Robbery at Briggs Home Sparks Quick Escape
A daytime break in at the Briggs residence on Want Peasant Street was discovered after a neighbor noticed entry. A thief, about thirty, forced entry, stole a forty dollar gold watch, but fled when he heard Mrs Briggs moving about.
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BBC
Ught
Beth ‘Tha
Fred Briggs
Ske
Viste
Wee
Wong
Mia
Utikke
Bourne Alo
Lolam
Pierce
Hong
Stephen Brig
Nor
Miter
Victrolak
Brigg
Ploro
Penna Railroad Found Responsible In Jury Verdict
Coroner's jury finds the Pennsylvania Railroad negligent in the death of Mathew McMahon, struck by a train at Parade Street crossing in Corry on January 18, 1918. The verdict blames the railroad for the fatality and notes gates at the crossing were not lowered. Attorneys expect a settlement with survivors.
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Penhayivania
Matt McMahon
Thin City
Ft P. RR
Hhrough Corry
Attornay G
Kincaid
Thie City
Tocaman
Thor
Brothar
Mendville
Gardot
Etevan Wits
Eirlo
Fohnh
Anipagines
Mathew McMahon
Mallon
McMahon
Pennaylyante
Parudo Street Cremata
Negilganon
Sid Penneylymaln
Bignad Ry B. Median Ao M
How, Jas
A. Hebs
Carl C. ‘Affemann
Timi W. Wwenyohelt
I G Mable
Mio
Wikator
Lilo
Kentucky City Flooded as Levees Break
United Prot Wickwan reports a major flood in Kentucky City where the Joywood hero broke this morning and more than fifteen hundred residents in the Tower sections were driven from their homes. River danger prompted early exits and a close watch. The manufacturing district suffered several feet of water flooding Timber Industry plants and thousands of workers.
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United Prot
Second Zeppelin Raid Over Paris Reported
Paria January 31 German Zeppelins conducted a second raid over Paris within twenty four hours. Ten bombs were dropped with no reported damage. One struck a field in a suburban area and another near a factory, both causing no injuries. The attacking airship, not alight, disappeared after a brief French antiaircraft response. French papers urge immediate retaliation and warn of further aerial assaults by German Zeppelins and German air fighters.
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Tasted Tre
Paria
Paris
Garwian
Zepnovian
Quarantine Costly Report On Pennsylvania Foot and Mouth Outbreak
The State Veterinarian Marshall releases a detailed report on the foot and mouth disease epidemic in Pennsylvania. It states total plague costs reached about 700000 dollars, with 28001 cattle and 18601 other animals affected. Quarantines affected Corry area farms near Erie County, and statewide 178 farms were under quarantine. Indemnity for cattle losses was high, with figures reflecting extensive measures and farm losses.
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Marshall
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Corry
Tn Hire
Ponsaylvanta
Mother and Son Slain At Buffalo
The Telpar family suffers a deadly attack on Orchard Park road when a masked assailant shoots Mrs Conrad Telpar, 7, and her son Von Fred as they repair a stalled car. Miss Aiaco Telpar wounded. son John Telpar survives after a struggle. Clues include a handkerchief, tiger prints, and a hammer used by thieves.
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Tasted Press
Buffalo
Conrad Telpar
von Fred
Aiaco ‘Telpar
Orchard Park
Lwo Milles
Ueally
John ‘Telpar
Aimself
Consol O Fiennan
Alstar
Dapler
Telper
Blae Ramiths
Purus
Joh
Von
New York
Jon Bhaineann
Bank Raid Keeps Pitts Bank Deposits Flowing
A large crowd formed at Patners Deposit Savings Bank in Pitts on January 1 as withdrawals continued. Police kept order while investigators pursue charges against those who spread false offers about the bank and detectives press the case for immediate arrests.
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United Presa
Pittebare
Longines
Patmners Deposit Savings Bank
Surprise Party Honors Mr Harden on Birthday Evening
A surprise party for Mr Jamon Harden was held Saturday at his home on the South atest. The evening featured music and dancing and a luncheon prepared by Mrs Harden. Out of town guests included Mr Wail Mea Henry LaQuay from James town Miss Ball Piper from Salamanca and WH Billie from Now Castle.
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Jamon Harden
Baat South
Mire. Harden
Wail Mea
Henry LaQuay
Jamestown
Miss Ball Piper
Salamanca
Billie
Now Castle
Annual Fair Meeting Signals Corporate Action
A Dunkirk area notice announces an annual meeting of stockholders of the company. W W Morgan Ridge serves as secretary. Directors will be elected and officers chosen. The meeting follows a preliminary gathering and includes a vote on company governance. Local observers expect updates on the firm’s business and leadership.
No Word From Lost Submarine
United Press report from Washington says no word or trace has been received from the United States submarine missing off Charleston. Grave fears are entertained that the submarine and its craft may be sunk. Navy officials hope the vessel is only lost, perhaps disabled, while fleets from Charleston and Norfolk scour waters from Cape Hatteras to Charleston for K-65.
