Crown Prinz Wilhelm Enters Harbor Without Salute
Newport News April 12 The German auxiliary cruiser Crown Prinz Wilhelm docks after 255 days at sea during which she sank fifteen merchant ships. Lacking provisions and facing beri beri, the crew seeks repairs and sanctuary in Hampton Roads as British cruisers guard New York harbor. Commander Thierfeldt recalls close chases and scarce food, with no salute or flag dip observed on arrival.
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Newport News
Germany
New York Harbor
Tamar
Coleby
Prinz Wilhelm
Prinz Hitel Friedrich
Prinz
South Atlantic
Hampton Roads
Newport News “Building and Dry Dork Company
Comminder Thierfeldt
Thierfeldt
New York
Beri-Beri
Nhierfeldt
Pot
Fortress Monroe
United States
Convicted Officials Go to Pen
Four of the five officials of the 36,000,000 International Lumber and Development Company began their sentences in a Philadelphia penitentiary after a 20 day presidential respite expired. John R. Markley of Town received one year and three months plus a 10,000 dollar fine, I B Miller of Chicago one year three months and 10,000 dollars, A G Stewart of Iowa one year one day and 21,000 dollars, G M McMahon five years and 2,000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
International Lumber and Development Company
United States
Wilson
John R. Markley
I. B. Miller
Chicago
A. G. Stewart
Iowa
G. M. McMahon
Hye
State Pedagogues Meet in Quaker City
Hundreds of educators from across the state gathered in Philadelphia for a week long Schoolman's Week at the University of Pennsylvania to promote harmony between university officials and state educators. Noted speakers include Dr Harlem Updegraffl and Provost Edgar F Smith. Panama Canal earnings for March set a record, surpassing January and February totals with a March take of 360,754 dollars.
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Philadelphia
University of Asylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Harlem Updegraffl
The
University School of Education
Edgar F. Smith
Penneylvania University
Panamia
Panama Canal
Fatally Injured Under Tay Wagon Near Lutherburg
George F. Korb of Du Reis fell from a hay wagon on his Chestnut Grove farm five miles beyond Lutherburg on the Clearfield road. He suffered two broken ribs and extensive body bruising, with belief the wagon may have passed over him. His son Amos, behind the wagon, found him and a physician from Lutherburg was summoned.
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George F. Korb
du. Reis
Chestnut Grove
Luthersburg
Clearfield
Clarence Korb
Korb
Amos Korb
Marriage Licenses in multiple towns listed
Lloyd Buterbaugh of Cherry Tree and Violet Thompson of Burnside. John C. Gaffney and Anna Cotter, both of DuBois. Cate O Downell and Oneida O Shell, both of Utahville. Gordon Gearhart of Chester Hill and Mildred Richards of Philipsburg.
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Lloyd Buterbaugh
Cherry Tree
Violet Thompson
Burnside
John C. Gaffney
Anna Cotter
DuBois
Cate O'Downell
Oneida O'Shell
Utahville
Gordon Gearhart
Chester Hill
Mildred Richards
Philipsburg
Reassuring Barber Warns Of Fines For Slashes
A barber reassures a customer that no carelessness will occur while finishing his shave. He explains that each cut would incur a quarter fine, but then boasts of receiving a five dollar tip this morning, signaling reckless intent.
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Rarbher
British Casualties at Neuve Chapelle Reach 601
A British report cites total fatalities and wounded in the Neuve Chapelle engagement in France. The latest list shows 2,052 killed and 601 total casualties, with wounded figures implied among the rest.
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Neuve Chapelle
Friends Week-End Conference at Grampian Pa Discusses Local Option
A Grampian Pennsylvania Friends gathering April 10 and 11 featured talks on Bible study community interests and neighborhood advancement. Speakers included Dr Edwards Janney William Thorp and Galen Wood addressing armament preparation and national ideals while adopting resolutions endorsing local option and opposing liquor as a threat to peace.
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Friends
James D. Wall
Roy Caldwell
William T. Thorp
Vinnie J. Thorp
Agnes Doughman
Clara Wall
David Bonsall
Dr. Janney
C. A. Woods
Janney
E. M. Davis
Galen Wood
United States
Opposition to Military Training in Pennsylvania Schools
A resolution stating opposition to military training in Pennsylvania schools. It argues such training promotes a military idea and war spirit, hindering peace, supported by Rh. Ol. Davis, Y. L. Wall, and WM. T. Thorp.
