President outlines R R compensation plan report
Dr F M Wagner of Wampum dies after his Ford runabout is struck at the Chewton grade crossing by the Pittsburg flyer of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Eye witness James Higgins described the crash and the moment the train stopped after the impact. The exact cause of death remains disputed as to whether injuries occurred on impact or after being thrown from the car. The body was moved to the VanGorder and Gardner morgue and then to the family residence in Wampum.
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F. M. Wagner
Wampum
Chewton Cut
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg
Ellwood City
Vangorder and Gardner
Fillwood City
James Higgins
Interstate Limestone Company
Higgins
Dr. Wagner
Chewton
Mr. Higgins
Wagner
Fire Damages Bijou Theatre In Youngstown
Panic averted as fire broke out at the Bijou motion picture theatre on Federal street causing about 20000 dollars in damage to the theatre and the billiard parlors run by Fred Schroeder. Crossed wires are believed to have started the blaze and patrons rushed to exits.
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Youngstown, O
Bijou Motion Picture
Federal Street
Moving Picture House
Fred Schroeder
Central powers open door to Brest Litovsk talks
Reports from Copenhagen and Stockholm indicate the Central powers may resume peace negotiations at Brest Litovsk with a session set for tomorrow. Petrograd demands withdrawal of Austro German troops from Poland and Baltic regions, while Germany proposes policing small states to ensure stable independence.
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International News Service
London
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
Copenhagen
Brest Litovsk
Petrograd
Poland
Courland
Nauen
Germany
Stockholm
Esthenia
Livonia
Lithuania
Haparanda
Berlin
Count von Hertting
Reichstag
Vienna
Ukraina
Arrested by Constable Hunter Carnival Operator
Charles E Hutchison alias Hunter failed to appear for trial on adultery and non support charges. He was arrested in Youngstown by Constable Nat Williams after a process was issued. Bondsman Alderman John H Gross had his bond forfeited. Hunter runs the Hunter carnival.
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Charles E. Hutchison
Hunter
Youngstown
Nat Williams
John H. Gross
City
Hunter Carnival
Fire crews respond to smoke at old Rummel home
City firemen were summoned to the Rummel homestead on Shenango Street at noon after a 4 stovepipe was placed in a blind fire and the attic filled with smoke. There was no fire and no damage.
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Rummel
Shenango Street
Laout
Piave Front Holds as Allies Break Austro German Push
London reports a shift in the Italian theater with Austro German forces failing to gain ground along the Piave and the western bank cleared of Teutonic troops. British raiding across the river yields prisoners and loot while French forces seize Monte Tomba and overrun northern slopes.
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International News Service
London
Rome
Piave
Monte Tomba
Monte Grappa
Piave River
Italy
Belgium
France
Lens
War Office
Bullecourt
Arras
Ypres
West Flanders
Mayor Reports December Receipts and Arrests
Mayor A. D. Newell presented a December report showing total arrests at 70 and police receipts of 1518 dollars. Of the collected funds 1070 dollars came from forfeits, with 25 fines paid, 58 jailed, 183 discharged, six had sentences suspended, six turned over to aldermen, 75 ordered out of the city, and four sent to Camp Sherman.
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A. D. Newell
Police Department
Camp Sherman
City Solicitor Protests Proposed Car Fare Increase
James A. Gardner returned from Harrisburg where he filed a protest against the city plan to raise car fare to six cents. The move aims to challenge the proposed fare hike and protect local riders.
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James A. Gardner
Harrisburg
Congress May Fix Labor Wage During Period War Lasts
Senator King of Utah calls for a uniform wage scale on government projects to prevent industrial collapse. He drafts a resolution for the Senate commerce committee to test constitutional power, arguing government wage fixes would stabilize the labor market and curb rising prices. If approved, he will push legislation to implement the plan.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
King
Utah
Senate Commerce Committee
Commerce Committee
Attorney Muse Leaves City for Warren Pa
Homer J. Muse, linked with the C. C. Robing son Real Estate firm for years, departs New Castle for Warren to take up roles as city solicitor and attorney for a major local oil company. Muse previously resided in Warren from 1882 to 1915 and returns with strong prospects and well wishes from friends.
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Homer J. Muse
C. C. Robingson
New Castle
Warren
Muse
Lawrence County
City Council Approves Nine New Lights Arrangement
The council ordered nine new street lights this morning by resolution with one exception. A mistake in locating one light at Laurel Avenue and Logan Street led to it being placed instead at Laurel Avenue and Delaware Avenue as originally intended.
