War News From Poland and Europe Amid Eastern Front Tensions
Uncertain war outlook as Russian forces retreat near Lodz and German countermeasures loom. British press highlights King George’s field visit, a historic monarch in the theater for the first time in 171 years. Reports emphasize Poland’s strategic weight and shifting Western focus remains on the eastern struggle.
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Associated Press
Pondon
Lodz
Garman
Siress
Poland
Wimperor
William On
London
Belgium
George All Torance
George ‘1
Belar
German Army Split in Poland as Russians Close In
Dispatch from Paris datelined December 1 reports the German forces in Poland divided into three groups facing multiple Russian advances. The first group near Gombin and Brezéziny is pinned on three sides with an opening toward Kutno threatened from Lodz. Sorow near Ludno is nearly surrounded, while a second group near Azgow attempts to break out but faces Lodz and a western road used by Russians who recently defeated two corps at Wielun. The western group holds a fragile position with a right flank at Wola, blocking retreat toward Kalisz as von Hindenburg weighs further action.
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Paris
Pol
Mackenzen
Skrolips
Gombin
Brezéziny
Kutne
Lodz
Ludno Sorow
Outhi
Azgow
Wielun
Wola
Kalisz
von Hindenberg
Revival Meeting Draws Large Local Attendance
A revival conducted in the Lap ehurch by the Rev George J Payid Craft and Huys Stym draws crowds nightly, with five persons at the Holly river noted as present. Phoebe J. Jones, 70, wife of M S Jones of Two Lick, dies after cancer and a stroke. She leaves husband and three daughters Mrs Henry Watzél, Mrs Bex Loting, and Mrs Joseph Cunningham. Arrangements not yet completed.
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A. W. Vo
Lap Ehurch
George J Payid
Huys
Wis
piMeredith Ant Friulerttioais, Emimerting
Eral
Phoebe J. Jone
Jones
Jouve
Henry Watzél
Coltotl
Bex Loting
Joseph Cunningham
Moundsville Man Buys Rone Store
Mary A. Ron reports a sale of the Rone Store in Moundsville with a transfer of control to Clarkebirs. The article notes a longstanding local business reputation and mentions a prior murder years ago nearby, framed without graphic detail.
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Moundsville
Rone
Mary A. Ron
Dar
Sears
Rebuke Over Postmaster Pick in Wheeling Letter
A regional political dispute emerges as Timex condemns Congreswmdh for favoring the Wheeling Register over the Timea. He accuses Gouzreswima Newty of prioritizing a newspaper ally, calls for withholding information, and challenges the candidacy of a Wheeling postmaster nominee amid county politics.
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Timex
Gouzreswima Newty
Wheeling Register
Wheeling
Mayor Coles Letter on Damaged Goods Play at Robinson Grand
Clarksburg residents voiced strong opinions after telegrams and letters from Mayor Cole and J H S Godwin critiqued the New York production Damaged Goods. The protest notes Rockefeller Institute and the Sociological Fund funded the tour, warns of censorship, and urges local officials to review the play before Palmont's Friday engagement.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Goodwinis
Goodwin
New York City
Rockefeller Institute
Sociological Fund
York
Fulton
Themuslves
Mr. Bennett
Tomeny
Cole
Tein Palrmont
United States
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Bennett
Socioslogical Fund of
Democrats Seek New Leadership in West Virginia Faction War
A faction within the West Virginia Democratic Party plots to replace current leaders. The backers seek a strong figure to unite rival factions and rally support, eyeing John W. Davis as a potential candidate for the U.S. Senate. Davis’ cautious stance complicates plans, while anti-machine elements push letters urging his bid. The effort hinges on mobilizing party members nationwide, with mixed expectations from Republicans. Davis remains a central, debated option amid a state party crisis.
