Nivelle's Verdun Victory Redraws Front Line
French general Nivelle shattered the German line east of the Meuse on a six mile front at Verdun, driving the enemy back toward their starting positions. About 9,000 German prisoners were taken as the assault, planned with Petain, Mangin, and five divisions, succeeded despite wet weather and mist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacus
Nivelle
Verdun
Meuse
Vaux
Dowingont
Bee
Pepner
Daniloupe
Yelle
Vacheranville
Louvemant
Chambrette Farm
Headremont
Besonsaux
Attek
Paris
Roumania
Petain
Mangin
Russian Troops Repel Austro German Force on Moldavian Front
Petrograd reports Russian forces repulsed an Austro German unit attempting an advance in the Ostuz valley on the Moldavian front. The war office also notes a successful bombardment of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast by Russian warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petrograd
Ostuz
Violent Artillery Fighting Reported on Belgian Front
Berlin December 16 official bulletin says violent artillery fighting occurred in Belgium Friday. German troops southwest of Zillebekke advanced to the second British line, whose defenders fled. On the Verdun front the French drove the Germans from advanced positions east of the Meuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Belgium
Zillebekke
Verdun
Meuse
Christmas Checks to Reach 1082 Pensioners by Dec 21
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces that pensioners totaling 1,082 will receive their Christmas checks by December 21. The plan is to distribute the checks through company agents at points along the system so veterans can shop promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bank Employes Get Bonuses in New York
Empire Trust Company workers in New York received bonuses equal to twelve and a half percent of their annual salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Empire Trust Company
Nathan B. Scott’s natal anniversary tribute
A 1842 birth date note honors Nathan B. Scott, veteran of WWI era service and former West Virginia senator. The poem lauds his zeal for flag and state, recounts his Senate tenure, and notes his ongoing ties to Washington while cherishing West Virginia. Francis B. Gessner provides the latest commemorative lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan B. Scott
Ohio
United States
West Virginia
Republican National Committee
Washington
Scott
Francis B. Gessner
Natal
German Ambassador Discusses Peace Talks With U S
Count von Bernstorff met with Secretary Lansing in Washington on December 16 to discuss the U S position on Central Powers peace proposals. He said no formal terms have been proposed and no terms were discussed. Germany simply urged belligerents to meet and talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
United States
Bernstorff
Lanses
Germany
John M. McDermott Promoted to Industrial Agent in Chicago
John M. McDermott has been promoted to industrial agent for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in Chicago, effective December 14. Born in Newark, New Jersey on April 30, 1881, he joined B and O in 1900 and served in Ohio, West Virginia, and New York before returning to Chicago in 1910. He rose through yard clerk, master mechanic office, foreman, rate clerk, and finally solicitation of freight agent roles before this promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. McDermott
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Mr. McDermott
Newark
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio
West Virginia
Columbus
St. George
New York
Chicago and Northwestern
McHenry
Trustees Ordered to Halt Coal Lands Sale in Monongalia
Federal court in Wheeling bars trustees John Hatfield Edward G Donley S F Glasscock and William Hatfield from selling coal lands owned by J Sr Thompson in Monongalia county. A stay extends to January 9 to allow an appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Hatfield advertised lands for sale December 16 and William S John advertised funds for sale December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
J. Sr. Thompson
Monongatia County
United States Supreme Court
John Hatfield
Edward G. Donley
S. F. Glasscock
William
Hatfield
William S. John
Hughes Named by New York State Bar Association Nomination
In Albany Charles E Hughes was named for the presidency of the New York State Bar Association by its nominating committee announced today by secretary Frederick E Wadhams. Also on Saturday a criminal court session heard Rach MonkoeIs sentence to two months in jail and a $100 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Charles E. Hughes
New York State Bar Association
Frederick E. Wadhams
Criminal Court
Monkoe
Ito
Tragic Burns Kill Woman and Infant Son Near A nabelle
AIRMONT December 16 A woman Mrs Anna Radic wife of Michael Radic died in a local hospital from burns received Thursday when she attempted to light a fire with kerosene at her home near Anabelle The woman's age is not clear A four year old son also burned fatally dying within hours of the accident Police and local officials report the incident as a kerosene fire disaster at the family residence near Anabelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airmont
Anabelle
Anna Radic
Michael Radic
Harriet Page
Page
First Street
Millie A. Burton
Bridgeport
Carl Green
Fairmont
John Green
Wheeling
Familly
Mason Quits HGH Court As Term Ends In Charleston
Charleston December 16 The fall term of the supreme court of appeals ended with Judge John W Mason concluding his work on the court. The judges and staff closed the books as the term adjourned and plans were noted for successor terms. Notices of rehearings were issued and several writs of errors and supersedeas were acted upon from multiple counties including Mercer Kanawha and Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Eupreme Court of Appeals
