Labor Demands Draft Concessions in Britain War Aims
London readers report Labor leaders to meet Lloyd George on Friday to press concessions from the government. The Laborites seek adherence to war aims including a league of nations and no postwar economic war while probing for British support to curb imperialistic aims and discuss Sir Edward Carson’s expulsion. Unionists push for broader cooperative supply nationwide to end profiteering and waste.
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League of Nations
Great Britain
Labor
Edward Carson
Miss Clara Carnahan and Lloyd Jenkins Wed in City Office
Miss Clara Carnahan of this city and Lloyd Jesse Jenkins of Francisco united in marriage Monday by Justice Miller at his east Broadway office. The groom is a young farmer and the newlyweds will reside on a farm near Francisco.
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Clara Carnahan
Lloyd Jesse Jenkins
Francisco
Justice Miller
East Broadway
McAdoo Likely To Lead New Railroad Department
Washington December 26. Government operation of the country s railroads likely under Secretary McAdoo will begin early in January. A few legal and financial issues unresolved delay the president s announcement of this wartime step which he views as the most revolutionary yet. The president believes the plan including compensation will gain railroad approval.
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McAdoo
Garfield Blames Railroads and Weather for Coal Shortage
Fuel Administrator Garfield told a senate committee 1917 coal shortage will reach 50 million tons despite record production. Bituminous output rose 10 percent from 1916 and anthracite 1 percent. he blames rail transport and severe weather, warns government operation may be needed.
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Washington, D. C
Garfield
Senate Committee
Kenyon
Free Moving Pictures and Treat of Candy and Oranges for Princeton Children
Elks Home hosted a Christmas party for Princeton children with free rides to The Noble theater showing Pathe News Weekly and a Fatty Arbuckle two reel, followed by candy and oranges. Over 100 colored children also attended, receiving gifts. Patriotism lessons and a school choir performance preceded the film, underscoring community care and early holiday giving. Christmas quietness prevailed aside from charitable efforts and strong local merchant optimism about early sales.
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Pitnceton
Elks
Garret
Izabel Mossman
Edison
Pathe News
Fatty” Arbuckle
Orphans’ Home
Marvel
Céfe
Elks Home
Princeton 5
the Elks
Princston
Salvation Army
Births in Mason and Jones Families
Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur Mason of 1017 Stout Street a son named Guy Adam. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Jones southwest of the city a daughter born Wednesday morning.
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James Arthur Mason
Stout Street
Guy Adam
Ellsworth Jones
Lieut. Alva L. Fisher Home From Hattiesburg Visit
Lieut. Alva L. Fisher of Company M stationed at Hattiesburg Mississippi arrived home Tuesday to spend several days with his family on South Seminary Street.
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Alva L. Fisher
Company M
Hattiesburg, Miss
South Seminary Street
Telephone company erects giant chestnut poles
The Cumberland Telephone company completed a major task by setting two chestnut poles for river wire stringing at the Fifth street ferry. One pole stands on this riverbank and the other at Gibson county point. The job was done smoothly by the regular workforce.
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Cumberland Telephone Company
Fifth Street
Gibson County
Mt. Carmel
Princeton home guard company to meet for medical exam
Members are asked to gather at Dr. J. B. Critchfield's office tonight for medical examination. Thursday evening the company will drill at the IOOF hall.
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Princeton Home Guard Company
J. 8. Critchfield
F. Hall
Senate urges quick winter gear for training camps
The Senate military affairs committee told Secretary Baker to cut red tape and supply every man in training camps with winter clothing. It urged commanders be given authority to buy from nearest towns if faster than the quartermaster. Telegrams from Camp Shelby commanders cited shortages of overcoats and woolen blouses and called for immediate action.
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
Baker
Quartermaster’s Department
Camp Shelby
Local Boards Ordered to Recruits Skilled Bricklayers
Government telegram urges Indiana conscription boards to supply white bricklayers for the Army in France. Pershing seeks 1000 bricklayers. boards must report promptly on delivery and expedite voluntary inductions under Section 149 and telegraph 4851. Bricklayers to be sent to Aviation Section Signal Corps at Kelly Field Texas. Crowder signs the order from Washington December 22 1917.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
General Pershing
France
Aviation
Signal Corps
Kellyfield
San Anton‘s
Texas
Crowder
Peace Talks Delayed as Bolsheviks Seek Cease in War Materials
Petrograd reports Germany requests peace talks postponement to January 24. Bolsheviki manifesto orders cessation of war material manufacture ahead of a general democratic peace. Khartoff occupied and Odessa threatened as the Black Sea fleet supports rebels. Finland seeks recognition of independence.
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Petrograd
Germany
Khartoff
Odessa
Black Sea
Finland
Bolshevik Leader Foresaw Loss of Grip After Peace With Germany
Bolshevik Minister Vorovosky said the Bolsheviki could not retain power if Germany pressed annexation and a separate peace. He vowed to fight defensively until a democratic peace is secured and denied German financing claims. Petrograd arrivals noted a rising monarchist movement among Russian cadets backed by Germany.
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Stockholm
Frank
Russia
Germany
Vorovosky
Petrograd
Senator Newlands Dies Suddeny in Washington
Senator Francis Griffith Newlands of Nevada died of heart failure at home after an illness of a few hours. He was at work in the Senate office building when stricken, and died at 10 15 p.m. with his wife and brother at his bedside. He had been weakened in recent weeks while preparing wartime transportation investigations.
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Nevada
Senate
Washington
Francis Griffith Newlands
Mrs. Newlands
Newlands
Christmas Surprise at First Baptist Church Pastor’s Home
Congregation members gathered at 509 North Hart Street to surprise Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Cohn on Christmas evening. The event featured music games and recitations. The couple received several useful gifts as many members attended.
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The
First Baptist Church
A. A. Cohn
North Hart Street
I. F. A. F Club Enjoys Christmas Tea at Miss Witherspon’s Home
Members of the I. F. A. F Club gathered at Miss Nina Witherspon’s south Main street residence Tuesday afternoon for their annual Christmas tea. The event provided an enjoyable afternoon for all in attendance.
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I. F. A. F Club
Nina Witherspon
South Main Street
Toelles Return From Visit At Local Home
Mr and Mrs Harry Toelle and William Toelle of French Lick return home after visiting here with relatives and friends Mrs William Toelle will stay a few days longer with local acquaintances.
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Harry ‘Toelle
William Toelle
French Lick
Nichols Family Dinner on Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs Roy Nichols of 610 Stormont Avenue entertained numerous relatives at a family Christmas Day dinner, sharing meals and good cheer in a communal celebration.
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Roy Nichols
Stormont Avenue
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Senate © Committee
Goodrich
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J. M. Scantlin
West Side Square
Walsh
Decorating Company
Fowler's Barber Shop
Edith Yochum
Cuyahoga, Falls
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Greencastle
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