Universal Training Urged by Scott in Senate Hearing
Major General Scott told the Senate military committee universal wartime training would be democratic reliable efficient and economical, spreading defense burden to all citizens and allowing quick mobilization. He warned volunteer systems are costly and impractical, urging a universal program despite Mexican crisis recruitment failures.
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Washington
Derry
Scott
Ehier
Senate
Fem
United States
Hou
Betes
Rome
Saul Sapplins
Santa Claus Begins His Work Amid Christmas Aid Effort
Historic Christmas drive underway as Salvation Army and Associated Charities report volunteers in Fairmont raise 18.60 for the fund. Though snow falls, officials note little actual destitution, yet acknowledge some underprivileged residents lack footwear and warm clothing. The charitable effort continues through Christmastide to assist the needy.
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Santa Clowe
Fairmontars
Salvation Army
Associated Charities
Christmas Sale Planned by Thoburm High School
Students of Thoburm High School organize a Christmas sale in Knights of Mythias Hall on Wednesday evening December 20. Teachers and pupils promise distinctive displays and an unusual assortment of white sate articles to mark the season.
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Thoburm High School
Knights of Mythias
Sehool
Ade Ada
Court Room Coldness Alters Proceedings In Court
A damaged OCR record details a court scene where a judge and clerks suffer the chill. Descriptions mention heating issues, air filters, and a jurist’s attention diverted by the cold and surrounding activity. Orders and filings appear to be entered amid the disruption.
Paper print supply cuts eyed as publishers weigh reduced orders
Washington December reports outline federal efforts with a consortium of newspaper publishers and newsprint manufacturers to ease a persistent paper shortage and high prices. A plan proposes a 3 percent cut in next year’s contracted supply, with surveys sent to 40 publishers to gauge willingness and adjust needs across 117 contracts. Manufacturers seek stock on hand and future production outlook to gauge overall supply.
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Washington
Dac
Federal Trade Commission
Latker
Simdler
Emall
Pailod
Ptien
MUARL
Seven Cent Meals At University Feast
A damaged OCR reads that students at the university faced seven cent meals amid a complex scene of meal rationing and admissions. It notes fourteen students attending across five departments and mentions efforts to offset rationing with a breakfast provision and limited coffee as part of the event.
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Werea
Rey Lee
Potander
Tunis
Keown
Prize Court Rules German Bonds Remain Enemy Property
London December 13 Sir Laniel Evans president of the British prize court ruled that German securities valued at 20 600 marks aboard the Danish steamship Frederick the Sighth are enemy property under reprisals until peace is declared or directed by the court The securities were taken aboard the ship while in transit to the State Commercial and Savings Bank of Chicago.
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Legavesnicdntids Epee
London
Laniel Evans
Britis Prize Court
Gariusa
State Concercial and Savings Bank of Chicago
Folze
Frederick
Pneumonia Epidemic in Pittsburgh Calls for Public Help
Pittsburgh health officials report a severe pneumonia surge with 1404 cases in the year ending December 1 and 12,070 deaths in the city’s latest tally. Acting Director G. Tri appeals to residents to cooperate in prevention and care during the epidemic.
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Avraolaten Wren
Puttsbl Igt
Mus
G. Tri
Ltsburgh
Hewitt
Pneumonii
Board Refuses to Attend Theater Board Meeting
A local board declines attendance at a theater event amid disputes over bids and advertising. Officials discuss charges about the venue becoming a rendezvous for couples and concerns about the proprietor defending pricing. A city mayoral meeting is planned to address the issue and related financing and advertising matters.
Fog Shrouds Pittsburgh as Dark Day Grips City
A rare dense fog enveloped Pittsburgh causing widespread darkness across streets and neighborhoods. Traffic slowed, power crews reported outages, and residents described low visibility and muffled sounds while authorities warned motorists to stay cautious as the city navigated the unusual weather event.
Tug River Miners Get Xmas Wage Raise
Miners employed by the Cos oul and Coke company and S. Steel Corp along Tug River were notified today that their wages will be raised immediately by ten percent, marking the third wage advance this year. The move affects miners at several coal mines in the Tug River area.
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Tug River
Cosoul and Coke Company
HET S. Steel Corporation
Wilson Pushes HGH Probe Amid Government Debate
President Wilson orders a wide inquiry into possible graft linked to a proposed project. White House officials say the vice president backs limited action and favors local control, while Congress faces difficulty coordinating federal statutes with local conditions.
Fragmentary Telegraphs From London and War News
garbled dispatches report various wartime notes and political updates from London and Washington, including mentions of a promised Commons statement, a December vote, and naval rescue efforts. scattered phrases reference oil prices, ship movements, and parliamentary expectations amid ongoing conflict news.
Kentucky Standard Cuts Xmas Melon
SB Acabine ripe PEVESBURGH with feets eight and a half, a garbled note questions a missing measurement and details. The text appears as a distorted OCR snippet with stray letters and nonsensical phrases, offering no clear event or people beyond place names and nonsensical terms.
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Pevesburgh
Aichy
Christmas strain on turkey supply hits Thanksgiving plans
Local drowlers report demand for turkeys will outpace supply this Thanksgiving, driving prices higher than Christmastide. The shortage spills into bakeries and diners, with bakers reporting limited stock and callers seeking substitutions. Mrs C A Sipe transitions to Fans Mount Farms, condition previously alarming but now improved.
