American oil tanker sunk by the Germans off Scilly Islands
The Gulfight, an American oil tanker from Port Arthur to Rouen, was torpedoed Saturday off the Scilly Islands. The captain died, two crewmen drowned, two rescued by a patrol boat, and the ship towed to Crew Bound and beached. Two German torpedo boats were later sunk in North Sea actions. British forces reported submarine engagements and chase by German subs.
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Scilly Islands
Learh
Aedersen
Uniten
London
Gulfight
Port Arthur
Tex
Rouen
France
Seillyr Islands
Camdex
Tandon
North
Recruit
Vorp
North Winder
Eudosix
Bennington
Aires
Aberdeen
Pnrtwest
Rogke
Skys
Flords
Kilrush
Ireland
Gilgent
High School Defeats Third Ward Hose Co in Hard Fought Game
High School defeated Third Ward Hose Co. in a Saturday afternoon game by a 6 to 4 score. The Third Ward manager recounted adjustments after finding only two high school players present, then the teams picked the best players. Clearfield’s 1904 first baseman Toot had two hits and two strikeouts, Red Lester from East End attempted a home run on a foul ball, and Lynch was not in the lineup. Wauver pitched and Conklin umpired, with a reminder of a Wednesday rematch.
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Third Ward Hose Co
Third Ward
Uadag Taga Y W
Toot
Clearfield
Red Lester
East End
Lynch
Bentz
Brookyn
McCloskey
Clearfield Rooters
Wauver
Conklin
Asphyxiating Gas Used by the Germans
A war office statement says German forces attempted gains in the Ypres north area but were repulsed. Reports mention use of gas by Germany as part of the fighting in that sector. The scene centers on Allied acknowledgement of gas warfare tactics in the Ypres front.
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Gly United
Hyxiatings
Yspres
Ypres
War Office
May Day Fete By Junior Chautauqua Club
A May Day fete hosted by the Junior Chautauqua Club is planned for Saturday at the park. The event includes flower baskets and festivities, with proceeds supporting the club and honoring Charles Swan’s memory. Local families Mr and Mrs John Swan express gratitude for community kindness shown to their son. Oakland-Moomington game noted in local sports roundup.
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Juniur Chautauqua Club
Mer Park
Seto
Fes Pines
John Swan
Charles Swan
Charles
Governor designates Good Roads Day in Pennsylvania
May 28 is proclaimed Good Roads Day with Governor Brumbaugh's order. State Highway Department leaders plan full cooperation with township supervisors and citizens to improve highways. Officials urge district engineers to mobilize equipment and volunteers, coordinating efforts across more than fifteen hundred townships to ensure a successful statewide campaign.
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Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Cunningham
Uhler
Hunter
Bureau of
State Highway Department
Commonwealth
State Highway’ Department
Abler
UneMee
Vharee
Algo
Beyeerie
Shilement
Sulieit
Theo Texist
Art Engineera
Bureau of Township Highways
Cao
Hunter Ossis
Birhwarys
Bright 21 year old Charles Swan dies after brain abscess
Charles Swan of Brooklyn, age 21, died Sunday after brain abscess surgery. Ill two weeks ago from scarlet fever as a boy, he received hospital care but did not recover. His parents arrived just before death. Funeral services were held at a local church before the body was sent to Brooklyn. Over 150 Kupfer glass factory workers attended and pallbearers named. Swan was remembered as a faithful employee with many friends.
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Charles Swan
Charles
Brookyn
Anud
Aly
John Swan
Leavy
Suftholie Church
Ser R
Brooklyn
New York Central
Kupfer Cut
Mr. Swan
Berty
William
Francis Shifton
William Turner
Rex Fuaver
Dayton Shifter
Saul Willeng
Wert
Bar Association Indorses Orlady and Head at Informal Meeting
At a Clearfield County Bar Association gathering, informal resolutions endorsed Orlady and Head. Speakers Included Messrs. Swoope and Murray, noting terms for the Superior Court seat held by Judge Foyte-Toto and the term expiring December 1.
