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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

7

Italians Take Passes In Austrian Tyrol War

United Press dispatch May 26 reports Italians pressing in the Austrian Tyrol with heavy casualties as they seize Balinserno Pass and other heights along the Isonzo front. Italy announces advances Caporetta and positions between Idria and Isonzo rivers. Austrian towns Cormons Cervignagna and Terao reportedly occupied with bridges destroyed.

United Press Italy Youlsing Balin- Berne Cadorna Yeondra Goritz Rome War Office Austria Caporetta Idria Far Cormons Gervienagna Terzo Carnisis Friuli Carniolo Gaporetta Isonzo Gervignana Terao Busco Venice Caporette Cervignagna Tere Vestian Homie

Germany asks more time for note reply

London May 26 dispatch from Amsterdam says Germany asked America for a further delay of a week in replying to the note on the sinking of the Lusitania. The note is expected in Washington Saturday and Berlin reports it will be in friendly terms. Berlin aims to avert trouble and instructs submarines accordingly while noting Germany cannot openly halt submarine warfare.

London Exchange Telegraph Company Fron Amsterdam America Washington Berlin United States Germany

Kaiser Campaign Proves Disastrous in Europe

London dispatch reports the Kaiser left DaroshI Olivia and moved west as von Hindenburg warned a short front blow would fail. Russians countered, Austro German troops entangled for weeks. Reserves moved through Czech lands toward Poland, Russians gained upper hand in Galicia, Austrians redeploy to Italy.

London Daily News Petrograd Kaiser Daroshi Olivia von Hindenberg Piliva Lly Germany Czenstechawa Poland Julicia Cracow von Boehm-Ermolli Mac Kaiser Tires‘au

Free Exhibition Of Manual Training Work At High School

A free exhibition of manual training work is offered Monday and Tuesday next week west of the high school. Showcases include pedestal furniture tables chairs wardrobes and other construction items. Demonstrations reveal progress in turning sewing and dressing article fabrication with students presenting completed pieces.

B.S

Italian Airship Shot Down Near Goritz by Austrians

An Italian airship was shot down by Austrian forces near Goritz. The incident is reported with limited details from the wartime front, noting the attack and the resulting loss without graphic description.

Goritz

Dixon Remains State Health Protector with Notable Achievements

Harrisburg May 26 The governor nominates Dr Samuel G Dixon for a new term as commissioner of health highlighting a decade of service reducing deaths from typhoid fever tuberculosis and diphtheria The Pennsylvania health department expanded to 3 4 thousand employees with 115 tuberculosis dispensaries and three sanatoria improving public health nationwide.

Brumbaugh Senate Samuel G. Dixon Dixon Commonwealth Pennypacker Dizon Act of Assembly State Department of Health Edwin S. Stuart John Ek. Tener Pennsylvania Department of Health Pennsylvania Mont Alto Cresson Hamburg Pennsyylvania Bureau of Vital Statistics Department of Health Tts Harrisburg

Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish Dies at 60 in New York

Mrs Stuyvesant Fish, noted New York society leader and widow of a prominent financier, died at the Fish residence after an illness described as resembling paralysis. She was 60 years old and had been a leading social figure for many years.

New York Stuyvesant Fish

Timber Fire Destroys 249000 Acres In Regions

Forest fires sweep through Farmshore area destroying 249000 acres of woodland. State ownership totals 27000 acres with overall losses estimated at 570060 dollars. Transfers include Caraline Magee to Thomas Magee and J C Clark land deals in Burnside and DuBois with several names appearing in unclear phrasing.

Forestry Department Caraline Magee Thamas Magee Burnside St. Thomas Magee Vy J. C. Clark Fue Banger Cha DuBois J. Bange Sarmel Pulkerson John Gutich Hanus Lie Wegie Anthony Kusinis

Aged West Side Man In Serious Condition

Aged West Side man in his sixties is in serious condition after a confrontation with Ralph Jordan over alleged past actions against Mrs. Shaw. The elder Shaw sustained a broken jaw and severe bruises, was treated at Dr Yeaney’s office and Dr Waterworth, and was hospitalized in a deteriorating state as of press time.

Young Be A. Shaw Furnpike Avenue Ralph Jordan Shaw Mr. Durdtan Reis Hoys Dr. Yeaney

CLEARFIELDERS OUT FOR GOOD ROADS DAY DESPITE RAIN

More than one hundred men and vehicles left Wednesday to repair roads under the governor's Good Roads Day. D W Anderson and others led crews in Lawrence township, with at least seven hundred dollars in work estimated locally and about five thousand five hundred dollars countywide. Wet roads slowed progress and a rescheduled date is likely.

