Five ordinances approved by city commission
The city commission advanced and approved five ordinances including a civil service overhaul and pay raises for most city employees. Other measures covered energy tax, street improvements, and fund reallocations. Treasurer reports a December balance of 6,179.98 with prior deficits. notes months-long tax timing changes ahead.
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Americans Again In The Camerai Zone
British headquarters report heavy fighting in the Camerai salient where American engineers join British units. Intense clashes drive German forces back with high casualties as both sides pour in reserves and machine guns blaze at close range amid relentless bombardment and shattered lines.
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Gurman
Ile
Weather and tax collection notes headline
Weather forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. City Treasurer Hearlain reports progress on cleaning up 1916 back taxes, reducing a $4 800 backlog to about $2 009 due and likely to be collected soon. The 1917 duplicate stood near $34 000 with about $9 200 already collected and one month left to cut the final balance before year end.
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Attorneys Conference Postponed in Erie Meeting
Postponed conference involves Warren Harry and Pilo with municipal executives. Attorneys prepare for heating opening and city presentations on gas rate increase methods. An appeal from preliminary decision related to gas company practices is expected. Conference rescheduled details to follow in Erie.
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Erie
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Warren
Harry
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Erle
Grappa Second Verdun for the Huns in Italian defense
French headquarters in Italy report Monte Grappa entering its fourth week of defense against Austro German attacks. The line anchors Italian resistance as a pivotal stand with vast forces spent by repeated assaults, the famous Verdun slogan adopted to rally Italian efforts.
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Halen
Berlin Says Rumanians Seek Peace
Berlin reports from Berlin and Vienna suggest Romania may seek peace at this time wading a possible confluence with Russia. Amatardam dispatch notes that the rumor aims to convey Romania’s readiness, while a local note mentions visitors and residents moving between Warren and nearby towns.
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Rumania
Russia
Wilson urges Congress for war declaration against Austria Hungary
President Wilson asks Congress to declare war to support the Allies and end Austria Hungary’s rule. He insists on victory over Imperial Germany, reparations for past wrongs, and strict control of railroads, food prices, and alien enemies.
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Allen Boomies
Russian Staff Surrenders Reported in Petrograd Front
Telegram from Petrogad claims the Russian General Staff has surrendered to Bolshevik forces. The message notes the staff formerly resisted and includes details of the capitulation and the Bolshevik capture of key officers.
Confusing Reports From Petrograd
Conflicting dispatches from Petrograd describe talks between Entente powers and Bolsheviks on a separate Russian peace and a possible independent republic in Crimea. Reports claim Bolshevik leaders were told an armistice terms would be published and later amended by people's representatives, amid contradictory notices from the Entente and American observers.
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Mexican cattle thieves raid Presidio area with U S cavalry
Two United States soldiers led by Lieut Leonard Matlock pursued Mexican cattle thieves at Buena Vista Texas. One soldier was killed and another wounded. The ranch foreman acting as scout was killed. Cavalry used machine guns to drive the raiders from a house they had seized. Buena Vista lies about 20 miles northwest on the Rio Grande. The action occurred early Saturday morning.
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Rio Guade
Korniloff Escapes Rumors Sweep Front Reports
Reports from United Pros Petrogud say General Korniloff has escaped from confinement near the headquarters at the front. City rumors today stirred speculation about his movements and possible escape plans after his prior ramble against Korenales.
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Korenales
Red Cross Campaign Planned Amid Urgent Fund Drive
The Red Cross aims to recruit 15 million members and renew 1921 pledges for 1918, with a calendar year membership and Christmas renewals. Donations support organized drives, supply shipments to auxiliaries, and junior auxiliary growth as plans for school involvement proceed.
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Robbery at Spartansburg Post Office Sparks Police Hunt
Robbers blew open the Spartansburg post office safe around 3:00 AM and escaped with small denominations. The heist was not discovered until 7:00 AM, with investigators tracing a vault entry and a getaway on a freight train. No suspects seen, and local authorities warned area police to watch for stolen funds and tools.
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