Baker Warns Against Foe's Peace Intrigue
Secretary Baker warns against German peace propaganda aiming to ease pressure and urges sustained war readiness. He says German forces seek to seize advantage in the west while Italian morale remains firm, and that U.S. and Allied armies will soon form the main reserves for European combat. The piece notes ongoing west front raids and German peace efforts, with no slackening in preparations expected.
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Europe
Italy
Pope's Christmas Message to America
Pope Benedict sends Christmas greetings to the American people through the Associated Press. He urges Americans to embrace Christmastide lessons of God's love and courage, and asks children to pray for protection of loved ones and peace in the world.
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Pope Benedict
Associated Press
Holy Father
America
Good Fellows Bring Christmas Cheer Through Donations and Dispatch
The Good Fellows campaign for 1917 in Waterloo distributes packages to needy children. Volunteers loaded cars with toys and clothing, while headquarters prepared and labeled gifts. An urgent appeal for baby clothing follows heavy demand, with many women and Courier staff praised for efforts.
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Good Fellows
Courier and Reporter
Waterloo
A. AR. Ritchie
Outlook
Westminster Presbyterian Church
BR. E. Christepher
M. Close
G. Gotby
A. Coates
Rudnick
Willis Johnson
Kathleen Campbell
Miller
P. Woodring
Kathryn Bates
Utie Elrt
Janesvilre
G. B. Downing
Tulla Cawthorne
Gladys Gindt
Model Laundry Company
Shirley Christopher
Kaiser Praises Western Armies Year of German Victories
Amsterdam reports Emperor William thanked his troops for a year of victories on the western front. He credited their courage with enabling German successes in the east and Italy, praised the Verdun fighting as foundational, and asserted unity of effort across Aisne Champagne Artois Flanders Cambrai and other fronts. He hailed unprecedented German feat and vowed defense while coordinating a centralized war effort.
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Amsterdam
William
Verdun
Berlin
Riers
Italy
Drina
Isonzo
Aisne
Champagne
Artois
Flanders
Cambrai
Zzard
Brussels
Little Girl Bravely Sees Father in Submarine Zone
Elizabeth Leigh, a girl from Lan cashire, England, traveled alone to Cedar Rapids to meet her father at Union Station. She crossed the submarine zone without fear, telling of the trip and meeting her mother for the first time. the father, employed by a local concern, had left England before her birth.
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Cedar Rapids
Elizabeth Leigh
Union Station
Lancashire
England
Cedar Raunds
Mr. Leigh
Elzabeth
Elizabeth
Tedini
End of an Era: A Pastor’s Silent Farewell
A religious community reflects on a leader’s final quiet years with faith, memory, and hope for lasting peace, acknowledging sacrifice and urging continued devotion. The text emphasizes gratitude for guidance and a wish for spiritual endurance beyond words.
President Calls Rail Chiefs to Hear Decision
President Wilson summons chiefs and legislative agents of the four railroad brotherhoods to a White House conference on Thursday to outline actions needed for more efficient wartime transportation. Advertisement for Martin's Cigars for Christmas.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
German Peace Move Rumored as Kaiser Faces War Party
Rome reports say Emperor William may issue Christmas peace proposals, with questions if conditions are explicit or a keeps the allies responsible. In London, Lloyd George notes Prussian military caste may dethrone the Kaiser, while neutrals say he leans toward moderate counsel amid division among high officials and quiet Kaiser.
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Rome
William
Kaiser
London
Lloyd George
Germany
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
von Tirpitz
Fry
Michaelis
Ladendorff
Final Defeat of Draft in Australia Is Made Certain
Sydney, Australia, Dec. 24 Further returns from the referendum have increased the vote against compulsory military service and the defeat of the plan is now beyond doubt. The political situation is very uncertain. Premier Hughes has made no statement thus far but in certain quarters there is evidence of opposition to his continued leadership of the Nationalists, the dominant party. It is not improbable that Frank G. Tudor, a former cabinet member, will be permitted by the Nationalists to form a government from the labor party giving this party an opportunity to put into effect its plans for raising troops without conscription.
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Sydney
Australia
Hughes
Nationalists
Frank G. Tudor
Labor
Censorship on Foreign Mails Put in Force
Censorship of foreign mails under the trading with the enemy law is now in full force under a board linked to post office war and information departments. The China, New York, Canal Zone and Porto Rico offices coordinate with British and French censorship to extend control to wireless and cables, aiming to minimize interference with legitimate correspondence.
