Second American Ship Destroyed by a Mine
Berlin reports two American vessels sunk by mines off the German coast, the Evelyn and the Carib, with several crew missing or rescued. United Press dispatches describe naval experts fearing severe exposure for survivors and concern over potential international complications. Senator Butler urges restraint, opposing steps toward war while stressing economic and peace considerations.
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London
Evelyn
Gerard
Washington
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Conan
Bremerhaven
Evelyn War
Iz Mising
Picker
All Fay
Evelea
Wile Bonss
German Submarine Sinks Another British Steamer
Paris reports a German submarine fired on the steamer Victoria from Boulogne to Folkestone, missing as the ship slowed. Earlier, Oakley was torpedoed and sunk near Folkestone, with crew landed at Dover. another vessel sunk near Ramsgate may be the same ship.
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Siy United Prew
London
Vesel Oakley
Polkestone
Dover
Ramsgate
Admiralty
English
France
England
Victoria
Boulogne
Felkestone
Miere
Dynamite Found in Japanese Building at Fair
A janitor discovered a partly burned dynamite stick in the basement of the Japanese building at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Authorities kept details quiet as the incident sparked strong reactions among Japanese residents and concerns in Tokyo.
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San Francisco
Tokio
Coalport Man's Body Still Unclaimed
In Toss County a Coalport resident, long owner of a shop in Canipert, lies unclaimed after death. Undertaker Mebinson and Son report the body as unclaimed for about 30 years, while the Chemical Society in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania are cited in unclear connections.
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Coalport
Toss County
Canipert
Beyre
Werk Agatemical Society
Philadelphia
Panxsvia Avey Sect
Converts at Brookville Revival End Six-Week Campaign
In Brookville on February 24 Evangelist Robert E. Johnson and party concluded six weeks of revival with attendance over 110 009 and 1 920 conversions. Collected 2900 entirely to the evangelist. A Delicious Supper for over 250 guests was hosted by the Y M C A auxiliary showing waffles baked by the watch wizard with rapid skill and tables decked in flowers.
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Brookville
Robert E
Bob) Johnson
Santiago Officers Accused By Gains
Washington news reports a court martial of four officers tied to an explosion incident. Details are fragmentary. the proceeding is influenced by the Navy Department and Secretary Daniele’s anticipated approval.
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Gains
Washington
Cour Martial
Rantsapo
A. Roward
10 &Sy
May Pay For Drunkards Dependents Bill In Ohio
Columbus Feb. 24 Payment of state compensation to dependents of drunkards is the plan in a bill introduced in the Ohio legislature by Rep Van S Deston of Miami county Teaton would have liquor interests pay the bill and the state award under a system like the present workmen s compensation act Other measures include banning display of red or black flags hostility to the established government a prohibition on skunks and a rule that no one not even the owner may drive without a state exam The capital punishment measure assigns dates for electrocution to the governor and several bills may be enacted but many have already been smothered in committee Also announced was a sale at U B Church featuring bread pies cakes aprons and fancy work with a 10 cent lunch on Sunday afternoon and evening Feb 26.
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Columbus
Ohio
van S. Deston
Miami County
Teaton
E!l
Germans Halt in March on Warsaw
Berlin reports General Von Hindenburg halted his weary army a few miles inside Russia and will not press farther toward Warsaw. The Allies in the West pause offensive actions to relieve pressure on Russia while fighting continues near Rheims, Treves, and in the Vosges. Strong rail and supply problems hamper operations as both sides assess progress.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
Russia
Warsaw
Germany
London
Tong Line
Tpres
Champagne
Rheims
Woevre
Vosges
Alsace
European War Boosts U S Economy Says Rep Moss
Representative Moss of Indiana predicts a new era of agricultural revival and higher wheat prices, arguing European conflict raises demand for American farm products. He cites longer work now, transport improvements, and the need for continued farm production to sustain national wealth.
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Representative Moss
Indiana
Robert Reed Relates Friend's Death And War Relief
In a letter from Beirut to Clearfield, Robert Reed describes the sudden death of Dr. Moore, a college star and friend. Reed discusses his Red Cross relief duties, employment work, and efforts to clean the city amid wartime hardship, noting conditions and aims of the American community. Public remarks from Cincinnati readers begin to appear as educators convene.
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Robert Reed
Frank B. Reed
Beirut
Syria
Moore
Robert
Clearfield
Red Cross
Immigration debate eyeing stronger US laws in 1916
Washington reports discuss seeking tougher immigration measures. The Burnett bill failed by four votes in the House, while Senate sentiment favors restriction. Proponents plan to present data on insanity claims and costs, arguing for control at the source amid war-time pressures. Miss Olive Yoder of DuBois will visit Miss Byrd McGarvey tomorrow.
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United States
House
Burnett
Wilson
Senate
Barnett
Gardner
White House
Stewart Paton
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Olive Yoder
DuBois
Byrd McGarve Qi
Agricultural Revival Speech Promises Prosperity for Farmers
The speaker, a farmer, laments wartime hardship but foresees a new commercial era after the agricultural revival. He predicts prosperity for all industries, urges Americans to work in any field, and envisions national wealth beyond past dreams.
British Transport Sunk In the English Channel
An unofficial report says a British transport, 192 tons, was sunk in the English Channel near Beachy Head on February 21 after a German claim from Berlin. Rumors linked the Frangoine Chime torpedoing south of Beachy Head and distress reported off Hastings. The British cabinet plans retaliation and may embargo food shipments to Germany.
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London
English Channel
Berlin
Beachyhead
New Haven
Hastings
Seaxion
British Isles
Gimany
Stone Breaks Rail and Engine Overturns Near Mountain
Three men injured as a freight engine on the New York Central derails after striking a stone that rolled onto the track. The engine toppled onto its side and six cars derailed. engineer George McClellan suffered a crushed ankle while other crew members escaped by jumping clear.
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New York Central
George McClellan
Married in Maryland License Issued in Cumberland
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Cumberland Maryland to John Raymond Wright and Margaret Elizabeth Tyatt both of Clearfield.
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Cumberland
Mil
John Raymond Wright
Margaret Elizabeth Tyatt, Hoth of
Clearfield
Four Burn To Death In St Louis Tragedy
St Louis on February 24 reports a deadly fire at a home following a blaze that began in a nearby grocery store. John Stargdemon and his daughters Lioy aged 15 and seed 13 along with son Harold aged 14 perished, while Dean Stargdemon escaped by jumping from an upstairs window.
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St Louis
John Stargdemon
Lioy
Seed
Harold
Dean Stargdemon
Food requisition tightens in Germany and Anatria
London reports Berlin and Vienna indicate the food crisis worsens daily. Austria orders rye barley and wheat to the government for distribution to all citizens, with owners paid. Government calls the move a precautionary measure.
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London
Berlin
Vienna
Germany
Anatria
Red Rose impresses crowd at new opera house
A full house welcomed The Red Rose last evening with rave comments. Miss Zoe Barnett, prima donna, captivated the audience as the company delivered up to date singing and dancing amid splendid scenery and attractive costumes. W A Dewalt of Tennessee visited Clearfield.
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Zoe Barnett
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