Allies Drive Germans from Trenches Across 200 Mile Front
Paris dispatch says French and British forces advanced along much of the front with bayonet charges in snowbound conditions. A North Sea gale blew snow into German trenches while British ships bombarded batteries hidden near Zebrugee and Heyst as shells and bayonets forced German retreat.
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Paris
War Office
France
Belgium
North Sea
Alles
Zebrugee
Heyst
Final House Vote Expected On Hobson Prohibition Amendment
Washington December 22 members of the house approved a rule to allow eight hours of general debate on the Hobson national prohibition amendment. Officials expect a final vote to be taken at about 9 30 tonight as heated speeches followed the rule approval.
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Washington, D C
House
Senate Defeats Move to Reconsider London Sea Safety Pact
Washington Dec 22 The administration failed to secure Senate votes to reconsider ratification of the London sea safety treaty. The effort to reopen debate was defeated, leaving the treaty status as previously approved.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee Begins Budget Review After Hearings
After public hearings the House naval affairs committee starts informal study of this year’s naval appropriation bill. Members review testimony and navy department proposals as they aim to finish the bill next week and report before the holiday recess.
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Washington
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Gardner
Massachusetts
Congress
United States
Naval Committee
Navy Department
Illinoisan Spy Confesses to Canadian Officials
Anto Gaus of Illinois, 23, confessed to Canadian immigration officers in Detroit that his Berlin-based father offered him 10000 to join the third Canadian contingent and relay troop movements. He said his conscience halted the mission and he disclosed involvement with several German consuls in American cities.
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Detroit
Mich
Anto Gaus
Berlin
Gaus
Illinois
Chicago
Last Minute Gift Picks At Local Shops
Three days remain before Christmas as retailers advertise final bargains. Shoppers are urged to act quickly for popular items and exclusive holiday offers from area stores.
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Eick Co
Thaw to face conspiracy trial after court ruling
Harry K Thaw must return to New York State for trial on conspiracy charges after the U S Supreme Court reversed a New Hampshire ruling granting habeas corpus Thaw remains in New Hampshire custody and may be returned to Mattawan depending on New York authorities If not tried he may face further habeas challenges and potential asylum claims Justice Holmes states Thaw is not on trial in New Hampshire
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Washington
Harry K. Thaw
New York State
Supreme Court
United States Court
New Hampshire
Thay
Thaw
Matteawan
New York
Gov. Stone
Pennsylvania
Pawas
Justice Holmes
Cotton records fall as ginning tops 1911 by Dec
Census bureau data show 13,977,189 bales ginned by Dec 13, exceeding the 1911 record by over 206,000 bales. If the trend holds, total cotton ginned could top 16.27 million, with Alabama Florida Georgia Texas all exceeding last year's state totals. Oklahoma also surpasses prior state highs.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Department of ‘Agriculture
Department
Oklahoma
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Texas
Curious Girl Confesses Mail Distraction at Cherry Creek
Ely Nev December 22 A young woman employed as a mail distributor at Cherry Creek post office confessed to diverting letters for months Though no theft occurred jewelry and money orders reached destinations despite traps Inspector Warren observed letters dropped into a waste basket The case may or may not be prosecuted H C Hall to Be Reappointed Washington December 22 President Wilson plans to reappoint Henry Clay Hall Colorado Springs Colo to the Interstate Commerce Commission His term expires January 1
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Ely, Nev
Cherry Creek
Cherry ‘Creek
Warren
H. C. Hall
Washington
Wilson
Henry Clay Hall
Colorado Springs
Colo
Interstate Comerce Commission
Mr. Hall
New White-Hot Steel Shells May Reach Europe
Gloucester Mass December 22 New weapon proposed by John Hays Hammond Sr would spray molten steel and deadly fumes over targets. United States government is testing the projectile at Sandy Hook for siege gun use to burn towns and balloons. It carries an aluminothermic mix and a Prussic acid chamber to deter extinguishing efforts.
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Gloucester
Mass
John Hays Hammond
United States
Sandy Hook
Hammond
Br. Hammond
Judge condemns jury in Cleary murder acquittal
Supreme Court Justice Joseph Morschauser criticized the jury verdict acquitting William V. Cleary in the killing of Eugene Newman at Haverstraw after Cleary learned of his daughter's marriage. The trial heard Cleary was overwhelmed by shock and liquor and shot Newman during a visit to his office.
