France and Greece Fronts See Movements and Captures
Front reports indicate German forces gain trenches and seize prisoners in France and Belgium as Spring activity looms. In the Balkans Allies push near Saloniki, seizing Greek forts to keep positions under their control. Germany also advances near Neuvy and Frine, taking 927 prisoners and 13 machine guns in a 1,700 yard front, with further trench captures and enemy losses noted.
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Varieda
France
Belgium
Balkans
Greece
Laliding
Ikaraburum
Gulf of Saloniki
Antente
Anto
Constantine
Preaier
Venizelos
Sonimo
Frine
Neuyid
Germany
Primary election law passed by the council
A local council passed a primary election law. The report notes a man named Major Fleet securing a peace warrant after noon, following a neighbor's complaint. The incident centers on a legal action arising from a dispute referenced in the council’s action.
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Lon Kik
Major Fleet
Albanian forces join Italians in defense actions
A Roste dispatch reports Basad Pasha coordinating with Italian forces in Albania. He fortifies positions at Avion and southern points, confident he can halt the Austrian advance.
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Albania
Patos
US Secretary Denies Germania Lusitania Delay Request
Secretary Lansing rejected reports that the United States gave Germany until February 6 to respond on disavowing the Lusitania sinking. The Turattania negotiation remains stalled as Count von Toernstorff sent a new draft to Berlin after a meeting with Lansing. It proposes Germany disavow the destruction and recognize neutrals' rights. the State Department is firm on this point.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
Bhaz
Hietate
Count von Toernstorff
Berlin
Foreign Office
Count von Hernetorft
Germany
Atnte Department i x
Cheap Money Wages Wanted by Our People
Communicated message urging Harrison County farmers to adopt cheaper credit terms. Advocates W Te Zinn’s guidance, outlines per acre inputs and costs, and argues for government backed loans at one percent with first mortgage on taxable land value. Compares U S bank financing to proposed cheap currency and cites farm income and land value at risk.
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W. Te Zinn
Huarrivon County
Tse
Harrison County
United States
National Bank
Treasury
Washington
Foe That Could Capture New York Could Make City Pay War Costs
Vanderbilt argues that if an enemy captured New York, the city could bear the entire cost of war. He outlines a defense inventory by Coryell Varderbi’s committee and urges a practical, businesslike plan to assess resources, hospitals, transport, and national impact.
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New York
Vanderbilt
New York City
Coryell Varderbi
Mitehal
Heta Tonal
Cornelius Vanderbilt
San Francisco
Inrge
Cantura
England
Nardanelles
North Sea
Murderer Douglass Captured After Greensburg Escape
Greensburg Pa Jan 29 Charles Douglass a negro murderer who with two other prisoners escaped from the Greensburg jail on Monday morning was captured this morning at Hahntown near Irwin Surrounded last night by state police he attempted to break through the cordon The estate of E D Reynolds had been committed to Tess F Stout sheriff for administration
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Iy AnDociarEo Pane
Greensburg
Charles Douglass
Greensburg Jnr
Hahntown
Irwin
E. D. Reynolis
Tess F. Stout
Local business leaders view sites for new Save-a-Lite factory
A delegation including Mayor Gordon Chief of Police Brooks and George W Dudderer toured Clarksburg sites offered for a new Save-a-Lite Fender Company plant. The group expressed satisfaction with available locations and noted plans for a full modern shop with octolene and electric welding. A Virginia Carolinas agency contract for 1000 units begins May 1.
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Gordon
Polien Brooks
George W. Dudderer
Board of Trade
J. W. Agnew
International Save-a-Lite Fender Company
Clarksburg
Amen
Frm
Virginia
Carolinas
Dr Morrison Sweeps Away Opposition At Revival Meeting
Dr Morrison, famed revivalist, delivers a powerful sermon in Clarksburg, drawing large crowds and converting many. The meeting features Prof Hintt’s chorus and energetic preaching, with no service today but a big Sunday morning and men’s rally planned for the afternoon. Local ministers attend as townspeople join a growing revival spirit. organizers hope 1,500 men at the main event.
