Terms of Peace Urged in a Note
Sweden has sent a peace note to belligerents and neutrals urging peace terms. In Washington officials say Germany’s reply to President Wilson’s peace move has not yet arrived in official form and will be studied. some see it as a step forward that could lead to negotiations if Allies also respond. The Dutch church group in The Hague backed Wilson’s faith in peacemaking and urged beligerent nations to foster an atmosphere for peace talks.
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Germany
Washington
Eny
Momen
Sweden
Anscclayas Pawnet
Hague
Union of Chirches
Wilson
Uoteen
Nhole Diplomata Herg
College men convene for Sigma Alpha Epsilon national sessions
More than 1,000 college men from three regions gathered Wednesday for the biennial Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity convention. Business sessions led by President Almy of New York were held at the headquarters hotel and the new ritual will be demonstrated for the first time Wednesday night. The conventions will not adjourn until Friday. The county court recessed until Friday morning.
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the Almy
New York
Alent
Pride of Gotham Police Pensioned for Life Story
Patrolman Wendel and Laughlin Laughline of New York's police department are described as pensioned for life after long service. The article notes a retirement scene with department horses and a wealthy attendee presenting gifts, highlighting the transition from active duty to winter of life in comfort.
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Pride OF Gotham’s Police Department
Wendel
Laughlin
Laughliie
New York
Pollea
Ihelas
Wentys
Patrotman
Jas Eriddaal
Chooting Case Hearing Set After West Pike Street Shooting
Mashtraye R. Edward designated January 2 for the hearing of William M. Agey, who faces a felonious shooting charge after a Tuesday afternoon altercation in front of a West Pike Street hotel. Harry Jackson, known as Pete Jackson, suffered a thigh wound as crowds gathered. Agey was arrested by Policeman Grant Shops, bond set at 600, and prior peace bond had been posted by Jackson.
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R. Edward
William M. Agey
Harry Jackson
Pete Jackson
H- Hotel
West Pika Street
Jackson
Agey
Kidd
Fire destroys Stealey Heights store on North Street
A late Tuesday afternoon blaze destroyed the store of SIORE DESTROYED at 8 Morgan North Street Stealey Heights with about 2000 dollars in losses most in stock Household goods owned by D Hanletter who lived above the store were damaged The Stealey Heights Volunteer Fire Department organized recently and the Central station hose truck from Clarksburg assisted but not needed as volunteers controlled the fire.
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Morgan
North Street
Stealey Heights
Sters
Hanletter
Glarksburg
Was Flaherty Dead Well Known Resident of McIntyre
Mrs Mariah Danae aged seventy years widow of Thomas Flaherty of McIntyre died at her home at 9:00 Tuesday evening after a long illness of a complication of diseases. Surviving relatives include John Flaherty of Marshall Bernard Flaherty at home sons Mrs Claude Cottrill of Erie and Miss Mary Flaherty at home daughters. No funeral arrangements have been made yet.
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McIntyre
Mariah Danae
Thomas Plaherty
John Flaherty
Marehall
Bernard Flaherty
Claude Cottrill
Erie
Mary Flaherty
Burned Boy Hurt Fixing Family Furnace
A ten year old boy, John Boggess of Philippi, suffered painful burns to his hands face and legs while handling a can of acetylene near a furnace Sunday. He was reported improving Tuesday afternoon, with fears the acetone may prove fatal. The boy is the son of Reverend Wheeler Boggess and uncle B. Stringer Boggess conveyed the news.
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John Boggers
Wheeler Boggers
Philippi
Boggens
B. Stringer
Boggess
Child Nellie Lynch Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Nellie Virginia Lynch six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Lynch of Craigmoor underwent an appendicitis operation on Tuesday afternoon. Wishing her a speedy recovery are many who knew her and hope for a quick return to health.
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Nellie Virginia Lynch
Charles
Craigmoor
NeilienVirginia
Asull Cage
Sportsmen Organize Group To Advocate Game Laws
At a meeting in Empire county the Hunters and Sisters organized to push stricter game laws aligned with Virginia legislation. Dr C C Jarvis presided, Paul Stemin was secretary, and a committee was formed to study protections and draft laws for presentation to the next legislature.
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Hunters and Sisters
John O. Brooke
Virginia
C. C. Jarvis
Paul Stemin
Fnally
Paul Slamm
Jonn
Brooks
K .F. Deem
Eat L. Spraker
G. ShutUesworth
C. Jarvis
de. J. Je Cranwell
Co C. Jarvis
Harry Stesley
C.D. Floyd
Roy B. Parrist
Ipertestca
Adamson Law Opinion and Railroad Wage Standstill
The Supreme Court's Adamson law ruling is awaited as railroad managers and workers prepare for possible actions. Notices assert no compromise on hours or pay until court decisions, with railroad managers meeting to plan a joint session with union chiefs.
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The
United
Adamson
Iaw
Brother ‘Hoods
Steamer Sacramento Stopped by German Submarine
The American steamer Sacramento, arriving from Buenon Aiter with a cargo of wheat, was halted in the English Channel by a German submarine. The commander boarded, examined papers, and deemed the cargo contraband of war but allowed passage after a caution. A Tuesday meeting of thirty five to forty local hunters and fishers attended the event.
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Havas
Dees
Puaer
Sacramento
Buenon Aiter
Whente
Germanisubmarine
Preacher Shot by Patrolman in St Louis Store Robbery Clash
The Rev L E Doty a Baptist minister was wounded by a patrolman who mistook him for a robber while he shopped Tuesday night in St Louis. The officer said Doty refused to raise his hands as he feared he held a revolver while placing change in his pocket.
