Wars ripples across fronts from Albania to Britain
Nome reports Austro-Hungarian troops captured Albanian Assessio and near Gorizia, giving Teutons northern Albania. London says the Appam, a large freighter with 200 passengers and 80 crew, was sunk with lifeboats damaged near Liverpool. Other items note German and British seizure of Swedish ships, a clash between Russian and Turkish fleets, and Russian gains near Merv.
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Albania
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Phaker
President Wilson Reception Plans at Shenley
Washington today ordered security for a reception to honor President Wilson tomorrow at Shenley. A delegation will meet Mrs Wilson at the house to present a bouquet from the city conservatory as officials outlined arrangements and rides for the event.
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von Trom Washinston
Wilson
Viana
Will
Br Hood
Yvet
Shenley
Alrs
Wilyon
Howd
Elty
Turning Tide People About Town Admit US Will Prepare
The piece urges readiness for defense as war looms. References quoted figures Hoffman Wolt Marshall and others as speakers. Mentions Sandtlasburg, Smithsbureg, and Tol Maaters in a grim wartime mood, noting ships and troops mobilizing.
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Chia
United States
Hoffman-Wolt
Marshall Bloitman
Walfsville
Qoareinge
Sandtlasburg
Heneh
Cayerovan
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Mars
Boffins
Smithsbureg
Fruit Growers Meet to Discuss Peach Co Operation
A meeting of peach growers will be held Tuesday in the Potomac Valley area to consider cooperation among growers. Chas I. Grand of the markets office will outline services to aid growers, with speakers including D. Wertz, A. Towson, S. Fulton and others. Goals include standardizing packs, improving transportation, and forming a district market exchange.
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Penel Oprowers
Chas i. Jerand
Offies of Markets
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Peotone Wal Fey Peneh Rower
Eluiege
Oyster Roast Event at Eagle Tavern
A local gathering titled an oyster roast drew members of a mage society and friends. The event featured Mr. Jolla McCann performing several selections. Six veterans received commendations. overall, attendees enjoyed the evening despite some awkward moments.
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Eagle Tame List
Aventog! Ml
Jolla McCann
D Allen Gageby Dies From Paris Green Poisoning
D Allen Gageby a Bardane resident near Shepherdstown died about three o’clock Thursday from Paris green poisoning. Authorities say it appears self administered in a personal crisis though no motive is known. He was 58 and survived by a brother Edward and three sisters Mrs. Bradfield Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Boyer. Funeral Saturday at 11 in Bardane church with interment at Elmstead Cemetery Shepherdstown.
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Bardane
Shepherdstown
Paris
Green
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Edward Gageby
Engie’s
Mary Bradfield
Maegie Hill
Baltimore
John G. Boyer
Mechanicstown
Finterment
Elmstead
Down From Penny In Search Of Work And Cousins Run Afoul
Fr and J A Bishman two Shippensburgers went off the water wagon and buses yesterday afternoon. They telephoned for change but none came. They headed toward Jar to find work. One cousin sought a job, the other helped. They were found sleeping by deputies after 8 PM and arrested, then released on a $20 wired later or face five days. A separate report mentions a scrap case at a colored dance and a countersign incident involving Tuniny Martin and Jack Curley.
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J. A. Bishman
Fiddlersburge
Shippensburgers
Ankeney
Tuniny Martin
Jack Curley
Dsheer Browns
Suyior
Right Hand Torn in Claw Machine Incident
J Thompson a wood worker at Hlagerstown Table Works was injured yesterday when his right hand was drawn into a clawfoot carving machine. The incident occurred at his home on Central Avenue where a nearby worker immediately shut off the power. Four fingers on the right hand were lacerated but not amputated. he is under a physician's care.
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J. Thompson
Hlagerstown Table Works
Lids Home
Central Avenue
Vere
Asa
Thompson
Wedded Lovers Court Solomoning in Cumberland Court
In Cumberland Court Judge Keedy urges reconciliation for Downton and wife after desertion suit while ordering $6.50 weekly support. Report notes Eller Hubbie’s abandonment and Bertha Miller’s hardship as families shift west. Febrey aids daughter in Salt Lake City.
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Bat Lake City
German Commander von der Goltz Survives Yacht Torpedoing
Athens travelers report Gen. von der Goltz the German commander who led the invasion of Belgium was rescued after the Sul tan's yacht Erthogroal was torpedoed by a French submarine in the Bosphorus late December. The dispatch says the vessel was badly damaged but afloat and notes von der Goltz was appointed commander in chief of the Turkish forces in the Caucasus. He was believed en route to join his forces when the attack occurred.
