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Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1915

Page

3

Americans Urge Evacuation as Mexico Turmoil Deepens

Reports from Vera Cruz say the US Delaware’s tender was fired on by snipers while entering and leaving the harbor. Secretary Bryan coordinated with Zapata and Carranza to move foreigners to Vera Cruz as violence grows in Mexico City and unrest spreads, with railway and aid plans hampered by uncertain cooperation.

Bryan Vera Cruz Mexico City United States Carranza Zapata Mexico Sweden State Department Senay Craaz al Zapata Mexico Ciy Mex Mr. Bryan Brin Hey Ranza Aimer Tester Moxie Ville

Two More British Ships Sunk by Submarines

March 17 Lynden reports two British steamers torpedoed by German submarines. The Atlanta reached port with all crew safe after being struck off Iniswik. The Fenland sank with six crewmen. the Glenside and other ships are named in registry entries amid conflicting reports.

Grain Seizure Assets Move to Germany in Belgium

London reports virtually all grain seized by Germans in Antwerp has been shipped to Germany. The total value is about $6,000,000. Belgian owners are paid through a new paper money issue not accepted in Belgium. Shipments move via Netherlands canals, with funds collected on arrival in Germany. The Way Drain Company handles downstream delivery.

London Antwerp Germany Fargent Belgium Netherlands Prain Way Drain Company

Japan and China Near Negotiated Settlement Report

London dispatch reports ongoing negotiations between Japan and China over disputes. The outline of a settlement remains unclear and no specific terms were disclosed, with the basis for settlement not stated.

Two Babies Hurlled From Fifth Floor In Latest Tragedy

A man identified only as Hendishly hurled Sadie Lieman seven, and Sammie Lieb nun from a fifth floor apartment to the street below. Both children suffered severe head injuries. Authorities pursue the suspect, with ties to a domestic dispute as the investigation focuses on the father.

United Press New York Sadie Lieman Sammie Liebnun Tjvdtsin Paimt

Pittsburg Tailor Pleads Guilty in Aperheny County Court

C DeFelice a Pittsburg tailor pleaded guilty in Aperheny County Criminal Court yesterday before Judge Single ton Bell to unlawful cutting and wounding. He was sentenced to not less than five years and six months and not more than three years in the Western Penitentiary. The incident occurred on September 25 at Annie McHenry's residence on Segert Street where he struck and attempted to wound her.

Jurge Bel Aperheny County Singleton Bell C. DeFelice Pittsburg Onse Periten

All Employees Receive 2 Percent Pay Increase

March 17 note announces a wage raise for all plant workers with a 2 percent increase applied to wages, valid until the end of the current period. The brief mentions adjustments affecting the payroll and payrolls for December.

AL Pont Midai

Town Notes and Short Updates From Morrisdale

Morrisdale reports include Thomas Smeal and John Bailey from Winburne attending M. E. church, a move for John Shiegass and family to Philipsburg, and the quarantine removal at C. B. Worner's home. Mrs. H. Smith of Jerome and Mrs. William Jacobs of Johnsonburg visited relatives and returned home. Izetta Brown, ill with pneumonia, is improving. Pansy Peas of Altoona visits the Lindsey home. Hooten visited town Sunday. Two more licenses added to the town.

Thomas Smeal John Bailey Winburne M. E John Shiegass Oak Grove Philipsburg C. PB. Worner H. Smith Jerome William Jacobs Johnsonburg Munson Izetta David Brown Pansy Peas Altoona Crawford Lindsey J. Hooten Ira Bali John Ball

Spring Arrives Early Amid Mud on Clearfield Route

Clearfield RFD No 2 notes spring to arrive five days early evidenced by muddy roads. mentions a coal team driver, a box mail rule, a stern rebuke from a patron, and Mt Zion Cane Fire Girls entertainment raising funds. Scarlet fever not yet in rural districts. All route schools in season.

