Sinking of Falaba and Aguila Stirs Maritime Warnings
Report details the torpedoing of the British liner Falaba and the Dutch steamer Aguila by German submarines off the British coast. Rescue efforts saved 248 aboard Falaba with many fatalities. Aguila's crew and passengers perished amid gunfire and capsized lifeboats as the submarine surfaced repeatedly. Survivors reached Milford Haven and Fishguard, with accusations of delayed rescue and hostile action by the U-boat.
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Iquila
Liverpool
Lisber
St George's Channel
Aguila
Germany
England
Faishe
Ottilie
Ahem
Fish‘guard
Flamborough Head
Falaka
Davis
Milford Haven
Surgeons Operate on Mrs James St Clair for Cancer
Mrs St Clair underwent shoulder surgery at the hospital on Saturday after months of cancer in the shoulder and unsuccessful treatment elsewhere. The operation aimed to save her life and she is recovering as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James St Clair
Suffrage garden drives seed market in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports the suffrage garden project has nearly monopolized yellow flower seeds. Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association President Mrs. Frank M. Roossing says 16,000 suffrage gardens are planned and orders may outpace supply as European war disrupts orders for yellow seeds like poppies, calliopsis, calendula, zinnia, yellow snapdragons, and chrysanthemums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Frank M. Roossing
Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association
Europe
New York
Young girl Bertha Anderson dies after drinking lye
Bertha Anderson aged about nineteen of Grampian died at eleven last night after drinking half a box of Banner lye. The mental condition had long been impaired and this was her second suicide attempt. Previously she swallowed poison while employed as a domestic in Clearfield but survived. She had recently returned from Pittsburgh where charities oversight was notified before bringing her home. The county commissioners planned to take her to the county home today but she could not be moved yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Bertha Anderson
A. A. Anderson
Grampian
Miss Anderson
Bertha
Pittsburg
Board of Charities
Clearfield County Commissioners
Currier
Fortuna Arrives Safely Escorted by Destroyers
London reports the Fortuna sailing up the Mersey into Liverpool under escort of destroyers and mine sweepers to guard against German submarines. Officers were warned by wire after the Falaba sinking and every man kept alert for attack while life boats stood ready. Passengers were mainly Newfoundland recruits. Elder line revised figures put Falaba losses at 112.
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London
Fortuna
Mersey
Liver Pool
Foundland
Elder Line
Submarine Near Shore Report From Henotule Captain
A naval commander at Henotule reports the submarine moved nearer shore today. The vessel is advancing toward the coast as authorities monitor progress. The crew reportedly sang some old tunes and returned to Glen Hope last evening.
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Washington
Mareh Nyial Meere
Henotule
Arine Fa
Glen Hope
German Surgeons Accused of Excessive Amputations in War
Paris charges that German military surgeons amputated limbs too readily from French prisoners. About 2600 French mutilated soldiers are being returned from Germany to France, while Germany says 1000 Germans were similarly harmed. Special trains will carry prisoners to France guided by Red Cross nurses and military officers.
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Paris
Henry Wood
United Press
New York
France
Leas
Germany
Constance
Switzerland
Red Cross
Lyons
Paris Citizens Rushed Front with Soldiers and Supplies
Parisians have been forced to walk or ride bicycles beside functioning subways since the front shifted. The government has not disclosed whether returning autobuses will reuse old models, be surplus, or be replaced by new units.
Legislative Routine Bills Introduced and Passed Measures
A broad list of bills introduced and actions taken in the legislature includes guardianship provisions for parents of minors, cemetery company eminent domain rights, township reclassification, and town assessments for improvements. Other items cover militia reorganization, repeal of traction engine taxes, state printing, library establishments, state color presentation, and printing for penal law revisions. The House debated medical labeling, vendor refunds, veteran pensions, state flower designation, coal tax allocations, and long sentence reforms. Protested changes include life imprisonment for murder, accidental shooting penalties, and timber restrictions in state forests.
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Billa
House
Everhart Coal Company
Thorepson
Senate
Committee On Judiciary Special
Thompson
McNichol
Philadelphia
What Shall I Do With Jesus Sermon At Baptist Church
Evangelist Schultz preached at the Baptist church last evening on Jesus as Savior. The revival meetings grow in interest with increasing attendance as the crowd considers their opinion of Him and whether to accept or reject him. The Red Men will attend tonight as part of the program.
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Jesus
Evangelist Schultz
The
Baptist Church
Jes
Germans Agree to Open Prisons for American Inquiry
Berlin and The Hague report German authorities will allow an American commission to inspect military prisons away from guards. The Pan American visit will examine 47 German prisons with a detailed report to belligerents. Members include J C Crew, Charles Edward Russet, Warren Osborne, Michelson, and Dr Carl Ohnesberg.
