City to buy reservoir as water crisis looms
City officials weigh a reservoir purchase and new pumping station amid a 40 pound pressure level. Mayor Stolberg pledges action within 90 days if a north end site is chosen, while options on land east of the infirmary expire Feb 1. Friday night council meets to decide 1917 policy on street improvements and water relief.
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North End
Stolberg
Com
Navarrerd
Hobush
Council Water Commitee
Haymaker
Hissong
Kirk
Witter
England Claims Peace Outlook Improves During Visit
England reports a growing peace outlook as leaders prepare for a visit to the pope while allies reply to President Wilson and expect further communication soon.
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England
Wilson
Berger Co Expands With 800 More Jobs and New Mills
Berger Manufacturing Co plans to add 800 workers as it builds 14 new mills and enlarges its plant. A 200000 square foot building will house annealing and galvanizing departments, with electric drives supplied by a Pittsburgh firm. First deliveries expected in eight months, full completion in under a year.
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Berger Manufacturing Co. Triday
Pittsburgh
Berger Co
Kenny Piano Dept Offers Special 4 Roll Pack
Local ad announces a sale with 88 Note Special 4 Rolls for $1 and low prices at Kenny's Piano Department. Includes references to Heffelman Co and Kenny's ads with hours listed 6 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Piano Dept
In & Heffelman Co
Kenny’s
Stark Farm Women Challenge Old Customs on School Time
Jackson to Farm Women’s club meeting debated keeping children in school by reducing early chores. They urged farmers to engage with rural schools and study methods. Mrs DeWalt read on reading. Brown performed piano. Munro recited. Next meeting set for Feb 7 at Mrs Bechtel’s near Mudbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson-to Farm Women's Club
William Brown
Charles DeWalt
Ethel Munro
Thurman Bechtel
Mudbrook
Allies' Peace Terms Reported in London
The report states concrete Allied demands include Belgium restoration with indemnity, return of occupied French portions with indemnity, restoration of Poland Serbia and Montenegro, and a protectorate over Romania by Russia with Constantinople and the Dardanelles under Russian control.
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London
Belgium
France
Poland
Servia
Montenegro
Roumania
Russia
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Peace prospects rise as central powers seek accord
London reports a wave of diplomacy from the central empire as Emperor Charles of Austria seeks papal mediation in Rome, Prince Adelbert travels to Sofia and Constantinople for peace talks, and Berlin invites parliamentary leaders for a potential decisive conference. A Morning Post editorial criticizes U S policy, warning of German submarine pressure and a supposed blackhand influence.
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London
Central Empire
Charles of
Austria
Rome
Adelbert
Sofia
Constantinople
Amsterdam
The
Morning Post
United States
Germany
Black Hand Gang
President Holds Hope For Peace
President Wilson remains confident that peace discussions will follow steps by the United States. Officials say this belief rests on information from Berlin and London, not mere hope, and the next move awaits entente reply. The White House also notes Democratic senators’ endorsement efforts are not directed by the administration.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Berlin
London
Leagues of Nations
White House
Senate
Winter skirts offered at five dollars tomorrow
Advertised at Klein & Heffel and Garrettson's Fountain readers see winter models priced at five dollars. Lendeman Pianos and Players promoted at Kenny's. White French Vanilla Cream featured Saturday and Sunday.
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Klein & Heffelman. Co
Adv
Garrettson's Fountain
Italian Women Held in Old Country as Hostages
Vincenzo Marando, a steamship agent, says wives and mothers of Italians in this country are being kept in Italy to pressure male relatives to return for army service. He reports many applications for tickets to bring them here, but few are approved.
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Italy
Vincenzo Marando
Marando
Pittsburgh Heiress's Son Dies in Apparent Suicide
Philadelphia murder case ties to Bernard Wesley Lewis of Pittsburgh. Detectives track him to States Villa in Atlantic City where he shoots himself in the bathroom as officers try to arrest him for Mazie Colbert’s death. Police expect an inquest, body found in tub with rifle at temple.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Berhard Wesley Lewis
Pittsburgh
Mazie Colbert
Philadelphia
States
Statesaw
Farley and Totten
Lewis
Malseed
Tate
Farley
Totten
Wenman Lewis
States Villa
Bernard Lewis
Capt. Malseed
States Vila
Statesay
Bis Room
Miller
L. R. Souder
Dr. Souder
Italians in Canton Support Families Amid War Strains
The article notes Italians in Canton aiding relatives in Italy as wartime hardship grows. It describes delays in emigration, affidavits, and an American passport finally allowing a wife to leave. It reports higher money orders, living costs, and incomes around $100 monthly, with families expecting relatives to join after the war.
