Aerial War Remains Main Feature in France and Belgium
London reports daily French bombing of Dunkirk with many casualties. German air bases near Ghent loom as next Zeppelin target. Four major battles continue in France and Alsace with no clear advantage to either side. Argonne remains stubborn and offensive by Germans. Alsace battles halted by weather and German reinforcements.
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France
Alsace
Pershes
Argonne
Poland
United Trees
London
Belgium
Dunkirk
Ghent
Germany
Terthes
Siessons
Ainse
Berlin
Sennheim
House Votes Down Suffrage Bill
Washington January 12 Woman suffrage as a national proposition was beaten in the house by a 174 to 24 vote. The anti suffragists claim a decisive defeat though a gain of sixteen votes would shift the result when the issue returns. The resolution drew more support than expected from both sides.
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Washington
House of Representatives
County National Directors Reelected Old Officials
At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the County National bank held yesterday the twelfth inst twelve of the old directors were elected for the ensuing year This embraced the entire retiring slate except TH J Patton who retires from all national bank directorships under the federal reserve act The directors reorganized electing the former staff Hi B Powell President A B Shaw Vice President R J Fulton Cashier ILC Wright Asst Cashier
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County National Bank
Eer
TH. J. Patton
B. Powell
A. B. Shaw
R. J. Fulton
ILC
Lumber Dealers Discuss Insurance at Nebraska Convention
Lumber dealers from across Nebraska gathered in Omaha for the annual Nebraska Lumber Dealers Association meeting. Leaders may push anti discrimination insurance measures as agents seek state legislature approval.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska Lumber Dealers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening
The Chamber of Commerce will meet in the arbitration room at the courthouse next Tuesday evening January 19. Officers for the coming year will be elected, with a secretary position attracting five applicants and other business to be addressed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Indiana Man Hangs Himself Two Weeks Before Wedding
William Hart a 29 year old Indiana merchant and general store owner committed suicide by hanging at noon yesterday. His engagement to Miss Mary Speedy of Camaugh township was announced a week earlier.
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Indiana
William Hart
Mary Speedy
Corrmaugh Township
Naval House Committee backs new battleships and escorts
The naval house committee recommended next year building two battleships 116 coast submarines six destroyers one transport and one oiler Eight submarines are planned for the Pacific coast The move supports Secretary Daniels request to expand U S naval forces for possible contingencies
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United Press
Washington
Naval House Committee
Pacific Coast
Daniels
United States
Black Hand Plot Nipped By Pittsburg Policeman
Pittsburg January 14 Tony Spondillia head of a fourteen member Iselian family was saved from death by Patrolman Davis. Davis spotted an Italian man near Spondilla's shop carrying a package and followed as they fled. The package contained ten sticks of dynamite with matches and fuses.
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Pittsburg
Prens
Tony Sponrditla
Iselian
Davis
Spondilla
Latshaw Birth At 128 Clearfield Street
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Latshaw at their home 128 Clearfield Street. Mother and baby are doing well.
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H. W. Latshaw
Clearfield Street
Pound
Mother
Babe
Fronts halt but heavy fighting near Bolimow and Nida
The article reports a ceasefire in most battle zones while fierce clashes continue along the Rawka near Bolimow and on the Nida river. German forces fail to advance materially, while Austro-Hungarian units resist Russian attempts to reach Cracow.
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Asi
Rawka
Bolimow
Petro| ‘Grad Correspondenta
Nida
Cracow
Important Meeting of Clearfield County Sportsmen
A county sportsmen meeting will convene in the arbitration room at the courthouse on Monday evening January 18 at 7 39. The gathering invites all interested in the game issue to discuss proposed changes in game laws including hunting with dogs for birds the open season period and date scalp bounty game wardens and several other questions.
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Clearfield County
National Rifle Association to discuss youth rifle training prizes
The annual meeting of the National Rifle Association's board of directors will address forming rifle practice among high school boys and other American youths and their elders. The association offers several prizes annually in various rifle competitions.
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Washington
Gan
National Rifle Association
Solving Farm Labor Woes Through Smaller Acreage
State College report quotes E L Worthen of the Pennsylvania State College faculty during farmers week. He urges farmers to cut farm acreage in half to reduce labor strains and suggests surplus land be sold or rented. He argues the successful farm is one man working alone and advises farmers to work their land solo to resolve labor problems.
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State College
Pennsylvania
E. L. Worthen
Pennsylvania State College
Local notes speak of illness relief deer sightings and snow
Mrs Lee Hunchbarger's mother is seriously ill but improving. Mrs Louisa Richardson returns home from Punxsutawney preferring Clearfield. Denzil Collins recovers from a coast ing accident and glances at the hills. Mt Joy church enlarges its cellar for a new heating plant. About 18 inches of snow fell then packed to two feet with older snow. Deer sightings increase as a doe is chased by dogs. Laurel forage scarce. many may perish this winter without fattening care.
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Lee Hunchbarger
Louisa Richardson
Paradise
Punxsutawney
Clearfield
Denzil Collins
Mt. Joy Church
Dobbin
Autoist Held Liable By Supreme Court
The state supreme court reversed a county verdict, holding the motorist strictly liable for a crash on a public highway. The driver’s vehicle was moving 18 to 35 mph and he allegedly violated statutes by passing a stopped car, showing recklessness and negligence. The plaintiff had admitted seeing another auto approach before stepping from a trolley car, and a new trial was ordered.
