Lusitania Sinking Must Be Brand Illegal Before Settlement
Washington reports demand that Germany label the Lusitania sinking an illegal act before any final settlement on the torpedoing dispute. Secretary Lansing relays President Wilson’s stance to Ambassador von Bernstorff, urging clear legal responsibility and signaling a general settlement plan acceptable to the United States despite language barriers.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Ambasaador von Bernstorff
Lansing
Berlin
Lusitania
Botton
Trish
Count van Ternstorff
State Department
Ghaneotlor
COURT QUAILS AT ALLEY DRAWN BY ENEMIES
Mary Simpson faces charges in Poles Court after disputes with neighbor Mary Johnson on Brastows Ave. Witnesses describe threats and disorderly conduct. Judge assigns a jail stay if Mary Johnson does not move. Rutherford and others pursued on Middleburg pike. unrelated assault case also noted.
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Mary Simpson
Justice Doub
Poles Court
Mary Johnson
Brastows Ave
Maury
Ubiote Criod
Ubinas
Mary Siupsoen
Mary
CIA
Chet Ridinger
Tran
Tves
Sigma Foe
Mary Starled
Agsa
Tayl Neht Shevit Tong
Repaties Cromyilon
Keeley
Lang
Chiee Preichner
Daniel Socks
Middleburg
Alt
Rutherford
Chartes Town
Farpiag Aebeelk
TL Wissigan
Boo Deep
Parmer Bane
Directors elected at Cleaurspripe National meeting
Messy report lists Elwood McLaneghlie as president and W Flory Snyder among directors including A Seibert and M B Monikhouser. Other names such as De ho o Perry and Scott Corbett appear amid unclear clerical errors. The fragment notes a resident of Muatstowar flats involved in the proceedings with partial phrases indicating election actions.
Blue Mountain Hotel Fund Seeks 150000 Plant
John J Gibons and partners raise funds for a new Blue Mountain hotel on the farmer block site. The $150,000 fireproof project aims to attract investors with major stock sold including $100,000 by a Baltimorean and similar holdings by local investors Chris Lane and HW Mee Comas. Construction expected to start in spring with contractors reviewing plans.
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John J. Gibons
Messrs
Chris, S. Lane
HW. A
Wonderland of the Telephone at Cumberland Council
J Brooke Boyte, manager of the ¢. & P. Telephone Co., is to give an illustrated talk to Cumberland Knights of Columbus on N Mechanic Street about The Wonderland of the Telephone.
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J. Brooke Boyte
P. Telephone Co
Knights of Columbus
N. Mechanic St
Cumberland
Kentucky Bill Beaten in Senate Prohibition Measure
In Frankfort Kentucky a statewide prohibition constitutional amendment was defeated 20 to 14 in the upper chamber where the bill originated. The vote ends the measure's chances for now in the General Assembly.
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Kentucky
Brankfort
General Assembly
Harvard Student Committee Clamps Down on Draft Evasion
Cambridge Mississippi report notes a Harvard student committee aims to weed out alpsylem and related evasion practices, following a controversial incident involving a “goodbye sissy watch” and surrounding tensions. The fragment mentions a push to purge or “weed out” elements deemed improper while addressing concerns about behavior and legitimacy of the effort.
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Cambridge
Miss
Harvard
Mrs Mohrs Children May Testify On Murder Trial
Providence January 26 Mrs Elizabeth Mohr on trial over the murder charges involving Dr C Charles and Virginia Mohr has not yet decided whether her two children will testify as witnesses for Franklin Mohr the husband. The case remains unsettled with no definite decision reached.
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Providence
Elizabeth Mohr
C. Charles
Virginia
Franklin Mohr
Koon
Elizabeth I. Mohr
C. Franklin Mohr
Denee
R. L
Provis
Charles
Robber on horseback raids hotel clothes in Waynesboro
A bold thief on a horse entered the Werner hotel yard in Waynesboro shortly after 11 PM Monday and stole garments from a clothes line. Hotel owner Fred Bartholow confronted the thief, wrestled him, and recovered most of the loot before the man rode away. he was recognized and likely to be prosecuted.
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Werner Hotel
Waynesboro
Yhe Tuier
Fred Bartholow
Mr. Barthelow
Barthelow
Ile
Mrs. Clara Thomas Dead in Sharpsburg Pneumonia
Mrs Clara Emma Thomas aged 60 wife of Vezeckiah Thoring died at her Sharpsburg home at 1 am after four weeks illness from pneumonia She was Lutheran and survived by one daughter Mrs Victor Delayney two brothers George W Highbarger and A K Elighbarger both Newark Mrs Robert Lumm and Mrs Charles Robinson of Newark Funeral at 10 am Saturday from the house with services at the Lutheran church Rev A A Ker presiding burial in Mountain View Cemetery. The Windsor Cutting Mill at Greencastle seeks help as it expands using workers from nearby towns to meet booming business.
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Clara Emma Thomas
Vezeckiah Thoring
Sharpsburgs
Lutheran Church
Victor Delayney
Sharpsburg
George W. Highbarger
Media
Newark
A. A. Ker
Mountain View Cemetery
Piedmont Money Is Plentiful Editor Seeks Franchise
Medmont anxious to join Mae Ridge League as Piedmont editor I Lee Coombs wires President Boyer asking for league franchise. Boger recalls he needs club requests before a meeting can be set. Message from Mas W Boyer Angerstown Md lists funds and readiness to sign.
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Medmont
Mae Ridge
Boyer
Rh. League
Angerstown
IS. Lee Coomys
Carranza forces speed to western Mexico for Villa offensive
Eight hundred Carranza soldiers equipped for a long campaign travel by special trains on the Mexican north western railway toward western Chihuahua to crush Villa bands in that region. Since Villa escaped a surrounding force his ranks have risen and officials expect a months long aggressive campaign to erode his influence there. A separate item notes a pole being knocked down by a Ford at the Wilson Market on Square, bending a lamp and fender.
