Allied Make Important Progress on Teutong Line Near La...
Allied forces report significant advances along the Teutong line near La... in northern France and Flanders. Coordinated operations between Allied troops in the west and Russian units in the east are highlighted as a key factor, with Germans blocked from sending reinforcements eastward. The report claims Allied gains in France and Flanders balance recent German advances in Poland, underscoring a striking offensive momentum.
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Teutong Line
LA Baooe
Wear
East
France
Flanders
London
Poland
Allise
la Basses
Doubt Over German Victory in Poland Rises
British and French military writers question German triumph claims in Poland as Berlin shows reduced enthusiasm. Reports say Germans evacuated Lodz citing little strategic value while allied advances near La Bassee and the Somme gain pace. Berlin officials claim successes in the east as battles surge near Nieuport and Albert.
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Czer
Berlin
Lodz
Stiueh
Kfrenco
Poland
Vorwaerts
W Nicholas
Lowicz- Tow
Warsaw
Petrograd
Vistula River
Altho
Mlawa
Vistula
Cracow
Silesian
Carpathians
London
Nieuport
Bixachoote
la Bassee
Lena
Albert
Novon
British Deny Loss of Ship in Raid
London reports the admiralty denies any British warships were sunk in the recent German raid on the east coast. The Hardy is named as among ships engaged with two killed and fifteen wounded aboard. Coroners in Hartlepool and West Hartlepool continue inquests as posters urging revenge circulate.
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London
Admiralty
England
Berlin
Hardy
Hartlepool
West Hartlepool
Scarborough
Notice on Delivery Times and Replacement Copies
If the paper is not delivered at your home by o clock due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 330 and a copy of the paper will be sent. After 6:20 call No. 2.
American Troops Arrive Today At Nagon Arizona
Waco Ariz Dec 19 The Sixth brigade of infantry reinforcing American cavalry troops began arriving today. The first train carried six companies of the Eighteenth regiment at dawn and most of the brigade was expected by night. Rain since yesterday flooded Mexican trenches and dampened riflemen. A few Mexican bullets fell on the American side last night.
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Waco
Ariz
Maytorena
Hill
Naco
Sonora
German Aviators Stranded On Danish Island
London reports a German aeroplane is stranded on the Danish isle of Fano in the North Sea off Jutland. The aviators, an officer and a soldier, were arrested and will be interned in Denmark.
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London
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Co
Fano
North Sea
Jutland
Denmark
Berlin Victory Reported As News Telegram Delays Details
Berlin remains in festive mood over alleged victory in Poland but apologizes for lack of specifics in the official war bulletin. Rumors spread of large prisoner numbers as details unfold over days, while Rudolph von Valentini sends a formal note to the emperor voicing imperial resolve.
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Berlin
Hague
London
Poland
Rudolph von Valentini
William
Valentini
Turkish battleship Mesaddeh sunk by British sub
Official British notice reports 100 Ives lost when the Turkish battleship Mesaddeh was torpedoed by a submarine in the Dardanelles. Lieut Norman B Holbrook led the B-1 crew into the mine field and fired the fatal torpedo.
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Athens
London
Messadieh
Dardanelles
Norman B. Holbrook
Messadish
Morgan & Co. bear load in Tennessee rail deal
Washington December hearing shows J P Morgan & Co. supported Erie purchase of Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton. Witness says Morgan redirected stock holdings in Pere Marquette to cover about 12 million dollars paid in 1905 to aid the Cincinnati line. Erie directors and J P Morgan allegedly unaware of still deteriorating finances during Zimmerman era.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Pere Marquette
Morgan House
Erie
Stevens
J. P. Morgan
J. P. Morgan & Co
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Slayer of Son in Law Nears Fate in Trial
New York December 19 The fate of William Cleary former town clerk of Haverstraw on trial for the murder of his son in law Hugo Newman July 23 last was expected to be decided by the jury this afternoon. Mrs Anna Newman widow of Eugene Newman and daughter of Cleary testified corroborating her parents statements about the secret marriage and the unborn child claim which Cleary said drove him to distraction after Newman announced the marriage.
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New York
Cleary
Haverstraw
Inlaw
Hugens Newman
Anna Cleary Newman
Eugene Newman
Russian Armored Train Blown Up
Amsterdam reports, via London, that a Russian armored train carrying ammunition and food on the Lemberg to Carpathians route was blown up. The claim, if true, suggests a disruption in Russian communications with forces in the Carpathians after Lemberg’s long-held status.
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Amsterdam
London
Pesti Naple
Lemberg
Carpathians
Italian Senate Speaks for Peace in Rome Session
In Rome the Italian Senate adjourned after a unanimous peace demonstration. Premier Salandra voiced hope that 1916 would bring lasting peace, echoing 1815, and denied any mobilization plans. He asserted Italy would gain further glory and greatness.
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Rome
Senate
Salandra
Italy
Sultan of Egypt Picked to Lead in Crisis
London reports King George has sent a personal message to Hussein Kemal after his appointment as sultan of Egypt, pledging friendship and support to safeguard Egypt’s integrity. The note calls his role vital amid a grave national crisis, noting British protectorate cooperation. An advertisement for Martin cigarettes follows.
