Westminster S. A. T. C. Demobilization Starts at Westminster College
Demobilization of Westminster College’s student army training corps began December 5 by order of the War Department and must be completed by December 21. About 100 members formed the corps, with over half expected to remain at the college to continue studies. The McCreary hotel has served as barracks and will revert afterward.
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New Wilmington
War Department
Army Trainings Corps
Westminster College
Wallace
Westminster
Westminster Corps
McCreary
All Is Well Aboard George Washington Report
A radio message from the George Washington stated that all was well aboard the vessel carrying the presidential party to the peace conferences. Messages reached the Arlington station and were forwarded to navy and state department experts. none were from the President personally, but they reassured weather and health aboard.
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Washington
George Washington
Navy Ocean
Arlington
Bureau of Communication
Navy Department
State Department
Flu Hospital Moves to Knights of Columbus Site
Twenty six influenza patients are moved from the Emergency hospital at the Country Club to the donated Knights of Columbus clubhouse on North Jefferson Street. The Red Cross operates the emergency facility with $4,000 spent so far and a committee provides meals to homebound sick families.
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Country Club
Knights of Columbus
Jefferson Street
Red Cross
Lawrence County
Chlorine Blamed for Repulsive Water Taste
H B Richards superintendent of the water company explains excess chlorine is required to render the raw city water safe for use. Chemist C A Russell states the water is not dangerous and fit for all purposes.
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H. B. Richards
Water Company
C. A. Russell
Crown Prince Opposes Any Punishment For Ex-German Royals
International News Service reports the former Crown Prince of Germany rejects punishment for the ex Kaiser and himself. He denies involvement in starting the war and calls the armistice terms crushing and unfair. The tale includes a quote about their down and out status. Also noted is Lt. C. Hook visiting in Pittsburgh.
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International News Service
Germany
Daily Mirror
Oday
Harrisburg appoints Dr. Herman D. Boyles county coroner
A Harrisburg announcement reports Dr. Herman D. Boyles of North Mercer Street named Lawrence County coroner to fill the unexpired term of Dr. E. P. Norris who died recently. Boyles, familiar with Norris from many cases, is expected to assume duties promptly and is regarded as highly qualified for the role.
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Harrisburg
Herman D. Boyles
Mercer Street
Lawrence County
E. P. Norris
Boyles
Norris
King Albert Enters Paris In Triumph
King Albert of Belgium Queen Elizabeth and the Prince of Brabant arrived in Paris amid a huge crowd including Belgian refugees. A 101 gun salute greeted them at Bois Boulogne, with President Poincare and his wife among the dignitaries. The royal party rode past French troops to the foreign office beside the Seine as battle flags bearing Yser Ypres and Dixmude names fluttered nearby.
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Renry G. Wales
International News Service
Paris
Albert
Belgium
Elizabeth
Prince of Brabant
Bois Boulogne
Poincare
Seine River
Yser
Ypres
Dixmude
Rodgers To Attend Pittsburg Meeting
J. O. Rodgers president of the Associated Charities will go to Pittsburg tomorrow to attend the fifth annual North Atlantic Tuberculosis conference under the auspices of the National Association and the Pittsburg Tuberculosis league. The association aims to facilitate aid for tuberculosis victims and an interesting program has been prepared. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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J. O. Rodgers
Associated Charities
Pittsburg
National Association
Adriatic Sails from Liverpool with 2213 Yanks
The transport Adriatic carrying 90 officers and 2213 enlisted men sailed from Liverpool for New York on December 2. General Marsh, chief of staff, announced the voyage today.
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Lonron
Liverpool
New York
Marsh
Glass Named As Treasurer
Washington December 5 The Senate received President Wilsons nomination of Carter Glass of Virginia to be secretary of the treasury succeeding William Gibbs McAdoo Glass chairman of the house committee on banking and currency had been in the White House since the day before Wilson sailed for Europe and was held up pending his acceptance The nomination was forwarded to the Senate for a conference between Glass and McAdoo in the latter’s office after frequent meetings and long considered a foregone conclusion
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International News Service
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Carter Glass
Virginia
United States Treasury
William Gibbs McAdoo
House Committee On Banking and Currency
White House
Europe
Glass
McAdoo
Trained Nurse Indicted for Brother’s 1918 Death
Mrs Mary Skeel already facing murder charges in Massachusetts for Miss Florence Gay case has now been indicted by Hudson county grand jury in Bayonne for Albert J H Wilkins death on August 7 1918. Autopsy on exhumed body supported allegation of arsenic poisoning during nursing care.
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Jersey City
Mary Skeel
Andover
Mass
Florence Gay
Hudson County Grand Jury
Albert J. H. Wilkins
Bayonne
Wilkins
Yankees Near Rhine Advance In Third Army Push
The American Third Army continued its southward push beyond the Moselle reaching a general line from Berncastel to Malhorn and Otzgenhausen. Northwest of Berncastel the line held steady according to General Pershing's war department communique today.
