Gen Leonard Wood Demand for Guns Delayed Troops Ready for France
United Press report recounts Secretary Baker testimony amid war material strains. General Leonard Wood pressed for early weapon supplies as 32 divisions were declared ready for France, while debates over machine guns and rifles continued. Allied needs outpace U S ammo and artillery, with production lag blamed on ramp-up and stockpiles failing to align with troop deployment.
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United Press
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Mwatow
Wie
Secratary Haker
Chamberlain
Balge
War Department
France
Baker
Pershing
Meinlay
Huelvilian Institutiona
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Tontage
Tt Wan
Guna
le Caet
Leonard Wood
Teun
Thay
Shuss Arrives in France Amid Noted Relief
Shuss arrives in France to join Aero Squadron No 2, with family and friends relieved. He trained at Fort Sill Oklahoma then Mineola North Carolina before deployment, recently visiting family six weeks ago as promotion uncertainty lingers.
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Worldis
Shusa li
Aero Squadron No
Abe
Hoa
Fort Sill
Olla
Mineola
N. C
Shien
Local Board Weighs Action On Exemption Claims
The local board reviews all exemption claims and notifies those with dependents. Applicants who qualified for exemption see their status confirmed while others receive new cards. The board will refer unresolved cases to the district board at Gre for final action by noon.
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Aratt
Witoh
Sittin
Wil
Carda
Gre
Union City
Bonede Natonca
Company A Officers Redeploy From Camp Hancock
A dispatch from Camp Hancock Augusta Georgia notes Company A may not depart until late spring with more officers to join. The report outlines a training regime and work schedule for the unit, including inspections, scouting, and daily military duties as part of redeployment plans.
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Camp Hancock
Hy Jamon Marvin Camp Hancock
Augusta
Sohortie
Tela
Menich
Corry Bakers Prepare War Bread Across City
Corry bakers comply with Food Administration requests by using about 10 percent corn flour in bread, with gradual increases toward 20 percent. Since last week Brown Baking Company began producing loaf flour mixtures, and weekly batches include wheat content as per official orders. City bakeries report steady implementation and new bread blends as directed.
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Joel Bakeries
Pood
3Rown Baking Company
Food Administration
Cily
County to pay largest share of joint workhouse cost
Erie County will contribute the biggest portion of the nine county project for a new joint workhouse. The share amounts to 21 percent of the total cost, calculated by population from the 1910 census. The arrangement covers Dewpatch and Erie counties and several others, with counties contributing according to their size.
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Erie County
Pennsylvania
Erie
Couwtord
Azlaua
Doerson
Today Is Wheatless Meatless Day in Washington
United Press reports the administration urged households to avoid both wheat and meat in a broader campaign to conserve food. The mood administration aims to extend wheatless and meatless practices beyond prior limits.
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United Pres
Washington
Jan
Wheatlaw
Uheatless
Hull Heads to Washington and Camp Humphrey Mission
Hull will travel to Washington D C to join A A Williams and then proceed to Camp Humphrey Virginia to assume duties tied to the government project. He departs from his current assignment at the Amontown Brakenhos Wil Werle plant this morning to begin the new post.
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Washington, D
A. A. Williams
Hull
Washington
Camp Humphrey
Coyaral
Hull Hay
Amentoun Brakenhos
Wilbur Hull
Trouble on Power Line Causes Brief Outage
A force from Corry Electric Wight Company departed for Lovells with reports of trouble on the power line. Power was briefly cut this morning due to transformer location issues and concerns over extensive damage. Crews are taking precautions to safeguard the plant and repair the line.
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Corry Electric Wight Company
Lovells -Waarn
Sivatd
St Elizabeth's Parish Meeting Highlights Patriotism Event
A shore gathering of St Elizabeth's Parish took place yesterday afternoon to elect officers including president and vice president. Parishioners, led by committee members, planned a commemorative program for the coming month focused on patriotic character traits and community service.
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St Eliabeth
Nall
Yseigren
Proemien
Santa Fe Locomotives Seized for Local Division Use
Railroad authorities report Santa Fe locomotives were commandeered by the Pacific Railways for local division service. The event follows recent inspections and reveals mixed operations under new orders, with some units assigned to private commerce while others remain at the main yard awaiting assignment.
