Wilson Shapes Food Embargo Threat Amid European Tensions
Washington reports indicate President Wilson may impose an airtight embargo on all foodstuffs if England and Germany do not yield. Britain has submitted proposals to end neutral trade threats, with diplomats noting tentative support from Germany though Britain’s stance will drive the next move.
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Bill to Pay Farmers For Cattle Killed by Goat
In Harrispurg on Feb 25 Governor Brumbaugh approved a bill granting 51,000 to cover the state's share in stamping out the Trot and mouth disease. The United States covers half the slaugher cost. about 20,000 cattle have been killed with expected total costs near 1,000,000. Arrangements will promptly compensate farmers whose cattle were killed.
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Banister finds body of missing wife in double tragedy
Charles Bergstrom, a farmer in Pennsylvania, awakened at 2 am to find his wife missing. Her lifeless body was found hanging from a rope attached to a balcony on the second floor, her death ruled a self-inflicted act.
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Carranza General Plans aill Taxes
Washington February 25 report says General Obregon orders massive taxes on Mexico City business and property, 0.75 percent on banks and firms, with imprisonment or confiscation for nonpayment by next Friday. Foreign firms taxed by capital, private taxpayers face extra amounts. Mrs Me Mease has returned from visit to her father at Qeceos.
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No License Applications Made in Redford County
Redford Pa Feb 25. License court in Redford county saw no applicants today. The court remains against granting licenses and saloon licenses, with the session again not hearing any applicants. Bedford county also reports no applicants in this district.
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Longman and Martinez Paint Makers Ad Claim
To The Citizens of Clearfield and Vicinity the L M Semi-Mised Real Paints have been used across the United States and in South America. The ad boasts tests under many conditions proving value and invites readers to see another page for instructions to make their own paint and save sixty cents per gallon.
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French Aviators Shell German Trains and Station
French aviators played a key role in repelling German forces in the Carpathians. They circled over the railway station where Kaiser's troops were stationed and fired shells at trains, hindering the assault on Maria Theresa before it began.
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British steamer West Coast mined crew and passengers saved
London reports the British steamer West Coast was mined or torpedoed off Beachhead yesterday. The entire crew and all passengers landed safely at Portsmouth. The admiralty confirmed the sinking of the Deptford near Scarborough with one crew loss. The Gotha captured at Montevideo en route to Kronprinz Wilhelm, taken to the Falkland Islands. Continued on Page
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Englishman regrets not using aeroplane to destroy Mexican rebel army
London correspondent recounts an English pilot's plan during the 1913 Orosco rebellion to bomb rebel forces in Mexico from El Paso. He secretly hid a aeroplane near the border, awaiting a chance to strike, later joining the Royal Flying Corps. The tale reflects wartime aviation ambitions and dangers.
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Safety First Convention Opens in New York Today
United Prev New York Feb 25 The Safety First Society of New York opened its first national convention to organize independent associations into a strong national body. Moving pictures will show what safety means in factories and elsewhere.
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Former Clearfield Citizen Dies in Virginia Home
Obituary notes Cap tain L Boxley a former Clearfield resident and builder of the Tonnel in 1904 dies at his Trevil lians home in Louisa county Virginia at age sixty nine after a brief illness from heart enlargement. The Roanoke Times account dated February 23 records his death Sunday night.
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Body of man found on tracks near Phillipsburg murder suspected
Miners discovered a mutilated body beside the Pennsylvania rails one mile below Graham station. Identified as Hurley by coworkers, the 50-year-old lived near the track. Police seek a suspect described as Italian, 5 ft 10 in, about 170 pounds, age 21, brown eyes, black hair, speaking broken English, wearing a dark blue suit and faded brown tie.
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Italy May Enter Present War
Berlin reports a sudden change in Italian attitude causing concern in diplomatic quarters. The reasons for Italy's shifted stance are not yet explained, and observers note the development as a significant potential turning point in the war dynamics. The item mentions Mrs. E J Bouton visiting Balladwhis with friends Wednesday morning.
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Attempt to Dynamite Mine Near Punxy
A dynamite blast near Punxsutawney at the Anita Coal Mining Co. Berwind-White number 7 mine damaged the tipple scales and scale office. An earlier attempt with a single stick caused a hole in the scales but little other damage. the motive appears to be to disable the mine, though the act was unsuccessful.
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Russians Captured by Germans in Fortified Stronghold
Berlin reports German troops stormed a fortified stronghold yesterday and took over 10,000 Russian prisoners after heavy fighting. Germans also seized twenty guns and substantial war material while admitting a separate Russian advance east of Bolimow where Russians pushed toward German lines.
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Sayville
Ityainyez
Contest Judges Named for High Class Event Draws Subscriptions
In this district contest judges are named as Tomomre The Vethig. Subscriptions determine winners with the end draw showing two more. Ladies are counted by their own efforts. race stands across districts with a final standing expected Saturday as a great rush builds.
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Progress contest nears end with final vote tally
Two final days remain for the Progress popular contest as hopeful young women race to maximize subscriptions and votes. Official judges will count and award prizes with integrity, and contestants are urged to rally friends for yearlong subscriptions. The itinerary for a California trip tied to the contest is detailed, including San Francisco, San Diego, El Paso, New Orleans, and a voyage to New York before returning to Clearfield.
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K of C Delegation Heads to Lock Haven This Sunday
The local K of C will depart next Sunday morning on the Pennsylvania train and gather councils from Altoona Johnstown Tyrone and other towns at Yone. They will ride a special to Lock Haven to organize a council with Claudine and others joining en route.
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