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Pennsylvania
Rh. OL. Davis
Y. L. Wall
WM. T. Thorp
C. A. Woops
Curwensville Hotel Licenses Granted By Judges
This afternoon Judge Tell granted two liquor licenses at Curwensville under certain conditions. Judge Bell granted a wholesale license to Weonier and Test at Morrisdale, and a transfer was made from James Walsh and Harry Crago to John White and Tenimin Crago for a general wholesale operation at Morrisdale.
Municipal Hygiene Talk Planned for Clearfield Evening
On April 14 at Dimeling ball room Dr. Lawrence Litchfield, a respected physician from Titusburg, will lecture on Municipal Hygiene. The free talk, funded by county and state medical groups, urges all citizens to attend to learn methods to clean up the town and improve community health. Dr. Litchfield plans an on-site visit the day before to assess municipal conditions.
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Lawrence Litchfiell
Titrsburg
S Fenses
Aml
Sovic
Litchfield
Clearfield
Dr. Litchfield
Obituary Fragment From The Home Life Kingdam Palace
Obituary fragment notes Kingdam palace life with mention of gas preference over electricity and a FriL concert. Bits refer to lamps, power, and Rubin Boston Trans.
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Kingdam Palace
Kinge
Spring Session of Presbytery Meets at Winburne
The spring session of the Huntingdon Presbytery is in Winburne with Rev. E C Reeve and commissioners in attendance. Reports show Clearfield church and Reedsville mission, and Sunday schools growing. total past-year expenditures were 9115.59 with member counts, baptisms, and benevolence contributions detailed.
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Clearfield Church
Reedsville
Presbytery of
Huntingdon
Winborne
E. C. Reeve
First Presbyterian Church
James Mitchell
Chester W. Todd
College Board
Fred Andrews
James E. Clarke
General Assembly
Henry Howard Stiles
Presbyterian Clanch of
Clearfield
Governor Brumbaugh Preaches Sermon on Local Option
Governor Martin G Brumbaugh spoke at the Church of the Brethren in Herrisburg urging officials to honor their creed and serve the people. He urged voters to ensure only good men with community obligations enter office as local option references echoed in churches across the city.
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Herrisburg
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Church of the Brethren
Steelton
Quarantine Lifted From Many Homes in Clearfield
Health Officer McCullough reports 11 scarlet fever, 14 measles, 6 mumps cases in Clearfield. Quarantine lifted from 12 houses on Saturday, including 7 scarlet fever and 3 measles cases. One new measles case since Saturday. no fatalities so far. Real estate transfers listed include Coulter to Coulter in Girard for 1 dollar and other deeds ranging up to 3000 dollars.
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McCullough
Clearfield
Taxpayer Questions About School Loan Trio and Tuition
A Clearfield resident asks the school board public questions about a proposed April 16 loan for a new high school. They seek site selection, loan coverage, millage impact, current millage, legal levy limits, response if defeated, tuition for nonresidents, enrollment figures, and the $100,000 basis. They also query about commercialized baseball references amid local discussions.
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Clearfield
British Steamer Wayfarer Torpedoed Off Queenstown
The Wayfarer, a 600 ton British merchant vessel owned by Charents Steamship of Liverpool, was torpedoed by a German submarine and towed into Queenstown. It is described as the largest British merchant ship yet attacked, with 505 feet length and 50 feet depth.
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United Preew
London
Wayfarer
Queenstown
Falaba
Char~ents Steamship Company
Livers’ Pool
Seattle
Wash
Minnesota
Tokio
Rahemenski
Nagasaki
Japan
Pacific
Moose Hold Annual Memorial Service on Market Street
The Loyal Order of Moose held its annual memorial service in their Market Street home. Rev. Joseph Johns delivered the memorial address and Dale Guppy delivered the eulogy honoring deceased members FE. E. Wilson A. 2B Thorburn and Fred Johnson. Marian Guelich presided.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Market Street
Joseph Johns
Episcopal Church
Dale Guppy
Thorburn
Fred Johnson
Marian Guelich
Piario
Russians Report Gains On Carpathian Heights
Petrograd reports that in the Carpathians Russian forces repulsed enemy attacks on the April fronts with heavy losses. A battalion was captured along with twenty three officers and machine guns. In Uzsok direction, after a stubborn fight, several heights were taken with about one thousand men, thirty two officers and four machine guns captured.
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Carpathian Heights
Petrograd
Carpathians
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Frank Coulter
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Kittanning Coal Co
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Gulich
John Papera
Fred Bama
William Bigier
Mary E. Kenan
Executrix
Penn
Margaret Dwyer
Michael Seman
Albert A. DeWitt
John Straw
Chest
Dwight Roberts
Rosa Hale Norrh
Pike
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New York State
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Wharpalyce
Commission For Relief
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