Germans Launch Fresh Drive on Paris as Allied Resistance Grows
German forces of ten army corps press toward Paris while French and British troops rush reinforcements to threatened AISNE positions. A large Paris garrison departs toward the front as divisions from England are fed into Dunkirk linked sectors. The government asserts confidence that by today General Joffre will gain decisive control.
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British South African Troops Seize Swakopmund Amid Turmoil
January reports from Petrograd and London describe British South African units occupying Swakopmund in German Southwest Africa with minimal casualties. Simultaneously Soviet and Russian forces reportedly rout Turkish units at sea and on land, while Paris dispatches note ongoing trench operations and renewed German pressure near Soissons and Paris as tension grows across the theatre.
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Coast Evacuated Along Belgian Coast In War Move
A distorted notice from Amsterdam reports German forces being driven from several Belgian coast towns. British and Belgian troops reportedly recaptured key positions as German withdrawal continued, with Marlakorke noted as a remaining point of resistance.
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Hazelton Colliery Destroyed in Major Fire
The Highlan Colliery of the G. D. Markie Company was totally destroyed by fire this morning. Nine hundred men were left idle as the colliery buildings and nearby property suffered heavy damage. Clerk Howard Howle was instantly killed when a timber collapsed while workers tried to save belongings. Other parts of the company’s property outside the colliery will remain in operation.
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Pennsylvania case against railroad ends in verdict for defendant
In Kane Pennsylvania a Polish priest Rev Niebalski sued for 50000 alleging injuries from a collision with a Hecht engine. The jury found for the railroad and awarded the priest nothing. Evidence included detectives tracking the priest and witness testimony on marriages performed. Separately Mrs Leary won 12700 against the road for auto collision injuries.
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Shehick
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May Wheat Drops Sharply on Opening Notice
May wheat declined 1 2 cent at opening after starting at 144 12 and slipping another 3 4 cent following a brief recess. May options fell to 140 as traders rushed about the floor in a volatile market session.
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Chelago
Ice Tongs Slip Hurt Man Near Auer Pond Farm
About four o clock yesterday Clarence Miller aged 67 assisting in storing Joe on the other farm from the Auer pond was severely cut about the nose and eyes when ice tongs slipped and struck him on the head. Dennett was called to dress the injuries which were serious but not life threatening. Miller was said to be recovering as of the morning.
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More Quakes Felt in Italy Amid Vatican Shocks
A Vatican area quake sequence continues with 164 distinct shocks since the major tremor. Most were minor and not perceptible. the instrument chief relayed that further variations are unlikely as the period nears its end.
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Rome
Yatican
Relentista
Democrats Hold Caucus After Senate Session
UPI report states Democratic Senators are holding a caucus this afternoon to map out strategy for completing the current season's program. The note places Wavaneton as the location with Jay noted as a source.
Farm man Jowell pleads guilty in humane society case
Hills Jewell, a farmer near Corry, was arraigned before Alderman Porter on a charge tied to a fall on the sidewalk. He pleaded guilty, paying a ten dollar fine and court costs. The case was brought by the Corry Humane Society after a warrant served by Constable J. C. Smith. Several local residents testified beneath tense court activity, but the defendant’s guilty plea obviated further testimony.
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Indies
Senate clash over prohibition at Boule debate
In Washington DC on January 16 a bitter clash during the District of Columbia prohibition amendment debate left the vice president unable to restore order for a time. Senator Shepard accused Senator James of unfair methods, while both sides traded sharp retorts as the saloon issue heatedly dominated proceedings.
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Nineteenth Installation Of Corry Hive Marks Eventful Evening
The Corry Hive No 44 held its nineteenth annual installation in the city with Miss Netlin Lounsbury of Warren as guest of honor and Great Commander of the Lady Maccabees in the state. Officers installed included Nettle Young, Mary Croker, Carrie Palmer, Hannah Crapser, and others. A program featured miles of reading and a dancing party with about two hundred guests. the event was described as one of the most eventful in the local fraternity’s history.
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Mary Croker
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