her guardians hesitate to tell her the truth, leaving the child puzzled about why they will not return.
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Dorothy Clifford i
Chicago
J. H. Cliford
Dorothy
Germany weighs concessions to calm American anger
Critics say Germany fears a storm of U S backlash and seeks a measured response. Officials expect future talks may offer limited concessions to ease public opinion, including an indemnity tied to the Lusitania incident and a disavowal of the act to reassure the United States.
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Germany
Hortin
Werp Gald
United States
Lusitania
President and Mrs Wilson Enjoy Quiet Sunshine Walk
In Hot Springs Arkansas the President and Mrs Wilson took a three mile stroll past golf links guarded by secret service. Bright walking attire and a small black hat showed on Mrs Wilson as congratulatory messages poured in by mail and telegraph from across the country. Photographers were positioned on three hills above the golf course but were told no pictures would be permitted.
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Hot Springs
Wilson
Secret Service
Wilton
Mel
Moving Picture Squad
Secret Services
Lusitania Case Postponed Amid German Resentment
Washington reports indicate a settlement on the Lusitania matter was delayed by Berlin’s reaction to US demands after the sinking of the Ancona. German public opinion shifted against the US move as officials considered remote the prospect of capitulating to demands on Austria and the note to Great Britain.
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Washington
Lusitania
United States
Germany
Neila
Berlin
Lanalox
Count von Nernstorff
Captain Hoyed
You Papen
Austria
Tnornus
Adrerac
Two Firemen Killed at Fire in Cambridge
In Cambridge a floor collapsed during a factory blaze injuring a third firefighter. Denis A. Waleh and Charisse C. Wittett died on the third floor while Jameson Moore, the injured man, was hospitalized. The blaze caused damage estimated at 60 000 to 80 000 dollars.
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Boston
Haston
Cambride
Denis A. Waleh
Charisse C. Wittett
Wiliam Metarthy
Tor Hospital
James
Anix
Waleh
Willett
Turks inflict heavy losses in Gallipoli offensive
From Rerin December 21 dispatches cite Constantinople reports of a bold Turkish general offensive in the Dartapellea sector of Gallipoli. The Turks reportedly defeated Allied forces at Anafarts and Ari Hornu, drove them to the sea, and inflicted heavy losses as Allied troops withdrew, with officials saying the move followed a prearranged plan.
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Rerin
Bayante
Constantinople
Anzac
Gurls Bay
Gallipoli
Urfila
Uffenelve
Dartapellea
Mayn
Ari Durnu
New Measure to Prevent Usury Moves Forward
Wallington Dec 21 The banking and currency committees of Washington plan to act after the holidays on a law to curb usury Several bills have been introduced including one by Senator Gore Oklahoma requiring national banks to keep Treasury rate schedules on loans notes and other evidences of debt and to report excessive charges to the attorney general by the comptroller of the currency The attorney general would sue offending banks to recover excess interest and offenders would be liable for damages to the government equal to the excess charges
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Wallington
Banking and Currency Committees
Washington
Gore
Oklahoma
National Banking Association Si
Treasury
Courracy
Attorneyeneral
Resources for War Reported
New York Dec 21 information needed by the national preparedness commission said to be considered appointing already gathered by the federal trade commission in its first months. Joseph Charles, chairman, told the American Manufacturers Export association meeting that the commission could produce a record of industrial capacities and investments to aid legislation. Voluntary contact with two thirds of U S industries supported a framework for tariff measures to curb European dumping after the war and protect American business. The commission aims to present a bill to congress within weeks.
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New York
Ma Mational Preparedness Commission
Wilson
Industrica
Ates
Potentis
Physica
Cammisston
Miavies
Congress
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