Spain faces potential martial law amid tension and outbreak fears
International dispatch reports Spain's government preparing to suspend constitutional guarantees. Premier Alhucemas announced in Madrid that a national martial law declaration could be enacted. On the Western Front, German bombardments raked Bullecourt and Passchendaele while a German raid hit a British outpost near Mesquiers on the Cambrai front.
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Warned on Public Health Risks From Overseas Labor
An era of war limits disease prevention as international labor spreads trachoma and other infections. Dirty utensils and cracked cups in cheap restaurants enable germ transfer from workers to customers. Citizens are urged to protest cracked dishware to curb spread of eye disease.
Fate of Kaiser continues on multiple fronts
London reports warn that Germany may launch a major offensive on the Western Front as observers in Paris Copenhagen and London note stalled Brest-Litovsk talks. Bolshevik envoys resume peace negotiations while Ukraine terms loom. Lloyd George arms speech draws mixed pacifist responses as telegrams celebrate the premier.
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Division Arms Trench Mortar Instruction Begins
A training program introduces trench mortars with three boxes of ammunition. Captain Moore starts a class on using the three inch shells, which fire via a propellant cartridge in the shell itself. The shells are unloaded until ready, enabling frequent use without added danger. A new automatic weapons course began Monday, focusing on Lewis and Chauchet types and Colt arms. Noncoms and officers receive broad all arms training as lectures and experiments continue. Captain Stillwell leads a course with photos, prisoner exams, patrol reports, and enemy uniform analysis, reflecting evolving artillery and reconnaissance instruction.
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Podson Heads to Election After Busy Meeting
At the latest council session on Monday evening January 1, candidates for the position were discussed amid a crowded meeting. Several applicants were present, and officials noted the number of seekers remains unsettled as deliberations continued on the appointment.
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Crossman sworn in for third term as Burgess and budget notes
Burgess James A. Crossman was formally inducted into office Monday and pledged to detail an important communication later in the week about contemplated improvements. The council discussed salaries for city staff including weigh master Edward Lichteberner at 50 dollars monthly plus 30 for janitor duties, Fleming at 50 dollars for Fourth Ward scales, and the city clerk and solicitor at 700 per year. Johnny Taylor was reelected Horvaich Treasurer at 100 per year, Tucus to caretakership at the Disposal Plant at 5 dollars monthly.
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Farmers Bank
Edward Lichteberner
Fleming
Fourth Ward
Beroueh
Johnny Taylor
Horvaich
Tucus
Bazooka Invention Shakes Up Marines Jazz Band
Port Royal 8S Jan U Marines at this station unveil a novel device named bazooka. It is a simple two-piece gan pipe and a funnel, but its effect is said to shake listeners. The Maine Corps Jazz Band claims to be the only group in the world to feature a bazooka in its act.
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Points on People in Wilkinsburg and Local Socials
Miss Garoline Guthrie a Wilkinsburg teacher spent the weekend at her home on Church street Mrs M C Garden of Railroad Avenue entertained the Bridge Club at her home Monday evening The Von John 8 Fishery and his
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Wilkinsburg
Church
Edward Rowe
North Sixth Street
Blanche St. Clair
Latrobe
W.T. Wilson
Church Street
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