Captain Kendall Recounts Empress of Ireland Sinking
Testimony before the coroner recounts the Empress of Ireland disaster on May 28. Captain Kendall describes sighting Storstad, ordering full speed astern, stopping the ship, and attempting rescue as the vessel sank with 934 lives lost. Survivors praise Laurence Irving and Sir Henry Seton-Karr for facing death with courage.
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Storstad
Kendall Firet
Que
Kendall
Cotuner Pinnull
Ireland
Quebec
Father Point
Mock Point
Eather Storstad
Laurence Irving
Sir Henry Irving
Henry Seton-Karr
Empress of Ireland
Mr. Irving
Mabel Slackney
Irving
F. E. Abbott
Toronto
Heljs
Empress of Ireland Disaster Eye Witness Account
A distorted eyewitness passage recounts the collision between the Empress of Ireland and the Storstad, detailing evasive maneuvers, orders to launch lifeboats, and the ship sinking. The speaker describes engine actions, distress signals, crew efforts, and the chaotic moments as passengers and crew attempted to reach safety.
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Storstad
Memorial Day in Clearfield Crowds Honor Veterans at Cemetery
Bright memorial ceremonies drew a large crowd to the Clearfield cemetery after storms. Dr Horace Lincoln Jacobs urged patriotism and teaching civic duty in schools and among foreigners, as veterans and civic groups led a parade and honored the dead with salutes and prayers.
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Clearfield
O” ‘Laughlin
Chamber of Commerce
J. F. Kelley
East End U. B
Thomas H. Murray
Altoona
Murray
Death of a Boy Trovutic Saturday Afternoon
Irvin Woods, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Woods, died at home on Reed Street Saturday evening after long heart trouble and rheumatism. Survived by parents and brothers and sisters David T., Mary E., Lillie, Ruth, Raymond, Dorothy, all of Clearfield. Funeral at home at noon tomorrow, then burial in Gsceala at 1:15 p.m.
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George Nowles
Ralph Smith
Milton Moore
Isen Clovis
Amos Read
Eyneing
Cora Summers
Miss Owens
Olive Moore
Cail Read
Mmis
Leis Pickles
Clearfield
Ver Caldwell
Frank Haden
Cornersville
A.A
Conrad Spack
Vernaldwell
Ira Mullen
James Spadowan
Lion Spackman
Misses Heil
Edna
Alfa
McCracken
Debbie
Edna Read
Ida Caldwell
Vera Coudriet
Ruth An
Ethel Mullen
Rush Spackman
Hiza Bloom
Messrs
Blair McCrackes
Kay Bloom
Roy
Cecil
Eldon Read
Richard Coudriet
James
Wa. Mitchell
Spackman
Wendell Mullen
Orr
Irvin Woods
E. Woods
Reed Street
O¢élock
Little Irvin
David T
Mary E
Russell Brown
Lillie
Ruth
Raymond
Dorothy
Gsceala
Death of E. E. Wilson in East End
E. E. Wilson died Saturday evening at 7 at his son Alton Wilson's home on Daisy street East End. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 20 with interment near Woodland. Rev J F Kelley of East End M E church will officiate. He leaves three brothers all ministers Rev s M Shuey and A B Wilson. He was about 55 years old.
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E. E. Wilson
Daisy Street
East End
Alton
Woodland
Hey. J. F. Kelley
M. EL
Opposition to W Y C merger sparks anti trust senate move
A Senate resolution by Senator Norris Rep of Nebraska proposes to urge the US attorney general to inform the Senate about the formation of the New York Central system. It argues the merger may violate the Sherman Anti-Trust Act and seeks action to dissolve or block the consolidation of lines including the Saxe Shore and related routes.
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United States
Senate
New York Central
Norris
Saxe Shore
Funeral for Infant Serves Community Mourning Evening
A local funeral gathers relatives and friends for the infant’s burial as the Mangay family mourns the loss. Mrs Meal Mangay accompanied by Lawshe Dorr from school attend the service, with the community sending condolences.
Clearfield Pupils Enjoy Annual Park Picnic and Meet
About 1200 public school children marched from their buildings to Driving Park for Clearfield’s annual picnic. They enjoyed swings and dinner then watched athletic events including a Third ward drill, track races, and a baseball game West Side over Market Street 8 to 0. Teachers receive praise for organizing the pleasant outing.
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Clearfield
Third Ward
Clair Ross
Breylee
Carl Austin
Market Street
William Buchannan
Palmer Weimer
Urban Seigey
Sherwood Cramer
Clifford Jackson
Lewis Raymond
Robert Brown
Rex Kelly
Ted Bowes
Heweil Johnson
Fred Musser
Market St
Nathan Smith
Lowel Holt
Charles Maisch
Raymond Boyce
Raymond Boyce, Third Ward
Ard
Harold Bowes
Ard Ward
Fourth Ward
West Side
MarketStreet School
Civil Engineers Convention Attends Baltimore Session
El W Hess CE attends the 16th annual convention of the American Society of Civil Engineers in Baltimore Maryland on June 2 and 3. Hess is the sole member of the association in this region. The society is the world’s largest with 7000 engineers globally. Col Goethals and other notable figures will also attend.
