Greece Accepts Ultimatum Calms War Risk in Rome Talks
Greece’s government, per Athens advices, has sent a note to Entente capitals accepting the ultimatum in full, precluding Greece joining Germany. The Rome council in wartime is hailed as a turning point by the London Times as allies push a common front. Reinforcements to the Macedonian front include Bulgarian and Austro-Hungarian regiments, signaling likely Balkan offensives.
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London
Iran
Greece
Athens
Reuter
Constantine
Germany
Rome
London Times
the Times
Macedonia
Thessaly Ti Tes
Thessaly
Dobridja
Wallachia
von Mackensen
Balkans
Rome Council
Puarkish
Piogdres
Turkey
Firm Dissolves Wakle and Young Druggists
An advertisement announces the dissolution of the firm Wakle & Young druggists formed six years ago. The original store on the Square was conducted by Howard B. Young with Homer W. Eakle building the new store. Both are noted young men in the community.
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Firu
Wakle & Young
Howard 8. Young
Homer W. Eakle
Prominent Smithsburg Man Joseph Sleasman Called by Death
Joseph H. Sleasman longtime Smithsburg resident and Washington County Board of Education member died at 5 15 pm Wednesday after a ten day illness. Born 1841 near Mt Zion Frederick county he was educated locally Roanoke and Gettysburg College. He married Elizabeth Thown in 1872 and pursued farming fruit growing and local public service including road supervisor and school official.
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Joseph H. Sleasman
Smithsburg
Board of Education
Washington County
Sleasman
Hagerstown
Mr. Sleasman
Mt. Zion
Frederick County
George and
Whisa Flautt Sleasman
Maryland
Sleasiman
Harrington
Ife
The Sherlock Holmes Jr Contest Ends Tomorrow
Last call for the contest as the fugitive taunts pursuers and plans to reveal details of his surrender on a stage and in upcoming pages. The note mocks the chase, hints at a bank photo display, and praises local business—R M Hays & Bros, Kodak, and banking services—before promising a continuation on the final page.
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Hagerstown
R. M. Hays & Bros
Ays
Wall Paper
Beau Brummell
First Arrest Expected in Grace Roberts Murder Case Today
Philadelphia January 11 reports say the first arrest in the Grace Roberts murder case is anticipated today. A material witness arrest will follow, per Coroner Knight. Detected evidence points to Bernard Lewis, who killed himself, tied to the crime and to Smithsburg banking figure and Greensburg Lutheran church official with long local ties. He left a wife who died ten years ago and three children: Mrs I T Jarboe of Philadelphia, Mrs Charles Ross, and Walter B near Smithsburg, plus a sister and brother living in Waynesboro. Funeral arrangements list a 10 am house gathering and Trinity Lutheran Church service in Smithsburg.
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Philadelphia
Grace Roberts
Knight
Tate
Bernard Lewis
Will hunger strike vows by birth control advocate
New York Jan 11 Convicted of distributing birth control information Mrs Ethel Byrne sister of Margaret Sanger says if sentenced to jail she will hunger strike Her trial has drawn society crowds and support from a group of wealthy women in court rooms and chambers
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New York
Ethel Byrne
Margaret Sanger
Governor Stanley Rescues Judge From Kentucky Mob
Paducah report details Governor A. Q. Stanley rushing from Frankfort to Murray with federal authorities to quell a white mob threatening Judge C. A. L Bush and to prevent the lynching of Negro suspect Lake Martin. The mob, angered by a homicide, gathered at a hotel and demanded a court order, which the judge signed before Stanley appealed for calm and guided authorities to maintain order amid the danger.
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Kentucky
Paducah
A. QO
Stanley
Murray
Frankfort
Ta Mary
Dillaway County
Lake Martin
Mimerago
Yeibete
Sonp
Wells
Iit
Gar Peait Dudge
C. AL Bush
Martin
Muray
Bush
Choral Society Plans Concerts At New Quarters
The Hagerstown Choral Society met in its new Ramace eiould building with large attendance. Officers aim to cut expenses and use resources to attract top artists to Hagerstown. Members urge continued support through concerts and the June Music Festival. The first concert will be at Trinity Lutheran Church with local artists assisting.
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Hagerstown
Trinity Lutheran
Dryden Probes Night School Compulsory Law Violations
Prof. Dryden, superintendent of public schools, will investigate wholesale breaches of compulsory attendance and child labor laws at the Antietam Street night school. He found 66 pupils in one room and 48 in another last night, with several lacking day employment permits or proper age.
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Dryden
Antietam St
Miss Schulz
Iboryden
Lawson testifies on Wall Street leak to House Rules panel
Thomas W. Lawson testified before the House Rules Committee on the alleged Wall Street leak that influenced President Wilson's peace vote. He refused to name individuals he says profited from the information, risking possible contempt citation.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Rules Committee
House of Representatives
Wall Street
Wilson
Lawson
House
Body of Buffalo Bill Cody lies in state at Capitol
Denver residents learn Col William Cody Buffalo Bill lies in state at the Colorado capItol for four hours before burial set for spring. He will be interred in a rock tomb atop Lookout Mountain with Elks and other societies sharing in funeral services. In Rockville a second case: William Ross colored found guilty of second degree murder for killing John Nash colored. sentenced to 18 years by Judge Peter who notes first degree was the proper verdict.
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Denver
Wiliam Cody
Buffalo Bill
Lookout Mountain
Denver Lodge of Elks
Rockville
William, Ross
John Nash
Peter
Democrats Vote Down Resolution To Probe Peace Leak
In Washington the House rules committee, dominated by Democrats, voted to report adversely the second Wood resolution calling for a five member committee to investigate charges by Thomas W Lawson about an alleged Wall Street leak regarding the Wilson peace note. The Campbell resolution to appoint five members was defeated on party lines.
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Democrats
Washington, Dan
Wall Street
Thomas W. Lawson
House
Woad
Wood
Campbell
Tw House
Kaariel
Entente Reply To Wilson Peace Note Reported In London
London reports the Entente will publish its reply to President Wilson's peace initiative, handed to Ambassador Sharp. The Times says the tone is frank and defines terms for peace, a crushing rejoinder to Germany. Dispatches from Paris call it ultra sensational, though British papers see calm study of allied aims.
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London
Entente
Wilson
William Sharp
The
Times
Germany
Paris
Haglish
Miss Dahlgren Weds Richard Emmet in New York
New York heiress Miss Katherine Drexel Dahlgren and Richard Smith Emmet of Smithtown were married by Bishop Hayes at the bride’s mother residence on East Ninety-sixth Street. Miss Dahlgren is a Drexel descendant, daughter of Mrs. Drexel-Dahlgren and granddaughter of Joseph W. Drexel. her father is Rear Admiral B. Dahlgren.
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New York
Richard Smith Emmet
Katherine Drexel Dahlgren
City
Smithtown
D. S
Bishop Hayes
East Ninety-sixth Street
Dahlgren
Drexel- Daigren
Joseph W. Drexel
Wr B. Dahlgren
Ademiral
Johnnu A. ‘Dahlgren
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Sherlock Holmes, JR
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Byrne
Choral Society
Gol. Cody
Tolein State
Lansing
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State Department
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Sharp
White House
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Ludendorff
Field Marshall von Hindenburg
Miss Dahlgren
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