Automobile Collision injures child near Thurston
Lewis Barr of Thurston driving a Ford was in a Saturday Public Square crash. A main street trolley struck the car, badly damaging the Ford while Barr and his wife escaped with minor injuries. Their young daughter on the mother’s lap suffered a head wound and was taken for medical care.
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Lewis Barr
Thurston
Ford
Lewis Rare
walock
Barr
Silbaugh
Thiurston
William Snyder Killed in Toledo Railroad Yards
Mr and Mrs John Snyder of Wheatstree received word their son William Snyder was killed in the railroad yards at Toledo Ohio. He is survived by his wife and child, his parents, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Monday in Toledo with burial there.
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John Snyder
Wheatstreat
William Snyder
Toledo
Ohio
Joan Snider
Logan
Charles Pearce
Lancaster
Harvey Snyder
Clay Snyder
Columbus
Snyder
Clay Saider
Colamins
Greatly Honored Stenographer Receives Governor’s Praise
Aliss Thattie Jones of Columbus, a blind stenographer and knitter for soldiers, earned special honors from Governor James M. Cox. She was asked to knit a complete outfit for him to wear to Camp Sheridan as her crafted work gains recognition beyond her daily duties. Mr. and Mrs. Chatduce Morrow and son Charles of Wyandoth, Michigan, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker and family on East Walnut Street over the holidays.
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Hattie Jones
John C. Stover
Cox
Camp Sheridan
Aliss Thattie Jones
Columbus
James M. Coy
Jones
conncation
MS Jones
Mes. Chatduce Morrow
Charles
Wyandoth, Mieh
Charles Walker
East Walnut street
Community responses bring Christmas cheer to infirmary and Children's Home
Lancaster and Fairfield county residents swing into action to brighten Christmas at the County Infirmary and Children's Home. Donors include Mr Will Bletzecker Captain Goty Mrs George Tannehill Byron Turter J R Brown Mary Doty Grant Griffith Charles Climp Pearl Van Ro Beery Parry Giesy and Thimmes Groilers. Gifts of apples and dolls arrive from multiple donors and the superintendent coordinates distribution to residents, including elderly patients and children.
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Lancaster
Fairfield county
County Infirmary
Eagle Office
Charles Climp
Pearl Van
Ro Beery
Parry Giesy
toy eddie
Thimmes Groilers
frieudy dunnce
Christo Neer
Charles Beery
Henri Hummel
Hinde
Goll
Quiet Nuptials Marry Bates and Kline in Squire’s Office
Friday afternoon at three o'clock Squire Paride united Aliss Ethel Mary Bates with Mr. Menry C. Kline, son of Landlord Sole tien Kline, in the magistrate's office with the groom's father present.
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Squire Paride
Ethel Mary Bates
Menry C. Kline
Soletien Kline
Santa Claus Club aids infirmary with popcorn treats
Donations to the Santa Claus Club for the Infirmary include two large baskets of good seed and a plan by Mrs. James Littrell. On Monday she will prepare 44 popcorn halls for the 46 inmates at the Children's Home.
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Santa Claus Club
James Littrell
Death of John Mutchins prompts funeral in Roscoe Ohio
Telegram announces the death of John Mutchins in Dirseor Ohio. Funeral services will be held Monday December 24 at one o'clock from his Roscoe home. Mutchins formerly resided in Lancaster and leaves many relatives and friends in Lancaster area.
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George Cunningham
John Mutchins
dirseor
Ohio
Roscoe
Hutchins
Lancaster
Body of Cody Voris Shipments for Burial in East Lynn Mo
The body was shipped Friday evening to East Lynn Missouri for burial. Accompanied by his wife and baby and his mother Mrs Nelson Voris the shipment was handled by funeral directors FL BE Smith Co.
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Cody Voris
East Lynn
Nelson Voris
FL BE. Smith Co
Death calls Illinois games as Shirg family mourns
Mrooand oAtvs. Zink have been called to Jacksonville Illinois by the death of Shirg's brother. Shirg's mother Mrs Shirz is reported in very serious condition.
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ILLINOIS
Jacksonville
Shirg
Mrs. Shirz
Heirship Seeks German Welfare From Wounded Soldiers
Mrs. Helen Schrader of Cincinnati bequeaths most of her estate to the imperial chancellor of Germany for the benefit of wounded German soldiers and their families. The July 8 1916 will, prepared by Attorney Cores who fled the document, notes the estate is not large. Also reported are thefts from the Cleveland Mission and a Paris order banning most alcohol for American Expeditionary Forces with strict officer accountability.
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Teutans
Cincinnati
Dee
Helen Schrader
Walnut Hills
Germany
Cores
Paris
France
Pershing
Hurley Leads Testimony On Shipboard Delays and Reorganization
Hurley described the Beas and the Fleet Corporation troubles before the senate committee. He cited 1427 ships under construction or contracted and 14 270 workers employed, with 8 000 000 tons of shipping in progress, and noted delays tied to organizational changes and labor housing.
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Shipping Board
Beas
Lawler
United States
Sturley
sHifs ae
Hurley
John A Donald
emee ite
Lioudea
feet corporation
William Denman
Goethals
fleet corporation
Admiral Callps
Tur
st yiboard
war and navy departments
oil of national defense
Garfield at Helm Chillicothe Ohio War Commission Boss
James J. Gaffeld of Cleveland takes job as chairman of the Ohio war commission by Governor Cox with Major General Glenn’s approval. Local committees will handle affairs for selective soldiers and dependents and cooperate with the Red Cross. Garfield, a son of President Garfield, also chairs the lake division of the Red Cross.