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Berlin
Hague
United States
Gerard
England
Europe
Germany
J. C. Crew
Boston
Charles Edward Russet
New York
Warren, Osborne
Sing Sing
Michelson
Cologne
Carl Ohnesberg
United States Navy
Fever cases report updates amid town health drive
No new fever cases since Saturday. Four cases occurred between Wednesday and Saturday, bringing totals to 23 fever, 27 measles, 8 mumps, and 1 chickenpox in town. Some affected houses will be fumigated this week.
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Westsday
Alcorn proposes $840 mayor salary for small cities
Harrisburg March 20 Representative Milton G Alcorn of Clearfield county introduced a bill to raise the mayor salary in all cities of 15 000 or less from 500 to 840. Dallas March 30 a labor temple is rising after two years of agitation with a $50 000 three story building planned at Federal and Masten streets featuring club rooms and social facilities.
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Harrisburg
Milton G.alcorn
Clearfield County
Dallas
Texas
Dalas
Federal
Masten
Pacific Coast League Opens in Three West Coast Cities
The Pacific Coast League began its 195 season today with opening games in San Francisco Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. United Press reports fans filled stands as the league, one of the larger minor circuits, kicked off amid hot stove excitement.
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San Francisco
Rockies
Coast League
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Utica Youth Shoots Self Amid Personal Crisis
Utica 22 year old John McCormick shot himself while standing on the street railway reciting the rosary. A barn near Luthersburg owned by J H Hayes burned yesterday afternoon with grain hay implements and four cattle lost. Estimated loss around 3000 with 3600 insurance.
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Utica, N
John McCormick
Utica
Street Railway
J. H. Hayes
Luthersburg
District Attorney Targets Jinkie Liquor Violators
District Attorney Welty has secured the arrest of Marino of Clover Run as part of a crackdown on liquor law violators selling Jinkie a Jamaica ginger and soft drink concoction. The scheme yields intoxication with a sour mood afterward and violators are due in court next Monday.
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Welty
Marino
Clover Run
Jamaica
Sugar Bowl Sale Ends With Empty Stock
The Sugar Bowl yesterday afternoon drew a crowd as perishable confectionery was sold at sheriff's sale for far less than its value. Prospective buyers had limited opportunity, so sale of tables chairs and showcases was postponed to Saturday at 1 o'clock.
Six State Farms Proposed in Graham Bill for Pennsylvania
A bill by Mr. Graham of Philadelphia seeks six state farms in Pennsylvania with 500 acres each in six districts. A gubernatorial commission would select sites and run the farms with five trustees, employing skilled labor beyond penitentiaries. Prisoners with 30 days or more would transfer to farms to build, grow produce, and produce road material and brick tile. Funding includes 200000 for land options and 80000 for construction and operation, available 1915–1916.
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Graham
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Adams
Bedford
Blair
Cambria
Cameron
Center
Clearfield
Clinton
Cumberland
Fik
Franklin
Fulton
Huntingdon
Juniata
McKean
Mifflin
Perry
Potter
Syrder
Somerset
Union
York
Huntingdon Reformatory
Commission
Boards of Trustees
France to Get 50 Million Dollar Credit Plan
New York March 20 negotiations nearly finished between J P Morgan and French representatives for a French credit of about 350 million to be established in the United States. Plans have been submitted to the state department and other authorities for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. F P. Morgan
State Department
Washington
Wilson Administration Alarmed Over Mexican Turmoil
Washington officials report rising alarm over Carranza and Obregon clashes near Mexico City. British ambassador requests protection for foreigners as Villa suffers reverses. Military orders sent to border as U S warns for resolute action to defend foreign rights and American interests amid border tensions.
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Wilson
Asia
United States
Carranza
Villa
America
War ‘Department
Funsten
Fort. Sam Houston
Texas City
Brownesville
Cecil Spring-Rice
State Department
Mexico City
Bryan
Obregon
Zapatistas
Ketuer
Vorega
Washington
Plumbers Trust Appears Before Federal Judge
Attorneys for 36 master plumbers from midwestern states convicted February 24 in a Sherman act case in Des Moines appeared before Federal Judge Pollack seeking new trials. They argued court errors and awaiting a ruling on the motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pollack
Discharged lunatic kills grandmother then suicide
Henry B. Cohen son of Charles Cohen president of the Philadelphia chamber of commerce shot and killed his 35 year old grandmother Priscilla F. Cohen at her home and then killed himself returning from Chicago where he had been in a sanatorium for treatment.
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Philadelphia
Henry B. Cohen
Charles Cohen
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Priscilla F. Cohen
Chicago
Preacher Rev Daubenspeck Conducts Weeknight Services
Special services at the Presbyterian Church feature Dr. R P Daubenspeck of Huntingdon preaching nightly this week except Saturday. The noted preacher drew a large attentive audience last night and delivers an able sermon inviting all to attend through the week.
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Presbyterian Church
R. P. Daubenspeck
D. D
Huntingdon
Daubenspeck
Danbenspeck
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United Free
Puck
Clearfeld County
United Pees
Toree
Artlery
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M Moras
Cararanza
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