Germans Claim Brilliant Victory in North Sea Battle
Berlin reports three British ships sunk in the North Sea engagement west of Heligoland. Berlin press hails a German victory despite the Bluecher loss. London and British public express confidence in the big gun fleet.
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Dverman
War Office
Bluecher
London
Porte
Berlin
Jepital Today
Germany
Bayvilla L. 1
Sca
Helgoland
Roengagement
Sen Esion
Bett
North Sea
Armos
Couiser Bluecher
Miles
Lendon
North Sei
Ras Grouse
Falkland Island
Sundey
Hartlepool
Scarborough
David Beatty
Germany and England Conserving Foodstuffs
Investigations by the parliamentary committee show that food prices have risen about 20 percent since the war began. In addition, people suffer from reduced wages and living costs. The committee blames speculators for price increases and notes government actions underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Free London
Stenographers Seek Jobs With Uncle Sam
Stenographers and typewriters for the government service are being examined nationwide. Entrance salary averages a year and thousands are being examined, with tables may be placed in barrooms and guests served at these tables. The court warns that any disregard of regulations or noncompliance will be evidence of dishonest intent. Regulations are to be spread on the front pages and take effect immediately.
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Washington
Janu
Court of Quarter Sessions
Singleton Reli
P. J
Pennsylvania
Clearfield
Berlin
Carrie
Post Office Department
Hotel License Applicants Face New Rules
Petitioners for hotel liquor licenses must pledge no treating in bar rooms, no loitering, vulgarity or profanity, and observe holiday closures. Judge Bell outlines rules requiring barroom records, US citizen bartenders, English literacy, and bottles labeled with seller name after July 1, 1915. Separate drinking rooms may be provided under strict supervision.
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Bell
New Orders
Imust
United States
Andy Mnust
Pennsylvania
A. B
Rich Woman's Slayer Captured and Confesses
Paul Van Horn, 25, confessed to murdering and robbing Mary J. Fulmer, 54, a wealthy Lycoming County woman. His wife, 19, was charged as accessory. Jewels linked to the crime were found in a Harrisburg pawnshop after Van Horn directed money to his grandmother. He claimed no intent to kill.
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United Pre
Williamsport
Paul van Horn
Mary J. Fulmer
Lycoming Tounty
William Street
van Horn
van Horns
Harrisburg
Milton
Harry St. Dilmore
Fred Tepel
Thirteen More Liquor Licenses Granted
Judge Bell today granted thirteen more liquor license applications for hotels and related establishments. Names include T Bird Clearfield Chas Callahan Clearfield James Mahaffey Clearfield M Bowntan Clearfield Herbert Burns DuBois Otto Adamitz Coalport William Krach DuBois Nicholas Scollins Osceola Samuel Swift Bradford R Jones Boggs Brewery Edward Roessner Clearfield Frank Roessner Dubois DuBois Brewing Co Dubois J L Binder Bigier
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Judge Bell
T. Bird
Clearfield
Chas. Callahan
James Mahaffey
M. T. Bovwntan
Herbert I. Burns
DuBois
Otto T. Adamitz
Coalport
William Krach
Nicholas J. Scollins
Osceola
Samuel S. Swift
Bradford
R. &. Jones
Boggs
Edward and
Frank Roessner
DuBois Brewing Co
Binder
Bigier
Inspection tour of B., R. P. and P. R. officials
The officials of the B., R. P. railroad left Rochester for an inspection of all lines and branches. They will visit Salamanca and DuBois to inspect road and shops, then proceed to Clearfield and Punxsutawney along the Indiana branch. The party, arriving in DuBois tonight, will stay overnight and go to Clearfield tomorrow. It includes W. T. Noonan president, others named, plus several lesser officials.
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Rochester
Salamanca
DuBois
Clearfield
Punxsutawney
Anlo
Indiana
Duc- Bois
Vangist
W. T. Noonan
BKFL
Turks Fear Transfer of the Caliphate in War Rumors
Constantinople dispatch reports Young Turks pushing a rumor that England intends to transfer the Mohammedan caliphate from Constantinople to Cairo under British protection. The piece analyzes potential impacts on Turkey’s war, caliphate legitimacy, and regional Mohammedan sentiment, noting Cairo’s central role and Egypt’s historical ties to the caliphate.
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France
England
Henry Waoed
United Press Stadt
Constantinople
New York
Tome
Turkey
Cairo
Inngland
Egypt
Europe
Bosporous
Dardanelles
Mecca
Medina
Germany
Russia
Re Wes
Fape
Briton Man Jailed On Serious Charge
Oscar Emigh, an American miner living at Britem, attempted to burn his house while intoxicated on Saturday night. He was jailed in DuBois after a warrant and custody by Constables Vine and Devine. He pleaded guilty at a DuBois court, with no bail, and the property is owned by Northwestern Mining Company. Emigh had been out of work six months and faced marital troubles prior to the act. He previously had a good reputation and a wife and two children.
