President Wilson calls for war against Austro Hungary in Congress
President Wilson urges Congress to declare war on Austro Hungary and align aims with Allied nations. He seeks enforcement of food and rail controls, wider alien enemy laws, and use of natural resources while warning Germany’s rulers must yield to their people. He asserts unity and condemns Prussian domination.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
America
Austro- Hungary
Austro Hungary
Balkans
France
Belgium
Germany
Balkan
Turkey
Asia
Balkan Peninsula
Turkish Empire
German Empire
Wilson's World Message Sent by Cable to Allied Regions
President Wilson's message was cabled to Europe South America Japan and China this morning and will be made public worldwide except in the Central Powers this afternoon. It will later be dropped via aviators over Germany.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
South America
Japan
China
Germany
Bolshevik Commander Reports Partial Surrender
A Bolshevik commander in Petrograd sections reports that part of the forces have surrendered. The report reflects mid conflict developments with unclear details and timing.
High School Response to Fayette County War Service Gifts
Fayette County High School students prepare travel cases for 33 men abroad and in the navy. Plans cover 170 more cases and a revised list of about 200 servicemen with addresses. The project shows specialized domestic science training and efficient team assembly across departments.
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Fayett County
Europe
United States
Fayette County
Council Orders Hydro to Repair Weak Pedestal Lights
The council unanimously resolved to notify the Hydro Company to light pedestal lights per contract. Officials say lights have been unusually weak, with voltages lower than specified, causing widespread dimming and occasional flickering in private homes.
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Council
Hydro Company
Thursday Paving Meeting Over Chrisman Road Delivers Four Demands
County Commissioners refuse to accept the Chrisman road in its current form and set four conditions for approval. A public meeting at 9 30 a m in the Hime lick Frost Sh Goble office invites Harrison Township Taxpayers League and others to review additional requirements and potential legal action.
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Park Road
Chrisman Road
Himelick, Frost & Goble
Frost
McCormack
Harrison Township Taxpayers’ League
Conner & Sherry
Harrisburg Schools Adopt Earlier Dismissal And Noon Break
Harrisburg schools began a policy of dismissing at 3 30 P M and offering a 30 minute noon recess instead of a full hour. The change, applauded by students and parents, saves coal by shortening the school day in winter. If county schools adopt the plan, about fifty tons of coal could be saved.
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Harrisburg
Hawkins Assigned to New Honorary War Savings Post
E P Hawkins is named Sixth District head of War Savings Certificate work in Indiana, announced by Will Haya state head. Hawkins has not yet received the full papers but expects them shortly.
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E. P. Hawkins
Will Haya
Indiana
Hawkins
Connersville Chooses George Koch as Police Chief
The new Connersville administration aims for unity and streamlined police governance with George Koch as Police Chief. He will select his own officers and run the department under strict accountability for efficient policing.
Boy on bicycle injures girl on sidewalk in Connersville
Last evening near Seventh street in Connersville a nine or ten year old boy riding a bicycle on the sidewalk caused little Miss Catherine Green to fall. She was bruised on face and arms. The rider fled and his name is not known. The piece calls for enforcing a city ordinance against wheel riding on sidewalks.
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Catherine Green
Daniel R. Green
Seventh Street
Connersville
Miss Mills Promoted to War Department Post
Miss Mildreth Mills of this city leaves Friday for Washington to take a secretary position in the Office of the Quartermaster General War Department Indianapolis firm The Wm H Block Co. announces her promotion and transfer.
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Mildreth Mills
Wm. H. Block Co
Indianapolis
Washington, D. C
Quartermaster General
War Department
Fayette County Board Burdened by War Questionnaire Calls
Fayette county board of registration and exemption in eastern Indiana handles vast volumes of telephone inquiries about the draft questionnaire. Sheriff Hendrickson Clerk Reeder and Dr. J H Clark urge residents to send address changes by letter or post card and avoid tieing up the board by phone. The 1500 drafted men will receive 1500 questionnaires starting December 15 with a seven day response window, and the board emphasizes confirming mailing addresses before study of the form begins.
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Fayette County
Waterloo
Jackson
Posey
William Hendrickson
William Rieder
Vard
Short Course Preparations Discussed For February
A February Farmers Short Course planning meeting will be held Friday night at the Commercial Club. G M Frier of Purdue will attend along with farmers from across the county to finalize arrangements for what is expected to be a major farming event.
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G. M. Frier
Purdue
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