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Anette
Washington
Democratic Party
West Virginia
Joe
Ong
Itill
Reconstructionista
John W. Davis
United States
Davis
Mr. Davie
United States Senate
Clarence Wi Watson
Davie
Davin
Srada
Democratic
Vox
Populi
Setate
Leaderettp
Abid
Temalus
Tan
Mike
Becandy Bo Ik
Tugaicht
Wei
Jrengon Ia
Hia
Fa Gize
Duvise
McGraw
Tate
Virginia
Wemb
Chilton
Mactorkle
Doctor Hodges
Pune
Col. Roosevelt
Cuba
Way Department
Map reading course for District Guard training in West Virginia
In Washington DC Tec 1 Meon of Harper's Ferry supervises a map reading course for non commissioned officers of the District Guard. Sergeants Harry Meyer and W H Simmons lead instruction for elementary map reading using maps of West Virginia to teach locating troops and reading terrain in a simulated war environment.
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Washington, D.C
Harper's Ferry
West Virginia
District Guard
Sergeanta
Harry, Meyer
W.H. Simmnons
United States
Awny
Guard
West Virgins
Council to Meet on Wednesday Evening for County Curb Work
A garbled notice of a city council meeting indicates a Wednesday evening session at 720 Oak Street to discuss finishing the sixth ward project including riverbank and seahead area plans. The readable fragments reference cronery tasks and a general civic agenda.
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Coumel
Pegore
Linder held on lunacy charge at Tombs in New York
Telegrapher Lin dor employed by the Postal Telegraph Company and stationed at the New York Globe office faced $6,000 bail after arraignment in the Tombs, as physicians reported various mental condition concerns. The Associated Press report notes the case, adjourned to allow defense counsel to confer, with hearings tied to a potential lunacy warrant.
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Associated
New York
Lindor
Postal ‘Telegraph Company
New York Globe
Jefring
Sury
Gore
West
Che Anodated Press
Albert Yentne
Qonstsbin James Noon
Jettries Ramsel
Linder
SS Attomnesee
Aie
York
Nuwe Bureau
Orgecization
Nw Asrociatud
Prewic No
French official report cites limited German activity on fronts
Paris December first The French official communication says German activity was limited with sporadic artillery fire in Belgium and the Arras area. No infantry attacks are noted in Belin or the region. Fighting continues in the Argonne with no strategic changes reported.
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Associated Press
Paris
Arras
Belin
Belgium
Lagantete Phe
Aisnethers
Argonne
Conti
Vosges
Hie Wan Parei
German in British Army Quite a While
A damaged OCR item reports a court scene mentioning a German in the British Army held for questioning. The piece notes the man’s internment, travel under permit constraints, and detention at a military hospital.
Daniel Boughner Expires Suedeni Daniel Boughner Expires Suedeni
Daniel W. Boughner, longtime merchant and civic figure, dies at 88 At Mulberry Street Beatrahibin. He helped found a family business with his father and brother, served as a deacon, and was an active member of the First Baptist church. Survived by brothers Philadelphay and Denver, and Stephen Drummond.
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Daniel W. Soys
Merchandlin
Empire National Bavks
Katy
Wong
Boughner
Herves
Progressii
Harty
First Baptist Church
Citild
Miliny Telende
Olinie
Philadelphtay
Omar
Denver
Colo
Drethers
Tavte
Umd
Fragmented report on fainting women with police scene
A partial, garbled clipping describes women fainting and police presence at a scene in Chicago. The text mentions officers near a window and notes some disruption but details are unreadable. The fragmented account provides little verifiable context or outcome.
Chroma Retire Man Front Balance Dispute
Retired man faces a dispute over balance and retirement arrangement. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but center on a financial or pension action involving an individual named in the nineteenth. Further records are needed to identify parties and outcomes.
Hot Air and Dope Idea Announced
A garbled transmission reports a health department official from Providence addressing the American Public Association. The message attacks heated rhetoric and drug policy while criticizing prior administrations and promising new health measures.
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Tagesonville
Fis
F. Chapquan
Health of
Providence
American Public Association
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Harpers Ferry
Concil
Sorh Pej
Saag
Assozia
Prene
Totabiayihy
millGity
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