Anniversary Banquet Honors Golden Jubilee in Columbia Chapter
Colimbuy Chapter held a Golden Anniversary banquet at Britain Star Hall with a formal menu and toasts. Notables included Harry J. Smith and A. J. Cottrell. speakers covered early days, high priestery, and local lodge history. Frank Lockwood of Tuttmilite was among the guests.
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Colimbuy
Lelinnga
Bikey
Evie
Bahtain Star Hall
Harry J. Smith
A. J. Cottrell
Columbia
D.S. Rowe
Wr. PG. Wood
Blue Lodge
Frank J) Babbitt
Columbus
Corry
W. B. Howard
Grind High Pricet
Peter Barkey
Werle Yadeon
Frank’ Lockwood
Tuttmilite
U S Officials Deny Ford Peace Party Ties
London dispatches report that American registrants in Christianasen, Stockholm and Copenhagen issued statements denying any link between the Ford peace party and the U S government.
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United Rene
London
Christanasen
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Ford Peace Party
Kirkwall
United States
Major Patton Honored by Veterans
Major Patton formerly of Corry, long connected with the Erie Railroad, has been named a National Aide-to-C camp on the staff of Commander ta chlot L. G. Dyer. He served in the Spanish American War and the Puerto Rican campaign, later holding Army staff and adjutant roles before retiring.
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United
T.&. Patton
Corry
Erle
Chisago
Ta Chlot
L. G. Dyer
Su Tout
Patton
Colon
W. J. Hulings
Geor
Melnik
Mador
Thin Oly
Thin Oly. Vitkot Myont
Oi Ory
Sponte Jy
Trivellig
Menural Group
Ghrene
Bloody Fighting Reported Amid Frontline Retreats
Reports describe heavy combat between Frente and Plunders with significant casualties as retreating forces fall back from a major engagement near Safonika. The clash yields multiple murders and ongoing pressure, with lines drawn as the Huhrsingen retreat, while allied units reorganize after fierce exchanges.
Merger of Steel Interests Decided Today
United Press reports a pivotal conference in New York deciding the fate of a steel industry merger. Frank A. Vanderlip and James A. Campbell meet to determine if a merger between the Cambria Staff Company and Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company will form a Standard ft group financial consolidation.
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United Press
New York
United States
Frank A. Vanderlip
National ‘City Bank
James A. Campbell
Youngstown Sheet and
Campbell
Cambria
Ble Financial
Pankhurst Headquarters Raided in London
Police raided the headquarters of the militant suffragettes and seized the publication Britanni formerly called the Suffragette. The clash between government and militants, paused by wartime policy, resumes as militants plan a meeting with leaders including Mr. Pankhurst.
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United Press
London
Pankhurst Miliant
Germany
Agan Tn
Mpenicar
Pankhurst
Asmith
Corry Boy Married at Meadville
Word arrives that Walter J Kinley youngest son of Mr and Mrs Edward Kinley and Mrs Admin Gullo of Meadville were married in Meadville by Rov Delannoys. The couple will reside in Meadville at 74 Mond Avenue with Kinley employed by the Brie wmitrond.
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Meadville
Walter J. Kinley
Mra
Edward Kinley
Admin Gullo
Meadvilley
Rove Delannoys
Mond Avenue
Mr. Kintoyde
Brie Wmitrond
Bandits Robbed Kansas City Train
Bandits robbed a Kansas City train near Hagerton Ark on December 16. They overpowered the engineer and fireman, detached the first three cars, took mail bags and valuables after exploding a dynamite charge, then escaped by automobile or horse as authorities hunted the trio.
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Kansas City
Waited Ross
Eoman Sity
Ink
Iwusas
Bouthars
Eagteton
Arkin
Androlibod
Hagteton
Uailor
Lig Themen
Njei
Jonda
Wells Fargo Express
Valie
Bulgarian Cavalry Is in Greece
A dispatch from Salonika reports a large division of Bulgarian cavalry has crossed the Greek frontier. A fuller account with possible developments is awaited in Sofia and London, where the timing of the dispatch is noted.
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Greece
Unite
Tress
Salonika
London
Division officials visit to discuss uniform rules in Pennsylvania rail system
A large group of Pennsylvania Railroad operating department officials toured the area this morning. Among them were General Homan and C. Smith of Sunbury and J. N. Pulls of Ruge, as they review plans to standardize operating regulations across divisions.
