Savagery of the Germans in Westminster sinking
London quotes a Admiralty statement on the sinking of the British steamer Westminster en route from Torre Annunziata to Port Said. Four killed in four minutes as German submarine attacked without warning and shelled survivors, condemned as cold murder and degradation of German honor by the world.
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Westminster
Torre Annunziata
Port Said
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Mieciivenesa
Hoadan
Aged Cousin of Mark Twain Dies in Arizona
Tucson and hospital reports confirm the death of Clem ents 79 cousin of Mark Twain. Interment planned at St Louis. Clements retained original family spelling and arrived in the 1870s from San Antonio Texas. Announced later that General Carranza’s forces had repelled Torreon without further details.
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Ariz
Dee
Clements
St. Louis
San Antonio
Texas
Mezhean Conan
Beltran
Carranza
Murguita
Torreon
National Guard Reserve Training Plan Outlined in War Orders
Washington outlines a reserve battalion system to fill front vacancies when national guard units are called for war. Recruits should be volunteers, with married men discouraged unless public interest requires. Officers must swear an oath to presidents and governors, and promotions follow strict examination rules. The reserve guard remains unorganized in peace, with limited, temporary use.
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Murders Being Investigated At California Ranch
An investigation is underway into the killing of Lawrence Whitside on a 300 acre California ranch near Eureka. Whitside, son of T A Whitside, is the third man killed in four years and authorities pursue a possible conspiracy to gain passage from ore deposits on the property. WA Welborn leads the inquiry near the Whitside ranch.
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California
Lawrence Whitaide
T. A. Whitside
Lawrence Whitside
Eureka
Califone
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Tarence Whitside
WA. Welborn
Whitside
No Verdict In Wild Horse Cases In Nebraska
At noon today the jury in the federal court wild horse case in Omaha returned no verdict. Judge Woodruff ordered the jury to report for further instruction this afternoon. The United States Livestock Co and Omaha Land and Investment Co are charged with alleged wild horse notes in Arizona. Government said the notes totaled millions. Eleven defendants remain on trial at present.
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Dre
Woodrutt
Ferther
United States Livestock Company
Omaha Land and Investment Company
Coconing County
Arizona
Mien Hase Tren
Carr
British Offensive Continues Despite Winter Weather
London reports Major General Frederick Maurice states the winter offensive on the Somme front will continue only if weather permits. He cites waterlogged ground, fog, and frost hindering artillery and movement, with the French shifting focus to Verdun and March prospects. Romania withdraws its first army to Moldova as Russians take their place. Dobrudja line adjusts with the Danube front amid worsening weather.
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Verdun
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Gerard Submits American View on Belgians and Submarine Crisis
Washington December 28 Ambassador Gerard conferred with Minister Zimmerman and laid before him the U S views on Belgian deportations and the submarine situation. Greek Premier Venizelos forgery case cited as fake letter inducing Greece to join the war for the Allies.
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Gerard
Zimmerman
United States
Washington
George Calandaris
Jet Cgreece
Ventzetom
Venizeley
Greece
Count Tisza 15 Not 10 Resign Rumors Circulate
Rumors in opposition organs claim Count Stephan Tisza plans to resign as Hungary faces cabinet tensions and rumored replacements. The contested reports allege a withdrawal from public life for Hungary's leading statesman, tied to disputes with Count Czernin and Premier von Tisza's coalition.
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Tia Landan
Dudas Pest
Stephan Tieza
Baron Burlan
von Koerber
Hungary
Francis Joseph
Haron Burlan
Count Czornin
Otko
Crerain
Bryan Renounces Liquor Traffic Title
Lavington Kentucky December 28 William Jennings Irrsa gave an address denouncing the liquor traffic opening a national student convention of the Intercollegiate Tribune also chatted. Bryan asserted that licensed saloons do not prevent social harms. The convention will last fro days.
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Lavington
William Jennings Irrsa
Bryan
Wilson Silent on Peace Terms as Talks Study Proposals
The Wilson administration and Secretary Lansing disclosed a cautious, confidential posture on peace terms with Germany and Austria. Officials warned no public statement would be made, while Berlin signaled willingness to discuss method and guarantees, aiming to bridge gaps before a possible peace conference.
