German Official Report Delivers War Update From France
Berlin dispatch reports heavy fighting south of Cernay as French assaults are repulsed with losses. Russians halted in northern Poland. new French attacks in Argonne forest and near Perthes noted. Paris says western front saw artillery exchanges with some French gains. Paris also reports intermittent bombardment from sea to the Oise and engagements between Soissons and Reims.
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Berlin
London
Cernay
Bennheim
Upper Alta
Argonne Forest
Perthes
Atilly
Ghway
Armine
Poland
Canal of la Bassee
Sennheim
Sterday
Erthes
Reims
Tyonne
RENCH
Argente
Ailly
St. Mihiel
Meuse
East Prussia
Pilicaer
Paris
Hne
Vosges
Oise
Alsna
Issons
Yesiday
Soissons
Champagne
Ain
Acre
Fortin
Delivery problems prompt call numbers for paper service
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Penrose Election Questioned by Palmer Allegations
A. Mitchell Palmer alleges Pennsylvanian Republicans spent up to 1,000,000 to elect Boise Penrose and claims violations of the corrupt practices act. He testifies before the Senate committee on privileges and elections amid GOP admissions of 750,000 in spending.
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A. Mitchell Palmer
Washington, D. C
United States
Boise Penrose
Penrose
Senate Committee On Privileges and
Pennsylvania
Congress
1 Palmer
Desperate fighting near Beausejour farm in WWI conflict
Reports say enemy set a trench within field works at Beausejour, with our command still holding the key position as fighting continues. In the Argonne and Meuse no notable reports. two German attacks elsewhere repulsed. village looting by a German detachment near St. Sauveur. Weather remains harsh in Vosges and Alsace.
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Argonne
Meuse
Consenvoye
Bouchet
Hach
Chey-sur- Verouse
St. Sauveur
Vosges
Alsace
Petrograd
Alexander Michaelovitch
Nicholas
Persia
Alexander Michaelovvitch
Albania
Athens
London
Ruspol
Durrazzo
Hisad Pasha
German Cruiser Is Damaged by Mine
The Bremen, a German cruiser built ten years ago, 341 feet long with a 121 2 foot beam and 3,250 tons, carried 286 men and was armed with 10 four inch guns and two submerged torpedo tubes. Stationed in Mexican waters during Vera Cruz occupation, she also represented Germany at the 1907 Jamestown Exposition and visited New York in 1909 for the Hudson-Fulton celebration.
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Bremen
Vera Cruz
Germany
New York
French Dreadnought Courbet Sunk by Submarine
Berlin reports that Vienna confirms the French dreadnought Courbet was hit by Austrian submarine No. 12 and rammed by her sister ship Jean Bart while towing. the Courbet sank. Jean Bart docked at Malta amid claims by France that Jean Bart towed the damaged ship.
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Berlin
Sayville
L. 1
Vienna
Malta
Warring factions in Mexico agree to respect border
Across Sonora, Gen. Callies and Gov. Maytorena sign terms to keep fighting away from the United States. Monterey evacuated by Carranza troops, Villa forces advanced, Consul Hanna reports no resistance expected, Gen. Scott heads to Washington to review border neutrality efforts.
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Garrison
Scott
Callies
Carranza
Naco
Sonora
Gov
Maytorena
Villa
Wilson
Mexico
Ariz
Hugh J. Scott
United States Army
Washington
Tasker H. Bliss
Monterey
Matamoros
State Department
Manna
Crowds Meet Garibaldi’s Body in Storm at Rome
A severe storm failed to dampen a large crowd in Rome as they welcomed the body of Constantino Garibaldi grandson of the famed general and killed serving with the French army. Veterans in red shirts and political figures paid homage as the bier was wrapped with Italian and French flags amid emotional scenes.
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Rome
Constantino Garibaldi
Ricciotf Garibaldi
France
Bruno Gariibaldi
Camille Barrera
Turin
Argonne
Bruno
Althe
Riccioti Garibaldi
Submarine Attack Sinks Courbet Class Battleship
An official Vienna telegram from December 24 reports submarine No. 12 attacked on December 21 a French squadron of sixteen ships in the Otranto channel east of Italy. The Courbet type battleship, 23,467 tons with 904 men, was torpedoed though fate of torpedoed ships remained uncertain due to rough seas.
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Vienna
Otranto
Italy
Clarke Iowa program calls for wide reforms in government
A list of proposed reforms outlines reducing legislative membership and term lengths, limiting the chief executive to a four year term, reforming court procedures, trimming legislative staff, prison reform with parole by judges and farm labor, establishing industries and highway work, expanding citizen participation through voting rights, taxing railroad property, authorizing county bonds for roads, millage taxes for state institutions, supporting education, creating a public utilities commission, county manager authority, state treasury handling for education and highways, enforcing collateral inheritance tax, taxing beer, combatting morphing and cocaing, creating a state medical department, and various appropriations including for negro celebration and Gettysburg expenses.
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Kepera
Ninireht
Board of Education
Atata Treasury
Lagighi
Gettysburg
San Francisco
British reply to Wilson note on shipping welcomed in France
French press largely regards Britain's response as moderate and conciliatory and expects a satisfactory settlement. Gabriel Hanotaux calls for frank discussion, saying neutral commerce benefits depend on belligerents' needs. The Cologne Gazette labels the note a fiat negative despite friendly language. President Wilson says he has no comment yet and will study the reply with Secretary Bryan. officials note several concessions but much remains unclear for American merchants.
