Germans Seen to Break Through British Lines in New Offensive
Reports from April 26 indicate German reinforcements rush to a new west front offensive aimed at Calais. French claims say counterattacks succeed while Germans push toward Ypres, taking two villages north of the city. Ground conditions slow eastern front operations as Berlin shifts troops west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorestre
Calais
Beslin
Ypres
Zendon
Flanden
Woevre
Belgium
Germaany
Flanders
Acvant
Frankfurter Zeitung
Meuse
Cambres
Berlin
War Office
Obituary for Mrs. Nancy J. Watt
Mrs. Nancy J. Watt died at 3 o'clock Saturday morning at her daughter Mrs. Thomas Erininger’s Altoona home from asthma. Born February 5, 1840 in Woodbury, she lived in Altoona ten years, married to John Watt fifty nine years, survived by daughter Mrs. Brininger, sisters Mrs. Rebecca McCulty and Malesse Murry, brother Thomas Murray of Snow Shoe, and was a Methodist Episcopal member. Funeral at the daughter’s home Sunday afternoon, body later taken to Curwensville for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Nancy J. Watt
Thomas Erininger
Altoona
Woodbury
John Watt
Brininger
Rebecca McCulty
Malesse Murry
Thomas Murray
Snow Shoe Intersection
Methodist Episcopal Church
Curwensville
Kittanning Woman Killed In Automobile Accident
Indiana Pa April 26 Mrs Pear Allison age 30 wife of Dr B D Allison of Kittanning was killed instantly yesterday afternoon when her car struck a curb near Hooks curve north of town The rear wheels passed over her neck Dr Allison uninjured They had been visiting Clifford Shaw near here and were returning home when the crash occurred as he swerved to avoid a boy on a bicycle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pear) Allison
BD. Allison
Kittanning
Hook's Curve
Italy and Austria Fail to Agree on Diplomatic Talks
Rome April 26 reports indicate no progress in discussions between the Austrian ambassador and the secretary of foreign affairs. Observers note frequent conferences have yielded little result and cabinet members remain pessimistic about a breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Yellow flowers to lead summer suffrage push
Mrs Warren Partridge was chosen chairman and officers elected to lead the Pennsylvania Woman’s Suffrage Association in Clearfield. A branch will form, meetings set for the first and third Mondays, with yellow suffrage gardens urged as a visible sign of support. Seeds for 10 000 beds available locally, 25 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Partridge Chozen
The
Pennsylvania: Womans Suffrage Association
Forbes Robertson Hale
Clearfield
Pennsylvania Women's Suffrage Association
Warren Partridge
H. Clark Thayer
Alis. E. W. Hess
Aliss Isabel Powell
Pennsylvania
Isabel Powell
Elk Hose Company Festival Set for East End Benefit
Tomorrow evening April 27 the Elk Hose Company of the East End will host a festival at the new hose house to benefit the chemical auto wagon fund. Public invited to attend with band and arena planned for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Rose Company
East End
Chemical Auto Wagon Fund
San’ Risked
Miner Suffocated by Slate Fall Friday
A miner died after a slate fall Friday at the mine. The incident occurred in the early afternoon, and rescue teams secured the scene as authorities investigated the cause of the collapse and the exact location within the shaft.
Seniors 10 Pig Friday Driving Park Picnic Meet
Seniors plan a May 7 event at Driving Park with a large silver loving cup for the class earning the most points in a live ly contest. A Friday picnic for all high school students precedes afternoon games and track events as selections for a state meet on May 15 begin with this annual school affair.
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Driving Park
Conch
Cozea Redding
State College
Tly
Frats Plan Entertainment During Commencement Week
Meadville Pa April 24 19 During the centennial year of the United States founders the Greek Letter fraterity members in college including Allegheny will be welcomed during Commencement week. Frat houses prepare to entertain visiting brothers with events and receptions. Allegheny has six Greek houses and plans arrangements for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
United States
Allerheny College
Allegheny
Local Odd Fellows Attend Anniversary Services at Lutheran Church
The Clearfield Odd Fellows and affiliated units observed the order’s 96th anniversary at the English Lutheran Church with a march from Market Street, a welcome from Rev. C R Allenbach, and a sermon on "A Three Fold Card." Miss Amelia Kolbe sang, and Miss Mayme Markle provided musical preludes as the hall praised the fraternity’s cleanliness and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Clearfield
C. R. Allenbach
Market Street
Pine Street
Frank E. Snake
Renler
Allenbach
Pahlon
Amelia Kolbe
Sontano
Mayme Markle
Odd
The Organiza 'i ve. The serarnies have of reoma in Hulings Hail
The fragmentary notice outlines an event at Hulings Hall with seramries and reorganizations hinted. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a local meeting or gathering. Entities named remain uncertain in this legible text.
