Allied Warships Smash Turkish Forts at Dardanelles Reach
Forty British and French warships penetrate the Dardanelles, reaching 16 miles inside toward Marmora. Queen Elizabeth and other vessels bombard forts near Kum Kalessi, destroying Kalid Bahr and Kalch Kelessi defenses. Casualties mounted in Constantinople as the sultan reportedly considers surrender to avert destruction.
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Kalch Kelessi
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Largest tin plate plant in the world at McKeesport
McKeesport plans a massive expansion to become the world’s largest tinplate plant. An addition costing about twenty deton riction will start soon, employing 500 to 600 more workers. Once finished, the workforce will reach around 4,000 with an annual payroll near 5 million dollars.
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Laura Gilliland to Speak at Missionary Meeting
Miss Laura Gilliland plans two years of missionary work in Africa and will address the Lu theran church meeting Tuesday evening. Her talk outlines the purpose and details of her forthcoming assignment and preparations.
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Germans Hit Back On Front Near Prussia Border
General Von Hindenburg’s forces are forced back across the Prussian frontier by Russian fire from Menian to Mlawa. At Krysanza battle continues with strong German resistance on the right wing. Heavy losses inflicted on czar’s troops along a narrow road center of action. Grandno reports 40 centimeter guns in position to shell Ossowice. Rembrandt Peale visits Patton amid rumored coal mine sales to New York Central linked interests. he declines comment on future of Patton mines.
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Ship Bill Is Central Issue In Congress
Washington March 1 A strenuous week ahead in Congress with early morning and night sessions. The administration ship purchase bill is the star item to be adopted under conference committee regulations. Debate limited to one hour before the bill reaches the Senate by Wednesday where leaders acknowledge passage is unlikely.
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Senate
Scarlet Fever Closes Market Street School Building
The Market Street school building closed at noon and will reopen Thursday morning after thorough fumigation. Clark Staufer of Hillsdale attended Friday morning, fell ill at noon, and did not return. On Saturday the doctor diagnosed scarlet fever. Authorities did not learn of the illness until this morning, and a session was held in the building this morning.
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Clark Staufer
Hillsdale
Rev Dr John Mockridge Takes Rector Post in Philadelphia
The Rev Dr John Mockridge, vicar of Trinity parish New York, began duties as rector of St James Protestant Episcopal church Philadelphia one of the oldest and wealthiest congregations. He succeeds the Rev Dr William C Richardson who died last summer on his vacation.
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The Queen Wilhelmina’s Birthday Rose Gift
A Dutch era tale follows Hans a farmer’s son who drives roses to the palace for Queen Wilhelmina’s birthday. Sought by a chamberlain, Hans refuses, gifts the roses to the queen who then hires him to settle a boundary dispute with King Carl. He earns a diplomatic post and gains favor, while his father learns of his son’s clever rise.
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Elevator Wonders and a Royal Gift Tale From Old NYC
A discussion traces the rise of the elevator from 19th century New York, noting Taft's vertical screw railway as the hotel marvel and warning that modern transit may weaken limbs. It shifts to recounting Hans of Denmark and his gifts to Queen Wilhelmina, ending with intrigue over a marriage proposal.
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Winners Named in Clearfield Progress Voting Contest
The statement lists prize winners including Miss Emma Witherow Miss Blanche McNal Miss Olga Jacobson Miss Ruth Addleman and others from Corwensville Winburne Carwensville Hazel Cramer Mable Young Catherine Nedgin Hattie McCormick Culline Paul Rachel Flood Helen Johnson Dolly Stevens The undersigned audit confirms the vote totals and awards prizes in order named signed February 27 1915 C. Wiiter A. Sraver Sonn A. Duke
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Clearfield Progress
C. Wiiter
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A. Duke
Great voting contest ends in Clearfield with big crowds
The Clearfield Progress wrapped up its seven week voting contest for California trips, a piano, a diamond ring and other prizes amid great excitement. The finish Saturday evening drew a tremendous vote surge, with many contestants close in the final tally as readers and publishers acclaim the event the greatest for the community.
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Clearfield
California
the Progress
Dacia Now Held By The French at Brest
The American cotton ship Dacia, previously Hamburg American, was towed into Brest harbor by a French cruiser after being stopped in the English Channel. Launched from Galveston to Rotterdam with 11,000 bales of cotton, it carried cargo to Bremen and had been chartered in American registry. Discovery of the transfer from German to American registry sparked British scrutiny.
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Texas
Rotter
Courtship Errors and Family Frictions in 19th Century Columns
A collage of 19th century quotations from Boston Transcript and Philadelphia Ledger highlights courtship missteps and humor at home. Proposals, time to consider, and a jokey exchange about sleep and appetite reveal social norms. Kansas City Journal notes a puzzling child misstatement and broader reflections on feminine capability.
Allies Will Blockade Germany
Washington reports that English and French ambassadors informed the secretary of state of a planned blockade against German trade in reprisal for the death zone around England. The move is framed as international courtesy before a Europe announcement and aims to retaliate for German submarine attacks while pledging respect for crown and passenger lives in any actions. It is not a response to American calls for stopping submarine activity or allowing civilian goods to Germany.
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