James Hurley’s Narrow Escape Under Locomotive
Yard conductor James Hurley of the Pennsylvania Railroad was dragged under a locomotive but survived with bruises, a broken collarbone, and serious internal injuries feared at first. He was conscious after hospital admission, and witnesses describe quick action by crew to control the engine and remove him. He had just returned to duty after a brief layoff and was part of the switching crew when the accident occurred near Pleat Avenue.
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Hurley
van Fliling
Murtey
Admiran
Brokoman
Eobu Ak
Klstom
College Boys Fall to Home Team in Tight Armory Contest
In a crackling basketball game at the State Armory, Cowles led the home squad to a 49 10 halftime edge and a close finish as the College Quints clashed. Grateler Jourdat Meo Kinney Babbitt Mureh Pedi ko faced Lewin Cowles Williams Wolsu Clough Paulson for a fiercely matched battle. fouls kept play steady and fast with guarding near the baskets. The Armory crowd saw a near even first half before the home team edged ahead in a tense second period to seal the victory.
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State Armory
Cowles
Christman Ame
Joan Corry
Tin College
Grateler
Jourdat
Meo- Kinney
Textua
Asquith Ministry Under Attack May Fall in Hours
London dispatch reports indicate the Asquith government faces imminent collapse as suspicions rise about Greek and Balkan actions. Greek premier Venizelos warns against any crossing of Greek borders while rumors of German Bulgarian troop movements border on the edge of a wider invasion.
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Asquith
London
Athens
United Pre
Jyndon
Aiinnw
Dogin
Venivolos
Gonatantine
Greece
Thors
Post Office Mail Rush Sets New Pace for Christmas Deliveries
In a holiday surge, one team worked morning shifts and two crews served afternoons as post offices sped parcel post. By evening, much of the Christmas mail was distributed and congestion eased with the new building ahead. Some parcels remained Sunday afternoon. by night, all holiday matter was nearly out.
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Ad Ube
de Ivery
Pan American Congress Lauds Wilson Amid Speech
Washington Dec 27 Secretary Lansing opened Pan American Congress with a strong defense of the Monroe Doctrine saying it remains valid and useful whenever invoked. Chile’s minister praised President Wilson’s pan Americanism during the session in Washington as part of the week’s deliberations.
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Washington, D. C
Lansing
Pan American Congress
Congress
Sarah Bernhardt May Not Live Long, New York Report
A fragment from New York dated December 27 reports doctors stating famed actress Sarah Bernhardt may not survive long. The cablegram from the United Film Co notes the physician’s admission of severe condition with a forecast of a rapid decline, possibly by tomorrow or Tuesday, amid cold, cloudy weather.
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New York
Sarah Horn- Wardth
United Film Co
Sarah
German Supplies Threatened in Fires at London Building
Reports from New York say a group attacked a building at 200 Westhampton Street suspected of housing German military supplies. Fires ignited threats over a cache including millions of rounds of ammunition and rifles, indicating a violent disruption tied to wartime conspiracies.
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New York
Germany
West Hamton
State Dept Receives Report On Yasaka Torpedoing
United Press reports that the Japanese liner Yasaka Maru was torpedoed with all aboard evacuated in forty nine minutes. Captain W J Lee and 120 other passengers and 162 crew members escaped in small boats. Port Said consul Bristow supplied the official account to Washington.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Sbmarine
State Department
Bristow
Port Said
Reception for Couple at Brookfront Home
Mr Qodora Charles Rathburn and his spouse were greeted by relatives and friends at a warmly decorated family home on Brookfront after their wedding. The couple, formerly Miwa Sawai Rathburn, are well known and have many friends in the community.
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Qodora Charles Rathburn
Brook Ufront
Wgatherig
Wisir
Mra
Rabhburn
Miwa Sawai
Six More States Day This Week Adds Prohibition Wave
United Press reports six Western states Colorado Iowa Washington Oregon Idaho and Arkansas move toward dry status by year end list. South Carolina joins on the day Virgin Islands votes to go dry next month Oklahoma? Nebraska California Michigan South Dakota and Vermont also vote or plan to join. Prohibition would increase temperance territory population by about 820000.
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United Press
Phicnko
Unitor
Lry
Colorado
Towa
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Arkansaw
South Carolina
Nebraska
California
Michigan
South Dakota
Vermont
Big Liner Ablaze in New York Harbor
Reportedly a large sugar cargo vessel, the liner Invortea tyiohmoor or similar, caught fire in New York harbor. Initial accounts claim $75,000 to $100,000 in sugar aboard. German agents and chemical traces are alleged factors, with authorities investigating the blaze’s cause and possible sabotage.
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United Free
New York
X Lam
Conapirmeien
Pio
Iniohmoor Todiy
Apontkagou
Jed
Paifore
Gianne
Six Lost From Sunken Italian Liner
Six crew members perished when the Italian liner was torpedoed in the Mediterranean. One more person was presumed dead, with the rest of the passengers and crew rescued or saved after the incident reported by a United Press dispatch from Farm.
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United Prean
New Managers for the Ford Peace Party
Stockholm December 27 The Ford peace party appoints new managers to reorganize the expedition and curb dissent after Governor Hanna of North Dakota set an example The Rev Jones joins the delegation amid splits as socialist Democrats in Stockholm hear the Ford plan and the Swedish press notes potential early peace if the effort had been well managed
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Emsted Presey
Stockholm
Ford Peace Party
Govenor Hanna
Sorth Dakota
Sire
Miibolvid Rosesivain
Wly
Jody
Yne Formady
Jones
Socialist Democratn Hnrw
Ford
Dutch Liner Was Ashore
London reports say the Dutch liner Hiner Nieu was ashore off Goodin Sandes and delayed five hours but sustained no damage. The Patch timer bound for New York from Amsterdam refloated at eight o'clock.
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United Press
London
Goodin Sanda
New York
Amsterda Aad
Frick Gift To Distribute School Fund Through Bank Loss
Clerks at the wrecked bank list hundreds of school deposit accounts. Philanthropist Mr Frick has offered to return every penny of the first deposits. Total amount surveyed stands at 169000 in Mecousary before the public sale.
Meadville Factory Fire Damages W I Trowbridge Plant
Mondville December 27 fire destroyed the Trowbridge candy and turret factory along with Welgat warehouse Borman Oil Can factory and New Dual Co mill. Losses estimated between 25 000 and 40 000 dollars. A stranger fled the plant before flames burst forth. Incendiary origin suspected possibly by nitro powder, spreading to nearby structures.
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Mondville
W. i Trowbridee
Trowbridge
Borman Oil Can Company
Dual Co
Ute Pyramanite
Corry Enjoys Splendid Christmas Observances
In Corry the Christmas observance drew large crowds to church services and musical programs. Many churches offered new programs and the Salvation Army organized extensive charity baskets aiding numerous families during the holiday season.
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Corry
Salvation Army
$10 000 Is Booty of Yeggmen
A burglary at Jacob Am Mur pawn shop on Seneca Street yields jewelry worth $10,000. Thieves cut the back of the safe, removed 43 envelopes and $60 in bills, then fled, leaving wreckage and a damaged vault. Police seek leads on the crew responsible.
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Buffalo
Osro—Youon
Ewa
Jacob Am Mur
Seneca Street
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