Gardner Urges Inquiry Into U S Army Readiness
Representative August P. Gardner attacks the administration for blocking a war readiness inquiry. He cites 29,405 regulars 119,087 militia and 16 in the reserves, claiming only 18,458 could be summoned, enough for 65 miles of trenches, plus 34 guns, far short of European armies. He warns of unpreparedness versus a mounting European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aris
August P. Gardner
Massachusetts
House Military Affairs Committee
United States
Mr. Gardner
U. S
Secretary of War
Greater
New York
Russia
Battle of
Mukden
Wotherspoon
United States Army
Banquet at Maitland Church Highlights Union Evangelistic Push
About 150 people attended a Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist church banquet in the Sunday school room. The event featured a ten piece orchestra led by John Richardson, decorative red and green decor, and a toast program led by Albert Hoyland. Speakers included Rev. D. C. Whitmarsh, Mrs. J. L. Stratton, M. W. Leslie, Rev. J. L. Stratton, and Rev. W. T. Williams. An appeal urged strong support for upcoming southside union evangelistic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist Church
John Richardson
Albert Hoyland
Southside
D. C. Whitmarsh
J. L. Stratton
M. W. Leslie
W. T. Williams
Destructive Fire Destroys Johnstown Apartment Building
A early morning blaze at the Conrad apartment building on Vine and Franklin streets in Johnstown Pa caused heavy property losses. Firemen rescued several women amid flames on stairways and fire escapes, with the Conrad drug store and a florist shop sustaining major water and smoke damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Johnstown
Conrad
Vine and
Franklin Streets
Suspend Sessions At W N Aiken School Move To City Hall
Over 400 pupils from W N Aiken on Pearson Street will miss classes as the 59 year old building is found unsafe. Classes move to City Hall with the second and third floors and council chamber used for lessons and meetings. Two experts will consult Wednesday on steel support and a planned month of repairs to restore safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.N. Aiken School
City Hall
W.N. Aiken
Pearson Street
G. A. Dickson
Council
Aiken
Board of Education
Petition to Sell Granted to Assignee in Court Today
In court this morning L. M. Uber as assignee of John C. Wallace presented a petition to sell property valued at 6374.60 with debts totaling 23806.59. A mortgage by James Ward guardian was approved and other petitions including discharge of J L Myland, performance of contract by the late Clarence P Wolford, and various estate motions were granted. Citation and account matters were set for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
M. D. McCarthy
Silas Stevenson
Matthew Riley
F. E. Dambach
Ellwood City
Porter
McCarthy
Stevenson
Riley
Dambach
Riley and Dambach
L. R. Specht
Frank L. Wadlinger
Carmine Carrozza
National Life Insurance Company
Farmers Supply Company
8S. M. Buchanan
L. M. Uber
John C. Wallace
James Ward
Robert Ward
Maud Preston
J. L. Myland
Sarah Hazen
Ella Wolford
Clarence P. Wolford
Wm. O. Kerr
Daniel McConnell
Wm. J. Quinn
Ismert-Hincke Milling Co
H. G. Preston Company
Wallace W. Wogan
Margaret J. Vogan
Thomas H. Vogan
William Vogan
Elizabeth C. Aiken
Jennie Cox
Howard Cox
Ward
Y. M. C. A. Busy Place With New Year Activity
Open house on New Year’s Day sparked a season of ongoing activity at the Y M C A. Attendance surpassed previous years with large crowds at the older boys meeting. A six piece orchestra and attorney C H Akens drew interest during the New Year address on cultivating observation. The Boys’ Division council meets tonight to plan Sunday programs. Newsboys club attendance doubled last Saturday with gym games, a pool plunge, and showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Akens
Newsboys
Gallagher couple recover after brief illness
Ernest and Mildred Gallagher of South Jefferson street are able to be out again after a short illness, resuming daily activities and visiting neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest and