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St. Louis
L. E Doty
Dr. Doty
Tolhimm
Lunacy Warrant Sworn Against George Paralish
Sheriff Ross F Stout filed a lunacy warrant against George Paralish a foreigner in the county He will be examined by the county lunacy commission Paralish was sent to jail from Lumberport charged with stealing merchandise from a coal company and with threatening the superintendent J Philips during the arrest incident
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Ross F. Stout
George
Lumberport
J Philips
Alleged Box Car Theft Charged in Freight Yard
An alleged box car theft case is reported in the Baltimore and Ohio railroad yards. A suspect faces charges for breaking into rail freight, stealing a box of oranges valued at $2.70. The incident occurred in the incali yards of the railroad.
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Baltimore and Ohio
German Agents Arrive at The Hague for Peace Conference
Despatch from The Hagual to the Exchange Telegram reports German agents have reached The Hague to begin preliminary arrangements for German delegates to attend a peace conference. The note cites German replies to President Wilson and notes inquiries for hotel accommodation for delegates.
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Hauge
London
Hague
Wilson
Gerrainjasents
Hacueland
Mason to Open Office on Second Floor of Latstetter Building
D M Mason newly elected justice of the district prepares to open offices on the second floor of the Latstetter building at West Pike and Third streets. He will assume January 1, succeeding William B Starcel.
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D. M. Mason
Weal Pike
William B. Starche
Federal farm loan banks planned in twelve districts
The Treasury prepares twelve federal farm loan banks with district lines, naming districts in Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia DC and Ohio Tadlusa Kentucky and Tennessee. Each bank will have 750000 capital, with districts 2 and 4 covering multiple states. Over 8000 applications already received as the board seeks experienced bankers.
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Det
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Masy
Vellimore
Coltemnia
Laukville
New Orlean
Las St. Louis
St. Vaul
Minn
Omaha
Nell
Wiebltt
Kin Woonton
Tex
Berkeley
Calif
Spoksind
Waah
Federal Farm Toanbanka
Tennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Ohio
Tadlusa
Kentucky
Tebnenses
Iaw
Steamer Maryland Still Missing Near Nantucket
The steamer Maryland reported sinking on Christmas night and, as of Wednesday, had not been found. Coast Guard cutters Acushnet and Gresham, sailing from Woodsholey and Boston, searched about 200 miles southeast of the island where the distress call originated, but reported no trace of the vessel.
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Mass
Maryland
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Gresham
Woodsholey
Boston
Isoland
Widow Shot in Pittsburg Boarding House
December 27 report says widow Mrs Angeline Paler was killed in a Pittsburg boarding house by an unidentified man who escaped. Angelo Gullana, seated nearby, was possibly fatally wounded while shielding her as Mrs Poler's young daughters wrestled with the attacker. Police offered no motive.
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Pittsburg
Angelina
Paler
Angelo Gullana
Ramnstalking
Tomer
Montreal Trappist Monastery and Chapel Destroyed
A Montreal fire on Wednesday destroyed the Trappist monastery and chapel near Oka. Monks, about 100, prayed as flames spread, with firefighters unable to prevent total loss. One man was released on bonds for violating the prohibition law.
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City of
Montreal
Tornado Toll: Ten Deaths At Fairmont Crossing Tragedy
An aged farmer, Wilson Cooper, was killed at a railroad crossing in Fairmont near Boothayville while riding a horse with a cow in his pocket. The incident involved a Baltimore and Ohio freight train as the horse bolted and Cooper was crushed between engines and cars. He leaves a wife and five children. extensive kin and local residents mourn the loss.
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Fairmont
Wilson Cooper
Tappans
Taylor County
Boothayvile
Avon
Ateick
Watson & Point
Mr. Cooper
Drath
Rivar
Cooper
Ingia Horng
Tha Horpe
Ingho Norse
Bla Hoota
Leck Tt
Lurie
Walrmont Hospital du Thie City
Musgrave
Colt
Sonn
McGee
Earl
Alnglo
Guy Davis
Bridgeport
Harrison
Roy Cooper
Richard Cooper
Pram Tytown
French” Cooper
Mra
Sisan Humphrev
Bootheville
Mras eMary Janes
Shinnatom
Panay and
Teobert
Randehile
abdoMras
Clydesanijn Smallsbaby
Cand
Gsoniot
Arkansas Storm Strikes, Convict Farm Hit hard
A severe windstorm in Arkansas disrupted communications across districts and damaged the state convict farm at Tick er. Reports say guards and inmates faced peril as the storm path caused widespread confusion and fear.
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Central
Kansas
Witorade Thesday
Ainio
Ticker
Priane
Lia Tormilairet
J. Re Burkett
Gerd
Candler Elected to Chair Mission Board
Baltimore dispatch reports Bishop Candler chosen as chairman of the mission board within the Mather Episcopal Church. The selection at a Woodhaven gathering prioritizes welfare work and organizational oversight.
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Asagciarum
Baltimore
Due
Sant
Mather Episcopal Church
Walhee
Islahop Wire
Ren LA
Candler
Ua Gal Wi Selegicd Uy
Diahop Oa
Wy Wilean
Doug
Delibaration
Kero
Alfort
Sinking of a Nordic vessel sparks cross border loss claim
Fragmented report notes multimillion dollar figure linked to a 1016 port event and a London protest over Danish actions following a Nordic ship sinking. The text remains garbled but indicates international tensions and financial repercussions.
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