Italians Counterattack In Italian Highlands
West of the Brepta river in the Italian highlands Italian forces pressed counterattacks against Austro German troops who had gained ground at Col Del Rasso and Monte De Val Bella. Fierce fighting saw Italians reclaim some positions but renewed Teutonic pressure forced further ground loss. Berlin war office reports heavy Italian counterattacks at Col Pel Hosse and nearby sectors, with heavy losses claimed by Germany. Negotiations between Austro German and Russians stall as Bolshevik demands go unanswered and a one month extension is requested. A German commission departs for Petrograd to restore relations and discuss prisoner exchanges.
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London
Brepta River
Col del Rasso
Monte de Val Bella
Bhatti
Berlin War Office
Col Pel Hosse
Ine
Petrograd
Berlin
Germany
Russia
New Officers Named for Fairfield Grange War Session
Installed by Hf G Snook of Fairfield county the new officers for the ensuing war include Master S Walter Burton Overseer Harry S Woodmaney Lecturer Joseph Levering Steward Grant Loy Assistant Steward William Baer Chaplain Mary K Riddle Secretary Mrs William Baer Treasurer William Gillespie Gatekeeper Ora Crames Ceres Mrs David Broerman Pomona Mrs Charles Cox Flora Margaret Burton Lady Assistant Steward Irene Drake A basket dinner will be served at noon and the public may join the afternoon session at 1 30 C M Freeman national secretary will report on the national grange meeting held in St Louis Mo L Wilson New Hope Grange will report on the State Grange meeting in Dayton A varied program of songs music and recitations will be offered and all interested are invited to attend the opening session.
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Hf. G. Snook
Fairfield County
S. Walter’ Burton
Harry S. Woodmaney
Joseph Levering
Grant Loy
Seward
William Baer
Mary HK. Riddle
William Gillespie
Ora Crames
Ceres
David Broerman
Pomona
Charles Cox
Flora
Margaret Burton
Iirene Drake
C. M. Freeman
Tippecanoe City
National Grange
St. Louis
Wilson
New Hope
Massive Christmas Parcel Post to Soldiers in France
Over a million pounds of Christmas parcels were sent to expeditionary forces in France by parcel post, totaling 374,751 parcels weighing 1,181,055 pounds. Ninety percent were prepared and wrapped at origin, with 201 Chicago searchers and 40–50 New York women inspectors ensuring safety. The navy provided a fast vessel carrying 21,000 sacks to relieve Post Office workload, while remaining parcels went by army transports and commercial liners.
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France
Chicago
Post Office Department
New York
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Grangers Here Tomorrow for Miami Grange Banquet
The Miami Grange Patrons of Husbandry announces its annual meeting and mid winter banquet next Friday December 23 in the Piqua lodge hall. The event at the city building opens with a 10 30 am business session where officers will be elected.
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Miami Grange
Piqua Lodge
O.O. F
Film business in Piqua changes cinema costs and crowds
Piqua Amusement Company manager explains rising film costs, higher salaries, and selective public demand. He compares Dayton and Piqua theatres, noting continuous daytime showings downtown Dayton and loss-making matinees in Piqua, with night trade driving revenue.
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Kras
Dayton
Piqua
Piqua Theatres
The Rise of Confidence in Dayton Piqua Shows
The article argues wholesale versus retail business models in Dayton and Piqua, stressing that success hinges on public trust. It urges exhibitors to offer better pictures, stories, service, and fair prices, building a standard quality theatre experience and truthful advertising.
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New Jersey
Dayton
Piq
Ohio Happenings Again Facing Fuel Problem
Local coal merchants warn the fuel situation is more serious than ever with dwindling reserve stocks. Secretary Hebble seeks an emergency shipment of 236 carloads from a West Virginia mine. the company agrees to send 26 cars if a priority order is issued.
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Cincinnati
Mec
Hebble
Fuel Committee
West Virginia
Crowd Sees Frederik Work On Street Demonstration
A public demonstration by Frederik the French magician drew a large crowd on Main Street. Citizens James Houser, Clarence Burtel, and James Hays blindfolded Frederik, hid a nail in a telephone pole opposite Piqua Milling, then a hatchet in Crow & Walker’s rear, and the nail at Hays cigar store. Frederik located and replaced the items in about 45 minutes. He and his company perform at May’s Opera House today and tomorrow, with a straight jacket escape challenge tonight.
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Frederik
James Houser
Clarence Burtel
The
Natural Gas Co
James Hays
Main Street
Wrederik
Piqua Milling
Crow & Walker's
Hays Cigar Store
May's Opera House
British Shipping Losses Dip in Week Says Admiralty
London reports a drop in British shipping losses for the week ending December 27. The admiralty notes 11 merchantmen of 1,660 tons or more sunk by mines or submarines, plus one smaller vessel, and one fishing ship. For the week ending December 19, 17 merchantmen were sunk, 14 over 1,600 tons.
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Admiralty
London
Wemyss Succeeds Jellicoe as First Sea Lord
London announces Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss has been appointed first sea lord succeeding Admiral Sir John Jellicoe. Jellicoe is raised to the peerage in recognition of his distinguished services.
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Wemyss
Jelficoe
London
Rossivn Wemyss
John R. Jellicoe
Jellcos
Hinders Recovering After South Street Collision
Barney Hinders remains hospitalized after injuries from a Christmas night crash on South Street. A plow head wound likely fractured his skull while Winders suffered right side paralysis. Hinders regained some speech after initially being unable to speak.
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Barney Hinders
South Street
Winders
Hinders
Men Fined and Woman Ordered Out of City Arrests in Box Car
James Roath and Ray Roath of Troy and Minnie Davis of Piqua were arrested by Officer Thomas Thorpe at 11 o clock Tuesday night in an old box car now used as a...
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James Roath
Ray Roath
Troy
Minnie Davis
Piqua
Thomas Thorpe
Trio Fined In Troy For Drunkenness Before Mayor
Three individuals arrested near the Troy Wagon Works were charged with drunkenness. Before Mayor Clay HE Harmon Wednesday morning all paid a $5 fine and costs. A Davis woman received time to leave the city. Funeral set for Henry Freihover at St. Boniface Church with burial in Forest Hill.
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Troy Wagon Works
Clay
Harmon
Davis
Troy News
Henry Freihover
Gordon Street
St. Boniface Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
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Howahe
Harry Kress
Kress
Piqua Amusement Company
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Holgate
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Edward Haley
Sybil Haley
St. Clair Hospital
Canton
Frank Ryan
Charles Ogbson
Carl Fischer
Chillicothe, O
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General Pershing
Malvern
Whitacre-Great Fireproofing Company
Boy Burns
Ashtabila
Richard Heisley
William Heisley
Troy. O
Gorseth Kerr
Kenneth Mote
Fredrik
Chit
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Sorie
Biter
Beslers
Weingarten Bros., Inc
Stout
W. B. Reduso
W. B
Arthur Gerod
Dr. Pierce
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Invalids' Hotel
Buffalo
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Mr. Pierce
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