England Demands German Troop Withdraw Before Midnight
Across Europe tensions surge as Britain pressures Germany to pull troops from Belgium by midnight with war looming. Reports say German forces may declare war on Belgium while Japan pledges aid to England if the conflict widens.
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London
England
Germany
Belgium
Brussels
Dombard Bonn
Breslau
Bon
Algeria
Japan
Tokio
Foreign Office
Far East
Posen
Being Naturalized In A Big Hurry Now
The prothonotary's office in this county has seen a rush of naturalization filings as aliens seek first papers and swear allegiance. Many Austrians Hungarians and Slovaks express desire to become U.S. citizens amid European war. About 20,000 coal miners in Clearfield county are wartime foreign nationals subject to recall unless they naturalize.
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Naturalization Department
United States
Europe
Clearfield County
Kansas Women to Vote in State Primaries
More than 150000 Kansas women were expected to cast ballots in statewide primaries. Registration closed July 20 with under three quarters of eligible women registered. A rainbow supper hosted by the Baptist church Ladies Aid is planned for August 6, priced at 25 cents. all invited.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
War Developments as Nations Mobilize and Diplomatic Breaks
Reports from Berlin Paris and St Petersburg show ambassadors expelled and diplomatic channels cut as Germany presses for mobilization. Paris fears Britain’s stance while Russia vows a united defense and Italy proclaims neutrality with precautionary mobilization.
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Germany
Russia
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Paris
France
Great Britain
England
Pennsylvania P U S A Convention Heads to York Camp
Ten thousand members of the Patriotic Sons of America are expected in York for the Pennsylvania camp convention from August 23 to 27. Delegations arrive from Reading Allentown Philadelphia Pittsburgh Altoona and other parts. Major John R. Lafean will greet delegates, Robert C. Bair will speak for York camps, Samuel C. Wells will respond. U S reserves will camp at York fairgrounds August 20 to 29 with daily drills and a grand parade centerpiece.
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Pennsylvania
York
Patriotic Sons of America
Reading
Allentown
Philadelphis
Eric Pittsburgh
Altoona
John R. Lafean
Robert C. Bair
York City
Samuel C. Wells
Philadelphia
U. S.of A
York Fair Grounds
Treasure ship Cecile chased by warship reaches Bar Harbor
The North German Lloyd liner Cecile carrying ten million dollars in gold arrived at Bar Harbor after a chase across the Atlantic by a British warship. Passengers protested the pursuit as the ship tried to retreat westward and avoid a resemblance to the Olympic. International money orders aboard Kronprizessin will be rushed to New York.
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Bar Harbor
Atlantic
Plymouth
England
New York
St. Paul
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Carpenter Injured In Scaffold Collapse At East End
David Orr of Nichols Street West Side was on a scaffold working for contractor Van Dawalt on the Cowder house in the East End when a board from above fell, knocking the scaffold down eighteen feet. Orr sustained a broken arm an ankle strain and other injuries. His young son and Dawalt’s father had just left the scaffold minutes before the collapse.
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David Orr
Nichols Street
West Side
van Dawalt
Cowder House
Orr
Mr. Dewalt
Stoneville Baseball Beats Ohio Team 14 to 0
Stoneville's baseball team traveled to Ohio Saturday and defeated the local squad 14 to 0. On Saturday the 5th they host HW R No 2 of Clearfield at Clearfield Driving Park. Community notices include visits, an upcoming Stoneville reunion on September 5, and local remarks about residents and travel.
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Stoneville
Ohio
Sth
HW. R. No. 2
Clearfield
Clearfeld
Frank Shugarts
Big
G. B. Shugarts
William English
Wallaceter
John Lansberry
Lloyd Stone
John Wolstecroft
Geo. B. Shugart
Frank Shugart
Lakemont
Britain Orders Ship Warning To Avoid German Ports
London announces British government control of rail and roads and warns British ships via International News Service to avoid all German ports with Philadelphia reports confirming the alert.
French Forces Repel Uhlans at Petit Croix Fight
Paris reports a sharp clash near Petit Croix where French troops entrenched beyond the town repelled a German Uhlan assault. Defenders unleashed machine gun fire, routing the attackers with several charges repulsed and many dead left on the field. Wounded include officers. French also captured prisoners. Scene described as a diatoms post on the Lorraine frontier. Continued on Sth page.
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Paris
Petit Croix
Lorraine
Metz
Nancy
70000 Rebels Close on Mexico City
Saltillo Aug. 4 An advance on Mexico City by over 76000 Constitutionalist troops was ordered by General Carranza after a telegraphic conference with General Alvaro Obregon in Queretaro. Obregon reported 89000 men concentrated at Irapuato as northwest and northeast divisions joined, marching toward Pachuca, the first key step toward the capital. General Flores holds a position in Pachuca suburbs.
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Saltillo
Mex
Mexico City
Carranza
Alvaro Abregon
Queretaro
Obregon
Gonzales
Irapunte
Pachuca
Flores
War Conditions as Seen in Capitals of Europe
Washington reports bankers plan to ship 3.5 million dollars in gold to Europe to aid American tourists and holders of checks. Kronprinz Wilhelm sails with coal, no passengers, after leaving port. British Navy mobilization completed as reserve men respond to proclamation. Belgium notes another German note as talks continue. French Socialists vow defense and no reprisals after Jean Jaures murder.
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Mans
Hopensalza
Posen
United States
Washington
Wilson
Bryan
France
Germany
State Department
London
New York
Lusitania
Brussels
National Bank of Belgium
Antwerp
Europe
State
Treasury Departments
Admiralty
Separated for Years Cousins Reunite in Altoona
Mrs Clara Trump of Bigler met her cousin George Lightner in Altoona last Thursday while visiting the Methodist presbyterian. She found Lightner’s name in a drug store directory and learned he is the son of George Lightner, reuniting after forty years apart. Something good for your supper.
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Clara Trump
Bigler
Altoona
George Lightner
Trump
Mrag Lightner
Lightner
George T. Lightiter
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Drake
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von Tirjitz
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Harvey Whitehill
Batier
Pittsburg
Ernment
Service
Ternational News Service
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the Soir
Raoul Villain
Jean Juares
Chamber of Deputies
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