Allies Expect Huns To Make New Peace Offer
Allied diplomats in Washington today voiced belief that Germany, though militarily strong, is beaten and may seek peace overtures within the next months. Officials say Russia’s collapse could hasten German moves, and that long war weariness will push Berlin toward suitable terms before decisive Allied victory. Peace offers are being prepared to win broader acceptance when presented.
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Washington
Dun
Germany
Huwalé
Iar
Urge Call for Men Now Twenty One
United from Washington reports Major General Crowder’s annual War Department note on immediate registration of all men who have reached age 21 since the draft law began. If adopted it could add about 500000 new soldiers yearly by freeing older registrants and those exempted from the draft.
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United
Washington
Growder
War Department
Crowder
Department
Insanity Found in Luxberg Plotter Case
A terse medical report concludes that Luxberg Plotter is insane after months of Strist observation of the German Tininter. The authorities state that the minister’s conduct is troubled and that the situation will be addressed in due course.
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Buenoa Ayres
Jan
Onixbure
Crawford Man Nearly Electrocuted
Crawford, 3-W. A. Smith, aged OT, was nearly burned today after contacting thousands of volts at the Northwestern Pennsylvania Railroad power house. He was brought to Meadville hospital in serious condition wearing rubber boots which likely saved his life.
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W. A. Smith
Northwestern
Fennoytvania Railroad Company
Harmonsburg
Meadville
Smith
Compensation Volume in Seventh Pennsylvania District Surges in 1917
The Seventh Pennsylvania Compensation District which includes several counties shows a doubling of claims in 1917 and awards more than double 1916. Referee Scott Smith of Kane logged 266 compensation hearings and 47 disallowed claims, with 63,426.67 dollars paid on petition claims and 61,844.78 dollars total referee awards for the year.
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Pennsyltvants
Hrte
Warren
Crawford
Merver
Armstrong
Mulean
Venango
Forest
Kane
Kateree
Retarea Smith
Pittsburg
Smith
Agresmanta
Iby
Thirtern Apponta
Moynmber
Clarion
Camp Lee Conditions Are Good At Lawrence Field
Private Field reports Camp Lee conditions in Lawrence Field are generally good. Food is wholesome, uniforms adequate, drilling proceeding rapidly, and officers mostly competent with few faults noted. recruits face initial adjustments but remain content and prepared for the huge preparation ahead.
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Lawrence Field
Camp Lee
Feld
Corry
Corry Mes
Campy
Duite Xenerat Butt Field
Ga zint a Club event honors Washington bound appointee
Mrs. Paul Stone hosts Gaetna Club gathering on East Congress to honor Elizabeth Lyons departing Saturday for Washington DC to take a War Department appointment. Guests send best wishes as the new regular club forms, focusing on knitting, socializing, and local charity while music and dancing entertain.
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Paul Stone
Gaeta Chub
Catherine Armstrong
Congress Street
Duey Eleabeth Lyons
Saturiay
Washington D. C
War Department
Cme Iito
Haaron
Wi 1A
Weaully Fastidioux
Hospital Directors In Session Discuss Heating Upgrade
At a Corry City Hospital board meeting last evening the main topic was heating and building concerns. A coal burner and a coal-fired water boiler to replace gas were discussed, to be connected when gas returns. The X Ray machine was promised for later information. The superintendent Milly Nugent reported encouraging progress and a shift toward better patient care.
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Board of Threctora
Corry City Hospital
Huld
Ehter
Milly Nugent
Lange Liérenne
Avinder
Paliente Viking
War Savings Stamps and Thrift Certificates Promote Patriotism
The article urges widespread purchase of War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps to fund wartime needs and inculcate thrift. It notes past sale figures, explains maturity values and conversion options, and appeals to citizens to sacrifice and support troops through automatic reinvestment and disciplined saving. It emphasizes patriotic duty and the goal of teaching thrift for postwar life.
Italian Offensive Proves Successful From Maye Rivet Position
A foreign dispatch reports Italian forces breaking Austrian lines along the western front. Austrian aviation dropped bombs near Venice but Italian and Pontine troops reinforced and captured key positions. Front lines show Austrians unable to halt the advancing Italian columns as gains are consolidated.
