Weather record recalls 1816 hardships and cold season
An 1816 weather summary notes a mild spring followed by a severe cold, frosts, and heavy snows. It describes damaged crops in Vermont and New York, river flooding near New Orleans, and widespread frost across New England and the Mid-Atlantic, with a forecast of lingering cold into 1817.
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Pravihe Aganon
Ehuynderuttos
Faw Parsons
Anaty
Piplora
Ohio
Tentucky
Arif
Warn
Leo
Tito
Trovix
Lee
New England
New York
Europe
Wmland
Middle States
Parmery
Ten Cent Increase In Oil Prices Officials Announce Rise
A price uptick affects all Pennsylvania crude grades as the Brown agency offers 2.0 dollars per barrel for Pennsylvania oil. The move lifts costs toward the 20 cent mark, with Metoer, Commie and New Castle noted among affected areas. Prices for Flag and other grades rise accordingly.
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Frankirk
Pennsylvania
Bown Agency
Commie
New Castle
Chicago Bank Thelves Capture Bank Robbery Suspect
Police captured three male suspects in a Washington Park robbery at Jake Stahl’s yesterday. A woman led the raid and Ward was arrested in a boarding house where three women were found. The suspects tossed thousands of dollars from a window as their hideout was blown by a new flare. Loot recovered or destroyed was unclear. officials estimate $15,615 taken.
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United Presa
Chiowko
Aiepuetid of
Hatin
Jake Stahl
Wawhington Parke
Ie Mon Ward
Tonawanda Lumber Yard Fire Damages Plant and Cars
A major fire in Tonawanda destroyed the Alliger Box Company lumber yards crock and planing mill with estimated losses around 106000. Twelve loaded New York Central railroad cars on the Alliger Company siding were burned. The blaze began early this morning and caused extensive damage to facilities and equipment.
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Tonawanda
Ny Yi
New York Central Railroad
Alliger Company
Combined Army and Navy Attack Soon
Combined forces move to strike Valona as Montenegro and Albania fall. Austrian and Bulgarian units mass near the coast while naval elements await Allied coordination to assault the remaining stronghold. Ottoman defense present, with movements toward Valona from the north and sea.
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United Press
Rous
Tadmilion
Brandeis Named to U S Supreme Court Seat
President Wilken appoints Louis D Brandeis of Boston to succeed the late Justice Lamar on the Supreme Court. The nomination shocks some editorials praising him as the people's attorney and a prominent corporate critic. Brandeis, born in Louisville Kentucky and Harvard law graduate, rose from modest means to national prominence.
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Weohington
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Wilken
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Brandeis
Hoston
United States
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Brandeis Lo
Louisville
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Marly
People's Attorney
Seven Die in Montana Cold Wave Record
Seven people died as Montana faced a brutal cold spell the region has never seen. Sheridan county towns reported temperatures three degrees below zero, triggering urgent appeals to railway authorities for relief and raising fears of further mine-related accidents in the cold zone.
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Sheridan County
Sity
Zerv Hayehin
Slate Railway
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Yielnity
African liner Appam Believed Sunk Off Moroccan Coast
Reports from shipping agencies in Hull indicate the African liner Appam, en route from Jenker to Liverpool and Aden, is believed sunk off the Moroccan coast. The Treguntie later reported it found afloat with two Windrod passengers among casualties, as statements released today confirm.
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United Press
Hull
Rng
Jenker
Liverpool
Aioa
Treguntie
Appam
Wner
Jost
Declare Against War Armament at National Labor Conference
Delegates representing millions of British workers at the closing session of the National Labor Conference paced and drafted a resolution urging less armament for all nations. The document notes frictions among world powers and calls for disarmament steps and pacific policies.
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Bristol
Hog, Triuuary
Beay
National Labor Conference
Do Drintio
Quipmanta
Hue Rae
Ptesbat Ays
Flood Ravages Southern California Strain Rail Link
United Press reports severe floods in Southern California with two floodwaters in San Diego and widespread damage. Torrential rains and strong winds disrupted transport and left ships lost at sea with seven crew aboard a schooner believed to have sunk.
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United Press
Bix Francie
Swiss Apology Sent Over Lausanne Flag Incident
The Swiss government sent a formal apology to Germany after Swiss students tore the German flag from the Lausanne consulate. Berlin reports Germany seeks further investigation and a report on the incident and requests provision for a Swiss military guard at the consulate.
