Nebraskan Sunk by German Submarine Reported Without Warning
Captain Green reports the steamer Nebraskan was sunk without warning by a German submarine. The ship flew the American flag and had its name painted on the hull. Crew abandoned ship but later returned as watertight bulkheads held. Nebraskan reached Liverpool under its own steam. Washington debates Germany’s response as tensions rise.
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Washington
Green
Skinner
Liverpool
Nebraskia
State Department
Liverpsallien
Deiors Caewater
Benen
Ambrstador
London
Nebraskan
Wiverpool
Darelber
Presidente Wile
Ron
United & Deer
Germany
Obscure Death Notices From Local Ledger
The fragment notes a death occurring after a brief illness with a late recovery but eventual decline. It mentions the deceased’s family ties, including a wife, and references Clearfield and Taydsail. The text is garbled with partial names and unclear dates, leaving only general biographical hints.
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Clearfield
Uee
Taydsail
Ape Shillon
Stamiaho
Is Turkey Ready to Quit War
News draft notes uncertain stance as Turkey weighs possible pause in hostilities amid regional pressures and diplomatic maneuvers. unclear timing or terms remain under discussion among allied and regional actors.
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Turkey
Reservists Not Yet Called Out Despite Mobilization
Fragmentary OCR note indicates confusion over whether reserve troops have been summoned, with garbled lines suggesting call-up status and possible use of cars to reach duty, but no clear action or dates. The readable portions imply uncertainty about mobilization and deployment timelines.
Triumph Sunk by Turkish Torpedo in Dardanelles Attack
The British battleship Triumph was torpedoed by a submarine and sunk off the Dardanelles during bombardment of Turkish forts. Most of the crew, including the captain, were saved. Triumph, built in 1902 for Chile and purchased by Britain in 1903, becomes the fourth great battleship lost in the operation.
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Dardanelles
Admiralty
Sumors
New Zealand
Triumph
Constantinople
Jes
Barrow
Great Britain
Libertad
Shin
Chile
River raft run advances near Williamsport entry
Three more rafts reached Williamsport after being launched at T1 Runs by James L. McGorg Clearfield lines reported above Westpaf Lahert Hof. The Huff raft arrived Lock Haven Sunday forenoon and the McGoni raft Sunday evening at 6 20 o clock. All were moved to Williamsport Monday under Pilot Sarvel H Myers and crew.
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James L. McGor
Clearfield
Westpaf
Lahert Hof
Mc. McGonigal
Lock Haven
Williamswert
Sarvel H. Myers
Heavy frost wipes out fruit and crops across county
A severe late season frost caused about forty to forty thousand dollars in damage, destroying fruit such as apples and peaches while corn, beans, tomatoes, early potatoes, and alfalfa suffered heavy losses. Some fields may recover, but many crops are set back. reports from Five City and Grampian describe widespread destruction and notable losses at Schwarts, Gulich, and other farms.
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Fivde City
Schwarts
Gulich
Barthaus
D. L. McGonigal
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Clearfield Parade and Exercises
Memorial day observance in Clearfield this year will form a parade on Market Street at 1:30 and march to the cemetery for exercises. Leaders include Lt. J. Fred Weaver as chief marshal, with J. Ward Logan and J. D. Connell as assistants. Veterans groups, fire units, bands, and civic organizations participate. Funeral rites include invocation by Dr. H. R. Bender, keynote by Col. J. P. O Laughlin, memorial address by Hon. J. D. Hicks, and taps.
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J. Fred Weaver
Market Street
Clearfield
Fifth Regiment
Second Ward Fire Co
Third Ward Fire Co
Fourth Ward Fire Co
PLO. S. of American Mechanics
Red Men
H. R. Bender
J. P. O’laughlin
A. H. Woodward
J. D. Hicks
Geo. D. Runk
D. H. Barnett
W. P. Mahaffer
J. F. Weaver
Albert J. Shaw
John M. Chase
Callahan
James Sutton
Walter Welch
Alfred Graham
T. E. Clark
W. Swope
F. E B. Kerr
Samuel Snake
J. P. O'Laughn
G. F. Ellenberger
J.D. Connelly
J. Ward Logan
C. W. Torrence
Highways Improve Despite Unfavorable Conditions
Local Bureau of the State Highway Department reports that Good Roads Day yielded notable improvements across townships. Officials pleased with results amid challenging weather and reporting from multiple regions.
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State Highway Department
School Students Display Interest at Reedsville and Third Ward
The Womans club attended Reedsville school events from 3 to 4 pm and 11 to 12 am at Third Ward school where Mr. Lewis of the M C A presented tuberculosis prevention talks with chalk drawings and an anti tuberculosis chart. Dr C C Bovard delivered a scholarly address as students answered questions and the glee club and mixed chorus performed under Prof. Rockwell. Clearfield praises its Third Ward school for disciplined training and student engagement.
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Reedsville
Lewis
Third Ward
C. C. Bovard
Rockwell
Clearfield
Rand
Aviators Fire on German Ammunition Factory
United Press reports eighteen French aviators bombarded Ludwigs haven between Mainz and Metz on the Rhine. Bombs dropped set fire to a German ammunition factory in the city.
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United Press
Faris
Ludwigshaven
Germany
Mains
Metz
Kester Leads Swift Drive For $49,000 Campaign
E F Kester now in Grand Forks Dakota as associate campaign manager of a committee launching a six day drive to raise 49000 for erecting and equipping two buildings for boys and railroad men tied to the Grand Rapids YMCA. Since leaving Clearfield he has led campaigns in Norfolk Birmingham Columbus Cincinnati Springfield Jackson and Denver with notable success.
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E. F. Kester
Clearfield
Y. A
Springfield
Jackson
Denver
Col
Road Work Surges in Cleafield County Deluge of Ashes and Slag
Amid wet ground, Cleafield County crews pressed ahead with road repairs, aided by road machines, slag and ashes. Reports show 1961–203 Bar Drags and 12 road machines used across townships, with 1961-203 Bar Drags active in Bell, Bloom, Brady and others. About 5,170 men were at work in the region, with broader totals pending from additional townships. A separate hearing for Mariel Tugia on assault charges was postponed due to plaintiff’s absence.
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Cleat County
D. Clarence Erevar
State Highway Department
Clearfield County
Bell
Bloom
Brady
Chest
Cooper
Ferguson
Gosken
Greenwood
Gulich
Morris
Penn
Pike
Woolward
Fal
Lowing
Goshen
Lawrence
Woodward
Sandy Township
DuBois
Reynoldsville Road
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lefever
Clinton County
Indiana
Chester
Mariel Tugia
J. Rogerta
Rquire Martin
German Air Bombs Blow Two Women to Pieces
United Press report describes a British air attack that killed two women in a ruined coastal resort. The Zeppelin drifted toward the sea after the raid and did not return, with additional tantalizing details obscured in the fragmentary text.
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