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Balied Prenny
Maye Rivel
Auatro Cermani
German Socialist Not Agreed Rolland Bradley Serv ing in France With American Engineers
Prienda Bradley of Findley Lake has word from Rolland Bradley that the young man serves with American engineers overseas in France. Bradley, well known to Findley Lake visitors as the official fixer for their trips, was assigned to an engineers division in mid September and sent overseas with the first contingent of American ha biters. He reports he is enjoying the work and expects to stay abroad for some time. his return to Findley village for local work is not imminent.
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Moporia
Watiely
Fife
Prienda
Rolland Bradley
Findley Lake
France
Bradley
Hodts
Bradley Gnilsted
Renview
Luu
Findley Village
Small Came
German Socialists Oppose Separate Peace with Russia
Reports from Amsterdam and Berlin indicate the Holy German Socialists oppose any separate peace with Russia. The Reichstag main committee is expected to meet in a few days to set policy on Russia.
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Amsterdam
Rissia
Reichstag
Russia
Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Recap in Corry
The January meeting of the Avril lary i Corry Hospital auxiliary discussed entertainment plans for hospital benefit. Two new members, Mrs Walter Bhor and Mrs R. M. Weaver, were welcomed. Annual officer slate elected with Mrs Reed as President. other officers include View Presidents Mrs W Y Morganridge and Mrs Whigwhold Bentley, Secretary Mrs Sidney Sida, Corresponding Secretary Mrs D J Alexander, and Treasurer Mrs Ibby Lalimore.
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Avrillary
Another Death at Erie Reported by Coroner Jury
Coroner's jury in Erie yesterday ruled Voas Franke a Roumanian laborer died from an overdose of morphine given unknowingly to him. He was found dead December 22 in a rooming house. The inquest concluded the death resulted from morphine overdose.
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Eerie Yester
Voas Franke
Cardot
Franke
Perton
Brumbaugh Names Major Wilcox Mine County Police Superintendent
Harrisburg Jan 8 Major Clyde D Wilcox of Corry was appointed Superintendent of the Volunteer State Police of Mine County the announcement came shortly after noon.
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United Pros
Harrisburg
Gay, Brumbaugh
Clyde D. Wilcox
Corry
Volunteer State Police
Mine County
State Highway Department Reopens Bids for Road Work
The State Highway Department today re advertised for bids to build roads in Wayne and Clearfield counties. The program aims to ensure future contractors meet state requirements and comply with permits issued to assist in project execution.
Social Notes of Interest and Local Club Activities
Social notes report a Woodmen of the World and Ladies Circle officer installation at 8 PM with a social session and refreshments. It notes the Mitchell Sager wedding in Pittsburg on December 28, with the bride to reside in Washington DC. Also mentions resumed club programs after holidays, home mission society meeting at First M B Church, and Corny Review gathering with initiation for canal datea.
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Woodmen of the World
Ladies Circle
Woodman
Kriase
Washington, D.C
Home Missionary Society
M. Ib
F. J. Raab
J. Bagley
California
Raab
FH. Brooks
Corny Review
Board of Commerce Directors Met in Regular Session
The Hearts Cony commerce board met last night to discuss city business including work assignments, a proposed bill ready for publication in two days, and confirmations of charity and bond subscriptions. Members approved new applicants for membership and discussed forming a Juvenile Board of Commerce as a quasi military youth group.
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Hearts Cony
Merce
Busines
Vitews
Oval
GL Barlow
Red Cross
WV. Olds
Wiieh
Murry Aur
Mest Hunt Conmitttee
J. F. Anatin
Pitetry
Corry
Corry Art Stone Company
Malmor
W. A. Steen
Central Garage
Charles Suapiro
City Delivery
Williams ‘Brothers
Putuire
Butler Coal Dealer Under Arrest in Federal Probe
Butler, Jan, and Harry Hamilton, president of Standard Coal Company, were arrested at the Nixon Hotel today. Federal officials accuse Hamilton’s company of selling coal to consumers at above market prices for more than the prior price. Hamilton will be held for federal court on the charge as District Attorney Haines announced this afternoon.
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United Pres
Butler
Jan
Harry Hamilton
Standard Coal Company
Nixon Hontel
Federal oMoiala
Privonan
Pittaburg
Te Charee
Hamilton Sa
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