Cor ry Campaign Mobilizes Two Hundred Workers
Corry campaign headquarters report a highly organized canvass with over two hundred workers, including students on duty from early morning. Districts show full or near full returns, with plans for follow-up and a projected final turnout exceeding two thousand by Christmas.
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Corry
Pullingn
Moneleoursglus
Dr. Wood
Harey Smith
Snoney
Bilsia
Metall
Uy Asvith
Rim
Het
Corey
Lelofe
Olf Ditalla
Tia “Iol
Qwoubers
Bern
Vera Hundred
Oliers
I Tha Clough
Ostenger
Wood
Waft
Thi Fuld
Harold Love- Juni
Charles Kolard
Nervios
Alpetint
Folliery
Christman
KaKeed
Cassidy Succumbs to Injuries After Roundhouse Fire
Cassidy died from injuries after a fire at the roundhouse Sunday morning. Martin Chunidy aided by Corry Howphél, who was severely burned, was removed during the incident. The deceased had lived here for years. age and other details are unknown.
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Martin
Conditions In Russia Intolerable Voido Ter
Conditions in Russia grow intolerable as Amba...France requests American departure. Food scarcity and prohibitive prices reported. About 157 Americans seek passage from Moscow via Trans Siberian route through Japan and China.
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Japan
China
1918 Auto License Tags Demand Surges in 1918
In Mariinburg on December 17, the State Highway Department reports 118 motor vehicle registrations and license receipts totaling 209,548 for 1918. The 1917 tags will not extend into 1918, and the department warns there will be no leniency for late applicants or old tags after January 1. J Denny Orwell, State Highway Commissioner, confirms enforcement of the Automobil y Law and immediate removal of 1917 tags.
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Mariinburg
State Highway Department
Automobile Division
Stite Highway Department
Haw
Theaa
J. Denny Orwell
Parish Federation Meeting Highlights War Effort and Charity
The St Wil beth s Parish Federation held a well attended meeting at St Elizabeth s school. Rev Father Brock leads a flourishing group with officers including President M J Reuster and Secretary Miss Nell Cauley. A paper on Food Conservation by Mrs Thomas Ratgon. remarks on government pledge cards. Knights of Columbus war work. Buffalo’s million dollar effort. reports show care for destitute families and supplies sent to camps. A Christmas entertainment committee formed with plans for St Wil beth s school.
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St. Wilbeth’s
St. Elizabeth’s
Father Brock
M. J.reuster
Misw
B. Anoa Dowling
Misa Nell Cauley
Joseph B. Brock
Thomas Ratgon
J. J. Riley
Knights of Columbus
Varius
Federation
St. Witsybeth's
Asquirod
Death Notice for Four Year Old Sullivan
John Sullivan aged four died suddenly at Qorry Hospital Batur after a brief illness. He was taken to the institution in the morning in deteriorating condition and succumbed to a complication of dla Chinn. He is survived by siblings Ravn Gellivan and Edward. Funeral arrangements unsettled.
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John Sullivan
Ayny
Qorry
Baturay
Dla Chinn
Eethine Ravn Gellivan
Edward
Red Tape Delays War Program Say General Crozier
Weshiteton Dec 17 Major General Crozier blames Congress for delays in the war preparedness program citing red tape over approved appropriations. He said a 2,000,000,000 budget was tied up by administrative demands and such delays hindered timely action.
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Gen. Crozier
Congress
United Preasy
Weshiteton
Crozier
War Department
Contess
Bombing Class at Camp Hancock Listed Officers
A Hancock camp report lists newly commissioned lieutenants guiding instruction. Officers in the first and second battalions are named, with Lt Howard Dickey and Lt Charles Robins among those listed, plus staff from Headquarters and Machine Gun Company.