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State Supreme Court
Allegheny County Court
Supreme Court
Ohio Holds Safety Exposition at Columbus
The industrial safety exhibition opened in Columbus under the state industrial commission with exhibits from nearly a score of states. New York has twelve major manufacturers present. Illinois nine. Pennsylvania four. Other states include Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Colorado, Missouri, Michigan, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Railroads display safety appliances. Alcohol League shows alcohol’s relation to accidents. life insurance firms illustrate disease prevention.
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United Feo
Columbus
State Industrial Commission
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Colorado
Missouri
Michigan
New Jersey
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Bureau of Safety and Efficiency
The
Alcohol League of the United States
Earthquake Kills Eighteen in Abruzzi and Prone Provinces
United Prana reports a severe early morning quake in Italy killing 18 in Perete Abruzzi and damaging the Royal tobacco factory and railroad station. Vatican seismographs note tremors at 3.Aid rush from Rome follows, with many towns leveled and inmates at Profonie prison mutinous after partial destruction. Violent shocks also recorded at Newport Isle of Wight with Austrian tremors.
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United Prana
Rome
Vatican
Aprivi
Slany
Roman
Profonie
Agatha Boll
Ark College
St. Peters
Italy
Austria
Newport
Isle of Wight
Judge Kunkel Rap on Sunday School Echoes in Court
Five boys aged 10 to 19 confessed to sixteen charges of burglary in Dauphin court. Judge Kunkel criticized Sunday schools and moral instruction, while Paul Schuhaure, named as ringleader, admitted ten robberies and claimed regular Sunday school attendance. All but one first offender were sent to Hastingsden.
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Slough
Dauphin Court
Julie Kunkel
Jericho
Jerusalem
Derica
Coum
Bwurlglary
Hastingden
Paul Schuhaure
Turks Will Salute the Telan Flag Over Ho Deida
Rome reports Turkey agrees to Italy’s demands after the Ho deida incident. Turkey orders release of British Vice Consul Richardson and promises punishment for soldiers who stormed the Italian consulate. Turkish salute to the Italian flag to be restored when hoisted again.
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London
Rome
Turkey
Italy
Hodeida
Richardson
Ho_ deida
Exile from Przemysl The Last Austrian Stand
Austrian officers and men prepared for a final mass and farewell as Przemysl faced imminent Russian capture. The correspondent recalls the siege’s final hours, the emperor-to-be leaving by auto, and the dwindling garrison withdraw conditions before bombardment and breakout by train.
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William G. Sheppard
United Press
Buda Pesth
New York
Bey
Przemysl
Beto
Ness
Cherch
Austria Hungary
Ofrzemysl
Praentysl
Carpathians
Neu Sandee
Przemsyl
Ality
Red Cross
Russians Close in on Przemysl Amid Steel Forts Hold
Amid shell and gunfire, Russian forces encircle Przemysl as they advance into Galicia. Austrian defenders remain entrenched in the fortress island, sending wireless updates as the strategic standoff tests both sides.
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Prem’ Yal
Przemysl
Galicia
Vienna
Carpathians
Hospital debt paid in full thanks to generous gift
President H B Powell reports the Clearfield Hospital debt has been paid in full through public generosity. A note of 11,897.54 plus interest was covered by gifts from about 1700 supporters who funded heat plant and nurses’ home upgrades. The hospital board aims to liquidate remaining subscriptions promptly.
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H B. Powell
Clearfield ‘Ospital
Joe A. Lee
A. W. Lee
Clearfield
Clearfield Hospital
HL. B. Powell
Fall from roof injures Verd Merritt in snowy NY scene
Verd Merritt slipped from a snow laden roof at Thomas H. Murray's Second Street home yesterday afternoon. He fell to the ground but the thick snow cushioned the impact, breaking a rib and causing minor bruises. he was taken to the hospital and is resting comfortably.
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Thomas H. Murray
Second Street
Verd Merritt
Wheat Price Rises Sharp On Opening in Chicago Pit
Wheat futures climbed at the Chicago local pit with May options advancing 3 3 and later holding near the day’s highs after a report easing Turkish and Malian tensions. July wheat moved up to around 1 25 3 3 per bushel as traders priced in delays to a Dardanelles operation.
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United Prova
Chicago
Dardanelles
Evangelist Miller Warns Sin Destroys Life at Trinity Service
At Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Evangelist Miller preached on sin’s ruinous power using Prov 28 13 and Num 2 23. He warned that harboring sin damns souls and brings public and private ruin, noting some townspeople hide double lives while public opinion masks hidden sins. He urged repentance as key to escaping the lasting curse of wrongdoing.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Miller
Baker
Mr. Baker
Earth
Judas
Christ
Gor
Between Scylla and Charybdis a worried heir
A Philadelphia Ledger quip notes a person fearing an uncle's will. The speaker debates telling him of wealth, worried that honesty could affect inheritance while exaggerating hardship could also lead to a poorer share. A wry, moral dilemma framed as a family cash question.
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Philadelphia
Ledger
Two Men Die In Terrific Gale Of Wind
United Press report from New York dated January 15 describes a 69 mile gale sweeping from Florida to Maine causing many injuries. The Oceana wrecked near the Statue of Liberty in heavy fog. Victims include Charles Smith of Toledo blown overboard and drowned and James Costello of New York struck by a driving auto. Additional injuries occur as a pole crashed through a moving picture house roof and bricks fell on bystanders in Brooklyn.
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New York
Florida
Maine
Boston
Oceana
Costello
Moving Picture House
Brooklyn
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