D. W. Anderson Foster Barton Lawrence Barrett W. M. Boyce A.D. Bigler Hobart Callahan Frank G. Harris al Kline Charles Kurtz Fred B. Leavy A. W. Lee A. W. Leonardson Ed Leitzinger Ford Mignot E. E. Orcutt M. M. Overly Mose Robinson Richard Sheehe Leslie Stewart C. L. Torrence Wallace Garage J. W. Wrigley The Clearfield Hardware Co Lawrence

Marriage of Edward McNamee and Mayme Barheth at Clearfield

Edward McNamee and Mayme Barheth were married at St Francis Catholic Church in Clearfield by Rev M A Bean. Attendants were Marie McNamee and John Barry. After a wedding breakfast the couple departed on the 8 20 PL R.R. train for Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

Edward McNamee Mayme Clearfield M.A. Bean St. Francis Cathn Marie McNamee John Barry R.R Philadelphia Atlana City

Fred G Betts Elected President Of Clearfield Chautauqua

Local meeting approves Fred G Betts as president with Hobart Callahan secretary O T Tobias treasurer S C Stewart Jr and committees named to handle reception parade tickets program and grounds for the 1915 Clearfield Chautauqua opening June 29 Plans set for executive committee to supervise all chautauqua work and year long preparations proceed after brief business session

Clearfield A. H Woodward E. ©. Reeve Chas. T. Kurtz John W. Wrigley A. W. Bigter Hon. Singte Jon Bell J. Fred Weaver Rev Robi. C. Peters A. M. Thatcher Boynton McPherson Cecil Bloom Joe Philips Maurice Overley Thos. Barratt Mrs. Speck Odessa Sleiger Kate Roessner C. A. Weisgarber Marian Gigler Foster Kerr John Martin Garfield Boyce H. F. Floyd Wade Stewart William Asher C. F. Ibbertson Bessie Raseberry Cesalles Ryan E. C. Reeve John W. Long L. A. Banta J. E. Gearhart J. B. Newling Pergram C. R. Allenbach H. R. Bender Lewis Robert C. Peters Mather Ryan Norman Mecklem B. J Hummel Hobart Callahan Kerr John M. Urey B. G. Ross Allison O. Smith

British note shocks Washington over Chicago packing case

United Press reports from Washington on May 26 that Ambassador Page in London relayed Sir Edward Grey saying Britain will try the Chicago packing companies on June 7. The note was not solicited and not in response to any U S request.

United Press Washington Bryan Ambassador Page London Sir Edward Grey Chicago

Mrs Zimmerman Surprised by Birthday Guests

A group of friends assembled at Mrs. Harryl Zimmerman’s home to celebrate her birthday anniversary with a delightful supper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Knepp, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Duckett, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Duckett, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Sheesley, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lansberry, and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Shisler.

Harryl Yzimmerman Zimmerman Weewa Walter Knepp Albert Duckett Martin Duckett Clare Sheesley Wesley Lansberry Dick Shisler

Marriage Licenses Granted In Various Counties

William F Taylor and Twila Reinard both of Luthersburg. Salish Malorf of Peoria Illinois and Leona M Bojalad of Dubois. Anthony Swandeski and Agnes both of Tyler. Auer of Philipsburg. McGiente of Hawk Run. Tern Lender by Mary and Marc Mangezer of Winburne. Comkin of Morton. Ginter and Ant North with Dadolak and Nediza of Thy Bois.

William F. Taylor Twila Reinard Luthersburg

Nebraskan Torpedoed Off Fastnet Sinking Reported

The American steamship Nebraskan was torpedoed and sunk about 40 miles south by west of Fastnet while sailing from Liverpool to Delaware Breakwater. Forty crew members took to small boats and waited for rescue. admiralty ordered torpedo boats to scene. Conflicting reports say it may have struck a mine.

United Press London Nebraska Liverpool Delaware Fastnet Admiralty Washington Wilson United Press Today Great Britain Skinner State Department Consul Skinner American Haitian Steamship Company San Francisco Honolulu Panama Canal Atlantic Steamship Company Kinsale

Quarrel Between Women Ends With Arrest

Constable Reiley arrested Maria Tugia of Bigler Avenue on charges of striking kicking and insulting Mrs Z Roberta after a fight yesterday afternoon. A hearing before Squire Martin is set for this evening at 7. Camp Fire girls hold a picnic today at Bowman Weaver's home on South Second Street.

Reiley Maria Tugia Bigler Avenue Z. Roberta Squire. Martin Camp Fire Bowman Weaver South Second Street

Woodland Church Members Host Memorial Day Plans

In Woodland on May 26 the M E church members hosted a Sunday evening gathering with guests from Trinity M E church Clearfield including Booth McCurdy Boyce and H B Powell. P O S A plans a Memorial Day turnout at Clearfield. A Mineral Spring park festival last night was a success and thanks were given to all contributors. Calls for a Woman's Civic Club to address playground work in town. Warns reckless motorists to stop using Woodland streets as a race track after a near accident and notes efforts to curb such behavior.

Two German Airships Raid Paris Opposed by French Planes

Paris reports a night raid when two German airships approached the city with bombs. Six French aeroplanes rose to intercept, driving the intruders back before they could fly over Paris. The attempted attack was confirmed in an official war bulletin last night.

Paris Alice

Knights Templar Elect Grand Officers Today

Knights Templar in the commandery elects grand officers for the year with installation planned. Ineligible members are noted and listed among those chosen. officers-elect and ranks are announced as part of the ceremony.

Knights Templar

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Austrian Tyrol Balinserno Pass Ypres Asiaic Avibe Fee Mall LCC ANT Geralas Samuel Dinon West Side J. Pluvius Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Wasiines Middle Atlantic Chautauqua Fred G. Betts Rommandery
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