Allied advances and bombardment widen German front
Paris reports Allied forces pushing La Basse lines forward by more than a mile as French and British troops gain in the Ardennes region. German positions near Oatond are said to be within ten miles, with heavy bombardment and tactical updates shaping the front. Meanwhile, Athens notes German efforts to preempt Turkey’s stance, and back in the interior, construction delays and ongoing work on a new federal building in Philadelphia threaten May completion.
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United Presa
Paris
Ines
LaBume
Gunn
Roulloren
War Office
Oatond
Aris la
Helms
August Frederick
Ehmitay
Ammterdam
Lemberg
Carpahate
Daria
Gorutadty
St. Hubert
Geneva
Switzerland
Kanaer
Athens
Germany
Ite
Turkey
Cone Stantropie
Maddocks
Federal
Lfort
Madd
Plang
Ely
Mitchell
Philadelphis
San Luis Potosi Falls to Carranza Forces
Cablin from Vera Cruz reports the fall of San Luis Potosi to Carranza troops under General Phlo Gonaatea. The fortress and town reportedly surrendered after a prolonged defense.
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San Luis Potosi
Carranza
United Press
San Antonio
Cablin
Vera Oras
San Luis Potoas
Torces
Genarit Phlo Gonaatea
Asalust
Visiting nurse work in Corry combats tuberculosis
Miss Elizabeth Hurleb a visiting nurse employed by the state in this region works with Dr Kuper at the local dispensary to care for about fifteen tubercular patients in Corry. She visits Fridays with the doctor and serves many nearby patients, showing solid results and aiding those unable to obtain proper treatment. The dispensary, in the Dawson building on North Center street, acts as the local hub for the crusade backed by Red Cross and Christmas Seal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misslizabeth Hurleb
Hile
Ci Bi. Kuper
Tmne
Miss Hurtley
Corry
Eibler
Dawson
North Center Street
Mins Harlleb
Beopld
Red Cross Christman Sealy
Attack on Rockefeller Foundations Sparks Congressional Debate
December 1 reports Congress and labor leaders clashing over the Rockefeller, Carnegie, and related foundations. Keating and Buchanan denounce supposed charity as a cover for wealth and power, urging direct wage improvements, pensions for workers' widows, and fair pay for employees amid criticisms of watered stock and corporate excess.
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Yex
Tress
Wagian
Congress
Rockefeller, Lake and Cornexie
Keating
Buchanan
Theus
Carnegie
10000 Men Needed for Coast Defense
United Press dispatch from Washington reports a close conference among army heads stating coast defense readiness remains adequate but calls for over 11 000 men and 64 officers. Conditions described as reasonable. weather expected cloudy with snow and colder in the near term.
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United Ireaq
Washington, D. C
Miss Armstrong Honored At Club Dance And Luncheon
The Raibrdgery Club hosted a dance in Eastern Star Hall for Mina Maytly Armstrong soon to wed Mr. Paul Stone. The event featured music from a Victrola and a luncheon at the Arcada with eleven tables, arranged by Jomelabriete, attended by about thirty couples of the younger set.
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Eastern Star Hall
Mina Maytly Armatrong
Paul Stone
Arcada
Funeral of Mrs Minehan Today
The funeral of Mrs Minehan was held this morning at St Thomas Church at 9 30. Reverend Tracy officiated and delivered a sermon. The interment followed at St Thomas cemetery. A large gathering of local and out of town friends attended the service.
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Minehan
St. Thomas Shiureh
Tracy
St .Thomas Cemetery
Funeral of Henry Van Dresar Today
Funeral services for Henry Van Dredwir were held at his home and later at the West Side Cemetery. Rev Woodin of the Columns church officiated, with burial at Coleman’s Cemetery.
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Henry van Dresar
van Dredwir
Woodin
West Side
Colemans
Bowling Series Second Game Delayed By Weather
The Love Alley venue schedules the second bowling match between the U3 Choir team and the Nationals for next Tuesday night. Earlier plans to roll both games this week were scrapped due to unspecified delays.
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Nationals
Philp
Filura
Mommary
United States District Court Names New Clerk
Wool Girk of Tadinum Pa. was named clerk of the United States District Court by Judge Orrando Thompson. The appointment follows the tenure of a well known lawyer.
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U. S
United Press
Wool
Girk
Tadinum
Loita
United States
Du Bois Applies For City Charter Controversy Grows
Harrisburg December 1 Dubois submits formal application to the governor for a charter in a disputed matter. The vote last month favored Hood Watcher and the community discusses a trea conine Supshaon, with charges recalving new appeal. Morgaridge and Mrs Morgarides return from Titanville after attending a funeral.
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DU Bois
Harrisburg
Dubois
Hood
Maccaboug
Hive
Morgaridge
Morgarides
Rome
Titanville
Straw Ronton
Fire at Parker's Landing Destroys Several Buildings
A major blaze at Parker's Landing in Pay Dec 19finé morning destroyed the Bronciecruit basement area, Mannion House, Gobe Hotel, Hell telephone exchange and Fleer very. Guests fled into the street as town firemen battled the flames hindered by no water supply.
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Parker's Landing
Bronciecruit
New Ruler of Egypt Takes Office in Cairo Ceremony
Cairo dispatch reports the new ruler of Egypt sworn in after Grant Britain proclamation, displacing Abbas Hilmi. Official procession features Maelish and native troops. municipal officers participate as a salute of 101 guns honors the new ruler.
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Egypt
Sby
Cean
Cairo
Amala
Hetagain Jfames
Mada Knediva
Grant Britain
Abbas Hilmi
Maelish
Community Christmas Tree Ready at Armory
The Ladies of Corry Relief Society report preparations for the Community Christmas tree event at the Armory on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 6 in December. Donations from Messrs Brown Austin Wilcox and others funded the armory, with Mr Keppel providing the tree and J. St Rogers supplying splits. A luncheon for the children is planned and the gathering is expected to be a pleasant affair with broad attendance.
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SveryiNtus
Ladies of Corry Relief Society
Messrs Brown
Austin
Wilcox
Keppel
J. St Rogers
Overrane
Emmanuel Boy Scouts 10 Meet at State Armory
The Emmanuel Boy Scouts plan their next meeting at the State Armory on West Tuesday evening. The organization prepares their basketball team for the season and outlines camps and a corn crew being organized with equipment ordered for arrival over the holidays.
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State Armory
West
Corry Post Office Sees Substantial Increase in Business
Corry posts office anticipates a gain of three to four thousand dollars over last year as Christmas mail and revenue surge. Officials note added staff and expanded routes to manage expected volume. year to date totals already exceed prior period.
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Post— Office
Corry
Dean
Chotush
DMI
Carriens
Dry County in Venango County Approved by Examiners
The examiners of Venango County at their annual institute express approval of Judge Criswell for declaring Venango dry. The resolution praises the judge and others who contributed to the outcome, citing gratitude and the county’s strengthened sobriety.
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Wranklin
Venango County
Aunaunt
Criswell
Venanza
Bae Foonless
Werchandise
Grinwell
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Ube
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Rockefeller Foundation
Miss Armstrong
Mrs. Minehan
Parkers Landing
Emmanuel Boy Scouts
Corry P
Dry County
Or City Trust Company
Dit
Gin
Christmas Savings Society
Banke
Citizens National Bank
Desmond
Barlowr
H.W. Pace
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