Order details on railway reforms and enforcement actions
Washington dispatch outlines an impending directing order to pool rail facilities and terminals, retain current staff, and reorganize routing to shorten freight paths. It notes New York Pennsylvania Station entry for Baltimore and Ohio trains and names deputies tasked with locating individuals for a 1917 selective service registration-related proceeding.
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Washington
Ratheidgs McAdag
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Pennsylvania Station
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Otho Datva Sen
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York
Vilitse
Walter
Locker
Qoetion
Selective Service
Kittery and York Rebekah Lodge Officers Elected
Kittery news notes officers elected for York Rebekah Lodge and local groups. Messages mention meetings at First Methodist Church, Christmas club open hours, and community notices. Several residents named, including Mrs. Nettle Deane and Mr. William Williams, with routine social updates and upcoming installations.
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Kittery
Naval
We M
Willian
Mennardy
Warren No Phin- Heyyed
Arte WY
Seaward
Trasurer
Fred AY. Cross
David G. Walker
Albert B. Billings
J.D. John
Philips
Hownee Coulttes
T Willams
Wile
Nettle Deane
Sunaper
Leon, Scruton
Lortsmouth
York Rebekah Lodge
Cnming
Noble
Georgie Pinkham
Edna Melonald
Almedia S. McTntire
Yaston
Chrigimas Club
Portamenti Crust Mod Cuarantee Co
Welock
Itc
Wentworth
Tvereit
Stuth Gurry
Shaw
Pleasait Street
Cantonev
Ouiows Hall
Aldana Pitts
Vardlsa
Elbridge Romlek
Remnick
Menpetinnte
Busineys
Pontolly Ani
Worls
Havertill
Ates
M Charles
P. Brattey
Liths Avenue
Uhlon Eholy
Alexander Dennett
Behe Street
Milward Rohr
Government Street
Exeter
Vatrick Rossiter
Prunceirene
Philadelphia
David Mead
Ralph Tinley
York Boys Delinquent Claim Reported in Division No 2
A fragmentary OCR item notes a delinquency claim involving York County and Division No 2. The readable text mentions York and a reference to boys in a delinquency context, but details are incomplete.
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York
Division No
York CouRty
Spetite
Christmas Social and Town News From Kittery Point
Kittery Point notes report a Red Cross meeting at Mrs. Oscar Clark’s home, plus visits by Miss Etta Whittaker, Miss Susie Seaward, and others. Christmas events and shop hours noted, with residents visiting relatives, illness, and local business updates across town.
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Kitting Point
Oscar Clark
L'Amoureaus
Mitty
Sue
Red Cross
Boston
Susie Seaward
Tus Tice
Etta Whittaker
Fall Hiver
Miss
Quid
Jeszie Bt
Worth Hampton
Hobert
Willam Tobey
John Pitelt
Llarotd
Webaler Randall Et Gercish
Alley
Mtr
Ates
Phi Ua
Frisbve Brothers
Alden Phillins
Hig
Toehos Ory
Mins Lofencs
Jearg
Winesser
Clyde Kingsbury
Alfred
yin‘Ainge Hee Fadhow
Willam Cal
Vreau
Arthie Seaward
Oriente
Fromiinston
Ste. My
Geen Vis Ene Manson
Ogunquitts
Mys
Manson- Herbert Curia
Krisbae Leathers
Ramuet Mugudge
TKS
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York Man Exempt but Will Not Quit From Army Service
A York man, exempt from military duty after passing medical exams, appealed for exemption citing health reasons. While his appeal lingered, he remained in the Coast Artillery National Fort Williams unit. A presidential decision later discharged him as orders for reinstatement as a noncommissioned officer emerged.
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YORK
Presson
George AL Erpst
Shemya
Corn Druy
Coast Artillery
Fort Williams
Callon Torre
Maiy Hag Heow
Eid
Furiyne Tad Au
Change of Timetable on P D Y RY
Changes will discontinue certain trips to reduce coal consumption. Portsmouth to York Beach 10:00 a.m. York Village Postoffice to Portsmouth 6:00 a.m. via P K Y division. York Beach to Portsmouth 11:30 a.m. via P K Y division. Kittery Point and Portsmouth cars will run only to Call's Trestle instead of Sea Point. Cars stop only at white pal es through Kistary and Eliot. Kittery Point crossings move to Emory's instead of Champneyntown Siding.
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Portsmouth
York Beach
York Village
Cara
Kistary
Eliot
Kittzry
Emory's
Champetnowne
A Message to Our Young Fighting Men
A distorted editorial fragment questions courage and morality amid wartime rhetoric. It references Germany, modern crime, and calls for discipline, duty, and national conduct, contrasting valor with perceived decadence and urging unity under a harsh, propagandistic lens.