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Poughkeepsie, N. IY
Supreme Court
Joseph Morschauser
William V. Cleary
New City
N. Y
Eugene Newman
Haverstraw
Cleary
Young Newman
Daghter
Young Couple Mar Ald Leary Town Clerk of Hay
A fragment notes that a young couple had been married with Leary serving as town clerk in Hay town. The text is incomplete but indicates a local marriage in progress with civic official involvement.
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Mar Ald Leary
Hay
Big plants to resume work in Peoria after shutdown
Peoria factories expected to reopen in early January with most workers returning to pre shutdown roles. The Av ery company plans to resume full production employing about 1,500, with many Peoria men filling reopen positions. Holt Caterpillar resumes full operation employing over 1,000, while two Pearl factories are taking large European orders.
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iPeoria
Peori
Avgery Company
Founty
Anis Harripany
Peoria
Holt Caterpillar Company
Europe
Missouri Day Set for May 3 at Panama-Pacific Exposition
Governor Major announced Missouri day at the Panama-Pacific Exposition will be May 3, 1935. The governor will visit the fair to lead exercises marking the occasion.
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Panama:Pacific Exposition
Jefferson City
Missouri
Major
Will of Mrs Draper Bequeaths 5000 to Dobbs Ferry Truckman
The will of Mrs Anna Palmer Draper of New York and Dobbs Ferry leaves 5000 to Hezekiah Martin a truckman of Dobbs Ferry. He reports cleaning duties spanned city and country homes and often handled household goods without damage. A separate item notes pool hall hours in Strman Texas shortened to 7 a.m. weekdays and weekends.
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York
Nna Palmer Draper
New York
Dobbs Ferry
New York Public Library
Hezekiah“ertin
Strman
Tex
Executions Reported Across Mexico Amid Carranza Turmoil
Telegraphs from El Paso and Douglas detail mass killings in Mexico as Carranza factions seize cities. Reports cite 140 dead in Chihuahua City and 16 at the capital, with former Federal officers including General Delgado among the slain. British subjects Es Collanta and Cruz were executed after alleged murders in Nacozari.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Mexico City
Chihuahua City
Carranza
Willia
Miguel Delgado
Guillermo Terrazas
Castuiloaca
Parral
Hacas
Luis Terrazas, Jr
Kansas liquor law test negates railroad shipments ruling
A Cherokee county court upholds a Missouri Pacific conviction on 12 counts for unlawful liquor shipments under a Kansas law. Each count fines range from 100 dollars, addressing fractional carload shipments. Railroad defense argued civil damage liability. plan to appeal. Also report: burglars steal 2000 dollars from W W Co store in New York Fifth Avenue.
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Hus
Kan
Kansas
Cherokee County
Cpl
Adits Killing Many Men in Livell Mass Case
A suspect, Steras Saridakos, claimed to police he killed 16 men before his arrest on a charge of murder in Livell Massachusetts. He told Capt. Tom Atkinson the number was his only defense, with many victims said to be in Greece.
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Stardakos
Bai
Gresce
Belgium Towns Bombarded Reports Evacuation of Middelkerk
London reports German forces evacuated Middelkerk in West Flanders as Allied lines press in the west. French claim gains along the front while German and Austrian statements differ on trench losses and advances. Balkans may aid the Allies as Britain France and Russia guarantee Greece and Bulgaria not attack Greece if it aids Serbia.
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London
Amsterdam
Middélkerk
West Flanders
Koyon
Baste
Chal Ib ‘Algo
Souk Din
Zéebruggee
Ermians
Petrograd Re
Nor
Balkans
Great
Britain
France
Russia
Athens
Bucharest
Bulgaria
Greece
Servia
Roumania
Wild Goose Chase Captures Locust Grove Christmas Feathery Run
Residents joined a townwide chase in Locust Grove on December 22 as the annual event released geese from a schoolhouse yard. Farmers vied with children to catch the birds, which were considered the property of their owner.
Fire destroys business and post office in Benton
Fire at Benton Illinois on December 22 severely damages the Hotel McCreery and adjoining buildings. The blaze consumes a large amount of merchandise including hundreds of Christmas presents and about 90 000 dollars in value. Local reports indicate extensive losses across the post office and nearby facilities.
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Benton
Benton,Ill
McCreery
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