French Advance Reported With Heavy Artillery Action
Paris dispatch describes Allied progress on multiple fronts. French troops advance up to 50 yards in one engagement and occupy entrenchments near Langeimarck and between Dixmuede and Ypres. Heavy artillery aids assaults in Argonne, Champagne, and Lorraine while German counterattacks are repelled.
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Paris
Lys Wa
Waa
Weldendorfy
Langeimarck
Possele
Dixmuede
Yprex
Wiehe
Champagne
Mishin
Argonne
Lorraine
Alsace
Germans Claim Progress In West War
The German high command issued a statement claiming progress in the west, reporting successful attacks near Flandores and the forest of the Argonne and southwest of Meuse. It says 1,200 Allied prisoners were captured, asserts favorable conditions, and notes Poland operations continuing.
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Jay
Berlin
Heardquarters
Dors
Mele
the Argonne
Ali ‘Kitch
Poland
Corriyre Dell Fh
Settha
Mandamus denied in county election case
The court refused the writ of mandamus in the Basil I. Liews contest seeking removal of opponents. The order directs Lucas to pay costs. The county clerk notes the special term Monday to consider appointing a committee for Viram R. Dawson. Miss Gracie Goodwin and Orville of Wolf Summit attended the corn show here Saturday.
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Basil i. Liews
St. Crown
Clérkum Wittelia
Hig
Bern Novelved
Lucas
tUie Costa
County
Alerk
Viram R. Dawson
Gracie Goodwin
Orville
Wolf Summit
Bloodiest clash near Lodz pits Germans against Russians
London dispatch reports brutal fighting between German and Russian forces around Lodz. German troops trapped near Tuszyn and Bryeziny, with heavy losses as officers and units were decimated. Germans allegedly cut a path at bayonet point to join the main force amid relentless counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemrograd
London
Lodz
Tuszyn
Braenhy
Bryeziny
Amiles
Corn and Potato Show Being Held
Yankee sleigh necessity in European war cited today. Orders traced with growth fund Ind Sem by the British government for 1000 Metgha to be used for transportation of supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britten
Here Today Exhibit Shows County Boys and Girls Clubs
The second annual county show for boys and girls clubs was held at the courthouse. It opened at seven with County Superintendent A P Morrison and William H Kendrick overseeing horticulture and club activities. Exhibits were arranged for judges as rain and rough roads slowed some entries, with many corn and apple displays but only a few potatoes exhibited.
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A. P. Morrison
William H. Kendrick
Morgantown
S.[. Jefferies
State University
Ohare
Norwegian steamer Wilherloo foundered off Lizard
London reports the Norwegian steamer Wilherloo of 1,283 tons foundered off the Lizard at midnight. Three crew members were saved, the remainder missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lizard
British envoy warns Carranza over railroad strike threat
The British ambassador in Mexico City informed the state department that reports claim General Carranza plans to destroy the railway between Vera Cruz and Mexico City by dynamiting bridges. The dispatch cites a British charge in Mexico City and notes several weeks of unrest at Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy Annocianen Reagay
Washington
Dor
Dell Sprhie-Rien
Maxtca City
Carranza
Vera Ceux
Min~ey City
War News Mixed Italy Position and Alsace Fighting
London dispatches report Italy’s stance under Salandra risks alliance obligations while Berlin pressures Rome to stay aligned with Germany and Austria. In Alsace heavy fighting continues as French gains on German soil are described. Despatches from Petrograd hint at grim eastern battles around Lodz and a German breakout from encirclement. Magistrate Gordon returns to court after rheumatism recovery. Portuguese cabinet resignations are noted.
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England
Alsace
London
Italy
Vreiier Salandra
Germany
Austria
Prince von Beulow
Rome
Romel
Berlin
Hostitlties
Altkireh
Saya
Petrograd
Lodz
Two Years On The Criminal Court Sentences Given
On Saturday in Harrison county court Alex Meg received two years in the penitentiary for wounding his wife Noea Meg with a gun. Thomas Mills was sentenced to six months in jail and a fine of 3100 plus costs for violating prohibition. Terrence Matheny drew twelve months in jail and a 100 dollar fine as an agent for a house of ill fame. Two indictments against Edward Hale were dismissed for failing to state county. Hugh Thompcoot, a Wolf Sumpil resident, was a visitor Saturday.
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Alex Meg
Noea Meg
Thomas Mills
Tiarence Matheny
Radas
Edward Hale
Harrison County
jHuttor
Storms Disable Booth Steamship Off English Coast
Dec. 5 reports indicate the Booth Steamship Company's liner Antony, from Liverpool to Fara, was disabled by a severe storm sweeping England. The vessel lies fifty miles north of the Liz and is in distress. A local steamer captain signaled for immediate aid as Antony cannot be helped due to being coal short.
