British Submarine Sunk and Turkish Encampments Attacked
100,000 German troops move toward the Gerrian frontier as British submarine losses are reported after grounding near Kepther Point while Turkish airmen bomb camps near the border. French troops regain a height in Vosges as Franco-British operations continue around Ypres and in Egypt near Arish.
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Gened Fret
Sophie
Boulgaria
Rosmas
Carpathians
Traias
von Gletz
Servia
Gerrian
London
St. Manitou
Chios
Dardanel- Jex
Kepther Point
Egypt
Arigh
Vosges
Metzerat
Ypres
Austria
Italy
Mine Sunk Dutch Ship on Sunday
Grimsby reports the Dutch steamer Dianta, loaded with coal, was sunk by a mine in the North Sea yesterday afternoon. The captain and crew were landed by a trawler here in May.
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Aux Usares Presa
Grimsby
Eng
Dianta
North Sea
Governor Vetoes Salary Increase Bill in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg April 19 Governor Brumbaugh vetoed a bill that would raise salaries for state game commission officials and wardens, arguing funds should restock forests instead. He also vetoed a burgess succession bill, saying reelection could hardship borough citizens by keeping an objectionable candidate.
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Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
State Game Commission
Pastor Remembered by His Parishioners on Birthday
On Saturday evening April 17 about 26 United Brethren Juniors with superintendent Mrs. Ralph Spangler entered the parsonage and pounded the pastor, marking his sixth birthday. Earlier a large cake bearing the trade name 60 was left at the parsonage without attribution. The act was appreciated by the pastor and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Ralph Spangler
Dr Shaffer Killed in Auto Accident Near Tyrone
Tyrone April 19 Dr C T Shaffer 38 year old surgeon for Berwind White Cael company of Windber Cambria county was almost instantly killed two miles north of Tyrone last evening. He was driving with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J J McMurray of Altoona his brother W E Shaffer Richard Hall of Windber and R B McGraw. Near Vail station the car skidded while avoiding another vehicle and plunged into a deep ditch turning over three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
C.T. Shaffer
Berwind-White Cael Company
Windber
Cambria County
J. J. McMurray
Altoona
W. E. Shaffer
Richard Hall
R. &. McGraw
May Head Utilities Board Clearsfield Leader Chosen
Reports in Pittsburg say Gyrus E. Woods formerly of Clearfield will chair the state public service commission under an amended utilities act. Governor Brumbaugh will reorganize the board with only two current commissioners retained Emory K Johnson and Milton J Brecht. Woods may resign as secretary for the commonwealth to manage the commission with the governor closely directing its affairs.
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Pittsburg
Commonwealth
Gyrus E. Woods
Clearfield
State Public Service Commission
Brumbaugh
Public Utilities Act
Tewer
Emory K Johnson
Philadelphia
Milton J. Brecht
Lancaster
Woods
Public Service Commission
State Fighwass Department
Altoona Motorcyclists Visit Clearfield Ahead of Races
Thirty members of the Altoona N Motorcycle club rode out in good weather to Clearfield for a day trip. The club plans upcoming motorcycle races to be held in Altoona next Saturday, signaling a busy weekend for local riders.
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Altoona N Motorcycle Club
Clearfield
Altoona
Baron Augustus Reuter Ends His Life in Grief
Baron Augustus Reuter, managing director of the Reuter Telegraph Association, killed himself yesterday afternoon in Reigate, England. Grief over his wife’s death, believed to be the cause, with a revolver found behind him. The physician noted some doubt but he reportedly took his own life. He was a son of the founder of the company, formed in its early years.
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iBy United Prete
Reigate
Eng
Baron Auguste Reuter
Reuter Telegraph Association
Logo
Beloved Clearfield Youth Aaron Dutton Dies at 22
Aaron Patchin Dufton of West Market street, son of William J and Florence Dufton, dies at 22 after a long tuberculosis illness. A Clearfield High School and Eastman Business College graduate, he was active in Dufton Hardware, a St. Francis Catholic, and Elks member. Survived by three brothers Edward, John, Joseph, and sisters Elizabeth and Helen. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm, Calgary Cemetery.
