Lloyd George to Form New Cabinet. Asquith's Fate Unclear
Premier Lloyd George conferred with colleagues on a provisional cabinet list likely to be published end of the week. Chamberlain is named for chancellor of the exchequer. Asquith's future remains uncertain as the Sinn Fein count shows a coalition majority of 220 votes in the new Parliament.
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London
Lloyd George
Ustin Chamberlain
A. Bona
Asquith
Daily Express
J. H. Thomas
Laborites In Commons
British Wireless Press
House of Commons
Sinn
Plan Memorial for Soldi ers 10 Cost Half Million
Plans crystallized at a Saturday meeting in City Hall for Lawrence County to erect a memorial building. Aiming for a great auditorium banquet hall armory relics library and reception rooms the project would cost at least a half million dollars. Organized by Walter S Reynolds the gathering included patriotic groups council county officials and other community leaders.
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Lawrence County
Council Chamber
City Hall
Walter S. Reynolds
Public Safety Committee
United States
S. Plummer Emery
Wilson Plans Return Before March 2
The White House announced President Wilson will come back to the United States before the current Congress adjourns on March 2 to act on last minute bills. If needed, he may then return to Europe to resume participation in the peace conference.
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Washington
Wilson
U. S
Congress
White House
Europe
Wilson Seeks No European Alliances in Free Trade Hall
President Wilson declares the United States will join no power bloc not including all nations pledged to world peace. He says America has no stake in European politics or in any balance of power, speaking to cheers after the freedom of the city ceremony in Manchester. The procession included the Lord Mayor in red robe and wig.
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America
Europe
Wilson
Manchester
Eng
Free Trade Hall
United States
Three New England Governors Struck by Flu
Three New England governors battled Spanish influenza on December 30. Massachusetts Governor McCall showed improvement and hoped to sit up by New Year's Day. New Hampshire Governor Keyes canceled a visit to finish state business and planned a farewell address to the legislature. Maine Governor Milliken received medical care with hopes to attend the inaugural Thursday.
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New England
McCall
Massachusetts
Keyes
New Hampshire
Haverhill
Milliken
Maine
Memorial for Soldiers Faces County Building Plan
8. L. McCracken proposes a centrally located county building with ample grounds and an auditorium plus rooms for soldiers and farmers groups. The project should reflect county growth and be funded mainly by taxation plus private gifts, emphasizing a practical, patriotic design. Leah Euwer expresses consent and urges spaces for veterans without homes.
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L. McCracken
Lawrence County
Sharon Doctor Dies On Train
Dr. William M. Lewis a Sharon Pa physician and Sharon Sanitarium owner died on a Pennsylvania passenger train between Pittsburgh and New Castle from heart trouble. He was 57 and unmarried. He leaves his mother in Wilkes-Barre and a sister Mrs Mandmeister. He once led X-ray aid to the U S during WWI and mentored Dr T W Williams. His remains were taken to Offutt and Company for arrangements.
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William M. Lewis
Sharon
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Lewis
Manchester
Reading
Offutt and Company
T. W. Williams
South
Mill Street
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Baltimore
Williams
California
Farrell
America
United States
Wilkes-Barre
Mandmeister
Armenian Relief Drive Highlights Christmas Service
Stereopticon pictures of 108 boys from the First M E church and Sunday school formed a feature of the evening service. A collection taken for Syrian and Armenian relief exceeded $300. Children gave speeches and songs during the program.
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M. E
King George to Visit America and Swap Warship Visits
A report from London dated December 30 says King George may visit the United States once the international situation normalizes. He expressed support for a yearly exchange of visits by American and British warships, noting the cordial ties observed aboard the New York at the Firth of Forth.
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Mecaane
North Ae
Ei. N
George
U. K
New York
London
United States
Admiral Rodman
United States Navy
Firth-of-Forth
King George
City Flu Hospital Seen Closing As Patient Count Drops
Councilman W C Shanafelt reported only 14 influenza patients in the Emergency hospital with several ready to leave in a few days. He suggested possibly discontinuing the hospital within a week and notifying doctors no new patients would be received. The city will keep equipment for future use.
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W. C. Shanafelt
Council
Big Increase In American Ship Tonnage
In Paris Edward Nash Hurley says the United States will hold about 35 percent of world merchant tonnage after the war while England controls 50 percent and the remainder comes from Scandinavia. He notes plans to take over 30 to 40 ships from White Star, about 700000 tons, for troop movement and to redirect them to bring home American troops. He assures no marooning of Americans and that transport will normalize as troops return.