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Lusdon
Booth Stormstp Company
Nner
Antony
Liverpool
Fara
England
Kak
Anton
Fire destroys new high school building in Simpson town
GRAFTON Dec 5 fire investigators probe cause of blaze that leveled the new $20 000 Simpson high school building last night. The old school had burned under peculiar circumstances less than a year ago. London Dec 3 Cardinal Angelo di Pietro died this morning. he was papal nuncio to Madrid in 1887 and made cardinal in 1893.
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Inv
Armodaren
Grafton
Pridoollven
Fein
Simpson
Fey
London
Rene
Angcio di Pietro
Sacred College
Pananuncio di
Madrid
Tunnel blown up near Tekila disrupts Danube passage
A revolutionary report from London dated December 5 says a great tunnel near Tekila was destroyed by dynamite, severing the communications between Servia and Romania. Russian transports along the Danube would be impeded, with unclear references to Gilbert and Horst and a Saturday presence.
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Amstwdam
London
Tekila
Aegerin
Servia
Romania
Advicon
Ninh
Danube
Bomb drops near Freiture im Baden in World War II air raid
Report from Berlin via London dated December 5 describes four bombs dropped in the Freiture im Baden area near the Swiss frontier. Avia tors aimed to destroy a railroad bridge nearby, with several bombs falling in the afternoon.
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Annemarie
Berlin
London
Freiture
Baden
Aviatok
Bottling Executives Meet at Owens Plant Visit
Williams of Crafton Baltimore and Ohio superintendent and M J Owens of Toledo head of Owens Bottle Co visited the Owens bottle plant Saturday and conferred with George W Dudderar secretary of the board of trade about transportation and rate matters.
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Williams
Crafton
Baltimore and Oho
M. J. Owens
Toledo
Owens, Bottle Company
Owens Bottle Plant
George W. Dudderar
Board of Trade
Lame Duck to Be Given a Good Job Claim Ends
A garbled clipping claims Charles A. Korbly of Indiana promised a "good job" to a lame duck but the text is unclear. Names appear distorted and details are unreadable, with figures like 5000 and references to a suspension or pardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Korbly
Indiana
Frantic attempts to break from their asylum amid heavy shelling
reports describe frantic efforts to escape from a besieged asylum as artillery rakes the area near a frontier, with German troops, French forces, and occupation authorities entangled in a tense standoff. residents recalled forced evacuations and threats of bombardment aimed at pressuring the town into surrender.
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Berne
Paris
Uesk
Germams
Asylum
Muethausen
Ars
Wattie
FATHER OF LAW FAIRMONT PREPARES EMBALMING BILL
In Fairmont on December 5, local figures led by undertaker R J Cunningham pressed a legislative bill requiring embalming for burial practices. Critics questioned license requirements as the measure moved through hearings. Cunningham faces prosecution for practicing without a license as Monday trial date looms, with attorneys Haymond and Nastier aiding the case.
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Fairmont
R. J. Cunningham
Cunninghams
DAW & Law
Paseina
Hanks
Ind
Cunhingka
Tra Nstiter
Hy Stapid Lantion
Myst Ma Terie
Attorite mm and
Haymond
Sunningham
Sunfish Washington News Brief Without Clear Lead
Sunfish Washington reports a sunfish supply issue affecting Neely and Varner with orders for shipment and allotment adjustments. Mr and Mrs W C Rice of Bri ton visited son J Ty Rice in the city and departed for home after a tabulated travel stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rice
Briton
Ty Rice
Owens Hasternottle
Omata
Nap
Expenses Filed for Campaign, Key Contributors Listed
Statements show Republican and Democratic spending from July to December with total expenses around 46.79.50 and receipts near 6,060. The largest donors were Senator Nathan Goff and Warden M White at 1,000 each, Governor Hatfield 500. County committees received varying support. publicity and clerical costs dominated. George J. Neal reports 130 for nomination and 2,820 for the campaign. most other figures are attributed to general campaign activity rather than actual expenses.
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Charleston
Robert B. Bernhelm
Republican State Committee
Nathan Goff
Warden M. White
Hatfield
Fayette County
Marshall County
Areey W. Haran
Harrison County
W. Thomas
Court House
Charles J. Shuck
Geongs Laughiin
James C. Si
Obig
Raliross Furs
George J. Neal
Neal
Ty Shaver
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