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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1915

Page

7

Bryan Quits Cabinet Over German Inquiry

Williams Jennings Bryan resigns as secretary of state, accepted by President Wilson, citing inability to sign the forthcoming note to Germany. Wilson responds with deep regret, praising Bryan’s service and wishing him well as they continue in related aims.

Washington Williams Bryan Wilson Mr. Devant Woodtow Wilson White House Secret Service United States Germany

Opinion on Mr Bryan and war prevention dispute

The text reports on tensions over war prevention, noting Mr Bryan's perceived unfairness to the cause. It describes Secretary Lansing signing a note, resignations, and a presidential response. It includes a Washington dispatch with remarks on duties, policy, and wartime strategy amid American debate.

Young People Injured In Overnight Joyride Incident

A late night party near Bailey’s ended when a car driven by Fred Lez and occupied by Wesley Waple Miss Mame Harris and others left the park and rolled over on a road near Cir foul. Four occupants suffered injuries and were taken to the hospital as investigators sought the cause.

Froid Lee Wesley Waple Mame Harris Bagnestine Fringe Fred Lez Bailey’s

Russian Submarine Sinks German Steamer in Baltic Waters

A Baltic sea incident reports a Russian submarine sinking a German steamer. The event is noted with fragmented OCR text mentioning battles, vessels, and unclear details about timing, location, and ship names.

Baltic

Sunday school workers hold session at Sabula

The Sunday school convention of DuBois and Sandy Township met at Sabula M. E. church yesterday. Highlights included Miss Martha Robison delivering the state worker's address and music by the Sabula cornet band. Rev. O B Poulson, field secretary from Wallaceton, arrived by morning train and plans to continue homeward after attesting the convention.

DuBois Sandy Township Sabula M. E. Churen Martha Robison O. B. Poulson Wallaceton

Annual District U S Convention at Bigler

The districts of Woodland Goshen Girard and Bradford townships will hold their annual Sunday school convention at Bigler Camp Meeting grounds tomorrow. A special feature is the dinner and supper on the grounds with picnicking parties welcome. Clearfield residents are invited for a full day visit.

Woodland Goshen Girard Bradford Bigler Camp Clearfield

Two Young Ladies To See Expo on West Journey

Miss Blanche McNaul of Curwensville and Miss Olga Jacobson of Winburne won Progress prizes for new subscribers and popularity. They embark on a 27 day tour from Curwensville to Buffalo to Chicago to Grand Canyon and California, visiting major sights including San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, and ends in California before returning.

Blanche McNaul Curwensville Olga Jacobson Winburne West Buffato Irelden America Chicago Windy City Grand Canon Colorado Bright Angel Camp Riverside California Los Angeles Lankersheim San Gabriel Mission Pasadena San Diego Tia Juana Old Mexico San Francisco Salt Lake City Saltair Beach Moramon Tabernacle Colorado Springs Mera Road Manitou Garden of the Gods Glen Eyrie Treaver

Disappearance of John A. Duke at Clearfield Bank

John A. Duke, a popular Clearfield National Bank teller, vanished after leaving work Tuesday morning. He drew $80 from his account, left funds for rent, paid a $10 bill, and has not been seen since. Neighbors report he returned home briefly, then disappeared with no clear motive or evidence of foul play. A large search by friends and telegraphs to nearby cities followed as authorities and family cope with the unsettling case. COURT NOTES include a $100 award for a horse loss and ongoing municipal actions.

John A. Duke Clearfield National Bank Duke John Duke Walnut Street Whiteman Leitzinger Bros Ict National Mitchell Efort Hazzard Clearfield

Shivery Couple Embarks on West Exposition Trip

Dr and Mrs G B Shivery began a westward tour visiting San Francisco and San Diego expeditions. They plan a several week journey to scenic sites. Son Kenneth Shivery returned from Philadelphia to join William Young of Clearfield for a government training camp at San Francisco and the exposition.

G. B. Shivery San Francisco San Diego Shivery Kenneth Shivery Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania William Young Clearfield State College

Sheriff Mahaffey Loses One of His Horses at Track

The valuable two year old trotter Gyp McKinney belonging to Sheriff Mahaffey died yesterday morning from lung fever contracted during transfer to the track stable. Mahaffey had purchased the colt a few months earlier at East Aurora.

Gyp McKinney Sheriff Mahaffey Mahaffey Morse East Aurora

Mystery car harbors British coast spies in eerie tale

London dispatch describes a grey motor car D-4852 haunting East Anglia at night and feeding rumors of German spy activity. Guards patrol coastal roads as residents report eerie searchlights and phantom dashes, while two men are stopped near a cliff but escape inquiry. One scout is found gagged after a lantern signaling incident.

United Press London Mai New York England Figsure Leme Suffolk Essex Hill and Dale Sheeringham Riet

Gravest Crisis in American History Prompts Wilson Stand

President Wilson remains firm on protecting Americans abroad amid a German note dispute. Bryan plans a forthcoming statement while Lansing handles state matters. The note is coded for dispatch before night as officials anticipate shifts in policy and possible Democratic split over Wilson's foreign stance.

Robert Lansing Bryan Wilson United Press Washington State Department Anderson Lansing Bryans Democratic Party Willigon Josephus Daniels Navy

Big Store Celebrates Decade of Service and Growth

A. W. Leonardson Co. marks its 10th anniversary with a birthday celebration and thanks patrons for 19 years under current owner. The store touts its active, progressive history and aims to surpass past success with a record of faithful, continuous service.

A. W. Leonardson Co A. W. Leonardson Ietas

Delicious Luncheon Sale By Local Circles headlines

The Hagerty and Wallace circles will run a sale in the Denning building offering ice cream cake and strawberries for 15 cents, plus potato buns and bread. Thompson Krebs Edwards Shaw circles of the Ladies Aid plan noon-served luncheons with sandwiches coffee ice cream and sake. Food sale continues daily this week with items to be sold next week.

Hagerty A. Wallace Denning G. Thompson Krebs Edwards Mary Shaw Ladies ‘Aid Society

Eastward inspection trip by officials on regional road tour

Superintendent MmeVormick and other officials arrived from the east for a general inspection of the local road, then left for Rossiter this morning taking Mr. Bullock, trainmaster at the Clearsfield yards, as part of the entourage.

MmeVormick Rossiter Mr. Bullock Clears Field

Four Prisoners Escape From Indiana Prison

Four prisoners escaped yesterday morning from the Indiana county jail. One remains at large. Named are Mac and Mrs. Harry Sheffier, Chester Fry, and Miss Catherine Miller. Escape achieved by bar filing and floor tearing. discovery at about 7 o'clock yesterday morning.

Indiana County Mac Harry Sheffier Chester Fry Catherine Miller

Ten Years of Enterprising Merchandising in Clearfield

June 10 marks the start of a 10 day anniversary sale at A. W. Lear and Son in Clearfield. The event celebrates a decade of industrious, accommodating retail service with displays and courteous staff inviting the town to view and support the store’s continued growth.

Clearfield A. W. Lear Ardgon’s Elimaz

Bryan Attitude Sparks Public Dispute Across Kington

Fragmented text describes political tensions involving Secretary Breane resigning and debates over policy alignments. It notes potential increases in opposition and mentions American defense of rights against an invasion, with unclear references to Germany and government actions.

United States Carther Germany

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