New German Council to Govern as Ebert Crisis Looms
A new executive council will replace the coalition council of six in Berlin and govern Germany. The political scene remains unsettled with little chance of alignment between moderates and extremists. Independent Socialists reportedly shift to support Ebert, while Vorwaerts warns Ebert’s fall could invite Allied occupation and a prolonged war.
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Council of Six
Administering Affairs
International News Service
British Wireless Press
Berlin
Germany
Amsterdam
Spartacus
Ebert
Vorwaerts
County memorial plan taken up to start action
At a Board of Trade meeting the Liberty Building memorial for Lawrence County soldiers was endorsed. President G L Patterson was asked to appoint a five member committee to liaise with city and county officials and to refine ideas from citizens and organizations. The group will review utility features and maintenance plans, with a brief outline to appear in Pencil Points.
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Board of Trade
Lawrence County
G. L. Patterson
Patterson
Germany’s sympathy note to U S dismissed
Acting Secretary Polk announced the United States would not publish Germany’s latest note. He said there was nothing new and no need to release an official text, labeling the note as an attempt to stir false sympathy and pressure the American people. The note was reportedly sent only to the United States, bypassing other allied powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
United States
Polk
State Department
Italian Peace Plans Given To President
Paris reports say President Wilson met with Premier Orlando and Baron Sonnino as the Italian plan for peace was discussed. Inter allied conferences may wait until after January first while Rome’s delegation explains details. Wilson aims to approach the talks with an open mind and recognize nations rather than internal factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Sowin Wevin
Paris
Wilson
Orlando
Italy
Baron Sonnino
I 1
Romanes
City Reports Eight Flu Cases In 24 Hours
Eight new influenza cases were logged by the city health department for the prior day ending at 9 a m. This marks one fewer case than the previous day and officials anticipate continued improvement in general conditions.
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City Health Department
First M. E. Choir Meeting This Friday Evening
Members of the First M. E. choir are asked to meet at the church at 7 30 this Friday evening December 70 1Y 138. George Greer signs the notice.
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M. E. Choir
War casualties and community notes from Oil City area
Fifty three Oil City residents died serving in the U S armed forces during the war. Other items note Boy Scout Anniversary Week, Allegheny county marriage licenses totals, Grove City College ROTC unit setup, wartime restrictions lift, Neveille Island ordnance progress, Raymond Ebberts as Ohio hog-raising champion, Jacob Cohen facing execution in Ossining, A J McKean 92nd birthday and Mercer merchant history, Henry Banks obituary in Paw Paw Michigan.
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Oil City
United States Army
Navy
Trial on Attempted Assault Involving Klein Kruoek and Kumpa
The commonwealth sues Pete Klein George Kruoek and Frank Kumpa for attempted assault on Pearl Pyreze. Pyreze testifies a ride with all had another man and woman. after they left she fled seven miles to Mahoningtown. Verdict not guilty returned for Kumpa. trial continues for Klein and Kruoek. District Attorney George Muse and W B Porter represent the commonwealth. defense by Samuel L Clark and Thomas W Dickey.
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The
Commonwealth
Pete Klein
George Kruoek
Frank Kumpa
Pearl Pyreze
Emery
Miss Pyreze
Mt. Jackson
Lowellville Road
New Castle
Mahoningtown
George Muse
W. B. Porter
Samuel L. Clark
Thomas W. Dickey
Councilman Pushes Patrol Wagon Return In City Service
Councilman Burns moved to authorize James A. Horton to reinstate the city patrol wagon without delay after it was taken out of service October 16. He blamed carelessness and said no new machinery should be bought until current equipment is better maintained. Mayor Newell had already favored a new patrol over repairs, citing the cited condition. The motion passed as the city pays eight dollars daily for substitute machines.
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Burns
James A. Horton
Newell
Soldiers To Aid Red Cross Tag Day Meet Tomorrow
Soldiers and sailors invited to help with a Red Cross tag day should report to Red Cross headquarters tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. They will receive instructions and be assigned to their districts.
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Red Cross
Driscoll Dies of Pneumonia in France at 27
John Henry Driscoll of this city died in France December 2 from lobar pneumonia per a Washington telegram to his father Thomas F. Driscoll. A 27 year old Army private, he volunteered for service in 1918 and had served since May, after leaving the Pennsylvania Railroad. He leaves his father six brothers and two sisters, with several relatives in service.
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John Henry Driscoll
France
Washington, D. C
Thomas Francis Driscoll
Spring Street
U. S. Army
Germany
Camp Greenleaf
Pennsylvania_ railroad
Leo
Lieut
Ernest
Camp
California
Joseph
Camp Sherman
Louis
Chicago
Herbert
New Castle
Agnes
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg
Nell
Thomas A. Brooks Is Alive And Well
Mrs. Joseph Brooks of New Castle reports a letter from her brother in law Thomas A. Brooks with the 23rd Infantry in France. Dated November 26 he states he is in fine health and plans to return home after his service.
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Joseph Brooks
New Castle
Thomas A. Brooks
23Rd Infantry
France
Finland to Be Attacked by Bolshevik Forces
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reports Bolshevik forces preparing an attack on Finland. Red troops are massing on the frontier and scattering mines in the Gulf of Finland, the dispatch says.
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International News Service
Finland
Copen
Gulf of Finland
Death Notice Fragments From Townships and Cities
Fragmentary death record lists Macken age 25 from Pdant township and Mrs A Wilbert Crissinger of Lowellville Ohio along with George Black 66 of Eastbrook Pennsylvania and Mrs a Mealey 72 of New Wil-
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Macken
Pdant Townshi
A Wilbert Crissinger
Lowellville
Hindenburg Moves to Establish New Front
Field Marshal von Hindenburg informed Berlin of plans to create a new front six and a quarter miles behind the neutral zone. Germany seeks an explanation but no reply has been received. A Berne dispatch says he met Imperialist agitators in East Prussia and is staying with Prince Henry of Prussia.
