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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

6

Italians Sweep On Land And Sea Near Austrian Front

Italian forces cross the border at Isandra and seize several Austrian outposts while an Italian cruiser bombards Portz Burzo on the Adriatic. Five killed in a train wreck near Ancona during bombardment, as Austria-Hungary opens hostilities along the Adriatic coast. King Victor Emmanuel heads to the front amid crowds. British fleet secrecy prompts a reprimand. Goritz and three other towns, Sewigane, Carmosi, and Terza, are reported captured.

London Isandra Portz-Burzo Adriatic Minbos Victor Emanuel Admiraly Rome Dld Ancona Austria-Hungary Italy Venice Vari Ueudai Austria Groarding

Mission at St Francis closes Sunday evening

The Mission and Forty Hours devotion at St Francis church last week closed Sunday. It was the most successful retreat ever held in St Francis parish. Father O Rourke ended the mission with an interesting lecture to which more than 800 people attended.

St. Francis Church St. Francis Father O'Rourke

Trolley Car Kills Morrisdale Miner John Bodie

Morrisdale miner John Bodie was struck and killed by a trolley car while walking with two companions along the track. Coroner Potum found the motorman acted to prevent an accident and that Bodie died after stepping onto the track as a car approached. No inquest was held.

John Bodie Morrisdale Bodick Potum Saneoailien Liek

Memorial services planned across Osceola Mills area

Preparations are being made for Memorial Day events with services at the Presbyterian church led by Rev S T Lewis of Osceola Mills and Bey R P Miller of F. A veterans service will be preached in the morning. In the afternoon the Knights of the Golden Eagle and Odd Fellows plan joint services with orations by Bawyer of Tyrone and others in attendance.

W. Hall Pred Henry S. T. Lewis Oxceola Bey Miller Toba al O'viagh Jersey Tryena Boone Tulk Towark Presbyterian Church Knights of the Golden Eagle Umbria Ainal Odd Fellows Bawyer Tyrone

Romania Urges War as Nation Joins Great European Conflict

London dispatch reports Romania edging toward war as it prepares to join the European conflict. Enthusiasm in army circles and among the people is cited as supporting a prowar stance and alliance with the opposing side. The item notes Romania’s expected entry as the twelfth nation to participate.

United Press London Rumania Daily Herald Thidares

Allies' Forces Repulse Attacks of The Turks

Allied troops repulsed attacks by Turkish forces amid night fighting. Aerial and ground actions occurred near a coastal frontier, with casualties reported on both sides. Intelligence notes and dispatches from United Press indicated ongoing pressure and mobile defense operations in the region.

Moving Up Day Celebration At Allegheny Eastlets

A garbled account recalls Allegheny Eastlets event with big features planned for the anniversary celebration. The piece mentions pranks and spectacular stunts by graduates and alumni as hundreds attend the event marking the milestone.

Company Plans to Expand Capacity and Build on West Side

A firm aims to raise capital to erect buildings on the West Side as soon as permanent plans are secured. The company considers expansion after evaluating skilled labor and available shelter for machines as it seeks to increase capacity and welcome new tenants.

Newnleyes hLeest Howe Crozier

Incomplete OCR Item About A Local Event

Fragmentary text references a street line and a person named Lor, with unclear context. The readable parts do not establish a clear event, place, date, or involved organizations. Further legible material is needed to produce a meaningful headline and summary.

Soldiers Shot As They Stood Guard in Detained Clash

In a troubling incident, soldiers were shot while standing guard during a tense standoff. Reports indicate rapid gunfire during a chaotic confrontation, with casualties and ongoing investigations by military authorities. The event underscores rising tensions and questions surrounding security protocols in the area.

Dev5 Aine Det Treiy Toker

Fragmented OCR Military Report Placeholder

Fragmented text from an official report mentions a military movement near a farm. It references surrender and a battalion. The readable portions are disjointed and do not form a complete narrative or identifiable entities.

Roosevelt’s Statement Not Libel Says Jury

A Syracuse jury ruled on a statement attributed to Theodore Roosevelt dated July 22 1914 about William Barnes and Dr Hael in New York. It denounces bipartisan boss rule and an invisible government of party bosses. It asserts state government is rotten and claims Barnes and Murphy share aligned interests.

