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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1915

Page

3

Italy Prepares for War As Warships Clash in Black Sea

Reports say Italy may enter the war within days as Turkish and Russian fleets clash near the Bosphorus. Italian residents in Austria face insults and persecutions while fleeing homeward. Military activity braces frontier roads. trains and papers required for movement amid rising tensions.

Italy Austria Austria Undine Paris Austria-Hungary Undine Hungary Wakhington Maydi United States Europe Has

Desperate Attacks on the Dardanelles Reported

Descriptions from Athens dated May report ongoing desperate allied efforts at the Dardanelles. French squadron actions near the Gulf of Saros are described with heavy bombardment and fleet maneuvers as ships press toward strategic targets.

sBy Tented Press Athens Dardanelles Paris Queen EI H Gulf of Sams Serait Kiied Brhros PMS

Third Ward Hogey team to host Carrwensville game

Menager M. M. Condon leads the Third Ward Hogey baseball squad in a benefit match at the park tomorrow afternoon against Carrwensville. Proceeds support the hose company and a 3 p.m. motorcycle race is also advertised. A scarlet fever case was found in the East End yesterday, the first since early April, with precautions in place.

Menager M. M. Condon Third Ward Hogey Company Hose Company Carrwensville East End Eary

Beater Sentenced and Legal Proceedings Noted

In the Third ward Sam McLaughin faced arraignment for assault and battery while Pred Streuskauga and Mike Petramit township were tied to a wife beating case with fines and imprisonment. Gust Anderson from Morr was found guilty. costs shared. John Nelson faced larceny charges. Millard Roland pressed no action. Thomas Sweeney pled policy. awaiting county absence. J M Riling fraud case nolle pressed. Mike Bulkavich acquitted with costs split. Charles Borkey assault and battery nolle pressed on costs. Anthony Rechte, indicted for robbery and related charges, sentenced to reform school with suspended terms. Road petition granted in Burnside township for vacation near Thompson ep.

Sam McLaughin Whs William Fletcher Yeamanto John Nelson Millard Roland Thomas Sweeney Trump J. M. Riling Nolle Mike Bulkavich Charles Borkey Asault Nelle Anthony Rechte Illusing Agtion Reformatory

Senate Defeats Bill to Prevent Frauds at Polls

A senate vote fails a bill aimed at preventing poll frauds. The action leaves election safeguards unresolved as lawmakers debate potential revisions and future measures. The record notes the outcome and ongoing concern about election integrity.

Senate

Child Labor Law Bill Passed by State Senate in Final Form

Harrisburg May 4 The Cox child labor bill passed the senate last night 40 to 6 in the same form as in the house and now goes to the governor. A motion to amend was defeated 87 to 15 after a two hour debate. Only six senators opposed final passage.

Harrisburg Senate House Buckman, Catlin W. W.smith Sones and Warner

Phillips Bill Given To House Last Night

Harrisburg May 4 a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment would move the general assembly meeting to December on odd years. Introduced in the house by Mr Phillips of Clearfield the amendment would require a meeting thirteen months after election. If carried the first regular session would be in 1919. A brief note mentions two bashful girls entering a store with three chickens.

Harrisburg General Assembly Phillips Clearfield

Hints to Vacationists From Dr Samuel Bixor

Dr Samuel Bixor warns vacationers to check water sources and sanitation at resorts. Boil surface water and ensure wells avoid barnyards and outhouses. Verify sewage disposal, garbage handling, clean milk supplies for infants, and screen kitchens to prevent typhoid or diarrheal infections and malaria from mosquitos.

Popular Young Couple Will Wed in Renovo

William Flannagan and Miss Mary Connelly to be married this evening at 6 in Renovo Catholic church. Bride’s maid Grace Connelly and Dan Flanagan as best man. The groom, a post office clerk, and the bride, a Williamsport Business College graduate, are highlights of the community’s social calendar.