Health Board Declares Clearfield Cleanup Days
The board of health proclaims Thursday Friday and Saturday cleanup days April 29 30 and May 1 urging residents to remove rubbish before May 1 or face fines and costs. Health officer will inspect all premises enforcing cleanup with penalties for noncompliance. Civic pride and open lots urged for gardens and children to play while unused land must be kept clean.
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Heal
Clearfield
Cit
Howe
Matt
Board of Health
Volifica
Board of ‘Health
Women’s Club Meets to Discuss City Curb Work
The Women’s Club plans a 3:00 p.m. meeting to discuss curb improvements. Secretary Bodine of the Chamber of Commerce will address the curb project as part of the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bodine
Chain of Commerce
Turkish Fort Silenced By British Battleships
The British battleship Triumph silenced a Turkish trench on the Gallipoli peninsula at 7 000 yards after a half hour bombardment. The ship then moved into the straits to engage from a new angle, drawing fire from a Turkish howitzer battery on the Asiatic shore. Three shells struck Triumph with minor damage. two crewmen were seriously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Malta
London
Gallipoli
Asiatic
Triumph
Armenians Slaughtered In Turkey Reported Massacres
Refugees describe ongoing killings of Armenians in Turkey with reports from Van and nearby towns. Messages from the Katolikes at Etchmiadzin near Erivan appeal to President Wilson and the American people for action amid rising violence.
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Tiflis
Thanscantasia
Van
Turkey
Srizermm
Berjan
Zistan
Af Sons
Katolikes
Armenier
Ft Exepmiadzin
Erivan
Wilson
United States
Lenalt
Tee
Examinations of Leaders Camps Results Announced
The results from the April 23 examinations show several members qualifying for certificates. Geo Weaver scored 82 1 2, Richard Gaulin 94, Israel Mirkins 77, Lea Roessner 38, Richard Kennard and Albert Kennard 82, Harold Rohizon 39.
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Geo Weaver
Richard Gaulin
Israel Mirkins
Lea Roessner
Richard Kennard
Albert Kennard
Harold Rohizon
Dry and Wet Debate on Court House Steps
A liquor question debate between W M Liking of the National Prohibition League and J C Young representing the wets was held on court house steps this evening Osceola Mills saw a fair crowd at a noon meeting while Philipsburg attracted 509 attendees at the opera house church members were excused to attend the event A hot day in the old town with temperatures in the shade reported near 92 degrees
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W.M. Liking
National Prohifbit League
J. C. Young
Court House Steps
Osceola Mills
Philpsburg
Opera House
Churchen
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Maby Cigarettes
Atchison Glebe
Frank Winslow
Edvin Williams
A. EB
Woolridge
Tewis- Turner
Bradferd
G. K. Long
Sheridan Smeal
Boges
Jehan H. Bumgaviner
Mary A. Esecailes
Jardin Boggs
Benny Moulthrop
Monrhead
DuBoe
Ceeatia Rote Butternworth
Chester
Br. G. TB
Shivery
Miriam Pout
NcGowan
Bradford
John B. Leigey
A. C. McGovern
Girsrey
Lewis Brown
Emma Smith
Charfel
W. A. Deviing
Potkingorn
Woodland
Bedward M. Fitch
George Fitch
Tandtin Tarthaua
Pomueni
Julius Devant
Lad
Bigler
Sait
Lepin
Olive Lagan
Italy
Austria
Vistula
Womans Suffrage Association
Gleanfield
ELK Hose Company
Ocal Odd Fellows
Lutheran Church
Ev. G. A. Allenbach
Amelia Kelbe
Anthony
Cen
DuBois
ClearGeld
Youmr
Leanons Kane
Womans Club
WILE
Court House
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