Baker asserts German peace terms bluff as US backs war effort
Secretary Baker says German propaganda is a bluff aimed at pressuring Allied lines. He warns Germany intends a decisive blow to force peace terms, and that the United States can mobilize manpower and industry to sustain a prolonged war if needed, acting as a reserve force.
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Bolsheviki Confer With Hun Diplomats in London
Dispatch reports chaotic Petrograd streets as soldiers with wine riot, theater seized, and shootings tainting the capital. Bol shear leaders dream of peace with Germany while rebels claim streets, armored cars fail to clear them, and reports cite widespread disorder.
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London
Ngubtmare
Germany
Tome
Telon
Petrograd
Maric
Petrogrd
Dependents must accompany registrants for affidavits
Attorneys urged registrants to bring dependents aged over 16 to sign exemptions and aid oath. Registrants should answer income height weight and other questions themselves without de bat. Also notes that delays occur when dependents are not present. Private John J. Gillihan of Company B died in Augusta Georgia. body arrived in Maudville with mother and fellow soldiers. Five members of Company T arrived to attend a service at the home this afternoon.
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Augieta
Maudville
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Rivete Tower
Ewing
Las Finera
Aternoon O'Clack
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Terie Athvet
Jeant Christmian
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Wien
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Marth
Clirish
Community Tree This Evening Lights Up for Soldiers
Community Christmas tree fundraiser in northeastern France raises $7,000 for soldiers and families. The event features a choir, band members, and a live light display from 6 to 10 PM on weeknights with later hours on some nights. The lights remain on New Year’s Eve as a message of hope into the new year.
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France
Christmas Socials Highlight Community Gatherings
A series of holiday events fills Corry with cheer as residents honor Mrs. Hurley Smith at a home gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Mayy. Christmas dances at the State Armory and a 1910 Corry High School reunion banquet at the Grandin Hotel promise festive attendance.
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Hurley Smith
Smith
Elton Simmons
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Stab
Chrie Tmay
Board of Commerce
State Armiory
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Auk
Hull
Glyan
J. Arden
I Jonge
Corry High —School
Grandin Hotel
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P. Mail
Hing
Bherwood Simmons
Lester Simmons
Harry Simmons
Jamestown
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Pranda Gism Uy
Shamous
Fanily
Lester
Harold Sample
Corry
Government Balloon Lands Near Olean
A Goodyear airfield test near Olean produced a spherical balloon landing at Bucktooth Run at 2 40 PM. Three airmen from the basket later arrived in town guiding a local investigation into experimental aviation and instructional flights.
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Goodyear Thy
Tuck Yolton
Ifligt van Made
Brannigan
Christmas Post Office Hours and Window Services
Post office announces Christmas hours for Stamp General Delivery and Money Order windows from 4 to 10 in the morning and 7 to in the after. No warpler mail will be handed out at the window. City cashier will make one delivery around 1 o'clock. Rural route will arrive as per schedule.
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Queeniie
Wartime Christmas Message From Amid War Turmoil
A wartime Christmas reflection speaks of faith and mercy amid conflict. The text emphasizes Christian charity and a wish for peace, urging unity under hardship and highlighting the need to uphold moral values during wartime.
Changes in Erie Railroad Staff Here
Erie Railroad announces a reorganization with Threlsreal Foreea at Evie tresent Mio leading the changes. Johnson becomes tacvling and delivery clerk, Clareince Miller moves to rate clerk, M. B. Davis to baggageman, and Miss Patton to Cartier. Women and girls are placed in full support roles including Mildred Tilotson and Miss Allen Nash in clerical positions. The plan aims to maintain service amid embargoes and regulations with continued effort required.
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Wil
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M. B. Davis
New York
Mies Vo M. Patton
Cartier
Girly
Yacmnt
Misa
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Railromain
Kaiser Addresses Army Praises Gains and Hints at Peace
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Kaiser addressing his Second Army on the western front. He lauds Cambrai and Paderborn mobilizations as greatest war feats, extols German courage and strategy, and predicts possible peace in the coming year while stressing divine favor.
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Amsterdam
Kaiter
Germany
Kaiser
Cambrai
Local Notes Highlight Christmas Events and Obituaries
Buffalo resident Lle W Porter and family plans on West Pleasant street. Mrs Melines, patient at City hospital, improving after serious operation. Mr and Mrs Robert Feerlein Jr and daughter Frances visit from Massachusetts. Union City to host Eris County postmasters and rural carriers on New Year’s Day. Salvation Army Christmas program and tree lighting planned. R S Johnson on West Main displays attractive window scene. Funeral service for G T Harrington held at St George Church Union City. Union City Cemetery interment conducted. Emmanuel Church Sunday School fundraiser and midnigh t Christmas service announced. Reverend Sutton to lead. Christmas greetings from Western E and others.