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Aaron Patchin Dutton
Aaron
Aaron’ Patchin Dufton
William J
Florence Dufton
West Market Street
Dufton Hardware Co
J Aaron
St. Francis Catholic Church
Clearfield
Edward P
John
Joseph
Elizabeth
Helen
Lodge of Elks
Calgary
Public Health Bureau Would Collect Data
Harrisburg April 12 The state department of public health would oversee the registration of births deaths marriages and diseases in the commonwealth under a measure by Representative W A Ostrander A state register of vital statistics would cost 4000 annually with ten years experience required for the chief and local registration districts arranged in boroughs townships and cities Severe penalties would be imposed for false returns and no interment without a permit The goal is to gather data to aid disease control and social condition campaigns Raised 41000 For Y M C A The Brookville Y M C A drive closed with 41000 recorded toward a 34000 goal and extra funds were found easy
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Harrisburg
State Department of Public Health
Commonwealth
W. A. Ostrander
D A R Congress Opens In Washington City
The Daughters of the American Revolution opened its annual congress at Continental Hall in Washington with Mrs William Cumming Story presiding. Delegates from across the nation attended as credentials were set, officers to be elected, and President General Story expected to be reelected. President Wilson may address the gathering.
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United Prom
Washington
Continental Hall
Potomac Park
Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress
Union
William Cumming Story
New York
Wilson
Story
George Thatcher Guernsey
Kansas
Deadly Gasses Used By Germans in War
A German prisoner acknowledged to a British officer that Germans use deadly gases in trench warfare. He described three foot cylinders filled with an unknown gas intended to kill or stupefy, followed by a vigorous infantry assault after artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Obituary for Mrs Mary A Hugill and Cyrus Liddick
Mrs Mary A Hugill died at her West Side home from marine acid poisoning at 6 25 p m She was born in Durham England June 13 1852 and would have been 65 next June Survived by husband and eight children Fred Arthur Thomas Robert John and others 22 grandchildren and one great grandchild Two brothers also survive Funeral Wednesday from the house with interment at Hillcrest cemetery Mrs Cyrus Liddick died near Krebs brick yard this morning at 6 o'clock aged 63 Survived by two sons Welty and Alfred and a daughter Mrs Albert Lipett Funeral will be held in Paradise engine at 2 o clock Thursday termneom Burial in Mt Joy cemetery
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Fred Hugil
Akron
Ohio
Arthur Hugill
Dixonville
Thomas Hugill
Hastings
J Robert
Hugill
John G. Hugill
Clearfield
Morris Knorr
Thomas Marvin
Durham
England
Johny G. Marvin
Australia
Hillcrest Cemetery
Stubborn Blaze on Pine Street Morning Fire Damages Home
A stubborn blaze on Pine street between Second and Third at 4 PM yesterday destroyed the roof and upper floor of Milton Brown’s residence, causing at least 2000 in damage. Firefighters flooded the building to control the flames after tearing off roofing. Brown’s insurance covered 1700. A defective flue is suspected. A Sunday crowd watched as the fire burned. Brown was away at Sunday school. Shortly before noon, Shaw Bros store on West Front street saw a minor incident from a chimney fire with minimal damage. A forest fire in the Witmer Steele woods near Berth was checked late last night after a large response, with no major damage.
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Milton Brown
Pine Street
Brown
Yeater
Witmer-Steele
Here
Denver Judge Orders College Student to Quit for Alimony
Denver, April 19. Judge Rotgerber told Harvey P. Fugh of the University of Colorado to quit college and earn alimony. He warned two weeks to leave school, find a job, and pay or face county jail. Mrs Pugh cited him for failing to pay $30 alimony monthly.
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Denver
Colo
Rotgerber
Harvey P. Fugh
University of Colorado
Pugh
American steamships arrive in Liverpool
Liverpool April 19 United Press reports the American liner Philadelphia, sailing from New York, arrived safely in the Mersey. The steamship Transylvania also reached port safely, ensuring continued American maritime presence in Liverpool.
