German Chancellor Declares War Aim and Peace Obstacles
The Reichstag heard Chancellor von Hollweg state that Germany seeks no further conquest and desires peace under terms ensuring no return to war. He warned that allies show no overt peace overtures, while praising Serbia’s campaign success and noting Allied unyielding attitudes amid wartime pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durlan
Doe
Germany
von. Bothmann-Hollweg
Connelout
Constantle
Serbia
Sndnter
Pub. Moly
Cattle Roundup Ends in Drowning on Hudson River
At Battery Park and the Hudson mouth a Western cattle round-up went awry as the North Star carrier bound for Portland collided with a Jersey City laden brig. Between 100 and 299 cattle and sheep drifted away in panic, with many drowning.
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Hudson River
Battery Park
Hudso
North Star
Portland
Ivestock
Jersey City
Mfety
Miner Held for Grand Jury After Court Action
John Lowe a miner at the Vincent mine near the city was held for the grand jury by Magistrate Jackson V. Carter Wednesday evening. He was detained Tuesday evening but Carter requested more evidence before proceeding. Lowe furnished bond and was released from custody.
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John Lowe
Vincent
Criminal Court
Magiatrate Jackson
Carter
Lowe
Magiatrate
Convict Found At Monongar Inmate Returns To Jail
Riley Chrisner, 40, a prior county prisoner, was arrested after being found with an illegal pistol and whiskey. He was sentenced at the June term to time served and fined 3200 for unlawful carrying weapons and violating prohibition. Deputy Lace Wolfe brought him back to the county jail after a stint at a coal mine. The case was to be heard again by Magistrate Duckson V. Carter. Wheat Christie’s errand was noted as having gone astray.
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Riley Chrisner
Couylet
Leavn
Harrison County
Indi
Sherrim Lace Wolfe
Toner
Chrisner
Legute
Criminal Court
Magiairne Duckaon
Carter
Curisnor
Wilson to Speak in Columbus on Church Council Mission
President Wilson will depart Washington tonight for Columbus Ohio. He will address the Chamber of Commerce noon tomorrow and later speak to the Commission on Church and Country to discuss the federal council of churches of Christ America. He returns to Washington Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Wilson
Columbus
Chamber of Committee
Commission On Church and Country Inn
Federal Council of Churches of Christ Os America
Statement refutes French claim on German conscripts
A local note says Germany has not called up the 1916 class, and only partly the 1910 class has been incorporated while the 1917 class remains entirely untouched. The statement counters remarks made in the French Chamber of Deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Chamber of Depution
Captain Frederick Jebsen Linked to Submarine Attack Report
A letter received today claims Captain Frederick Jebsen of San Francisco, reported missing months ago, was killed when the German submarine U-33 was fired upon by British patrol boat Barralong on August 19. Jebson was a prominent local clubman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Frederick Jebsen
San Francisco
Jobson
Harper Found Guilty In Glen Elk Hotel Case
Thomas Harper was convicted in a Glen Elk criminal court for operating the Annex hotel in a place of bad repute. A motion for a new trial has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harper
Criminal Court
Glen Elk
Insurance Men in Session in New York Convention
The ninth annual convention of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents opened in New York for three days. Topics cover city development, farming, and railroad facilities with investments linked to progress. William D. Wyre notes life companies hold large funds and are major farm mortgage lenders, fueling economic growth nationwide.
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New York
The
Association of Life Insurance Presidenta Mel
Generalopic
Fourth annual Tea Cream Manufacturers convention closes in Charleston
More than 200 representatives of the Ice Cream Manufacturers Association and Supply men attended a banquet at the Waldo hotel in Charleston Wednesday night closing the fifth annual convention. William J. McCormick presided with witty remarks. Charleston was chosen as the next convention site for December next year. Directors elected include MAB Line president and S. Maifner Huntington vice president with Jaminom Huntington secretary, Ian J. Lo Wilson treasurer, and directors Mon Wheeling W. Mt. B. Sing Clarkeburg Brahm Fatt noul Haller Elkins Huaband Elvef Thompson Charest.
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Clarkaburs
Waldo Hotel
Tea Cream Manufacturers Association of West
William J. McCormick
Mungter
Charleston
Oresis
Eliy
Maifner
Hiking
Jaminom
Huntington
Ian J. Lo Wilson
John Mon
Wheating
Joe L.wiman
Mintington
W. Mt. B. Sing
Clarkeburg
Flor. Brahm
Fatt Noul
Readers vote for motion drama heroine in Clarksburg
The Telegram invites Clarksburg readers to vote for a heroine for a motion picture produced by McKeary Film Company at Robinson Grand. Readers enter names by coupon, mail or in person, voting daily to push their candidate Ruth toward winning the lead.
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Clarksburg
Ruth
Worns
Whitey
McKeary Film Company
Ahd
Robinson Grand
Uth
Clarks Harge
Germans capture eighty second army troops on mountain raids
Dec 9 report from PTROGRAD notes American prisoners are brought into the Munainn after daring night raids by the Tus sian mountain units. A separate Maryland bulletin mentions Marlin Firearms Company announcing a new corporation with 3 million capital in Albany. Clarkaburg locals anticipate a photoplay by the McHenry Winn Company featuring Clarkaburg scenery and native sons.
