Allies Not Vindictive Says Premier
London reports Premier Lloyd George rejects vengeance and pledges to keep the war aims in view. He says all allies share the objective of a just settlement and that a fresh declaration of war will be pursued only with united support, safeguarding postwar security and peace.
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London
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Congress
Laborites
Vetter
Antlon Efendarson
Tator Tower
Drtloin
Call No More Men Until February Declared
Washington December 23 Lt announced that no new draft calls will be issued until February. Men who were already selected and awaiting orders to leave home may have their status reconsidered based on the questionnaire. Deferred men and those not yet classified will be summoned only if their status places them in the first classifications.
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Washington
Moir
Odo
Delayed Christmas Mail Rush Strains Post Office
The article notes heavy post office congestion from the Christmas rush with delayed Chelotmax packages arriving and delivery slowed at transfer points in large cities. Officials expect a new surge next Monday and Tuesday with water bills and New Year cards, while workers brace for a busy period.
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Corry
Pareal Pont
Gorry
Wis
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Winda
Mio Pont
Pont
Ruth
Ibréakar
Great Federal Railway System Is Organized
Washington December 28 United Bates Railroad merged under federal control to form a unified wartime transport system. The new Federal railway system will oversee about 4.7 million invest and nearly 9 million employed with 217000000000 capital. 200000 cars and 700 former companies merged into one system. It will carry 1 250000000 passenger annually and handle 1000000000 tons of freight.
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United Prean
Washington, D. C
United Bates Railroad
Ordny
Alapandous Wa- Honal Transportation System
Emn
Hilton
Wyatem
Bolsheviki Satisfied With Offer on 1916 Banquet
Amsterdam notes an offer accepted by negotiators and a general cease discussion to resume next Wednesday. A 1916 class banquet at the Grandin Hotel drew sixteen members with a festive program and a $50 charitable contribution split between Hud Cross and local work.
Fire destroys two North Girard stores in $10,000 loss
North Girard reports a morning blaze at two shops origin in an overheated flood heater in the Co operative ice house. The Co operative store was wiped out while Florey’s Dragator was gutted. Heavy water from a rain storm at the central station slowed spread. Insurance coverage is noted.
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Fre
Co-operative
T P’olock Ute Niorming
Ayileklyy
Joh Florey
Dragator
Florey
New York Central
Mr Woodburn Dies After Illness at 65
Mr Woodburn aged 65 died at his home on Seara Hill after several weeks illness. He had been in poor health for some time with a sudden death shocking his family. He is survived by his wife. General services will be held tomorrow at 1 pm at the home on Seara Hill, with burial in Wrightsville Cemetery.
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Woodburn
Seara Hill
Évlonta
Gineral
Soar Hi
Wrightsville
Emeline Weber
Asa Weber
Albert J. Gurtia
Colimbua
Anal Slater
George Emich
Corry
Colimbbus
New York
Paulson Elected Fire Chief by Stanford Hope Company
Andrew Paulson was elected Chief of the Wire Department by members at a special meeting. Thom an Green had been elected Chief last April but resigned recently, and Paulson will continue in charge. The selection by the company is expected to receive usual confirmation by the Board and City Commission.
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Andrew Paulson
Stanford
Government takes control of all railways in unprecedented move
Reported plan foresees government operating the nation's rail system with Treasury and War Department support. Officials indicate a formal outline will emerge in days, while conference attendees weigh the political and logistical implications of nationalized railway management.
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Washington
Hhe Treasury
McA
Loo Hueamy
Ienern
All America
Winn
Daniel Willrd
Aby Halmore
Onin
Union Pacific
Bellerhon Une
Hoover Fails to Appear Before Senate Sugar Probe
United Press reports Food Administrator Hoover did not show up before the Senate sugar probe committee. A letter from Hoover’s counsel said he had been ousted from New York yesterday afternoon and would not return until the first of the week, delaying his appearance before the committee.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Senate
Wroover
New York
Petrograd Banks Closed Again Amid Arrests
United Press reports in Petrograd that a wave of arrests targeted bank officials as Bolsheviks tightened control in the city. Private banking houses faced closures and questioning as authorities moved to seize key financial institutions.
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United Press
Petrograd
Nev
Hanks
Rocky
Belsheviks
President Wilson Celebrates 66th Birthday in Washington
By United Press Washington December 38 The President marked his sixty sixth birthday with morning consultations with the Attorney General over legal points of pending legislation. The session focused on determining whether to urge the measure in his upcoming message.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Generadengéry
Registrants Urged to Answer All Questions in District
OCR text shows a district process where registrants must complete questionnaires. Five percent of registrants receive their user prompts daily before autumn, with papers arriving at district offices. The board notes many answers are incomplete and stresses full responses to avoid corrections.
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Bonn
Wien
Social Notes Highlight Quilts and Holiday Events
Arty and Craty Chub Weld a meeting at Mrs La verne Winham East Main street. Eight quilts prepared for Belgian children. Christmas party with a tree and gifts. Notables from Corry Temple Pyti Tan Sisters and others greeted. A social dance and LT Club dancing event planned with visitors in the city.
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East Main Street
Uni
AL & P'Elocksin
Lscutt Duostésa
Minnis
P. Mall
Harden
N.lt Club
Beatern Sta Ua
State Dept Informed of Executions of Two American Prisoners
Washington December 28 The State Department received reports that two American gunmen in Puerto Negras have been executed and that the remaining slayers have been captured by American military authorities.
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Ity United Press
Washington, D.L
The
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Willniry
Fifty Bandits Shot Down By Troops
United States troops clashed with a band of outlaws near the Marfa border in a running fight. The engagement left many bandits wounded or killed and cavalry retook cattle and horses seized in the raid. Deserters from the Car rangs army were among those identified as Vilusta band members. Rumors linked the raid to propaganda efforts by Genin south of the HaL Grande.
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Marfa
Priennera
United States
Klng
Pipers
VilUsta
Carrangs
France Will Not Negotiate With German Peace Terms
France refuses to negotiate any German peace proposal now or in the future. Foreign Minister stated this in the Chamber of Deputies, with a response seen as the public’s clear stance against Bolshevik influence and Central Powers terms.
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France
United Press Wars
Chanter of Deputies
Tulsdao
Laratlon
Americans Killed as German Plane Bombs Camp
Two American privates in the woodcutters division were killed when a German bomber struck their camp. The narrative recalls a moonlit, snow-clad landscape as the night air attack unfolded at their field.
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United Prews
White Ball Grounds
Decrease in Illness at Army Camps Reported
A mid century Army health report notes reduced illness at camps with Surgeon General detailing measures. Coordination with medical staff and increased vaccination efforts are cited as key factors in improved troop wellbeing.
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Waobinston
Generis
Muoniity Metlingitts
Eclipse Observation Disturbed by Morning Clouds
An early morning eclipse observation was hindered by cloud cover and light interference. Reported observers noted that atmospheric conditions affected visibility and the totality timing may have been unclear.
A Case for Humane Society Demands Delivery Reform
The notice argues about mule and horse labor during busy periods and urges retailers to limit daily deliveries to prevent animal cruelty. It calls readers to slow down orders and avoid multiple deliveries daily to reduce stress on horses and improve welfare.
Weatherman Humorists Test Forecasts Today
A lighthearted weather blurb showcases the Weenies of Weather as they test quirky forecasts for a weekend. Readers encounter playful misreads and regional map doodles amid a mock meteorology feature.
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