Unthinkable Now Kaiser's Artillery Bombards Antwerp
Berlin reports heavy cavalry fighting on the western front with Infantry less involved. German forces claim capture of Douai with multiple batteries and machine guns. Allies reportedly seek to defend and push back across northern France as fleets advance toward the besieged city. Germany says forces withdraw north of Arras and around Roye as cavalry actions spread toward the sea.
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Belgium
Antwerp
Berlin
War Office
France
Paris
Atlas
Wion
Arras
Somme
Oise
Roye
Mihiel Ual
Aisne
Rheims
Meuse
Frasce
Deats
Dousi
Kaiser
St. Mihiel
Germans Press Antwerp Siege as Allied Forces Hold
Antwerp endures a general bombardment after German demand for surrender is refused. German troops cross Nethe, breach breached forts, and Belgian defense under English protection faces heavy fighting with Belgian and Allied forces countering. Reports note German siege guns firing on Antwerp while Belgians, backed by British navy, refuse to surrender.
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Antwerp
Nethe
Ant- Wert
Belgium
Berlin
London
Amsterdam
Ostend
British Capture Two Prizes
British ships have brought in the German steamer Tannenfels and the American steamer Rio Pasic as prizes of war. The report notes these captures amid wartime naval actions, reflecting the ongoing prize system of the era.
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International Newe Service
Hong Kong
Tannenfels
Regulation of Auto Horns Follows Borough Meeting
Borough council met at 7 30 last night with full attendance and transacted several items. Treasurer reported 959 22 in treasury. Engineer Hess detailed street improvements including Spruce street sewer South Second street paving and repairs on Second from Walnut to Ogden. Cement base for North Second paving to be finished this week. Third street grading to prevent winter water on sidewalks to be considered next meeting. Solicitor Urey moved an ordinance regulating auto horn use, unanimously adopted. Health board noted three communicable disease cases in September Measles and two Typhoid. James Barton elected to fill council vacancy. Firemen's Relief requested 1 for Frank Shilroth due to Woodsland fire exposure. Carpenter and brick work contracts for Fourth ward house awarded Read more about erection of electric eye measures.
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Treasury
E. W. Hess
Spruce Street
South Second Street
Second Street
Walnut
Ogden Avenue
North Second Street
Burgess Calahan
Third Street
Urey
Board of Health
James Barton
Messrs
Overly and
Heck
E. &. Buck
Barton
Firemen's Relief Association
Frank Shilroth
Woods
Geo. Ed
Germans Defeat Russians Capture Prisoners Near Suwalki and Ivennos
Berlin reports a joint operation by Aus trains and German forces along the Vistula repulsing Russians. About 2700 prisoners and a machine gun were taken, with minor Polish engagements yielding 1200 more prisoners west of Ivennos.
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Berlin
Vistula
Suwalki
Poland
Ivennos
Council directs public property panel to probe fire alarm
Fire alarm was taken up and the committee on public property was directed to investigate the matter and report at the next meeting of council, after which the meeting adjourned.
Clearfield High School Literary Society Meet Tomorrow
The senior class will conduct the first meeting in the assembly room Friday afternoon. Newly elected officers will preside and promise a very interesting program. Visors are cordially invited. Miss Sara Cummings, recently back from Europe and the Holy Land, will address the Trinity Brotherhood on Sunday at 6 30. Ladies invited to attend.
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Clearfield High Shool
Clase
Miss Cummings
Brotherhood
Sara Cummings
Europe
Holy Land
Trinity
Small Fire at Godfrey John Sons Residence
A minor blaze on the second floor of Godfrey John Sons residence on Dorey Street was discovered this afternoon around 2 20 and extinguished before fire crews arrived. No damage reported. Judge Bell and Judge Singleton Bell assist Judge Whitehead in Lycoming County court cases this week.
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Godfrey Johnson
Dorey Street
Judge Bell
Lycoming
Singleton Bell
Whitehead
Lycoming County
Perry Heeman Back In Jail After Escape From Winburne
Perry Heeman, once labeled a bad man, was arrested in West Virginia near Reedy after escaping from Clearfield county jail on September 1. Heeman had been in New York state on robbery charges tied to the Winburne store theft and is now back behind bars, with Sheriff McCloskey credited for recapturing him.
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Heeman
Winburne
Perry Besman
Ot Heeman
Clearfield
Perry
New York State
Heenan
McCloskey
West Virginia
Reedy
Hardened Crim inal Perry Sought Across States
The sheriff pursued Perry through multiple states, believing him a hardened criminal using several aliases. His determined search culminated in efforts to bring Perry back for trial.
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Perry
Local lodge pays $1000 to widow of departed member
The Ancient Order United American Workmen branch paid a $1000 check to Mrs. Lemuel Root, widow of a dying member. At last night’s A U A W meeting eight new members were admitted, with several awaiting admission. Ed E Haman, grand master workman from Pennsylvania, attended. An oyster supper is planned by West Side church Ladies Aid on October 16, tickets cost 25 cents. Nearly 1500 hunter licenses have been issued by Clearfield county treasurer.
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Lemuel Root
United American Workmen
Workmen
Ed. Ehaman
Workman
Pennsylvania
Ladies Aid
West Side
Eve of the World Series Opens in Philadelphia
Philadelphia hosts the opening of the world series between the Athletics and the Braves with 26 000 capacity at Shibe Park. Fans from many cities flock, tickets resold by hawkers, and prices range from 1 to 5 dollars for seats.
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Shibe.Park
International News Service
Philadelphia
Germany
Atlantic
Shibe Park
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Braves
Nere
Gail
National Commission
Boston
Urges Defeat of Penrose in State Cries Against Penrose System
Henry Di Berardino, head of the Italian American alliance, denounces Penrose and Penrosism, urging all citizens to oppose his re election. He cites immigrant workers in Pennsylvania facing exploitation, lead poisoning and lack of workmen compensation, blaming Penrose's allies for blocking a sanitation bill.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Henry di Berardino
United States of America
Penrose
Bath Tub Trust
Two Bombs Dropped in Paris injure three people
An international report states a German aeroplane dropped two bombs over Paris and the northern suburb St Dennis. One bomb injured three persons, while the second did not explode. The item notes movement of Grover Graham family from Clearfield to Jersey Shore.
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International News Service
Paris
St Dennis
Jersey Shore
Grover Graham
Clearfield
Austrian Warships Sunk And 600 Men Lost
More than 600 men were killed as six Austrian warships sank near Dalmatia after hitting submarine mines. Four torpedo boats and two destroyers went down within minutes while scouting for the Anglo French fleet.
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Internation! News Service
Paris
Dalmatia
Adoktapa
Govacupart
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