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Buffalo
C. Ft Porter
West Plansant Street
Dusin Melines
City Hospital
Meliness
Robert Feerlein Jr
Francea
Massilen
Otea
Robert Howe Jein
North Center Street
Union City
Eris County
Salvation Army
Max Boon
Johnson
Weat
G. T. Harrington
Torea’k
Union Civ
Union
Emmanuel Church
Mr. Sutton
Local Woman Granted War Department Appointment
Miss Elizabeth Lyons, daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Lyons of North Center Street, passed the exam for a War Department position and will go to Washington around January 5 to assume duties under Major General Crozier. The announcement notes a successful outcome and evident community approval.
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Elizabett Lyons
C. W. Lhyona
North Center Street
War Department
Ordnance
Crozier
Washington
Misa Lyons
Erla
Iady
Journal plans bigger content after holiday issue
No Evening Journal tomorrow or Wednesday readers will receive a hotter paper. Publishers note strong demand during Mastowo month and promise further development and improvements in the Journal in the coming year.
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Pationan
Russia in State of Chaos Amid Holiday Rush
Fragmented text describes widespread disruption in Russia during a holiday rush. Mentions deficient logistics, congestion, and efforts to manage mail and deliveries. Notes about military camps, social issues, and postal strain affecting routine services.
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Russia
EIGHT CO A BOYS HOME FOR HOLIDAYS
Soldiers from Camp Hancock and other posts are returning home for Christmas bringing hopeful news of reunions. The piece lists named soldiers and their camps, noting delays and expected arrivals as families prepare festive greetings and care packages.
M E Church Pageant Highlights Charity and Service
An M E Church program titled White Girls for the King drew praise for its planning and execution. Transformations included white decor and a large tableau with 14 young ladies, plus offerings for Armenians and front-line helpers.
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Ettioh
Tapworth League
Aloe
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Tragic Fire Claims Two Boys In Wort AMegheny Area
Fire at a Wort AMegheny home destroyed by flames killed two boys, Willis and Stanton, with John Meacham badly burned while trying to save them. The blaze started behind the wall near a window and a porch, leaving the father to rescue a third dog before learning of the boys' deaths. The fire’s cause is unknown. injuries to Meacham were serious but he survived. The incident occurred Monday morning, with the children dying several hours later.
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Wlney
John Meacham
Wort Amegheny
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Meacham
Skanton
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Stanton
Hey
Russian Vessel In Port Under Inland Investigation
The Bil we, a Russian freighter, dropped anchor in a vacant port today and may be interned temporarily while federal officials review the case. Reportedly over $100,000 in Russian gold is aboard to be used for beneficiaries in Chicago. The vessel is tied at the pier and crew barred from leaving as authorities inspect the cargo and ship records.
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Feterul
Chicago
Austro Germans Suffer Heavy Losses in Alliance Attacks
A Rome dispatch reports Austro German forces suffered severe casualties as Hallans cut through lines along the Plave l line. About 80 000 men were reported killed or wounded with several German brigade commanders seriously wounded.
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United Pree
Washinton
Thraseriman-divivond
Hallans
Plave
Rome
Ttaljay
Auséro-Garmain
New German Offensive in Macedonia Reported
United Press dispatch from Washington says a new German offensive in Macedonia began today with heavy attacks near Mur Atgara and along the Vardar, as 100000 troops were reportedly massed at Bilong to support the drive.
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Aatgara
de Wruis
Red Cross Activities Explained Amid War Strife
A Dotted Press dispatch reports confusion over American Red Cross involvement as Bolshevik tensions surge. Government claims funding aid was misrepresented while Red Cross officials deny entreging military support, placing strain between Petrovgrad authorities and U.S. officials.
Mother Superior Eugenia Quirk Dies at Villa Maria
Mother Eugenia Quirk, 63, head of the Slax ters of St. Joseph and Mother Superior of St. Joseph's Orphanage, died at Villa Maria Erie yesterday at 7 45 the funeral at Villa Maria Wednesday morning at 9. She was born in New Rochelle N Y in 1852 and entered the sisterhood at 22. Survived by brothers Michael Dunkirk Thomas Buffalo and sister Miss Bridget Dunkirk.
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St. Joseph
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Erie
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Ther Tracey
New Rochelle
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Mullen
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St. Joseph's
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Michael Quirk
Dunkirk
Thomas Quirk
Buffalo
Mies Bridget Quirk
Vita Maria
Attacks Repulsed and Political Turmoil Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes describe repeated attacks repulsed near unspecified locations with references to individuals such as Bir Undead Prean Vondon Dee and Beary loan. The text remains unclear on dates places or concrete outcomes.
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