Mildred Gallagher
South Jefferson Street
Detective Dunlap Reappointed by Judge Porter
County Detective William H. Dunlap was re-appointed for another year by Judge Porter on the recommendation of District Attorney Clyde V. Riley. Dunlap has served one year and gained notoriety for his crackdown on illegal liquor sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Dunlap
Porter
Clyde V. Riley
Dunlap
New Superintendent At The Can Factory
John G. Leonard leaves his post as superintendent at the American Can company local plant to take charge as superintendent at Ogden Utah. He is succeeded by J. E. Sullens who has been assistant superintendent. C L Amburn becomes office manager after years as chief clerk at the local plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Leonard
Ogden
Utah
American Can Company
J. E. Sullens
Leonard
Messrs
Leonard and
Sullens
C. L. Amburn
Eighth Ward Hose Company Elects Officers
At a special session Saturday evening at the Eighth Ward fire department building officers were elected for the ensuing year. Chosen were J. H. Gross president Daniel Heagney vice president Wesley Miller secretary Allen Cartwright treasurer William Crane James Fowler Emery Mc Farland trustees William Crane chief Daniel Heagney assistant chief J. H. Gross and Daniel Heagney representatives to the Relief association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward Fire Department
Eighth Ward Hose Company
J. H. Gross
Daniel Heagney
Wesley Miller
Allen Cartwright
William Crane
James Fowler
Emery McFarland
Relief Association
Vigilant Hook and Ladder to Elect Officers at Banquet
A meeting at Central fire station this evening will elect officers for the ensuing year. A banquet will be held before the officer selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook and Ladder Company
Women’s Day a Great Success at Bethel A M E Church
Women’s Day event at Bethel A M E Church drew a large turnout with Mrs T W Phillips delivering a renowned address praised as eloquent and masterful. Mrs Edgar Cypher of Connellsville is visiting Rev J E Ailgood of Reynolds Street this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel A. M. E. Church
T. W. Phillips
Edgar Cypher
Connellsville
J. E. Ailgood
Reynolds Street
Fine Meetings At First Baptist Church
Sunday at the First Baptist Church drew large crowds for three services by Dr. Ludgate the evangelist. The afternoon session featured a talk to youths titled The Boy Who Visited the Queen of England and a well received violin solo by Mr. Glucklein. In the evening a sermon warned that self righteous robes keep one from inheritance as Jeremiah New Castle is cast out for appearing in his own robe. Dr. Ludgate announced another Bible reading tomorrow at 2 30 and the Ladies Missionary Society will meet Thursday at 3 30 to attend the reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ludgate
Jeremiah New Castle
Evangelist
Glucklein
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Church
Sale of Wallace Store Postponed to Next Week
The sale of John Wallace drug store on Washington street scheduled for today is postponed until next Monday at 10 o clock. Attorney L M Uber assignee of the property for creditors announced the postponement after receiving several bids and said the sale will resume next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wallace
Washington Street
L. M. Uber
Uber
Second U. P. Church To Hold Meeting
The second United Presbyterian church will hold a congregational meeting on Wednesday evening January 13 to decide if it is ready to call a pastor to succeed Rev. S. C. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Church
S. C. Gamble
Three Arrests by City Police Since Saturday Morning
Since Saturday morning three arrests have been made by city police officers. Saturday night yielded two men charged with fighting while Sunday night brought a drunk whose identity was unknown as he lay in jail overnight.
