French Airmen Raid on Nancy Shocks German Garrison
French airmen conducted a raid on Nancy dropping bombs on railway hubs hangars and barracks near the city. Officials offered few details on damage or casualties, but described the mission as successful and returned pilots unharmed. The action followed by weeks of heavy fighting on the Western Front and amid broader Allied pressure in Europe.
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Wetih
Nancy
Mda
Tauberyan
Kat
Non Ly
Verdun
Privat Tharacks
CRUSHED TO DEATH UNDER LOCOMOTIVE AT LAKE SHORE
William Payne Serald, an 8 year old? switchman, was killed on the Lake Shore side track near Walnut Street when he was crushed between the bumper and a locomotive while attempting to couple cars. Passersby alerted Engineer Crotty who stopped the engine before wheels touched the body. The dead man, married, was taken to 902 West Seventeenth Street. the accident stemmed from a failed coupling grip and the switchman signaling the back-up.
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William Pa Yne Serald
Eyrtchman
Crushort
Walnut Sirest
Gyo
Crotty
Cordner Hanley
West Seventeenth Street
Fitzgerald
ROC
Ufa
Tha Onginger
Cartridges Pop Erie Store Burns in Fire
A fire at the Marine Bank building in Erie Pa caused heavy smoke and flames on the third floor. Firemen battled a blaze with an inferno-like stock of cartridges stacked in rooms, endangering their lives as they fought to douse the fire and evacuate workers.
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Irle. Pa
Richard Klasman
Marine Banke
Isla State Sheoth
Rushtag
Kisman
Tor
Corry P. O.'s Report Sets Local Holiday Record
Corry P. O.'s report notes record Christmas business at the post office. Over five days ending December 28th, 497 parcels handled for dispatch and 464 reserved for destination, up about 20 percent from last year. Nearly all parcels delivered before 5 pm the day before Christmas, with a late-evening train delivery extending to 10:30 am Thursday. Daily counts show 25 large loads of parcels delivered, a post office record. Overall mail received and dispatched exceeded prior year. a few parcels arrived in bad order and only two complaints about shortages or losses were recorded.
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Corry
Byers
Christmias
Naira Matisr
Increased Postal Work Load Elevates Year End Duties
Greater care was observed this year in wrapping and addressing varvels, with postal employees noting the unusual labor required. Clerks and carriers worked overtime for days as the number of post cards exchanged during the season rose, burdening the mail system beyond the usual month beginning rush.
Villa and Zapata Quarrel Shakes Mexican Power
El Paso reports a rift among Mexican revolutionary leaders General Francisco Villa and Emiliano Zapata amid clashes with the convention government in Mexico City. Observers foresee a widening breach as Villa and Gutierrez oppose executions, while Zapata sides with Villa, risking a split that could redefine the leadership and future policy.
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el Paso
Francisco Villa
Vilhi
Zapata
Guierrez Buito
Vill
Gutierres
Ville
Pasl
Villa
Biok
Vila
Zapate
couLiNie
Tla Nov
T. Hleress
Minerona Execne
Gutierrez
Mexico
Ghitlerron
Manuel Palatox
Mexico City
Rodolfa
Metro
Elosa Friand
Vilta
Christmas Observed at Sherman Features Community Program
Sherman December 27 Christmas observed with a full High School auditorium. Program included silent night, nativity scenes, solos and duets by students, a men’s chorus, and talks on the true Christmas spirit. Speakers included Rev R J Chettum, Stey O C Cornwell, Rev W G Price, and many local participants.
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Willa
Eva Whitney
Jessie Baker
Elizabeth Hyde
Aa Ball Wilcox
Guelle Davenport
Sperry
Willis
W. G. Price
The
Universalist Church
Jubication at Union Station Shocks Parents and Congregation
A fragmented report notes Rev B Robinson of the M B Church and a congregation at Union Station, where children are described as hopeless cripples. The scene features a benediction and notable parental reactions as they return to awaiting family.
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Rev B. Robinson
The
M. B. Church
Oil City Crippled Girls Recover, Railroad Property Destroyed
DiBoly Pay Dec 20 Theater toon of the fantaly Radicator Ditsburgh Railway company dere Wha destroyed by fire tonight estimate of 75,000. Four frein were overcome by smoke but recovered when carried out of the building. Traffic on the railroad cist led up for three hours. Heavy wrapping paper for sale at Journal office, 100 toll.
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Ditsburgh Railway Company
Eugene Av
Freien
Two West Front and Hast Mirat children visit Ol City
Oll City reports the arrival of Myrle Thomas and Clare Johnson from Pittsburgh Thorium school. Both victims of spinal meningitis years ago now crippled with legs amputated and paralyzed. They traveled by train today seeking aid and rehabilitation.
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Oll City
Myrle Thomas
William Y. Thomas
West Front Street
Clare Johnson
William Johnson
Pittsburgh
Tioupltat
Liberty
Amused Tonight Hidden Letters stage drama details
A Vitagraph 30ciety drama features Julia Jordan and Norman Talmadge with Maison Cone. Biograph and two other studios are connected to the production, listed among the participants. This item outlines the cast and studio credits as part of a cinema column.
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Julia Jordan
Norman Talmadge
Maison Cone
Biograph
For Sale Listings Including Engine and Car Items
Separator and traction engine in perfect running order for 200 dollars. Tiv passenger Tuckson touring car alto 75 dollars. 14 year old gelding weighing about 1200 pounds priced 35 dollars. Verms cash or nine months with approved security. Contact AW Gates Corry PA at 14GR-2. Westinghouse item and misc for sale.
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Tuckson
Gates
Corry
Westinghou Il
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