Fire at Allegheny College destroys Wilcox Hall
A morning blaze gutted Wilcox Hall at Allegheny College Meadville destroying the chemistry department and its contents. Officials report repairs are uncertain with the fire origin undetermined and insurance around one thousand dollars. The incident disrupted the college on its hill while water pressure hampered firefighting efforts.
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Allegheny College
Meadville
United Press
Mondville
Wilcox Hall
Department of Chemistry of
Allegheny
Wehool
Molara Insurance
Wheat Rises Amid Excitement in Cornish Market Report
Chicago and New York markets show May wheat opening at 1.43 6-8 rising to 1.44 8-8 as a new multi year high. Liverpool spot wheat and flour prices advance with a 9 cent gain and 44 cent flour surge. Mrs Julian Heath, head of the National Housewives Union, protests to President Wilson over wheat and flour price increases amid export embargo rumors.
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Chicago
Jnly
Hp and Toys Traction
Liverpool
New York
Julian Heath
National Housewives' Union Today
Wilson
Europe
War dispatches recount Belgian and French front actions
United Press reports from Petrograd Vienna Berlin and Paris describe shifting fronts on the Eastern and Western fronts. German forces retreat toward Warsaw while Russian attempts on the Nida river appear abandoned. French gains near Arras and at Bois‑sons are tentative with trench fighting and renewed reinforcements.
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United Press
Petrograd
Jeff Haute Fine
Prysnia
von Hindenburg
Warsaw
Bjura
Vienna
Nida
Berlin
War Office
Mtg
Aisne
Solasons
Allly
Verdun Nave
Vistula Hue
Parla
Boissons
Russians Begin Swift Advance Morgaridge in East Prussia
A chaotic Corry election note reveals Morgaridge urging support for Olds after asking voters to withdraw. Morgaridge acknowledges his name remains on the ballot as a write in while praising Olds as a lifelong Corry resident and capable city commissioner candidate.
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Morgaridge
East Prussia
Warsaw
Corry
Choouo
Alexander Fa Gotne Ton ‘Bo
Morguridge
Journal
Olds
IL. W. Olds
Iabor
Tom
Earthquake Disaster Overwhelms Cities and Death Toll Soars
Reports from January 15 indicate a devastating earthquake in Sulanita and surrounding valleys. Officials fear total deaths may reach 40,000 with over 100,000 seriously injured as Rome mobilizes hospitals. Prince Colonna directs relief in the capital while Papal leadership intensifies Vatican aid amid widespread disruption.
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Walled Press
Tom
Prom
Sulanita
Howe
Pulte
Teg Joh
Rome
Feirk
Maglino de Mareta
Yall Beelow Avezuinno
Furrer Josu
Tin Parn
Prince Colonna
Rellofant
St. Martha Hospital
Loti
Worrital
Vatican
Henedictus
Columbus Case Heard at Warren
Messrs Brows curus taymious od G D Raymond and Mrs star garét Damon traveled from Columbus to Warren for a hearing at 10 oclock. The case brought by Mrs Mamon against G D Raymond centered on assault charges and was heard after earlier preliminary proceedings. Warren reports the matter did not develop into the serious issue early reports suggested, with the charge withdrawn and costs paid.
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Brows
Curus
Taymious
G. D. Raymond
Star Garét Damon
Warren
Columbus
Mamon
Cass
Mra
Damon
Cocking Main at Meadville Draws Big Crowds and Bets
The Meadville Tribune reports a large cocking main held on Thursday in Verdon township near Meadville. Cleveland contestants won the unit, with bets reaching into thousands of dollars. The event drew hundreds of spectators, with a lively crowd of gamblers, track followers, and residents attending the chicken fight near Water and Chestnut streets. Sheriff Roudebust was absent from Meadville.
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Bradford
Definnes
Cleveland
Meadville Tribune
Praerag
Meadville
Verdon Township
Water
Chestnut Streets
Ples
Roudebust
Murdered at Mount Pleasant near Standard
Two Standard residents John Musterrer and Victor Barlucek were shot from ambush on a country road near Standard. Musterrer died instantly while Barlucek died later in a local hospital. Frank Lebrecht is a suspect, being pursued by police.
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United Presant Pleasant
John Musterrer
Victor Barlucek
Standard
Musterer
Frank Lebrecht
Survey Work Near Corry Advances Highway Project
State Highway Department survey crew completes work east of Spring Creek toward Corry. Engineers prepare for south town survey toward Spartansburg, covering about seven miles of road survey and three miles of new location work. Monday, W. C. Duft departed Warren after being named inspector of equipment for the district.
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State Highway Department
Hisalty
Spring Creek
Corry Alty
Spartansburg
W. C. Duft
Warren
Lath
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Gapitel
Pimnsytveste
Cocking
Mount — Pleasant
Neilay
Wits
Christmas Savings Society
Christmas Saving Society
Cigelar
Citizens National Postal
Depository
Beswenke
Barlow
I.L. West
Parker
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