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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1915

Page

2

Bomb Explodes In New Washington Family Home

A dynamite blast in the cellar of HS Gorman’s New Washington home injured no one seriously and shook the house. The Gorman family, five children and parents, narrowly escaped harm as furniture and the floor collapsed around them. Authorities search for the would‑be assassin as neighbors react to the near tragedy.

HS. Gorman New Washington Gorman Mauy Abe Bon Heveogi Far Getie Fm Row &S

Funeral of Victim of Fatal Accident

The funeral for Rudolph Morris of Portage was held in Cleattie this afternoon after he died Friday cleaning his shotgun at home. He worked in a coal mine and leaves a widow and several children. The service followed his body’s transport from Knoxville and included family pallbearers and a trained nurse.

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Unable to determine readable facts from fragmentary OCR. Summarization not feasible with current text.

Yierian ladies hold display sale week at Denning building

This week will feature a display sale by the Yierian ladies with refreshments each afternoon. Nothing will be sold until next week. Circles of the aid society will serve light refreshments. charge per circle listed for each day and its volunteers.

Aid Society M. Bigler Hagerty D. L. Krebs J . Edwards H. B. Fulford Mary Johnson F. L. Inwin Torrence Katherine Mitcell Denning Post Office

Lad Struck by Auto Has Lucky Escape

Frederick Stewart aged 14 son of Mr and Mrs Tishap Stewart of Fifth Street escaped serious injury after a car owned by Orcurt and Buchan struck him on Railroad Street. He suffered bruises to his side and shoulder with a blow to the head and was taken home by Dr Stewart.

Frederick Stewart Tishap Stewart Fifth Street Orcurt Buchanans Gulomobiles Railroad Street Lelind Aso Stewart

Circus Aerialists Seek Insurance For High Risk Acts

The Yerkes family and a dozen mid air troupes with Welsh Brothers and Lessig circuses seek insurance from a New York firm claiming risk is high from aerial feats. Insurer declines unless nets are used and performers stop dangerous acts. The Yerkes sue to press their case as Welsh Brothers and Lessig shows appear Thursday.

Yerkes Lessig Circus Eait New York Jainer Company Jire Wrewntine Te Yerkes Pers Rae O York Wieish Brothers Lessig Eivens Jane

Five Killed Forty Injured in England Air Raid

A British air raid killed five people and injured about forty, with emergency services rushing to affected districts. Authorities appealed for quiet and aid as civilians faced loss and disruption across the region.

England

Governor Signs Pennsylvania Bills On Local Matters

Governor Brumbaugh approved several measures including prohibiting aliens from owning dogs or hunting with dogs in Pennsylvania under penalties. Other bills authorize maintenance of insane or mentally deficient persons by relatives, juvenile court review rights, interpreters, school taxes, and statistics staff. Vetoed were bills allowing electric firms to hold corporate stocks, and a new edition of historical publications. Also approved were bridge maintenance funding, osteopath licensing, and county funding rules for roads and schooling.

Tle Alsa Mong Pennsylvia Brumbaugh Dilingu Aethor Senate State Public Service Commission Pennsyvania Getterburg Pennsylvania Tunis Salmseay Af Ishor State Board of Arteupath

Camp Fire Girls Stage Indian Play The Healing Spring

Camp Fire Girls presented The Healing Spring, a legend of the Red Men, on Friday evening at Reed's grounds with a natural open air setting. The performance featured a cast of costumed girls and enthusiastic boys, praised for their Indian costumes and spirited acting, with Mrs. Philip Reed noted for tireless effort in organizing the event.

Red Men X Teen Reed Mr. Real Vhief Philip Reed Heaing

Judge Bell and the Sentencing of Giacchone Contarili

A court story recounts Judge Bell of Dearfield imposing the minimum sentence and a small fine on Giacchone Contarili for voluntary manslaughter in the death of Ciagsme Raggini over a dog dispute. The defendant’s wife and four children faced ostracism, but a purse was raised by court attaches. A family reconciliation between Contarili and brother Giberto Russani moved spectators.

