Women arrested in swift city booze raids overwhelm jail
County Detective Dunlap and the city police carried out several raids last night leading to 15 to 20 arrests on booze selling charges. Women from multiple neighborhoods filled the city jail, with at least seven or eight facing Alderman Ranney for hearings. A large roundup signals an ongoing crackdown with more arrests anticipated.
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Dunlap
Ranney
Warner Street
Joe Mitchell
Mamie~Mitchell
Clara Bell
Ella Taylor
Margaret Banks
Mitchell
Mamie Mitchell
Alderman Ranney
Busy Session Of Congress Promised In Final 63rd Term
Washington promises a crowded session as Congress reopens with four appropriation bills and other major measures. Insurgency among departing Democratic members grows, leadership changes loom in the House, and plans target quick passage of supply and currency amendments along with the Henry cotton loan bill.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
Underwood
House
Senate
Claude Kitchen
North Carolina
Federal Reserves
Kern
Judge Porter Rules On Ellwood City Trolley Franchise
Judge Porter rules in Robert Curry vs. Pittsburg Butler Monongahela and New Castle Railway Co. Injunction blocks completion of a high tension line for the Ellwood City to Beaver Falls trolley until a Harrisburg franchise and Ellwood city franchise are secured. The ruling delays operation of the new branch pending legal clarifications.
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Ellwood City
Ver Falls
Pittsburg
Butler, Mony
New Castle
Pany
Harrisburg
Ellwood
W. E. Porter
Robert Curry
Porter
Curry
Chesway
Judge Po
Beaver Falls
Special Services At Central Presbyterian Church
Special services are planned at Central Presbyterian Church for the week starting this evening. Tuesday features Mission night with Mrs. C. W. Foulke of New Castle, Pa. Wednesday offers a prayer meeting led by Rev. F. B. Shoemaker of Slippery Rock, Pa. Thursday is Men's night with Rev. P. W. Snyder of Pittsburgh, Pa. The Apollo club will sing. Friday is Young People's night with Rev. D. W. McLeod of East Liverpool, Ohio.
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Central Presbyterian Church
C. W. Foulke
New Castle
F. B. Shoemaker
Slippery Rock
P. W. Snyder
Pittsburg
Apollo Club
East Liverpool
President to withdraw Colorado troops if state militia ready
President Wilson said he would withdraw federal troops from Colorado once Gov Ammons confirms the state militia can take control of the strike zone. He added the mediation commission will focus on future disputes and not intervene in the current conflict unless an exceptional opportunity arises.
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Ashington
Presii Wilson
Colorado
Repeal Move Promised On Pennsylvania Censorship Law
Philadelphia December 1 Cooperation to repeal the Pennsylvania moving picture censorship law was promised by Penrage to a delegation from the Picture Exhibitors league. They reported the censorship board charges 2.50 per original reel on about 233 reels weekly, raising costs for exhibitors.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Penrage
Picture Exhibitors’ League
Board of Censorship
Sam Promises to Ride Water Wagon
Sam Moldoreen faced disciplinary action after an incident last night blamed on alcohol. The boarding boss claimed trouble, and Mayor Tyler noted liquor as the cause before Sam was escorted out to board the water wagon.
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Sam
Sam Moldoreen
Tyler
Turkish Troops Advancing Toward Batum Reported
Turkish forces moving through the Tsiuruk valley toward Batum are said to be seven miles southeast of Batum in the latest field HQ communique. A Russian attempt to land troops at the Tsiuruk river estuary has been thwarted.
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International News Service
Constantinople
Sofia
Berlin
Amsterdam
Tsiuruk Valley
Tchorokh
Batum
Tsiuruk
Girl May Have Dread Disease In Joliet
Violet Maxwell five year old daughter of a Joliet policeman is watched as a potential first victim of foot and mouth disease in Illinois. State Health Commissioner Higgins and State Veterinarian Dyson, summoned by Dr Lenon, examine the case. Dyson says the illness could stem from milk from an infected cow.
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Joilet
Violet Maxwell
Higgins
Dyson
Lenon
Maxwell
Youthful offender jailed on drunkenness charges
John Hershinger was arrested last night amid complaints about his conduct and was charged with drunkenness. Mayor Tyler discharged him this morning after a severe reprimand and a promise to reform and abstain from liquor.
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John Hershinger
Tyler
Fourth Presbyterian Men’s Club Banquet Evening
The Men’s club of the Fourth Presbyterian will hold a banquet and art evening at the church.
German Troops Inspired by Kaiser's Eastern Front Visit
Berlin reports optimism following Emperor William’s trip to Field Marshal Von Hindenburg’s headquarters. Warfare around Lodz continues grand in scale as German forces keep fighting with heavy Russian losses and new reservists aged over 45 are being formed for potential crisis call.
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Frederick Werner
I. N
Berlin
Emperor William
Kaiser
Marshal von Hindenburg
Russia
East Prussia
Poland
Europe
Germany
German War Office
East
Lodz
Barry Club Chooses Fast Representative Team in Practice
Barry club held a hard practice session in Barry hall last night. Bill Andrews led drills on passing and shooting, two squads played a practice game, and the result showed good teamwork and sharp shooting pointing to a fast Barry representative team.
