Italy declares war as parliament votes for action
Rome reports parliament approving full government powers and Italy’s entry into the European war before midnight. Troops are poised along the frontier. General Cadorna is stationed at Vicenza. Pope Benedict issues a prayer for civilization as Italy aligns with the Allies.
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Woon
Eeeeferme
Islandra
Italy
Austria
Cadorna
Vicenza
Benedict
Balkans
Abbania
Governor appoints public service commissioners names six
May 20 report states Governor Brumbaugh named Samuel W. Permypacker Schwenksville John S. Rilling Brie William A. Magee Pittsburgh M J Brecht Lancaster John Monaghan Philadelphia Edgar A Riess Williamsport William I B Ainey Montrose for terms from July 1 1938 durations range from four to ten years centering on public service roles in Barrisburg and surrounding regions.
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Barrisburg
Brumbaugh
Samuel W. Permypacker
Schwenkswille
John S. Rilling
Brie
William A. Magee
Pittsburg
M. J. Brecht
Lancaster
Pesars
John Monaghan
Philadelphia
Edgar A. Riess
Williamsport
William I. B. Ainey
Montrose
PELLERETTI GETS TERM IN WESTERN PENITENTIARY
Nine men and one woman faced Judge Bell as sentences were announced for various crimes. Joe Pelleretti, convicted of manslaughter in the strangling of his wife, received a light sentence with a maximum of five years in solitary confinement and a $8 fine plus costs after the jury urged leniency.
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Bell
Levi Gardner
Nancy Newellyn
Munson
Thomas Bennett
Penfield
David Bennett
Thomas
Nolle
Joe Pelleretti
Bar of Justice
Western
Pelleretti
Walter Weaver
Chearfield
Stekers
Hidden Turkish Warships Bombard British Vessels
A fragmentary report describes hidden Turkish warships bombarding British vessels. The text appears garbled and lacks clear dates, places, or named authorities but implies a naval engagement and public service involvement by a person or entity named Ralph. The exact details are unreadable.
Fine Musical Concert for Worthy Purpose
An evening concert at H F Digler's home on Second Street raises funds for Miss Payne's Porto Rico education project. Admission is twenty cents with small charges for refreshments. The program features singing by Ladies Quartet, piano and violin solos, and various vocal and instrumental pieces led by Miss Nancy Miller and Mrs E C Reeve.
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H. F. Digler
Second Street
Miss Payne
Clearfield
Porto Rico
Pinsu de Nevin
Jamison
Alice Smith
Nancy Miller
Schubert
E C. Reeve
Lois Denning
Marian Bigler
Richard Patterson
Parla
Arditi
E. C. Reeve
TELEPHONE PROVE VERY CONVENIENT DURING VISIT
During the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce excursion to Clearfield yesterday the Huntingdon and Clearfield Telephone company supplied a special telephone service. Wires were run along Third street and at Market street the Pittsburg party connected with home interests as their train arrived and departed. The line remained open throughout the stay, enabling exhibitors to manage their business contacts as if at home.
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Pittsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Employers Liable Rates of Compensation for Workmen Injured
Harrisburg May 20 The seven measures of the workmen s compensation act provide for liability rates and a state insurance fund The act covers about 2 000 000 workers and aims to reduce suffering by strengthening safety and compensation for injuries and deaths under various schedules including total and partial disability and death benefits to widows children and dependents.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugh
Brown
Workmen's Compensation Act
Met
State Bureau
Anti tuberculosis exhibit held at local high school
In the high school auditorium under the Womans club, an anti tuberculosis exhibit opened a campaign led by E E Jameson and W S Lewis of the Y M C A. Dr W S Piper spoke on tuberculosis and a paper on pure milk was read. A similar meeting follows tomorrow at Market Street School and the campaign ends with a Y M C A exhibition.
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Womans Club
W. S. Lewis
Ly M. C.A
Philadelphia
Ats. E. E. Jameson
Pennsylvania Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
W. S. Piper
William A. Mlagerty
E. KE. Jimeson
Annie Williams
School Building Plans Submitted to Board
At Tuesday evenings board of education meeting plans for a new school building were submitted by different companies with no definite action on adoption. A cake sale No 2 of the West Rosser Furniture Store was held Saturday afternoon.
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Board of Education
Rosser Furniture
Germany cools on Wilson note and Lusitania link
A, note outlines that Germany accepts principal aims of President Wilson to protect American rights at sea but limits protection to US registered vessels and belligerent merchantmen. It argues the note targets Britain for the Lusitania sinking and seeks an amicable settlement with Germany. Also includes local notices about land transfers and a quilt raffle at Mt. Joy ice cream festival May 27.
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Gerard
Germany
United States
Great Britain
United Premy Washington
Wilson
America
Lusitania
Joseph Shaffer
Mt. Joy
Clearfield council moves to build incinerator pending legal fix
The Clearfield borough council met with ten members present. Treasurer Wright reported 20 253 30 in the treasury. Street work progress and Ninth street sewer completion at 310 will be assessed to abutting property owners. State health letter confirms funds ready for incinerator construction once legal issues are resolved. Ed Pooler seeks alley grading, Kenard property walk lowered, bids for Stinky run conduit to start soon. Fire alarm system installation to begin next week. Friday’s YMCA program features Susquehanna College of Music pupils. music treat of the year. 1920. Nobody can read the signs of the times without being convinced that the liquor traffic of Pennsylvania is roomed.
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Thomas Beahan
Kerr
Wright
Ninth Street
Board of Health
State Board of Health
A. M. Woodward
Cherry Street
Guelich Avenue
West Cherry Street
Ed. Pooler
Second Ward
Park Avenue
Kennard
Fourth
Margaretta Streets
Dernburg Will Leave the United States
Washington may 2 doctor Dernburg Germanys unofficial spokesman leaves the United States without securing a safe conduct from the British embassy. He has decided to depart and desires such protection for his return voyage to Germany according to the German embassy.
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Washington
Doctor Dernburg
Germany
United States
Ger ‘Man
Doctor Bernburg
Spy Anton Kuepferle Dies by Own Action in Jail
United Press reports London May 20 that Anton Kuepferle, a spy once linked to German information, died by his own action while in custody. Born in Switzerland in 1487, he claimed early work in a London woolen trade before naturalization in 1908. Authorities noted his arrest on February 16 and his later statements at Scotland Yard.
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United Press
London
York
Germany
Scotland Yard
Kuepferle
Switzerland
Hame
Ereckiyn
Frm
Samuel Brothers
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Chamber of Deputies
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West
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Tener
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William Pletcher
Fruit Blackhart
Philipsburg
Frank Koren
Near St Marys
Ice Coal
Ralph
Dardanelles
Aftar
Hill
United Preas
Grant Wilson
William Cheighton
Morris Walters
Chester Hill
A. D. Lydie
Joseph Mills
Burnside
Elizabeth Watts
Frank*e. Watts
Oooper
Ira C. McCloskey
Murray
Huston
H. B. Harterwick
Sarah Hollowell
DuBois
Thomas HL Murray
Union
Edna Griffith
W. H. Meckley
Mahaffey
Peter H. Smith
Wm. H. Hetzen
Daniel Ross
C. M. Faria
George Minns
Charles B. Prye
Council
The
Scranton Daily News
Dernberg
Anton Kuepferle
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