Wedding of Mrs Wilson with large society turnout
A high society wedding in Charlcburg featured Mrs Ruth Wilkinson and Mr William Holling as central figures. Prominent guests from Congress, diplomatic circles, and state society attended, with gifts including jewels and a presidential diamond. The ceremony blended traditional rites with modern pageantry, and the reception honored the couple amid a lavish display of flowers and mirrors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocalontan
Hawaii
Oabinet
Jewaley
Wilson
Ninong
Lin
Europe
WilHiout HL Boting
Waahington
Lybelden
Matthew Maury Anninton
Mra
Almmander M. Galt
Uty
Hertha Bolling
Sintora
Bir Hye Brothers
Standulph Holling
Richard Wo Bolling
Tutta Uy Holling
Thin. Otty
William
Bolling
Lautaville
Pana- Nias
Alexion
Galt
Jae
Jun Be
Htole B. Holling
Richard W. Welling
Wil~ Hania, McAdoo
Mrr
Ranole B. Sayre
Williamatown
Mae
Margaret Wilson
Helen Woodrow Howes
Joseph R. Wixon
Balthword
Mivn
Alles Wilson
Anny Howe
Philadelphia
Anne Cothran
Vivaldpntt
Nlvee
Josephine Cothran
Grauvilies
Tumultyy
de. Graysduked
Graydon
Moa Gorthile Gurdon
Mex
Urotciua
Stockton Agbon
Hyothnr
Wilaons Bol
Nig Galt
Sterlin Gul
Wilkin
Mu- Alda Hinxton
Mauing
Wytheville
Lybride
Fragmentary Notice From Early New York Probate Proceedings
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a hearing in New York probate matters, listing "Twelfty-sevine Agents" and references to Roenig, Layendockip, and the Morghion commissioner. The text is incomplete with dates around 13, indicating an upcoming hearing or administrative action this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wfone
Linied Staley
Dununey
Opening of the Panana Canal Amid Heavy Conditions
The Panama Canal, long delayed, will reopen soon after a period of closure due to wartime strain. Officials expected vessels to resume passage tomorrow while the Allied committeemen and engineers coordinate to restore operations under severe weather and logistical constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Vanknna Canal
HM Mintory
Fredge
Sudden Death Claims Grove City Educator
Sudden death report from Onov El t Pa. Dre 160 describes the death of Mesander T. Ormond, longtime educator and head of philosophy at Grove City College. Ormond, 67, served thirty years as chancellor and held the title of professor emeritus in philosophy, long linked with Grove City Colony. He was a personal friend of President Wino.
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Ormond
Grove City College
Grove City
Onov
Mesander T. Ormond
Alii
Wodden
Dry Ormand
Rrineston
Tome
Philopany
Ut Ormand
Prerient Wino
Bulgarians Pause Amid Provisional Balkan Moves
A fragmentary report notes Bulgarian positions in the Balkans as provisional amid shifting alignments. The article mentions Serb and German troop movements and a cautious outlook on potential offensives.
Babies Dead In Enveni Conn Gas Tragedy
Two 18 month old girls and their mother were found dead in a Connecticut home from illuminating gas poisoning. The mother Mrs Lourie Pletera was found near death, discovered by a Chawan near an open gas jet in a side room. Hospital officials report the mother in serious condition and the Pletersey family described as elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enveni Conn
Tuind
Lourie Pletera
Chawan
Pletersey
Pension Checks Sent To 700 Plus For Christmas
A Christmas distribution problem: pension checks totaling about $39,000 were issued for December to more than 700 recipients under the Workman’s Compensation and Aid program. The effort aimed to ensure needy recipients received funds before Christmas, with state officials noting large weekly bank clearings and record activity in the financial week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ott
Aescini
Doe
Jeo
Nadie
Paris Journal Reports Allied Plans for Balkans Aid
An 1833 Kors journal fragment notes Italian edition dispatches about aiding Serbia with troops and provisions, aiming to support Balkan resistance. It mentions inspectors and workers assessing industrial needs and a boiler issue as part of broader plans.
Unclear wartime platform discussed by Madame Sebwuimtwr
Fragmentary note describes CEI of Cohditiimn and Peevioux seeking peace through women and men from neutral nations. Mentions an expedition and an Oscar I sailing for Chrianita amid uncertain circumstances.
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Sebwuimtwr
Embargo on Freight by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announced an embargo on all freight to New York except food and fuel for necessary purposes. The action aims to prevent a total blockage and allow canal transit for vessels of all drafts before the first of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvanis “Railroad Company Today
New
General Revolt Ends and Villa Relocated to El Paso
Fragmentary report details a political crisis with Villa and fellow chiefs fleeing to El Paso amid border tensions. It notes U S debate on Villa’s admission, a two million pesos transfer from Juarez, and the disappearance of Colonel Hipolito Villa as forces move toward potential reentry into the United States.