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Phtrograd
Tinos
New Haven
Conn
Dec
Marlin Firearms Company
Ite
Marlin Arms Corporation
Albany
Marriage Licenses Reported for Lawrence and Willer Couples
Marriage licenses issued include Immet 0 Lawrence to Eva Willer and Clarence A. Priddy to Lattia Church. The names appear in a London notice dated December. The Verla steamer and the Outlandria voyage are referenced alongside the license list.
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Immet
Lawrence
Ole Cray
Eva Willer
Clarence’ A. Primty
Lattia Church
Halt steps Washington toward resumption of Mexico relations
The al op towards resumption of full diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico was taken with Frisco Arredondo named as Carranza confidant in Washington and a Mexican ambassador to the United States to be announced Neary P. Fletcher to be ambassador to Chile. This signals Mexico will soon rejoin the diplomatic world.
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Washington
Dec. S
Orati Alop
United States
Mexico
Frisco Arredondo
Carranza
Madero
Protest Aboard Ships Regulated by American Company
Washington reports Ambassad or Page sent word that Great Britain has promised to protest against regulation of ships by the American Trans-Atlantic Company. The steamers Hocking and Geneseo will be held pending prize court decision, no other vessels to be seized, as Britain awaits foreign office guidance and a cancellation of the order.
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Washington
Dec
Ambanwor
London
State Department
Great Britain
Americas
Trans-Amantle Company
Ateamers Hocking
Geneseo
Prise Court
Great Brit
Jn. Disarin
United States
Lagsing
Coell
Big crowds hear judge Robinson on governor bid
Reports from Lincoln County indicate Judge Robinson received an enthusiastic reception in Huntington as he spoke for about thirty to forty minutes at the county courthouse circuit. Attending were Auditor Darat’s representatives, Lilly campaign supporters, and other party leaders, with Robinson touring afterward through Mingo and Mercer counties.
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Haile Ih
Sear
Lincoln
Dien Ira Wobinsom
Tein Wan
Monn
Robinson Wan
bin Friobda
Holinson
Liu
AU Hamlin
Nobinson
Feyo
Judun Robinson
Darat
Anom
A. A. Lilly
Koversor
Heluit
Hunter
Hin Kon
Olltord
Dutacy
Itn
Thn
Omée
Wade & Mott Iddrewa
Beth Allendance
Raen
Timon A. Hughey
Huntington
Norfolk and Western
Pneumonia Ends Miner Wendil Miholic's Life in Despard
Wendil Miholic a 34 year old miner employed at the Despard district died at his home at 4 o'clock Wednesday after a brief illness from pneumonia. Survived by widow and two children. Funeral at 11 o'clock Friday morning at the Church of the Holy Library with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. New York reports November exports from the port reached 180 million dollars, the largest in port history, with iron and steel shaping much of the volume. Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Rev CB Mitekeih, confined to rectory due to illness, is expected to resume church duties soon.
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Wendil Miholic
Despard
Chenmonia
Nan
Holy Cross
New York
Cuetonia House oMelate
Woodstulfa Ana’exala
Alyte
Anglo French Lines Forming Near on Balkan Border
London reports German forces near the Balkan frontier amid tensions in Greece and Serbia. Royal and allied commands assess potential actions as Austria-Hungary and Balkan states watch for further developments.
Severe fighting on the French front reported with heavy losses
Dispatches describe severe fighting on the French front with heavy casualties as Bulgarian, German, and Allied positions shift. The report notes troops advancing, bombardments, and strategic pressures amid ongoing maneuvers in the region.
Explosion Report Obscured In Turbulent Front Line Note
Fragmentary wartime note describes an explosion and German reactions near Paris with references to French artillery and counterattacks. The scrawled text mixes names and unclear phrases, mentioning German gains and Allied responses amid chaotic reporting from the front.
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Lingda
Amérigan Oil
Greece
Reichstag
Monongar
Dewal
Harper
Life Insurnce Companiew
Aa Ugalnat
Josai
Esefarm Endomiddie
Aa Atutns
Jin Aleas
Asta
Aminrioam Life Insurance
Ikyei
Copttn
Seapaar
U.S
U. S
International Bridge
Brownaville
Tex
Ferguson
Texas
Convention City
Stapf
Aulaked
Plo
Clarksharo
Dore Allen
Dore
Mrs. Talkington Proving
I. D. Talkington
Slater Hemm
Virginia Street
iThe Seitika
Verla
Oulandria Hase Berm Sont
Buplend
Lincoln County
Hams Hin
Wendill Miholic
Despard Mine
Nattor
CB. Mitekeih
Christoplecopal Church
Wosic Owine
Limome
Ieee
Port Tes
Burns
Miss Etta
Watsonsafe Town
asGousin
Wats
Creece
Balkans
Stila
Sula
Vle
Verdier Hyer
Statemetie
Djakova
Montenegro
Phulile
Constanting
Oriha
Theott
Salontiel
Inter
Bajr
Gabees
Arala
Athens
Tay
Paris
Otis
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