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Christas
Mundie
Staten
Harry Hite To Be Home For Christmas
A confused clipping reports Harry Hite’s hoped return home for Christmas after foster care issues and a legal case. It mentions Franke lite, Maple avenue, and West Virginia connections. Authorities intervened as plans for the boy’s welfare unfolded amid a judged outcome and Salvation Army services.
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Narva
Franke Lite
Maple Avenue
Colverbet Hurtig
Chitaumas
West Virginia
Sia
Mandel
Wratistown
Gratton Siomulay
Herres
Salvation Army
Hraidtt
Harry
Suurie
Cood Ad
Ciep Haehue Feutehes
Hite
Tad
Wiis
Brett Cout
Christinae Hull
Desag
Agile
Christmas Tree Prices Fall Across Market
Shoppers face lower costs as Christmas trees trend down this season. Dealers report average prices near $140 and total Christmas spend projected around $2,250 per household, with scouts and local sellers increasing supply beyond normal dealer levels.
Fined $10 for Swearing on Street
Joseph Meo of the East Side was fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct after being accused of swearing in public. He was convicted and jailed briefly to pay the fine.
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Joseph Meo
East Side
Wats
Phiy
Marie Visconti Dies in Barnstown Weekend
Marie Visconti a well known young Indian woman died Saturday evening at her home in Barnstown after a long illness. Her parents are deceased. Mrs Visconti formerly ran a frit stand in the city and was widely known. A brother James Russo arrived from Philadelphia to arrange funeral services not yet announced. Mrs Husho was unable to attend. The body lies at Williamson Undertaking Establishment.
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Marie Visconti
Barnstown
Miks Visconti
Brothersdi
Janey Russo
Philadelphia
Mra Husho
Williamson
Fireman Killed in Collision Near Grafton and Parkers War
A train collision near Vale HiMiee and AyerANfoull's line killed B and C Fireman amid chaotic wreckage. One fireman from Forward Van Kilo died. others were injured as trains from Solvim Sarundiy and Langsph collided. Authorities took victims to Thkertes and WV hospitals for treatment.
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Busieeh Tomscherr
Coieber der Meneati
Vale
Ayeranfoull
Grafton
Parkers War
Warttoul Art Salen
Ratty
Bailey
Neduittiie
Bari
PFFIGERS DISCUSS NEW COMPANY AT WHEELING ARMORY
Officers of the First Regiment discuss forming a new company during a meeting at the Armory in Wheeling. Names and assignments of captains and lieutenants appear, with planned locations and roster details for multiple companies, and a list of officers and likely recruits.
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Vasile
Welleimog
Westin
Moundevilie
Slinnsten
Mannington
Graften
Wetet
Baten
Kiel Poel
Stijn Jeu
Westang
Daha
Hoch Ab Fattteten
Cuprachude
Tada
Adjubert
Et Faumunts
Onter
Eerie Ase Palonent
Leonard Ti Jones
Whartornatetor
Saleritins
Lenten Brel E Chawedasy
Bat Iu
Torna Alun
Alften
James
McMana Ay
Carkeshares
Hanon Hogard
Lt- Victons
Charles Ti
Burke
Sintit Hinger
George 1
Martinbury
Marohall Ki Martin
Moveuntown
Chay
Arnie
Sehieh
Fairien
Sutton
Suelhaenen
Dansary Fy Clorkeberg
Dananrs
Rifle Rage
Dunaars
Rifle Tan
Court action to save West Virginia millions in taxes
Officials say the U S court at Martinsburg dissolving an injunction against Fred O Blu commissioner will save the state about 400000 dollars annually by resolving questions on the excise tax law governing net incomes of corporations. A ruling adverse to the state could have forced a new legislature to find another means to raise roughly 40000 yearly.
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Charlestos
W. Va
Decth
Tes
Martinaburg
Fred O. Blu
West Virginia
Weather report from Virginia notes heavy snow expected
A dated weather note records snowfall potential and high winds for Wednesday. It lists F P Hall OK readings at 8 am, reports yesterday’s cold clear conditions with a maximum around 35 and light or no precipitation observed.
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F. P. Hall
Yester
Defense Reported Amid Rumors of Romanian Front Shifts
A scrambled wartime summary notes regrouping near Danube marshes and Macedonia front activity. It mentions German and Austrian forces, Russian cavalry, and French war office communications amid fog and weather delays, with reports of continued withdrawals and defensive tensions along the line.
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Jaler Bolt
Dali
Parisan
Josey Wok
Ferdinand
Strat
Danube
War Office
Lise Lewy
Rumaite
Five Lives Lost in Cheyenne Fire
In Cheyenne a blaze killed ReyAd White and his wife and four children as a hotel fire destroyed the Ocean bottorhouse. The bodies of Mrs. and others were found in the ruins while a baby was rescued by a passerby. A fifth person died after being electrocuted while leaping from the third floor and nine live wires caused his fall. Big wheat crop sown in Washington with estimates of 40,000,000 acres affected by the drought.
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HS Naser
Brewey Chedesne
Wye
ReyAd White
California
Diel Crow
Hun Remet
Washington
Foc
Department of Agron
City Hall Notes On Water Quality From Morgantown
Dominick Castellucci foreman notes city water concerns amid Monta Amith report from Morgantown. Analysis shows bacteria counts near 28 to 40 per body temperature, with no visible growth at 22 degrees. No detectable acid production or colon bacteria reported.
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Morgantown
Fairmont
Ta Amith
Evia
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