Villa reportedly ends campaign against Carranza
State Department reports no confirmation of Villa abandoning his campaign but notes a possible movement toward Chihuahua against Obregon. Rail traffic between Tampico and San Luis Potosi has resumed after a long interruption, while bandit activity remains a concern. American nationals are being advised to stay cautious and avoid travel in affected areas.
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Sanodhyea Panu Wasilington
Villa
Carranza
Chihwahue Aguihat
Sdviced
Tralun
Heentina
Bandita
Gemeral
Mader
Ehibuahua
Qyires Vail
State Department
Villa's Alleged Wife Excited by Report in El Paso
Los Angeles dispatch Dec 18 reports General Villa may abandon Carranza, causing speculation at the long-time home of Mrs Jun Villa, a young woman who arrived with a baby girl and claimed to be Villa's wife. Household members question the report's accuracy.
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Meni Willian
Ehkimmilin
Tien
Woodtaip
Bonn
Uharaaientn
Gabe
Blir
Eutatlony
Grays
Humilrade
Wits
Lie Rimblest Amork
Joan Ethan
el Rey
Williand H. Halling
Viewinia
Uae
Leon
Pullee
Howe Esa
Patton
Nucweria
Trousseau
Aira Wilson
Neuron
Ter Trhonds
Anneley
Bbich Ir
Malit
Innes
Saf
Los Angeles
Calif
el Paso
General Villa
Jun Villa
Surrender of Garrison Demanded by Trevino
Laredo report says Villa forces, under Trevino, demand surrender of garrison at Chihuahua City after progress at Santo Rovata yesterday. Carranza reports indicate continued advances as Trevino presses for capitulation in the border theater.
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Trevino
Laredo
Tex
Villa Farriton
Chihuahua City
Carranza
Incinto B. Threvino
Santo Rovalta
Laurede
Cantú Faces Abdication Rumors From Californian Dispatch
Officials in the government of Hstaban Sant, the long time rulers in Lower California, have vanished from Mexterll across the border. Others sent on ostensibly official errands have not returned, fueling widespread talk that Sant is preparing to abdicate.
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Calif
Hstaban Sant
Montha
Lower
California
Air Ponts
Mexterll
Mexteata Ae
Refusal to surrender Chihuahua City reported at Nuevo Laredo
Vigor and resolve marked the clash over Chihuahua City as forces in Nuevo Laredo reported a stubborn stand. Military authorities did not concede, with reports noting troops deployed and a tense standoff near the border as General F Drovind aids Win army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taredo
Tex
Chihuahua City
Nuevo Laredo
Villa Garrinon
Antimboy
Chihuahua
General Carranza Surprised by Unclear Troop Movements
A fragmented clipping references General Carranza being surprised by troop movements involving named individuals Reese Douduay Adley Dewy and others, with no clear date or location provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Douduay
Adley
Dewy
Geust
Mexican forces consider Villa surrender stance in telegrams
The dispatches report General Obregon pressing Villa to relinquish command, with Obregon’s informant Fidel An, governor of Chihuahua, noting Villa’s refusal to negotiate directly. The telegram quotes Villa’s reply, insisting surrender would only occur unconditionally if pressed by the loyalist Army.
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Venustiano Carrense
México
Seltillo
Coubulle
Mrauciaco
Villa
Alvaro Obrigotay
Imymiae
Obregon
Fidelann
Chihuichus
Ilacune Vilei
Caner
Ville reHrement
Papen to sail for New York from Rotterdam
Washington December reports Captain Papen German industry attaché withdraws from duties and will sail aboard the Noordair bound for New York with a telegram sent to the State Department. Captain Boy-Ed will follow on the Rotterdam steamer December 26 as the date is noted.
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Washington
Om Papen
Germao Cndustry Attache
Atl Slong Tron
New York
Noordair Bicamber
Capitan Smbagay
Sinta Department
Sotty
Boy-Ed
Vite Naynd Aleftache
Atearo Er Rotterdam
President’s wedding day noted in unusual dispatch
A fragmented report mentions a presidential wedding day and a parade of officials in Tokyo and beyond, with garbled names and dates. Despite the jumble, the piece hints at celebratory broadcasts and formal congratulations from world leaders.
