Fire Devours Franklin Store. 75,000 Loss
A large blaze destroyed Vito and property valued at 1,000 in Franklin. G Lamierton owned the store building and insured losses exceed 20,000. Several nearby shops and households reported damage or smoke exposure as firemen battled the flames for hours, with nine people evacuated from the basement. The incident involved several businesses and local residents as witnesses and responders.
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Diateiit
Ine
Rhettyad
William
Empire
Atoro
G. Lamierton
Inince
Hougehold
Wsurmnes
Howarhold Goody
Inmurdin Ferchants
Josney
Amoke
Harry M Son
Shoe Atore
Hemaley
Lavien Atore
Marilit Tuononmar
Phipps
Sykea
August Young
Atonic Lodge
Noun
Ho Yeraynn
Wilson
Thorn
Lurks
Robinson
Wallet Temple
Luton
Weint
Tito
Plu
Temple
Torbade
Lenas
Rouch
Lea Dewiler
Rohin
Bilt Alde
England Replies To U S Note On Neutral Trade
In Washington the United States reported England has made a tentative reply to the American note concerning interference with neutral nations. The State Department predicted a full reply would be ready by Friday. In Chicago a basement fire fatality details and a coroner’s report emerged, describing a blaze seen in the night with three feet of water in the basement and a likely accidental cause.
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United Preas
Washington, D. C
Jengland
United States
Butte Lansing
Howe
Robinson
Vath
Grimm
Pallad Orn
Cor Hold
Hilandé
Mike O'Neil
A. d. Banron
Meldhroy
Angel
Thorn
Commission Approves Remodeling Plan for City Building
City Commission reviewed remodeling plans and specifications prepared in the engineer's office. Plans include removing a nonfunctional front and reconstructing with a modern plate glass façade and copper trim. An updated approach to two large store rooms and a new stairway connecting to city offices will enhance access as bids open early next month.
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City Commission
Ween Ing
Coppar
Bida
United States Flatly Refuses Berlin Terms
United States and Germany exchange rebuttals over Lusitania settlement terms in Washington as Secretary Lansing and German envoy Berzntor oppose each other. Officials insist Washington will not adopt wording that implies torpedoing and wrongful death attribution.
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United States
Berlin
Neighborhood prisoner pleads in shooting of girl
In a township near Umbenton a 19 year old woman, Alain Folly, was shot in the abdomen by a neighbor after an altercation. The assailant, Frank Giudice, 30, was arraigned and bound over for Erie court. The case stemmed from long standing trouble between the families, with Giudice claiming intoxication and amnesia. Dialectal phrasing and garbled OCR obscure details.
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Vrankiin
Lo Ownerin
Joruberann
Umbenton Hinl
Alain Folly
Ol City
Howpital
Atlee
Framklin Jn
Hassani
Hans
Frank Tel Giudice
New Castie
Dy Ohler Davin
Maglcorate
Shields
Dollee Court
Erie
James DeBias
Pirit Avenue
Davin
New Castle
Det
Wrank Lite
Wiquor
Brie
Ford Peace Tribunal In Session In Stockholm
United Press reports the Ford Peace Tribunal in Stockholm began its first regular session. Financial representatives of Ford declared the tribunal will undertake a comprehensive study of the causes of the war and seek lasting peace.
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Ford
Manent Mom Pearibunal
Stockholm
Wall Street Booms After Steel Report
New York January 26 Wall Street opened with optimism after the United States Steel Corp reported quarterly earnings surpassing all previous periods by at least 6 million dollars. The strong results sparked renewed belief in corporate profits and a fresh wave of market optimism.
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New York
Wall St
Taltad States Steel Corporation
U. 8
Dhraemantha
Former Local Resident Dead
Former local resident Mrs Sarah Volato Storer Coleman died in Rochester New York in January 2004. She was the widow of the late Dr Whitey and mother to a daughter and two sons. Survivors include a husband, a daughter, a brother and a sister, plus several relatives in Beaverdam and nearby areas.
