French Drive On Italian Front Expands Front
In Monte Tomba region on the northern front the French captured positions between Osteria da Montonera and Maranzine, taking about 1,400 prisoners, 60 machine guns, and seven cannons. Berlin reports confirm French offensives as British and German actions unfold along Cambrai, Ypres, and Verdur sectors with counterattacks and limited gains on multiple fronts.
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Rome
Monte Tomba
Osteria da Montonera
Maranzine
War Office
Berlin
Germany
Marcoing
la Vacqueris
Byng
Ypres
Verdun
Cambrai
Verfun
Padua
Allenby
Nablus Road
Jerusalem
Palestine
Bireh
Besroth
Mediterranean
Vienna
London
Cambrai Front
la Vacquerie
Welsh Ridge
Atil
la Vacquele
Paris
Reims
Chemin-des-Dames
Bezonvaux
Verdun Front
Allies Seek Serious Reply to Teuton Overtures
London dispatch notes British aim to issue a serious, reasoned response when Austro German peace terms are officially presented. Premier Lloyd George plans to meet Clemenceau in France, as Brest Litovsk talks center on no annexations or indemnities. State Department sees camouflage in Pan Germanist press, with no confirmation of Kaiser delegation power.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Lloyd George
France
Clemenceau
Brest-Litovsk
Washington, D.D. C
State Department
Brest Litovsk
von Martling
Germany
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Berlin
Draft Slacker Gets 10 Years in Prison
St. Louis, Dec. 31. Robert I. Franke Jr. of St. Louis was dishonorably discharged from military service and sentenced to 10 years at hard labor in the Fort Leavenworth prison after a court martial. He did not respond to the selective draft call citing conscientious objections to war.
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St. Louis, Mo
Robert i. Franke, Jr
St. Louis
Camp Funston
Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Franke
Leading Business House Agrees on Courier Price Hold
W C Dotson writes praising the Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter for keeping prices steady despite recent newspaper industry increases. He notes rivals raised rates months ago due to tariff and supply pressures and commends the local paper for long-held pricing.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Serbian King Sends Greetings to U S in Official Bulletin
Washington December 31 The Official Bulletin will publish New Year greetings from allied nations including King Peter I of Serbia. The Serbian message thanks the United States for entering the war and pledges support in defending liberty and justice against the Austro German feudal system.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Peter
Serbia
Guerra
Bolivia
Viera
Uruguay
U S Airman Killed In Test Flight Over Aviation Center
New York December 31 an American aviator died during a test flight at an aviation center. Despite a violent wind he completed a loop once but fell while attempting a repeat maneuver. He was rescued and, with his last breath, reported the observations he had made to American comrades.
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New York
Altho
Nisk
Earthquake Kills Thousands in Guatemala City
News from New York reports an estimated 1,000 dead in Guatemala City after a series of quakes demolished most buildings. Martial law, looters shot, and 100,000 homeless are cited. Red Cross ships relief from New Orleans with flour, clothing, and tents to Puerto Barrios.
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New York
Guatemala City
Central & South American Telegraph Company
San Jose
Guatemala
Legation
Washington, D. C
Losa
Georgetown University Seismological Observatory
Red Cross
New Orleans
Puerto Barrios
Republic
Alfred Clark
International Railway
Crozier Details Lewis Gun Controversy and Artillery Shortage
Maj. Gen. Crozier told the Senate war committee that artillery shortages stemmed from the whole country and that allied nations offered to supply guns for Pershing's forces. He cited official tests showing the Lewis gun performed worse than rivals, denied personal prejudice by Col. Lewis, and noted that the War Department bought Lewis guns after modernization for American ammunition. He stressed allied assistance and urged broader funding for artillery.
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Washington, D. C
Crozier
Army Ordnance
Senate
Secretary of War
Congress
Gen. Pershing
Col. Lewis
War Department
America
Bliss
Gen. Crozier
Crozier i
Automatic Arms Company
Ordnance Board
Springield
Potato Day Urged by Hoover to Boost Potatoes Nationwide
Washington December 31 The United States food administration urges a potato day twice weekly nationwide. Grocers will start special prices on a slack delivery day to balance distribution for five to six months and ease railroad congestion. Agriculture studies aim to improve growing methods as Germany’s higher output is noted.
