Halifax Disaster Reaches Far North Atlantic
Reports from St Johns and Washington describe the Mont Blanc Mont Rhine collision and explosion 52 miles at sea that devastated Halifax harbor. Crews from both ships escaped as rescue teams battled fires and thousands feared dead. Refugees arrive in St Johns recounting the blast and widespread destruction. Local officials estimate casualties in the thousands with extensive property damage and ongoing burials.
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Washington, D.C
Navy
de Pirknent
State Department
Halifax
Prooman
St Johns
Walls
Wis Ute
Watts
Washington, D. C
Ue Holovauat
Attra
Abtp
Imo
Stipa
Mont Blanc
Thimes
Henay
Thowsand
Mont Rhine
Aignals
Thriout
Johnstown Wins In The Gas Fight
The Public Service Commission overruled the demurrer of the Weogtey Gay Company to a complaint by the City of Jonestown alleging unreasonable gas rates. The commission held rates and service jurisdiction apply within 45 days for new rates and ordered the Johnstown Power and Supply Company not to implement any new rates until final determination and satisfaction of all complaints.
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Johnstown
STATE DRAFT MEN ORDERED TO CAMP IN PA
United Press reports Pennsylvania to add twenty eight thousand men to reach its 60 000 quota for the first training period. Meade and Lee camps to receive draftees. orders say the rest will depart by December 17.
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United Press
Marrisburg
Pennsylvania
Jain
Wennsylvania
Avithin
Meade
Lee
Sherman
Camp Meade
Camp Lee
Sears Commissioned as Second Lieutenant in Company A
The Journal announced Cassius Sears has been commissioned as Second Lieutenant after an anointing at Carp and telegraphed from Mokards HQ. Sears, formerly Top Sergeant of Company A, will serve as an officer near the camp and his promotion follows recent success noted by Colonel Rickards.
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Reparty
Carp
Hancock
Cool Mokards
Cassius Li É
Sears
Heats
Rickards
Paul LaPaze
Knights of Columbus War Fund Drive Nears Closure
Knights of Columbus war fund campaign committees report substantial progress with many meetings held. A planned final push is expected to close the drive next week under interim leadership as G A Shea acts for M J Toss and William Spelman assists. United Press notes Washington action on a war resolution amid Senate speeches.
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Knights of Columbbus
Knights of Columbus
M. J. Toss
Ety
G. A. Shea Wan
Ils
Stead
Williem Splesman
Shes
Wil
United Press
Washington
Austria
House
Ava
Lodge
Stone
Hitchcock
Uoon
Poultry thefts spark local investigation and court action
Reports describe extensive thefts of chickens from farms near the city with a family loss prompting police inquiry. A suspect tied to earlier thefts was bound over to court and may face sentencing if arrested again. authorities seek to identify other culprits amid ongoing efforts to resolve the case.
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Sarlyus
Corry
India
Somieone
DNL
Cdie
Glofon
Val Love
Dentists Volunteer Services For Government Effort
Dentists from Waterford Vinton City and nearby districts met at the Hoard of Commerce rooms on Wednesday evening to offer free dental care to drafted men. Under the American Dental League, volunteers will cover assigned work, with men choosing their own dentist if able to pay, and the effort aims to reach all eligible overdue patients. Dr Smook of Erle presided.
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Thin City
Kris
Waterford
Vinton City
Commerce
American Deterse League
Clan
Whanted
Tivid Elky and
Smook
Erle
Christmas Box Fundraiser by North Columbus Friends
Residents of North Columbus gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hudsons home to pack a Christmas box for soldiers. The event featured games and a mock marriage, while a fund started by the North Columbus Country Club grew to 40 dollars to aid a neighbor’s hospital expenses. Miss Varmelyea and Miss Doris Cooley contributed 1.19 dollars, with proceeds from Star Covets Victrola music and refreshments provided by the hostess.
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North Columbus
Albert Hudson
Soldier Boys
Chaic
Varmelyea
Doris Cooley
Corry Red Cross Plans One Day Christmas Drive
Corry chapter prepares a one day drive for December 17 to raise major Red Cross memberships. Dr P G Wood and Flory J Smith chair the effort with local leaders organizing a twelve hour blitz to enlist volunteers and funds for the nationwide campaign.
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Corry
Great Order
Red Cross
P. G. Wood
Flory J. Smith
Teadera
Tramrér G. ‘Hy Barlow
AL D. Onlegrove
Withdraw to Meet Hun Onslaught at Cambrai
Telegraphing from Urtish Piel Headquarters on December 7 reports a British withdrawal on the Bourlon flank at Cambrai as German forces prepare a major west front assault. The move, meant to consolidate on stronger ground, aims to deter a renewed German offensive while Russians face pressure and American reinforcements approach.
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Dee
Bria
Bourlon
Cambrai
Byng
Goringn
New York
I. W. T. Mason
Betora
Rerat
Post Office Inspector Opens Corry Office
William P. Coltis, state post office inspector, locates his headquarters in Corry. The Federal building second floor hosts a special office for inspectors while he spends much of the week in the city and returns home to Corry.
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William P. Coltis
Corry
Gul- Mehaw
Federal Building
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