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Chillicothe
James J. Gaffeld
Cleveland
Ohio war commission
Cox
Glenn
Glens
war commission
Red Cross
Garfield
Tate
algo
lake
Red Cros
McAdoo Denies Liberty Loan Plans and Marietta Professor Resigns
Washington reports cited an $8.0 billion liberty loan offer at 4.16 percent interest but Secretary McAdoo denies any decision yet and promises an official announcement when made. In Marietta, Professor C. F. Nurse, head of the foreign language department at Marietta College, resigns to take a role at Toledo University. his termination takes effect January 23.
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Marietta
C. RF. Nurse
Marietta colles
Toledo university at
Toledo
George W. Goethals Photos Latest Quar Termaster General
Portraits show George W. Goethals as the newly named termaster general in the latest official notice. The image and caption accompany the appointment details and surrounding ceremony notes.
Finland to receive 49000 tons corn and oats from Sweden
Washington reports permission granted by the War Trade Board for shipment of about 49,000 tons of corn and oats to Finland. Dr. Faarle Ignatius, Finland commissioner, will oversee transport and ensure German supplies are not disrupted. About 10 ships will be used as Finland’s famine worsens.
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Washington
Finland
Sweden
joi RatanaN
war trade board
Germany
Faarle Ignatius
Ignatius
Russia
Jenatius
Secret Russo Japanese Pact Exposed in Petrograd
Bolshevik government publicizes a dated Russo Japanese treaty claiming alliance against any power seeking China’s political dominance. Signed by Fazanom and Baron Montono, it expires July 1921 and obliges aid if one side is attacked, with the other to assist on first demand.
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Russia
dapari
Petrograd
Marea
China
United States
Fazanom
Baron Montono
Russa
Japan
Ohio State Extends Christmas Vacation Amid Smallpox Vaccination Push
Columbus December 22 Ohio State University closes for Christmas through January with one of the longest breaks. The state health department reports over 700 smallpox cases and urges vaccination for students who lack visible scars, offering free vaccination at home or via the university medical department.
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Columbus
Ohio State university
state department of health
university medical department
Austrian Forces Score Gains on Multiple Fronts Across War Fronts
Battles report Italian forces near Monte Asolone and Monte Pertica with regained terrain and heavy artillery fire. German statement notes limited Italian success while Bolshevik resistance grows weaker in Russia as Ukrainians and Kal edins followers form alliances.
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London
Dee
Maieh
Monte Asulone
Diaz
nouwithet
German war office
Monte Asolone
Monte Pertica
Monte Solarotu
France
St. Quentin
Verdun
Hartmansweiler Kopf
Alsace
Russia
Kaledines
or Drest Litovsk
Tashkent
Russiay Turkestan
Petrostrad
Seccession Talk Heard in Quebec Assembly Debate
Quebec Assembly debates a motion proposing secession if the federation hinders Canada’s progress. The motion, filed by Francoene deputy for Lorbiniere, references Quebec’s anti conscription vote and signals possible rupture if other provinces obstruct unity. Also notes temporary allowance of large Christmas stamp gifts by postmasters.
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Quebec Assembly
Canada
Gustav Ador Heads International Red Cross at Geneva
Gustav Ador is named head of the International Red Cross in Geneva, stepping into leadership of the relief organization during a period of global humanitarian activity. He succeeds prior chairmen and outlines aims for wartime and postwar neutrality and aid coordination.
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International Red Criss
Geneva
Five thousand get away today at Camp Sherman
Camp Sherman in Chillicothe Ohio dispatches show about five thousand soldiers and officers leaving for four and a half days of home leave with another similar group set to depart Sunday. Many remain to host visitors while rail and hotel traffic space is strained. Prior absences are being rounded up, while post office staff handle a Christmas mail surge. Discharges total sixty two for various reasons, including erroneous induction and disability.
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Chillicothe
Camp Sherman
Christ mag
James C. Hannah
Gen T. Sewell
Vincent J. Jung
Hundred and Thirty-second infantry
cap
Mixed World War Era Conflicts and Trade Notes
A jumble of wartime items reports U S soldiers in France to receive apples from Missouri via St Louis donors. Hongkong and British Guiana contribute funds. A British cargo of Australian wool valued at 7 million dollars arrives in Boston as first release. Labour unrest recurs at a Federal Lead plant in Tom, Ohio. In court, Kan schmidt faces conviction on all counts. other defendants acquitted on some counts. References to Rep. Rathrick and Rep. Varied Washeen in Akron, noting fragile health and political context.
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France
Missouri
St. Louis
lilifax
Hongkong
China
British Guiana
Boston
Britis
hast storty
Federal Lead
Atom, TEE
Army supplies the subject in clothing and food for the army
Washington notes clothings shortages mainly for overcoats and winter garments will be in camp by December, while food is ample and of fine quality. Major General Shapre, quartermaster general, testified on war-time provisioning, detailing orders and delays, and the effort to equip 1.7 million troops this winter and spring.
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senate military committee
quartermaster general
Shisope
quartelc
new war council
Goethals
Sharyea
national army
Sharpe
Scarpe
Ife
Camp Custer
Michigan
ninth Camp
ister
Camp Lee
Malden Mo. Marshal Killed and Slaying Seen as War Latest
Malden Missouri December 28 report says city marshal Clair is dead and his slayer I I Wissman of Illinois is said to be dying after a demonstration that renewed disloyal remarks. Wissman is reported to have shot Si Chiy while resisting arrest. The jail window was struck and a light was seen as Wissman fell. Washington reports sinking U boats and says Secretary Haels confused Lloyd Ceorre’s WOOTEN IT. The Allies may pass more German torpedo attacks while Daniels predicts submarines will fail.
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Malden
Marshal Clair
hhis
i. i. Wissman
Ilavana
Wi anh Wissman
Si Chiy
Washington
foe
Seerstarye Haels
Lloyd Ceorre
Daniels
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