Turbulent Lodz Front Amid Allied Strain In War News
Reports describe continued pressure around Lodz and Warsaw as German and Soviet forces clash. British and Russian notes suggest strategic retirements, with assessments of mealizing fronts and the potential for a lull to allow recuperation. The fate of South African rebel leaders and shifting command lines also feature in the evolving picture.
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London
Russia
Poland
Finge
Lodz
Huston
Felf
Ber
J Nides
Warsaw
Genagas
Calles
Vicin
Arminny
Ore
Bigya
Wentern
Arena
Moraion
Mab
Ypres
Germany
Beyers
South ‘Africa
Generil Dewet
Colonel Maurits
Unlawful Assault Case Stuns Local Court Room
James Pashinery was found guilty of felonious assault with a knife on Burley Tibbs at the fair last fall. The verdict labels the act unlawful refault and assigns responsibility to Mount, who admitted operating a gaming house, fined $50 plus costs and jailed for 30 days. Burke faces trial on an election offense charge.
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James Pashinery
Emina
Burley ‘Tibbs
Cy Mount
Thomas W. Burke
Jon
Big Brothers movement to aid Elks lodge in Wika
The Elks lodge in Wika plans to launch the Big Brothers program to mentor at risk boys. Exalted Ruler John S. Stone appointed Samuel R. Bentley Lucius Hoge Dowels Arthur Peysons and WO Morrison to organize the effort and join with the Christman charity and Boy Scouts to aid youths.
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Wika
John S. Stone
Samuel R. Bentley
Lucius Hoge
Dowels
Arthur Peysons
WO. Morrison
A. Crawford
Stringer
Boysten
Christman
Local Grand Lodge Delegate Chosen At Ohio Valley Convention
The annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Ohio Valley was held at the Motel Allen in Middletown, Ohio. Charles E. Sayre of Middletown was elected a delegate to travel abroad next June. The meeting drew about a hundred members with Sayre serving as secretary and treasurer.
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Ohio Valley Clerk’s, Association
Grand Orler
Ohio Valley
Clarks
Allen
Middingort
Gora
B. Sayre
Charles E. Sayre
Mid
George i. Havre
Serena
Ardor
Favoral
Clarksburgers
Beeld
Cheveland
Engineer killed in crash near Reading and Philadelphia line
A Reading and Philadelphia Railway Express train collided with a coal train between Williamsport and Philadelphia. Engineer C. M. Fistier of Reading died. Three other crew members were seriously injured. No passengers were hurt. The wreck occurred early today on the line between Williamsport and Philadelphia.
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Philadeluia
Reading
Wil- Hamaport
Philadelphia
Heré
C. M. Fistier
Reverend J R Glenn to address West Virginia penitentiary prisoners
The Rev J R Glenn pastor of the Westmoreland Church of Christ will speak to inmates at Moundsville Penitentiary during the regular chapel service between December 10 and December 20. He has long worked with jailed men and will describe the Prisoners Relief Organization and its activities.
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Huntington
J. R. Glenn
Westmoreland
West Virginia
Prisonere! Relief Organization
Village Notes and Revival Meetings In Our Town
RINEHART RINEHART reports the village remains peaceful after a local scare and welcomes new resident George family from Jacksonburg. The Ladies Missionary Society met at J. A. Pittas home, Rev Vanscoy returned from revival meetings, with several conversions and a general revival. Upcoming Pike Fork meeting and a singing school at United Brethren church are announced. Revival continues at the Baptist church with good meetings. Mrs. Vetters returns from Tigimac trip.
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Rinehart
Mmany Teaders
Daily Telegram
Eartiy
Collins
George
Jacksonburg
Geared
Nmlassobary Society
J. A. Pitta
Me. Vanscoy
United Rethren Church
Pike Fork
United Brethren Church
Mins Peart McIntire
Baptist Church
Ana Rapurted
Mr. Riley
Vetters
Imac
Boen
Exhibition called off by Williamson in December
Dec 5 report from Williamson notes the annual exhibition of the Oblo and Wet Virginis Poultry Association is scheduled for January week but has been called off. The notice confirms cancellation due to unspecified reasons and states plans for a future date.
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Annwal
Virginis Poultry Association
Jenvarr
Associaed Preak Huiiotin
Aemnyversr
Wits
Dhesmonia
Bertha
Warde
Teleacagh Reins
Herrick Receives Grand Cross of France's Legion of Honor
New York December 9 1916 Myron Herrick the American ambassador to France was awarded the grand cross of the Legion of Honor by the French government. He was decorated aboard the cruiser as it neared American sovereignty with a red ribbon emblem. Herrick, the only living American so honored, refrained from discussing politics and wartime end guesses.
