Transmission Line Fails Again Leaves City Without Service
Emergency warned by the Journal unfolds as a power outage hits Corry City. No auxiliary plant to meet crisis. Union City to Erie transmission line failure cripples the NuBore Radiator and Trill and Rhode plants, halting newspaper production and leaving patrons in darkness.
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Public Service Corporation
Erie
Corry City
NuBore
U. S
Ast South
Standard Screw Co
Journal
TRE Ghibre
Wiltz
Union City
Evie
Walt
Wiford
Waltz
Crisi
Ahd Pia Peemrelly
Street plows delayed by early dark and stormy night
Commissioner Vogt explained slow plow work as Gléetrie street lights failed before five and a large force worked until daylight to resume clearing. Overnight storms hindered guiding the plows but progress began by dawn and continued through the day to open all city areas.
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Gomissioner Vogt
Walt
Iorses
Perahon
High School Owl Issued With Alumni News
The December issue of the High School Owl magazine features alumni news and class notices. It highlights older graduates and includes editorial features, with the Owl to be on sale at News Stand for 10.6 cents.
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Tony
Great Storm Grips Nation Spreads Across Midwest
A severe storm sweeps northern Ohio and the Midwest causing transport paralysis. Marconi and government lifesaving stations monitor distress signals from ships on the lakes as mail service slows with trains stalled and arrivals delayed from west to east.
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Hligzard
Tykes
Ohio
Middle West
Marconi
Hig
Ion
Allies Likely To Accept Wilson Peace Note
Washington December 22 Entente diplomats say Allied powers may not reject President Wilson's peace note despite displeasure with its terms. Observers acknowledge the note could be accepted if it advances the peace efforts, though some prefer firmer actions.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Alles
Germany
Great Britain
Wilson
Aken
Storm disrupts rail traffic with cars left on tracks
A morning snowstorm hobbled the railroads in the city. Erie freight cars derailed from the track during overnight switching, with one car overturned slightly. crews cleared the issue and trains arrived about an hour late, including Erie No 4 and Pennsylvanian trains delayed thirty to forty minutes.
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Erie Freight Office
Erie
Pennsylvania Line
Wreck on Burlington at Union Pacific crossover
Meagre reports from Lincoln state a serious Burlington wreck at the Union Pacific crossover near Yutan. Details remain unclear as officials provide sparse information this morning.
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Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
Union Pacific
King George adds force to rejection in Parliament
Fragmented report states King George rejects proposed curbs on his power, praising the war effort and Parliament for support. Mentions firmness of foundation for peace and reorganization of government to pursue aims in Europe.
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King George
United London
Parliament
Europe
British forces drive enemy from city after two years
London December 22 United Press reports British troops recaptured a city held by Germans for two years. The announcement indicates the area along the border has been secured and fighting positions in the east have shifted to Allied control.
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United Press
London
Ide Haw
City Commission to Act to Improve Electric Service
City leaders plan immediate steps after a late Board of Commerce meeting about the failing electric service. They back immediate drastic action to force the power company to build an auxiliary plant and protect customers, while bond holders push New York interests to replace or pay off the Corry plant bonds. The Board of Commerce will file complaints with the Public Service Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Board of Commerce
F. Brown
Olds, Bliss
Laurie
Electric Light Company
Ternoon
Corry Company
New York
Public Lerve Commission
Tntterstate Corporation
Directors choose Bedford as president of Standard Oil New Jersey
The directors of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey elected A. C. Bedford to succeed the late John D. Archold as president. Bedford has been an active member of the company for years.
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New Jersey
5. A. C. Bedford
John D. Archhold
Eer the Company
New Presiden
Convert
Board of Commerce Prepares Action On Electric Service
Secretary Crown of the Board of Commerce convened a meeting with commuters and manufacturers to address the Corry Cry Electric Light Company service failures. Attendees included Mr Barlow of NuBone Co and the mayor of United States Radiator Co as the committee plans drastic steps and potential public service commission petition if NY interests do not provide relief.
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Nawane Co
Waltz
Kodong
Thierstated Eléctric Corporation
Com Funity
Tts
City Commission
Ques- Honaire
Crown
Board of Commerce
Corry Cry
Barlow
NuBone Co
Land
United States
Dark Days in Corry as Streets Stay Dim This Winter
A city headlines with church bells and a dimmed corner church scene. A lame woman carrying a lantern seeks worship and a safe walk home, while merchants fear a holiday boom is lost. The Ares blackout persists through December amid guileful promises of future light and tensions over altered lighting.
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Weisheimer
Rome
Corry
Toll lines torn down in Oil City storm damage
A night storm bent a Dell company pole carrying toll lines from Oil City over Lake Shore tracks near Reno. An early morning Lake Shore passenger train struck the pole nearly causing a wreck. Toll lines were destroyed over several sections and the Bell system had to reconnect calls via Sharon, crippling a large portion of the toll network.
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Oll
Dell Company
Lake Shore
Reno
Franklin
Sharon
Erie Paralyzed by Storm Grips City
Erie endures a heavy foot of wet snow as blizzard conditions worsen. Streets are impassable, cars scarce, and all transport at a standstill. Trains on the New York Central and other lines are delayed or annulled, crippling business and daily life.
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United Press
Erie
New York Central
Weather Update With Cold Tonight And Fair Saturday
Local forecast calls for colder temperatures tonight with a clear Saturday. The notice mentions Presbyterian Sunday School exercises this evening at an unspecified hour.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
England Grows More Bitter Today
London reports say the British press harshly condemns Wilson for proposing further peace terms. Papers argue the Allies will not heed peace offers until their war aims are met, warning against outside mediation at this stage.
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United Press
London
England
Wilson
Market Today Rebounds After Peace Panic
New York December 22. The market recovered from yesterday’s lows caused by the peace panic. Three million shares traded. Stocks advanced two to four points across the board with munitions and industrial issues leading the gains. General market tone improved.
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United Press
New York
Two State Troopers Die At Border
El Paso December 22 three more guardsmen died during the pneumonia epidemic in border camps. The dead include Percy J. Isenhower of Company I Fourth Pa and James Ormandy of Co M Eighth Pa. Military funerals will be held today.
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el Paso
Lwee
Pennsylvania
Percy J. Isenhower
Companyl
James Ormandy
Masonic Home Fire Near Wichita Reported Safe
Fire at the Masonic Home near Wichita Kansas damaged a portion of the property but all but one of the orphans were accounted for. A Tuesday night blaze caused heavy smoke and flames, with efforts by local crews to control the fire and prevent further loss.
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United Prows
Witchita
Kas
Masonic
Tollawingea
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