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Oscar Emigh
Britem
Mqner
Clearfield
Vine
Awai
Emigh
Devine
DuBois
Squire
Northwestern Mining Company
Enrigh
Governor Brumbaugh hauls in Tener appointees
Rumors say Deputy Attorney General Jesse E. G. Cunningham may join the public service commission or serve as its counsel, with Philadelphia lawyer William N. Trinket another expected member. The piece notes potential recalls and resignations among current appointees, amid political maneuvering and rate decision tensions.
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Jesse E. G. Cunningahn
Public Service Commission
Brumbaugh
Commission
Republican Organization
Senate
William N. Trinktle
Philadelphia
Cunningham
Tener
Siestadents
Doctor Brumbaugh
Pennypacker
Milton J. Brecht
Lancaster
Walter H. Gaither
Charles F. Wright
Susquehannna
Pittsburg
Frank M. Wallace
Erie
Emory R. Johnson
Wallace
Johnson
Six Good Points For The Rural Mail Service Hints
Public notices from the Manhattan Daily Nationalist outline six key suggestions to assist rural letter carriers. Advice includes pre-stamping and readying mail, locating boxes properly, marking outgoing mail, informing carriers about visitors, handling parcels, and maintaining accessible roads for prompt delivery. The guidance emphasizes courtesy to carriers and practical steps to ensure timely service.
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Manhattan
Kam
Nationalist
Misery in quake regions in Abruzzi district
Rome January 26 reports say hail snow and wind intensify misery in the Abruzzi quake zone. Constant aftershocks keep residents in nervous expectancy as wolves from the mountains attack people and corpses. Humane society agents report 116 wolves killed devouring bodies in ruined villages.
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Rome
Abruzzi
Humane Society
Clearfield Thanked for Red Cross Seal Sale
Miss Amelia Bigter received a letter from the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis acknowledging a 51.54 payment for Red Cross stamps sold during a Christmas sale and the return of unsold stamps. The society thanks the community for active interest in the Seal campaign and support in fighting tuberculosis.
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Amelia Bigter
Pennsylvania Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Red Cross
Norris Attends Annual Conference In Pittsburg
Scott W. Norris, general agent for the Standard Life Insurance Co, leaves today for Pittsburg to attend the annual conference. He ranks seventh on the December honor roll among 200 agents, with his agency having written and paid for $312,000 in life, accident and health insurance in 19{4}. Fred J. Norris accompanies him to the Smoky City.
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Scott W. Norris
Standard Life Insurance Company
Pittsburg
Norris
Fred J. Norris
Scott
Smoky City
Du Bois Capitalists Plan Local Petroleum Drive
An oil company organized in DuBois last week aims to drill for oil in Butler county. It has secured an option on promising game land and will begin work soon. Nearby gushers at Tately suggest the Du Bois holdings may yield strong producers.
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DuBois
Butler County
DuBois Company
Brookville Evangelist Johns Draws Thousands At Rally
Brookville on January 26 reports a large evangelistic meeting where 435 converts followed the evangelist on the trail. About 4000 attended, with ushers struggling to clear aisles. Sunday afternoon women’s meeting drew several hundred and seven women joined the trail.
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Johns
Cteari
Johnson
Seeral
Gingery Bill Aims To Prohibit Liquor Sales To Unlicensed
Harrisburg reports state lawmaker Donald Gingery seeks a bill to bar liquor sales to any person not licensed as a wholesaler or retailer, aiming to shut down private drinking clubs and speakeasies by restricting purchases to interstate commerce only. The measure follows a deficiency and appropriations vote as both houses adjourn.
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Harrisburg
Dan
Senate
Fox
Deer Chasing Dogs Reported in Mountain Hunts
The report notes dogs still chasing deer in the mountains. Major Anderson also known as Charles states he killed a four prong buck and a fox during the past hunting season and urges that the activity be stopped.
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Anderson
Charles
The Hazard Delights Local Theatregoers at Opera House
Clifton Mallory and his company impressed last evening with an emotional production of The Hazard. Eva Bowers as the leading actress gave a strong performance, while Mallory demonstrated versatile acting across scenes.
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Clifton Mallory
Mr. Mallory
Eva Bowers
Apttress
Music Taste Improves Despite Hand Organ Critique
A colloquial exchange reveals a man claiming his music taste is improving. He notes enjoyment of music from a hand organ, with a humorous quip about a monkey on the instrument. The snippet reflects slang and a local witty tone.
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Carnrox
Waahing
Ton Star
Schooner Sinks Steamer and Then Slinks Away
One man was fast and 29 rescued with difficulty after the Hawaiian steamer Washingtonian was sunk off Finluck Island 50 miles from Cape Henry this morning. The schooner stove in her side and slipped away into darkness. The ship’s crew panicked. 29 were rescued by a light cruiser from the Sandwich Islands, one man remains missing.
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United Pree
Norfolk
Jan
Washingtonian
Finlick Island
Cape Henry
Sandwich Islands
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DE Bois
Brookville Meeting
Brookville
Bob
Jack
Don Gingery
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