Great Battle Near the City in Polish Front
Petrograd reports heavy fighting east of Len and near Krosno and Trehon as German forces press toward Warsaw. Skierniewice falls to Germans, railroads through Lowicz, Rawa, and Pilica now in German hands, threatening Russian reinforcements and shaping a large-scale battle for Warsaw. The struggle disrupts Polish rail hubs and heightens danger to the czarist line.
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London
Petrograd
Len
Krosmo
Trehon
Poland
Warsaw
Bec
Gome
Ossursaw
Germany
Torprdoes
Berlin
Skierniowier
Lordz
Dowiez
Vienna
Tre ©Thians
Lupkewo
Przemysl
Wwesian
Nicholas
Grand Duke
Vistula
Ilica
Lrne
Skierniewice
Rawa
Pilica
Bzura
Lowiez
Six Butler High Students Charged in Heidrick Case Robberies
Six Butler high school boys, several seniors, were arrested on robbery charges tied to the Heidrick case. District Attorney W B Purvis said informations were filed Monday. The alleged ring includes robberies at stores, wholesale houses, professional offices, the school superintendent’s office, and garages. A 17 year old Heidrick suspect held for oct 10 school fire may implicate others. names kept secret though a minister’s son and a business leader’s son appear on the to be named list.
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Butler
Ahon
Heidrick
W. B. Purvis
Heydrick
Rock Island Line Sold At Court House Auction
New York December 22 James Wallace president of Central Trust Co bought the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad for 7125.50 at a sale conducted from the courthouse steps. The Clearfield Trust Co distributes a Christmas gift to patrons a practical book titled Pennsylvania Laws Made Plain.
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New York
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Court House
James Wallace
Central Trust Co
Clearfield Trust Company
British Officers Lost Since War Began
London reports weekly British officer casualties across fronts. During the week ending December 7, 92 officers killed in France, 153 wounded or injured, and 20 missing. Indian contingent also active with 29 officers killed, 49 wounded, and 10 missing. Total officer casualties to date: killed 1058, wounded 907, missing 60? This summary notes the scattering across units with no single regiment suffering more than three officer deaths.
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London
France
Thnrty National Bank Christmas Greeting Pamphlet
A bank sends a handy Christ greeting pamphlet packed with useful information and maps for recipients. The service aims to provide convenient guidance and practical details in a mailed aid.
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Thnrty National Bank
Burglar shoots man in Wiltshire district home
An unnamed resident in Wiltshire district was shot during a burglary at his residence. The assailant fled after a brief struggle. the victim, W. M. Ales, 53, was not seriously wounded. Police sought the burglar following the early today incident.
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Galoes
Texas
Wiltshire
Pes
W. M. Ales
Mummers Parade Plans Formed At City Meeting
A meeting in the coat house arbitration room discussed launching a New Year’s Eve Mummers parade. Bruce Porter was asked to lead arrangements, with Jimenson elected chair of the planning committee and power to add members. West Side representatives attended to take part.
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Coat House
Woman's Club
Bruce Porter
Jimeson
Arra
Ocean liners idle as war halts transatlantic service
United Press reports about 50 giant liners worth billions idle in American ports due to European conflict. North German Lloyd and Hamburg American lines hold most vessels tied up, while others like White Star and Cunard continue limited service or government work. Idle fleets create huge costs and many crews stay aboard to guard vessels. Some crews seek naturalization papers to navigate neutrality rules.
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United Tress
New York
Lea
Eoston
Cedric
Celtic
Cymrie
White Dominion Line
Laurentic
Canada
Teutonic
Dig
Brooklyn
Seime
Kaiser Wilhelm TL
Vaterland
Bush Terminal
Gemnburg
United States
Fatherland
Lloyd
Timely advice to holiday shoppers and employers
The department of labor and industry urges a mid season shift away from early or after Christmas sales. Inspectors will enforce the women’s work law during holidays, limiting women to six days per week and sixty hours, with strict daily caps and temporary extensions only under specific week rules.
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Sylvania
Orand
Peerie
Wirus
John
Price Jackson. Com
Ner
Ard
Helas
Debate over Prohibition Heats Up in House Vote
Washington reports a tense House debate on the Hobson prohibition measure with party lines blurred. An eight hour debate vote was expected at 9:30 pm after Hentz opened proceedings. Clyde Kelly condemned local government handling and warned the highway interests threaten state rights amid applause. James M Zeigler was in town on business.
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Washington
Hobson
House
Hentz
Campbell
Xencu
M. Clyde Kelly
Pennsylvania
Uproar Over Mexican Officers Attack on American in Mexico City
John R. Silliman demands a full investigation by Provisional President Gutierrez after Mexican Army officers assault Mrs. Ollinger and her brother Charles Siefert near the American Club. The incident triggers threats of reprisals and prompt punishment. Mrs. Ollinger is treated at the Union Methodist Church and the American club carries out aid. Washington receives details via courier from Mexico City.