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Clearfield County Bar Association
Bell Messrs. Swoope
Murray
Thartes E. Rice
George BK. Okay
John Ft
Superior Court
Nia
Camli Jon
Pittsburg Trade Extension Trip to Break Record
Pittsburg manufacturers jobbers and bankers prepare for a four day trade extension trip May 18 through Pennsylvania and Maryland. Nearly 100 participants, the largest ever, will visit towns by auto and attend night entertainments. Stops include Leechburg Vandergrift Appello Blairsville Johnstown Altoona Tyrone Philipsburg Clearfield Huntingdon Bedford Cumberland Meyersdale Somerset Coronelsville Swondale Mount Pleasant Greensburg Jeannette.
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Pittsbrug
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Big Trade Delly
Harry W. Neely
Honout Pallman
Mr. Neely
Trade Extension Committee
Clearfield
W.T. Betts
Chamber of Commotery
Bodine
Pittsburg
Leechburg
Vandergrift
Appello
Blairsville
Johnstown
Altoona
Tyrone
Philipsburg
Huntingdon
Bedford
Cumberland
Maeyersdale
Somerset
Coronelsville
Swondale
Mount Treasant
Atroce
Greensburg
Jeannette
City to regulate jitneys in May
In Partiaot Ore, a new ordinance regulating jitneys, with nearly 400 in the city, takes effect. Drivers must obtain licenses, pass strict exams, and undergo monthly inspections. Vehicles must follow licensed routes, drivers must be at least 18, and fares are capped at five cents per passenger.
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Partiaot
Bar backs Oriady and Head candidacies with support
The bar resolves to extend hearty support and sympathy for Judge Oriady and Judge Head and to present them as worthy to voters. The motion emphasizes native and august credentials and urges continued backing by the bar as the choice for judges.
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Judge Oriady
Judge Head
Orla
Kaiser and U S Urgency Over German Sub Attacks
A dramatic note from Germany faced U S officials as the cabinet plans a Tuesday meeting to decide steps. The president is urged to demand strict accountability for American lives and to threaten action if Berlin ignores international law in submarine warfare against neutral vessels. The public awaits whether the United States will act decisively to protect citizens and ships.
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Germany
United States
Wilson
Geramny
Protests Over The Birth Of A Nation Hearing
New York hearing faces film producers D. W. Griffith and H. F E Atkins over whether The Birth of a Nation may continue. NAACP has invoked law to bar the dramatization of The Clansman amid inquiries into the film’s content and impact.
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New York
D. W. Griffith
H. F E. Atkins
National Association For Advancement of the Colored People
Death of J A Gillman at 70 in Kylertown
Friends mourn the death of J A Gillman in his Weaver Street home at 4 14 am after years of uremic poisoning. A Civil War veteran of Co E 57 Pa Reserves, he ran a West Side shoe shop and was born in 1845 in Huntington. Survived by three sons Harry John Loy and two daughters Nin McQuillen and Mrs Smeal. Funerals Wednesday at 11 30 from Nin McQuillen residence. Interment Bradford Cemetery Woodland.
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J. A. Gillman
Weaver Street
Ange
Gillman
Nin McQuillen
Secon Street
Bradford Cemetery
Woodland
Harry
Chester
John
Pittsburg
Loy
Wallaceton
Joseph Smeal
Clearfield
Ne. Gillman
Huntington
Kylertown
German Air Fleet Bombards French City Amid Attacks
German aeroplanes bombarded eastern France including Spinal, capital of Vosges, dropping 20 incendiary bombs with no injuries reported and minimal damage. Other items note hotel protection association convention dates, and various land transfers and debts listed for local residents.
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Paris
Friedrichshafen
Child Labor Measures Face Fate in State Legislature
Harrisburg dispatch reports child labor and compensation bills near final adjournment. The child labor bill nears third reading Tuesday night while compensation measures sit in committee. governors and about half the Senate plan to thresh out differences. House appropriation bills mostly passed. most senate-originating measures are in House committees.
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United Prem Harrisburg
Senate
House
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Houston
American Hotel Protective Association of the
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Dallas
Father
E.d. Suilivasi
Lockstavén
J. F. Gillis
Glen
Hope
Cleattielt Hospital
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A. C. Moore
Grampian
Geo. W. Falls
Robert. R. Stewart
Covington
Fdna Williams
George Budka
Ogeeola
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