Peace terms urged in a note at large meeting
In The Hague the World’s Union of Churches endorsed Wilson’s act of faith and urged a peace atmosphere. Washington reported Germany’s reply to Wilson had not reached officials in official form, with cautious expectations for any terms. London said Entente capitals discuss the German proposal and await a coordinated reply.
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Ice Waste Ice Storm Disrupts New York Telegraph Wires
New York on December 27 reports a glaze storm loading telegraph and telephone wires with ice. Communications suffered statewide, with significant disruption extending to Chicago.
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National Market Plan Aims to Cut Middleman Roles
National plan to run a city and export trade under government supervision to remove middlemen. Joseph Farigan, city weights and measures commissioner, said a conference in April will include leading producers and shippers from states and governor appointees. Endorsed by Mayor Mitchel, the meeting will be held under city auspices.
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Government mill urged to ensure paper supply
The joint congressional printing committee recommends erecting three government pulp and paper mills to supply paper at reasonable prices. It notes the government uses about 500 million pounds of print paper annually, enough to absorb a fifty ton mill, and cites waterpower forests and mineral deposits on government reservations. The Hoyes committee on printing backs a government mill.
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Jury sworn in for murder trial in Mountain View case
The jury for Frederick H. Small charged with killing Florence A. Stall at their Mountain View home on September 28 was completed Wednesday. Most jurors are farmers. The filling of the jury cleared the way for the prosecution's opening statement in the afternoon session.
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Azeonisea Reas
Artillery Rome reports strong fire on enemy lines
Rome dispatch says on Wednesday's war office statement that our artillery kept the enemy's lines under a vigorous fire. On the rest of the front the completion of our field work was interrupted at several points by skirmishes with the enemy's advanced posts.
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Woman shot dead near Buffalo after plan to marry local man
Celia Schnitzer, 22, was shot Wed by Maurice Gold of Philadelphia, then killed himself. Schnitzer had escaped from Philadelphia four weeks earlier and was to wed a Buffalo man this weekend. Police believe Gold killed Schnitzer before a possible suicide.
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Holds National College Convention
More than 1 000 college men from across the country gathered in Pittsburg for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon national convention. Sessions headed by President Br. Almy of New York were held at the headquarters hotel. The new ritual will be exemplified for the first time Wednesday night as the convention adjourns until Friday night.
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Fairmont Boy Scouts to Meet Northview on Friday Night
The Fairmont Boy Scouts basketball team will play Northview graded-school team on Friday evening December 29 at the ortviaw floor. The Fairmont Scouts have a strong game, and Northview will face a tough test.
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Sportsmen Form An Organization In County
A county meeting of hunters and fishers at John Q Brooks office in the Empire building launched a movement to save West Virginia game laws. Dr C C Jarvis presided, with Pub Stamm as secretary. A committee on game laws was named including Paul Stamm chair and John Brooks. The group aims to copy strong game laws from other states and draft similar measures for the next session. A separate organizing committee listed Dr J J Cranwell Dr C Jarvis Harry Stealey G Dy Floyd Roy Ey Parrish and others. A next meeting is planned for Tuesday January 2 to finalize the organization with about 35 to 40 attendees.
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Adamson law case prompts railroad managers to withhold action
Day 27 reports the U S Supreme Court ruling on the Adamson eight hour law and railroad managers vow not to participate in any action that could delay or anticipate the court’s decision. Railways warn payrolls will ignore the law until the decision is final, with unions and managers conference set to meet to discuss the situation.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Preacher Shot by Patrolman Named as Robber Suspect
In St. Louis on December 27 Rev. L E Doty a Baptist minister was seriously wounded by a patrolman Tuesday after the officer mistook him for a robber while the minister made a purchase. The patrolman said Doty reached for change and he believed a revolver appeared.
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Lunacy Warrant Issued for George Pavalish by Sheriff
Sheriff Ross F Stout sworn out a lunacy warrant against George Pavalish a foreigner held on charges of theft of merchandise from a coal company and threatening the life of T J Phillips superintendent. Pavalish is to be examined Friday by the county lunacy commission and was recently jailed from Bumberport.
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Alleged Box Car Thieves Charged in Freight Yard Theft
Court records allege two men and two accomplices broke into a Baltimore and Ohio freight yard and stole a box of oranges valued at 2.75 dollars. Police charged John Speraclos Clyde Speraclos William Speraclos and Joseph Speraclos with conspiracy and theft in the incident. Authorities describe the defendants as facing grand jury action and awaiting indictment in the case.
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Steamer Sacramento Placed in Jeopardy by Submarine
Captain Plater of the American steamer Sacramento reports a German submarine stopped him in the English channel near Buenos Aires to inspect papers. The commander said the wheat carried is contraband of war for France and warned the ship would be torpedoed if in American waters, then allowed to continue.