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Jaros Murrin
Hancock
Ayzusta
Dee
Howard ¢ Dickey
OL City
Gneealu Ly
Stare
Cocry
A. Bet
W. Willard
Thymha Stine
Co. A
Charles A Robins
Edward Bh. Durant
Soman Taylor
Phelpy Ofit
Goi
Hird Battaion
Merle Poover
Brie
William H. Billlyger
Paul G Habin
St. Rovert
Durine
Wile Second Aerion
Cyrus G. Whitehill
Ser
Billie Burke in The Mysterious Mias Terry at Lyric
Billie Burke, now starring in The Mysterious Mias Terry at the Lyric Theatre, was born in Washington DC and educated in a convent in France. She has acted in England and America under Charles Frohman, with leading roles for years.
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Hille Burke
Mias Terry
Lyric Theatre
Washington, D. C
France
London
Paris
Brueseia
Rome
Charles Frohman
Shoth
England
America
Rales
Stig Wan
Charity Ball This Year By The Elks Committee Plans Masquerade Dance
The Elks Charity Ball will be held this year as usual with a public masquerade invite to all city residents. The committee reports heavy charity demands in recent months and anticipates an even busier year ahead. A varied entertainment and music program is being prepared with details to be announced at the next town meeting.
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Elks
Compultteo
The
Pregent
Tina Music
Daya
Italians Move Toward Peace Overtures Through Neutrals
Dec 17 In Arostrongtite the Kaiser is expected to approach the Allies via neutral powers. Reports say Germany aims for peace terms including a disarmament and an international committee, potentially shaping a future settlement in Belgium. Details remain unofficial and the overtures would be made covertly.
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Kaiser
Tim Dorstoud
Belslion
Wallan forces push in wave delty region battles
From United Press dispatches a military report states Wallan forces strike toward the Austro-Hungarian lines along the Wave delta. Rivne sector troops are described as repulsed across the river with bridges destroyed and enemy strongholds pinned by heavy artillery while advancing units suffer heavy losses.
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United Pre
Rame
Yw Landen
Wallan
Rivne
Heine
Bintner
Thy Peelon
Crideloe
Aprera
Mount Matene
Mnemy
Ube
Social notes of interest from Corry Graves rally
Phil noting of the Corry Graves hell on Saturday afternoon drew many attendees from distant areas. Reports from Erie County Pomo na held at Edimbora Warren County Pomona at Columbus and the State Grange at cee were presented to delegates. The next meeting will be January 11 with an all day session. degrees conferred at 11 a.m. Dinner served at 1 p.m. under chair C. P. Treby. Afternoon session includes installations and lodge sessions. Lady Franklin Rebekah lodge also meets tomorrow evening. The Marionary meeting at First Presbyterian Church is planned for Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. R. Ilany listed among organizers.
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Phil Nvoing
Corry Graves Hell
Erie County
Porona
Edimbora
Warren County
Pomona
Columbus
Cee
Evel
Des Brees
Brun Wi Treichier
Pekin Grange
Downty
Sesson
C. P. Treby
Cotinutes
Lady Franklin Rebeka Lodge
First Cresobyterian Church
R. ‘Ilany
Frank Crowell
Shuas
Sam Bowtt
Vote on Prohibition Amendment Heads to House Vote
Washington Dec 17 Late today the House will vote on the national prohibition amendment to the Constitution. Leaders predicted a large majority for passage despite last minute opposition. The bill is scheduled to go in vote at 5 o clock.
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United Prenay
Washington
House
Der
Howe
Wiliam
Homecoming and training changes at Company A
Sergeant Joseph Nohil of Company A arrived on furlough as the two LaPaze boys Paul and Parey were expected home with Glenn Pauldon. It is understood the LaPazes will not return to Camp Hancock but will enter a training school for commissioned officers. Paul LaPuis was promoted to Top Sergeant, succeeding Cassia Seara who was commissioned Second Lieutenant.
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Joseph Nohil
Company
LaPaze
Paul
Parey
Glenn Pauldon
Camp Hancock
Ccors
Paul LaPuis
Company A
Cassia Seara
Bolshevik Forces Defeated at Odessa Dispatch
Report from Fetrograf dated Dec 17 states Bolshevik forces were defeated by Albanian troops at Odessa. Dispatches give no further details on testing or difiata, but the outcome is confirmed by the day's formation and war reports.
