Lloyd George Sets Out British War Aim for Peace
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Germany must accept the terms on which peace is possible and lasting. He warned that without reparations there can be no peace, and he outlined the challenges of war emergency measures, finance, and submarine threats facing the new government.
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House of Commons
Germany
London
Lloyd George
Europe
David Lloyd-George
Lloyd-George
Trish
Men Deeply Desiring Christmas Executions Meet Death
Charles Comrow aged 20 of Buffalo and Stanley J. Millstein 18 of Utica were executed in the Sing Sing electric chair on Tuesday, a day chosen to ease relatives and fellow inmates during Christmas. Millstein killed Policeman John E Creedon of Utica. Cumrow shot a barge watchman in Buffalo.
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Amy Associated Press
Ossining
Charles Comrow
Buffalo
Stanley J. Millstein
Utica
Sing Sing
Cumrow
Millstein
John E. Creedon
Lunacy Commission Sits For William Pell Former Bridgeport Mayor
The county lunacy commission meets Tuesday at 2 pm to examine William C. Pell former Bridgeport mayor in poor health. Pell, 51, recently returned from Florida after a brief improvement and later treated at a local hospital before escaping. Lace M. Walfe filed complaints. In other notes Boston reports wage hikes: American Woolen Co raises wages 10 percent for 25 000 New England workers. Arlington Mills 5 000 workers receive 10 percent. New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers 33 000 workers get 10 percent increase.
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County Lunacy Commission
William C. Pell
Bridgeport
Pell
Florida
Lace M. Walfe
Boston
The
American Woolen Company
New England
Dry Detective Spends Night in Jet Tale of Wamsley case
W R Wamsley, a star witness for the Yost prohibition trials, faces possible arrest for drunkenness after spending Monday night in the city jail. He was fined 6 60 in police court and handed to Prosecutor A J Findley for action on having whiskey in public. Chief Whyte supplied the whiskey and names of possible witnesses.
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Yost
Criminal Court
W. R. Wamsley
A. J. Findley
Wamsley
Joyce
Shinnston
Nicholas M. Whyte
Mr. Findley
Wamaley
Unusual Attendance Report From West Virginia Schools
Charleston dispatches a school department note from Clarksburg showing November attendance: 2052 of 3625 pupils with perfect records. Twenty nine teachers reported no tardiness. thirteen cited 99 percent attendance. Washington Irving high School had 587 pupils with 337 perfect attendances and overall 97 percent attendance.
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Charleston
Department of Schools
Superintendent of
Clarksburg
Washington Irving High School
Richards on breach of promise verdict in Pittsburg
Miss Net tie Richardson, former hotel cashier, wins a breach of promise suit against Henry Denniston a 79 year old millionaire recluse of Swissvale. The Pittsburg jury awarded 170000 after a week in common pleas court with the case deliberated Monday and read Tuesday. Richardson sought 500000.
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Pittsburg
Nettie Richardson
Henry Denniston
Swissvale
Common Pleas Court
Miss Richardson
National Guard Saved by Mexicans Say General Scott
Major General Hugh L. Scott urged a Senate sub committee to abandon the national guard and all volunteers in favor of universal training. He argued mobilization on the Mexican border showed the guard would fail in a real war and that doubling private pay would not fix the volunteer system.
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Washington
House Military Land
Hugh L. Scott
Senate
National Guard
Scott
War Department
Pershing
Border’ Guard
Carranza
Douglas
Brady
Clarksburg Gas Shortage Prompts Public Appeal
The Charleston press reports Clarksburg residents face gas shortages and appeal the Public Service Commission for relief. W T Ford of Clarksburg sent a telegram to PSC President E F Morgan requesting aid, with Morgan replying the gas company must make every effort to relieve the situation regardless of expense.
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Charleston
Clarksburg
Public Service Commission
W. T. Ford
E. F. Morgan
Smith on Triad Trial in Liquor Case
John Smith, alleged seller of liquor, was placed on trial during the proceedings that began this morning. The case concerns illicit sale and distribution allegations tied to the Triad operation.
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John Smith
Fire destroys Stout Furniture factory in Salem Indiana
A Tuesday fire in Salem Indiana ruined Stout Furniture Company Factory No 1 and damaged Interstate Public Service Electric Company with repairs needed. the blaze began in the varnish room. In a separate matter, coal miner Ooie Richards was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the July 29 Reynoldsville murder, though sentencing was deferred.
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Associatio Pree
Salem
Ind
Stout Furniture Company
Interstate Public’ ‘Service Electric Company
Fie
Ooie Richards
Robert Gerard
Reynoldsville
Generals Cancel Fall Football Game
Huntington Dec 13 The Marshall College game with Washington and Lee in Lexington Virginia has been cancelled at the request of General Robert B McDougal. No reason given for the cancellation. The contest was set for September 29.
