Vassich Views Line of Battle in Serbia
Veteran war correspondent William G. Sheperd portrays Servia's aging soldiers in trenches near Monastir. He describes their grit, mud, and makeshift firelines as they face Bulgarian fire, with Col. Vassich praising a Bulgarian fighter turned ally and a gray-haired Serb line ready to defend the city of air despite dwindling reserves. The piece emphasizes endurance of Serbia's older soldiers and the harsh realities of trench warfare.
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Acre
Col. Vassch
Babouna Pass
Vrani
Sergia
France
Great Britain
Servia
Air
Vishe
Klying
New Jersey Legislature Set to Open January 11
The 140th New Jersey Legislature will convene January 11 amid expected bitter party strife. With a Republican legislature and Democratic officials, lawmakers will face a clash over elections to favor President Wilson’s home state. In the Senate Republicans lead 13 to 8, in the Assembly 40 to 20, and joint-ballot control favors a Republican state treasurer.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
United States
Wilson
Senate
House of Assembly
Clouse
Groascup
Better Military Training Needed Says Chamberlain
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon argues for preparedness and defense, defending a bill for universal military training. He rejects claims of a conscription program and says his aim is honest, informed debate amid global naval and commercial threats. He notes broad support and plans to speak again on the issue.
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Chamberlain
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Four American Jesuit Fathers to Lead German Priests in India
Four Jesuit fathers from New York will depart for India to oversee German clergy expelled from missions near Bombay by the British authorities. Denis Lynch, Thomas Barrett, Edward Farrell of St Peter's College Jersey City, and Herbert Parker of Holy Cross Worcester are named as volunteers among the chosen group to fill vacant pastorates left by interned German priests.
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New York
Society of Jesus
India
Bombay
Denis Lynch
Thomas Barrett
Edward Farrell
St. Peter's College
Jersey City
Herbert Parker
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Jurgens
Belgrade Toll Leads To Family Heirloom Knapsack Tale
A fragment notes a French front knapsack later sent by a son who recovered it from a German soldier near Belgrade six weeks earlier. The item resurfaces as a family keepsake tied to wartime events and distant fronts.
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Belgrade
Don’t Be A Slacker Maryland Guard Rost er Recruitment Notice
A Cumberland Maryland notice urges enlistment for Company G First Regiment Maryland National Guard. It lists vacant posts including 2nd Lieutenant Sergeant and several corporals musicians privates with blanks to be filled by volunteers. Names will be posted publicly as vacancies are filled. Your Country Needs You Dont Be a Slacker.
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Maryland National Guard
Cumberland
Company G of Maryland Guard in Cumberland Md
A terse notice places Company G of the First Regiment in Cumberland Maryland under state guard service. It names the unit and location with no further details.
Every Week Features Millionaire Taxis and Their Stories
A brief ad style teaser asks why a man earning a dollar a day works hard and notes that some rise from nothing to own millions. It promises pictures and stories of these success stories in every week.
Mrs Thropp Hosts Oriental Rug Exhibit Lecture
The Washington Observer notes Ali Kuli Khan spoke on oriental rugs laces and embroideries at Mrs Joseph E Thropp s home, among her notable collections and fine dining displays. The late Mrs James Pinchot praised her as an excellent judge of textile arts and she plans to entertain Latin American visitors in Washington.
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Washington Observer
Ali Kuli Khan
Joseph E Thropp
India
Politician Lester Smith Shot Dead in Elm Grove
Lester Smith a wealthy Wheeling politician and real estate owner was shot after leaving his Elm Grove home by Joseph Dennis a miner who had named Smith as a corespondent in a divorce suit. Dennis then killed himself. Smith served as treasurer of the board of equalization and review and had been county assessor.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Lester Smith
Elm Grove
Joseph Dennis
Smith
Dennis
Board of Equalization and Review
Cannon from Battle of Lake Erie to be mounted at courthouse grounds
Cleveland residents plan to raise funds to mount a cannon used by Admiral Perry on a granite slab in the courthouse grounds overlooking the lake. A meeting is held tonight to discuss arrangements and funding.
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Cleveland
C. E. Perry
Lake Erie
Naval maneuvers to expand off Guantanamo Bay
The annual naval drills begin today off Guantanamo Bay Cuba with broader scope. All Atlantic fleet battleships join except Vermont New Hampshire Kansas Connecticut and Minnesota due to repairs or staffing. The maneuvers plus spring target practice run in Southern waters until mid April.
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Washington, D. C
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Vermont
New Hampshire
Kansas
Connecticut
Minnesota
Bank closes Christmas Savings Club at new location
The Commercial Savings Bank announces the closing of its Christmas Savings Club on Saturday January eighth. It thanks the public for their support and asks patrons to continue banking with them at their new home, pledging better service.
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The
Commercial Savings Bank
Liberty and
Frederick Streets
South to ban liquor ads in Southern states
Prohibitionists in the South push a dry program east of the Mississippi and seek state laws barring liquor or beer advertisements in newspapers. Alabama already has such a law. Georgia’s takes effect next May, and South Carolina follows. Publications must print state editions without intoxicant ads or paste over them, or forgo sale in those states.
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Birmingham
Ala
South
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Samuel 10
United States
Florida Democratic Meeting Sets Stage for State Primary
The State Democratic Executive Committee of Florida met in Jacksonville to organize the state primary, naming United States senator and governor candidates and planning debates. Nathan P. Bryan’s Senate seat to expire next March draws strong interest with Park Trammell and Albert W. Gilchrist already entered. The panel will map out a candidate debates itinerary.
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Jacksonville
Fla
State Democratic Executive Committee of
Florida
United States
Nathan P. Bryan
Park Trammell
Albert W. Gilchrist
Wanted agent to sell debate pamphlets Cumberland
An advertisement offers $25 for an agent in Cumberland to sell 500 copies of the debate between Elder F. M. Fairchild and Rev. J. C. Walker on "The Lord of the Sabbath" or "The Christ of the Bible." Apply to Rev. J. C. Walker in Frostburg or call 264.
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Cumberland
F. M. Fairchild
J. C. Walker
Frostburg
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Congress
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Cumberland, Md
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Harry C. Clark
Chas E. Stoner
R. Chester Portmess
Arthur W. Allen
Ralph C. Alsip
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Roy L. Pitzer
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Queen City
Admiral Perry
Democratic Meeting
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Duerer
Wiesel
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Glisan
Campobello
Third National Bank Building
Gumberland Laundry
N. Mechanic St
Holtzman
Holtzman’s
Cyril B. Geare
Seaver and Geare
J. H. Holzshu & CO
Algonquin
Potomac
Panama Lawn
John A. Fulton & CO
Baltimore and Liberty Sts
Hummelshime Dental Offices
Frederick Street
T. A. K. Hummelshime
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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