German Forces Continue Smashing Attacks on the Russian Lines
Berlin reports Russian lines under heavy pressure as German and Austro-Hungarian forces push near Braila and Galati in Dobrudja. Moscow and Berlin exchanges say Mackensen’s troops threaten the Danube front while Teutons claim gains in Moldavia and Putna valleys. Sinking of ships and coal export bans are noted amid broader war updates.
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War Office
Pistinerla
Ruselanstrols
Moe
Merlin
Nioth
van Micklaven
Fokshanl
Danube
Filla
Galta
Moldavia
Mackenten
Failag
Galicia
Teutenle
Suchitza
Putha
Bralla
Derling
Dodrudix
Topoelis Braila
Peiral
Berlin
Ray
Wwe
Barzesel
Topssol
Teutonic
Rumania
Fos Mastopd
Dobridja
Archduke Joseph
Mount Fatty
Snehitza
Putna
Rasalan
Dazeesel
Topeacl
von Macklaren
Zabala
Plaia
Ninth
Mikoral
Bana
Dobrudja
Vacarenl
Jijita
Mtatehin
Greece weighs entente demand for reparations after clash
Athens reports that the Greek government considers the Allied note on reparations following the Greek entente clash. Public opinion is divided, but the government aims to move quickly, protect vital interests, and preserve friendship with the entente as the papal aid network could support its effort.
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Jordan
Jan
Redter
Athens
Cabree
Athena
Ita
Greece
Germans Sink Many Vessels in War Totals
Berlin says an Overseas News Agency report lists 196 hostile warships sunk, including torpedo boats and submarines, totaling 759000 tons. Of these, 126 vessels were British, amounting to 665200 tons, with Entente losses exceeding France’s navies at the war’s start. Auxiliary cruisers and special ships not counted.
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Berlin
Sayrise
Abip Gaulola
Saya
Alno
Theas
Iosaes
Entente
France
Carranza sends men to Tokyo for arms and steamship
Tokyo reports Colonel Carpio and two Carranza representatives travel to Japan to buy ammunition rifles and a 3090 ton steamship. They charter the West Katehira from Yokohama bound for San Cruz Mexico. cargo lists general merchandise and machinery. Unconfirmed word states the steamer carries 2800 rifles from diverse Japanese brokers once discarded by entente powers.
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Tokio
Carpio
Orange Root Dyes Spark Agricultural Waste Push
A garbled report notes a claim that orange root extracts can be used in dye production. Farmers near Hart are removing hedges and disposing of roots to support a dye maker, amid fears of cancer risks from dye manufacturing.
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Hart
Jeanterts Dye Manufacturing Canceror
Germans Plant High Explosives In British Sea Lanes
Passengers aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam report German mines with exceptionally high explosives near major harbors in England Scotland and Wales. A Dutch trawler hit a mine at Fal mouth harbor entrance and seven of twelve crew were killed. Mines were said to be anchored near Thameshaven and along routes to London with divers used for laying and anchoring them.
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New York
Teamer Nieuw
Amsterdam
England
Scotland
Wales
Riewr
Falmouth
Motterdam
Araxter
Nieuw Amsterdam
Baron Gays
Admiralty
Southampton
Plymouth
Thameshaven
Thames
London
Liverpool
Bristol
Hull
Glasgow
Cardiff
Swansea
Entente Reply Angers Germans In War Continuation Debate
Berlin reports the Entente reply to Central Powers peace proposals as clearly demanding continued fighting. Newspapers say the note targets neutrals and client states, with declamatory language meant to inflame passions. Some papers hope for peace after a reasonable delay, while socialist Vorwaerts urges continued war effort without flagging.
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Berlin
London
Pertlewar
T le
Belgium
Sen
Targusche Lundschiu
Vorwaerts
Woodsmen Arrested At Cushon In Massive Strike Raid
Virginia Mine Jax reports 250 woodsmen and strikers were arrested early this morning at Cushon during a large raid by authorities. They were confined in a vacant building under guard while the situation was assessed. Sheriff John M. Meaning said the strike remains in hand. A separate item notes Maryland’s Belville farm project to create an ideal American fowl with white plumage yellow legs red ear lobes and moderate comb. The plan aims for egg productive traits similar to Leghorn and Plymouth Rock breeds.
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Virginia
Jax
Cushon
John M
New York
United States
Reltaville
Mary
Harry At. Lamon
Ifa
Madison Square Garden
Ar. Lamon
Plymouth Rock
Government Farm
Larson
Michigan Working for Prohibition in 49th Legislature
Lansing Mich Jan 2 The forty ninth session of the state legislature convened with 114 Republicans and 1 Democrat. Prohibition amendment framing as fall election issue seen as top task. Lyon J Frazier republican sworn in at Bismarck N D Jan 3 and pledges support to legislative program affecting state owned flour mills terminal grain elevators and packing plants.
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Lansing
Mich
Tae
Billion Dollar Year for Roads Reported
Washington reports preliminary Interstate Commerce Commission figures show a drop in railroad revenue for November, suggesting a billion dollar year for roads may be threatened. Officials note a fall of about one million dollars amid increased government spending linked to rising business activity.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
Bellors
New Counterfeit Gold Certificate Alert
Washington reports a discovery of a counterfeit ten dollar gold certificate from the 1907 series announced by the Secret Service. The fake note uses a redeck letter A and two silk-threaded pieces of paper with poor printing. In Hawaii, sugar production rose in 1916 to 62,227 tons, while cane per acre fell and sugar per ton declined, lowering overall output.
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Washington
Secret Service Today
Dana
Hawaii
Department of Articulture
Judge Landis Opens Hearing on Rail Rate Case
Chicago January 1 Hearing opened before Judges Sands Carpenter and Evans on a suit by twenty nine railroads to block Illinois public utilities and other state agencies from enforcing the two cent fare law. St. Louis and Keokuk actions with the Interstate Commerce Commission charged discrimination favoring Illinois points over interstate routes. Interstate order had required cessation of discrimination and rate realignments were urged. The railroad schedules reflect this order and the case stems from protest by the Man’s League of St Louis and a Keokuk stake.
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Chicago
Illinois Public Utilities
Sands
Carpenter
Evans
Tepte
State Public Utilities Commission
Bustin H Man's League of
St. Coole
Tho ,Dusinneamex
Keokuk
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois
Mississippi River
Senate Defers Action on Endorsing Peace Note
Washington reports Senate action on Senator Hitchcock’s resolution to endorse President Wilson’s peace note was postponed after a lengthy debate. Lodge attacked German ambassador von Bernstorff over a newspaper statement while debates cited differing views on peace terms and the president’s note as neutrals warn of implications for international affairs.
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Senate
Washington
Hitchcock
Wilson
Benator Lodge
Count Bernatorff
Germany
Horah
Lodge
von Burstorff
Benator Todge
von Bernstorf
Roe
Benator
Lodges
London
Wealthmeter Gazette
Grepa
Thia
Expressee
the Gazette
Lithuanian National Council of America
Lithuania
Julius Melaks
Council
Papera
Switzerland
Ettel Fritderich
Senate Diaoneses
Secion
Nebraska
Uren
L ‘Realiea
Eda Momses
Rosevelt
Mitchcock
Roosevelt
Nusala
Japan
Miichcock
Humanity
Ciiciza Lon
Hoke Smith
Iittie
Borah
Benaley Borat
Torah
Rasaia
Provident
Ubin
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Activa
Verdun
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Carranza
Industrial Workers of World
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Michigan
Prohibition
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Illinois Public Utilities Commission
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Poston
Haan
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Atwood
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Massachunette College of Qatheapathy
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