William Flannagan Daniel Grace Connelly Renove Mary Connelly Frank, Connelly Cherry Street Rex Dan Flanagan

Lawson Convicted of Murder in Ludlow Mining Strike Case

John R. Lawson, UMWA leader, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the Ludlow deputy death on October 25, 1913. He was sentenced to life in the state pen. The case followed a lengthy jury deliberation and a motion window for a new trial. Frank J. Hayes of the UMWA warned of renewed Colorado strikes if Lawson’s appeal failed.

Lawson Colorado Trinidad Col John R. Lawson United Mine Workers of American Ludlow John Nimmo

Dearfield Italian Band Dance a Decided Success

The Dearfield Italian band dance held in the opera house last evening drew a large crowd and provided enjoyable entertainment. The band thanks the public for patronage and is pleased that the dance program gave pleasure to all attendees.

Opera House Dearfield

Bank Statements Called By United Press

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on May 1. The Louisville Courier-Journal report provides the context of the bank assessment request.

United Press Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today

One Consolation Madge Judge Quote Exchange

A courtroom exchange features Madge noting the pity of silent suffering and Marjorie replying she is glad to be a woman who does not have to endure it, prompting the judge to interject that she is glad too. The dialogue underscores gendered perspectives on silence and endurance.

Madge Marjorie

Sinking of Gulflight Stirs U S Germany Tensions

A State Department official said new details claim the tanker Gulflight was sunk by a mine off the Scilly Islands rather than torpedoed. The incident raises the risk of strained U.S.-Germany relations, with calls for reparations depending on Germany’s response. Officials seek official confirmation before action.

State Department Washington Gulftight Scilly Islands Gurtighe

Commencement at Winburne High School Honors Seven

Seven young men and seven young ladies graduated from Winburne High School during a commencement in the Presbyterian church. The Winburne orchestra, all local, provided music as students delivered essays and orations. Professor Wilson presented the diplomas, marking one of the county’s most successful commencements.

Winburne B. Wison Winburne High School

Real estate transfers list with multiple township parcels

A set of land transfer records shows Henry W. Bucher and Henry W. Buchert selling parcels in Troutville and Troutvile for 1200 dollars and 1200 dollars respectively, Lewis Erhard selling land in Knox for 100, James W. Spangle selling land in Rosebud for 96, and other transfers including Blake Rummingo to Hugh Collins in Lawrence for 125 and Calvin V. Strong involved in Jordan and Ansonville transfers for 125, with additional entries for Chest, Boggs, Brishin, and Woodward. The notice ends with a satirical verse about a husband and a waiter from the New York Mail.

Henry W. Bucher Cyrus Haag Troutville Lewis Erhard W. A. Newman Knox Henry W. Buchert Martin Ewarr Troutvile James W. Spangle J. BE Rachelius Rosebud Bliz Rummingo Hugh Collins Lawrence Colin Milton Klinger Calvin V. Strong Jordan Justina Fjacob- 4 Ansonville Blain Hockenberry Rachael Hockenberry Anil M. T. Morun S. Crispin Boggs Mary Ann Philips Morriso‘Kay Brishin John Mills James DB. Beatie Woodward

Miss Bowman To Sail For Panama On V Coldn

Miss Kathryn Bowman of East End, daughter of Mr and Mrs S J Bowman, will leave tomorrow for New York to sail Thursday afternoon for Ancon Panama aboard the steamship V Coldn. She has been home on vacation and is employed by the United States government as an assure in Panama.

Kathryn Bowman S. J. Bowman East End New York City Ancon Panama Miss Bowman United States

British steamer Minterne torpedoed and sunk

The British steamer Minterne was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. It is believed the crew were saved. The 2,300 ton vessel belonged to the Minterne Steamship Company.

Minterne London Minterne Steamshigil Company

Mrs Florence Carman On Trial Second Time

Mrs Florence Carman stands trial again for the murder of Mrs Luan Bailes shot in Dr Edward Carman's Freeport office. A jury panel of 35 talesmen was chosen and exhausted after a short court day. Prosecution says Carman was driven by jealousy.

Florence Carman

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