Peace moves and war warnings chat between neutrals and Allies
Bulletin wires from London and Washington describe neutral Sweden and Switzerland weighing a universal peace plan as Britain and the United States exchange notes. Officials debate Germany’s response and the potential for mediation, with warnings that war could erupt if diplomacy stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Janine Eneh
Pedda
United States
Switzirland
Thachlet
Germany
Arabia
Sixteenth Regiment's Homeward Move From Pennsylvania
Company A will not stop at Mt. Gretna as troops of the Sixteenth regiment prepare to be mustered out. Adjutant Stewart says the men will be sent home directly from Toran to Mt Gretna and will depart on January 1 with plans for sympathy gifts to reach their families.
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MT. Gretna
Hartsburg
Eal Parenta
Corty Company
Blzzeanth
Gretna
Horrishing
Ubu
Pennsylvania
Orlea
Toran
Mt. Gritna
Stewart
Mit
Aretha
Jap liner reported in distress after grounding off Chefoo
A Japanese liner ran aground off Chefoo with about 400 aboard. The vessel’s status is unclear as two American passengers are reported among those on board. The ship lies near a Chinese port in Shantung province, opposite Port Arthur, in cold weather conditions.
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Vaulted Prem
Tokio
Joffre to Be Honored by French Announces Paris
Paris reports a French announcement that General Joffre will be created a Marshal of France. The honor will be bestowed by the French government to recognize his leadership in the war effort and his high command in the army.
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Joffre
France
Paris
United Prose
KovermoNt
Hiniorat
Expect Much New Building Activity Here
Building trades in the city show strong activity with many firms planning additions and new dwellings. The Raymond Company and Burt Krasa Bed Company are reported to proceed with expansions in the spring, with several other local enterprises considering similar projects.
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Ile City
Wien
Yeast
Raymond Company
Diane
Burts Krasa Bed Company
Corry
Proodsn
Theun
BonatraeMlon
Michigan Guardsmen To Remain Engagement Complications
Unclear report notes Michigan Guardsmen remaining with unit after delays in departure. Mention of Jorden Holling, Warren, and Mrs. George Martin household, with Marion Downs as accompaniment.
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Michigan Guardsmen
Guo Atunn
Warren
Chillinny
George Martin
North Cwhter
Marion Downs
Unclear OCR fragment hints at immigration debate and troop talk
Fragment references U N position on immigration and troop withdrawal in Mexico. Mentions Secretary Lang and a press statement, with scattered names and dates. Details are garbled, but theme centers on immigration policy and potential troop movements.
Local Board Announces Ellison Selections Amid Mixed Reactions
Workington notes the Hoard fodar announces the elllon with Ke warm loath tues OU ft Vertes, listing Baltimore New Orleans St. Louis St. Paul and Tokyo figures among the selections. One Kunilrod and forty ’umpattug attendees express disappointment with the choices.
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United Press
Workington
Fodar
Amon
Boeingtruth
Staan
Baltimore
New Orfonme
Ste Lots
St. Paul
Torkles
Welcome planned for Company A arrival
Citizens committee announces plans for a welcome for Company A upon arrival. A formal reception at the border area, a large gathering, and a public banquet at the Armory are scheduled to honor the troop.
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A. Genera
Citizens’ Committee
Bowrt of
Commeron
Thatalion
Business Here Best in Many Years
A 1917 newspaper note lauds a robust local business climate with rising stores in furniture and dry goods, a busy retail scene, and anticipation of new books and renovations. Mentions Hamill hardware coupons, Duviness shop, and a planned clean up and rebuilding effort as activity grows in the year ahead.
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Austin
Avera
Harrow
Oottrini
Duviness
Telok
Burntiire
Ifo Durppaen
Kohama
Rex Theater to Welcome Company A After Border Camp Return
Manager Parker of the Rex Theater announced preparations for entertaining Company A upon their return from the border camp at Paso, Texas. A specially prepared program will be shown at the Rex theater for the members of the company soon after their arrival, with a first attraction to be announced as schedules from booking agencies are reviewed. Mim Kuthering Stone will join a holiday visit with her sister and family at Warren.
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Parker
Rex
Paso
Texas
Thin City
Parker Ie
Stock Subscriptions Secure for New Local Industry Plant
Stock subscriptions are secured for a new local company that will establish a plant immediately. Leaders include Balger and Brown among others, with plans to incorporate and begin business by mid February and to manufacture in the local Industrial Building with support from the Board of Commerce.
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Board of Commerce
Kelner
Poa. Govelayd
Hrank
Tayo Anid
JJ Down
G. Brown
Uily
Mtr. Balger
Brown
Board of
Commerts
Organzanion
Newtwinital
Previont Chogh
Hearst of Pommerin
Mrawn
Board of Commercy Rooms
Corryites Mark Sixtieth Anniversary in Wilkinshire
The Pischrelross edition notes the fiftieth anniversary event for Corryites. Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Whittaker of Wilkingburgh celebrate with daughter Mrs. M. Douglas in Lancastershire England, recalling their 1865 marriage at St James Episcopal Church. The couple moved to the United States in 1879 and settled in Corry, later relocating to Wilkinshire where Mr. Whittaker worked in home breeding for 27 years. They are aged 60 and 76 respectively and have three children: Mrs. Doug Has, Thomas H. Whittaker, and T. S. Whittaker.
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Awolynin Phate ‘Eraph
Henry 1
Talon
Neakdan
Corry Mir
Sos
Wal
Ely
Hotoro
Mary Ann Lois
Belli
Lancastershire
United States
Corry
Whittaker
Wilkinshire
Phiktrsy
Doug Has
Thomas
Brad Rook
T. 8. Whittaker
Tnion Street
Wilkingburin
Independence Hall for Peace Conference
Philadelphia Mayor Smith urged in Independence Hall that President Wilson help bring a peace conference to the building birthplace of the nation. He said no move would be made until it is certain a conference could result from present moves toward settlement.
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United Press
Elks Ball Set for Tomorrow Evening
The annual Elks Ball hosted by the Jncat will be at their Home On North Cynter Road tomorrow evening. Dancing begins at six and continues until around three with music by Mesa and Trim Aliginmentud Ordinate. Tickets drop from five dollars to one dollar. supper costs fifty cents per person or half-price for couples, served from 4 to 3 o'clock.
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Jncat
North Cynter Aroet
Chargy
Dargy
Death of Ralph Brown in Union City
Services were held in Union City for Ralph Brown who died Thursday afternoon after a belot ille tows. He had returned from Baltimore where he conducted a school of music and was survived by his wife Gartendle Piero Brown and daughter. He was well known in the region and had lived with his wife in Corry and Concord township for many years.
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Vinion City
Ralph Brown
At. Brown
Baltimore
Union
Mr. Brown
Gartendle
Piero Brown
Ha Pleroo
Brown
Corry
Concord Township
Union City
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Armory
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Hka
Thajy
Indhia
Vlusios
St. Funes
Phonnis
Yhueley
Valied Press
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Tuyink
Peinuhl
Jorden Holling Wien
Noroawon
Petrograd
Russia
Girolos
Giinilian
Uly
New
Bute
Muerlin
Petrograd Court
Iho
Yaron
Hovur
Sturmer
Promien
Hincart Littelinner
Rasputin
RUSSI
United Presa
Waatilticion
Tony Hee
Missoni
State Department
Lima
Movleo
Omnlsainnir
Tinsted
VijIa
Willy
Villa
Bellis
Tila
Rhrny
Briel
Company A
Mim Kuthering Stone
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Wilkinsburg
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Elks Ball
the Order
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Brottar
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