Pinshuey Dispatcd Times Bell Dearfield Bayard Vieler Law” Register Chantre Singleton Well Chartielot Giacchone Contarili Ciagsme Raggini Universal Janary Beil Cantardi Banzina Ms. Coptardi Giberto Russani Doin BR. Fortunate Trabani Court

Fatal Auto Accident In Punxsutawney

A fatal automobile crash occurred in Punxsutawney late evening involving a young driver. Police report details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text from the scene.

Punxsutawney

New B R P Bridge Over Anderson Creek

The Buffac Rochester and Pittsburgh railroad is building a new steel and concrete bridge over Anderson Creek near Tiver Street on the Pennsylvania Hide and Leather siding. The old bridge is condemned and a 100 foot span will be provided with a four foot deep concrete eastern abutment. Construction uses pumps, a test hole, and steam pumping for water control. Foreman Swanson says about three months to finish.

Buffac, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Anderson Creek Pennsylvania Hide and Leather Company Tiver Street Crete Te T Curwensville Swanson

Special Week of Court Disposing of Cases

The special term of court convened at 10:00 with Judge Ruple presiding over cases from past sessions. Bowes vs Centeld County proceeds to jury as Keeler murder arrest and conviction reward case unfolds. Phillips ordered to pay 15 monthly support and bond. Benedict must pay costs and stolen money. Darnell allowed own recognizance. Woodside of Wallaceton appears with ongoing business.

Bell Ruple Somerset County Bowes Centeld Lynes John O. Keeler Joseph Phillips Phillips Joe Benedict George Pindan Harry Darnell Grampian Riverside

Wilson to send explicit note to Germany by tonight

President Wilson will cable a revised note to Berlin via Ambassador Gerard, aiming for unmistakable language affirming that the right of visit and search must be exercised to safeguard neutrals. Officials say the note reiterates the February 10 stance that neutral travel on high seas must be protected, with Germany held strictly accountable for violations. The document may be ciphered before dispatch tonight.

Washington Wilson Germany Gerard White House United States Toiay Berlin

Many Americans Are Leaving Mexico City

United Press reports that a large exodus is under way from Mexico City as 90 Americans 44 Englishmen 127 Spaniards and other nationals depart. Consul Gilman at Vera Cruz cites reports of more departures not yet tallied. The Brazilian minister asked General Zapata for a special train to Ticayuza to cover a break in the route, with automobiles likely to be used for the remaining eight miles eastward.

Washington Mexico City Giltiemany Vera Cruz Mexico Zapata Ticayuza

Special Train To DuBois For End Men Parade

A BR&P Pon special train will run Thursday to DuBois to help large crowds attend the End Men parade. Train departs 8:00 am and returns 10:00 pm. Also a chicken supper is planned on Wednesday evening, June 9, on the lawn between J. N. Lawhead and Chas Crawford, service at 5:50 pm, price twenty five cents, all welcome.

BR. & Pon Bo DuBois Hyde City J. N. Lawhead Chas Crawford Orelock

Three Persons Killed in Sunday Auto Accidents

Three people died in Sunday auto accidents in Meadville area with multiple injuries reported. Police identified two fatal crashes on Conneaut and nearby roads, while additional wrecks caused several injuries at various locations.

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Death H. S. Gorman Lad Federal Trade Commission George Rublee Wm. J. Harris Joseph E. Davis Ed. N. Hurley Will A. Parry Camp Fire Girls Frank B. Reed Massecuppe Iugs Bowman Nestheeg An Distin David Ferguson Philin Reed Harold Knight Way Powell Ad Stock May Pard Chemaun Beth Reed Dauphter Mak Kah Won An Gil Clearfield Allegheny Sruawney Dogardine Olrcis Indiana Cnatinh South Curwensville Glen Richey Richardsand Johnson Corwensville Doll Feateher Strickland Briggas Methodist Episcopal Church of E.G. Woodside Wallaceton United Prem Dubois Pittebure Tau Nial
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