British Victory Drives Germans From Neuve Chapelle Front
A London dispatch reports British troops advancing about four miles near Neuve Chapelle on March 10 to 15, forcing German trenches from their positions and capturing Port Arthur. Observers describe the bombardment as the most tremendous yet, with rapid gains and mutual support along the line culminating in control of trenches and a 2200 yard advance by nightfall.
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London
Wervechapelle
Bethune
Neuvechapelle
Richebourg
Bois du Biez
Port Arthur
Turkish Soldiers Involved in Mass Family Tragedy In Indiana
Terrible incident reported from Terre Haute where the Baldwin family is found grievously harmed in their home. Neighbors say Sarellel 12 Celeste 7 among the injured. Lizzie 35 Irene 6 Clifford 3 and a baby one year old unconscious. A flatiron near the scene noted as a clue amid fears of a deliberate act. No arrests yet. Political tension erupts over reports Turkish soldiers fatally harming six Greek families in Ismailia amid Greece’s unrest. Also updates on hospital cases and local license court proceedings in Clarion Pennsylvania.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Baldwin
Sarellel
Celeste
Lizzie Baldwin
Irene
Clifford
Pean Grange To Hold Annual Banquet At Grampian
Pean Grange No. 534 will hold its annual banquet in NeGrsths hall Grampian on Saturday after the 27th. Gearse will open at an bother in full shun. The event includes a program with a feature addressing local life and community.
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Pean Grange
Pean
NeGrsths Hall
Grampian
German Advance Halted Near Frzemys North and Pryasnysz
Crlted Press dispatch from Fermerad reports the German advance halted north and east of Frzemysl after a defeat near Miawa. A new battle for Pryasnysz looms as German reinforcements pour in from the north and west amid continued preparations at heightne.
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Crlted Press
Fermerad
Frzemys
Miawa
Pryasnysz
Brisk American Trade Expands With Southern Republics
The article reports brisk U S trade with Argentina and Brazil, with Yankee steamers loading Made in U S A goods for the Spanish Main and South American products returning in American bottoms. Argentine consul Molina calls for closer trade, while Peru plans to import U S goods to cut bread costs. Educational links and government aid for training foreign trade experts are discussed, with Boston firms mapping new west coast routes.
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Carlton
Ten
Eyck
United Press
New York
Drake
South America
Tropics
Brazil
South América
Manuel A. Molina
Ganetsl
United States
London
America
Buenos Aires
Peru
C. L. Swiggett
University of Tennessee
National Foreign Trade Council
Columbia University Tz New York
University of Chicago
Tulare University
Harvard University of Che Cinnuti
Charleston College
Swiggett
Orient
South Seas
New England
Boston
Charles F.baker
Guayaquil
Ecuador
West
Lincoln Beachey Dies in Exposition Flight Display
Lincoln Beachey, famed American aviator known for daring stunts, crashed during a Panama Pacific Exposition exhibition in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon. His new plane's wings collapsed, sending him 7800 feet into the water where he sustained fatal injuries. He had previously performed in Williamsport about three years earlier and had a long reputation for recklessness.
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Lincoln Beachey
United States
San Francisco
Beachey
Williamsport
Missionary Workers Convene State Assembly
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a gathering of missionary workers led by speakers including Dr. A. B. Simpson of New York and others. The stream of names and places is garbled, but the item centers on a statewide missionary conference with notable speakers and city affiliations.
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Missionary Workers OF State
Public Health Orders Halt Activities Over Scarlet Fever Spread
The board of health reports three new scarlet fever cases since Saturday, including a fourth at Raymond Burns’ home. Borough schools shut for a week and under eighteens barred from public gatherings. M C A closed temporarily. Some venues allowed to stay open with conditions while fuel for the epidemic is addressed.
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Raymond Burns
Board of Health
William Lukens
Ed. Taylor
William Dole
Baughman
Opera House
Globe Theatre
White Slavery Trial Opens in Chicago Proceedings
A chaotic Chicago trial centers on Dr Louis Weinburg of Lingering Indiana and Miss Grace Belle Rocher of Kalamazoo alleging transport for immoral purposes. Indictments claim the pair traveled to Chicago together in May 1915 and that Weinburg paid for a “rest cure” before involvement.
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Louis Weinbmrg
Lingenier
Ind
Grace Belle Rocher
Kalamazoo
Mich
Chicare
J Biss Becher
Weinburg
Kalamagoo
Dr. Weinburg
Miss Rocher
Chicago
Joint hearing on child labor bills in Harrisburg
Harrisburg March 25. The session will hear arguments on several child labor bills in a joint hearing of Senate and House committees in the hall of the house. Three different bills are before the House and one with supplements before the Senate. William Hagerty Jr. is visiting his mother in Philadelphia as she undergoes eye treatment in the Quaker City.
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Harrisburg
Senate
House
William Hagerty, Jr
Philadelphia
Funds Raised For Evangelist Billy Sunday Reported
Philadelphia reports show a conservative estimate of 65,000 dollars donated by noon today for Billy Sunday’s work, with prior totals around 60,000 dollars. The appeal seeks support for his extensive evangelistic efforts across former locales.
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Evangelist Billy Sunday
United Press
Philadelphia
Question of Right to Hold These Men Will be Decided Soon
A government inquiry examines if the German commander may detain American sailors from the William P Frye for service in the German navy. Collector Hamilton awaits Treasury and State Department guidance while Commander Thievichens delays the ship’s repairs, with a likely three week timeline for action.
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Fry
Hamilton
Treasury Department
Yeaterday
Secretary of State
Thievichens
Washington
Norris
What Dubois Thinks Of When Dreams Come True
A Saturday matinee and evening showing at Avenue Theatre of When Dreams Come True offers entertaining theatre with a charming theme. The cast includes Hans Rup, Tas Mark Reward, Edna Ost, and several others delivering capable performances.
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Dubois
Hans
Edna
Ramey
Capitulation of Smyrna Is Expected Very Soon
The report notes expectations of Smyrna capitulation soon amid broad coverage of Allied actions. It references missionary society activities in Altoona with Grace Estheron Church hosting conferences and welcoming members later in the week.
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Smyrna
Sovie
The
Missionary Society of
Reparation In McManus Murder Case
Washington reports renewed assurances for due preparation in the murder of John B. McManus in Mexico City. Gen. Palafox, a key figure in Villa Zapata’s earlier occupancy, now heads Mexico's foreign affairs department and conveyed the pledge through the Brazilian minister. Real estate transfers list multiple parcels and sums in Sandy and Covington with modest amounts.
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United Press
Washington
John B. McManus
Zapatistés
Mexico City
State Department
Palafox
Villa Zapata
Department of Foreign Affairs
Sinking of Ship Near Scarborough Draws Survivors
Survivors landed Saturday night tell of the torpedo attack off Scarborough on the east coast of England. Six crewmen were drowned or killed. the Hama, bound for Laz Palmas, Canary Islands, displayed its nationality and could not be mistaken for a British vessel. The second mate on the bridge did not see the submarine advance, and the blast trapped men in the forecastle before boats could be launched. Also noted is a high school basketball loss, Indiana Normal defeating C. HS 22 to 21 after leading 19 to 11 at halftime.
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Geil
Scarborough
England
Tre Hama
Laz Painies
Canary Islands
Indiana
Indiana Normal
C. HS
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