Death notices list residents from several streets
The death record lists Michael Mastroleon aged 42 of 322 Ma honing Avenue and other individuals including Ruth Keeler 25 of 10 West Washington Street Henry Emil Marley 28 of 916 Beck ford Street Antonio Tisano 18 of 1319 South Jefferson Street with several named spouses and residences across Hutchison Ell Pittsburg Aspinwal and Butler areas. The document shows multiple ages and addresses including Mrs George C Daugherty 34 735 Pearl Street and Mrs Susanna Haswell.
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Michael Mastroleon
Mahoning Avenue
George C. Daugherty
Pearl Street
Henry Emil] Marley
Beckford Street
Ruth Keeler
Washington Street
Antonio Tisano
Jefferson Street
Henry Duffner
Croton Avenue
John W. Corbett
Hutchison Street
Inte Lolbecky
Mora
Susanna Haswell
Sugar sale restrictions lifted in district
A telegram to County Food Administrator John A. McKee from State Food Controller Howard Heinz announces removal of sugar sale restrictions. Retail dealers may sell freely to consumers and sugar bowls may be placed on tables. price regulation remains, and cane sugar shipments stay limited east of the Buffalo Pittsburg eighty meridian line.
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John A. McKee
Howard Heinz
Mr. McKee
Buffalo- Pittsburg
May End Cleveland Car Strike Ends Likely by Afternoon
CLEVE AND News Service reports a Cleveland street car strike begun Tuesday is expected to end this afternoon with service resuming by 4 30 p m. After a 19 hour city council session President Stanley Early pledged to discharge all women conductors by March 1 and union officers said workers should return to work. The men backing immediate discharge of women were to vote at 1 pm on the company's offer.
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Cleve and
News_ Service
Weland, O
Stanley
Ofer
Citizens Plan City Flu Battle With Business Leaders
A large group of about fifty to seventy five prominent citizens and business men met with city council to coordinate flu response. A five member committee will be appointed by George Greer to study the problem and propose actions. A follow up meeting is set for this evening at Greer Music Hall with council participation. report notes that many physicians have not reported cases.
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City Council
George Greer
Greer Music Hall
Greer
Third Death in Marley Family From Influenza Pneumonia
Henry Emil Marley of 916 Beckford street died yesterday afternoon marking the third family death from influenza pneumonia in a week. His mother and sister Fern also died recently. A machinist born July 30, 1896 in Meadville Pa he was a son of Homer P. and the late Addie Cutschall. He belonged to the M E church of Cochranton and the Modern Woodmen of America. Survived by his father. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from the residence with burial in Oak Park cemetery.
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Henry Emil Marley
Beckford Street
Mr. Marley
Aero Squadron Men Injured in Kentucky Collision
Lieutenant W. F. Carlisle of Philadelphia and Lieutenant J. L. Hawkins of New York City, both from the 29th Aero squadron, were injured at Frankfort Kentucky after attempting to land from West Point. Their plane hit a tree, uprooting it and destroying the craft. injury extent is undetermined.
No Senate Committee To Be Sent To Paris
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee rejected Cummins resolution to send a Senate committee to Paris to observe the peace conference. The vote was unanimous with varied motives cited by members, including concerns over dignity, hindering the American peace commissioners, and reducing the President’s influence. Chairman Hitchcock reported the adverse action in line with a pledge not to bury the measure.
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International News Service
Washington
Cummins
Senate
Paris
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hitchcock
Navy to release eighty percent of U S forces
Secretary Daniels announced that about 100000 sailors will be discharged, except those in foreign waters not until they return home. Discharges will occur only if not needed for efficiency, while navy schools finish by year start and special school students join the reserve. Government purchase of Marconi wireless plants deemed premature.
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International News Service
Washington
United States Naval Force
Navy Department
Daniels
Marconi
Twenty Two Influenza Cases Reported Today
The city health department reports twenty two new influenza cases today. The tally for the city rises to 2580 cases.
Wild West style holdups shock New York’s streets
Two high powered auto robberies were reported within two hours. Five masked bandits entered a diner at 130 EB 13th Street and a saloon at First Street and Second Avenue, threatening patrons. A former Russian army captain fled with $1,500, while the saloon theft totaled nearly $600 plus receipts.
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International News Service
New York
13Th Street
First Street
Second Avenue
Fragmented 1917 era notices mix wages bills and travel passes
Snapshots from postwar notes show Ohio lawmakers seeking a state constabulary, a railway dividend to policyholders, and passes for railway families for the year. A Florida anti drinking measure imposes a heavy fine and year’s imprisonment. A Dayton test run records 145 miles in a two seated vehicle amid scattered references to expenses and Russia paper shortages.
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Dayton
Ohio
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Flu
New Home
Kaiser Bill
Lieutenant C. Hook
Charles Brannon
South Lee Avenue
Dr. Boyles
King Albert
Rodgers
Henry A. Mclaughlin
Aspinwal
Lewis Hi Pettit
Butler, Pa
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Cleveland
Marley
Henry Marley
Aero Squadron
State Workmen's
Russia
Fred Little
Uniontown
Florida
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