All Poland Now a Vast Field of Bloody War
Petrograd reports heavy fighting from Warsaw to the western battlefront as German reinforcements press near Goumin and Borzhymow while Russians hold the line. Paris notes violent assaults along the coast toward Arras, with air raids over Lovette and attempts to break French troops near Arras thwarted. La Bassée guns are silenced as a French regiment gains control in the Woevre, stalling German attacks.
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France
Lorette
LaBassee
Woevre
Prevs
Petrograd
Poland
Warsaw
Bzura
Skempe
Vistula
Goumin
Borzhymow
Paris
Arras
Nieuport
Lovette
Aimen
la Bassee
Bridge Dynamiter Wanted by Canada
Washington reports Britain seeks extradition of Warner Van Horn for an alleged German officer's role in attempting to blow the bridge at Vanceboro Maine and Saint John New Brunswick. The United States secretary of state has referred the request to its solicitor and will await a commission report before replying.
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Washington
Bastador
Cecil Spring-Rice
State Deent
Canada
Warner van Horn
Offir
Vanceboro
Maine
St.ix
New Brunswick
Bryan
Née Johnson
State Department
Department
Great Britain
United States
Crimion Dex
Grain Seized as Contraband at Niagara Ontario
War era report from Winnipeg notes wine carloads of grain shipped by Western Canada Milling from Fort William were seized at Niagara Ontario as contraband of war. Grain bound for the Baltic region is involved amid wartime controls. Luncheon event at St Andrews church in Leitzinger store tea room Friday Sept 5 offers fried oysters and other fare for 25 cents.
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United Area
Winnipeg
Fort William
Western Canada Milling Company
Niagara
Ontario
Battic
Leitzinger
Ladies of St. Andrews Church
Calls Our Neutrality Hypocritical Amsterdam War News
The German city Zwice near Dresden rejects gifts from the United States as neutrality is denounced as hypocritical. The piece notes protests overAmelina and mentions German anger toward Allied actions. Real estate transfers list Loyd to Manuel McLhcan in Burntcde for 400 dollars and Lizzie Ollinger to Joseph Ollinger in Cooper for 1 dollar. Edgar Sheffer to Joseph Olinger in Cooper for 650 dollars.
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Amsterdam
America
War Committee
Zwice
Dresden
United States
Germany
Amelina
Loyd
Manuel McLhcan
Burntcde
Lizzie Ollinger
Joseph Ollinger
Cooper
Edgar Sheffer
Joseph Olinger
Urges Women's Clubs To Join Peace Move
Mrs Samuel Semple president of the State Federation of Women's clubs urged every women's club in the state to form a constructive peace movement at the New Century club in Philadelphia. She said American women should pioneer a neutral peace effort and warned that the era of apologizing for war is past.
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State Federation of Women's Clubs
Samuel Semple
New Century Club
Philadelphia
Semple
America
Mrs. Semple
Knights of Columbus Hold Military Euchre Event
The Knights of Columbus hosted a military euchre in their club rooms last evening with several tables. The winning table included Mrs. Souders Mrs. McDonald Mrs. Leavy and Walter Welch district attorney. Delights refreshments followed the game.
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Knights of Columbus
Souders
McDonald
Leavy
Walter Welch
Villa Declares Himself President of Mexico
Et Pass Feb 4 Villa proclaims himself president of Mexico citing communication issues. Jane leads a provisional government with ministers Lombarte Cardenis and Escudare. Capital to be at Aguas Callie. Vilistan forces under General Estrade claim victory over Carranza troops in Jalisco after a short battle.
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Villa
Mexico
David Pree
Flancers Villa
Jane
Miguel Lombarte
Louis Cardenis
Golbernscion and Communication
Francisco Escudare
Femenc
Aguas Callie
Estrade
Jalisco
Palestine May Become Prue at End of the War
London dispatch notes Allies aim to erase Turkey from Europe and much of Asia Minor. England to keep Egypt Cyprus and Euphrates route. Russia to seize Asia Minor and northern Persia. Palestine remains under Turkish control as the war ends, with partition likely among Allies.
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Palestine
PRUE
Sarle
United Press
London
Mail
New York
Allied
United States
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Europe
Asia Minor
England
Egypt
Cyprus
Persian Gulf
Euphrates Valley
Arabia
India
Russia
Bopthern
Persia
Syria
Wild Life League Branch Organized in DuBois
A Wild Life League branch was organized in DuBois, Pennsylvania. It adopted deer season dates from December 1 to 13, small game season from November 1 to December 13, and protections for bears under one year. It called for abolition of bear traps, limit of one bear killed per season, and closing quail, squirrel, and woodcock season in Clearfield county with bag limits of three grouse per day, five rabbits, and three jack rabbits. It urged no money be paid to hunts and listed other recommendations.
