Blizzard Paralyses City as Schools Shut and Streets Empty
A severe blizzard continues for a third day pouring snow and gas shortages across the city. Schools are closed and streetcars halted while travel on oil roads faces delays of one to two hours. Gas supply shortages force factories and homes to ration heat as the storm spreads beyond the Alleghenies, washing out parts of the business district and stranding residents.
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Corry
Steet Curl Company
Columbus
Trale
Meyer
Allegheny Mountains
Biome
Jima Conkymete
Aymdale
Whit
Eile Abel
Sin
Pennsylvania Gas
New Bread Ruling Takes Effect Today
The Crown Miking Company and other bakeries align with United States Food Administration rules, standardizing loaf sizes and prices. Plain and pound and a half loaves shift to 10 and 12 cents, with hotels, restaurants, and homes urged to follow. Two Clarendon boys reported selling a wagon for 49 dollars after a traveling offer of 100 dollars. local market value noted as about 160 dollars for a 420 pound car.
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United States Food Administration
Crown Miking Company
Clarendontboys
Kilind
Hingreen
Jamestown Fire Destroys Large Barn and Two Houses
A December 10 fire in Jamestown consumed HL. O. Cowing’s large barn at Fourth and Cherry and two adjoining houses owned by Mrs. Helen Wing. Defective wiring in the livery barn sparked the blaze which endangered horses later saved by Lews B. Vance who released the animals before the lights failed. Firefighters battled the flames with strenuous effort, and all horses were recovered today.
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Jamestown
HL. O. Cowing
Fourth and
Cherry Streom
Lewis B. Vance
Strevma Watch
Mra
County Balance Report Reveals 176692 Balance On Hand
County officials report a balance on hand of 176692.73 dollars in a recent report to the commissioners by controller Joseph Ladle. The poor directors anticipate 81000 for the Dobler farm purchase and about 100000 for expenses, with questions about sources of funds.
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Joseph Ladle
Dobler
Joseph F. Rogan
Sxpensea
Armistice Signed Between Forces On Danube Front
United Press reports the war office announced an armistice between the Waslans and the Germans. The ceasefire affects lines along the Dnusse ter and the Danube and segments of the Romanian frontier with no further details provided.
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Qy United Press
Berlin
War Office
Dnsseter
Danube
Detalla Vero Glyan
Jerusalem Falls to British Forces An Historic Change
London reports Jerusalem now in British hands after dispatches from Mesopotamia. The Holy City, held by Muslims for over four centuries, faces a pivotal moment as Turkish defenses crumble. The capture is seen as a decisive step in the British advance through the region, with long historic stakes for Crusader and Muslim claims alike.
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London
Abe Hrithh
Ut Christia
Fenisatem
Ita
Holy Land
Mesopotamia
Dover
aMein
Pittsburg Gas Supply Curtailed by Orders
Three gas companies in the Pittsburg district received orders prohibiting industrial users from being supplied. Large plants in and around the area were affected and forced to close down.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Night Train Wreck Delays Pennsylvanian Service Near Hydstown
A passenger train from Buffalo bound for Hydstown derailed shortly before reaching Hydstown station due to drifting snow on the right of way. The locomotive and one coach left the rails near Fleming Crossing, injuring one man. Crews cleared the line in about four hours, and service resumed with only a minor disruption.
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O'Clook
Wydetown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo
Fleming Crouse
Hydstown
Moning
Althur
Clity
Moone
Fire destroys Kane building. heavy loss reported today
Kane December 10 a forty unit structure in the thininess soclon was destroyed by a fire discovered at dawn. A barber shop dry goods lending establishment and a boarding house occupied the building. Total loss estimated over $6000 with efforts hampered by a lack of water and delayed alarm time.
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Nnbone
Kane
United Fire
Flood Damage Spreads Through Nant Store Children’s Dept
Water flooded the Nant store’s children’s department shortly after noon today as Coors flood crept through the Nu-Bone Corrat Company building. Most goods were removed before major damage. little of the rest was saved. No severe damage reported.
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Tha ‘Nu- Bone Corrat Company
Jan. HL
Coors
Nant
Noth- Ins
Weather Update Cold Tonight Then Snow Tuesday
A cold night forecasts minimal accumulation with a potential snow event slated for Tuesday. Temperatures will dip, followed by a brief warming trend later in the week near Lake region. Weather officials urge caution for motorists and residents.
