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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
1
News reports state Pope Pius X, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died after a four day illness. The death ends his long papacy and prompts a world reaction as officials prepare for mourning and succession arrangements. Authorities and faithful worldwide express condolences and plan solemn rites.
Rome Aug 20 Pope Pius X died at 2 20 this morning after a week of worsening bronchial trouble and illness. He had shown quiet resignation, bid farewell to his sisters and brother, and urged Cardinal Merry del Val to safeguard the church during his final hours. His death follows renewed attacks of bronchial catarrh amid Europe’s war strains. The pope’s family and key officials were summoned as doctors, cardinals, and attendants gathered at his bedside.
The British embassy informed the state department that the German fleet except the Baltic unit is bottled up in various harbors. The Liege forts remain in Belgian hands. London denies British expeditionary forces are involved with France in the Belgian fighting line. Winburne defeats Morrisdale 6 to 5 at Winburne grounds in a notable late season baseball contest.
Large crowds attended the New Millport picnic in the White town area with speeches and music. The Ninth annual Old Settlers reunion will be at Center Decatur township on August 27 with speakers and basket picnics. A. H. Woodward's Sunday school class hosted a picnic at Mimerel Springs with about 40 people, riding the train there and back.
St Petersburg reports the general staff says Russians won seven engagements this week as German and Austrian forces retreated. The battles were mainly along East Prussian outposts with many guns, ammunition, stores, and prisoners left behind.
Dutch frontier guards near Oesburg Zealand shot down a German aviator, seized his aircraft, and disarmed him according to a Dy International News Service report from Amsterdam dated August.
Borough council met in regular session with President Kerr absent. An alley paving proposal between Pine Locust and Second Front streets was reported favorably but blocked until abutting property owners sign agreements to cover their share. An ordinance to construct a Pine Street sewer from Fourth Street to Cemetery road was passed. A bond by Amos Hess to indemnify the borough against possible damage from abandonment was approved. The expert accountant’s cost figures for the water plant failed to meet Act requirements and left many details unresolved.
Antwerp battle reports describe German cavalry assaulting the outskirts as Belgian troops retreat under heavy bombardment. German artillery and infantry push to breach defenses while Belgian machine guns inflict losses. casualties mount for both sides as chaos spreads through streets and fields.
Paris dispatch notes the war office reports French forces have recaptured Muelhausen forcing a second German retreat. Vienna confirms Austrian troops are rapidly advancing in Serbia via Amsterdam sources.
The state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies auxiliary at DuBois adjourned after learning of Pope Pius X death. Resolutions of condolence were sent to Cardinal Merry Del Val. Officers were nominated. Kilgallen and Farell led for state president. Secretary notes 431 divisions in Pennsylvania with 37,088 members, up 5,000 under current administration. Telegraphic Weather: unsettled tonight and Friday with possible thunder showers. Card of Thanks from Mrs. William Ingram for aid during her mother Mrs. Mitchell tree’s illness and death.
Aug 20 report confirms German forces advancing toward France, moving east of Namur and between Dinant and Neufchateau. Neufchateau lies about 25 miles from the strategic city of Sedan, with troops forming a central segment of the German main army.
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