John W. Mason
Thal Court
Jedee Haroll A
Sindee
N. Milfer
Judsce Mason
Sbprewie
Piderips
Tethinton
Povernor
Jude 3Son
Fallmont
Mercer County
Moriis
Stinson
J. Cahill
Wood County
Albertine
Andre
George Huffman
Thomas
Lewis Hubbard and Company
Kanawhal County
Hurley
Marshall County
Soott Insurance Association
Gardner
Kanawha County
Coal Company
McDowell County
Datley
Biffe
Raleigh County
Barfield Proclaims Election of Eight Presidential Electors
Governor Barfield issues proclamation naming seven Republicans and one Democrat as electors from Charleston. Democrat DePue of Keyser had 140 403 votes. Scott Rembblean of Fayette County had 137 654, and Dawson's withdrawal left DePue near the bottom of the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Drc
H. D. Barfield
C. E. Carrigan
C. A. Dunn
G. J. Hearne
George M. Kittle
James Reed
R. P. Shinn
M. J. Simms
Ia’ Orlandn
DePue
Keyser
S.A. Scott Rembblean
Fayette County
Scott
State Committee
J. W. Dawson
National City Bank Boosts Pay With 20 Percent Bonus
National City Bank announces a twenty percent bonus for employees with one year of service earning under four thousand dollars annually. The move affects about fifteen hundred ninety workers nationwide. In Somerset county the coldest day of the year hit with temperatures two degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
National City Bank
Associated
Connellsville
Pas
Somerset County
Mermry
Gas Shortage Hits Clarkshoro Factories and Homes
A severe natural gas shortage grips the Clarkshoro district amid a cold snap. Factories have halted gas supply while domestic users suffer, with some businesses signaling cuts and restaurants delaying meals. relief hinges on warmer weather and gas from Hope Natural Gas. Local officials say Hope also faces supply limits as the utility leverages available gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkshoro
Telegram
Clarksburg Light and Heat Company
Hope Company
Hope
Pacific Coast Foods to Move at Old Rate
A San Francisco dispatch reports Pacific coast foods including dried fruit canned goods wine beans and barley will move at old rates despite authority to raise them. Railroads suspend new freight rates until March 1 due to congestion delaying shipments to eastern markets and reducing transport delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Coast
Open Meeting of Labor and Trades Council
An open meeting on Monday night on Third street invites all laboring men and their wives. J C Probasco will deliver a special message to unorganized workers with the theme Universal Brotherhood of Man. Turn out for beneficial and instructive remarks by a pioneer of organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor and Trades Council
Third Street
J.C. Probasco
Universal Brotherhood of ‘Man
Organized Labor
Coal Leaders Postpone Conference on Railroad Shortage
Daniel Howard returns from Baltimore where a committee from the Central West Virginia Coal Operators Association met with President Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio to discuss railroad car shortages causing mine shutdowns. The meeting was postponed due to Willard's absence, with C H Jenkins of Fairmont heading the committee along with Dir Lawson and other Fairmont members and Jerome Wheelwright of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Howard
Baltimore
Central
Westy Virginia
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Willard
New York City
C.H. Jenkins
Fairmont
Dir Lawson
M. Hutchinson
Jerome
H)sWheel-wright
Jor
Consolidation Coal Company
Gas Firms Plan Higher Rates to Drive Industrial Use
Charleston officials report West Virginia gas companies intend to push up industrial gas rates to deter large scale fuel use. Officials say rate increases will occur gradually until most industrial plants switch to alternative fuels, with the Public Service Commission approving higher rates where applications are reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Explosion at Standard Oil plant in Wood River kills two
An explosion at a Standard Oil refinery in Wood River, Illinois, killed two men and injured several others. The blast wrecked two refining stations and caused a fire that threatened ten large tanks. The shock was felt fifteen miles away as Kemble While was nearby in Fairfield transacting business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soclatsc
Ream Wood River
Standard Oil Company
Amiles
Myers Funeral for Oscar P Myers 75 in Adamston
Funeral services for Oscar P Myers 75 who died at his home in Wilsonburg follow a long illness from rheumatism and cancer. The Rev W Guntham of the United Brethren Church at Adamston will officiate with burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Surviving relatives include widow Mrs Nancy Myers and children Mrs A Smith Mrs Creed Keys Mrs L Dragomo Smithfield Mrs Wilbur Goul and Miss Lillian Myers among others. He was born in Gallia County May 6 1840 and served in Company B during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar P. Myers
Wilsonburmesce
Jdnay
W. Guntham
United Bre Church
Adamston
the Odd Fellows
Yi O'Neil
jMan
Nancy’ ‘Myers
Widdow
Smith
Creed
Keys
Kant West
L.w.dragomo
Wilbur
Goul Adamston
Lillianan Myers
Emme UL. Myers
Si BP Myo
Coolville
Clarence
Ibortiniaen
Nongalia
Philipps
Barra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teutons
Wdermott
Thompson
Hughes
Monroe
Mason
Ritz
Democratic Party
Lord Curzon
Grace Elving Duggan
Grace Elvina Duggan
London
Buenos Ayres
Lady Curzon
Are Uggan
Buenos Aires
Alabama
Labor and Trades Council Hall
Mortgage Land Trusts Company
Aswell
Kemble
Pairmont
Wilsonbures
Harvard
Rmunist
Cambridge
iMass
Hugo Munsterberg
HarvardsUniversity
Radcliffe
Munsterb
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!