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New. York
Apa
France
Myron‘ Herrick
Atdamalios Horhambean
Washington
Folncare
Hertick
Herrick
Ohio
Ciety
Mr. Herrick
Legion of Honor
Napoleon Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Frat Consus
Shrine meeting to gather 10 nobles in Masonic temple
A large Shrine session is announced for tomorrow at the Masonic temple with a 2 oclock business session a 4 oclock parade and 6 oclock banquet. Nobles from multiple towns will attend while committees led by Nusbaum Johnson Richards and Swiger arrange entertainment and ceremonial events.
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Masonic Temple
Will Nusbaum
Gburney D. Johnson
Gus Richards
Harry C. Hollinans
Robert
Morris
Ernest Swiger
E. B. Delbrides
Longabauet
Simeral
James A. Bryan
Yorkersburg
Weaton
Salem
West Union
Wairmont
Mannington
Wade Colt
Hungary
Sannex
Clarksburg
Temple
Friction Company
Suprem Grand Lodge to Meet in Wheeling in February
National Wheeling report notes the Suprem Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of American Mechanics will hold its annual session in Wheeling in February, among the few national meetings in the state. The gathering will cover insurance features and benefits, with West Virginia’s lodge distributing 1,188,871.20 to widows and orphans of members.
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Wheeling
Grand Lodge
Order’ of American Mechanica
West Virginia
Order
Fairmont
Purley Sues Evaporating Co Over Son's Death
Dec 9 damage suit filed in Martinsburg claims Interstate Evaporating Co caused the death of Robert Hobson Purley when a Tiwood plant structure collapsed. Plaintiff Theo dore Purley seeks $10,000 in damages.
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Martinsburg
Theodore Purley
Robert Hobson Purley
Emperor William Suffering Pneumonia Amid Turmoil
Reported health issues of Emperor William include pneumonia with related nervous distress and confusion cited by telegraph dispatches. The whereabouts of officials and corrections are unclear amid disrupted communications and differing accounts.
King of Saxony arrives in Brussels amid war duties
An Amsterdam despatch says the King of Saxony has arrived in Brussels. Earlier reports from Copenhagen noted he would encourage troops and represent Emperor William during his malaria related absence in the eastern theater of the war.
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Brussels
William
Peevetarae
London
Amsterdam
Saxony
Copenhagen
French claim more successes on front amid artillery and trench progress
Paris reports gains across multiple sectors with organized positions in the Aisne and Argonne regions. French artillery exchanges favored the defense, several German trenches taken, and progress along the Meuse and Vosges fronts despite a mine attack near the angles.
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Parie
Dec
Paria
Lyn
Arras
Te ‘Aisne
Am Ronne
Meuse
Argonne
LeProte
Vosgee
Bevern
Boissons
Appeal for Clothing Aid From Rancolatse Charities
An appeal by the Associated Charities requests second-hand clothing for women and children. Citizens are urged to donate discarded garments, blankets, shoes, and stockings to aid families in need. Requests include school clothing for boys and girls, and mothers’ clothing, with donation points at the Associated Charities rooms or via phone for pickup.
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Rancolatse
Charitied
Sity
Turbulent visit sparks questions on Wilson era policy
In Washington on December 9 Sammy April, a boy who supplies newspapers to President Wilton, questioned Secretary Tun about Mr. Wilson's Contos. Tun argued, the boy pressed for information, and suggested writing a composition in class tomorrow. Georgia reports 2,492 Baptist churches with 217,079 members and property valued at 5,137,167 dollars.
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Washington
Sammy
Wilton
Tun
Wilson
Tormilly
Georgia
Penegied Lover Ueudeleria Clash in Navy Yard Tragedy
A petty officer at the navy yard fatally injures a young woman named Anna Conway at her home in Oakland, after an incident at the yard. The suspect, Jos Astarne, a petty officer, is involved in the confrontation and later detained. The investigation continues as authorities confirm the victim's age of 23.
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Euadeleria
Jos Astarne
Tae City
Tioola
Navy Yard
Lere
Ehol
Anna Conway
Talkien
Crude Scranton News Brief Reports Fatal Mine Accident
Dec 3 in Scranton a deadly mining incident left multiple people dead as a tram derailment caused a collision in a diamond carriage area. Injured survivors received aid as investigators assess the wreck.
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Scranton
Pax
Deacon Sons Atal Me Cuneo See QEOr
An unclear report notes a death or threat in a yard area with a possible suspect named Robes Failiy. The fragment references an event involving a person named Lore and an alleged shooting or killing. Details are garbled and attribution is to a late Associated Press dispatch.
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Atal
Qeor
Treasury Secre tary McAdoo details wartime finance policy
A fragmentary account describes Secretary McAdoo outlining wartime financial measures, including gold holdings, bank deposits, andTreasury actions to sustain commerce and industry. The report notes debates over liquidity, debt, and the department's influence on the war economy amid calls for continued restraint and national funding.
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Fond
Tupint
Sou
Nhe
McAddo
Yaya Treasury
Becau
Department i Ahnleen
Dave Edeam
Molal
Altcamel Mfr
McAdoo
Seeen
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