Series of Fatal Accidents Shock City
Central Powers push toward Bucharest amid dire Romanian defense as Serbs attack Bulgars and entente forces advance in the Balkans. Russian actions in the Carpathians report fresh assaults, with limited gains, while Paris notes progress of Franco-Serbian troops in Macedonia and new prisoner counts.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Rumania
Bucharest
Teutonic
Ploechei
Ferdinand
Ploedhti
Trotus
Jiuz Pass
Paris
War Office
Monastir
Four Fatal Accidents Shake City Within One Hour
City officials reported four deadly incidents in quick succession. Dominic Dorbar was killed at Adams Street crossing when struck by eastbound No. 10. Six-year-old Andy Bonsalo died after being hit by a car driven by Elmer Nurke near Popular Avenue. Teenager George Patroski, 14, was crushed near Mineo after being found between tracks. doctors amputated both legs but he survived initially. Albert Riddle, 24, died at Herrick mine after a car pin release crushed him between two coal cars.
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Goal
Dominic Dorbar
Adams Street
Pan Handle
Dorbar
Itis
Goroner Herb
Oys
George Patroski
C. and P. Railroad
Brilliant
Mineo
Patroski
Ohio
Herb
Riddle
Herrick
Zink Resigns as President of Council and Campaign Committees Named
Mr Zink resigns as president of the council while executive and advisory committees are named to head a four day whirlwind drive by the Y M C A to raise $50000 from December 11 to 15. Captain Diller’s unit wins the first prize of $300 subscription credit on day one, assembling staff for General Irons tain Diller's team.
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FE. L. Mogge
Young Men’s Christian Association
Carl H. Smith
Robert McGowan
John Potter
S. J. Anathan
J. G. Belknap
Everett Ferguson
Geo. A. Gescheider
Wm. R. Johnson
B. Frank Murphy
Carl Gescheider
Chas. D. Simeral
I. Sulzbacher
G. EF. Wisener
Wm. Banfield
E. E. Francy
Ross Anderson
A. C. Douglas
Jas H Gill
Jas W. Hitchcock
R. €. Kirk
Albert G. Lee
Harry W. Irons
Jas T. Sarratt
D. M. Weir
H. D. Westfall
Jas. W. Gill
C. H. Blumenauer
H. D. Wintringer
David McGowan
G. J. Hennings
G. E. Sharp
J. J. Gill
R. L. Brownlee
H. B. Grier
F. M. Work
General Ironstain Diller
No. 11
W. J. Kirk
Alex. Smith
Tohn G. Homen
A. W. May
Dr. C. P. Burke
Harry McConnell
E. M
Mooney Elected to Vacancy on Steubenville Council
In Steubenville, Joseph E Mooney was elected to fill the at large council seat after the resignation of L W Zimmerman. Joseph Bueche became Council President pro tem and then President as Harry A Zink resigned. Mooney's oath was administered by President Bueche and other ordinances were passed under suspension.
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Steubenville
Harry A. Zink
Joseph Bueche
McMaster
Joseph E. Mooney
L. W. Zimmerman
Mr. Mooney
Bueche
Onc E
Ohio
Perene Emacs
Juha Tas Otecil
Harry D. Zink
Council Wells
Fach
Williams
Zink
M McMaster
Mooney
Council
Zimmerman
Joseph F. Mooney
Walter Sterling
W. C. Brown
Women Sponsors of Carpentier Willard Boxing Bout
New York dispatch reports Georges Carpentier versus Jess Willard in a ten round no-decision bout with sponsors including Miss Anne Morgan and Miss Elizabeth Marbury. They oversee funds for the French wounded, aiming to send about 550,000 to France and ensure proper handling of proceeds.
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Ary Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Jess Williard
Anne Morgan
Elizabeth Marbury
France
Miss Marbury
Erskine elected Ways and Means chair at chamber meeting
At a noon luncheon the chamber Ways and Means Committee unanimously elected E. E. Erskine as chairman for the year, succeeding John A. Huston who was elected Chamber president. Officers for the coming year were read, and a resolution promoting study of city management and commission form of government was adopted. A committee was named to address ferry road repairs and Brook County funds.
