Turks Pressed In Desperate Fight For Jerusalem
Major events described in the defense and fall of Jerusalem as Turkish forces clash with British troops. The report notes heavy shelling, difficult supply lines, and a final British assault leading to the Turks' retreat and surrender near Bethlehem and Mount Olives. The article highlights Allied cooperation and local reactions to the city’s capture.
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London
Jerusalem
Nebi Samuel
Holy City
Reuter
Palestine
Hebron
Bethlehem
Judean
Ifsa
Sururbs
Mount of Olivas
Mount Scopus
Mount of Olives
Beitikes
Eas
Jericho
Armistice With Central Powers Delays Front Activity
Russia and the Central Powers agree to a 28 day armistice on the Eastern Front with possible extension, while Allied powers weigh recognition of the Bolshevik regime. Front lines show limited infantry action though Austro German forces press in Italy and northern France amid political shifts and internal Bolshevik measures.
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Finis Associated Press
Russia
Lov Ion
London
Russa
Germany
Tchitcherin
Ier
Presert
Petrograd
Tienta
Piave
North Sea
Alrite
Flenta
Mivoie
San Tor- Peley
Cambrai
Lens
Neph
Carpe
Lanseek
Flanders
Chemin Dames
St. Quentin
Germarom
Otral
Not Guilty verdict in Gaston Means murder case
Gaston B Means was found not guilty of the murder of Maude A King at Blackwelder spring near Concord. The jury announced the verdict at 10 22 Sunday morning after deliberating since Saturday night. Means was discharged and greeted by relatives and friends, signaling an acquittal that drew wide attention from North Carolina and other states.
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Associated Press
Concord
N. C
Gaston B. Means
Maude A. King
Chicago
Blackwelder Spring
EB. Ctine
Means
Jar
Cline
J. Frank Goodman
Foreman Goodman
Frank Osborne
Hayden Clement
Osborne
Caroline
New York
Ditrict
John T. Dooling
Clement
Armistice Terms Agreed Upon By Russia and Run
Petrograd reports Russo German armistice terms. No troop transfers before January 14 and no front troop increases. Naval front limits set for Black Sea and Baltic. Intercourse restricted. groups capped at 25 exchanging papers and goods. Extension to Arctic coast to be arranged. Naval wartime vessels to obey rules. recognition of entente warships. Armistice begins December 4 (17) at 2 o'clock.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Moon Sound
Black Sea
Baltic
Greenwich
White Seat
Artic Zone
Baltic Sea
Slinka
Danube
Cape Garos
Recguel
Worms Island
Bagsher
Khezarne
Russia
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
British Sink Six Allied Ships in North Sea Convoy
A December British convoy from Norway suffered losses as German naval forces sank six allied merchant ships and four escort vessels. Norwegian and Danish crews fled without warning as German raiders attacked. two ships escaped while the rest were heavily armed against pursuit. Sir Eric Ged, head of the Admiralty, reported today.
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Froma
Ry Norwas
Eric Ged
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Admiralty
Lyst
Armistice Signaled Amid Russian War Claims
London reports an armistice signed among Russia and the Central Powers with expectations of lasting peace. German forces are said to have been withdrawn from the Eastern front while Russian General Skalons is reported dead by own action during armistice talks.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Russia
Germany
Fimes
Promotion system opens officer commissions from the ranks
General Pershing orders establish a promotion path from private to second lieutenant. Privates earning noncommissioned officer appointments qualify for training, with NCOs sent to school on superior recommendation. Replacements will fill vacancies in combat divisions and depots join replacement units.
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Associated Press
France
Pershing
Fuel Chief Urges Coal Miners to Skip Holidays
To maximize coal output the Fuel Administration head Garfield plans to appeal to operators and miners to forgo the Christmas and New Year holidays. Every idle day in mines costs the country about 2,090,000 tons of fuel.
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Associated
Washington
Garfield
Germany Likely To Offer Peace Terms Again
Information from Washington indicates Germany may present another peace offer. The reports align with earlier signals from foreign diplomats that Berlin is seeking a settlement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
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