The House of Bondage in Chicago Stock Theatre
A Chicago stock company presents The House of Bondage a sensational drama with white slavery themes. The production features celebrated performers and promises a blend of sensational scenes and comic relief to attract audiences.
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Chicago
Regineet Wright Witanny
Wiite
Soul Styrene mMesam
Unable to Work Wits Dolshe Win Amid Turbulent Reports
Voklo December 28 reports claim a chaotic scene as nations dispute wartime supply routes. Aerial broadcasts mention Japan urged to halt ship movements while US authorities address strategic movements and the fate of American personnel in the region.
Nashua Car Men Strike Shuts City Rail Line
Nashua car men threaten to strike disrupting the street railway service. Workers at the company, the sole operator in Manipshire, stage a walkout this evening in Central Lithoe, citing grievances over heating and other conditions. Negotiations with management are ongoing as both sides seek a resolution.
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Wim
Sinte Street Railway Company
Manipshire
Chmpiny
Medlors
Lithoe
In Memory of Albert H. Bickford
Memorial tribute recalling Albert H. Bickford as a civic minded, generous man active in public service. The narrative praises his loyalty, kindness, and community impact, noting his personal modesty and readiness to help. A reflection on his life closes with elegiac lines and mourning from friends. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised at the bottom.
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Mazen Bickford
hNmself
Miyy
Ion
Huey
Owen
Albert Biek
Anil
Lear
Ana
Grand Mason Lodge Meets in Manchester on Christmas Day
At Pembroke building Grand Master Araid Sina mon and officers presided as Grand Mason Lodge of Atasonte, with St John Lato of Wortsmouth and La Croix Jonge of Derey among those present. Degrees were conferred including Master Mason with staff. Banquet preceded the meeting in Masunte hall on Hanover Street, drawing large attendance.
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Manchester
Pembroke Bulldins
Afernngn Uo
Si. Jolius Lato
Wortsmouth
la Croix Jonge
Derey
Svorket
Lafayette Lodge
Araid Sinamon
Atleitien
Dexves
Chirlea
Obert
Walter W NeMculpted
Ehon E. Wedon
Teasars+ Witten
G'Garmon
Secretars Aon
W. Lane
Robert c. Plug
Junioy
James Wd. Murray
Scatter
Stowa
Cyrn
Ahern
Shivey ‘Barrett
James W. Stith
Tyler John A
Masunte Hall
Oda
Hanover Street
Teuton airmen attack camp of U.S. troops in France
Dec 28 report says German airmen attempted to bomb an American camp near the front. Allied patrols repelled the raid before impact. Aviators quickly counterattacked and Germans retreated. The brief clash is described as a calm veteran response amid Christmas shortages.
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U.S
France
Dee
Befara
Obsequies for Miss Mary Smith and Mrs Ruth Henis
Funeral services conducted Friday morning for Miss Mary Smith at the home of her sister Mrs Alfred J. Howard on Murdoch Street with Rev. Thaxver officiating. Remains were taken to Willimant for burial. Separate service held Thursday afternoon for Mrs Ruth Kerry Henis at her home in Conland with Rev. UL Thayer officiating. Interment followed in the Greenland memorial.
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Mary Smith
Mace Smith
Er Aister
Alfred J
Uoward
Murdoslirct
Willimantt@e
Com
OAS Y. Om
OW. Tam
Ruth Berry Moody
Ruth Kerry Henis
Conland
Tome
UL Thayer
Tall Bering
Krankite Moeds
Erving
Imierment Wes
Grenlly
Greenland
Matory Armiler Directl
Inauguration of New City Government Scheduled for Tuesday
The city will inaugurate its new government on Tuesday with officials expected to take oaths and outline initial policy priorities. Residents are urged to attend a public ceremony at City Hall and hear remarks from the mayor and council members.
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Crowder
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Arthur Chesles
Deshun
Jin Riahoa
Feenamins
New Snemners
Deborch
Chow
Kittery Point
P.d.&y.st.ry
Germany
Wiley
Ee Erwin
Pieter
Yuli
Voklo
Balshevile Gouy
Virdivestok
Nagasaki
John
Stov
Japan
Nashua
Albert H. Bickford
Grand Mason Lodge
St. John’s Lodge
Florence Oil Heaters
the Sweetser Store
Tel
Market Street
N. H. Beane & CO
Congress St
High St
TRE Horton Service
United States Depository
First National Bank
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