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Winstington
D. C
War Board
Branel
New York
Donaux Canal Zone
Porto Rico
Nee
Oseary
Plana
Mba
Fhe
Red Cross mission raided in Petrograd amid Bolshevik claims
London report details a raid on Col. Kolpashnikoff of the American Red Cross mission in Petrograd. Officers seized papers while guards took valuables. U.S. officials in Washington refute Trotzky claims, calling them ignorance and insisting ambulance and relief aid proceeds normally.
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London
Kolpashnikoff
Petrograd
Morning Post
Coatral
Gross
Francis
Col
Red Cross
Rusala
Ideny ‘Trotzkys
Washington, D. C
State Department
Chen
Leon Trotzky
Ned Cross
Trotzky
Trotzki
Congress
Kaledines
Don Cossacks
Russia
Kolpashnikelf
Roumania
Rostov
David P. Francis
Red Cross Drives Surpass Quotas in Several Divisions
Washington reports on Red Cross membership results showing some divisions ahead of their targets. The central division raised its quota to 1.5 million and expects to exceed it, while the gulf division and Oregon exceed theirs. Secretary Lansing urges a Christmas spirit of giving to aid the Red Cross in war relief and comfort. In Chicago the central division notes underestimates for the middlewest may push totals 20 percent above plan with a drive planned for Christmas Day to reach full cities.
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Washington
D. C
Red Cross
Gulf
Oregon
Lansing
Europe
Jesus
Middlewest
Abead
Chicago
Cornell vacation extended as coat saving measure
Mount Vernon Iowa December 24 Cornell college has extended its holiday vacation from January 3 to January 3 as a fuel conservation measure.
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Cornell
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Wartime Christmas Message to Iowa People CARRY GOOD CHEER
Des Moines December 24 1917 Governor William L Harding urges the people of Iowa to carry the good cheer spirit of Christmas into the next twelve months all for the victory of our cause The message praises service and sacrifice and calls for renewed effort during wartime Also Lafayette Young Sr Iowa council of national defense foresees 1918 as a year of strength amid a world war and continued sacrifice
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Des Moines
William L. Harding
Iowa
Associated Press
Towans
Lafayette Younr, Sr
Cold Wave Heads East From Midwest Christmas
A severe cold wave spreads from the Dakotas toward the Atlantic coast, with temperatures plunging and wind chills driving subzero readings. Forecasts warn of record lows across northern plains and upper Midwest, as federal weather offices issue warnings and expect the cold to reach coastal areas by Christmas Eve.
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Washington
P.O. Dee
Atuitic Coast
Bethlehem Taken by British in Brilliant Fight
Christmas greeting from Gen. Allenby’s soldiers describes the capture of Bethlehem after Turkish defenses were pierced by a leftward deployment. Guerrilla raids north and east of Jerusalem threaten British outposts, while British lines widen to defend gains. Mount of Olives offers a clear view of Jordan and naval activity assists the advance toward Jaffa with new town takings.
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London
Allenby
Bethlehem
Routec
Jerusalem
Nethlehem
Bry
Weleh
Reuter
Mount of Olives
Palestine
Jordan
Dean Sea
Holy City
Der
Plain of Sharon
Jaffa
Nahr el Anja
Sheikh el Ballatah el-Jelil
Allied War Bonds Rise in New York
In New York December 24 news of continued advances in international war bonds on the stock exchange sparked commentary amid lingering peace rumors. Prices showed gains as bonds became more attractive to investors with Paris six percent up about one percent from last week’s lows. French municipal bonds from Bordeaux Lyons and Marseilles climbed 2 1 2 to 3 percent, while United Kingdom issues and French government five and a half percent bonds posted fractional gains. Anglo French five percent bonds rose above last week’s minimum by five to six points.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Paris
Bordeaux
Lyons
Marseilles
United Kingdom
Peoria Banker Kills Cashier in Pistol Duel
In Peoria Illinois a bank president Strrause shot and killed cashier Berne Mesd in a back office duel after a dispute over bank presidency. Strrause claims self defense after Mesd assaulted him. three shots fired, no eyewitnesses. Inquest postponed to Wednesday as detectives review revolvers and fingerprints. Both men long prominent in city society and business.
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Peoria
B. Strrause
Trand Savings Bank
Berne M. Mesd
Strause
W. B. Elliott
Bull
Mead
Jodeeg
Elliott
Nesses
Mead’s
Thea
Chillicothe
He. Tonves
Mr. Strause
Mr. Mead
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