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Italy
Canton
Saturday Piano Bargains at McConnell Music Co
Used pianos from Hardman Behning Vose and other makers offered at surprising prices. McConnell Music Co at 416 Market Ave N advertises a special piano sale. Also new spring millinery shipped to The Ladies Hat Shoppe at 513 Market Ave N for Palm Beach and southern wear.
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Hardman, Behning, Vose & Sons
McConnell Music Co
Marketav N
Palm Beach
Marketav N.—Ady
Marketay N.— Ady
New Year Ice Cream Ad From Brinkerhoff Player
Advertisement promotes Brinkerhoff player for a New Year start at Ken ny's and urges ordering ice cream for Sunday dinner at Garrettson's appearing in the 5-6 ad.
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Erson
Kenny's
Brinkerhoff
Kenny’s
Garrettson’s
Emerson Player Pianos and Kenny's Adv 5 to 11
Brief ad item notes Emerson Player Pianos and Kenny's offering deals from five to eleven, likely a sale or promotional pricing. Readable fragment lacks full context but highlights two brands in a period advertisement.
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Emerson
Kenny
Greek detour bridge washed out near Louisville
Rain and snowmelt sent Nimishillen creek to a high level washing away the Chapel Street detour bridge. The permanent span cannot be used and traffic is halted while Turnbull Bros Co. work is stalled after an assignment. the bonding company is expected to finish the job.
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Louisville
Nimishillen Creek
Chapel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chapelst
Turnbull Bros. Co
Youth Bedroom Suite Donated by Ady House Furnishings
A hand decorated nine piece youth bedroom suite valued at 100 dollars was donated for a child age four to twelve by Can ton Home Furnishing Co Ady.
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Canton Home Furnishing Co
Ady
Klosterman Special Dance Adverts at Kenny's Piano Dept
Saturday event promotes Klosterman dance at 7 30 p m with new dance. Emerson Pianos and Grand Pianos offered by Klein Heffelman Co at Kenny's. Ice skates advertised at 1 49. Kenny's Piano Dept features Emerson Pianos and Players and Victrola Kreisler records.
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Klosterman
Kreisler Records
Victrola
The
Klein & Heffelman Co
Adv
Emerson
Kenny’s Piano Dept
Ady
Mazie Colbert remembered in Kane as town beauty killed
In Kane Pennsylvania residents recall Mazie Colbert Philadelphia artist model as a beloved local figure whose life was marked by rapid changes and rumored escapades. Town officials and neighbors describe her beauty and wealth while withholding certain youthful incidents. Police records note a Jamestown New York visit and a late night street fight before her death at age twenty six or twenty seven.
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Kane
Mazie
Agnes Colbert
Grace Roberts
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
James P. Wood
Belle
Verne Mahoney
Colleen
Miss Colbert
Jamestown
N. Y
Dolan
Canton Home Furnishing Co. Easy Terms Ad
Buy Your Outfit on Easy Terms. Our charge account system is for your convenience. Terms to suit. Canton Home Furnishing Co.-Adv.
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Cantonurnishing Co.—Adv
Canton Home Furnishing Co.—Adv
Quality Fruit Co. Arcade Market Ad
Irish potatoes 40c a peck with every 1.00 purchase of fruits or vegetables. Other items at proportionately low prices. The Quality Fruit Co., Arcade Market. Phone 1582-M.
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Quality Fruit Co
Arcade Market
Klein and Heffelman Co. Adyv Sportswear Sale
Advertisement notes athletic sweaters priced at 7.50 and 4.98 dollars with The Klein and Heffelman Company as the advertiser.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Adyv
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Marie Colbert
Marie Collins
Wood & Underwood
Willys Knights
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