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el Paso
Tex
Carranza
Chihuahua
Villa
Pearson
Madero
Wilson Moat
Sportsmen Meet to Plan Better Washington County Laws
A meeting at the Board of Trade rooms brings sportsmen and citizens together to craft stronger game and fish laws for Washington County. Discussions focus on stricter hunting rules, banning fishing during spawning, and limiting nonresident hunting and fishing, aiming to present measures to the Legislature.
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Washington County
Board of Trade Rooms
Not So Witty Firemen Debunk Squirrels Truck Flap
An odd report notes the Squirrel’s attempt to topple a new Enterprise truck was not taken seriously by firemen. They praise a compact powerful vehicle and a swift flexible one while dismissing the rival “roaster” claim as mere rumor.
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Enterprise
The Drive on Calais Falters as French Hold Line
Paris news reports a German bid to reach Calais failed after two days of intense fighting. French British and Belgian troops defended key trenches, with German losses estimated by St Omer at about 10,000. In Albania, Austro Hungarian forces push toward coast, threatening Italian influence as Montenegro is subdued.
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Cinternational
Paris
France
Belgium
Calais
St. Omer
Channel
Albania
Rome
Montenegro
Nicholas
Italy
Seutart
Gi Mebtua
San Medua
Teutonic
Albasan
MISS GRANS WEDS MR ATLEE MILLER NEAR SHARPSBURG
Miss Mary Pearl Grants wed Charles Atlee Miller of Trego on Wednesday January 19 at noon at the bride’s home near Sharpsburg. Rev A A Kerjin officiated. A salmon silk crepe de chine gown and veil were worn. A reception and luncheon followed with many relatives and friends in attendance. Additional notes mention Fasick Collier marriage and several licenses and local notices.
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Sharpsburg
Mary Pearl Grants
Charles Atlee Miller
Trego
A. A. Kerjin
Mae Davis
Josephus Grass
Geo. C. Miller
Lewis Rohrer
T.B. Gray
Join Tucker
James Bussard
Bessie McGraw
Alvey Leatherman
Luther Gray and Son
William Fry
Ma Drenner
Mary Leatherman
Charlotte Bussard
Mabel Leatherman
Leo Leatherman
Reese Grans
Allen Leatherman
Issie Myers
Thonmas Carolan
Margaret Leatherman
Fred
The
1St Baptist Church
J. KK
Thomas
Warry W. Trice
Florence Beaver
Berkeley Station
W. Va
Edward Diffenderter
Edith Heckman
Williamson, Pa
Russell P. Lewin
Irene Shank
Eagerstown
Independence pledge shifts to full Philippine sovereignty
Washington reports the administration commits to complete independence of the Philippines within four years. Senator Hitchcock directs the President to relinquish sovereignty within two to four years, reserving naval bases if needed, securing American rights, and negotiating a treaty among major powers to guarantee the island's territorial integrity.
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Washington
Philippines
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Ston
Grove near St James critically ill in local hospital
Daniel P. Grove of near St James is critically ill with a complication of diseases and has slim hopes of recovery. His son Ira Grove from Waynesboro, together with George Grove of Williamsport, Pa., were summoned to his bedside Monday.
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Daniel P. Grove
St. James
Ira Grove
Wayneshorongs
George Grove
Williamsport
Wedding Jubilee Spreads through Washington Street
Early today a wedding procession caused a lively scene on Washington street as clerks and crowds spilled onto the sidewalks. The bride wore pink, drawing a rush of passersby and shop clerks outside the venue.
Rainbow visible over Oak Hill Avenue at dawn
Residents on Oak Hill Avenue reported a distinct rainbow in the western sky just after 1 o'clock this morning, observed as dawn light spread.
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Oak Hill Avenue
Home leased in Greencastle as Kerneys plan housekeeping
Mr and Mrs Langdon Kerney have leased the Barnhart apartment on South Carlisle Street Greencastle and will start housekeeping this spring. They have lived at the National hotel during their residence in Greencastle. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Harry BE Robinson of Washington aged, with four siblings. Mother and child are reported doing well. Lost prisoners: Montenegrins lost 2500 prisoners during retreat into Albania per Milan dispatch dated January 26.
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Langdon Kerney
Barnhart
South Carlisle Street
Greencastle
Mrs. Kerney
National Hotel
Hair
Harry BE
Robinson
Washington Age
Hing
Paris
Milan
Monteneeriir
Albania
Conscription Labor Disagrees At British Labor Conference
Bristol, England, Jan 26. A British Labour party conference opened with more than 200 000 workers represented. The Socialist contingent of 260 caged prepared to push strong resolutions urging the government to take measures to prevent England from going to war. Mrs Josiah Poenherser recap early UK with heart trouble at Ek villa Mu Ehurry Lyday de wtill Comeigg litt heme with Hinese.
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Bristol
England
British Labor Party
Mra
Josiah Poenherser
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Peace Bride
Onsale
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Blue Mountain
Telephone Wonderland
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Creeneastle
Qreencastle
Piedmont
J. Robt. Shoota
St. John's College
Annapolis
St. John's
Sheetz
W. C. HH
Omer Slick
W. Franklin St
SAY
Miss Grans
MR. Atlee Miller
Mummert
Ida Muanmmert
Lester Keyser
Centerville School House
Calvin Dougherty
Centerville
Jerry
Akon
Pas Calvin
William
Wayward
Chambersburg
Young Motor Car Company
Regal
George W. Petrie
Newton Kline
Jad Spreeler
Weller
Sherdt
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