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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
6
Paris reports heavy German losses as fighting resumes along the front with strongest efforts at Soissons and Reims. At Ypres, British forces capture Hill 60 after a mine explosion, repelling German counter attacks. five German aeroplanes captured since April 15. Also, jokes and quips provide a light interlude amid war news.
Harrisburg reports the Sproul road bill, providing 8.5 million dollars for state highways maintenance, state aid road elections, and turnpike purchases, passed the senate 36 to 3 with Governor Brumbaugh and house leaders backing it. Illinois marks Good Roads Day with speeches in schools after Governor Dunne proclaims the event.
The official press bureau reports that the trawler Vanilla was torpedoed and sunk with all hands by a German submarine on Sunday. The admiralty condemns the act as murder of fishing folk, noting a prior similar incident within a week and that the trawler Fermo tried to rescue the crew but was fired upon.
Fishermen in the region south of the state game preserve report several dead deer along streams and nearby areas. Six carcasses were found near Lickrun by Crystal Springs camp, with others along Montgomery creek and Stony run. A deer killed and carried away for meat was found at Pitch Pine draft on Cold stream. Officials consider winter hardship or poisoning. an investigation by Secretary Ralphus will begin shortly.
Arthur Dartt and Leo Shrot rode to Black Moshannon and stayed with A. L. Raymond. They fished Monday morning and caught several trout. Shrot’s first trout measured 15 1 4 inches, the largest of the catch. The pair returned to Clearfield Monday evening with their trout after a home meal.
At the morning session three boys Mc Clure Waltman Cecil Bennehoof and George Thompson were committed to the sheriff’s custody for truancy. Clarence Lettie faced larceny charges and was released on recognizance to appear in September court. In the case of Frank McCauley the Commonwealth sought support for his children with a $10 monthly payment and placement of Frank McCauley Jr. in an approved institution or other place by the court and district attorney.
Local notes describe a Friday chicken house burglary by bold visitors who pried open boards and took six Plymouth Rock hens. Other items mention Will Mason trimming trees, a birthday party for Leathy Back on her 12th, and Elzie Luzier building a brick house. Surveyors are busy with new lots and Jack Adams enjoys a New View of It trip amid community updates and oddities.
An emergency report notes Turkish forces stranded due to a lack of mine sweeping craft, hindering naval operations. A later court item notes John McEver, 66, filing for divorce from Emme Martvor, 70, alleging separation after three years of marriage.
Harrisburg April 20 The full crew repeal passed the house by 135 ayes to 65 nays. The bill repeals the 1911 act and empowers the public service commission to require railroads to employ adequate crews. Debate drew railroad officials and partisans, with Palmer warning retaliation and Maurer citing a $2,000,000 publicity campaign and inducements to Gettysburg trips.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Robert Hugill will be held from her home at 629 Nichols Street Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. Alerbach presiding. Interment follows at Hillcrest Cemetery. (Note: Text includes garbled remnants about Burgess Haag and Punxsutawney with unclear details.)
Yesterday afternoon several desertion and non-support cases were taken up in court before Judge Bell. The Commonwealth cases against James Stahl, Santana Sameranto, John W Johns, and John Weir were continued pending agreements to live peaceably with their wives. James Stahl was nolle pressed. Probation Officer John A. Stock has kept several such cases from reaching the court. Marriage licenses issued to five couples from Penn, Houtzdale, Curwensville, West Decatur, and Smoke Run. Salvation Army special service planned in Clearfield April 22 at 8 PM with Staff Capt. Charles Campbell, enrollment of senior and junior soldiers, and 10 cent admission.
Community items report moves of residents like Brenner, Clark, Ogden and Greenawalt in Plymptonville and nearby, plus complaints about weather and the water company causing mail delays. Farmers discuss dry conditions hindering field work and stump clearing with dynamite as a joking idea.
Major McCreight and William Kenna of Dubois traveled to Harrisburg to petition the state forest commission for purchase of the Cook Timber tract in Clarion county as a reserve. The 3000 acre virgin timber tract is valued at about $60,000 and was previously defeated in registration.
United Press dispatch from Syracuse reports Theodore Roosevelt failed to dismiss the $50,000 libel suit brought by William Barnes. Justice Andrews ruled the matter must be decided by a jury after selection, with testimony starting at 10 a.m. The case centers on Roosevelt’s claim Barnes allied with Tammany Boss Charles F. Murphy.
Ira known as Bricky Passmore was returned to Eastern penitentiary this morning by Chief Parole Officer Myers after being paroled from Philadelphia for a two to ten year sentence. He forged a check in West Chester, triggering police alert nationwide and subsequent capture in Clearfield last Saturday. Passmore’s criminal record spans at least 20 years with early robbery at the Mansion house and multiple terms in eastern and western institutions.
Cardinal Farley in New York received congratulations on his 78th birthday anniversary. United Press reports the tribute as friends and church officials marked the occasion.
Harrisburg April 20 The Vicker man home rule bill to remove the public service commission's authority to enter contracts for cities, boroughs and townships passed the house by 155 to 27 It goes to the senate If approved by the people it allows them to determine terms of contracts with water gas and electric companies Graf Bros announce Miss Jeanette Alexander of Castle House School New York City to demonstrate with Vernon Castle students at a select dance April 21 Opera House hail
Altoona motorcyclists visiting Clearfield spent Sunday as guests of the Windsor hotel and praised Landlord Mahaffey's famed Sunday dinner. Barber and Tremos, former Sugar Bow owners on Market Street, plan to reopen the store with fresh confectionery stock after remodeling.
A blaze at Gallitain yesterday destroyed St Michael's hall and several dwellings belonging to Frank Stein Charles Dick A C Byrne D Davis Howard Lasher and George Gattridge as well as the Tony Padullo manufactory. Loss is reported at 38000 with 20000 damage to the property. A 30 mile wind fanned the flames.
Fragmentary report notes debate in Harrisburg over a local option liquor bill. Governor Bruniligas led push for passage with an amendment on county unit structure. Habgood criticized the proposed unit change as potentially unfair to cities and districts.
Prominent prohibition lecturer W M Likins will debate I C Youn defending liquor traffic on Monday April 26 at 8 o clock in the evening at MC A hall. A passenger train leaves Sunday April 25 at 8 15 PM and Friday April 27 at 5 PM for a spring holiday. May 2 at 3 PM a Sunday debate is scheduled. organizers promise an interesting event drawing large crowds.
Ann Arbor expects spring football drills as Yost Field hosts 100 students for Michigan Regina football training session. Organizers aim to prepare players for upcoming gridiron season with drills and scrimmages.
April 20 report notes Alcon, C., and several companies in a keen trade in rubber for dirigible construction. Sam’s two new airships are described as part of the ongoing competition shaping war ballast and propulsion efforts.
United Press dispatch from Petrograd reports that Russians repelled a Sunday night assault on Telepotch heights in the Carpathians. A counterattack forced enemy to evacuate approaches, with capture of an Anstisk Battalion and six guns. On April 17, attacks across the front continued with reported successes and reorganizations.
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