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Ay Associated
FRESE
Huntington
Marshall College
Washington and Lee
Lexington
Robert B. McDougal
the Generals
Sanders Funeral for Frank M. Sanders
The body of Frank M. Sanders, who died suddenly at Meadow Brook Saturday afternoon, was taken to Uniontown Tuesday afternoon by H. E. B. Reyner, his brother in law, who came Tuesday morning. Funeral services and burial will be held in Uniontown Wednesday.
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Frank M. Sanders
Meadowbrook
Uniontown
H.E. EB. Reyner
Bank offers 16 percent bonus to employees in New York
The National Bank of Commerce announced a sixteen percent bonus on annual salaries to employees earning up to $2,000 and averaging salaries in the $2,000 range. The announcement notes the bonus applies to eligible staff in New York and reflects company policy on year end compensation.
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New York
Bank of Commerce
Trade Board votes on federal supervision for natural resources
Clarksburg Board of Trade weighs a referendum from the national chamber on allowing cooperative agreements under federal supervision in timber ores and minerals to conserve resources reduce waste and improve safety. Critics note losses and fatalities while supporters argue for a national policy guiding raw materials usage. Balloting closes Friday January 12.
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Clarksburg Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
American Chambers of Commerce
Elliott H. Goodwin
National Chamber
Federal Trade Commission
Lumber Industris
Aviator De Beau Camp Noted for 1915 Bomb Target
Paris dispatch reports Captain De Beau Camp, the aviator who bombed Essen and Munich, died recently. In April 1915 he dropped bombs on the German emperor’s headquarters, striking the house where the emperor stayed. the blast prompted the retreat of the emperor six miles from the city.
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Paris
de Beaucamp
Essen
Munich
Petit Journal
Mezleres-Charleville
City Weighs Vaccination of Waterbury to Halt Smallpox
Dr. John T. Black of the state health board says Waterbury may require citywide vaccination to curb a smallpox outbreak.1104 cases reported in Waterbury and three more in nearby town as of Tuesday.
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Hartford
sWaterbury
John T. Black
State Board of Health
French Armies Led By Nivelle Face German Raids
Paris dispatch reports German night raid on the Somme front north of Sailly Saillisel with no lasting gains. Verdun sector shows active artillery in areas around Louvemont and Chambrattes as General Joffre shifts command to General Robert Nivelle.
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Imy Ammodaves Eran
Paris
Somme Front
Sailly-Saillisel
War Office
Verdun Front
Louvemont
Chambrattes
Associated Charities Promotes Christmas Outreach in Clarksburg
The Associated Charities in Greater Clarksburg coordinates a Christmas relief drive with 75 to 100 families in its files and expects more names before December 25. The committee classifies avoids duplication and seeks broad cooperation among churches Salvation Army fraternal orders and civic groups to distribute gifts via the city Christmas tree at the courthouse and ensure every eligible family receives a share.
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Greater
Clarksburg
Associated Charities
Latstett
Lin
Salvation Army
Ithe City
Church Lodge
Deeires
Clarkburg school staff to receive December pay early for Christmas
The Clarksburg board of education advanced December salaries for teachers and other school employees so they can have funds for Christmas. Regular payday is the 12th, but money is distributed Friday with no deductions for holiday vacation. Schools close Friday for holidays and reopen January 2.
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Clarksburg
Border troops special trains carry New York National Guard cavalry
A New York National Guard Cavalry squadron about a hundred men with horses traveled on special trains returning from duty on the Mexican border. The trains passed through Clarksburg on Monday morning as the unit went home.
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Clarksburg
New York
National Guard Cavalry
Yandé National
French Armies Handed Over to Gen Nivelle
Paris December 1916 General Joffre handed over command of the French armies of the north and northeast to General Robert Nivelle who becomes commander in chief. Joffre congratulated Nivelle in a brief address and Nivelle thanked him while praising the army's high quality.
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Gen. Nivelle
Paris
Joffre
Robert Nivelle
General Nivelle
Nivelle
Marne
Certificates of Incorporation Issued in Virginia and Nearby States
The secretary of state issued certificates of incorporation to several new firms in Virginia and surrounding areas. Wetzel Oil Company of New Martinsville Greenbrier district, Wetzel County, authorized capital 1 million dollars with incorporators listed. Morgantown firm The Morgantown Broom Co. to operate a manufacturing plant in Monongalia County with authorized capital 32510038 dollars and multiple Morgantown Mannington Rector Bluefield incorporators. Buffalo Standard Company to operate in Brooke County with authorized capital 10,000 dollars and noted incorporators from Wheeling and Clarksburg.
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Virginia
Wetzel Oil Company of
Wesel
Vies Ginin
New Martinaville
Subiet Works
Greenbrier District
Weze
Roney
Ginin
Ohio
Atuels
Lockwood
Wangling O
Schmidtz
NellaMs Wheeling
Erving AC Eiences Williams, Pahs
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Lurgy Commission
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New Bedford
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Mr. Ford
State Public Service Commission For Relief
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National Chamber of Commerce
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U. S
War Office of France
Katherine B. Davin
Jeannette Rankin
Katherine M- Giles
Mary Bartelme
Miss Rankin
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Chicago
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New York City
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Wall Street
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Secretary of State
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