Wilhelmina Seized At Falmouth After Storm Heavy Losses
The US flag steamer Wilhelmina was seized in Falmouth by British officials acting on London instructions. Cargo of foodstuffs destined for Germany will be unloaded and later purchased by Britain to avoid losses. The ship suffered severe storm damage in the Atlantic with bridge and wheel carried away and decks torn. Captain Brewer remarked on the ferocity of the gale during the voyage.
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Sayn
Falmouth
Eng
United States
London
Germany
Wilhelmina
Atlantic
Wihelminge
Great Britain
England
St Falmouts
Brewer
Organ Recital by Miss Helen Maynard in Trinity M. E. Church
Recital announced by Miss Helen Louise Maynard of Williamsport a Guilmant School graduate with Miss Annie F. Wrigley Miss Mery Mitchell as sopranos at Trinity M. E. Church Friday February 12 at 7 PM program includes Allegro from Third Sonata Basset Ave Maria Bach selections Mendelssohn Cantilena and more with violin solo and organ pieces by Beethoven and others
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Helen Louise Maynard
Williamsport
Guilmont Organ School
New York City
Annie F. Wrigley
Mery Mitchell
Trinity M. E
Shelley
A. Cavating
Minuet
Miss Wrigley
Bach
Sewerene Tery Gene Ee Barrett
Adeeceeeus
Bohn -Beethoven
Athalia
Mendelssohn
Cantilena
Matthews
Hosanne
Office Hours On Lincoln's Birthday
The post office will be open tomorrow from 11 o clock until 12 o'clock in the morning and from 7 o'clock in the evening in observance of Lincoln's Birthday.
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Lincoln
Tomor
Zancoin
Democrats Not Taking Active Part in Legislature
Harrisburg dispatch reports Democrats outnumbered four to one by Republicans with no effort to advance or block bills. The piece compares current inactivity to the 1913 session and notes minimal minority engagement in both chambers. Also records a 1915 wedding: Loyd Rawles and Bessie Foster wed February 8 at Woodland United Brethren church.
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Harrisburg
Woodland
Loyd Rawles
Mies Bessie Foster
Wallaceton
United Brethren Church
B. G. Spessard
Russians Retreating In Poland
Vienna reports further Russian setbacks as forces retreat from Bukowina toward Vorona. Allied Avetrians and German units press the retreat while Russians fail to advance into Hungary despite renewed efforts.
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Poland
Vienna
Bukowina
Vorona
Hungary
Fighting in France intensifies as planes duels rise
Paris reports both sides rely on modern warfare with aeroplanes crossing border lines to start artillery duels from the Aisne to the Sea. Heavy fighting continues, with German attempts at Harles repulsed and fighting increasing in Champagne Merphrese while Vosges fog limits clashes. A miner, Oscar Miller, injured by a coal stove explosion at Paterson mines. Harrisburg's Joseph Phillips proposes $20,000 for Clearfield hospital.
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Paris
Eboth
Aisne
Harles
Champagne
Merphrese
Vosges Ie
Oscar Miller
Paterson
Miller
Joseph Phillips
Harrisburg
Clearfield Hospital
Charities push state use plan and compulsory feeble minded care
Philadelphia notes urge a broad legislative program by the public charities association. The plan includes compulsory commitment of alleged feeble minded persons for observation and treatment, state use of prison labor, and rapid site selection for two new state hospitals for the insane.
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Charities Commission
Philadelphia
Public Charities Association
Charities Association
Arno P. Mowitz
Harrisburg
Robert E. Cripps
The
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Pennsylvania
Cripps
Evil Associations Said to Drive Inmates at Huntingdon
A biennial report on 959 inmates at the Pennsylvania Industrial School in Huntingdon for 1913-34 shows 375 blaming evil associations for their crimes, 195 offering no excuse, 195 citing intemperance, 59 lacking work, 39 denying guilt, 5 blaming home, and one referencing bad Nick Carter literature. ages averaged 19 years 15 months and 150 crime types were charged. A Knights of St George euchre in St Francis Hall drew 15 tables with prizes to Miss Gertrude McDonald and Skillen.
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Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory
Huntingdon
T. B. Patton
Nick Carter
Knights of St. George
St. Francis Hall
Mise Gertro
McDonald and
Skillen
Amendments to Public Service Law Stir Talk in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on February 11 there is discussion of amending the public service law. Proposals include making Henry Houck ex officio chairman of the public service commission, easing complainants' access to hearings, and lowering entry costs. Governors consider reducing commissioners from seven to five and expanding home rule for municipalities. Awaiting senate confirmation on Tener appointees, with a possible meeting of executive nomination committee after March 1. Also notes social visit: Mr and Mrs Scott McKelvy and daughter Lucile hosted by Mr and Mrs Chester Twigg in Philadelphia.
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Harrisburg
Public Service
Henry Houck
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Public Service Commission
Senate
Houck
Brumbaugh
Eight Days M Vote For Added Cash Prizes
Voters race to December end as the Progressrtour contest offers $5000 in added cash prizes. Fifteen awards will be made on Feb 20 after final counts by a neutral committee of business leaders. Bonus ballots boost daily subscriptions and club gains, encouraging contestants to maximize votes and subscriptions in the final stretch.
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Snow
Potato Riots Erupt in Copenhagen Market Shutdown
Copenhagen reports a day of potato riots as the municipal market closes early due to no stock. Crowds chant cries of shortage while breweries are ordered to cut output, reflecting rising hunger pressures and price concerns.
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United Prens
London
Copenhagen
End Water Supply Compared With 1914 Drought
The East End water report notes smaller supply and higher use by large users, showing January consumption below the 1914 fourth quarter average. Officials blame waste and pipe freezing as causes of the reduced supply during the drought, with metered large users consuming more gallons.
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East End
Tay End
Nevin
Drouth
Peri
President Wilson Loses Bid On Ship Purchase Bill
Washington Feb 11 President Wilson failed to push his ship purchase bill through the Senate after a 54 hour session. The adjournment vote was 48 to 46 with Norris and Kenyon among Republicans switching to prolong the deadlock. Senators Weeks and Randell were absent or paired. Democrats urged rest, but the ship measure stalled as the session neared its end.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Weeks
Ransdell
Norris
Kenyor
Noesris
le Folletts
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