Russians Crush Austrian Forces as Galician Retreat Continues
Russian forces under Grand Duke Nicholas push through Galicia and Poland restoring momentum after breaking Austrian lines. More than 25,000 prisoners, 50 rapid fire guns, ammunition trains, hospital supplies, and heavy artillery traded hands. Dankl's Austrian army falters while Carpathian passes fall under Russian control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Lavelle Murray
I. N.S
Petrograd
Galicia
Poland
Cracow
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Marshal von Hindenberg
Jacow
Long
Carpathians
Dankl
Hair Clipper Gets Hearing Wednesday
Witnesses summoned for the hearing before Alder man Green on Wednesday afternoon. Frank Fscuria faces a malicious mischief charge over the hair clipping episode at the five and ten store before Christmas. He admits the act and has engaged an attorney. Police say another similar clipping case may be proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Green
Frank Fscuria
Fseuria
Public Speaking Club Formed at the YMCA
A dramatic club is organized at the YMCA to train young men in public speaking. The group is limited to 20 men over 18 and will meet weekly with plans for a first play. An instructor is arranged and membership in the association is the only joining obligation. Apply to Samuel Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lewis
Association
Germans Repulsed in East Africa
Nairobi dispatch reports a German attempt to capture Mombassa failed as German settlers armed themselves with rifles and machine guns. A brother of British foreign minister Sir Edward Grey was wounded in the arm during the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nairobi
British East Africa
Mombassa
Edward Grey
Desertion and Non-support Clause Leads to Jail
Pat Maloney Jr was committed to jail Saturday night by Alderman O H P Green on charges of desertion and non support filed by his wife. He posted bail and will have a bearing later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Maloney, Jr
O. H. P. Green
Gaither Named Public Service Commissioner by Gov Tener
Walter H. Gaither of Allegheny county was appointed by Gov. Tener to the state Public Service Commission to fill a vacancy. Gaither resigns as private secretary and will begin Jan. 19% for about two and a half years of service. Former Gov. Pennypacker is expected to become chairman, extending his term by about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Walter H. Gaither
Allegheny County
Tener
Gaither
St Georges Falls To Allied Forces In Belgium and France
Allied forces capture St Georges in Belgium and press advances from the Lys to the Somme. French gains include action in the Argonne forest regions and tightening control around Steinbach in upper Alsace after repelling German counterattacks on the Meuse heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin P. Merrick
Paris
St. Georges
Nieuport
Argonne
Meuse
War Office
Troyon
Verdun
Somme
le Gruerie
Bolante
Courtechausse
Lebonchet
Second Check Forgery Linked to the Same Woman
Following the arrest of Ella Whitemore alias Ella Flicker and Ella Hourt for forging a check at the Alaska Fur Co, police report another $10 check passed at United Shoe Co under the same name Harry Smith. The suspect used Anderson as the alias in this case and a hearing before Alderman Green is scheduled this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Whitemore
Ella Flicker
Ella Hourt
Alaska Fur Co
United Shoe Company
Harry Smith
Anderson
Alaska Fur Company
Alderman Green
Wilson delays trade commission nominations this week
President Wilson will not send the federal trade commission nominations to the senate during the present week. He gave no reason for the delay though it is said not all board members are chosen. He reiterated no strained relations with the senate over patronage and dismissed concerns about his program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Many Injured On Icy City Streets After Sleet Storm
Dozens were hurt as pavements iced over after a sleet storm hit New York City during the morning rush. Authorities warned pedestrians to avoid exposed walkways as conditions remained hazardous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Protest by President Confirmed
A protest by the president is confirmed as ships are constrained by Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States protests Britain over detention of American ships