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Ustred Presa
Fetrograf
Bolahavriki
Odessa
Washington House Vote on Prohibition Amendment
Washington awaits a decisive vote in the House on the Prohibition Amendment. A preliminary reading suggests momentum for passage, with supporters expressing cautious optimism about swift enactment and a potential nationwide impact.
World War Predicted in Year 1908
New York December 17 The New York Tribune published a story claiming 1908 would see a world war. It alleged Kaiser Wilhelm bowed to Norway and that Centry Magazine planned a war reveal. The tale circulated via a boxing night aboard German cruisers visiting the United States.
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New York
New Yorke Tribune Tasy
Norway
Tole
German statements mislead on American captives in Bordeaux sector
London reports a German statement claiming a British officer and 45 men captured yesterday in the Bordeaux sector, with follow up noting additional American captures in the same area. The notices suggest possible inaccuracy or troop redirection on the Western front, while a medical officer from the Medical Reserve Corps has been reassigned to Presidio and Fort Meade.
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London
Bordeaux
Americinn
Orcs
Armistice Agreement Signed Report From Field
An armistice agreement was reported as signed, with field details from Hettagrad and Nantes correspondent notes. The report notes afternoon developments and mentions parties and locations tied to the signing, reflecting ongoing negotiations and regional reactions.
Local Notes Report Weather, Theatre Moves, and Odd Events
Fragments describe a cold snap with Coliemt Lake frozen for the first time in years, Rex Theatre scheduling the Oh Doctor Company transferring from Iowa, and various local notices. Other items include a county official appointment, a delayed Erie Railway train, factory and construction activity, hospital news, and a duck hunting accident near the Highhouse brick yard with a man surviving a fall into icy water.
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Oh Doctor
Rex Theatre
Iowa
Kane
Joseph F. Rogan
Board of County Commissioners
Erie County
Hossiter
Trustans
William Rourke
Sue Ketio
Erie
Irvine A. Long
Albion
Hn Cort
Lipneirte
Hati
Cleveland
Winton
Brees
Velo J. Pree
Titagyile Herald
Knodgarst
Rynaut Hac
Cessna Firm Pursues Gas Case in Federal Grounds
Attorneys for the Texas firm argue over the placement of the case. The dispute centers on federal versus state jurisdiction as evidence links the company to a potential monopoly and cross-state activity. Local Public Service Commission auditors examine company properties amid the legislative debate.
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J.B
Votingylvania Gas Company
New York
New York State
W. Pit Gitford
Cowagel
Texas Company
Wiill
Cessha'y
Ser
Siik
Hebe
Sugar probe hearing warns of price rise under Hoover plan
Witnesses in the Senate sugar investigation testified that continuing the Hoover administration plan would lift prices as refiners estimate over 95 million dollars in aid to growers if the contracted price is paid. Clue Spreckles said the industry would fall if the system remains, calling it meddling and predicting prohibitive prices.
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Washington
Clue Spreckles
British destroyer sunk in battle with German submarines
London reports a British destroyer was sunk in a larger clash with German submarines and a fleet of merchant ships. Admiralty gave no details of the engagement but indicated a general battle involved destroyers and merchants. one British destroyer was reported to have been sunk.
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London
Der
Phy
Admiralty
Fat
Finland Declares War Independence From Russia
Reports from Petrograd indicate Finland declared war independence from Russia and requested Russia withdraw troops from the province. The Bolshevik response and future actions remain unclear as the situation develops with Russian forces and Finnish governance in flux.
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Petrograd
Finland
Ruslan
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Billie Burke
United Prem
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United Preas
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R. C. Meala
Medical Reserve Corps
Benjamin Harrison
Presidio
Gan
Itt Soommpson
Hettagrad
Wwe Nantes
Cessna
New York City
Senate
Oloute Sonient
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