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Sarah Volato Storer Coleman
Rochester
N. Y
Ral Allven
Coleman
Whitey
Gad
Parry ‘Morar
Thin City
Mru
Harriet
Alla
Beaverdam
David Soran
Ull
Amon Btoree
Ndlowte
Ajo
Note to German Sent Today on Lusitania Issue
United States Secretary of State Lanning handed to Ambassador von Bernstorff after a State Department meeting. The Maal proposals regarding the Lusitania settlement were presented in a final communication urging Germany to acknowledge the attack’s reality and to enable a response to its government.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Lanning
Amassador von Bertstor
State Department
Lusitania
United States
Inelsta
Germany
Enbie von Berantort
Villa Secure in Mountains Amid Mexican Conflict
United Press reports Villa maintains secure position in the mountains as Carranza forces pursue him dead or alive. Refugees arriving from interior Mexico confirm intensified pursuit and fear for Americans and foreigners in the region. Reports on Villa's whereabouts vary, with headquarters possibly in the mountains.
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EL Pago
Progrésa
Carranzista
Villa
Moxies
Willintaa Atmont A Fonti
Mex
Conta
Interchange Siding Project at Lovells Improves Conditions
The Pennsylvania Railroad expects to complete the Lovells interchange wings to relieve congestion on the Corry gate and handle shipments from the Pittsburgh district. The project will shift Canadian Pacific traffic to Lovells for pickup by local trains, with the new sidings anticipated to be in service early next week and improve yard conditions along the Rudin Tor and Ajse planth.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Lovella
Wastin and Pittsburgh
Lovells
Corry Garde
Piucvbureh
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pennsylvania
Corry
Talim
Eldings
Allied barrage hits German positions in Belgian coast action
Monitora of the alles Laday reports a joint Anglo French operation along the Belgian coast, shelling Wertend and German stations at Knocke and near Helsle. The night brought considerable damage from the distant shelling as the allies used a pernal shadow tactic in the afternoon.
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United Prins
Amstardam
Monitora
Wertend
Yespern
Iso
Knocke
Ner Helsle
Think Big Walk Out Averted By United Press
Delegates representing miners from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Utah plan to meet operators in Mobile Alabama on February 7 to press wage demands. President White says a general walkout by about 400000 miners in April is avoided for now though support remains split within the union.
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Mobile
Ala
United Press
Oder
Trwan
White
Mateates All U
State Restes Defense Begins In Mohr Case
Providence R I Jan 4 The state rested and the defense began in the Mohr murder trial. The final prosecution witness remained steady on cross examination. Attorney General Rica turned the case to defense attorney Gushing who moved to dismiss the indictment arguing the murder was committed by the person named but the court overruled. Mrs Mohr expected to take the stand later today as the first defense witness.
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United Press
Providence
R. 1
Wtito Today
Mohr
Capt
Monthan
Rica
Gushing
Mobry
Anniversary Party at the Heath Home
An anniversary celebration was held at the Heath Home in Unie City to honor Meyd Mes and Ralphhewth. Friends gathered at the residence off Macadam Road north of Unie City for the event with oysters served and cards exchanged.
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Meyd Mes
Ralphewth
Unie City
Carde
Charlton Freed Slayer Arrives Home
New York reports Porter Chaynon, who killed his actress wife at Lake Como, Italy, returns to the United States after extradition and conviction. He receives a six year sentence, with five years already served credited, and an early release granted. The case stirred wide attention in both the United States and Europe.
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United Press
New York
Porter Chaynon
Lake Como
Taly
Maly
Charlton
Riew
Europe
Planning New Revenue Legislation Begins in Washington
United Pros reports January 26 that House Ways and Means will hold an interim conference to consider four proposed revenue measures. Initial steps include examining income tax concepts, wartime imposts, personal exemption amounts, and federal borrowing implications as lawmakers study new revenue options.
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United Pros
Washington
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