Russian forces push north of the Vistula and beyond Soldau
Reports from Patrograd describe German forces retreating north of the Vistula and beyond Soldau as Russian units advance towards Warsaw. British observers note renewed pressure along the front, with Austrian movements in the Carpathians defeated and Emperor William reportedly leaving Berlin for the western front.
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Tandon
Battio Ti
Caatarn Ardna
Warsaw
Vistula
Patrograd
Garmann
Yatit
Sotdain
Prunaln
Buselan
Hie Carpathians
Jottre
London
Herlin
William
Tie
Berlin
Phin
Monto
Fire at Arrige Theater Amid Unclear Casualties
A despatch reports a serious fire at the Arrige theater with smoke and possible casualties. Details are scarce, and the total number of victims is not yet known. Authorities are investigating the blaze and danger to nearby areas remains a concern.
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Pameni Faris
Aeriouk Wreban
Arrige
Welles
Circuit Court Decrees Sale at Grant Oland Gas Firm
In a special circuit court session, a sale was decreed involving Abrahim Carpox and Grant Oland Gas Company. Sheridan Griffin, acting for Tiflis, was authorized to convey Bell's interest in specified oil production. Judge Haymond Maxwell presided in the term.
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Abrahim Carpox
Grant Oland Gas Company
Tiflis 3 GriMn
Sheridan Griffin
Bell
Tidge Haymond Maxwell
Hamilton Coming Evangelist Meeting In Clarksburg
The Rev John Hamilton of Cleveland Ohio evangelist will hold evangelistic meetings in Clarksburg starting April 41 and continuing for several weeks. The local finance union approved his visit after discussion with Protestant charettes. Hamilton recently conducted a successful religious revival at Weston and plans a larger tabernacle thereon.
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John 8. Hamilton
Cleveland
Wiley
Hamilton
Take Views to Appeal 1 Argoes TRO Fee
Morgantown on December 12 Judge George C Stureinntonay faced two injunctions restraining Valley Fargo and Company Express Company and Balltingre and Ohio Railroad from delivering shipments to non residents in Mononga County The decision hinges on the new Webb Kenver federal act and the Yost statewide Hu bition wer An appeal will be sought for the supreme court.
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Morgantown
George C. Stureinn Tonay
Valley Fargo and Company Express Company
Balltingre and Ohio Railroad Company
Rdm
Tenidenta
Monongar Min County
David
WebbyKenver
Landsittal scheme to redistrict state headlines
Morgantown reports Farcy s Deatmont named beneficiary in Richard Canfield will. Executor Vincent Lockwood to take out 50 000 life policy on the deceased. Will valued at about seven million dollars leaves Canfield’s widow and two children portions while painting collections and other items are distributed. Charleston analysis outlines comprehensive state redistricting plans across six districts with projected political outcomes by year and county. Piedmont notes Booster Club organized with E Lee Come president and Trades Day set for December 23.
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Morgantown
Farcys Deatmont
Richard Canfield
Jeman Gumblir
Iit Comnoisseur
Wils
New York Subway
Catatn
eLike Vincent Lockwood
Riverskie
Heaumont
Canflald
Jett
Canfeld
Phe
Charleston
W. Yu
Virginia Department. of State
Malatire
Hancock
Brooke
Ohio
Marshall
Wetzel
Marion
Ani Taylor
Taylor
Monongalia
Prestony
Barbour
Tucker
Randolph
Pendleton
Grant
Mineral
Morgan
Berkeley
Jiéfferson
Congraasman
Praston County
Brown
Howard J Bucheriand
Haive
Wittiass G. Brown
Nicholas
Clay
Webster
Braxton
Calhoun
Gilmar
Tyler
Pleasants
Wood
Wirt
Jackson
Roane
Mason
Putnam
Cabell
Kanawha
Ralelan
Boone
Fayette
Greenbrier
Pocahontas
Con Kromman
Uban
Piedmont
Tri Towna Booster Club
E. Lee
C. Z. Nom Vite Prdale Demt
TM Gullowmy
Elks charity drives Christmas provisions to aid needy
Warner G. Wiinai chairs the Elks charity committee organizing a cooperative drive at the Gatekeeper block North Third street. Donations will be distributed to about ten families over two days with vehicles secured for delivery and free service by a local transfer man. The effort highlights the lodge’s ongoing benevolence in the community.