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Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
Rmperial
E. E. Erskine, Esq
John A. Huston Esq
Chamber
Erskine
J. W Gill
Ohio Valley
W. D. Case
Ketchan
Ohio Valley Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Naval
T. H. Loomis
Holliday
Brook County
Isaac Brown
Case
Ways and Means Committee
Council of National Defense Holds First Formal Meeting
The Council of National Defense met at the War Department with Secretary Baker presiding. The six cabinet officers and seven civilians discussed organization and a plan to coordinate all civilian and commercial activities in peacetime for wartime efficiency behind the fighting line.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Council of National Defense
War Department
Baker
Dry Amendment Strategy Splits Ohio Liquor Debate
Wolfe and Cox Wolfe papers push a dry amendment to Ohio’s constitution to divide the anti saloon league and wet factions. Rumors of Rudy Mack proposing a dry plan surface in newspapers and papers like the Columbus Dispatch and Ohio State Journal drop liquor ads to signal campaign consistency for Mack.
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Liquor To
Cox-Wolfe Democrats
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Law Enforcement League
Cox and Wolfe
Rudy Mack
Republican
Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State Journal
Wolfe
Mack
Ciry Organization
Greater Strain on Others. Opposes compulsory physical exams
President John P. White of the United Mine Workers argues against compulsory physical examination for wage earners. He warns it would shift burden onto the fit and their descendants, urging the state to administer tests or, better, focus on fair wages. He criticizes scientists viewing workers as wards.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Social Insurance
Mr. White
County Board Report on Infirmary and Jails 1916
Jefferson county officials report visits to the infirmary children's home and county and city prisons during 1916. The infirmary, visited November 1 1916, reported clean buildings ample fruit and vegetable stores, self‑raised hogs and savings for taxpayers. Inmates numbered 75 to 80, mostly elderly and content. The article also notes a Methodist Jant Church program with Miss Spencer addressing the YWCA on Christianizing women and wartime opportunities.
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Mk. Drowilie
Jessie G. Simeral
W. H. Clinton
Robert McGowan
Suprintendent
Adrian
Jefferson County
Wifey Proved a Better Vote Getter than Husband
In Umatilla Oregon Mrs E E Starcher was elected mayor, defeating her husband in yesterday's vote. Women won all other municipal offices including four council seats and the roles of recorder and treasurer.
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Umatilla
Ore
E. E. Starcher
Inland Water Ways As Military Necessities
Rear Admiral William S. Benson urged use of inland waterways as military assets at the National Rivers and Harbors Congress. He urged improving Midwest rivers to aid army and navy supply with wheat and coal, and proposed a continuous ship canal from Boston to North Carolina coasts to save fuel and deter shipwrecks, strengthening eastern coast defense.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
William S. Benson
Naval Operations
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Middlewest
Army
Navy
Plain States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Boston
New England Sound
New York, Delaware
Chesapeak Bay
North Carolina
Benson
President Wilson clears schedule in busy Washington day
President Wilson disposed of many engagements to clear his calendar for Congress work. He met with the new council of national defense, conferred with numerous senators and representatives, reviewed 800 champion corn growers and canning club girls from Ohio, and pressed a button signaling the opening of the Tulare County Citrus Fruit Fair at Visalia, California.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Del
Wilson
Council of National Ce’s.ce
Ohio
Activity on Board German Ships Preparing to Slip Out
Rio Janeiro December 6 Extragordin ary activity noted on German ships interned here. Some vessels have been supplied with provisions and coal while others are clearing decks. Journal says indications point to plans to secretly depart to avoid requisition.
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Ty Associated Press
Herald-Star
Rio Janeiro
John Lambert sunk by German submarine with no warning
The steamship John Lambert, listed as an American vessel, was shelled and sunk without warning by a German submarine off the Isle of Wight on November 22. Crew members who survived arrived in New York aboard the French steamer Espanage from Bordeaux.
Electricians Strike Delays La Belle Coke Ovens
West Virginia side of the river experiences a strike by electricians after Koppers Company refused a wage increase. Workers currently earn 45 cents per hour on a ten hour day with overtime at the same rate. They seek time and a half for overtime and a small raise. Completion of the new La Belle coke ovens is now unlikely until March or April next year, and the La Belle bridge likely won’t be finished before spring.
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la Belle
West Virginia
Koppers Company
Weather outlook for Ohio and southwest warming
Ohio forecast predicts fair tonight with warmer conditions in the southwest. Thursday will bring increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures followed by rain.
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Ohio
Pres Wilson Studies High Cost of Living
President Wilson began a study of cost of living reports from government departments. U S Attorney Anderson of Boston leads a nationwide inquiry with conferences at the Justice Department and FTC and plans to summon grand juries in New York or Chicago.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Wilson
Congress
U. S
Anderson
Boston
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
Inter-State Commerce Commission
New York
Chicago
Gregory
Houston
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