Olds Gains Direct Authority Over Water Supply Case
City Commissioner LW Olds acts for the city after board approval, directing Potter to secure coal and water shipments for Corry Water Company. Telegrams reveal authority limits and immediate steps to ensure city factories and homes receive fuel and water during winter.
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Corty
MAYO
Bray
Olds
Hoard of
Commerce
Warren DeRosay
Philadelpia
Potter
Uh uFguntzas Aon
K. W. Golds
Corry, Water Sipuly Company
Aerioua Altuna
Waver Company
Upwihiy Commis
Thay
Blimnad
Quade
Coul
BONDI
Hin Waten Company
Otter
WitOr Company
Paulie Matory
Chenaut
Dida
Corey
Pittsburg Coal Co
Ta-Ahly
Alenad
Williast Potter
J. B. Brown
Watér Company
Thun
Water’Company
Minvare Coal
Topal
Board of Common
Sfuccid
Directora
Pluluda
D. Warton DeRosay
Dempsey Made County Chairman Amid Erie Caucus
The Democratic county committee meeting in Erie elected John Dempsey as county chairman after a session called post noon. Joseph Rogeh served as temporary chairman. Moran of Erie became treasurer. Cornellalu of Erie named literary. Sherif nominees Barrett and Blula pledged support to Brandt. August Wittman eyed for Controller as the party readies for a fall campaign.
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Erie
Joseph Rogeh
Beret
Blula
Sherif
Victory In East Africa Advances Reported by Haig
London dispatch says British forces have advanced in East Africa and hold their gains without enemy counterattacks. Haig notes heavy rain last night but no hostile assault occurred as British operations around key positions continued.
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United Troma
London
Prisma Foresi
Baal Afric
Haig
New Plans Prepared In Cold Tuesday Army Draft Delays Discussed
A fragmented report details military planning as officers at Division Headquarters draft plans affecting Pennsylvania units, with talk of moving troops to northern areas and possible emergency measures before a looming deadline. The piece notes potential delays for draftees, briefing on Camp Hancock, and concerns over readings in the South and federal coordination.
No Conscription of Labor Declared by Gompers
Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor states there will be no conscription of labor in war work. He argues against drafting labor for naval yards and munitions plants while other labor leaders are noncommittal. The discussion centers on the government method to draft all war labor through federal service.
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United Prean
Stockholm
Germany
Goung Luxhare
Hla Notoros
United Prena
Washington
Samuel ‘Gompers
Amercan Federation of Labor
Navy
Anu Ultlon
Tan Mons
Gomporu
New York
Rogers
Jrich
Murray Olds
Forle
Polut
Onfalsley
Penngylvania
Philadelpia
Uni
Chir
Istahye
Tab
Min
Tito
Giants Win Again In Overtime Thriller
The Giants edged the Cubs in a high intensity game with key plays from Collins and Weaver. Chicago players Mandi, Metoher, and Bellitk fought hard, but New York pulled ahead late to seal the win.
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Col Weuther
Chicago
New York
Biltas
Australians Push Ahead Again Today
United Press dispatch reports Australians pressing ahead in operations with raids and counterattacks amid ongoing fighting. French forces repelled attempts by German units near the Aisne front as heavy losses and limited gains characterized the latest engagements.
Conscription Dominates Canadian Political Scene in Ontario
In Utown Ontario the Liberal cabinet shows split on compulsory military service as the issue driving the coming election. With Sir Robert Borden and Sir Wilfrid Laurier at the helm, the new cabinet seeks equal representation, while ministers debate marine portfolios and labor assignments as two Liberal leaders weigh the plan. The scene sets a tense party clash over reinforcing Canada's overseas forces.
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Liberal Party
Java
Robert Borde
Themadlges
Wiltrid Laurier
House of Common
Mona
Caryell
Siw Brimawick
Marine Yi Historiai
George Murray
Pracinser
Nova Scotia
Haya
Tha
Canada
Ole Wilfrid Laurier
Frank Oliver
William Pueslay
Private Killed At Gettysburg
Gettysburg Pa Oct 18 Daniel Richardson a private in Company H of the 9th U S infantry was instantly killed in a mishap involving an automobile party of soldiers returning from York. The accident occurred near town as the group traveled home, and Richardson was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Ity United Proen
Gettysburg
Daniel Richardson
Ui Co
Oth Us Infantry
Richard Oo Wan
Aoldfars
York
Fire Last Evening on E Main Street Destructive Blaze
A fire destroyed the blacksmith shop and dyeing works on Hust Main Street owned by Lunn. The flames swept through the frame building, with strong winds fanning the blaze for about an hour. Nearby dwellings were threatened but the fire department prevented spread. the structure likely must be torn down and all contents were ruined.
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Ate Lunn
Wistominelaw
Réiler
Aky
Ely
34th Annual Meeting Concluded With Tributes and Elections
Delegates of the Nome and Foreign Missions societies returned home after the 34th annual gathering. Mrs. McSparren announced the next meeting at Park Church in March. Speakers included Mrs. J. G. Smith and tributes poured for late members. Officers elected: President Mrs. Samuel Bomple, Vice President Mrs. Diamondoy Fer, Secretary Miss Hareiat Heynrick, and others. The session honored past leaders and noted future work in mission activities.
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Alisrmont
Heniy Moaians Laselobert
J. G. Smith
Warren
Cy i Woolwant
AR. Blood Warratl
Woodward
WW. J. Geil
Doyles ‘Own
Merle
the Rhuee
Samuel Bomple
Tirayili
Yeast Dent
F. Poseidon
Wyley
Vic- Ory
Diatondoy
Wile
Alexander
Minadyila
Whittlesay
Conry
Great Fire Rages Through New York Grain Stores
Paris paper recounts a dramatic New York blaze destroying vast grain stores. The article emphasizes wartime context and quotes church leaders, noting American chaplains and Bishop Israel. It portrays the fire and public reaction amid ongoing conflict, with reflections on duty and homefront sentiment.
Nation behind in Liberty Loan drive at halfway mark
Washington Oct. 12 The Second Liberty Loan campaign passed its halfway point with officials reporting lagging progress. Treasurydept officials redouble efforts as rally orders go out nationwide. The week will see a general resumption of the drive aiming for the five billion mark, beginning Monday.
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United Prem
Washington
Treasure Department
Wesk
Eng
Great Brooklyn Grain Elevators Destroyed in Blaze
A massive fire in Brooklyn destroyed the Dow Stores and other large grain elevators. Wheat and barley stored there were ruined, with millions of bushels lost or damaged. Fire authorities reported the blaze caused heavy damage and ongoing investigations to determine the origin and cause.
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United Prosy
Sin York
Brooklyn
Dow
Hilt Tinie
Guy
Tciape
Local draft men may be transferred to National Guard division
A wartime transfer plan orders that National Army draft men be moved to the National Guard divisions. Transfers cover Camp Meade to the National Guard division and Camp Sherman to the 27th National Guard Division. Camp Lee supplies two thousand men and Camp Pile five thousand more to support mobilization.
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Tallod
Camp Pile
Camp Sherman
Natonal Guard
Readers Will Meet Monday at Reki Ors Club
The regitimn meeting of The Reki ors is set for Monday afternoon at 2:80 at the home of president Mrs Manvin Wright. The program focuses on inventors and inventions with readings and brief speakers including Kell Rewportis Curkont and Chomua A. Eilison.
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Regitimn
Manvin Wright
Kell Rewporiis
Curkont Ani Chomua
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