Berlin Reports French Success In Alsace Front
Berlin dispatch notes official acknowledgment of French gains in Alsace with heavy artillery fighting along the front. Western theatre quiet aside from artillery duels near Thann and Auberstrasse, while German forces retake peaks near Steinbach at bayonet point. Eastern front activity remains centered on Poland east of the Rawka river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Alsace
Thann and
Auber
Old Patrol Horse Reunites With Cops On Street
A moving van on South Mill Street drew cheers as the gray mare Mollie, once a longtime patrol horse, recognized Officer Hilliers and even seemed to pause to chat. Now owned by D. M. Ritchie, Mollie handles hauling work and appears in good condition after life on the police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuler
Hilliers
South Mill Street
Washington Street
D. M. Ritchie
Rev W W Sniff Addresses Moral Equivalent of War
Yesterday afternoon at the Y M C A gymnasium Rev W W Sniff spoke on The Moral Equivalent of War. He cited Moses and Elijah and urged that clash between good and evil reveals character, notes hero qualities in all men, and calls forth purity through Christ’s task. Next Sunday Dr Ludgate will deliver the afternoon address at First Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Sniff
Sniff
Moses
Elijah
Christ
New Castle
Ludgate
First Baptist Church
Patterson Heads to California After Will Case Verdict
George L. Patterson departed for California Saturday to collect several hundred thousand dollars from a verdict tied to challenging his mother Mrs. Frank Thurston's will. The will left funds to Thurston and Madame Tingley of the Point Loma Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Patterson
California
Frank Thurston
Thurston
Madame Tingley
Point Loma
Death notices crowded with names and ages in Ohio area
Death records show Henry Eppinger 68 from Neshan nock Two and William J. Humphrey 72 from Mer cer Co. Deborah Rich born about a week ago in East Liverpool. O Maurice Taylor three months in Princeton. John M. McKee from Youngstown. Mrs Walter Gibson of East Reynolds Street injured ankle remains about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eppinger
Neshannock
William J. Humphrey
Mercer Co
Deborah Rich
East Liverpool
O. Maurice Taylor
Princeton
John M. Mckee
Youngstown
Walter Gibson
East Reynolds Street
1915 Studebaker Banquet Promises Prosperity for Auto Men
E E Hileman hosts a banquet at Fountain Inn on Wallace avenue for sub agents of the Studebaker district. Optimistic notes for 1915 include plans for a big Studebaker day at Conneaut Lake and a future auto excursion with over 100 machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Inn
E. E. Hileman
Hileman
Studebaker Automobile Company
Studebaker
Wallace Avenue
Conneaut Lake
Little Lake
Greenville
Mercer
Grove City
Wilmington
Sharon
Lawrence Counties
Florida
Court Convenes With Judges to Hear Civil Trials
Court sessions begin this afternoon with Judge Porter assisted by Judge Holt of Beaver County. Next week Judge Reiber of Butler County will preside. A single court follows, then Judge Praither of Crawford County. Porter holds double court to clear the trial list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Holt
Beaver County
Reiber
Butler County
Praither
Crawford County
Property Sold by the Sheriff in Sixth Ward
The property of Billa M. Miller in the Sixth ward was sold by Sheriff Carl Johnston to Nan Q. Harrah this morning for $50, with the sale subject to the indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billa M. Miller
Carl Johnston
Nan Q. Harrah
Recovery of A L Sweesey at Soldiers' Home
Word is received on A L Sweesey's condition as he spends winter at the Soldiers Home in Old Point Comfort Virginia. He was hospitalized briefly but has recovered enough to be out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Sweesey
Old Point Comfort
Thousands Are Dying In Hospitals
A grim tally shows thousands dying in hospitals amid a health crisis, with rising death rates and overwhelmed facilities. Officials urge rapid action as shortages strain staff, beds, and essential supplies nationwide.
British in Dire Straits as Sick and Wounded Flood England
Paris dispatch reports heavy Allied losses from pneumonia and exposure in trenches amid stormy weather. Thousands of British French and Belgian troops are transported to England due to overcrowded base hospitals in Boulogne Dunkirk Calais.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N.S
Paris
France
Boulogne
Dunkirk
Calais
England
North Sea
Nieuport
Albert
Workhouse Sentence For Three Prisoners
Lougi Cunti was sentenced to six months in the workhouse for liquor sale. George Powell received three months, with sentence suspended for Mrs. Anetta Paglia on $125 payment. James Rogan got eight months for receiving stolen goods. Frank Parella was fined $15 for running a slot machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lougi Cunti
Porter
Cunti
George Powell
Anetta Paglia
Frank Paglia
Paglia
James Rogan
Frank Parella
Ellwood City
Family Dinner at East Long Avenue Home
A New Year’s day family dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Pearson on East Long Avenue. The evening gathering began at 6 o’clock with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Abram Pearson and family, Mr. and Mrs. George McFarland and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pearson
East Long Avenue
Abram Pearson
George McFarland
Samuel McBride
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Gardner
Bay State
U. S. Army
Maitland
City of
City Council
Matthew Riley and
F. E
Ellwood
Specht
Carrozza
Farmers’ Supply Co
Wallace Property
Boys’ Division Council
Association
W. H. Dunlap
Eighth Ward Company
First Baptist Ch
Wallace
U. P. Church
Him
Patterson
Studebaker Dealers
J. O. Hahn
Cleveland
Charles A. Lemon
Hahn, Lemon and Hileman
Monia
Franklin P. Merrick
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