Local development seen in wartime plant talks
A telephone inquiry at the Hotel Wally Thoey sought details on a possible sale or transfer involving the United States Brakeshop Company and American Urniconway Co. Officials declined to disclose information, but reports say an announcement may come within days. The negotiations concern a major wartime munitions plant and potential industrial growth for the area.
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Wally Thoey
United States Brakeshop Company
American Urniconway Co
New York
Lordaty
Art
Brakkeshop Company
Erle
Toeal Hiem
Corty
Tocal
Industria
Gerard Refuses Comment On German Peace Proposals
United Prows reports Christiana December 18. Gerard arrives and declines to comment on German peace proposals amid ongoing war concerns. Attempts by reporters for interviews were rebuffed as he prepared for a travel or naval assignment in America.
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United Prows
Christiana
Gerard
Horlin
America
Down Paperman
Musicale This Evening at Tiaptint Church
A varied musicale arranged by Mr Mwhattey will be presented at Tiaptint church this evening. The program features local talents including Bird Thomas and Tonkin of Warton among others with strong attendance expected.
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Tiaptint
Mwhattey
KH Wuoplenn
Piciitet
Thomas 1
Tonkin
Warton
Film Arrival Set For January 11 At Exhibition
The Department of Labor and Industry confirms a special industrial time exhibit will be shown soon. The Board of Cuumuvs coday ry indicates arrangements are nearly complete in Tunnary Web, WIEN, with opposition expected from the muttar.
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Cuumuvs
Department of Labor and Todustry
Tim Whitch
Wien & Tay
Commpron
Berlin Reports Limited Successes Against Soviet-Style Withdrawals
Berlin dispatches from United Press describe retreating Soviet aligned forces in East Berlin and surrounding areas. German air attacks reportedly observed and aimed at halting retirements near Luck and Bol Parke. Bulgarian war office claims progress in Dubrodjn and eastern Wallachia amid ongoing fronts.
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Iby United Press
Barlly
Hedowihar
Hralla
Aitua Hon
Byl St
Luck
Augualayo
Zhorov
Anntlar Attacs
Toxan
Ravent Dls
Bulgarian War Office
Dubrodjn
Wallachia
President and Mrs Wilson Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary
President and Mrs Wilson mark their first wedding anniversary in Washington with a morning solstice and a full day of routine duties. They plan a formal White House dinner and later theater entertainment, while Wilson continues meetings with Senators and Congress members.
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United Prose
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Finnein
Congress
Wiite House
Family perishes in Delta hotel fire tragedy
United Press reports a Delta California family including R A White and three sons perished in a blaze that destroyed the Titer Ocean Hotel early this morning. The youngest infant died in the fire, while a fourth son survived but remains missing, believed to be among remains at the wrecked hotel.
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United Prews
Choyenns
Wyoung
Dee
R. A. White
Delta
California
Ulfalls
Titer- Ocean
Atill
Corry Boy at the Border Is Promoted
Word from Camp Stewart reports Haney Hugiot promoted to 1st Sergeant of the Machine Gun Company, Sixteenth Regiment. He recently transferred from Go to join the unit, part of a group moved from the border area. guardsmen have performed well in all assignments.
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Camp Stewart
Haney Hugiot
Fiygnol
Tinenal
Coley Couple Celebrate Ninety-Ninth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G A Coley observed their ninety ninth wedding anniversary with a surprise party hosted by friends. The couple and guests enjoyed refreshments and a pleasant evening, marking another year of togetherness.
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G. A. Coley
Myre
Cooley
Mathering
Trevino to Make Charges Against Margia
United Press reports from El Paso that General Trevino, evacuated from Chihmalua, heads to Mexico City to accuse General Margia of negligence at the siege. He says Margia delayed relief and failed to protect noncombatants amid the attack.
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Trevino
Agst Margia
United Press
al Paso
Mitimat- Inge
Ghlot Carranzala
Murela
Chituanua
Villa
Mexico City
Chihmalua
Maseen Prelzad
Travino
Murgia Waltstalk
Sante Rogalin
Berlin Note Delivered to the British
London reports record that the American ambassador delivered the note to the British foreign office defining the Berlin government’s aims in the peace proposals. The speech by Lloyd George tomorrow dominates attention as the prime minister prepares a war council address and food measures are anticipated.
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Ambassador Page
British Foreign Office
United Press
London
En Pramtor
Fe New War Council
Lloyds George
Hew
Germany Urges Neutral Powers for Peace Effort
Rome reports December 18 that Germany and the central powers appeal to the Pope and the United States to join with other nations in backing a peace move. The note outlines preliminary proposals from the central powers aimed at advancing a settlement.
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Rome
Thin
Germany
United States
Express Trains Operate On Pennsylvania Line
Two express trains run on the Renovo division to handle Christmas baggage. The eastbound train departs Philadelphia early morning and arrives at Hill City after 10. The westbound leaves Philadelphia and signals at stations to pick up express baggage. operation runs from the 18th to 26th inclusive due to prior delays and heavy freight.
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Renovo
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hill City
Lightship Sunk In Collision Amid Heavy Fog
In Saturday fog, the English and Welsh ground lightship was sunk after a collision with the steamer Wellman. Norwegian steamer Anpavers hit Belgian steamer Vightstroom, which lay at anchor. Vightstroom’s cargo damaged. Asnagore went ashore in a rake condition. Nora Clarots towed to Portsmouth after collision with Chloris. Royal Transport collided in Barry Roads and had to drydock. Lightships and ships landed at Barry with reports of wrecks and grounding near Ghicheaster harbor.