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Unita Ress
Berlin
Tollay
Atudents
Lausanne
Futuro
Planning New Ruler in Montenegro
A Vienna plan proposes to install Prince Mirko of Montenegro as ruler of a reconstructed Albania and Montenegro. Mirko, 35, is described as pro Austrian, with Vienna reportedly offering a throne to him and another noted candidate.
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Montenegro
Prince Mirko
United Press
Rome
Ika
Albania
Mirko
Hoc
Non
Kibe
Nicholas
Mirke
Vienna
Walia
Albans
Thousand Families Homeless in Flooded Memphis Area
In Memphis Tennessee and surrounding regions more than a thousand families are homeless as rivers Arkansas Black St Franois and White flood. Local towns like Litndell report devastation while residents evacuate to high ground and shelters. Emergency crews mobilize boats and volunteers to aid flood victims.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
St.Preanois
Litndell
Pine Blut
Weather Outlook Clouds Tonight Into Saturday
Cloudy conditions expected tonight with a transition to Saturday wth likely overcast skies. Forecast calls for minimal rain with mild temperatures and light winds across the region.
Wilson Ready For Trip West
President Wilson prepares for a westward trip with final address in Pittsburgh and return speech in Washington. Mrs. Wilson plans to accompany him to press for national defense as the count readies to depart before a train trip.
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Trip West
Washington, D
New York
Pitinhire
Washington
Jourdet Named Freshman Coach At Penn
Lon Jourdet son of Mr and Mrs Jourdet of the city and a University of Pennsylvania graduate is selected as coach of the next year's Freshman Football team at Penn. Former coach of the Penn backfield was his predecessor. Jourdet is a renowned expert and has stayed in Philadelphia after college, with several coaching offers.
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Mi Jourdet
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University of Permanylvania
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Keconding
Philadelphia
Ted
Fourdet
Penn Backurbant Wind
A Andient Jourdet
Penn
Collee
Jowrdet
Byron Dickson
Los
Bryan Issues Challenge to Murder Suspect in Wilson Case
Miami January 28 Former Secretary of State Bryansbu issues a challenge to President Wilton Lo Huline urging disclosure of his national defense plan before voters. The statement mentions input from munitionmakers and large corporations seeking a strong army. Edward Moran, charged with murder in Little Valley, N Y, is described as a known figure in local police circles. Moran’s prior record includes an earlier gunfight at a Bradford-area gambling dispute with a request for twenty five dollars.
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United Press
Miami
Fla
Bryensbua
Wilton Lo Huline
Tiryan da
Wuld
Congress
Bryan
Army
Navy
Edward Moran Woots
Wim
Uly Valley
Moron
Degres
Little Valley
Joent Pasies
New York
Biatriot
Maron
Hix Wek
Beidford
Moronna
Mallon
Sradford
Derby Men Called For Service
Tondo soldiers between ages 21 and 30 were summoned for military duty during the repriting period announced by the government. The call to service is set to begin in February.
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Derby
United Press
Tondo
Municipal Club Elects New Officers
At a meeting in the Payme building rooms Paul W. Stone was elected President James Mcinnes Vice President Cheater Striss Secretary and Dr L M Christie J B Mount were elected to vacancies on the board of directors The club plans a reorganization with new quarters equipment and features a calendar of dances for members and friends
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Payme
Paul W. Stone
James Mcinnes
Cheater Striss
Trewsyear
L. M. Christie
J. BH. Mount
Meadville Driver Dies After Van Collision
A van driver, Vito Oqum mieehlo, was killed today near the Erie depot in Meadville after a collision on the road. He died at Spenese Hospital, leaving a wife and child.
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Meadville
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Jan
Vito Oqummieehlo
Erie
Spenese
Erie Dispatch to Continue Under New Management
The Erie Dispatch will continue publishing after a brief pause. J. J. Parchell has been named View President and General Manager of the publication, with Mr. C. H. Strong retaining chief ownership and control of the paper.
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Erié Dispatch
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Dispatch
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Daughters of Isabella Install New Officers in City Chapter
The Daughters of Isabella Conception Court No. 98 held their installation ceremony last evening in the Maconbee room of the Horn building District. Miss Flora Blair of Corry presided. new officers include Downey as W G H, Mayme Wood as Secretary, Hazel Murrell as Treasurer, Helen Gollon as Prophetess, Grace Averay as Tribal, and others. Afterward members enjoyed social hour.
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W. G. Hh
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