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Tire
Warner G. Wiinai
1osalTodge
Third Street
Darish
Bintan
Elks
Reorganization of West Virginia National Guard Planned
Charleston December 23 Adjutant General John C Bond announced a governor approved order to reorganize the West Virginia National Guard to meet revised wartime rules. Existing officers keep commissions while new ones are appointed. each regiment to have fourteen company captains, changes affect headquarters and reporting lines.
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West Virginia National Guard
John C. Bond
Charleston
Na Hong Guard
War Department
Washington
Despous prisoners released by governor Croce
Thirty four of the Despous peicanara i the mksse penitan ary granted Cichetatis par done iy Governor Croce were released today.
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Okig
Croce
Murderer Matt Terrell in Eskdale Rampage Kills Deputy
Charleston December reports that Matt Terrell, an alleged felon on death row, shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Nance and wounded Frank Ratcliff and Josephine Wines near Cane Fork after a pursuit. A companion fled, Terrell hid in nearby mountains as deputies pursued him.
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Aes
Aas
Elayad
Charleston
Matt Terrell
Sf Ey Nanca
Ratclift
Josephine Wines
Eskdale
Nance
Otha Mountains
Cane Fork
Sheritt
Sa Posse
Terrell
Cole
Kakaala
Tolai
Mra
Winer
Ratcliff Boy
Sheri
Intercollegiate match date shifted for holiday break
The Intercollegiate match at Morgantown has been postponed from January to January 17 to allow college teams time after Christmas holidays. The M. G. Lilley Company presents a trophy to the university cadet corps best in the intercompany contest, arriving this week for exhibition in a local store.
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Morgantown
Des
Sargeant
Pana
Ford
Walleney Aie Amsoon
Pat Watahhiefien
Ottiats
Anpot
Cwo
M. G. Lilley
University Cadet Corps
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One Year Jail for James Fashiery in County Court
Judge T W Robinson sentenced James Fashiery to one year in jail and county road work. He also imposed a 45 cent fine. The Tuesday morning verdict followed an unlawful assent case at the fair last fall involving Burley. Willis Cutlip faced trial in Glen Ile on an associated charge of operating a horse of ill repute.
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James Fashiery
Tamex W. Robinson
Pashinery
Burley
Tibi
Jenife
Willis Cutlip
Glen Ile
Christmas Cheer Reaches Strike Children in Ohio
Wheeling reports a relief effort delivering 84 000 oranges 17 000 bags of peanuts and 27 000 packs to eastern Ohio strike areas. Volunteers organized under Rev Father Hy Ar McEachen of Barton C to distribute the aid to children and women, with additional teams set to complete deliveries by Thursday night.
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Wheeling
Ohio
R Scors
Hy Ar McEachen
Barton, .C
Three Officers Ousted in Charleston City Council Shakeup
Charleston board removes the police chief Hy Lake and two officers amid resignations and appointments. Mayor Bedall had recently resigned, with Overseer Trewiny named interim and Crockett named new chief of police in Parkersburg.
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Charleston
Dry Measure Under Debate
Washington news recounts a charged House session as it began a decisive debate on the Hobson resolution to submit a national prohibition amendment. Supporters and opponents clashed over strategy and timing, with a likely vote anticipated tonight and a separate Senate vote planned before the state action.
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Washington
Hobson
Tepakmga
Wis
Outito
Senate
Dr Hodges West Vientala Univers candidate for congress
Dr Hodges and his wife Mrs Hodges with their son Charles plan a private dinner at Mrs Gibbs home on Pittsburgh Street. Hodges says he is not seeking office and has not decided on a run for governor. he notes pressure from opposition but remains uncertain.