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London
George
Hussein Kemal
Egypt
Great Britain
Missouri Has Charity Day Proclaimed for War Sufferers
St Louis December 19 Missouri proclaims Charity Day. Governor urges statewide donations of money and food to aid European war relief. Organized workers solicit contributions in every town. Funds and food will be delivered to the American relief committee to be shipped in January.
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St. Louis
Missouri
American Relief Committee
French Progress Across Multiple Sectors Pushes Through
French forces advance at many points pushing toward barbed wire defences of German lines. Reports indicate gains across sectors with renewed pressure on fortified positions as artillery and infantry coordinate for breakthrough efforts.
Higher rates to railroads a help to all business
Paris dispatch reports French war office outlines progress on Dec 18 around Dixmude and Ypres with gains from the Lys to the Oise. Separate U.S. coverage quotes railroad leaders and bankers praising a freight-rate rise as a bolster to railroads, investor confidence, and broader business, while noting it falls short of full needs.
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Paris
French War Office
Dixmude
Korteker
Ypres
Lys
Oise
Notre Dame D
la Basses
Carency
St. Laurent
Blangy
New York
Dee
F. L. Loree
Delaware and Budson Railroad
A. H. Smith
New York Central Hues
Howard el- Hott
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Geo. M. Reynolda
Continental and Commercial National Bank
United States
Philadelphia
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
International Commerce Commission
Baya
Commercial Attache Appointed for Melbourne
Secretary Redfield announces W. C. Dawns of New York City as commercial attache at Melbourne Australia to aid American exporters in expanding trade. Butter market notes Elgin Illinois: sales at 33 cents.
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Washington, D. C
Redfield Today
W. C. Dawns
New York City
Melbourne
Australia
Elgin
Dollar Christmas fund closing in New York by Dec 23
All money for the Dollar Christmas fund for Belgians must be in New York by Nov 23. The Myen Joy Courier and Neporter fund executory court will be closed Monday morning at 9 oclock. Remainder on hand will be forwarded by special delivery to reach New York Wednesday, Dec 23.
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New York
Nec
Myenjoy Courier
Neporter
Axecourt
Majestic Theater Benefit Contributors List
A donors list shows contributions for a Majestic Theater benefit totaling 980.33 with amounts from individuals and groups including Clarence and Mildred Interson, Austinville Ia, Baby Billy Chaplin, Mrs J M Dewey, Lia Lomite club, and Proviots. Local businesses and individuals pledge cars for next Thursday delivery, naming Newton Smith Hileman Motor Car Company Waterloo Auto and Supply Company Central Auto and Supply Company American Motor Company Morris Motor Car Company Trev John Robertson Macartney HF Gilbert and Goss Liebner Land Company.
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Majestic Theater
Henefit
Danton
Wing
Vaughtees
Glarence
Mildred Intterson
Austinville
Billy Chaplin
Friend
Tonore i. Shallowino
J. M. Dewey
Lia Lomite Club
Otal
Cea Rtsrat
Good Bellows
D. Newton Smith
Hileman Motor Car Company
Sud Auto Company
Waterloo Auto and Supply Company
Waterloo Overland Company
Central Auto and Supply Company
American Motor Company
Morris Motor Car Company
Trev
John Robertson Macartney
Gilbert
Gronen
Goss-Liebner Land Company
Railroads urged to use revenue gains for public service
The commission calls for increased revenue from its recommended sources to fund ongoing investments in track and equipment, arguing that prosperity depends on adequate railroad revenues and public regulation. It urges the federal government to compensate railroads for mails and parcel post carriage and asks legislatures to curb wasteful expenditures to build a solid regulatory foundation and promote nationwide prosperity.
Army appropriation bill approves observers fund in Europe
The house military committee approved the army appropriation bill totaling 101 million dollars. It includes a special 15 thousand dollar provision for United States military observers in Europe.
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Washington, D. C
House Military Committee
United States
Europe
Temperature highs and lows through 1913 data
Readable excerpts show daily high low temperatures with year by year figures. Data notes include 1911 maximum 31 minimum 23 1912 maximum 34 minimum 25 1913 maximum 45 minimum 23. Supplied by Buchanan Optical Co. Midnight readings reference daily values across weeks.
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Buchanan Opiial Co
Good Fellow Drives Christmas Aid in Waterloo 1914
Charity drive led by Good Fellows mobilizes women and children to gather clothing footwear toys and food for Waterloo families. A large stock of second hand shoes and hats supports needy households while 76 dinners are planned. Schools and local volunteers aid with doll dressing and fund raising.
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Santa Claus
Waterloo
Salvation Army
Army of Good Fellows
Austinville
Washington Irving School
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Nagon Arizona
Martin
J.P. Morgan & CO
TN Railroad
Sultan of
Martin Cigara
Belgium
Presidents OF Roads Express
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Mamets
Lyhona
Ajane
Champagne
Argonne
la Grarie
St. Huegbart
Meuse
Vosges
Transportation
Christa
North
Sina
Qwesel
Bremen
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