Four ships sunk as Dresden rumors persist in war reports
United Press dispatches from London cite rumors of the German cruiser Dresden sunk and other Allied losses. Petrograd claims the cruiser Predertok Karl was destroyed, with about two hundred dead. Berlin says two British destroyers were sunk and another damaged. Buenos Aires reports Dresden sunk by Bristol or Glasgow in Pacific waters.
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United Preva
London
Berlin
Hartlespool
Admiralty
Buenos Airea
Dresden
Bristol
Drotden
Glascow
South Pacific
Karl Vonv Welt Rand
Fon'Trautler Ona
Nome
Exchange Felt Effect of the Rate Decision
The market on exchange in New York rose after the Interstate Commerce Commission approved a five percent freight rate increase. Gains were strong at first, then steadied by noon with prices remaining above opening levels.
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United Press
New York
Women Appeal to Congress for National Equal Suffrage
Delegation led by Mrs Clara H Colby and Rev Olympia Brown urged the House committees on elections to pass a bill providing for universal suffrage without state action. Supporters argued the constitution envisions a house of representatives elected by the people, while opponents cited states rights.
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Washington
Lie House
Wealtent
Congress
Staten
Mra
Clara H. Colby
Olympia Brown
Wade Slation
French
Idaho
Sherlay
Kentucky
Brown
New Jersey
Gardner Attacks Navy Over Ship Readiness
Rep Gardner charged the Navy with unpreparedness and lack of funds in a House Naval Committee session. He said twelve ships are out of commission and eighty ships are unavailable in case of need, arguing the nation is building “whips for cold vigor” and failing to man the fleet.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Dew
America Baa Beém
Rep
Gardner
House Naval Committee
House
Une
Clothing Drive Aids Needy As Society Seeks Donations
Residents urged to report worthy cases of clothing needs to the Board of Charity. The Corry Rural Society in the Payne building hosts ready clothing and will distribute donations to places where they are most needed.
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Board of Charity
Corry
Payne Building
Sparta Man Sues Pennsylvania in Meadville Court
In Meadville, Spartansburg resident Maton brings suit against Pennsylvania for damages over land cut during the Pennsylvanaia railroad line construction to Lovells last summer. Spartansburg residents traveled to Meadville to testify at the trial.
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Meadville
Grawford
Maton
Spartansburg
Faslon
Pennay
Lovells
Spartansburs
Gilamarn
Coldest Morning Sees Thermometers Drop Across Several Towns
This morning records show the coldest temperatures yet with Corry at ten degrees below zero. Other readings include Columbus and Meadville with very low levels, and Venango County rural areas dipping as low as twenty degrees below zero.
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Corry
Fero
Columbus
Franklin
Meadville
Venango Owly
Sera
Salvation Army Benefit Tree Matinee at Lyric Theater
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 Salvation Army presents a tree matinee at the Lyric Theater. Children admitted for three vegetables to be donated to the poor at Christmas. Capt Salo and associates will distribute baskets. several bundles of vegetables are needed to aid the needy. fun and a small cost for attendees.
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Salvation Army
Lyric Theater
Capt
Salo
Eit
Speeding Car Wrecked. Pair Arrested in Town
Kee pipers were arrested after a speeding car wreck at the Wreckkingny taletiy of an autom bile. The driver Stevenson of Tuunville and Harold Potts, formerly of this ela, attempted a high speed corner. They faced disorderly conduct charges, paid fines of 10 and 40 dollars, and were released after appearing before Mayor Stern.
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Wmed Stevenson
Tuunville
Harold Potts
Ela
Hoth
Stern
Penny Railway Siding Work Advances for Freight
The Pennaglydda Railway is building a new team siding west of the express offices to discharge local freight. Four wagons will be put in and roadways laid out to create a convenient unloading site for wagons at the line.
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Pennaglydda Railway
Nandy
Bradford P. M. Named in Washington appointments
The President appointed William Spencer of Pennsylvania as secretary of the legation at Panama. William A. Meehan was named postmaster at Dickson City and J. Paul at Bradford, Pa.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Willinm Spencer
Pennsylvania
Panama
Willian A. Meehan
Dickson City
J. Paul
Bradford
Prices to Rise for Shoes in Upcoming Market Plan
A local note outlines a plan to raise shoe prices citing a forthcoming annual meeting. It mentions an estimated 20,000 retail sales and a proposed $1 price increase to cover costs. The document references organizational moves and potential policy changes affecting pricing.
Interstate Commerce Commission grants five percent rail rate rise
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a decision granting a five per cent weight rate advance for Eastern railways with conditions. Commissioner Clements dissented. Exceptions cover shipments of cement brick plaster and similar goods under limits. Joint rates to eastern and southern points may rise ten per cent. no increase for rail and lake schedules. The decision aims to curb European investment flows to American railways.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commercy Commission
T Whit Thorning
Eastern Railways
Clements
I Noreane
Long Im
Orest
Missouri River
Commission
Ana Lake
Railway Detective Concludes Local Case In Warren
Detective Caldwell of Warren completed an inquiry into a November 27 incident east of town where two youths laid iron pieces on Pennsy tracks. The youths confessed. a disposition decision was pending as of today.
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Mo R
Caldwell
Warren
Lown Nite Ba
Woman Bandit Confessed as Police Kill Holt in Bank Heist
Cincinnati reports Patrolman Edward Knott was fatally shot while police cornered bank bandit Frank Holt and his wife Bertha Holtzman. Ivy Ormsby, Holt's estranged wife from Salem Oregon, is in New York custody. Detectives seek a third woman believed involved in the plot and the missing thirteen thousand dollars.
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Cincianati
Holt
Bertha Holtzman
Harrisburg
Ivy Ormsby
Salem
New York State
Holtzman
Polica
Witte
Hobl
Frank Holtbundlt
Edward Knoutt
Holtl
Toba
Local Fire Losses Adjusted After Salvage Move
Local fire losses were adjusted as Messrs Cobban of Pittsburgh and Ito of Buffalo concluded their inspection. The Jacob Son and Co. and Cmax Mfg. Co. completed their work and departed. Salvaged stock from the South Center street room will be moved to the Harris building on Main Street for sacrifice sale.
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Messrs Cobban
Pittsburgh
Itio
Buffalo
Sam Jacob Son and Company
Cmax Mfg. Co
Cima
Tate Taal
Jqenheon
South Center Street
Harris
Main Street
Weather Outlook: Snow Tonight Then Warmer Saturday
Forecast calls for snow tonight and warmer conditions on Saturday. Light accumulations possible with rising temperatures into the weekend.
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Vandy
Sataniay
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