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Santa FE
Keystone to Play Again Wednesday in Tight Clash
The Keystone team prepares for a Wednesday game after a prior defeat. Explanations are expected, with a probable neutral draw anticipated against Theale. Unconfirmed reports suggest University supporters gather at Morris Gad doctor as local fans anticipate a tense rematch.
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Mion
Moris Gad
Peace Idea Gains Momentum in Reichstag Debates
The report notes growing peace sentiment in Germany as the Reichstag’s main committee meets on Thursday to show public support. It cites Speaker von Heetling, remarks by Philips Schiedermann, and reactions to naval policy while observers warn of potential suppressions and civic protests. Public opinion polls suggest a majority favor peace terms.
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Fithoystage Mbniy
Sanaleston
Istriet
Alfred
Dnc
Ngmitta
Tata
JL Dente
Monny
Wilestny
Teresa Exo
Washington
Dan
Reichstag
Germany
Phe Reas
Philips Schiederman
von Heetling
Raphy
Wilsot
Saratin
Stewart
Jantor
East Coast Congestion Rises as Major Storm Hits
Weather dispatch reports severe eastern congestion and travel disruption from a sweeping storm. Officials warn the system strains will persist as roads and air routes experience heavy traffic, with Pennsylvania and other states affected and public advisories urging caution amid worsening conditions.
Urges Japan to Take More Active Part in War
Tokio dispatch reports a high official address urging Japan to join the Allies more fully in wartime. The minister blasts the cabinet for delay and demands action, arguing Britain should deploy warships and that Japan must honor pledges to Pacific interests.
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Japan
Tilted Press
Tokio
Jan
Tower
Hee Ozarkl
David
Vintivenok
Aie Cordini
Pacific
Germans Denounce Austrian Premier Speech
A German newspaper denounces Austrian Premier Count Czernin in a Jan 2 dispatch from Amstardan. It claims Czernin sent a copy of his Vienna speech to President Wilson before delivery and accuses Vienna of aligning with Wilson. The piece portrays German views on peacemaking with the United States.
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Amstardan
Cxernin
Papor
United States
Titusville Street Railway to Quit Services This Week
The Titusville Street Railway plans to halt service this week with rolling stock at the line, workers and officials signaling major disruption. A public notice notes potential delays, while the company faces the need to settle claims and address outstanding expenses. Local observers fear extended stoppage could affect daily commutes and business activity.
PUPILS SLEIGH RIDE ATTEND AMENITY PARTY
A Friday evening sleigh ride and party entertained pupils at a local venue. Mr and Mrs Crowell hosted guests including families and students, with safety noted as a priority.
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Henestent
Cpa
Selva Wietari
Jae Ho
Death of W. H. Wade reported in local obituary
William Wade, aged 62, longtime resident of Concord, died Sunday morning from injuries sustained Thursday. Survived by wife and two daughters, Charles and Kilie Wade. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at his home, burial in Concord Cemetery.
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Orlock
Twe Sont Ant
Charles
Kile Wit Wurle
Cincard Townalifi
Atle Proctor
Ralph Mc Uray
Eigt
Concord Centar
Mrs Clendenin III Unable to Visit City
J Desmond, chairman of the finance committee of Reed Grosa, received a telegram from New Castle stating that due to illness Mrs Clendenin would be unable to visit Corry tomorrow. The meeting planned for tomorrow evening at the high school auditorium is postponed until a later date, with notice to follow.
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J. Desmond
Nance
Reed Grosa
New Castle
Clendenin
Corry
Hteh Wahool
Death of John Baker in East Predentek district
John Baker, an old soldier, died at the Home of Myron Jackson on East Predentek Saturday evening after an illness. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock afternoon with brief rites led by a member of the United Brotherhood of alid note and were held at the David Qurtin cemetery in Columbus.
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Myron Jackson
East Predentek
Aia
Mr. Jackson
Rey Lunuty
United Bratharal
Tntenm
David Qurtin
Orsiaty
Coltnibuny
Weather note from Washington state missing essential details
Fragmentary weather snippet appears to mention Washington but provides no usable data on region timing temperatures or conditions. No concrete forecast or measurements are present to summarize.
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