The United States sent a protest to the British Foreign Office alleging unlawful detention of American vessels at sea. The note claims US position is legally sound and mirrors Britain’s wartime stance. Diplomatic circles note possible wider neutral nation follow‑through and South American concerns over belligerent seizure of shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Great Britain
United States
Washington Administration
City Budget For 1910 Set At 298804
City officials approve a 1910 budget of 298 804 dollars with 258 864.20 dollars required to run departments next year. Councilioners have reviewed the appropriation ordinance and Mayor Tyler asked for a brief delay. Action likely Wednesday with few changes anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Nowling Sealer of Weights Fights For Salary After Appointment
W. K. Nowling, named sealer of weights and measures for the city more than a year ago, has not received any salary. The inquiry notes no salary appropriation in the coming year's budget. Nowling, appointed by May or Tyler, faced council opposition but claims the office and has filed two lawsuits to collect pay, with one suit still pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Nowling
Sealer
Nowling
Tyler
Eviction Order Affects Fifteen Hundred Ohio Miners
T K Maher and Joseph Pursglove traveled to Huntington to discuss with the mine workers union the company's eviction order for striking miners from company houses. The order, effective January 15, targets non union labor in eastern Ohio mines spanning Jefferson Harrison and Belmont counties. Officials plan tent city housing for 4000 people, with tents and care arrangements as in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Cleveland
T. K. Maher
Joseph Pursglove
Maher- Pursglove Coal Co
Huntington
W. Va
Mine Workers’ Union
Maher- Pursgrove Company
Ohio
Jefferson
Harrison
Belmont
Mine Workers’ Organization
Bellaire
Colorado
Eastern
Ohio Operators’ Association
W. R. Woodford
Yanniello Sues For 10000 Over Son's Death At Plant
Mrs. Rosa Yanniello files a $10000 damages suit against Crescent Portland Cement Co. of the city for the death of her son Leonardi Yanniello who was crushed when caught in a belt on March 14, 1914. She claims negligence for unprotected belt and lack of warning to oil bearings while machinery ran. The widow says the son was her sole support and a resident of Foggio, Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Yanniello
Leonardi Yanniello
Crescent Portland Cement Company
Yanniello
Chicken Supper and Officers Election at Hy Shy Ny Club
Members of the Hy Shy Ny club of St. Andrew's chapel plan a chicken supper Thursday evening for members. The annual election of officers will be held, and attendees will stay for the watch meeting in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Chapel
Nominations by President Wilson to Alaska judge and navy post
President Wilson sent to the senate the nominations of Charles Bunnell of Valdez Alaska for district court judge in Alaska division No 4 and Captain Reynolds J Hall for rear admiral in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Charles ~. Bunnell
Valdez
Alaska
District Court of the
District of Alaska
Reynolds J’. Hall
Navy
Noodles Fagan Will Become Evangelist in February
Noodles Fagan, known as King of News boys in New Castle, announced during Christmas in Altoona that he will pursue evangelistic work starting the first week of February. He has toured the United States on the vaudeville stage and spoke against liquor tobacco and cigarettes to boys and warned young women of their influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noodles” Fagan
New Castle
Altoona
Fagan
United States
Third Hearing In Equity Case Against Kaufman
The equity suit against Jonas Kaufman, president of Standard Wire, was heard before Judge Porter yesterday afternoon after two continuances. Stockholders charge mismanagement. Kaufman denies the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equity
Jonas Kaufman
Standard Wire Company
Porter
Kaufman
Two Prisoners Commitments Set by Mayor Tyler
Two men faces charges of drunk and disorderly conduct and were sentenced by Mayor Tyler this morning to ten days in the county jail and a five dollar fine. The prisoners were identified as Soyer Burke and John Covert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Soyer Burke
John Covert
Tariff Reform Bill Creates National Commission
Representative Mann introduces a bill in Congress to form a five member tariff commission. The independent board will study cost of production in the US and abroad, summon witnesses, and report findings to Congress while protecting business secrets. Salaries are set at 10000 dollars for each member and 6000 dollars for a secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Representative Mann