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German Agents Arrive at The Hague for Peace Conference
A dispatch from The Hague to the Exchange Telegram Company reports German agents have reached The Hague to arrange preliminary matters for German delegates to the peace conference. The despatch notes inquiries for hotel accommodations and references President Wilson's note as part of the preparation.
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Four Greek steamers reach Las Palmas after German submarine stop
Four Greek steamships named Omitres U Aristides Issiopina and Contandris arrived at Las Palmas in the Canary Islands after being stopped by a German submarine while en route from America carrying wheat and horn. They were allowed to enter Palmas only under a pledge to depart soon.
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Federal and loan banks named for twelve locations
Washington dispatch lists Springfield Mags, Baltimore, Columbia, Elginville, Louisville, Omaha, Wichita, Houston, Berkeley, Spokane Ward and others as sites for twelve federal and loan banks. District 2 covers Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia and DC, District 4 Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee. Each bank to open with 760000 capital. board seeks experienced bankers amid 0900+ applications. appointments exempt from civil service.
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Steamer Maryland Sinks Searched Near Nantucket
The steamer Maryland, reported sinking on Christmas night, remained unfound as of Wednesday. Coast Guard cutters Acushnet and Greatham, having searched about 200 miles southeast of Nantucket from Woodshore and Iohton, reported no trace of the vessel or its distress call.
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Widow shot in Pittsburg boarding house attack
Mrs Angel Unk Puler a widow was shot at her Pittsburg boarding house on Wednesday by an unidentified man who escaped. Angelo Gullana, sitting in the room, was fatally wounded while trying to shield her as Mrs Puler's little daughter grappled with the stranger. No motive is given.
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Keatley Resigns From Charleston Post Amid Guard Reform
Unclear telegram style notice reports Major General Keatley resigning from a West Virginia National Guard post based in Charleston. Adjutant acceptance recommendation reportedly accompanies the decision, with border tensions implied and a medical corps context mentioned.
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Tornado Toll Reported At Ten Deaths In May
Court records list multiple defendants with varied sentences. Jaman W. Robinson and Glen Bring sentenced for bigamy, with terms including jail, fines, and probation. Richard Townd received four months with fine, Dominic Virgnas sentenced for assault, and others tied to bootlegging and related charges with bonds posted or renewed.
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Tornado Strikes Arkansas Area Killing Five Known Dead
Report from a Wednesday town in Arkansas details a tornado path killing five known dead and injuring others. At Tucker convict farm 225 inmates were at work as the storm struck, with guards and authorities trying to determine fate and safety of prisoners and residents amid confusion.
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Died Phigadeleala Doc A7 The Pennsylvania Ganrnings
The Pennsylvania line reports a dividend of four percent for the year. Directors announce Benjamin McKeen Orth as vice president and general manager. TH B McCarty becomes general superintendent of the northeast system in Columbus. Wile Wait Hodgson is promoted to traffic manager.
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Postage rate hike debate eyed by Houst leaders
Houston leaders predicted Wednesday that the proposed increase in postage on second class matter, part of the tentative postal appropriation bill, would become law. Chairman Henry of the rules committee submitted and publishers hoped for a full hearing before any rule was reported, with no desire to gag debate on the proposition on the floor.
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Monks Fire Destroys Montreal Monastery Buildings
The Theimonas tory land chapel and Trappist monastery in Montreal were struck by a blaze on a Wednesday. Monks, numbering in the hundreds, were fatally affected. prayers continued as they fought the flames but high water pressure failed to contain the fire. The destroyed buildings stood on the site of a building burned down earlier in 1002.
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Villa Forces Confirm Occupations of Reoccupied Areas
Villa forces confirmed the occupation of the sMbr reon by Carranza officials. Bravo, the consul, stated Torreon was fortified by General Talamante's de facto troops. He denied any understanding with General Murgin of Chihuahua City and rejected claims of opposition to Villa's capture of Chiahua.
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Methodist union meeting in Baltimore outlines joint committee
In Baltimore on December 27 the Methodist members formed a joint commission to organize corporate union efforts. Candler Ghosen was elected chairman with A W Wilson as vice chair. The committee will begin deliberations Thursday to pursue a formal union involving more than six members from several represented areas.
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New York reports 631.3 million in 1916 business days
A fragment from a 1916 report notes that Deco 373 business days after Wednesday amounting to 631.3 million dollars flowed into the United States. The text is fragmentary but indicates a large monetary influx and timing around a midweek reference.
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Sinking reported of steamer Snow and Di Joaun off London
Reports from London on December 2 indicate a maritime disaster as the steamship Snow and the Di Joaun sank after collision or incident at sea. Details remain limited and authorities investigate.
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