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Fron ‘Larkey
von der Goltz
Belgium
Bosphoru
Tha ‘Turkiah
Caucasus
Ta Fa
Tinwae
Wife of Waynesboro Man Held on Bigamy Charge
Emory Longenecker of Chewsville went to Waynesboro with a strange story and secured the arrest of Mrs. George Bender on a bigamy charge. He claims his marriage to Miss Kessie Flor, now Mrs. George Bender, occurred six years ago and that she later married Bender in Hagerstown. Bender denies knowledge of a prior marriage. Magistrate Newman set Mrs. Bender’s bail at $3000 and she was taken to jail.
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Solomon
Ghenit Court
Cumberland
Keedy
Thornton Downton
Eckhart
Downton
Emory TI
Longenecker
Chewsville
Waynesboro
George Bender
Hagerstown
Iotel Werner
Bender
Langenecker
Langeneecker
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck Lectures On Alaska Trip
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck of the Episcopal Church, formerly of Dallas, gave a detailed lecture on his Alaska journey to a parish house audience at St John’s Hiscopal Church. He described travel through Alaska last winter, offered instructive insights, and this morning spoke at St James School before continuing to Baltimore for additional talks.
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Dallas
Trex
Alaska
St. John’s
St. James School
Hay
S. Hwyton Orrick
Br. Stuck
Haltimore
Catonaville
Tillman Attacks Meyer as Navy Decline Deepens
Washington Jan 28 Senator Tillman chairman of the Senate Naval Committee blames former Secretary Meyer for navy decline from second to third place since 1908. He calls Meyer a pampered heir and questions his General Board reports while in office. He accuses him of favoring shipyards over national welfare. The piece notes pressure from Senate and House leaders for tax measures on munition profits to fund preparedness. Brownsville border incident details report mutual explanations between American and Garrant commanders over soldiers crossing the Rio Grande and pending court martial.
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C International News Service
Washington
Meyer
Tillman
Senate Naval Committee
General Board
Mr. Myer
Brownsville
Tex
Garrantt
United States
Rilo Grande
Funston
Baby bandits arrested after Washington Park bank raid
International News Service reports Chicago police rounded up eight men and four women linked to a Washington Park bank robbery. A $5000 bundle flew from a Southwestern avenue house window during the raid. Detectives identified cash and named suspects include Eddie Mack William Mine and Al Brodey. Joseph Freedman and his wife were also taken into custody.
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International News Service
Chicago
Washington Park National Bank
Joseph Freedman
Whd
Flya
Willam Mine
al Brodey
League for Defense Plans in Hagerstown
The national preparedness wave gains traction in Hagerstown with plans to form a local League for National Defense affiliated to the Maryland group. Interested residents back the movement and expect organization within weeks led by supporters of The Battle Cry of Peace.
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Hagerstown
Maaryland League For National Defense
Ambiguous Weather Brings Odd Night at Colonial
A fragment mentions Cannon Worthington suffering amid damp weather and a mysterious red medicine drink. A Mall reporter notes public reaction to a picture at the Colonial causing concern. Richard Tennett of New York, a former resident, is here visiting relations.
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Richard Tennett
New York
Log Re Jlativoa
Deluge of Rain Follows Storm Damage Near Belleville
A cyclonic storm around Belleville Alabama caused over 100000 dollars in damage. The German M I Church steeple collapsed through the roof and the Hotel Germaine roof was lifted off and carried away. A heavy rain deluge followed the wind.
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International Newer Furvien.y
Chicago
Belleville
M. I
Flood Rescues Reported Along Arkansas River
International News Services dispatch from Memphis notes thousands of Arkansas River residents stranded in tree tops and log huts after the largest flood in the region. Kinnde lArkansas experiences a six foot rise forcing hundreds to refuges in shelters and trees. Weather shifts forecast a cold wave with possible snow or rain. fishermen report small catches as warm spell ends.
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International News
Memphis
Arkansas River
Kinndel
Ark
Dun
Commissioners Meet to Settle Tax Accounts in Hingham
County commissioners hold a special session to settle accounts of former Tax Collector A. NH. Hingham for 19th century taxes. Many items reviewed as valueless while others remain under consideration. the meeting spans February 4 and 5.
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