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West Vientala Univers
Congress
Hodges
Dr. Hodges
Tam
Prohibition Enforcement Cited After Rathbone Visit
F Rathbone of the state tax commission spent time in Rathbone Parkerburg discussing prohibition law. Charleston and Kanawha county reports show numerous arrests and a grand jury returning twenty nine indictments, with most defendants pleading guilty or receiving short county sentences.
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Parkersburg
F. Rathbone
Cherie
Orice
Charleston
Stathbong
Kanawha County
Aoriye
Rath
Lake Shore and New York Central rail tale in foggy config
Unclear OCR text mentions Lake Shore Fall T rout Company and New York Central Railway Company with scattered phrases about trains, odds, and canyon ore. No coherent events or dates emerge. archival fragment lacks usable facts.
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Cleveland
Qip
Lake Sharn Fall Trout Company
New Yorke Central Railway Company
Lake Shore St
Poultry Show Opens In Morgantown Hall Exhibition January
The Morgantown Poultry and Protective Association announces a poultry show at Phillipa Hall at Pleaants and Cheytnut streets, January 4 and 8. Officers and the executive committee led by Harry Smyth and George Williamson prepare exhibits and judging, with fanciers invited to attend.
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Morgantown
Morgantown Poultry and Protective Association
Phillipa ‘Hall
Ntrien Lane
Shrevy
Harry Ta Smyth
George We. Janilpon
Jo le Jembeon
Irie Ge Bi. Harner
Bidebrand
Joseph Lahey
Be Ah. Mackey
Ud PL
Nillarand Bak
Andrews
Germans Reopen Railways in Occupied Northern France
Telegraph dispatch reports German forces restoring rail links from Charleville to Montmedy and Meuse area after French retreat from the Belgian frontier. The report notes rapid rebuild of communications in northern France despite ongoing war operations and battlefield destruction.
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Xia
London
Ber
Germania
Charleville
Mio
France
Socialist traitor announcement from Amsterdam report
A fragmentary broadcast from Berlin notes that a Reichstag socialist member linked to J.T. Jwurox volunteered for nervies after the Paris assassination. It mentions the French socialist leader and a French army unit, with German involvement and a cautious claim of a sizeable community reaction.
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Anv Annociaren Rasan
Amsterdam
Vin
London
Berlin
Dra
Reichstag
Fron
J.T. Jwurox
Paris
Weill
Germliny
Mariette Theft Case: Dery Matietta Accused of Charitable Deceit
Dery Matietta faced investigation after a report indicated he conspired with Asher Grocery Company to steal and then claim innocence. Witnesses described a struggle with a magnet grip on loot and an alleged attempt to elude police. Investigators noted the involvement of George Sturn and Craston, with Riordly Fold supplying arrivals in the city.
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Matietta
Concefous
Asher
Puiba
George Sturn
Berman
Craston
Wylie
B- G
Conrath
Sturn
Duazel Jin
The
Tate
Burglars Get Fifteen Cents in Early Morning Break-In
A late 1915 robbery on Tridera Street near Fourth Street saw two colored men enter a restaurant owned by Chorsy Wale Err. They demanded money and keys but fled after customers raised alarm. The thieves left behind a scene of broken glass, missing cash, and food items disturbed by the entry. The incident prompted an early morning investigation.
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Joe Mie Ung
Tridera Alli
Funket
Aptine
Mral
Deportation Hearing Noted in Wheeling
A desolate report from Wheeling dated December 22 cites a federal court action involving deportation and a $1,000 bond. The fragment mentions a defendant named and a judge, with references to the case proceeding and authority, but the garbled text obscures full details.
Brakeman Intervenes On Train Aid Case
Deette Longhorn of Gamawey reports derailment danger as a brakeman assists on an east bound train. Helper Sapte joins rescue effort near Baltiapee with local organizers coordinating safety measures.
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Wheeling
Deette Longhorn
Gamawey
Ita Wulrge Brakamien Smn
Efi
Baltiapee Anit
Eaboope
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