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Agiion
Barry
Wellman
Anpavers
Vightstroom
Thame
Atora
Plusmer Royal Transport
Barry Roads
Weoan Unideas
Yous
Nora Clarots
Portsmouth Harbor
Chloris
Die Lig Marens
Buenos Aires
Ghicheater
Fr Brock Celebrates 48th Anniversary of Ordination
Father Brook of Bt. Wilaa marked the 48th anniversary of his priestly ordination. He was ordained December 18 1908 at Marie by Bishop MitaMaurice alongside Rev. Pother Rooney. Messages of congratulations came from many friends across the diocese.
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Father Brook
Bt. Wilaa
Peth
M@rie
MitaMaurice
Pother Rooney
Grown, Pa
Father Brock
Wauchier
Mendyilio
Hla
Free Movies At Lyric Saturday For City Children
Lyric Theatre manager O N Waters announced Saturday afternoon that matinees would be offered to city children at no charge. The events promote a Salvation Army gathering and charity efforts with refreshments and entertainment for youngsters.
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LYRIC
O.N. Waters
The
Lyric Theatre
Galvation
Elyon
End of Dramatic Campaign To Make Boston Dry
Boston faces a pivotal vote on December 18 to decide if liquor sales will be restricted. Noted figures including President Smerlins Willet and former Governor Euganey Foks appear at a tabernacle rally endorsing the dry cause. Funds and promises from supporters aim to sway ballots and counter saloon interests as both sides mobilize business leaders and large campaigns.
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Boston
United Press
Tabernacle
Alen Tre
Smerlins Willet
Ann
Eiquorforces
OPPENHEIM HELD AT ELLIS ISLAND
Baron Robert Oppenheim of Maine was removed from the ship by immigration officials and taken to Ellis Island for detention after spending all his time in his stateroom. Officials have allowed the reason for his detention to become public. He said a two months tour of the United States was the purpose of his visit, tied to an important matter.
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United Prews
New York
Taer Noordham
Baron Robert Be, Oppenheim
Maine
Ify Island
Oppenheim
United States
Aged Man Maimed Under Erie Train
Meadville December 18 Aged Erie Railroad section hand suffered a terrible accident near the roundhouse about 11 30 losing his right arm He stood too close to the track and was struck by a locomotive The right arm was torn from the body as the train passed Medics rushed him to Spencer Lowphal where the stump was amputated
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Meadville
Erie Railroad Company
Lio Viotha
Trip
I Hamater
Spencer Lowphal
Simmy Wilde Wins Lightweight Title in 11th Round Knockout
United Press reports Simmy Wilde, of Brooklym, retained the English Lightweight championship by stopping the Zulu Kid in the 11th round of a scheduled twenty. The bout took place as part of London sports news dated December 18.
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London
Simmy Wilde
Bngland Today
Local gas shortage not expected in Corry area
Reports in nearby clips discuss gas shortages in several towns with Corry likely spared. Officials in Corry say no serious trouble anticipated while Erte reports show a severe supply squeeze. The shortage is tied to limited output from gas fields and peak cold-day demand, with Roystone station serving the area.
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Pennsylvania
Corry
They Company
Corry Ocongumard
Erte
Gouren of
Liere
Aamo
Elo
Tertain Honra
Wee
Effins
Roystone
Commerce Raider Again Is Reported Near U S Waters
New York December 18 reports say the German commerce raider is again near waters off the United States as a British battleship off Sandy Hook flashed wireless warnings to Entente shipping. Land stations along the coast noted the warnings and full description of the enemy vessel.
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United Brest
New York
Watkrs
United States
Birthday Party This Afternoon At Condor Street Home
This afternoon from four until eight o'clock Master Billy Edmonds hosts a birthday party for two young friends at his parents home on Condor Street. Elaborate games and a Bondy time are planned for the youngsters. A Christmas tree, Santa gifts, music, and favors will entertain the guests.
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Billy’ Hdmonds
Condor Street
MCOY Explains Tabor Rules For Clerks
Adrian W. McCoy of the Department of Labor and Industry outlines Christmas week overtime rules for women workers. He advises a 10 hour daily maximum, with a 5 hour weekly limit during holidays, and restricts under 70 year olds from after 9 pm work. Schedules must be posted and adhered to, with no wage or age-discrimination changes. The plan suggests staggered shifts to keep within limits and urges merchant cooperation for smooth observance.
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Adrian W. McCoy
Department of Labor and Industry
Internstad
Nahes
Rive
Tully Ax Wall
Ar Fangs & Achodule
All
Jane
British Seize German Bank Funds Under Reprisal Act
London reports that British authorities seized German currency totaling 7 148 dollars, interrupted while in transit to the Commercial Savings Bank of Chicago. The action was ordered under the Reprisal Act and involved an amount of marks.
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United Poms
London
Commercial Savings Bank of Chicago
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Deel Journal
Berlin
Musicale
Berlin Today
East
Mrs. Wilson
White House
Man
Corry Boy
Chihuahua
Pennsy
FR. Brock
Ellis Island
ERIE
United Pres
Washington
Smoot
Bhoppard
District of Columbia
United Prem
Des
Daria
McOy
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