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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1914

Page

6

Allies Repulse All Assaults In British Frontline Action

Allied forces repulsed German attacks along the Franco Belgian front, with heavy fighting near La Bassee and at Ypres to Roulers. Reports say reinforcements boosted German efforts, while Zeppelins and air raids loom over London and Belgian towns as sheds rise for aerial operations. Distressed Belgian refugees pour into London. a Lisbon royalist revolt is crushed. the United States protests the seizure of the Rockefeller.

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Mrs Carman Confessed Murder Motive Hearing Trial Opens

Mineola details reveal Mrs Florence Carman confessed to the murder of Mrs Leuse Bailey to Celia Coleman the Carman maid. Testimony describes jealousy as motive and notes a dictaphone device installed to spy on the husband’s office. Witnesses say the case hinges on Carman’s alleged confession and the circumstances of the June 20 1914 shooting.

Hust International News Service Mineola Florence Carman Leuse Bailey Elizabeth Varance Secret Service Celia Coleman Carman Frank d. Farrel Owe Abs. Qvarman Carrinn

Cantano Fortress Shelled by Allied Fleet

Rome reports British and French fleets destroyed Castelanova a fort near the gulf of Cattaro. The Austrian fleet loses a submarine and a torpedo boat destroyer and seeks refuge in the gulf of Cattaro. Oct 21 Copenhagen reports German torpedo boats and submarines engaged in the Baltic. A note on Miss Twila Ellinzer mentions an attempted self-harm incident on the first Friday afternoon of her time run.

Rome Castelanova Gulf of Cattaro Fest Copenhagan Tornedo Baltic Twila Ellinzer Rphip

Northern Front Claims From Allied Forces

French and British claims of success in northern France. Belgian army checks German swing at the river. Allies recapture important railroad center at Annentierés. Advancing along La Bassee canal and occupy Givanchy and Feomeiles. Front lines from the Oise to Verdun largely stationary. Germans hold St Mihiel despite Allied assaults. Renewed German attacks south of St Die. British reports claim England’s troops in the northern area have driven the Germans back thirty miles.

France Annentierés la Bassed Givanchy Feomeiles Oise Verdun St. Mihiel St. Die England

Colonel Roosevelt Cannot Visit Clearfield Thursday

A large Jefferson county delegation marched to Stough tabernacle for Miners Night amid anti liquor banners and a loss of Roosevelt visit to Clearfield. A telegram from A Nevin Detrich reported Roosevelt would not travel to DuBois or Clearfield, causing disappointment among Washington party workers who hoped to greet the former president. Roosevelt’s stance aligns with honest government advocates as local voters follow the Penrose issue.

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Aged Allport Resident Struck By Paralysis

An elderly Allport resident, long known locally, suffered a severe attack at his farm home Thursday of last week. Latest reports say his condition is improving and friends hope for a full recovery.

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Arbor Day Named by Gr Rathan Schaeffer

Arbor Day observance proposed by Dr Nathan C. Schaeffer highlights tree planting, conservation, and community betterment in rural districts. The article urges widespread planting and school participation to enhance landscapes and streams and to encourage informal conservation across the region.

GR. Rathan Schaeffer Finley Nathan C. Schvetfer Shaeffer Mary

Contractor Thompson FFAI Finished Bridge Redams

Fragmentary note reports a contractor named Thompson FFAI completing a bridge project and a brief, unclear remark about a financial dispute involving Tapas over lines and a late evening event.

Thompson Ffai Redams Toriyer Prise Wis Owe Tapas

Chicago Warwoody Query 20 Feeds Two Men

Chicago report notes two men fed after an incident on October day. Authorities and local organizations respond with questions about the event and its context.

Chicago

Offensive pressure and prisoner rushes amid Eastern front fighting

Alleged offensives by Austrians claim occupation of Bukovina areas and capture of a Russian. The general east front shows no material change as Russians take many prisoners. Heavy fighting around Przemy, forts sustain damage. Battle along the Vistula continues with Germans and Austrians on the defensive.

Przemys Vistula Petrograd Poland Galicia Przemysh Russia San Dniester

Fought All Day and Night in European War Reports

War dispatches recount wounded British soldiers describing brutal fighting with German forces in Mons Thuin Cambrai and surrounding regions. Veterans praise French Belgian aid while condemning German tactics of using women and children as shields and firing on Red Cross facilities.

Red Cross Jarrow Royal Field Artilery Leicester William Henry Farrel Royal Warwickshire Regiment Mons Thuin Cambrai Charles Dudley Moore Yorkshire Light Infantry Lynn

Murder Suspected in Death of Three Persons

A local report cites a murder investigation after the deaths of three individuals. Police, identified by officials Morriere Licenern and Eli Elec, coordinate with investigators including Jordy David Hoak and Lene Owens as they probe a possible arson or staged explosion linked to the scene.

Eli Elec Serrmors Lene Owens Jordy David Hoak

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