Syracuse Theodore Rosevelt William Barnes No Hael New York State Progressive Party Barnes Murphy

Group Six Bankers Meet in Altoona May 31

The twentieth annual meeting of group six of the Pennsylvania Bankers' Association will be held at Altoona on May 31. Two Clearfield banks are represented on the executive committee, H. S. Whiteman chairing Clearfield National and H. B. Powell of County National as a member.

Pennsylvania Bankers’ Association Altona Clearfield Banks H. S. Whiteman Clearfield National H. B. Powell County National

Jersey Shore Boy Missing Since Saturday

Francis Halloran eight year old nephew of James Sance of Jersey Shore strayed from home last Saturday and has not been heard from since. Parents are frantic and using all means to locate him.

Francis Halloran James Sance Jersey Shore

Becker Refused Retrial by Appellate Court

Syracuse New York May 25 Charles Becker former New York City police lieutenant was refused a third trial by the court of appeals. Becker convicted twice of the murder of Herman Rosenthal and twice sentenced to die at Sing Sing. Constable Charles Sullivan delivered Becker to Sheriff McCloskey this morning. Dominic Catalba jailed on an assault and battery indictment left the county and was picked up at Big Soldier after a bench warrant was issued in Jefferson county.

Uniited Syracuse Charles Becker New York City Court of Appeals Becker Herman Rosenthal Sing Sing Charles Sullivan McCloskey Dominic Catalba Dominic Jefferson County Big Soldier

President Proclaims Neutrality Amid War News

The state department issued President Wilsons neutrality proclamation to Austria-Hungary and Italy on May 23 in lines typical of prior declarations. The document contains 1500 to 2000 words and references several land transfers and names, including August Eld to A J Landgren and Jant Foun Kelso to Lay ML Jum, among others.

United Press Washington State Department Wilson Austria-Hungary Italy August Eld A. J. Landgren Cooper George Boynton Martha Truza Jant Foun Kelso Greenwood Annie Rowland Joun W. Philck BL Teney Wu Lewis Beyer Tedale Albert Albrig Wallace Orrens Ilay Dunbar Penna Lan Maha T. E. Jenkins Frank E. Et- Menafferff

Driver Severely Hurt In Runaway Near East End

Arthur Krise, living near Peter Brown's place, was thrown from his wagon when two horses spooked by an approaching engine ran away near the East End railroad crossing this morning shortly after 10. Spingle tackled the team to halt it. Krise was taken by Dr. Stewart to Clearfield hospital with a broken shoulder and severe bruises.

Arthur Krise Peter Brown East End Krise Stewart Clearfield Hospital

Little Miss Avanell Shaw Birthday Party

An enjoyable surprise marked Little Miss Avanell Shaw's birthday anniversary Saturday evening. About twenty one friends attended, including Lola McLaughlin Clara May Lela Cochrane Alice Carr and many Shaw relatives. Games ran until six, followed by dainty refreshments.

Avanell Shaw Robert Shaw Saturn Lola McLaughlin Clara May More Lela Cochrane Alice Carr Blanch Thompson Edna Chase Catherine Virginia Nell Hunter Margaret Shaw Isabel

Maude Gifford Hosts Birthday Party For Friends

Miss Maude Gifford entertained a number of friends Saturday evening May 22 at her home in honor of her birthday. The gathering featured music and a luncheon. Guests included Mrs A L Cale, Mrs W H Cozad, Ruth and Esther Cozad, Nellie Atterson, Augusta Krebs, Annie Hughes, Mrs Whitmarsh, Zoe Whitmarsh, Mrs John Bennard, and Katharine Berry.

Maude Gifford A. L. Cale W.H. Cozad Ruth Esther Cozad Nellie aFtterson Augusta Krebs Annie Hughes

Annoyed Young Woman’s Attacker Jailed After Chase

Policemen McHenry and Badie rounded up John Slavik last evening while he trailed a young woman home from work after stores closed. Slavic, who works at the Bigler brick yard, has prior offenses. He was lodged in the borough lockup and will be held until a hearing.

McHenry Badie John Slavik Slavik Bigler Borough

Austrian Arimen Fly Over U S Consulate in Venice

Austrian aviators crossed near the U S consul’s residence by Venice arsenal drawing crowds in the streets to watch with spyglasses observers reported no panic The report notes the event amid war tumult and mentions other local items including a burial notice and political delegates in Clearfield.

Washington United States Venice

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