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Pennsylvania
Ra Lont
Homan Sere
Hi Gotehel Ot Bimba
A. ©. Dittehidu
Williamsport
C. Smith
Sunbury
J. N. Pulls
Rouge
H Panty
Willa
Weather Update Signals Warm, Rain Likely Later
A brief forecast notes warm early conditions with potential rain by later in the day. The report mentions unsettled intervals and a chance of showers, with temperatures remaining mild across the region.
Bridge Contract Awarded Near Kursureo
The highway department awarded the contract for a concrete bridge near Kursureo on Route 254. Bids came from firms including Corry Bridge and Supply Company and B. W. Bigstone. The project price was set at $6,118.66 under Supt. Van Vieck’s supervision.
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Narsisburg
Atal
Ixpol
Whit Iv
Houte 254
Kursureo
Collie Fy
Welovin Firma
Corry Bridge and Supply Company
Thin City
Wan
Hurrinburg
Iedontmet
B. W. Bigstone
Cambridge Springs
Cunningian
van Vieck
Romania Plans Alliance Shift Amid War Tides
Zirleh report says Romania will align with central powers and push for invasion of Russian Desarabia. Conservative leaders back rapid cooperation with Austria Germany and their capitals, signaling a major pivot away from Allies.
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Zirleh
Allien
Berlin
Romania
Austria
Germany
Elks Plan Old Time Minstrel Show in City
Elks Lodge announces an old time minstrel show to be staged in March with N. D. Darling directing music and James F. Wright as music director. The event revival aims to recall Crosby Flows era with performers from the past, plus out of town talent for a larger program. The article notes prior mishaps during a parade and a wounded animal incident connected to recent shootings.
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Iks
Thin City
Tiwan
N. D. Darling
Jamas FC
Wright
Mr. Darling
Intila Yede
Somi
Crosby Flows Company
Wny
Sora
Thote
Jeresting
Postmasters' Appointments Confirmed Across States
United Press reports the Senate approved numerous postmaster appointments named during the recess by President Wilson. In Pennsylvania the confirmations include Meadville A J Palm Corry A D Cole Cochranton Thomas Cobb Cambridge Springs Dennis Goshorn Spartansburg J A Platt.
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United Press
Washington
Italian Transport Sunk in War Event Revealed
Rome reports Italian torpedo boat and transport Re Umberto lost after tug with floating mine. Official tally cites 43 sailors dead while troops and supplies reached their destination. Government notes many ships and men nevertheless arrived safely at Serb fronts.
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United Press
Rome
Waly
Bolt Vussolo
Hem
Williams Died Today Passes Away After Illness
Mr HH P Williams died today after a prolonged illness at the home of his daughter Mrs. Lee E Simer in Chicago and near Spring Creek. Surviving are a widow nine sons and three daughters, several grandchildren, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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HH. P. Williams
Walter Wililama
East Bond
Mr Willows
Heath Fox
Sovermaya
Hern
Spring Crack
Snaney Tone
Hap
Willian
Brn Lee-Siesimer
Chicago
Georgs i Beecher
Fred Drake
Xiao
Austria Must Yield Fully to Demands
Washington December 16 notes from the American secretary indicate Austria is urged to provide a firm, immediate reply without delay. Officials expect Austria to refuse further exchanges and not concede any delay or concessions, warning of a precedent in its Serbia policy and war implications.
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Austria
United Press
Washington, D. C
Dei
Dinowe
Serbia
Serbian Girls and Women in Plight
From Salonika a report on December 16 describes Serbian women and girls left to tend villages as armies retreat. With winter, food and shelter shortages and Balkan guerrilla threats loom, risking death or worse without aid from the Allies, pending actions through Germany as in Belgium.
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Unite Press
Salonika
Albania
Soubhe
Serbia
Wirla
Amertes
Pation
Germany
Belgiom
Railroad Men Demand Eight Hour Day at Conference
A meeting of railroad unions in Chiago Vecembie resolved to push for an eight hour day. A tentative plan was prepared for a joint vote by the four brotherhoods, with a later referendum to determine support and potential strike action if a nationwide minimum is not agreed.
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Aemonds
Ratinage
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Caron
Si Hon
Blystone Concern
Kearsarge
Rumania
ELKS
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Arthur Poqtat
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Cama
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Anponk Nye
MR. Williams
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