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United Presa
Washington, D.C
United States
Sun Marie
Charleston
Navy
All Norte
Venus Pullera
Lorepeda
Norfolk Navy Yarde
Cape Hattaris
Flood Warnings Issued Across Major Rivers
United Press reports new flood warnings issued by the Weather Bureau as stretches of the Ohio Mississippi and Arkansas valleys face continued high water. Officials warned the floods may linger, elevating risk for communities along the affected basins.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Ohio
Miusinsipp
Arkanna
Feder Weather Bureau
Corry Fans Prepare for Jamestown Boxing Card
Corry fans will travel to Jamestown for a six round bout featuring Rawson of Corry against a Jamestown foe under the ring name Buce. Main event in nearby city showcases Battling Kopin versus Curley Kounts, with several other fighters on the six bout card.
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Wnthinslanty
Jamestown
Jamestown Athletic Chih
Sours
Rhone
Young ‘Rawson
Cty
Buce
Rawson
Battling Kopin
Curley Kounts
Hirle
Cirroll
Battling Allén
Erin
Elmer Donne
Buffalo
Johnny Wander
Erie
Downie Maynard
Summand
Clarence Miller
War +ton
Viomily Fio
Italians Fortifying Valona Voice From Alfan Panian
Fragmentary dispatch reports Italian forces strengthening defenses at Valona and near Alfan Panian port as reinforcements land. Stay alert for further confirmation on dates and exact units involved.
Soldiers Bodies Found In Tragic River Incident
United Press reports two soldiers bodies recovered today near a river crossing at the United States outpost. Local authorities say the men were last seen during a nighttime patrol and divers recovered one body from the water while the other remains missing as rescue operations continue.
Lamar Goes 10 AtL Race Report
The fragment notes Lamar finishing a ten lap or 10 lap event with unclear details. It mentions Andlal Moiyah and a possible SEE or Vid Lamar reference, but the segment remains unreadable for full context or results.
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Ats Veel
Aimpereap
Andlal Moiyah
Ps F
President Wilson Guarded in Chicago on Trip to Milwaukee
Five hundred special policemen under government secret service watched over President Wilson and the bride as their car lounged at Lavalle Street Station for two hours before starting for Milwaukee. A procession of brief speeches was planned at Waukegan Racine and other points during the Chicago leg of the trip.
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Chicago
Wilsbn
Tin Bride
Milwaukee
Lavallestreet
Northwestern
Mi Twaukee
Bam
Waukeesan
Konipuhu
Racine
Government munition plant stance shown in Wilson address
President Wilson arrived to a greeting as crowds gathered in Waukegan. He faced questions about his stance on American rights to aid belligerents and travel on belligerent ships, while reaffirming support for government owned munition plants. He argued for federal ownership and control in wartime production.
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United Press
Waukegun
Vipon
Wilson
Fo Romink
Woyerat Militutes
Durie
Pleogeasion
Amerie
Washington
Rio
Slayer Still Eludes Erie Authorities
Erie telephoned report says county and city authorities made little progress locating the killer of August Muter whose body was found on Raspherry Street. Police say there was a young foreigner arrested on suspicion but later freed. no arrest by 2 pm. The victim had blunt force trauma to the skull and was placed under a blanket on the roadside.
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Erie
Miuterum
Yisil Lothe
Hele
Fregla
Erle
Kia Woung
Mutorum
Raspherry Street
Matorom
Committee to Probe Brandeis Appointment Names Panel
United Press reports Senator Overman of the Judiciary Committee named a four member panel to investigate and report on the appointment of Louis Brandeis to the Supreme Court. The group includes Chilton Meteher Waluhy Clarke and Cummins, with Democrats and Republicans represented.
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United
Washington
Senator Overman
Louis Brandeis
Young Wife Reappears Then Vanishes Again in County
In Petroleum Center the Rosa family reports their adopted daughter vanished from home after a marriage to a man from Vinton City. The couple wed at Willcottville, and the girl later returned after the young man was jailed at Bear Lake. Now the daughter has disappeared once more, with county detective teams following leads across Venango and Warren counties.
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Rosa
Petroleum Center
Rowe
Vinton City
Willcottville
Bear Lake
Bong
Womé
Warren County
Venango County
Shi Nan
Ero County
Optimism in Washington on Lusitania talks
In Washington January 11 optimism grew over Lusitania after the Berlin foreign office reportedly prepared a final note to the State Department. Officials said confections and clarifications from Col. House and direct talks with Lansing boosted hope that Berlin and Washington would swiftly advance the understanding and conclude the diplomatic exchanges.
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United Presa
Washington
United Press
I Aline
Berlin
State Department
Colb ‘M. House
Lusltania
Jt 44
von Bernstort
Lansing
Col. House
Berlin Seethes Over Imminent Blockade Claims
An exclusive interview quotes Admiral Holusendoch asserting a powerful blockade of German ports by England is impossible. He says submarines in the Baltic are not a deterrent and Russia, Sweden, and Britain would respond, leaving a broader blockade unworkable and ineffective.
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United Press
Berin
Germany
England
V Jappelle
Holusendoch
Ald
Wittin
Balter Baye
Sweden
Wien
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