War ends near in Belgium and Serbia support
Fragmentary OCR from a historical newspaper shows European leaders discussing WWI diplomacy. Emile Vandervelde references unity with Germany against the Allies while urging continued resistance until Belgium and Serbia are freed. The text includes garbled names and quotes.
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Paris
Arthur Hentorstan
Robert
Giosruphes
Hehnergon
MC Prynce
M. Emile Vandervelde
Stellan
Honinsan
Vandervelde
Belgium
Serbia
Citizens Bank May Pay Out Depositors In Liquidation
A meeting of Citizens Hollar Savings depositors stated the receiver Harves Shaw expects full payment. The bank’s assets were to be sold to liquidate creditors, with John Price, Richard Flettier, and others directing the liquidation effort.
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Citizens Hollar Savings
Harves Shaw
Dha
Jt Dasset
Sax
John Price
Richard Flettier
MA. Sturm
Seth Martin
K. Tolt
LG. Giordane
Abbatichie
Metourt
Wniting
R. J. Abbatichla
Fire Works Injure 75 in Atlanta Ga
In Atlanta on December 26 celebrants set off fireworks causing injuries. About 75 were treated at the municipal hospital with similar incidents reported across southern cities where fireworks at Christmas are common.
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Atlanta
Elt
Barrackville Christmas Dinner Held by Barrackman Family
Mr and Mrs M J Barrackman of Barrackville hosted a Christmas dinner for relatives and friends on Monday. The menu included roast duck with cranberry sauce mashed potatoes and fruit and cake. Guests included D Burns of Fairview and several Barrackman relatives and friends.
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Barrackville
M. J. Barrackman
D. Burns
Fairview
Harvey Pots
Prank
Freeland and Son
Moar
W. T. Harrackman
Jor Carroll
John Emery
Kenneth Marrackman
Allie's Fleet in American Waters
Fragmentary text describes Allie's Fleet in American waters with garbled names and unclear actions. The passage mentions Burton, Dee, and various stray terms suggesting a naval or fleet context but lacks coherent facts, dates, or outcomes to establish a clear event or point.
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Allie’s
American Waters
Carmanza Faces Today’s Official Answer on Cuban Treaty
Washington December 26 The universal general Corranga expected to receive a favorable reply today from the American representative A werkanes of Philadelphia regarding negotiations with the Mexican commissioners. The Mexican delegation remained in New York awaiting terms while Carranza’s envoy is urged to pursue efforts with Secretary Sue and the American committee.
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Washington
Corranga
A Werkanes
Philadelphia
New York
Lewis Lula Cuber
Chi
Sue
Christmas Dinner Delights Prisoners In Community Visit
Christmas joys penetrated jail as Hoake chicken cranberry sauce and cream gravies with mashed potatoes were served. George Smith recalled Tom Buckels and guests bringing cheer to inmates while Sherri Comvine offered a practical view and donated rent-site pieces. Prisoners enjoyed a brief relaxation from discipline with some allowed home visits for Christmas, though two drunken inmates could not be identified. Several men were released yesterday morning.
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George Smith
Tom Buckels
Sherri
Elie Gall
Princess Louise in Love Troubles in Europe
The article notes Princess Louise of Hesse and her ex riding master Count Matrasateloa facing scrutiny after an order to leave Budapest. He is to move to a Croatian native town while authorities monitor the pair, amid broader speculation that the princess may seek separation or voluntary seclusion.
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Hungary
Louise of
Helsium
Count von
Visental
Princems Lonlee
Politews
Matassich
Matansich
Prince Philip of
Saxcaphire
de Saintly
Vienna
Main Street Dark As Pole Replacement Continues
Main Street suffers night power hazards as oil lamp poles are replaced with new street lighting. Crews remove old wooden poles and string lines to May Street while a temporary glow from yellow moonlight highlights the activity. The plan places heavy work between North and North West streets to restore safety.
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Nnloee
Cryctin Company
Damen Biasebie
Lanka
Thief Returns Stolen Diamonds After Christmas Theft
A thief who stole 3.00 worth of diamonds from Patrick Wyn Savetabee 10 has returned them during Christmas services at a local church. The diamonds were found at the front door in a holiday package. Four carpet cleaners arrested after the robbery face possible release if they are freed later.
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Altoona
Dac
Chrizimas
Patrick Wyn Savetabee
Dorie
Ted
Recruits Quarantined Over Measles At Fort Slocum
About 300 recruits for a coastal artillery unit were quarantined while at Fort Slocum after health checks found measles exposure. The contingent, part of General Purebing's command, arrived for assignments across various army posts.
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Slocum
Purebing
Germany Snubs Holland in Note to Parliament
The Amsterdam press reports Germany’s reply to Holland’s note on Belgian deportations. Berlin says the reply should be presented to parliament, and notes it is inappropriate to communicate to the Belgian government. Germany’s Berlin envoy was instructed to notify that Belgian deportations left a painful impression.
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Amsterdam
Rouen
Germany
Hollad
Crane
Hortin
Dufch
Three Drunks in Police Court Today
In police court this morning Nip Vance, cited for disorderly conduct after a drinking spree, pleaded not guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs. Steve Hecht, also drunk, received a five dollar fine and brief jail time, while Shlely Thy fad and others faced fines or payments totaling eighty dollars for the drunk fund.