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EL W. Hess
American Society of Civil Engineers
Baltimore
M. Hess
Col. Goethals
Panama
Wild West Show Sparks Local Interest in Clearfield
A Clearfield crowd gathered for the Kit Carson Wild West show with performances near Houtzdale at 3 o clock Sunday. Cowboys featured in acts drew early attention while tents and morning activities drew a growing audience.
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Clearfield
Houtzdale
Gree
William Kurtz Better After Serious Condition
Reports say William Kurtz was seriously ill after an illness or injury. A large crowd attended the event with hopes for his recovery as relatives remain hopeful tonight. Bert Rune was released from jail during the prior week after serving a sentence. Veterans will attend the event for the referenced offense against the public.
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Wiliam Kurtz
Sert Kline
Bert Rune
Found Father's Grave Restored In Brookville Search
In 1958 the father of Hon. Frank Harris died in Brookville Joie county, where he lived with his second wife. Records were lost, making the elder Harris’s grave hard to locate. Last week Harris visited Brookville and, via a niece, traced the resting place. A monument has been ordered by the Clearfield son to mark the father’s grave, while his mother’s grave in Clarion remains undiscovered after diligent search.
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Frank Harris
Brookville
Joie County
Jefferson County
Harris
F. G. Harris
Fakers at Wild Windows Show Swindle Local Citizens
Citizens tipped money into a carnival act as local marks fell for a gambler illusion at the Wild Windows event held Monday. An Italian guest lost about thirty dollars after being hypnotized, while others faced similar losses as the slick con men left town with gains, and residents mourned their unattended sums.
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Cireus
Clearfield
Hotels Closed Tight In Curwensville Town
Two Curwensville hotels have closed leaving the town without a public house of entertainment. The move leaves residents and visitors with no local lodging or gathering spot.
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Curwensville
Two Nurses to Graduate at Clearfield Hospital
Annual commencement of the Nurses Training school of Clearfield hospital will be held Thursday evening at 8 in the Presbyterian church. Two nurses, Helen Quist and Margaret Kirkwood, will receive diplomas and be presented by H B Powell. Church program includes prayers, hymns, and addresses by A H Woodward Dr Samuel C Stewart and Dr J Waterworth. A reception and luncheon follow. the public is invited to witness the graduation and tour the nurses home.
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Nurses Training School
Clearfield Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Helen Quist
Margaret Kirkwood
E. C. Allenbach
Lutheran Church
A. H. Woodward
Samuel C. Stewart
Selo
Marian Bigter
J. Waterworth
H.B. Powell
The
County National Bank
Hyme
E. G. Reeve
Rural Route Mail Carrier Examinations Set for June 27
Competitive exams for rural route mail carrier positions at Coudley and other posts will be held in DuBois Clearfield and Westover on Saturday June 27. Applicants aged 18 to 55 who are U S citizens and meet postal requirements may qualify for vacancies across the county with salaries from 484 to 1100 dollars yearly. A Thiel College graduate Marian Schreckengost of DuBois will graduate this Thursday. Sheriff Mahafey, ill with Bright's disease, shows signs of improvement and recovery prospects.
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Coudley
DuBois
Clearfield
Westovers
United States
Post Office Department
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E. c. Reeve
Marsner
J. Pred Weaver
J. Ward Logan
J. D. Connelly
Diion
Ward Mose
Bard 2Nd Ward Hose Co
4Th Ward Hose Co
Hich Seheel Read
P. OG. S. of A.red Men
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Opera House
Chief Connelly
Straytoy
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Saconlel Sreet
Reuce
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Dr. Jatoks
Messrs. Bridge and Kester
Fifth Regiment
R. C. Feters
Zleseniu Street
M. E
F. D. Liepeld
Larimer Post
Clover Hill
George Ardary, Jr
Zeze Ardary
Wilson
Grip
Hoffman
Stone House
Kelley
Luella Bloom
Amos
Blair McCracken
Clovis Moore
Cecil Read
Luela Bloom
Ed Spackman
Wm. Wertz
Rampion
Putnam Hess
Lanaga
Edgar Bear
Ievin Woods
Citizen of the
Lawshe Dorr
Schggl
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the Wild West Show
William Kurtz Better
Presbyterian
Thiel College
Marian Schreckengost
Dee ‘Bois
Offiel
Wee
Mahafey
Jamey Mahafey
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