French Take Steinbach After Severe Fighting in Alsace
Paris and Berlin confirm Steinbach in upper Alsace fell to French forces after days of brutal combat amid rain and mud. French troops recaptured positions west of Cernay, and gains were announced at Steinbach and nearby areas as German defenses collapsed under bayonet counterattacks. Additional dispatches note Belgian artillery in action and reported but unconfirmed gains near Ypres and La Bassée.
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State Aid Encourages Greater Immigration
Fred D. Sherman reported that 33 fertilica have moved to Northern Minnesota over the last 16 months, despite poor immigration months. He noted Minnesota has 1,000,000 acres of undeveloped land, much of it tamarac swamp, being drained with state aid to spur settlement.
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Milton Lawhead Loses Arm in New York Yards
Milton H Lawhead, about 52, suffered a severe accident in the New York yards when struck by an engine. His arm was crushed and amputated by Dr. Stewart at a hospital after being taken there shortly after the incident. He worked for the Clearfield Clay Working Company and lives with his sister Mrs. Rogers. He rested comfortably but in great pain after surgery.
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Stewart
Clearfield Clay Working Company
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Though, of Her, All Right Mothe Bobby Candy Exchange
A playful dialog fragment shows a boy confessing he ate candy to avoid leaving his sister hungry. A desk scene features a man asking for help from a porter, with a light tone about not being too rough. The quotes mix a joke about sibling care with a hotel lobby interaction.
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Boston Transcript
Porter
Rastus
Washington Star
Fatal Fight Over Hotel Property in Ferento Saloon
In Buffalo on January 5, Alphonso Ferento aged 38 Tony Toreto aged 30 and Roco Olarande were wounded by bullets after drawing guns during a dispute over hotel property at Ferento's saloon.
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Buffalo
Alphonso Ferento
Tony Toreto
Roco Olarande
Ferento
Fatal Chicago robbery ends in officer’s death
In Chicago this morning two highwaymen attempted a drug store robbery. Officer John Sensman was shot while trying to arrest one suspect, dying. James O Neat was also killed and George Hensey fatally wounded as the attackers escaped with a colored man.
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John Sensman
James O jNeat
George Hensey
French Soldiers Build Cosy Frontline Villages Amid War
United Press correspondent William Philip Cimms observes French soldiers constructing neat sapling houses with thatched roofs and shaded gardens behind the front. The camps feature walkways, glass windows, and improvised libraries, while inhabitants maintain cheerfulness and humor despite danger.
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William Philip Cimms
United Press
New York
Saint-Minehouid
Eddess
Miller Baker revival draws large Trinity Church crowd
Evangelistic services at Trinity 4. E. church drew an unusually large audience last evening, defying a typical off night. Mr Miller argued that hypocrites abound outside the church while praising the town’s decision to secure his services. Tonight he will lecture on a revival in jail and the sheriff converted with Baker and the chorus providing music.
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Secretary Wilson Seeks Settlement of Ohio Coal Strike
Secretary Wilson said he would do anything to readjust the Ohio coal strike. He would meet with Representative Francis of Ohio to discuss possible actions. If arbitrators are chosen they would be impartial outsiders representing both sides and a neutral business man.
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United Press
Washington
William B. Wilson
Isher
Ohio
Francis
September Morn chorus girl files complaint in Williamsport
Katherine Rich, a chorus girl in September Morn, appealed to Alderman Paul alleging she was slapped by the show's manager in Delaware on Wednesday and claiming ten dollars, a half week's salary, is owed. The alderman sent a policeman to the opera house to interview the show manager. The dispute was settled amicably.
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Katherine Rich
Paul
Dellefonte
Aldeman
Avas Settie
Kansas School Children Start Agriculture Texts in Kansas
Kansas students began studying agriculture from new textbooks compiled to cover Sunflower State farming conditions. The state printer issued the books as Kansas Agricultural College professors prepared the manuscript for use in schools.
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Topeks
Kansas
Kansas Agricultural College
1914 Fire Record Shows Low Losses in Clearfield Borough
The 1914 fire record for Clearfield Borough reports fourteen alarms, six false, with three major fires causing about 8000 in damage and most losses covered by insurance. Key incidents include the Raftsman’s Journal office, Mechanics Hall, and Clearfield Hardware Co. fire, plus a wood shed and a River Street residence fire. Total yearly loss under 10000.
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Raftsjmaains Journal
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Third Ward
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River Street
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Russians and Germans clash near Petrograd front
Washington reports focus on child labor law at a New Year conference with Jane Addams Julia Lathrop and Secretary Wilson. Meanwhile war updates from Petrograd indicate ongoing fighting along central Poland fronts with Russian forces inflicting heavy penalties and capturing prisoners as Austrians suffer defeats.
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Washington
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Julia C. Lathrop
Childrens' Bureau
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Sudden Death of Well Known Young Woman
Mrs. Musser of Tyrone, formerly Annette Bilger, died suddenly from appendicitis after an operation. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bilger of Market Street, she leaves husband, one child, parents, a brother Frank and sister Nellie. Mr. Bilger traveled to Florida when news broke. Sister Bliss Nellie Bilger was away at Indiana normal.
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Indiana Normal
Odd Barber Pole Attracts Attention In City Display
Cheater Smeade placed a black and white barber pole with a gold ball atop beneath the Dimeling hotel, attracting attention as a sign. County auditors G W Bell A G Woodward and T E Moore organized yesterday morning and began auditing books in the courthouse for the year 1514.
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Dimeling Hotel
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A. G. Woodward
T. E. Moore
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Germany May Have To Explain
Washington suggests Germany may need to explain its role in Britain’s discussion over seizures of contraband shipments. The issue centers on neutrality laws and whether Germany’s actions warrant an official explanation.
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Washington
Great Britain
Clerk Finds Hidden Cash On Market Street
A courthouse clerical worker named Johnston recovered a package containing 497.04 dollars on Market Street near Second Street. The owner, alerted by Johnston, had the money retrieved, following earlier instances of Johnston finding money on Clearfield streets.
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Second Street
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Kaiser Says Bell Fight Until He Wins Victory
Berlin dispatch reports the emperor met the commanding general and attended divine service at field headquarters on New Year’s Day. He stated the army will not lay down arms until a complete victory is achieved. The report also mentions Hon. S. Elfiet of Reynoldsville visiting Clearfield.
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Victore
German Airmen Kill Hundred With Bombs
United Press reports four Pullman cars on a Buffalo and Ohio express derailed by a flange break near Dun Kirk. An official statement says two German airmen bombed British munition stores at Condge kerke and Rosendael, destroying several buildings and killing about one hundred people.
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