Nivelle's Verdun Front Breakthrough Over Nine Miles
French forces under General Nivelle smashed German lines east of the Meuse across about six to eight miles, advancing two miles and nearing Verdun defenses. The assault, directed by Mangin with joint planning by Nivelle and Joffre, yielded 4,000 prisoners and a dramatic early victory that boosted morale in Paris and among Allied allies.
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Paris
Doc Lé
Nivelle
Bure
Armine
Meuse
Uey
Verdun
Wien
Fort Vaux
Douaumont
Atveile
Hells
Poppe
Pamioup
Vachernuville
Louveriont
Chamubretlesin
Hardaumont and
Moesonvous
Withert Poddse
Orepalve
Atta
Enthusiasian
Ruvania
Nivgiu
Nivellc
Jotuin
Mangin
Belgium
Beriin
Teutonie Forex
Romar
Tolay
War Office
Revor
Zitlebeke
Prof Munsterburg Dies During Lecture at Rauclite College
Harvard psychology professor Hugo Hunaterborg, known as Munsterburg, collapsed during a lecture on elementary psychology at Rauclite College. Seventy students, mostly young women, rushed to his aid as he suffered what appeared to be a sudden spell and died shortly after.
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Cambudg
Hugo Hunaterborg
Harvard University
Rauclite College
Munater
Derg
Ils Clase
Dewott
Tate
Stticken
Prof
Munsterburn
Bell System to pay $6 million to long service staff
New York December 16 An extra cash payment exceeding six million dollars will be distributed to Bell telephone system employees to aid in current hard living conditions. Theodore N Vall president of American Telephone and Telegraph Co said workers with over one year of service earning 3000 dollars or less will get the equivalent of one year's service pay. Workers with over three months but under a year will receive the equivalent of two weeks pay.
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Bell Em
New York
Bell Telephone System
Theodore N. Vall
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Mr. Vall
Fire Works Prohibited This Year In City Ordinance
Citizens urge strict enforcement of a ban on shooting fireworks from Christmas Eve through the holiday. Police report they will rest and act before the mayor against any violators during the celebration period.
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West
Wheat Price Jumps On War News
Wheat prices advanced sharply today in Chicago trading as market sentiment shifted on war developments. Prices jumped about 10 cents per bushel before gains were checked, reflecting a swift reaction to reassessment of war prospects.
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Chicago
Explosion at Illinois refinery kills two men
Two workers died and several others injured when an explosion rocked a Standard Oil refinery station in Illinois this morning. The blast damaged about ten large tanks and sent a shockwave felt miles away, as responders rushed to control the FX incident.
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Brena Wood Kivem
Freight Rise on Food Suspended
Pacific Coast output including canned goods and wines will move eastward despite a 19 cent per barrel freight increase authorized for railroads. The suspension was announced by the Interstate Commerce Commission, with December 30 to March 1 as the period of lowered rates. The move aims to relief cargo flow from California and Washington farms to markets, amid ongoing transport constraints.
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Sassyclaiail Sonn
Washington
Pacific
Eas
Rallcada
Trius
Uae
Suentul Mailroad
Commieres Couinits
Eultire
Burned Woman Dies in Hospital Today
Mrs Anna Ravdic of Annabelle died at Fairmont Hospital at three this morning from burns suffered when she tried to heat a fire with kerosene oil. Her four year old son, burned in the same accident, died shortly after. The woman was brought to the city for treatment where recovery was deemed impossible. The body was taken to Annbolt for interment.
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Anna Ttadic
Mike Ravdic
Annabelle
Fairmont Hospital
Ania Bolt
Martes
Mrs Nancy Rice Dies on Pharaohs Run
Mrs Nancy Rice aged around 80 of Mononpalia County died at home on Josaphs Run after a illness of several years. She is survived by her son George Rice and the family notes her long history in the area. Funeral arrangements are pending with Undertaker Cunningham in charge.
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Naney Rice
Weva Ten
Tite Tong
Mononpalia County
Josaph
George Rice
Cinningham
Russian Repulse Advance at Moldavian Front Reported
Russian troops repulsed an Austro German force attempting an advance in the Oltuz valley on the Moldavian front of Romania. A bombardment of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast by Russian war ships is also reported.
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Petrograd
Oltuz
Rumania
Black Sea
Want Police to Sell Chickens and Pay Fine for Cider Drunk
A quirky police court tale follows Andru MClayton who offers chickens to pay a five dollar fine for intoxication in public. Mayor Anthony Nowen fines him after a long night, while the public resists buying chickens in freezing weather as officers attempt to arrest Clayton and his poultry.