City pastors urge cooperation for common good
Corry church leaders urged unity with the Board of Commerce to boost civic welfare. Rev Woodward at First Presbyterian stressed cooperation as divine mandate, while Rev Foulke of the Methodist Church echoed the call, linking church and commerce to uplift the city.
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Commaree
Corry
Servion
Every
Church
Board of Commerce
Ling
Igger
Nil
Sodom
Lot
Atraham
Tiahneas
Ieen
Roy
Foulke
Mrat Methodist Church
Commaros
Saat
Thalree Jinam
America Must Speed War Work Says Baker in Weekly Report
Secretary Baker urged rapid U S war prep and fighting capacity in a weekly report. He warned that German forces are massing on the Western Front and that Britain will benefit from British and Allied troop withdrawals. Baker emphasized speed in mobilization, logistics, and victory planning to press the Maltese front and deter German gains.
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United Prean
Wantington
Lee
Baker
Declaned
Speed
America
Mr. Baker
Furry
Malta
Trent
Peasants Protest in Petrograd Against Peace With Germany
United Press reports deputies of the Peasants Council inflamed by unrest over the proposed accord with Germany. The piece notes public dissatisfaction with German wartime conditions and mentions a separate incident involving Warren-sam Bennett and his wife, York MIN residents, who were jailed after seeking a coal miner near Hill. The couple had earlier spent winter in the Erie county home before release.
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United Press
Petrograd
Dee
Peasants Council
Gui
Germany
de Zauiell
Tronk
Warren
Sam Bennett
York
Fnally
Youngsville
Erie
Erie County
Christian Ethic in Business Leaders at Atlantic City Meeting
The speaker, Dr. Foulke, described his call to ministry and urged business leaders to deepen religious engagement. He warned against compromising church standards, stressed God’s relevance to business life, and praised the integrity of church and commerce cooperation.
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Atlantic City
Dr. Foulke
Board of Commerce
Russian Provinces Declare Independence From Russia
Reports state that Musc ahon provinces Vlaukivostok and Amur have proclaimed independence from Russia. Commissioners were sent to other Selbstgoverned districts. Confirmation comes from Vladivostok announcements and Western exchanges. Two more provinces reportedly declared self rule in the northeast region near European Russia.
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Ancaraing
Wesilen
Vladivostok
Oronbure
Eotyje
Continued Cold Threatens Gas Shortage in Corry
The Corry area faces a growing gas supply crisis as pressures fall and consumption surges. Pennsylvania Gas Company warns to heat only essential portions, conserve fuel, and expect possible shutoffs beyond domestic needs. Nearby towns report falling supply and Falconer is entirely without gas.
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Erle
Kyle
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Lola
Raale
Dents
Belnl
Corry
Bria i
Bria
Corry Aéroas
Gas Company
Jamestown
Falconer
Social events outline at Morenca and local clubs
The village social calendar lists the Historic Credo meeting at Mrs Bracken home with talks on subjects like Mary the Mother of Christ and Early Geographical Discoveries. The Lilian Guild postponed Lureen supper to a later date while Readers take a holiday break and Authors Club meetings are deferred. A senior high party at PL Hall is planned with a four piece orchestra, and Miss Hahn's upcoming marriage to Capt Junius H Houghton is noted. Ladies Aid Society meetings are scheduled in Pleasant Street and East South Street homes with all day sew sessions and dinners. The Quero Club postpones its last meeting before holidays to December 18 due to weather.
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Mra Bracken
Morenca
Pit Paldce
Surlingame
Arts
Howard
Mra
Heath
Mary the Mother of Christ
St. Veronica’s Well
Reed
Pamons Wonitn
Rugents
Napoleon Mil
Tier Dagan
Lilian Guild
PL Hall
Corry
Misa Fags Hahn
Mendyslie
Kevow
Tosrriage
Miss Hahn
William ‘Hahner
Lemuel Scott
J. Marks
Ladies Ald Society
First ‘Baptist Church
J. A. Connors
East South Street
Quiero Club
Conditons
Death of George L. Peet in Columbus Ave home
George L. Peet died Saturday night at age seventy three after three months illness. He resided in the city for years. Services will be Tuesday at 3 PM at Alexander Chapel on N Canter Street, with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. The piece ends with unrelated political quotes.
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George L. Pest
Columbus Avenue
Peet
Alexander Chapel
N. Canter Street
Pine Grove Cemetery
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