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Parle
Wilson
the Figaro
Gabriel Hanotaux
Amsterdam
London
Cologne Gazette
Great Britain
the Gazette
Washington
DE. C
Bryan
Seven Plead Guilty in Indiana Election Fraud
Indianapolis Ind Jan 12 Seventy nine of 114 Terre Haute men indicted in federal election fraud cases pleaded guilty before Judge Anderson in federal court Demurrers to the indictment were filed for Mayor Roberts Terre Haute Judge Elijel Redmond and Sheriff Dennis Shea
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Indianapolis
Ind
Terre Haute
Anderson
Roberts
Elijel Redmond
Dennis Shea
Scheumann Heink cancels dates amid bronchial pneumonia
In Chicago on January 2, Mme Ernestine Scheumann Heink is seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia at her home. Doctors say she must rest for weeks before singing again and will travel to San Diego when strong enough. Representative Hobson says the resolution retains state powers.
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Chicago
Mme
Ernestine Scheumann-Heink
San Diego
Cal
Governor Bleage Loses Parting Shot at President Wilson
Governor Bleage delivers farewell message to South Carolina legislature asserting federal overreach and state rights, claiming the Democratic Party steals power from states. He vows no allegiance to any man, urges modest higher education funding, abolishing free scholarships, and promotes immigration with a focus on laboring citizens.
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Columbia
S. C
Carlina
Republican Party
A Hughes
A Whitman
Blease
Germans Repudiate French Atrocities Claims
Berlin dispatch rejects the French cabinet report on German troops as a deliberate slander. It accuses Paris of failing to detail alleged abuses while asserting German commanders upheld discipline and the laws of war. promises further specifics after investigation.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Germany
Japanese Cruisers Patrol Peruvian Coast
Lima reports Japanese cruisers operating along the Peruvian shore seeking the German converted cruiser Prinz Vilal Fried rich. The armored cruiser Asama entered Payta, took on provisions, and departed the same day. Turkish steamer Ariana, returning to Liverpool from the Pacific coast, was reportedly being sought by the German vessel.
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Lima
Peru
Prinz Vilal Friedrich
Asama
Payta
Ariana
Liverpool
Pacific
South America
Wilson refuses to discuss candidacy for 1916
President Wilson, in Washington on January 12, deflected questions about a 1916 bid. He said future generations would judge his acts as president and refused to address a one term plank from the Baltimore platform. He would not discuss himself or any potential renomination.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Hiis
Indianapolis
United States
Daltimore
Wilson Signals Veto of Immigration Bill Over Literacy Test
Washington Jan. 12 President Wilson told ten callers he will veto the immigration bill due to the literacy requirement. He would not disclose his final position before Congress acts but hinted at a clear stance to those briefed.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
German Cruiser Karlsruhe Sunk in Caribbean Battle
A Grenada eye witness letter dated December 3 describes a naval clash off Grenada in the British West Indies. It claims the German cruiser Karlsruhe may have taken part and sunk, with life buoy marked S. M. 8 Karls rnfio and wreckage washing ashore. Fishermen reportedly saw bodies and items linked to the Karlsruhe amid booty and wreckage. The Montreal Gazette published the letter.
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Montreal
Quebec
Grenada
British West Indies
Karlsruhe
Montreal Gazette
Gazette
King Albert Praises Cardinal Mercier in Telegram
King Albert of Belgium telegraphed Pope Benedict expressing admiration for Cardinal Mercier. He says the cardinal’s arrest must have pained the pope and notes Mercier’s fearless proclamation of truth and defense of the church’s prerogatives before the Universal Conference.
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Travre
Paris
Albert
Belgium
Benedict
Cardinal Mercier
Petersen Nielsen Tie the Knot in Cedar Rapids Nuptials
Miss Kristine Petersen and Christ Nielson of Cedar Rapids wed at noon today. Justice Frank F. Knapp officiated at the Lafayette Building office.
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Kristine Petersen
Christ Nielson
Cedar Rapids
Frank F. Knapp
Lafayette Building
Clarke Proposes A Year Term For Chief Executive
Governor Geo W Clarke delivers his biennial message before Iowa s Thirty fifth general assembly in Des Moines outlining statewide reforms. He backs a four year governor term, depopulating jails for custodial farms, streamlined state accounts, probation for inmates, tougher criminal provisions, and votes on woman suffrage while urging annual 30 day legislative sessions. The senate and house conduct routine business as the message is read with focus on administration changes.
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Des Moines
Geo. W. Clarke
Wilson
Thirty-fifth General Assembly of
Iowa
Inauguration Planned Thursday Afternoon
Des Moines reports Gov. George W. Clarke will be inaugurated Thursday afternoon with plans set by the joint inaugural committee. A large reception is slated for the evening. Little business was transacted in either house. Expected leading committee chairmen include Ways and Means Barry, Appropriations Anderson of Green, Judiciary Ring, Railroads Munro, Suppression of Intemperance Wilson of Louisa, Agriculture Brady, Highways Helming.
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Des Moines
George W. Clarke
House
Meins
Barry
Appropriations
Anderson
Greenn
Munro
Wilson
Louisa
Agriculture
Brady
Helming
Omaba Man Stricken With Cattle Plague
Baltimore January 12 One of the first cases on record in this city of hoof and mouth disease in a human is Carlisle S Lentz a medical student from Omaha Nebraska. He contracted the disease two weeks ago presumably from drinking milk from an infected cow and is now on the road to recovery.
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Baltimore
Carlisle S. Lentz
Jentz
Omaha
Neb
Hold Farmers to Blame for Lofty Wheat Prices
Chicago date line reports PFEB president Connolly of San Francisco states farmers as the sole reason for high wheat prices, arguing grocers and bakers merely collect and distribute while suffering. The remarks came during an executive meeting ahead of a national convention in San Francisco next month.
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Pfeb. Connolly
San Francisco
Nations ‘Association of Retail Grocers
Execuive
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