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Mexico City
el Paso
Texas
Washington
John R. Silliman
Wilson
Gutierrez
Robert Ollinger
Charles Siefert
Silliman
United States
Ollinger
Robert Ollinster
Agulla Oil Company
Gante Street
American Club
Army of the North
Siefert
Placed on Trial for Fratricide in Pittsburgh
Joseph Gett, Indicted 22 years ago for killing his brother amid defense of his mother, was placed on trial in criminal court in Pittsburgh. The case stems from a Gett home murder. arrest occurred in Chicago where Gett lived as Joseph Clark.
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Pitsburgh
Joseph Gett
Gett
Chicago
Getts
Joseph Clark
Germans Claim Gains Across Argonne and Belgium
Paris reports say French troops seized several trenches in the Argonne near the bayonet point and advanced along a 200 mile front. Unconfirmed word suggests Middlekirk evacuation as German lines shift. In Belgium allied pressure rises with 1200 yards gained at one point and 500 at another as Germans repel Indian trench forces and report Argonne gains.
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Belgium
Berlin
Argonne
Wy United Press
Paris
War Ofices
France
Middlekirk
la Basser
War Office
Western Front
Eminent Domain Question Heard Before Judge
Judge Fell presided as court heard testimony on eminent domain in the B A and P railroad dispute at DuBois. The sides argued whether the extension is a side track or branch line with rights of eminent domain. Also considered were a desertion case and Commonwealth vs John W Miller regarding child support. no change to the $10 monthly payment.
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Fell
B. A. and P. Railroad
DuBois
Forty New German Submarines
The Germans are building 40 new submarines of 900 tons each, bringing their total to 25. The ships use the newest plans and include many new services enhancing value and efficiency.
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Hague
London
Pennsylvania stockholders rise to record in 1914
On December 1, 1914 the Pennsylvania railroad shows 21 88 percent rise in foreign stockholders and a total of 43 918 holders. Pennsylvania citizens comprise 31 086 holders, with New York 15 545 and New England 16 589. Distribution totals 43 918 holders, about 48.17 percent.
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Pennsylvania Railroads
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Must Remove Menacing Icicles From Buildings
Inspector J O Boyce of Cheare field warns in DeBoty that long heavy ice from buildings can fall and injure pedestrians. He notes ice on fire escapes is illegal and must be cleared to keep escapes unobstructed. authorities urge residents to remove icicles promptly.
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J. O. Boyce
Cheare Field
DeBoty
Boyce
M A Buchannan Dies in Baltimore Hospital
M A Buchannan died at 3 00 this morning in a Baltimore hospital from diabetes. The body will arrive here at 6 00 sail evening and funeral plans awaiting family. He leaves a wife, mother Mrs Shiray of Geampt on a brother John and sister Mrs Graham of Grahampton and five children Thomas Mildred Mary William and Merlin. He was a successful business man and devoted husband and father.
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M. A. Buchannan
Baltimore Hospital
Baltimore
Earnest Oreut
Buchannan
Milton Troxel Injured Strain While Unloading Coal
Milton Troxel suffered a painful strain while unloading a coal load on Saturday afternoon. Red Cross seals are available at multiple places in town and should be used liberally. The circulating library will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. The arc light at 4th and Market was out again Sunday evening. Leitzinger Bros placed several storm doors at the entrance of their store.
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Milton Troxel
Red Cross
4Th and Market
Leitzinger Bros
West Virginia Desperado in Coal Camp Shootout
Sheriff and posse search the mining district for Matt Jarrell, described as the terror of the coal field, after a shooting at Oakley wounded one man and two women. Deputy Montz was seriously wounded while attempting arrest, and a second aggressor was shot while a martial law strike witness, Vance, is noted. The fugitive, recently pardoned for concealed weapon convictions, fled toward Eskdale aboard a railroad engine tender.
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Charleston
W. Va
Sheriff Hills
Matt Jarrell
Oakley
Jarrell
Eskdale
Silas S. Montz
Vance
Glassgow
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Skiernewice
Piotrokow
Ivangorod
Ft. & P. Railroad
Ffair
Hamburg
Hosten
Kronprinzess
Geertie
Wittekind
Wittehud
Koln
Cunard Line
Government of
Great Britain
White Ster Line
United Press
James M. Zeigier
DaBsis
American
Oman
Robt. Ollinger
Willy
Ofeigers
Assaiants
Case
John R
Memento of
George Gulich
George Washington
Mary Eben Hahn
Gusti Marri
Penn
Ert “Hoover
John Moore
Cooper
ENG
Middlekerk
United Prem
Pennsy
M. A.buchannan
West Virginia
United
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