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Barry
Barry Hall
Bill” Andrews
Noted Humorist Bangs to Attend Sharon Civic Banquet
Indications point to the biggest dinner in the history of the Sharon Civic Association as John Kendrick Bangs, the noted humorist, will be present at the Wednesday night event in Sahr on.
Mrs Emma Pregenter Involved In Stairway Fall Injuries
Mrs Emma Pregenter of East Washington Street suffers severe head injuries after a fall down stairs at her home. The incident details remain limited and under medical care.
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Emma “Pregenter
East Washington Street
Thecedore Richards Fractures Elbow After Porch Fall
Thecedore Richards son of Mr and Mrs W Richard Richards of East Reynolds street suffers a left elbow fracture from a fall off the rear porch of his home.
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Thecedore
W Richard Richards
East Reynolds Street
Enormous Losses Reported In German Battle At Lowicz
Moscow dispatches report heavy fighting near Lowicz as German forces in Poland suffer enormous losses. Russian counterattacks along the Stryckow Zgierz line and on the Warthe rear disrupt German reinforcements from Wielum. Russians claim four captured barges laden with German arms and ammunition.
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Lowicz
Francis Lavelle Murray
Petrograd
Poland
Wielum
Stryckow-Zgierz
Vistula
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Schenettsowo
Warthe
Euphrates Valley
Shambles Of Blood And Death Marks Lodz Battle
Franklin P. Merrick reports from Paris that six days of brutal fighting around Lodz left the countryside a shambles of blood and death. German forces sought to crush Russian lines, with heavy house-to-house fighting and bombs over Lodz as the eighth army split into three groups and pressed toward Warsaw.
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Lodz
Franklin P. Merrick
Paris
Journal
Kolo
Warthe River
Eighth Army
Mackengen
Veensiaeiak
Vistula
Plotzk
Bzura River
Lovitz
Lowicz
Bzura
Hindenburg
Warsaw
Eighth
Koliouchka
Rzgos
Gumbin
Brzeziny
Khutno
Glovno
Azgow
Rzgow
Velioun
Kalisch
Married by Alderman Runney in City Ceremony
Emlyn Lucas and Louise Richards of this city were united in marriage at Alderman Ranney's office in a brief city ceremony. The couple plans to reside here.
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Emlyn Lucas
Louise Richards
Ranney
Continuous Performance at Alderman Ranney's Court
Alderman Ranney holds an all day session of court at his office on Wednesday. Speakeasy cases run as a continuous performance from early morning into the afternoon. Police and county detectives raid sites and seven or eight hearings are set for Wednesday morning and afternoon at Squire Ranney's court where defendants may prove they did not sell the fiery liquid as charged.
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Alderman Ranney
Squire Ranney
Wanted Harper At Jamestown
Jamestown residents urged City Health Officer Dr. Harper to diagnose smallpox cases in Jamestown Pa He refused to go citing reluctance to become involved The public sought vaccination certificates or duplicates for work done while he practiced there in Jamestown for nine years.
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Harper
Jamestown
Bomb Droppers Wound Soldiers In Ghent Operations
Seven German soldiers were wounded in Ghent during bombing operations by two British aviators yesterday. The message also says German generals on the West Flanders front are continually calling for more men.
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The
Hague
Ghent
West Flanders
Luther League Meets Tonight At St Pauls Church
The Luther league of St Pauls Lutheran church holds its monthly and annual business meeting in the Sunday school rooms at 8 o clock. Elections for officers for the ensuing year are on the agenda and all members are urged to attend.
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The
Luther League of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Postal Deluge in Paris Sends 1.42 Million Letters Frontward
Paris reports a massive wartime postal surge with 1.42 million letters and parcels sent to soldiers at the front amid ongoing military service. The stream reflects broad home front support and sustains communications between troops and families.
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Paris
No Reason For Apprehension About Japan War Plans
Secretary Daniels denied rumors of a naval campaign against Japan. she said there is no foundation for such claims and the United States pursues friendship with Japan and other nations. She urged the public to remain calm and avoid propagating unfounded attacks.
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Washington
Navy Daniels
Japan
Navy Department
United States
U States
Auto stolen near Evans City, 22 HP five passenger
Police report a five passenger auto with 22 horsepower stolen near Evans City. License 34 057. The vehicle is owned by J. E. Montimer of Warrendale, Pa.
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Evans City
J. E. Montimer
Warrendale
Fires drive 400 tenants to street in two blaze cleanups
Early today two fires swept a hall and a rooftop on Madison Street and nearby, forcing about 400 tenants from buildings and leaving over 12 others unconscious. Police rescued occupants as flames raged through crowded corridors creating chaos in New York City.
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New York
Madison Street
West Dennis Man Killed in Auto Train Collision
Barnstable Mass December 1 William Hears 55 of West Dennis died instantly when his car crashed into a passenger train at a crossing near the railroad station in Barnstable.
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Barnstable
Mass
Wm. Hears
West Dennis
Ike
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