Russians Gain Edge as Germans Withdraw in Poland
Russian forces press advantage in Poland near the Bzura river and Vistula, claiming German trenches seized at Witkowice and a retreat underway. Paris reports a German airplane shot down near the Oise and La Bassee region bombardments continue amid ruins at Soigpons and Sornez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Kateer
LaBassee Regum
Bomhard Soiseme
Warsaw
Bzura Forktion
Witkowice
Poland
Paris
Oise
la Bassee
Soigpons
Sornez
Ypres
Nieuport
Kaiser Tells Troops He's Sure To Win
Berlin dispatch says the Kaiser visited troops along the Rawka river and spoke to each battalion promising victory and renewed valor. He conferred with General Von Hindenburg and asked about Poles in Germany’s new possessions.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Rawka
von Hindenburg
Poland
Germany
Maynard to Present Organ Recital at Trinity Church
On Friday evening February 12 Miss Hele Louise Maynaji of Williamsport a Guilmant Organ school graduate in New York will give an organ recital at Trinity M E Church starting at o clock She will be assisted by Miss Mary Mitchell and Miss Annie I Wrigley A silver offering will be taken at the close of the recital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hele
Louise Maynaji
Williamaport
Guilmant @Organ school
New York
Trinity M. E
Mary Mitchell
Annie I. Wrigley
AWK DAMAGE CASE CONTINUED BY COURT
Mrs Ste Hawk sues Bickford Fire Brick Co for damages over her husband’s death in 1914. The case was adjourned to the next court date with out of court settlement discussions noted. Witnesses from Gram plan were summoned and discharged by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste Hawk
Bickford Fire/ Brick Co
Susband
Zames
Gram Plan
Scott
Pennsylvania births exceed deaths in November 1914
Pennsylvania health department figures show November 1914 births reaching 18 812 while deaths totaled 8 856 with 778 still births. Pneumonia claimed 793 lives, Brights disease 610, tuberculosis 610, and mine and rail accidents caused multiple fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Sheavy
State Department of Health
Pneumonis
Bright
United Mine Workers Re-elect Old Officers
The three international officers of the United Mine Workers of America were re-elected for a two year term. President John P White and Vice President Frank J Hayes faced no opposition, while William Green defeated W L Simms of Linton Indiana for secretary treasurer 122768 votes to 45378. Mississippi Baptists Meet in Meridian Miss Feb 9 Delegates arrive for three day annual state Baptist Men's convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
The
Stellers
Indianapolis
John P. White
Frank J. Hayes
William Green
W. L. Simme
Linton
Ind
Green
Simms
Meridian
Miss
Germany Seizes All Wireless Stations in the Reich
Berlin Feb 9 officials have taken over all wireless stations within German territory. They aim to secure the widest circulation of facts across several countries for official use only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
President Discusses Safety of Vessels
Washington notes an informal discussion by the President and cabinet on neutral ships in newly proclaimed war zones around Britain and Ireland. The Luzitania incident and German naval replies prompt inquiries on neutrals aboard merchant ships and possible U.S. information sharing with Britain and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Priseon
Great Britain
Ireland
United States
Germany
Water supply in the East End faces widespread shortages
Residents in the Fourth ward report days with little or no water as factories draw heavily from a limited 6 inch main on Daisy street and a 4 inch line on Rigler avenue. Citizens press Water Company official Mr Newling for faster pipe upgrades, metering to curb waste, and reliable day service, with plans to replace pipelines by June or July and to inspect individual user charges with the Public Service Commission.
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Wrearth
Fourth Ward
Hase
Neviing
Theyr Water Company
State Water Commission
Newling
Rigier Avenue
Moose Creels
Lees
Dory Street
court_house
Public Service Commission
Campaigner push for higher Mothers Pensions in Pennsylvania
Pittsburg February 9. The Mothers Pension League of Allegheny County prepares to present a petition to Harrisburg with signatures of over 29,000 citizens urging a larger appropriation and extension of the pension system to every county. The league crafted amendments for 1915 and plans to address every state senator and representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Mothers’ Pension League
Alehens County
Harrinburg
Teague
Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Union
Lesgee
League
Senate
House of Representatives
Grand Jury Recommends County Bridge Relocation
The Grand Jury reports Clearfield County faces a dangerous bridge over Clearfield Creek near the county home between Clearfield and Woodland. It recommends relocating the county bridge to ease travel, asks County Commissioners to act, and suggests formal hearings after a view of the site.
