War News Roundup Across Fronts and Diplomatic Shifts
The German Austrian and Turkish peace notes head to Central Powers capitals with no U S comment, while Wilson may offer future input. Bernstorff asserts no peace terms were discussed. Verdun sees renewed infantry fighting as French divisions push, claiming 9,000 German losses and eighty guns. Teutons advance in Roumania near the Buzen river. British limits in Mesopotamia report a near reach to Kut El Amara. Portugal quells revolutionary outbreaks and Irish railways face government control to avert a strike.
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Er Associated Frees
Washington
United States
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
London
David Lloyd-Georea
House of Commons
Meuse
Verdun
French War Office
Teutonic Armiea
Roumania
War Office
Buzen
Teutonic
Ypren
Wytschuete Gereman
Zillebeke
Tigris
Mesepolimia
Kut-El- Amara
Portugal
Certificates of Incorporation Issued in West Virginia
Certificates of incorporation have been issued by the secretary of state to new corporations under West Virginia law. Companies listed include Pittsburg and West Virginia Railway Company of Wellsburg Brooke County with 29.6 million capital, The Holt Lumber Company of Barlin with 250 thousand capital, The Ohio and Kanawha River Transportation Company of Wheeling with 20 thousand capital, The Evans Pocahontas Coal Company of Lex with 50 thousand capital. Incorporators named include Decker Buckhannon Hiner Tenney Holt Hardman Evans and others across Brooke Harrison Jefferson counties and Parkersburg Wheeling Moundsville and McDowell County.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Pittsburg and
Wellsburg
Brooke ‘County
Wabash-Pittsburg
Harrison and
Jefferson Counties
Brooke County
W. Va
Washington
Allegheny County
Holt Lumber Company
Bab‘lin
Lewis County
William Decker
Montgomery
G. E Hiner
A. H. Tenney
Buckhannon
Charles Holt
T. BE. Hardman
Elkins
Ohio
Kanawha River ‘Transportation Company
Wheeling
Fred Hornbrook
Phil Hornbrook
Dorr Casto
Parkersburg
H. C. Donnally
F. Kimble
Moundsville
Evans-Pocahontas Coal Company
Lex
Bis Sand District
McDowell County
Eliza‘beth Evans
EM. Evans
H. W. Evans
McKinney Evans
Mathias Evans
Alliot Lex
Municipal election ticket filed in Monongah
Monongah on December 16 the Citizens' party submitted its ticket for the January 4 annual municipal election. Slated for mayor is T. G. Price and for recorder L. N. Satterfield. Councilmen named are J. W. Leonard, Pierce McDonnell, H. D. Chrislip, Clarence Curry and C. B. Arpe.
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Monongah
Citizens’ Party
T. G. ‘Price
Recorder
L. N. Satterfield
J. Wi. Leonard
Pierce McDonnell
H. D. Chrislip
Clarence iCurry
C. HB. Arpe
Dr Hardy named surgeon for B and O Railroad
Dec 16 Morgantown reports Dr Hardy appointed surgeon for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and the City Hospital named as one of the companys designated hospitals Dr Jeon Hartigan remains connected with the company as before
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Morgantown
Nerv Worth advertised relief for nervous ills and indigestion
An advertisement from Burke's Drug Store promotes Nerv Worth as a cure for nervousness, sleeplessness, indigestion, and run down conditions. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Humey claiming her husband recovered after using five bottles, noting he is back at work. The ad offers a dollar-back guarantee if Nerv Worth fails to overcome the nervous illness.
Meccano Model Builders and Erector Sets at Nusbaum's
Nusbaum's Book Store at 308 Main Street advertises Meccano American Model Builders and Erector Sets for hobbyists.
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Nusbaum’s
Main St
Richwood Firms Boost Wage Scales
Richwood reports wage increases with Cherry River Boom and Lumber Co raising pay by twenty five cents per day and Dodge Clothespin Co elevating wages by ten percent. The moves come as costs climb and coal prices rise, aiding local laborers amid a festive season.
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Richwood
Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company
Dodge Clothespin Company
Gift Suggestions for Christmas Lamp and Thoughtful Gifts
A warm invitation to visit tomorrow to choose a meaningful gift designed to bring cheer to the family. The item is described as a lamp suitable for Christmas, symbolizing lasting pleasure and sincere good wishes toward the recipient.
Rankin as Speaker Suggested in Congress Debate
Washington December 16. Madame Speaker is proposed as a method to address the chair in the new House of Representatives. Jeannette Rankin of Missoula Montana emerges as a potential Speaker amid shifting party balance and landmark changes. Proponents note Rankin’s public speaking skill and the era of new political order.
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Washington
Dec
House of Representatives
Miss
Jeannette Rinkin
Missoula
Mont
Sneses
Republican Party
W/O. Martin
Louisiana
T. Schall
Minnesota
Miss Rankin
Toledo Girls Learn Salesmanship Rules In High School
Toledo high schools start a salesmanship course for female students in the commercial track. Grace Walton teaches the first two hours at Scott High, then moves to Walter High for the last two hours. The program includes practice, a textbook, and real store experience, with plans to expand to all girls next year.
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Toledo, O
Toledo
Grace Walton
Scott
River
Morse code confession in a courtroom tale
In Stockton on December 16, Fred Williams pleaded guilty to petit larceny. His attorney J P Carey, a former telegrapher, recounted how Williams tapped Morse code while conversing, revealing his guilt and leading to the advice to plead guilty and accept sentencing.
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Stockton
Fred Williams
Salety
J.P. Carey
Williams
Carey
Tightening the Liquor Law Spurs English Saloon Pushback
London reports a flurry of saloonkeeper complaints as violations near closing time prompt calls for stricter enforcement. Proposals include suspending licenses for war-end violations and imprisoning repeat offenders, with Birmingham liquor interests forming a vigilant police service to curb breaches.
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Associated Press
London
England
Birmingham
Nusbaums Book Stone Special Xmas Greeting Cards
Engraved greeting cards described as dainty and different. The item line references Nusbaum's Book Stone and a date or code 08 Maimst, suggesting a catalog entry for festive stationery.
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Xmas
Nusbaum
Stone
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