London Kicks Off War Parliament Reconvening Ceremony
United Jews in London report November 11 opening of Parliament with troops in khaki, King George and Queen Mary in gilt coach, Prince of Wales in uniform. Spies hunted by Scotland Yard as crowds, refugees, and war mood fill the ceremony. Messages from Petrograd and West Africa bolster resolve, while Berlin casualty figures and ships near Bordeaux spark Allied hopes. The King urges measures toward a successful end to the war.
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United Jews
London
Empire
Scotland Yard
Germany
George
Queen Story
Kitchhener
Prince of Wales
Kabki
Iheing
Queen
Petrograd
Ruafa
Turkey
Tag
Tadey
British West Africa
Iadera
Wort
Bordeaux
Diximude
Beween Nieuport
Admiralty
Ameri
de Sared
$400000 Fire Destroys Glass Plant in Virginia
A fire in Jeanette, Virginia, caused an estimated 250000 in damages to a glass plant and a storage workhouse, destroying a long building and equipment. Firefighters from Jeanette and Greensburg battled the blaze though the factory’s owner, American Window Glass, faced significant losses.
Progress in early power line work near the city
Men under Mr Tonnant of the Electric Lighting Company advance plans for the new transmission line linking Corry and Union City plants of the Interstate Intersta company. Poles along the route 48 Lovella miles from the city are set, with fifty three inch circumference poles ordered. Right of way purchased, first consignment received, weather permitting power to reach the city by mid February.
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Erie City Company
Prisoners of Emden Reported by London Journal
The Admiralty announces Captain von Muller of the cruiser Emden, sunk by the British cruiser Sydney, was rescued as a prisoner of war. Prince Praun Joseph of Hohengollern, serving on the Emden, was captured but wounded and is also held with honors of war.
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Speclar
London
von Muller
Emden
Prince Praun Joseph
Hohengollern
Neuten
SNL
Stanfords Aim to Break Record at Thanksgiving Benefit
Stanford Howe Company led by Chief Andrey Paulson will start selling tickets for a equal Thanksgiving Ball event. The fundraiser, aiming to raise about 500 dollars, features local and out of town talent, with the manual Altair promising to excel prior shows. Organizers expect larger turnout and surpass all prior records this year.
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Milday
Andrey Paulson
Stanford Howe
Gor
State Armory
Soria
Stanford Boye
Mora
Ayer
Sixty Five New Cases Reported
United Press reports sixty five new cases of the cattle disease found at the National Dairy Show in Chicago. Federal authorities announce ongoing combat against the epidemic with quarantines in place across Erie County New York and sixteen Pennsylvania counties. A herd was slaughtered at Swissvale and strict inspection continues nationwide to stamp out the outbreak.
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United Press
Washington
Chicago
Erie County
New York
Pennsyivania
Swissvale
Perth
Joyship Jason Set to Sail This Saturday
A United Press report from New York details Joyship Jason’s scheduled sailing on Saturday. Lieutenant Commander C. E Courtney, aide to Santa Claus, oversees gifts for war orphans as donations respond to the appeal. The voyage from Brooklyn Navy Yards to the Europe-bound terminal faces delays. the mission aims to load cargo in forty eight hours before departure.
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United Press
New York
C. E Courtney
Kirst
Sauta Claus
Jason
Brookly Navy Yards
Bison Terminal
Mtawlyg
Gwily
Hurape
Euope
Europe
Japanese Torpedo Boat Sunk Case Against Dairyman Decided
The jury found William Rouse not guilty but ordered payment of costs. The case, brought by a State Pure Food Agent, opened in Erle before Alderman Barker and featured several weeks of testimony. Kincaid and Kincaid of Ulm City represented the defendant, and many locals testified for the defense during the prolonged trial.
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William Rouse
Erle
Barker
Kincaid and
Kincaid
Ulm City
Wismille
Corry
Sno
Japanese torpedo boat No. 48 blown up in harbor event
Fragmentary report describes a Japanese torpedo boat being destroyed in the harbor by an explosion or attack. It notes German-planted instruments and mentions the rescue of some crew, with unclear surrounding context and dates.
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Uy United
Ottotatly
Ynie
Turbor
Amlio
Autograph Bazaar Next Week In Corry City
A two day Autograph Bazaar opens Tuesday evening at the church auditorium. Prof LeRoy Campbell and Mrs Campbell of Wareo offer their services with Corryites aiding. The event includes a concert by Misses Barnes Prioleau and Althea Piller, followed by a bazaar of autographed items donated by locals. A Wed evening supper in the chapel dining room ends the event with additional features.
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LeRoy Campbell
Campbell
Wareéo
Hava
Andy Corryite
Ite Newa
Barnes and Praile
Wilson
Althea Piller
Herg
Villa Rebuffs Carranza Offer as Villa Seizes Command
In Texas, the Mexican convention at Aguas Calientes rejected Carranza’s provisional presidency. Villa then attacked General Jose Robles, naming him minister of war, and appointed Robles as commander of the northern military division. Villa also becomes Commander in Chief of all forces under the convention.
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Umno ET Eas
WiPaso
Texas
Alexican
Aguas Galventer
Carranza
Accurane
Villa
Jose Busobel Ibles
Turner
Robles
Aguas Catien
Weather Fair Then Colder Tonight and Thursday
Fair and colder conditions move in tonight with a drop in temperatures. Thursday will see continued chilly air, light winds, and dry skies across the region.
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Lovells
Stanfords
Joyship
Erie
First Presbyterian Church
Oil City Crust Company
Citizens National Bank
United States Depository For Postal Savings
Desmond
SG. B. Marlow
Fa.j. Wert
A. W. Parker
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