Illinois
House
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
United States
House of Congress
Austrian Army Is Nearing Dissolution
A Petrograd dispatch reports the Austrian army nearing dissolution with mass surrender in the Carpathians. Russians hold Germans along the lower Vistula and Pilica as German attacks fail against Russian defenses with heavy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Carpathians
Vistula
Pilica
Black Held on Larceny Charge
Orbin Black faced a larceny charge for stealing razors pipes shoes coats and other clothing from Harper Dick storage rooms on Court street totaling over 40 dollars. After a hearing before Alderman C W Ranney he could not post bail and was committed to jail. Attorney Wyads Moffatt represented Black at the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbin Black
Harper Dick
Court Street
C. W. Ranney
Black
Ranney
Wyads Moffatt
Relative in Highland learns of Margaret Eakin death
Mrs. J B Westlake of Highland avenue received word that her sister in law Mrs. Margaret Eakin died Monday at Wesle y Venango county from diphtheria after two weeks of illness. The private funeral was held today. Mrs. Eakin leaves husband D M Eakin and eight children, three of whom were with her at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westlake
Highland Avenue
Margaret
D. M. Eakin
Wesley
Venango County
Allies to Occupy Constantinople in Major Allied Move
Athens December 29. France and England prepared to occupy Constantinople. A fleet of transports carrying a large allied army and warships off the Dardanelles plan a new assault on Turkish forts to force a passage and supply Russia with arms and ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
France
England
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Russia
Sad Scenes Witnessed At Station
A brief report notes somber scenes at a station as departures occur. Eyewitnesses describe quiet farewells and lingering goodbyes signaling the end of a chapter for travelers and staff.
Prisoners Sentenced and Transferred by Porter Court
Twenty prisoners were sent by Deputy Sheriff Frank Johnson and aides under Judge Porter to the workhouse or the penitentiary. Eighteen to the workhouse and two to the penitentiary, with sentences ranging from three months to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Frank Johnson
Eastside
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Johnson
Whaley
Young
Wiliam Dunlap
Sunday Gift Marks End of Des Moines Campaign
In Des Moines Rev. William A. Sunday left for Winona Lake with a check for 12844.02 as a freewill offering. The six week revival drew about 630000 attendees with 10456 conversions at an estimated cost of 36000 and roughly 1.26 dollars per convert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William A. Sunday
Winona Lake
Ind
Philadelphia
Sheriff Has Race War Under Control Hartwell Riot
Hart county sheriff told the governor he has the threatened race war under control and asked to hold the militia request. Fifty white deputies patrolled Hartwell while negroes appeared cowed after a riot last week left one dead and sparked a murder verdict against several leading white citizens without arrests. The mayor sought troops over fears of wider unrest in Hart and Oconee counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Hart County
Hart
Oconee Counties
Antonio Gallo Writes Friends From Delia Italy
Antonio Gallo informs friends that he left for Italy to marry and is presently in Delia. He reports visiting many Italian cities and being pleased with them, but he does not say when he will return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Gallo
Italy
Delia
Death Record: Amandeo D Nuccio of Venango County
Amandeo D Nuccio aged 2 of 210 South Wayne Street Venango County is listed in death records. Mrs D M Eakin is named in connection with the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amandeo D'Nuccio
S. Wayne St
Mrs
D. M. Eakin, Venango Co
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East Africa
Gov. Tener
Public Service Commission
Marshall Field III
WED
Evelyn Marshall
Marshall Field
Merchant Prince of
Chicago
East Seventy-seventh Street
Mr. Field
Miss Marshall
Cadland
Southampton
Noodles
King of Newsboys
Commission For Tariff Adjustment
Mann
Nent Board
Bennie Hackett
Guiseppi Varcello
Hackett
Varacello
Allegheny
Henrietta Marshall
Emma Anderson
Sirs
Jennie Jones
Mamie Mitchell
Hazel Thomas
Joe Lushi
Tony Dali
Philip Fava
Emile Vanessa
James Russell
Patsy Nick
Karl
Pitty White
Georgia
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