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Wild Life League of
Pennsylvania
DuBois
Clearfield County
League
E'Steck
New York Lower House Passes Suffrage Bill
Albany Feb. Without opposition the lower house Wednesdays passes the concurrent resolution to submit the woman suffrage bill to New York voters. The bill goes to the senate where passage and the governor's signature are regarded as certain.
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New York
United Perons
Albans
Wodnesday
Senate
Jury Returns Verdict Against Two Women
The jury found Annie Rader and Alice of Port guilty of keeping a Brandy House. The court also heard witnesses in an assault and battery case against Judson Coe.
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Annie Rader
Alice
Posrt
Judson Coe
DuBois Defeats Clearfield in High School Basketball
DuBois High defeated Clearfield High 42 to 6 before about 400 fans in DuBois. The contest featured spirited play, strong defense, and notable performances by Lynn Randled, Hap Gilling, and Mitchell with Neff supporting. Clearfield’s early lead faded as DuBois gained momentum and control.
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Clearfield High School
DuBois
Siong Mhany
Clearfield
Sill
Panssutawney
M.C. A
Punxsutawney
DuBois Courier
DuBois High
Clearfield High
Cape
Oie
Questi
Lynn
Rele
Flega
Auditors Detail Clearfield County Costs and Assets
The 1914 auditors report shows county assets above liabilities by 73771.68 and outlines expenses for court maintenance 2242.62, jail upkeep 2842.67, bridges 5915.47, and salaries totaling 21749.46. Major payments include court reporters 2224.56 and district attorney 2824.20, with Commonwealth costs at 11450.43.
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Clearfield County Cofitams
Sandy Lick Creek
Shevitt
Hospital Whist Club Reports Prosperous Year
The Hospital Bridge Whist Club shows a fruitful year with 302 73 paid toward an Xray machine and a remaining treasury for next payments. It has 59 members from Curwensville and Clearfield, hosting duties shared by members, with thanks to Fred B. Leavy and Leitzinger Bros for chairs and venue. Tea and cakes followed the meeting on Leitzinger Bros fifth floor.
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Hospital Bridge
Curwensville
Clearfield
Fred B. Leavy
Leitzinger Bros
Singleton Bell
Roland - Wright +rec
Leitzinger Bros’. Department. Store
Week of Voting Urges Subscriptions for Prize Trips
Two more days remain in the first voting period of the Progress contest urging Young and Ladies Who Wish to Win to boost subscriptions. Candidates are advised to work hard to maximize vote gains. deposits before Saturday night increase chances for grand tours and other prizes at the end of the race.
Steamer Iowa Sunk In Lake Michigan
The Iowa of the Goodrich Lake line sank three miles from the Chicago river in Lake Michigan. Seventy crew abandoned ship and trek through ice toward shore amid fear of a crush by ice floes. Captain Stoffelbaum did not send a wireless alert while Captain Garland led the life saving crew toward the scene. The Graeme Steward also moved to assist. A separate Washington Committee meeting of the county’s Washington party will convene tomorrow at 11 in E. W. Tess’s office.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Stoffelbaum
Garland
Goodrich Line
Graeme Steward
Washington
Washington Party
E. W. Tess
Firealarm System Contract Awarded by Borough
Borough council approved a fire alarm system contract after bids from Star Bleck Jet Fire Alarm Co and Granville Fire Alarm Car. The award went to Granville Fire Alarm Car of New York City for 2230 dollars. Water supply adequacy and liability for fire losses were also addressed.
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J. R. Jacobs
E. W. Hess
Martin and
Spruce Streets
Martin Street
W. H. Paterson
Shade Tree Commission
Ward Logan
Star, Bleck. Jet! Fire Alarm Co
Newark
Granville
New York City
Heck
Fourth Ward
Water Company
Germany In Doubt as to Her Victory
Berliners doubt victory as official predictions are challenged by the Berliner Tageblatt. The article notes uncertainty about Germany's future strength versus the Allies, signaling a shift in morale and realization that final triumph may not be assured.
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Germany
Hhey
Germany May Try to Land Force in England
London reports from Copenhagen via Exchange Telegraph suggest Emperor William’s Wilhemshaven visit signals German plans to disrupt British troop and munitions transport. Possible mobilization at Wilhelmshaven and a two-pronged approach may see a southern fleet engagement while another squadron moves north to cover an England landing.
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Germany
England
London
The
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
William
Wilhelmshaven
Tops
Scarborough
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Bergmann
Vo Huhl
Asis Minor
Wild Life League
Rome
Ross & Woods
Gost
Hospital Whist
Iowa
Gallet Preces
Copenhager
Berliner Tégeblatt
Peoterday
Weed Prassy
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