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Liverpool
United Press
Philadelphia
New York
Transylvania
Mersey
Stringent Rules Proposed For Minor Apprentices
A bill drawn by the department of labor and introduced by Representative H. D. Showalter regulates apprenticeship for youths under sixteen. It requires written parental consent, a written agreement approved by the state department of labor, a term of three to five years, employer accreditation, weekly wages, at least five hours of weekly instruction, and state-levied penalties up to $100 for noncompliance.
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Department of Labor
State Department of Labor
Breeding Of Fish Begun At Pennsylvania Hatchery
Philadelphia April 19 The breeding of millions of fish to stock Pennsylvania rivers and lakes has begun in the new $30 000 state hatchery near Chester at One Mile Lane beside the Delaware. The tanks hold bass white fish pickerel catfish lake herring Susquehanna salmon sturgeon bluegill sunfish calico bass and yellow perch.
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United Peece
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mile
Delaware River
Chester
Full Crew Bill and Local Option Move Tonight in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports that the full crew bill of 1915 will receive final House consideration at 9:50 p.m. tonight. An earlier vote is planned on the local option bill with a second reading and no fight, while Governor Brumbaugh pushes his favored measure toward final stage. He stresses practical methods to pass the local option bill amid railroad legislation debates.
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Harrisburg
Wight
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Two Prisoners Escape Bellefonte Jail Heists and Misdirections
Centre county reports a jail delivery on Saturday night as Henry Gordon from Bellefonte and William Lehman from Philipsburg tunneled through a two foot stone wall, slid down a blanket rope, and scaled a 25-foot yard wall to the mountains. An eight inch iron bar from cell fittings aided the escape. sheriffs lack of trace persists as descriptions circulate. In Hollidaysburg, Thomas E Lawford and Susie Barnett wed at the First Methodist parsonage. Meanwhile San Francisco hosts the men’s amateur golf championship opening today with the inter club event.
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Centre County
Henry Gordon
William Lehman
Gordon
Bellefonte
Milenburg Company
Lehman
Philipsburg
Arthur B. Lee
Hollidaysburg
Thomas E. Lawford
Houtadale
Susie Barnett
Glen Richey
Clearfield County
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles T. Dunning
Fire marshal investigation links $1500 in goods to Moyer store
State fire marshals from Danville probe a Philipsburg case alleging arson at Moyer and Neuber general merchandise store in Allport Mor ship. Herman Moyer jailed under $1000 bail, confessed later to complicity. Goods valued at over $1500 found at his sister's Philipsburg home. In wake, another fire at William Wilson's Brady Township residence prompts wider inquiry.
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Fraan
Moyer
Philipeburs
Herman Moyer
Allport
T .G. Ryan
Fos Donnelly
Danville
Philipsburg
Mayer
Clarion Presbytery In Session At Deadl
The Clarion Presbytery embracing all Presbyterian churches at Clarion Jefferson and Forest met in session at the church in DuBois this afternoon tomorrow.
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Clarion Presbytery
Clarion
Clarion, Jefferson and Forest
DuBois
Leo Frank Verdict Stands Despite Appeal
From Washington April 19 the Supreme Court refused to set aside the conviction of Leo M. Frank the young Jew found guilty of the murder of Mary Phagan The court declined to grant a writ of habeas corpus for a new trial leaving the verdict intact.
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Sive
Washington
Stepreme
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phegan
Ot" Ae. Tanta
Germans Capture Outposts But Forced to Fall Back
German forces seized outposts in the Carpathians but retreated before superior enemy forces. The Berlin dispatch notes no change in the situation. British efforts near Ypres failed amid heavy fighting.
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Carpathians
Berlin
Vie Wireless
London
Ypres
Montters
Ger
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Hembard
Freep
Veuges
Rainer
Benton
DR. Shaffer
Utilities Board
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Baron Augustus Reuter
Brad
Navarra
ORAMA
Grim Reaper
Puichin Button
Iter Mantel of
Clearfield High School
Public Health Bureau
Brookville
D.A.R. Congress
Washington City
Mitten Brown
Shaw Brothers
Fii
United Prone
San Francisco
Spaire
Wilson Property
Moyer’ and Newber
Neuber
Brady ‘Township
William Wilson
Brady Township
Leo Frank
Freee
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