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Delt Edwards
International Reducc H
Correspo
Paris
America
Edward Nash Hurley
National Shipping Board of
U. S
England
White Star Line
Eee Pereese
France
Europe
Hurley
Strike Threatens At Milwaukee
Milwaukee officials including Governor Philip and Mayor Herne meet with Milwaukee Traction officials to avert a threatened strike by 3,600 traction employees on New Year’s Day demanding a four cent an hour wage increase.
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International _News Service
Milwaukee, Wis
E. L. Philip
Herne
Milwaukee Traction Company
Labor Union Official Shot in Chicago Violence
John W. W. DiGiovanni, business agent of the Hadcarriers union, was murdered late at night returning from a Chicago Federation of Labor meeting where a new political party was launched. He was shot seven times by two men from a hallway near his home. four in the chest, one in the arm, one in the breast, and one in the left wrist. Police hunt two Bolshevik faction members tied to the disturbance at a union gathering honoring Italy's labor leaders.
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International News Service
Hicago
John W. W. DiGiovanni
Hadcarriers Union
Chicago Federation of Labor
di Giovanni
Italy
January Court Term Postponed
Judge Emery announced the common pleas court term set to begin January 27 is postponed. Jury commissioners will fill the jury wheel with new names at the start of the year due to exhausted lists.
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Emery
Licenses To Be Asked By Liquor Men
New Castle liquor dealers prepare applications for licenses as court convenes February 10. Prothonotary records show most have papers ready. petitions due January 18. Debate over annual fees and partial-year licenses amid war prohibitions fuels uncertainty. many counties seeing filings proceed.
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New Castle
Prothonotary
Fire destroys town buildings in Wilmington area
Fire swept the town hall opera house and several small stores in middle town near Wilmington with a loss estimated at 100000 dollars. Firemen from Wilmington Symrna and Delaware City aided in battling the blaze.
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Wilmington
Dell
Middletown
Symmna
Delaware City
Death Notice for Several Residents Reported
Death notices list Mrs Wendell H Shipler of 312 Highland Avenue and others including C A Miller age 37 of 14 Round Street William M Lewis 57 of Sharon Floyda Taylor 18 of Rolling Green Ohio Mrs Rose Ewing 75 of Youngstown and George Washington Magee 48 of Washington Township.
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Wendell H. Shipler
Highland Avenue
C. A. Miller
Round Street
William M. Lewis
Sharon
Floyda Taylor
Rolling Green
Ohio
Rose Ewing
Youngstown
George Washington Magee
Washington Township
County Sets 1919 Millage At Six Mills Across County
County commissioners kept the 1919 tax rate at six mills while expecting higher revenue from new improvements and increased valuations. Appeals courts will open in January in multiple towns and wards, with dates listed for Bessemer Enon New Wilmington and others to challenge assessments or seek higher valuations.
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Bessemer
Enon
New Wilmington
South New Castle
Volant
Wampum
Ellwood City
Township
Big Beaver
Little Beaver
Hickory
Mahoning
Neshannock
North Beaver
Perry
Plaingrove
Pulaski
Scott and Shenango
Taylor and Slipperyrock
Union
Washington
Wayne
Wilmington
New Castle
Cant. F. F. Urey Home From Army
Captain Frank F. Urey has returned from Camp Merritt New Jersey with an honorable U S Army discharge. He is ill in bed but plans to reopen his medical offices soon. Dr. and Mrs. Urey are staying at the Fountain Inn after visiting Sandy Lake Pennsylvania.
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Frank F. Urey
Camp Merritt
N. J
Camp Wheeler
Macon
U. S. Army
Urey
New Castle
Fountain Inn
Captain Urey
Hopkins Held For March Court Term
Samuel Hopkins charged with felonious assault and battery by Chief Edward Elder was held for court after a hearing before Alderman Mantz. He is charged in the shooting of William Davis who is on the road to recovery.
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Samuel Hopkins
Edward Elder
Alderman Mantz
William Davis
Snapshots At News Sharon Merchants Victimized By Forger
Reports show local merchants in Sharon targeted by a check forger during the past week. The incident follows other wartime disruption as authorities investigate the pattern and safeguard local business.
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Sharon Merchants
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Floyd McGriff
Enternationa News Service
Hope
Leah Euwer
W. M. Lewis
Pittsburg
M. E. Church
City
E. N. Hurley
Milwaukee
F. F. Urey
Army
Fountain Inn Hotel
Hopkins
Baker
Can
Sugar Creek Township
Venango County School Board
Emerson Trick
Williamsport, Pa
Geramans
The
Pennsylvania Educational Association
Harrisburg
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