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Dec
SRA Pulley
Wilent
Lansing
Hi State Department
Wilson
Teutonic
Wison
Midle
Geremany Ban
Germany
Entente
Berlin
Phantom horse dealers guilty in Nebraska case
Eleven defendants faced charges in a Coconino county Arizona phantom mustang sale case. Jury verdicts returned guilty for most, two acquitted, one jailed, and Clemency recommended for Thompson and Nolacy. Forty-two indicted. prosecutors alleged a million dollars defrauded through forged cattle permits. Trial outcomes and future actions unclear.
Gaynor’s Widow Debuts as Concert Singer in New York
Mrs. William F. Gaynor of New York widow of Mayor Gaspar Gaynor is soon to debut as a professional concert singer. She possesses a dramatic soprano voice, well trained, and friends say she is well suited for a career. Mrs. Gaynor is mother of seven and has an independent income of 3009 dollars yearly from her husband’s estate.
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William 3. Gaynor
New York
Gaspar
Gaynor
Wild horse trading scheme defended by defendants
Trial testimony described the United States Leather Company led by J. B. Smith and the Omaha and Investment Company as operating across the western states in a scheme to buy and sell wild horses. Witnesses testified horses were marketed at about 90 dollars each and used to convert real property into cash. Defendants argued they lost money, noting vast numbers of wild horses on the Coconino range and acknowledging the animals were wild and expensive to corral.
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Lec. +lock company
Smith
Omaha and and Investment Company
Middle Western
Coconino Range
Private Shea Dies At Base Hospital In Columbus Mexico Action
Private Frank Shea of the 17th United States Infantry died at the base hospital in Columbus X M from a gunshot wound received yesterday near Vaino Fusiles, Mexico. He reportedly was shot during a quarrel with a companion. his parents lie in Harrisville Illinois. Military funeral held for Urbin Wezel of Company K Ohio Infantry who died at Forties yesterday of diabetes. body sent to Allianer.
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Frank Shea
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Vaio Fusiles
Mexico
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Tarrisville
Minois
el Paso
Terna
Epi Urbin Wezel
Company K
Ohio Infantry
Allianer
Onlo
Woman to named assistant attorney general in Chicago
Chicago news reports that Edward J. Prantage, attorney general elect, plans to appoint Miss Jeanette Bates as assistant attorney general. The article notes she would be one of the few women in the country in such a post and mentions Ardmore suburb district attorney pay.
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Trols Fe
Edward J. Prantage
Jeanette Bates
Ardmore
Thousand Refugees Arrive at Border
Refugees arrive at the border in large numbers with authorities confirming arrivals at Terad and Saillle areas. Local agencies organize reception points and aid distribution as officials assess the humanitarian response and security implications.
Saman Duke to Barry U S Woman
An international romance emerges with the announcement of a marriage proposal. The Duke met Mrs Turin at a ranch in Atlantic two years ago and proposed without Aster.
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Saman Duke
Barry U.S
Duke
Mra
Turin
Atlromm
Asler
Rumor Ties General Carranza Family to Nuevo Laredo
After fleeing Mexico amid revolutionary fears, authorities checked Nuevo Laredo for General Carranza’s wife and family. Reportedly staying there last night, officials denied the rumor and urged reliance on official statements.
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Mexico
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Right of Way for Coal Shipments
Tucson readers report a coal shortage causing suffering among the poor and sick. The Associated Charities, the mayor, and wealthy residents join in purchases and mobilization of wood. Railroads ordered coal shipments to be given right of way to Arizona towns amid emergency conditions.
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Aricone
Associated Charities of
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Brnce Christman
Railway torn up stretches across Torreon battle line
Washington report confirms long stretches of railway torn up by forces opposing Carranza troops. The disruption splits supply and movement as aims press toward Torreon. Details remain fragmentary but indicate ongoing railway sabotage impacting military operations.
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Washington, Yee
Carranza
Revolt and city factions amid wartime front reports
Wireless dispatch from Berlin December 38 notes Raussian Raiders repulsed along the Tuscajan front as army HQ reports repeated trench defenses against Hursian raiding detachments. Independence Kansas December 21 reports crude oil price rising to $4.40 a barrel with a 30 day increase.
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Fasseen
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