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Andru McLayton
Pickonser
Anthony Nowen
Borgomaster
Clayton
Esperin
Coniones
Clayton’s
Chanteleer
Charter case heats up in United States Circuit Court
The Fairmont charter dispute dominated today’s proceedings in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals. Judges Huritehard Woody and Dayton heard arguments over whether city charter changes infringe constitutional rights and affect governance, with local officials and residents cited as parties to the case.
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Fairmont
Gore
United States
Uritehard
Woody
Dayton
Bears
Sertahi Fairmont
Lane
Mas Urund
Aveo
Ellen
Inis
Unie
Prati I
Ames
Als
Fleming
JM. Davis
MBL Murgan
Clarksburg Suffers From Gas Shortage
Gas shortage disrupts domestic users in Clarksburg as cold wave grips the area. supplier claims they are finishing all possible work amid winter strain.
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Clarksburg
Ilarks
Uurg
Dee
Chirksburg
Auanendad
Din Inter
Legg
Allies Attitude Shapes Market News and Wage Moves
Allied market sentiment shifts on German proposals and Russian stance, sparking short covering as traders readied for early peace talks. Frick Company raises wages by 10 percent for 25,000 workers, with 15,000 other workers at independent firms also set for increases, marking the third raise this year. Hughess named for president of New York State Bar Association by nominating committee in Albany.
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Newvork
Lima
Heillehem
Connellsville
Hl. C. Frick Company
Frick
Wil
Co Fylek
Hughes
Albany
N.Y
Chos
New York State Bar Association
Orlek KE. Wadham
Weather notes from Sunday readings and forecasts
Fragmentary weather diary lists temperature at 4 am and yesterday's readings. Mentions warmer conditions and local readings with precipitation around 0.04 inches. Unclear names and place details due to damaged text.
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Menten
Hall
Yoacerday
German Ambassador Visits Lansing on Peace Terms Denied
Fragmented report notes Ambassador von Bernstorff’s discussion with Secretary Lansing about US stance on Central powers peace proposals. Officials say no formal terms were discussed and weather and industrial disruptions affected daily life, with factories idle and coal shortages influencing daily routines.
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Phoet
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
United States
Herstore
Germany
Hurely
Christmas Tree Program At Watson School Event
A community Christmas tree for 100 children will be lit next Friday at the 40H school in Watson with carols by children of Warneville and Watson schools. The event, at 7:2 p.m., includes gifts for each child and a gathering hosted by company employees and Watson volunteers. Decorations are supervised by Mrs. Jessie Davie with committee chairs and musical mothers to provide songs.
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Watson School
Consundation Ceat Company
le Chdllren
Warneville and Watson Kchools
Londe
Alor
Hohe
Watson Minnies
Fond and
Rorera
Ieee
Ueabe
Jessie Davie
Ucetating
Harry F. Hart Yemetpal
Te Watson Koo
Dora Towthmay
Mes
Jobe Tiegina
Elrs
Miss Jarday
Miss Srylor
Committees Named at Charity Meeting
Executive committee of the state conference of charity des anes corrections announced yesterday in this city. The committee on lexinte tent was named by president Prof. B. I. Vickers of Moranntown. Members include U1 i. Plusher Pruntytown and L. Bristel Morgan town. Finance committee named Mrs. dO Watson chy, Mra. J. Wecemet Huntington, Rabbi Av H. Silver Wheeling, and Man Minnis Taytor Martfartiorg.
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Adnanee
Chilty Des Ane Corrections
Tvst
Legismitee
B. I. Vickers
Moranntown
Vickers
I. Plusher
Pruntytown
L. Bristel
Morgantown
Do. Watson
Thle Chy
J. Wecemet
V Hunlingtay
Av H. Silver
Ote Wheeling
Man Minnis Taytor
Martfartiorg
Pitt Collegians Ready For Thursday Home Match
Pitt Collegians visit the local YM to open their season next Thursday. The lineup includes forward McNatt and center Jou Mere, with McSult from Shogheny in the squad. Guards Stowe and Weihe will also feature as the team aims for a strong start.
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Fee Owl
Ty Uredell
Pitsburghy JuWebiAus Ou
Yum
Meaty
Iivetesh
Jou Mere Cai
Ivy
City Hall Notes on Labor Pay and Street Projects
Fragmented city notes describe labor pay rolls and payments to property owners. It mentions paving on Main Street near Monongahela River Bridge and planned block installations with emphasis on department procedures and city clerk actions in Morgantown.
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Pulloo Dohd J. Mgsinaan
Taurer
Calon
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Tof Wiielt
Carpenter
Wayne Carpenter
East Park
A. Hylot Maenn
Vincent
Unitectakers
Wil Ford
Charlotte
N.C
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Sec Lansing
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