Martin Street Cane Fire Girls Mt. Zion Seasion

Men at Y M C A meeting urge Brumbaugh bill support

Rev S T Lewis addressed the men at the Y M C A meeting Sunday afternoon and a unanimous resolution called on state Senator and assembly members to influence and back adoption of the Brumbaugh local option bill. Two new scarlet fever cases were reported at Porter Black’s Curtin street home, prompting potential school closures by the board of health. The body of Mrs Elias Schoop was brought from the County Home and laid to rest in Umbria cemetery after funeral services at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Lawshe Baird and sons are visiting friends at Jersey Shore.

S. T. Lewis Y. M Assembly Porter Black Curtin Street Board of Health Elias Schoop Presbyterian Church Umbria Jirs Lawshe Baird Jersey Shore

Woodland party honors eighteen year old Mamey Main

A surprise party at Mr and Mrs David Main Streets Woodland celebrated their daughter Mamey age eighteen. Guests included Dolly Stevens Anna Duffy Gladys Longin Emma Haney Stella Haney Beatrice Turner Beulah Turner Melva Haney Beulah Haney Regie Stevens Dorse Snyder Ernest Barger Raymond Hinterlitner Claire Young Sam Green and Haney family members. Refreshments were served and Mamey received gifts.

David Main St. Woodland Mamey Dolly Stevens Anna Duffy Gladys Longin Emma Haney Stella Haney Beatrice Turner Beulah Turner Melva Haney Beulah Haney Regie Stevens Dorse Snyder Ernest. Barger Clearfield Raymond Hinterlitner Claire Young Sam Green Haney An Harey

Fire Alarm Call System Needs Public Cooperation

Local fire safety discussion urges residents to avoid calling the telephone exchange to locate fires. It explains H and C Telephone Co. capabilities, risks of overload, and seeks subscriber restraint to keep lines clear for emergency use. The note highlights 1000 potential fire alarm stations and asks patron cooperation to prevent outages during blazes.

Huntington & Clearfield Fire Alam Clearfield H& C. Telephone Company Telephone Co

Allied Offensive Planned as Fields Dry in France

Paris reports anticipates a French and British offensive to begin when fields are dry enough for artillery. France has built munitions stockpiles and mobilized 25 million shells, with tens of thousands of American built automobile trucks aiding logistical support. British forces around 730,000 and French divisions are at near full wartime strength, with hospital capacity expanded for wounded transport.

Paris Ayail France Belgium America Channel Joffry

German captain replies on repair time for cruiser Prinz Eugen

Newport News March 17 Commander Thierichens of the German cruiser Prinz Eugen formally answered Customs Collector Hamilton’s requests for an estimate of repair time. He said a formal statement to the government would be forwarded. Acting Secretary Roosevelt announced the Navy would release no portion of the board report. The inspection was directed at the Treasury Department, which under the law fixes the time allowed for repairs to be completed.

Newport News Thierichens Pring Eitel Piedrich Hamilton Roosevelt Navy Department Treasury Department Wat

Unclear Civil News Fragment From The Era

Fragmentary OCR reads jumbled phrases about Vietnils and United States framing, with names Longman Martinez and Paint Makers New York appearing. Content is partially garbled, lacking coherent events, dates, or identifiable actions to summarize into a clear item.

Public Sale at the Farm of J R Ardary Bloomington PA

Public sale of miscellaneous personal property to be held at the farm of J R Ardary in Bloomington Pennsylvania on Tuesday March 30 1915 at 1 PM. Items include cattle cows horse mower binder plows grain drill manure spreader hay rake clippers threshing machine gas engine cultivators harness sleds wagon buggy incubator straw and feed plus household goods and tools. Terms to be announced day of sale.

J.R. Ardary Bloomington Ellis D. R. Ardary

Aged Woman Injured After Fall at DuBois Home

An elderly woman, Mrs. Daniels, aged 3 years, was placed on a stair and sustained serious injuries last evening at her daughter’s residence in DuBois.

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