Official denials of Kaiser's reverses near Russians report
Reports from Rome and London claiming German aviators captured by French near Ypres and allied bombs on Essen are denied by the German general staff. The Russian attack near Crepstachowa is said to have failed, with heavy losses to the Teutons, while western actions show limited Allied attempts repulsed. Berlin notes bad roads hinder movement and reports modest gains around Arras, with a French position at Malincourt captured and eastern reports sparse.
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Here Is Prize Good Fellow a Child Calls for Hen Gift
A Waterloo plea by Good Fellows asks for a donated pet hen from children to aid needy youngsters at Christmas. The letter praises children’s sacrifice, criticizes Mrs. Biddie, and urges early subscriptions to fund the Christmas drive for homeless Belgians.
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French Losses Hit About 590000 On War Front
Paris reports indicate French losses in dead near 100000 by Nov 10 with about 400000 wounded or ill in hospitals by Nov 19. The Swiss exchange bureau lists 90000 French prisoners in Germany. Overall French losses approach 590000. French authorities estimate German battle deaths far exceed 100000, due to continuous offensive actions.
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French War Office
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Russ Defeated in N Hungary in Morning Telegram
Budapest based dispatch reports Russian forces invading northern Hungary have been repulsed. Official statement says the enemy who entered Saros and Miemplin areas is in full retreat, with Russian troops already in Galician territory at several points. Only two or three Hungarian communities remain in enemy hands. An ad for Tovar cigar remains in the notice.
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Miemplin
Berlin Celebrates Lodz Capture as Flags Fly High
Berlin celebrates the Lodz capture with German and Austrian flags flying as reports from Berlin claim more than 100000 prisoners taken, though no official tally on prisoners or guns is yet confirmed. The Amsterdam dispatch notes the news caused extraordinary enthusiasm in the German capital.
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Lodz
Russian
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Lod
Rh Shopmen Vote Decides 10 Continue Strike
In St Louis Missouri a vote by the Boiler Makers union on a plan to call off the Harriman line shopmen strike resulted in continuation of the strike. A W Wharton, head of the AFL railway department, announced the decision after receiving the union’s vote.
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Harriman
A. ©. Wharton
Railway Department
American Federation of Labor
Be Wise Buy Early for a Boltday Christmas
The piece urges shoppers to start Christmas purchases now to avoid last minute rush. It argues early shopping reduces stress, improves satisfaction, and ensures a truly boltday holiday.
Coal Miners of Colorado Adopt Plan for Peace
Denver dispatch reports the United Mine Workers of America press a conference in which a recommendation to end the long Colorado coal strike is presented. The union cites President Wilson’s mediation plan and a federal commission to enforce mining laws as the path to peace, while operators are blamed for resisting. The group urges acceptance to avoid further loss and to fulfill a duty to the community and nation.
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United Mine Workers of America
Frank J. Mares
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Wilson
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North Atlantic Storm Keeps Coast in Grasp
A fierce December storm grips the Atlantic seaboard from North Carolina to Maine with northerly winds up to 68 miles per hour and heavy rain and snow. New Jersey and Long Island suffer major losses while property damage nears 500000 dollars as the gale moves seaward toward Cape Cod. A second powerful Pacific coastal storm is noted with unsettled weather across the country.
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Brytion Steamer Vedra Burns with Two Rescued
Barrow via London December 8 Vedra a British steamer from Port Arthur Texas carrying gasoline ran ashore in a heavy gale. Of 36 aboard only two were saved both severely burned. Vedra left Port Arthur November 13 bound for London then Norfolk and possibly a west coast English port. Commanded by Captain Brewster. built 1893. 4057 tons. Associated Oil Carriers of London.
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Irish Sea
England
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Jor
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Sunderland
Associated Oil Carriers’ Company of London
Commission to enforce federal authority ends long Colorado strikes
The text praises a national commission appointed by the president for Colorado coal fields. It warns operators to accept the commission or bear responsibility for future trouble in the mining districts. It notes strikes lasting five years in the north and 14 months in the south and frames the move as just for the workers.
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Minging
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White Sox Close Deal for Eddie Collins in Sensational Move
The Chicago Americans acquire star second baseman Eddie Collins from the Athletics in a deal reported as record breaking. Collins, 27 and a Columbia graduate, posted a .444 batting average this season and is hailed as a top all around player. Connie Mack confirmed negotiations but withheld the price. rumors range from cash alone to a $60,000 figure and exchanges involving players.
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Ruppert Negotiating to Buy New York Americans
New York brewer Jacob Ruppert is negotiating with William Devery and Frank Farrell to purchase the New York American league baseball club for $500,000. The deal is not closed yet, but Ban Johnson, president of the league, is pushing to finalize it.
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Jacob Ruppert
Wm. S. Devery
Frank Farrell
New York American League Baseball Club
Devéry
Farrell
Ban Johnson
American League
Pope Urges Christmas Truce Amid World War I Conflicts
Rome December 8 Pope Benedict XV appeals for a ceasefire among warring factions to permit a Christmas holiday tru warm. he has little real hope for success but urges an understanding to suspend hostilities during the season.
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Wilson Declares Business Road 15 Clear
President Wilson’s second annual address to Congress outlines a near complete legislative program for business easing, national defense readiness, and expansion of government shipping. He defends prepared defenses, condemns compulsory service, and urges measures for Philippine independence and sea safety.
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Buslovas
Stocesa
Washington President Urges Preparedness Through Citizenry
President Wilson, delivering the annual address to Congress, argues the nation is prepared for defense without a large standing army. He asserts readiness to defend itself, rejects compulsory peacetime military service, and stresses reliance on citizenry and moral fiber to deter war while maintaining peaceful institutions.
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America
Cotton Sinned in 1314 Breaks All Previous Records
Washington DC December records show 13,086,105 bales ginned through December 1, surpassing 1911 by 249,298. November exports rose to 760,849 bales, exceeding combined September and October, though year-to-date exports lag behind last year. Imports for November totaled 14,874 bales.
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Consuga Bureau
General Wotherspoon to Ght State Position
New York December reports Major General Wim W Wotherspoon retired chief of staff of the United States Army has accepted appointment as state superintendent of public works. Governor-elect Whitman said the office runs with his term and pays six thousand dollars a year.
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Wim. W. Wotherspoon
United States Army
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