King Victor Emmanuel Narrowly Escapes Shell Blast
London reports say King Victor Emmanuel of Italy escaped death when a shell exploded within about 30 feet of him in Trentino. The incident left the king apparently untroubled, as other war news followed including ship sinkings, large Austro German casualties, and Turkish defenses at Gallipoli.
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Trentino
London
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Narresty
Dieth
Milan
Brown
Sun
Wirth
Menapier
North Sea
Bethlehem Steel Stock Sets New High Record in New York
Bethlehem Steel stock rose to 105 in New York this afternoon, marking a new high and up 10 points from last night’s close. Analysts attribute the surge to rumors that Bethlehem Steel may acquire a shipyard in Philadelphia to build merchant ships for the American war effort.
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Relay United Prev
New York
Bethlehem Steel
Bhork
Bethlehem Steel Company
Av End Son
Philade
Court Transfers Several Hotel Licenses
Judge Bell approved transfers of multiple hotel licenses in Wenata dale benmgh and Sramsborough. Ex-Cenpre on Womla N. Carre, a Uniontown orator, will address Fraternal Order of Eagles members at the Epers house next Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock.
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Womla N. Carre
Uniontown
Morris
Order of Eagles
Epers House
Osno O'Vleck
Italians Press Isonzo Advance Across Forty Mile Front
Italian forces push along the Isonzo from Caporetto toward the sea amid hard fighting at Gradisca as Austrian resistance stiffens. Focused troop concentrations form on roads from Cormons Palmanova and Cervignano. Tolmino appears a key Italian objective as secrecy surrounds operations. Meanwhile in Blue Ball Jesse Smeal, a longtime resident, dies at 67 4 4. He leaves two sons and two daughters with services held at the United Brethren church.
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Undine
Italy
Chiasso
Paris
Isonzo River
Caporetto
Gradisca
Itpnter
Cormons
Palmanova
Cervignano
Tolmino
Isonzo
Jesse Smeal
Blue Ball
Edpar
Philipsburg
Leonard
Myrtle L
Kilery Kyler
Maude
FH. CG. Flegal
Attoonsa
United Brethren
Mock
Cemet
Texas Ranger Killey in Conflict with Mexicans
Report from a distant precinct describes Ranger Killey engaging with Mexican suspects near a rope area. Burdett was harmed during the clash, and records note the killing is being reviewed by the adjutant general for formal action.
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Burdett
Tyne
Geeersi
Constantine Reported Improved by United Press London
Report from Athes indicates King Constantine showing partial recovery with physicians optimistic about his condition. A joint medical meeting is planned in Due Bois on Thursday afternoon with Jefferson, Elk, and Cleartie anticipated to draw many participants.
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United Press London
Iit
Athess
Constantine
Drees
Due Bois
Jefferson, Elk and Cleartie
President's Note Delayed in Official Circulation
Fragments indicate the president's note to the cabinet has not yet been sent. An unnamed source mentions the note is final and prepared to be presented tomorrow, but the text is garbled and no clear details or names are confirmed.
American Passports Forged in Berlin
London June 5 Captain Von Prieger head of the German spy system in Berlin is said to have perfect means to manufacture fraudulent American passports. Robert Rosenthal, under arrest for espionage, confessed to military authorities in London detailing the scheme and its German backing. The confession confirms long suspicion that passports were issued under German authority and has been sent to the American embassy and Washington.
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London
von Prieger
German Admiralty Office
Berlin
Robert Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Lake Shore Freight Collides With Caboose at Market Street
A Lake Shore freight rear-ended a BR&P local caboose in the B. R. & P. yards near Market street station around 7 o'clock last night. The caboose was badly smashed while the Lake Shore engine showed collision damage. no one was aboard the caboose at the time.
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Lake Shore
Market Street
Governor Signs Compensation Act And Supporting Bills
Governor Brumbaugh signed a series of workmen's compensation measures and amendments to mine laws, expanding benefits and creating the bureau of workmen's compensation. The laws introduce a state compensation fund, insured employer mutuals, and exemptions for domestic and agricultural workers. An amendment to make compensation compulsory was not signed. The plan takes effect next January. The Lawson anthracite tax proposal to fund highways was approved, aiming to raise over 4.59 million dollars.
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Astrisburg
Jme
Brumbaugh
Catlin
Kurtz
Bureau of Workmen's Compensation
Department of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvannia
Ealus Senate
Exservice Commission
Tt Else
Sueller Court
Mac- Peon Pan
State Senate Bills Move on Education and Road Payment
Bills authorize $5,000 for plans for a state educational department building to be erected in Harrisburg as a memorial to state school founders. Other measures regulate street nuisance penalties, levy one third against abutting property owners, and adjust township dirt road bonuses to reflect state deficiencies. Five bills aim to bring miners under workers compensation laws.
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Senate
Harrisburg
State Red Men in Session at DuBois
Nearly 506 Red Men attended the annual state convention of the great council in Du Bois yesterday. The first business session opened with all great chiefs present, the powwow, invocation, and addresses by O. H. Clark and Past Sachem Charles E. Pass. Burgess Haag gave the welcome, Rich ard E. Tongue replied, and Major M. I. McCreight spoke for the organization. A secret circle session followed in the afternoon with only order members present.