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Vance
Mitany Bowen
Steve Hecht
Druni
Domgherty
Philos
Markets Rise After Gerpin Proposals Amid Short Covering
Market activity increased as Gerpin proposals influenced trading. United States Steel rose two points from morning quotations amid a previously dull session, with gains driven by short coverings and renewed investor interest in key stocks.
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New York
United States Steel
Plea for Aid From Crippled Steamer After Midnight
A distress call came from the steamship Acushnet after midnight as it lay about 180 miles east of Sandy Look with the Savanne ship 180 miles south of the position. The Maryland wireless was out of commission due to Hooding, hindering rescue efforts. The Acushnet was at Woods Hole and hoped to be able to sail to the Maryland coastline for assistance by the afternoon.
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Savinnay
Maryland
Woods Hole
Marylind
Italy's War Plans Not Affected by Disrupted Merciless Weather
Rome December 26 The mood in Ureavy shows Italy's military activity remains steady despite weather. Reports note 4 00 factories operating and contingents prepared against potential threats while authorities monitor trains and routes through Trentine toward the Aures and Chetatmas pass amid foggy conditions and rugged terrain.
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Rome
Italy
Enlen c Dunniary
Trentine
Auriitie
Teutons Capture 5500 More Men and a Town in Rumania
Berlin reports 5500 additional prisoners after a push on a Romanian town along the main road. The War Office says the strongpoint near Pilipeent was stormed. two allied patrol boats sunk and several ships damaged in the action. In Dirento Straits, Austrian naval forces report two destroyers destroyed and heavy Turkish forces near Moghdabad routed.
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Teutons
Rumania
Berlin
Iome
Hue Strait
Dirento
Freeman Kelley NES Today in Hospital Firefear and Death
Freeman Kelley, a well known contractor and carpenter, died at Fairmont Hospital No.3 after injuries from a fall at Cook hospital during repair work. He was born August 24, 1848, married in Halleck in 1860, survived by eight children, a brother and sister, a wide circle of friends mourn his loss. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock at Hatlerk Cemetery, with interment by Musgrave and Son.
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Freeman Kelley
Cook Hospital
Fairmont Hospital No.3
Kelley
Ife
Osvera
Mfan Nalloy Co Suidor
Halleck
Goh Fiess
Tls City
France
Voramutton County
Wergies
Altcotit
Floyd Meynell
Charleroi
EW. IL Ve
J. B. Kel- Nig
Mite City
J Benjamin Kelsey
St. Bould
Wm. Kelhonada Elstes
Miner Ketley
Batt
Bax
Hatlerk
Dodertaker Musgeave and Son
Robbers Kill Four Persons in Minden Home
Four members of the John Net non Reever family were killed at their Minden home on a Sunday night. Police held two or more suspects, with no clear evidence tying them to the crime. The town remained quiet as investigators pursued leads, while grief and questions filled the scene.
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Mimden
Herr
John Net
Alewt
Minden
Charke
Booly
Reeves
Arrested After 21 Years in Jail
Associated Press reports in Kansas City that John M. Keanard an attorney completed 21 years in prison, was released from Leavenworth, and faces an unresolved charge as he travels to New York to stand trial on another accusation.
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Ly Associated Press
Kansas City
Dee
John M. Keanard
Fereni
Leavenworth
Kansas
Leonerd
Istos
New York
Weather summary for West Virginia and nearby areas
Fragmented report notes snow and rain in the north and east with warmer conditions in the south. Local readings list Hall, Oklahoma at 40 degrees, today 27, yesterday clear with a high near 42 and low 26, no precipitation noted.
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West Virginia
Wedney Jay
Hall
M. Coday
Maxon
Germany Answers Wilson Note and Prefers Neutral Peace Conference
German and allied governments reply to President Wilson's peace proposal, noting a conference of belligerents at a neutral site. The communications, transmitted via James W. Gerard, discuss delaying any lasting peace until the current war ends and emphasize a future peace program through a delegates meeting. Officials report mixed views on whether the proposal aligns with broader aims and note timing issues in delivery and reception.
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Berlin
de So Cermany
Beat Alloy
Avetro
Hungary
Bulgaris
Turkey
Mwouldent Wilson ii
Tnt
Central Powers
Praventiie
Lot
Germany
Wilton
James W. Gerard
Ampriciy
Austria Hungary
United States of America
Rudy
Suttons
Hla
Hall Ie
Bow Hin
White
Delorstes
Otnia
Ilont Wilkon
Lagatag
Wilron
Women’s Club Open House Marks Tenths Anniversary
The Women’s Club and Men’s Club plan a New Year open house at the Wilson Hotel from 3 to 5 pm. Officers will greet guests including past presidents Fleming, Walton, Oxden, Morellis, and current leaders as entertainment unfolds in a year that honors a decade of the organization.
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Wilson Hotel
Elitat i Organizaton
Tatler
Wotwon
Hows Oxden
George
James A. Moreills
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