City Commission Considers Appropriation Ordinance At Year End
The City Commission debated an appropriation ordinance, considering funding for salaries and anticipated expenses. Additional lighting on York and Grand was approved for the Hammond and Washington corner area. A $200 payment toward North Center street paving was approved with balance paid after repairs, and a plan to address property concerns was discussed. The next meeting, December 28, will set the timetable for reorganizing the commission and clearing departments.
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Matt Hunt
C.M. Kola
Cendigs
Ax Jovy Undinaneo
Wittel
Initin
Old
Bida
Olaway
Che
Advanlare
York
Smith
Kant Smit
Olds
Hammond
Washington
Roota
Heath and McCray
Comiminaton
Port Varna bombardment reported by dispatchers
A dispatch from Athansenport describes Varna being shelled by Russian forces and allied destroyers amid a fleet action. The report mentions heavy bombardment and speculation about the fate of transports and their cargo in the Black Sea theater.
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Frenas
London
Nine Classes to Join City Christmas Reunions
Ning Olaasen and Roy High School Alumni plan city reunions during the Christmas interval. Classes of 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1914 1916 organize gatherings at local venues including the Arcade Hatdor's and the St. location details outline dinners and banquets for alumni.
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Ning Olaasen En Roy
Hatdor’s
Four Million Britishers In Service Rise in Wartime Efforts
In a wartime report the British government announces four million men in service and the mobilization continues. Prime Minister and Defence officials outline manpower expansion and recruitment drives to sustain military needs.
Explosion at New Jersey factory claims lives and injuries
A blast at the Chin Products Company plant in Blgewater New Jersey killed one man and seriously injured several others. Officials attribute the explosion to spontaneous combustion and report extensive damage totaling around 100000 dollars.
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New Jersey
Walted Presa
New York
Chin Products Company
Blgewater
Vint Divioian
Postagn
Concert series eyed for next season by city bodies
A plan for a summer concert series at the park is being prepared by the Board of Commerce and city commission. A staged evening program is proposed with a director from Cambridge Springs and his daughter aiding. Local support and funding are being sought ahead of a likely favorable action next month.
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Board of Commerce
Ask City Commission
Gommared Dani
New City Commission
Tve
Yarry Black
Cambridge Springs
Flack
Mtns
Kastor
Corry
No Quarrel With Austria Is Possible
A British dispatch reports there is no indication of trouble between Austria Hungary and the United States. Count Piven larked on the uncertainty of tension while asserting Washington keeps cool and Vienna’s war aims are watched. The interview notes Emperor Franz Josef’s age and routine, but signals no imminent break with Britain and the United States.
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Hited Press
Herlin
Decumbur
AvaLsia
Hungary
United States
Washington
Count Piven
Ulo United Pre
Tsa
Emperor Frame Jonspl
Imaelt
Jonna
Budapest
Tinga
Auntrie- Hungary
Lnst
Vienna
State Department
II Segard
Frank Josep
Joniph
Ula Covell
Min
Diba Ae
Waalington
Ane Nossar
Threatened Tax Collector Confrontation Over Delinquent
Yesterday afternoon tax collector Ransom confronted a delinquent attempting to seize taxes. The man grew incensed and threatened a gun while resisting the seizure and claiming the property for payment. Local authorities pursue details on the ensuing confrontation and any legal actions.
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Ransom
Niemen
Renkon
Premier's Wife Wins Court Suit In London Case
Mrs Herbert Asquith, wife of the Prime Minister, won a suit against a London paper. The court granted an injunction preventing further publication of alleged libelous material.
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United Brea
New York
Herbert Anquith
Primi
Russian Commander Demoted in Blay Army Decree
United Press reports in Petrograd that General Rusky has been relieved of command in the Tekes region due to health issues. The decree notes his high rank and hopes he may resume duties soon, naming him beside the Grand Duke as a top commander.
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United Press
Hint Spain Ready to Enter War
New York dispatch reports Spain may join the war on the Teutons side to seize Gibraltar and annex Portal. Rumors say Spain deposited thirty million dollars for war supplies and is purchasing machinery for ammunition with orders for four hundred million cartridges in progress.
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United Reds
New York
Wallerine
Spain
Teutonic Aitoa
Gibraltne
Bella
Portal
Gibraltar
Amiurjean Fira
Milut- Hank
Aupplica
Spinisti Consi
Agouta
Railroad Strike Threat Linked to January Union Referenda
United Press reports four major railroad brotherhoods will hold member referenda early in January to decide on demands for an eight hour day by management. A walkout or strike in May is deemed possible if votes approve demands and railroads fail to meet them.
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United Press
Chivags
Howe
Wiovworthind
Why United
Ty Mans
Irda
Dempids
Teams Practice at Armory Picks Company A Representative
A team selection event at the State Armory chose players to represent Company A Athiude Association. The roster includes Cas tus Wellman Scott Panson Holden and Haenel from local basketball circles. The first game is Wednesday night with another scheduled for Christmas night.
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State Armory
Athiude Association
Dapath
Histavaning
Caetus
Wellman
Scott
Panson
Holden
Haenel
Hres
Munialy Bal
Co. A
Christmas in the Trenches Aims for Peace Amid War
United Press reports from Parki on December 21 describe soldiers awaiting Christmas in frontline trenches. Officers plan prayers at Liotigima Cathedral while batte lines linger. troops decorate billets with Holly and Christmas colors and families back home mail parcels.
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United Press
Parki
Liotigima
Gardinal Buco
AL Regimantit
Health Office Monthly Report Details Quarantines
The health board report notes quarantine actions this month. It lists typhoid and whooping cough cases and mentions chickenpox under control. It also records three nuisance complaints addressed and ordered abolished.
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WC Powell
British Withdrawal Faces Heavy Turkish Losses
The report describes heavy Turkish success as British forces withdrew from Suvin Bay and Amuk. Turkish forces waited for months and attacked during embarkation, with fighting reported near Anptarta and Alroburnn. Weather is noted as partly cloudy.
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United Press
Turkny Mes
Constantinomio
iHiduh Wikis
Hhéir Unis
Suvin Bay
Anptarta
Alroburnn
Xen
Clymer Worker Murder Victim Identified at Camp
Police traced the Clymer wage earner murder to an Italian suspect from the camp crew. Officer Connover pursued a fleeing man and captured another after a chase through town. Buffalo detectives questioned workers and secured the suspect’s passport and papers to compare with identifying documents.
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Clymer
William Cleveland
Corryan
Corry
Peart
Cinea Capil
Botfais
Seth Conover
To Pennwy Tore
Buthela
Con Pyar
Hay
Buffalo Polled
Hare
Ofleur
Wy A. Cleveland
Cleveland
Clymar
Miskat
Magilarsi
Slyniir
Stallon
Salvation Army prepares Christmas baskets for needy
Salvation Army relief branches finish donations for annual Christmas baskets. Two units have staff ready and volunteers are soliciting gifts. Baskets, packed under supervisor Basin Smith, will be delivered Friday to those most in need with addressed cards prepared in advance.
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Salvation Army
Christus
Basin Siith
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Bow Nowy Lake
Salvation Army Relief Preparing
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