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DuBois
The
Great Council
O. H. Clark
Charles E. Pass
Burgess Haag
Richard E. Tongue
M. I. McCreight
Order
Bowes Awarded 500 for Keeler Capture
In a county case, Judge Rupel heard Charpening versus Clearfield county over rent for keeping ballot boxes in three wards and two precincts. A verdict awarded Bowes 500 for capturing John C. Keeler, with further arguments set before Judge Rupel to overturn. The day also covered an assumpsit case about a bridge in Union township tied to the DuBois water overflow.
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F. G. Charpening
Clearfield County
Perough
Lawrence Township
Rupel
Harry Bowes
John C. Keeler
Ropel
Assumpsil
Union Township
DuBois Horoueh
GIHE Driving Auto Killed in Plunge Over Embankment
A driver was killed yesterday when the auto plunged over a four foot embankment. Brennan and Ely were among those involved in the accident as authorities investigated the circumstances and possible factors leading to the crash.
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Gihe
Two Thousand German Dead After Tracy-le-Mont Battle
London reports two thousand German dead left on the field after a fierce battle east of Tracy-le-Mont. Germans rush reinforcements by auto from 50 miles away to stem the French offensive near Arras. Several hundred German dead found on a southern sector after trenches were captured. large quantities of guns and ammunition taken as French forces blew up hidden guns with mellinite shells.
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War Office
Pastern Galicia
Kolomea
Navboma
Linsinger
Dneiper
Curagno
Stry
Constantinople
Gallipoli
London
Tracy-le-Mont
Arras
Moulette
Clearfield Boy Aids In Murderer's Capture
A former Clearfield boy T. F. Duckett, now living with parents in Clearfield, helped capture an armed murderer in Miami Florida on June 3. The fugitive shot a deputy sheriff, attempted to flee, but Ducett stopped him in a car struggle, wounding the suspect who died an hour later. Miami authorities praised him for his role.
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Clearfield
T. F. Duckett
Miami
Florida
Ashley
Trickett
Ducett
Ducert
Soda fountains boost local drugstores in town
The Woodward and McPherson drug store has been improved by a fine new soda fountain. Wm. M. Boyce & Son have added a soda fountain to their up to date store on Turnpike avenue.
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Woodward and McPherson Drug Store
Wm. M. Boyce & Son
Turnpike Avenue
Eagles of State Meet in Altoona
The annual Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention opens in Altoona with lodge room ceremony at the Eagles Home worthy of a $50,000 finish. A bitter contest for state president features John W. Heller Jr of York against M J McGuire of Allentown while Past National Worthy Presidents Frank Herring of South Bend and W J Brennan of Pittsburgh attend a public reception.
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Altoona
Order of Eagles
Eagles
John W. Heller, Jr
York
M. J. McGuire
Allentown
Frank Herring
South Bend
Ind
W. J. Brennan
Pittsburg
Act Imposes Tax On All Stock Transfers
Governor Brumbaugh approved a 2 percent stock transfer tax to be paid by stamp on each transfer. Effective January 1 1926, it is expected to nearly double state revenue from $250000 to $500000 annually.
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Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Americans Quit Germany Fearing Outbreak
Basel June 8 Americans arriving from Germany describe conditions there as disagreeable for them due to fear of war. They say ill feeling exists toward the U S government and people. Few Americans remain in Germany outside those of German descent.
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Basel
Switzerland
Germany
United States
Trial of Harry Thaw Again Postponed
New York June 8 Harry K Thaw appeared in the supreme court seeking a jury sanity trial. With the case before the Albany court of appeals and no opinion yet, the matter was adjourned to June 16 before Justice Hendrick. Counsel predicted five days for Thaw, the attorney general’s office three, with alienists as chief witnesses.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Thaw
Court of Appeals
Albany
Hendrick
F. Hartman
John B. Stanchfield
Frank K. Cook
Attorney General’s Office
Airman Warneford Destroys Zeppelins Over Belgium
London reports Reginald Warneford a Royal Navy aviator, a young Canadian, destroyed a Zeppelin in air combat near Ghent after a long chase from 6000 feet. The dirigible burst into flames, killing 28 crew and several orphanage occupants. Warneford landed unhurt and continued homeward.
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London
Reginald Warneford
Ghent
Rald Ap
England
Belgium
Brussels
Honte
Wareford
Warneford
Admiralty
Warner Ford
On a Tight Night aGe Says Editor Faces Astronomy
The editor voices concern that he will drop your single item and turn to astronomy. A reply notes astronomers have more space than they know what to do with. This exchange appears in the Herald and Presbyter.
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Seege
British Subject Killed in Mexican Battle Report
Washington reports one Briton slain and several wounded in Duxton Mexico during fights between Carranzists and Villistas. The casualty list includes four Britons possibly fatally wounded. Names given include S. D. Jones and A. Graves amid local business interests in the region. The incident follows a state department notice of the day. Additionally, a disturbance on Front Street leads to police warnings for residents.
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Prem
Washington
Duxton
Mexico
State Department
Villastas
Bsiton
S$. D. Jones Thomas Mallored
A. Graves
Graves
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