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International News Service
Zurich
von Hindenburg
Berlin
Hindenburg
Rome
East Prussia
Berne
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Prince Max Heads "People's League" in Berlin
A People's League association formed in Berlin headed by Prince Max of Baden former chancellor Count von Bernstorff ex German ambassador to the United States Dr Solf former foreign minister Dr Hugo Haase Socialist leader the Austrian ambassador and others The cablegram did not explain the association's nature or purpose.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
People’s League Association
Prince Max of
Baden
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Solf
Hugo Haase
Red Cross Taggers Rally for Membership Drive
High school girls in red caps and armbands will patrol streets tomorrow soliciting Red Cross memberships, aided by soldiers and sailors. Principal F L Orth and Mrs H M Kirk organize, with a goal to enroll every family member and raise county totals beyond 17 000. Churches urged to recognize the drive Sunday.
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Red Cross
F. L. Orth
H. M. Kirk
North Street
Lawrence County
Millage Maintained At 12 1 2 Mills In City Budget
An ordinance fixing next year tax millage was introduced by Mr. Burns and approved as presented. Total millage remains 12 1 2 mills with changes to poor and sinking fund allocations. General revenue stays at 10 percent of last year and sinking fund at 1 1 2 mills, reduced by half a mill. poor fund set at one mill.
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Burns
No School Next Week in City Schools
Prof Geo A Dickson the city schools superintendent states that due to poor attendance and the likelihood of further decline, public schools will close this evening and will not resume until Monday December 30. Attendance reports show averages under sixty percent and some under forty percent, not solely due to flu.
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Geo. A. Dickson
Vance McCormick To Serve As Adviser In Europe
Vance McCormick chairman of the war trade board and Bernard Baruch former head of the war industries board will sail soon to act as expert advisers at the peace conference. McCormick will advise on blockades and trade with neutrals while Baruch handles raw materials.
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Lleting
Washington
Vance McCormick
War Trade Board
Bernard M. Garuch
War Industries Board
Europe
Wilson
State Department
McCormick
Baruch
Councilman Motions to Restore Full Curb Lighting for Holidays
Councilman Burns urged turning on all curb lights for the holiday season. Councilman Shanafelt said orders had been issued to city electricians but no action followed this morning.
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Burns
Shanafelt
Toys gathered for the poor at Miss Roberts store
Members of the Stevenson Circle of the First M E church are asked to leave their toys for the poor with Miss Roberts at her North Mill Street store on Saturday or Monday.
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Stevenson
First
M. E. Church
Miss Roberts
North Mill Street
Mrs C L Meade and Daughter Visit Pittsburgh
Mrs C L Meade and her daughter Thelma of East Washington street were in Pittsburgh Thursday.
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C. 8. Meade
Thelma
East Washington Street
Pitteburg
Hold Up Men Steal 40000 From Illinois Bank
Four masked gunmen robbed the Summitt National Bank in Summitt Illinois causing currency and Liberty bonds valued at about 40000 to be taken. Shots were fired at the police chief as the bandits fled in a high powered car. one was believed wounded. In a separate Dahlgren incident robbers gagged cashier Audt and escaped with about 15000 in cash bonds and negotiable securities. Bloodhounds used to track them.
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Chicago
Summitt National Bank
Summitt
Ill
Allinson
Dahlgren
Audt
Dahlgren Bank
Lambright Not Guilty McClure To Pay The Costs
Charles Lambright Enon Valley constable was found not guilty of aggravated assault and battery against R. G McClure after a jury trial. McClure claimed Lambright struck him with a blackjack while being taken to the lockup. Lambright said McClure resisted arrest after liquor charges. The costs were assessed to McClure.
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Charles Lambright
Enon Valley
R. G McClure
McClure
Lambright
Lieut Sontum Returns From Service
Lieut W C Sontum returns from Camp Sherman where he was among the first 21 volunteers from Lawrence County. He received his commission at Camp Lee in May 1918 and was honorably discharged after being stationed at Camp Sherman. He then joined West Penn Power as an electrician in Pittsburgh.
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W. C. Sontum
Camp Sherman
Lawrence County
Camp Lee
Anna Santum
West Penn
Power
Pittsburg
Hundred Flu Cases Reported in New Wilmington
Reports today indicate about one hundred influenza cases in New Wilmington. Local health officials urged residents to take precautions and seek care for flu symptoms.
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New Wilmington
Memorial to Our Soldiers Debate Looms in County
R K Aitken argues for a county memorial funded by public support and not a New Castle fair. He urges Lawrence County to use existing act provisions and public machinery to coordinate construction, suggesting popular subscription if funds fall short. The plan focuses on a dignified expression of patriotic appreciation.
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R. K. Aitken
Act of Assembly
New Castle
Lawrence County
Library auditorium proposal honors county soldiers
A fragmentary note proposes using the library auditorium as a central, publicly accessible memorial for county soldiers. The speaker urges a broader civic framework, suggesting a unified building plan aligned with other cities and similar projects in Cleveland and Pittsburg.
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Inter-Allied Conferences
Mr. Wilson
George Greer
Boy Scout of America
Allegheny County
Ketler
Grove City College
Officers’ Training Corps
Neveille Island
Raymond Ebberts
Ohio
Jacob Cohen
Ossing
N. Y
A. J. McKean
Mercer
H. G. McGoun
Henry Banks
Paw Paw
Mich
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William H. Miller
Driscoll
Neu
Prince Max
People’s
Dahlgren, Il
Sontum
O. P. Brown
America
Cleveland
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