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Washington, D. C
America
United States Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Germany
United States
Food Administration
Public Utilities Estimate For Electric Plant In City
The estimate lists KEO LTS 3 Illinois Central Railway Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Railway Chicago Great Western Railway Rock Island Railway in city limits. Total projected cost around $850000.00 plus related amounts $182540.00 and $607840.00 for a combined figure.
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Citizens Gas & Electric
Illinois Central Railway
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Raitura
Chicago Great Western Railway
Rock Island Railway
Private Improvements New Homes and Factory Additions
Private improvements listing shows 117 new homes with value totals for factory and other improvements at 1 080 500.00 and a combined total of 342 050.00 for specific projects. The document itemizes construction and industrial enhancements affecting property assessments.
Paper Delivery Notice By Phone Request
If the newspaper fails to arrive by 6 o clock, call 3330 and a copy will be mailed. Phone calls must reach the office before 6:30 p.m.
New York Plans Quiet Greeting To The New Year
New York welcomes the new year with the usual international interest but war moderates celebrations. Hotels and restaurants host guests, menus align with food administration rules, and wine prices stay high as the 1 o'clock closing order limits toasts.
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New York
Food Administration
Narrow Margin for Democrats in Lower House
Washington D C Dec 31 How close the political balance in the house will be when congress reconvenes on Jan 3 is shown by this summary made by South Trimble clerk of the house Total membership 435 Democrats 211 Republicans 26 independent group 6 vacancies 3 The vacancies are by resignation of Representatives Fitzgerald Grifin ant Bruckner of New York and Ad amson of Georgia deaths of Representative Bathrick of Ohio and Marlin Illinois and absence on army services of Representatives Johnson South Dakota Laguardia New York and Heintz Ohio.
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Washington
D. C
House
Congress
South Trimble
Fitzgerald
Grifin Ant Bruckner
New York
Adamson
Georgia
Bathrick
Ohio
Marlin
Ilinois
Army Services
Johnson
South Dakota
Laguardia
Heintz
Hendricks Signs to Manage the St. Louis Nationals
St Louis Missouri December 31 Jack Hendricks manager of the Indianapolis association team signed a contract to manage the St Louis Nationals next season.
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Hendricks
ST. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Jack Hendricks
Indianapolis Association
St. Louis Nationals
Local sections and ongoing报? Newspapers section index
Indexed news roundup outlines sections from public service to sports, with items on financials, education, waterworks, patriotism, clubs, health, building improvements, and civic notices across Cedar Falls La Porte City Waterloo and surrounding areas, highlighting ads, editorials, and local society notes.
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Associated Press
Christine
Bradstreet
Society
Telegraph
Tocal
Cedar Falla
Gaa
Waterworka—Crecae Ties Ringes
Huilding and Loan Associations
Waterloo
Council of Defense
Rotary
France
Vito ‘Tenerelli
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Electroliers
Y. M
Cedar
Cedar Heights
la Porte City Review
Y. W. C. A— Police
Glas
Drama League
U S Exports in 1917 Surpass Six Billion Dollars
Washington reports 1917 exports estimated at 6.0 billion dollars, a new high, with imports under 3.0 billion and a trade balance likely exceeding 3.16 billion dollars in favor of the United States.
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Washington, D. C
America
Department of Commerce
United States
Record Blizzard Strains New England Coal Economy
Widespread suffering in New England amid record blizzard and fuel famine. Immediate measures announced to prioritize coal shipments. New York and surrounding areas face severe cold, deadliness, and shelter strain. Citizens shelter in public spaces as utilities shrink. zero temperatures persist and police and relief efforts mobilize.
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New England
New York
Aninduizi Coal Supply and Weather Bureau
Polkca
Cipal
Tom Row
Cit ‘Authoritie
Hudson River
Wight
North River
Boston
Mass
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W. C. Dotson
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Peter I
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Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Great Brotherhoods
Interstate Commerce Commission
U. S
He Saya
Hoover
Martin
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