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Ble
Fnen
Galilee
Hintt
Itte
Quiel
Mr Scory Dead In Northvinw Family Attends Hartford Funeral
Mrs Emeline Scory and daughter Jennie travel from Northvinw to Hartford Indiana for the funeral of Mrs Scorys father in law Vi Fcory who died at home and passed away after a lingering illness at the age of
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Emeline Scory
Jennie
Northvinw
Hartford
Ind
Scory
Vi Fcory
Qne Nein
Mayor Gordon enters race for second term in city elections
Mayor G A Gordon announces candidacy for a second term as primary set for March 7. Reports name J J Swager as potential opponent and Harry L Brooks seeks reelection. City council passes primary ordinance forcing candidates to file by Saturday night. Other hopefuls emerge for various offices including Republican nominations for city officers and treasurer.
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G. A. Gordon
J. J. Swager
Gordon
Winderstood
Swhger
4Hief
Harry L. Brooks
Thoman Anderson
M City
Helty
City
Lors
Ci Cles
Alice
St Tswald
Frank J. Tracey
Janen Roberts
C. ©. Fisher
W. B. Robina
Turner
A. J. Hishop
Bertram Bailey
Bailey Tn
Hi. J. Doyle
Atreet
Atreets
Bradford
Nrme Pollicis
Deputies Guard Allegheny Traction Company in Pittsburg
Sheriff George W. Rinhurts sent deputies to guard the Hex of the Allegheny Traction Company in Pittsburg. They accompany workers Hougnet and Natrona for a week of nightly stone throwing. Six months ago Carmen led a union recognition drive and has since been out. Many workers find employment operating buses in opposition to trolley cars.
Revival Gains Momentum at Adamston Meetings
The Adamston revival continues with Dr. John Hickman of Salem leading services since Monday. Four days in the East Wool district saw him supply his own pulpit in Salem Sunday before returning to Adamston Monday. Converts and reclaimations rise as families join, with Sunday at 11 am and a Sunday evening session titled Where How and Why. All are invited.
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Addimeton Methodiat Epiacopal
Ad Nervicn
Tiln Wook
John Hickman
Salom
West Virginia
Salem
Hickman Apoaky
Christlan
AIL
Lindsey plans aid trip for children across nations
The article notes Judge Lindsey leaving Christiania with plans to fund and study child welfare abroad. He hopes to visit England then return to the United States, aided by generous funds to assist needy children across different countries.
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Ien
B. Lindeay
Gollan
Brlin
Belferent
Innry Ford
Christiania Wid
Lindsey
England
United States
Hoover Named Secretary of New Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
George W. Hoover and his family moved to Liverpool, where he will serve as secretary of a newly organized chamber of commerce effective February 1 under a multi year contract. Hoover previously held the secretary role at the board of trade and is welcomed by Clarksburg friends and local residents.
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George W. Hoover
Liverpool
Chamber of Commerce
Hoover
Board of Trade
Clarksburg
Primary on March 7 sets city primary rules in Clarkaburg
The city council enacted a municipal primary ordinance for nominating candidates for the city election. Primary day is the first Thursday after the first full week in May, with polls open 6:40 to 7:30 pm at designated voting places. Officials set wards, executive committees, and poll clerks, enforcing eligibility and residency requirements.
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le- Hans
Virginia
Gounell
Clarkaburg
Opic
West Virginia
Harti
Alpal
Keir
Nuh
Baldr
Anid
Choron
Parehm
Thera
Auoh
Ellie Quan
Molfie Tym
Trengurer
Olicora
Cain
Bald & Spa
Anf
Counell
Qualtti
Fibieat Marty Ee
Respect
Bikarwina Sid
Kppolah
Hue
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Adamston
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Holland
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Allen Bartini
Newton
Jaws United
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S. C. Feaster
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Macay
Ernest Swiger
Earl Ierael
Vinden
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James N. Heavers
Edward
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