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Laurel Avenue
Logan Street
Delaware Avenue
Questionnaire helps Mexican immigrant fill draftee form
Paulino Marquey, a Mexican worker for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, presented the passport from the Mexican consul HB. Breshline at the court house but could not speak English. Italian interpreter Mary Conti translated enough details to complete the questionnaire, noting Marquey has a wife and family in Mexico.
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Paulino Marquey
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company
Court House
Clyde V. Ailey
Ailey
Mary Conti
Riley
Tey
Marquey
HB. H. Breshline
Wage Board For Railroads Formed By McAdoo Chiefs
Washington January 4 railway director McAdoo and the brotherhood chiefs agreed on creating a wage board to control wages of railroad employes under government. The board will adjust disputes and be appointed and at work within 30 days. Brotherhood leaders conclude talks and depart for home tonight.
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Washington
McAdoo
Brotherhood
First Group of American Air Pilots Trained Near Front
The first class of American air pilots completed at a front line air school received their brevet in photography and observation. One graduate was held for disciplinary reasons. They began flying in three feet of snow and will after a week be sent to the war front to work with French pilots on active firing line duties.
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France
Fire at Campfire restaurant damages McKee building
Clay firemen battled three alarms from 10 45 p m to 4 45 a m with a major blaze at 3 15 a m in the Campfire restaurant on South Mall. The gas jet in a rear gas range caused a hole into the cellar. damage about 500 dollars though adjacent stores and flats filled with smoke. Fire departments 1 2 4 5 and 6 aided on the second alarm. Continued on Page Two.
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Clay
MeKes
South Mall Street
McKee
Eower
Council Adjourns to Reconvene Over Garbage Site Bid
The council adjourned today and will reconvene tomorrow at ten o clock to approve or reject the best bid for the old garbage site. A public sale of the site was held this afternoon and the meeting was set for Saturday to finish ongoing business.
Graduation at Center U P Sunday
Mrs Gilfillan s class of the Center U P Sunday school will graduate after completing the shorter catechism. The ceremony, postponed from December 9 due to deep snow, features addresses by Rev Hazlett Attorney James A Chambers and others and will include special music by a New Castle chorus at 7 45 pm.
President Proposes Three Years Net Rail Revenue Basis
President Wilson recommends using the net railway operating revenue for three years ending June 30 1917 as the basis for compensation to railroads taken over by the government Congress should protect small investors and avoid financing choices interfering with war needs He did not discuss permanent government control or immediate financing but said the treasury will handle that later He came to explain railway policy to a joint session and urged quick action with tentative bills prepared for passage The crowd showed little interest as the European war began to overshadow the Capitol visit
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John Edwin Nevin J
U.S
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
House
Inter-State Commerce Committee
Death notices for several local residents listed
Death records list Dr. F. M. Wagner aged 38 of Wampum Arthur Cooper aged 42 of Sharon Mrs Emma Reed aged 56 of 616 Summit Street Thomas W. Hamilton aged 33 of Turtle Creek and Charles Crawford aged 73 of Mantua Ohio.
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F. M. Wagner
Wampum
Arthur Cooper
Sharon
Emma Reed
Summit Street
Thomas W. Hamilton
Turtle Creek
Charles Crawford
Mantua
Ohio
Lawrence County Medical Society elects officers
The Lawrence County Medical Society held its monthly meeting in the Greer building. Dr J K Pollock was elected president with Dr E A Snyder as first vice president and Dr H W McKee as second vice president. Other officers include Dr C F McDowell treasurer Dr W A Warner secretary and Drs Campbell Miles and Foster as censors. The new officers assume duties immediately. In other news Rear Admiral Fletcher is relieved from duty after the Antilles sinking and ordered home by the navy department while an investigation continues.
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Lawrence County Medical Society
Greer
Gageby
J. K. Pollock
E. A. Snyder
H. W. McKee
C. F. McDowell
W. A. Warner
International News Service
Washington
Antilles
W. B. Fletcher
Navy Department
Daniels
France
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Cae
Bijou
Albert
Charles E. Hutchinson
H. E. Hunter
Teutons
Western Front
Palestine
Sen. King
Wage Board For Railroads
U. S
KY Newton C. Parks International News Service
South Mill Street
Center U. P
Chimp Clark
Fletcher
War Department
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