PERSONALS REPORT OF LOCAL VISITORS AND NAMES
T W Park arrives from Parkersburg on business and visits. C P Zenor from West Union is a January guest. E E Matheson of Morgantown attends the Iowa Gore event. Lambert from Pennsboro visits. Mr and Mrs A Burklar of Wheeling are in town. Michiel H King from King on sale. Wiltor Limant of Lumberport travels. Mrs Tobn Ke Arbuckle of Glenville visits. William Pyerix of Charleston stops by. LM thaon of Richwood in Waldo. Welley M Wird visits on Saturday afternoon at Toi Lowe Creek. Walter Morrie from Mt. Clare visits Saturday. Charles A Short Shinnston contractor returns home Saturday afternoon.
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T. W. Park
Parkers
Vielt
C. P. Zenor
Weet Union
E. £. Matheson
Morgantown
Gore
Lambert
Pennapara
Mbelet Vlait
Ot A. Burklar
Wheeling
Ewry
Michiel H. King
Gintty Wiltor Limant
Lumberport
Avelly Yialters
Tobn Ke
Arbuckle
Glen Yille
William Pyerix
Charleston
Livhinona
LM. Thaon
Richwund
Waldo
Weolly M
Fatal Insurers and Tragic Visit in Wheeling
A confusing early 20th century report notes accidental fatalities involving insurers in Wheeling and a fatal incident during a visit by a Mr. and Mrs. Orman, with references to a falling incident near a bank and a Webster Young Men's Christian Association trip. The fragmentary item mentions a Mr. Randolph and a Mrs. Orman amid holiday travel.
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Wheeling
Oua Cyilies
Charles E. Honedium
Boxton
Enginene
United States
Insurton
Sleler
Orman
Randolph
Webster Young Men's Christian Association
Springs
Bank of
Bribe Charge Near Public Service Commis sion
Alfred H. Stenshaw, president of Federal Signal, testified that a candidate for a public clerk’s commission sought to influence Albany officials to award business to the firm. The charge involves Serejoe Omelal and others in New York and is linked to a suggested contract for a bridge or roadway project.
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Ruth
Charkeburg
Judith
Pistiro
Clatcabirg
Bunday
Williaa Conklin
Modlanry Mim Company
Cyiral Vane
Mmra
Winn
Esteeeteesy
Catherine Cuvalte
Oy Brown
I.c
A. Bow
Oleeed
Mina Goldie Wilkinw
Florance Qanpall
Atlap Mibbin Fergent
Markarot Haley
Stary Omhorne
Cay Towel Miipr
Mino Hazel Garit
Otto Vatow Coy
Cstoeocot
Mish
Mar Frame
Sinn Margaret Wilk
Afra Ruth Sfenderson
Mins
Reba Coton
Helen St Neessey
Mas
Norman Galt
Mid
Bath
Wilcon
Mrs. Galt
St. Margaret’s
James el Taylor
Crntial Presbytorian
Smith
Paris
Rivoy
Murendad
Bunda Ofon
Muttie
Tollar
Mina Margaret Ormaldeat
Amerie Iti
Pere Azeer
Moahusk
Ellis
Armoleakin
Amina
Taucy
Colon
Dia
Congress
Congres
AOUL
Wethinville
Asrida
Homme Town
Holling
Hr Parenta
Porghontit
Mim
Ataning Pageny
Ghorky
Fital
Ea Wal Ravisien
Landon
Kenetie
Bearden
Grywin
Pebiuary
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Panana
Serbia
Sk Tordm Ab
Chrauke Tony
Natenin Alen
Jalonik
Akay
Atu Ters
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Lodis
Shit Wook
Ayiung
Herpaich
Kors
Acto Lce
Gharlertos
Aauhg Heensoewre
Isklind i Weal Singua
Areare
Franciscg
Broule
Mwaloam Lay
Villa van
Aumento
Chimuanus
Ini
Willa
el Pano
Hipolita
Jiurex
Interna Onal
Vilja
Lina
Chituahu Cily
Ghnaral Vila
Min
Will
Fein
Vita
Ervin
Staten Tunica
Herta
Juatox
el Pas
Chitwahum
Juatee
Hipolito
Wile
Uarez
Hin
Rio Grande
Texan
Hye
Cantu
Papen
Tokio
Der
Euipetor Youbibite
Aarom Iehll
Walter M. Morrie
Mt. Clupr
Charled’a
Shinnston
Chistmas
Turkeys
Harrison County
Post
Cor
Mechanic & 3d Lts
Serejoe Omelal
Mariie
Highland Bros
Ani Gore Ticnabue
Jolson
Aurou
Sipe Company
Raveena
the Ideal Millinery
St. Charles Hotel
W. Main St
Ani
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