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Clearfield
Eck
Grand Jury
Cleerfield Creek
Et Clearfield
Ial Lawrence
Cleactigia County
Tia
Ereat
Enort
Enosledge
Countty Commis
County officials to consider actions after dangerous bridge condition
The county commissioners state they will consider the matter and meet the wishes of the public. It is believed the railroad company responsible for the dangerous condition of the street and bridge through its line should be required to aid in removing the peril to human life now existing at the bridge.
Dry Goods Men Fight Federal Regulation
United Press report from New York quotes F Colburn Pinkham secretary treasurer of the National Retail Dry Goods Association calling for members to come forward to refute charges by labor groups. He says business is on the defensive as government action and public opinion threaten commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Department
F. Colburn Pinkham
Outies
Tomortrow
Pinkham
Two Birthday Celebrations Mark Washington Day
Washington February 9 reports U S Representatives Dixon Indiana and Claypool Ohio observing birthday anniversaries. Dixon marks 583 and Claypool 36.7 in a Progress 55 advertiser note.
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Hirthday
Washington
Dixon
Indiana
Claypool
Oia
Road speed reform and licensing proposal debated
The federation backs strict enforcement of license exams for drivers and a uniform statewide speed rule up to 30 miles per hour in open country, with penalties for reckless driving and state authorization needed for local speed signs. Also discussed are road-building goals and land area figures connected to the current project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Pittshwtr
Philaphi
State Highway Department
Clearfield R. F No 2 noted local items and hints
The column mentions Dan Bradford of West Front street undergoing gallstone surgery at Clearfield hospital and recovering. Raymond Ogden plans to open a coal mine on Coco Farm or Plegal Place. J E Green near selling Pleasant Dete farm. hints about local editorials, a rabbit season, and Belgian versus German stock with references to beer and cheese observations.
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Adam
Dan Bradford
West
Clearfield Hospital
Raymond Ogden
Coco Farm
Plegal Place
J. E. Green
Jess Wall
Green
Ein
Grampian Notes Includeillness Joys and Local Visits
Jas Horne Jr recovering from typhoid pneumonia but not yet able to leave home. A large group from Grampian visited Je Ann Flynn in the Irish settlement near Grampian. Grampian youth group spent Saturday in Curwensville. St Bonaventure Catholic church debt paid off, leaving the congregation nearly debt free. H B Clare, employed in Harrisburg, has returned there.
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Jas. Horne, Jr
Grampian
Je Ann Flynn
Grampan
Tharsis
Curwensville
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church of
H. B. Clare
Harrisburg
Suffrage Resolution Adopted by House in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on an unspecified date, the House passed a suffrage resolution 180 to 71 proposing a constitutional amendment to give women the ballot. The vote was previously 131 to 170, and the measure now requires Senate approval to be submitted to voters next fall.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
Fragmentary note on a Sunday evening audience
The readable text describes a large audience gathered Sunday evening with an unresolved fragment mentioning a vacation and a continuation into an unclear event. No clear names, places, or dates emerge to identify entities or actions.
Zeppelin warfare debate in Berlin interview sparks pride
An interview from Berlin discusses Zeppelins and civilian harm, amid Britain's resolve to crush Germany. The count argues Zeppelins could shorten war and save lives by delaying full mobilization, while opponents fear indiscriminate aerial attacks.
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Poroute
Frederickshn
Berlin
Great Britain
London
England
Germany
Kithe
Ferdinand
Briglaiyttes
Militar
Zeppel
Local Option Bill Introduced in House
Harrisburg February 9 The local option bill backed by Governor Brumbaugh was introduced in the house by George W Williams chair of the law and order committee and will be referred to that panel The Brumbaugh child labor bill was sent to the senate and then back to committees for action Also listed were appropriations for Indiana hospital 4000 320 000 and Mercy hospital at Attonea 35060 with other current hospital funds specified
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Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
House of Representatives
George W. Williams
Tinga
Law and Order Committee
Senate
Marshall Philip
Venango County
Snyder
McClain
Judiciary General “Committee
Indiana Hospital
Indiana
Mercy Hospital
Atteona
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Bzura
Russian Poland
Gumin
Borsimow
Ger ‘Aman
East Prussian
Geentry
Tilsit
Gumbinnen
Lipno
West Poland
Berjimow
Bsura River
Belimow
Gumm Amad Bor“Jiman
Vistula
Sierpec
East Prussia
Aly United
Prem
Maynard
Neal
George W. Snyder
Westley Moore
Kylertown
Rogers
Coin Township School Board
Covington
Erhard Io
Soland
Knox
United Mine Workers
Wireless
United Prem
Woman's Vounteer
Women’s Volunteer Reserve
War Office
East End
Mr. Newling
Water Company
Jarawn
New ‘County Bridge
Ludge Bell Inderses
Grand Fury
Clear Seld County
Lrthen
Buckeye
A. Hilt
Calted
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