Fate of the British Empire Hangs on War Outcome
London reports on the third day of the world’s greatest battle with daily war office updates of ground being lost and a grim fate for the empire. Paris notes stubborn defense as German forces press toward Paris while French British lines retreat in good order. Meantime, Vienna cites 3,000,000 men engaged in a global clash and signals a tide of battle.
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Rome
Austrian War Office
German cruiser Leipzig captures Cetriana in Mexican harbor
International News Service reports from Quaymas Mexico that the German cruiser Leipzig seized the British steamship Cetriana capturing her cargo of coal and supplies. The Cetriana’s captain was ordered to seek the nearest neutral port.
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Quaymas
Mexico
Leipzig
Cetriana
Neuil Par
President Wilson May Seek Reelection in 1916
Vice President Marshall announced that Woodrow Wilson should be a candidate for reelection, despite Baltimore convention platform against a second term. The note, though expected, confirms Wilson's potential run. W. P. Sheeder, music dealer, received two carloads of White sewing machines, 150 machines total, displayed along his street attracting attention.
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Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Sheeder
W. P. Sheeder
White Company
GOAL FAMINE MAY RESULT FROM WAR
New York Sept 2 coal fields idle and Russian trade disruption threaten a global fuel famine. Neutral nations may shut electric lighting heating and rail transport as trade routes stay closed. US coal profits rise when trade resumes. Foreign buyers pay double due to high rates. navies may lift seas openness and registry rules to tap ships now in foreign harbors.
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South America
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Switzerland
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Holland
Partridge Sr undergoes appendectomy at Clearfield Hospital
Warrie Partridge, Sr. had an appendectomy at Clearfield hospital this morning after becoming suddenly ill and was taken in for surgery. He is reported to be recovering well this afternoon. Fleet will remain in Mexican waters indefinitely, per Secretary Daniels announcement.
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Clearfield Hospital
Mr. Partridge
Vera Cruz
Washington
Daniele
United States
Workmen's Mercantile Co stockholders meet Sept 3
Notice to stockholders. The Workmen's Mercantile Co Ltd will hold the regular August meeting on Thursday September 3 at 8 o clock. Please attend. By order of the president.
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Workmen's Mercantile Co., Ltd
Wireless in the European War Explains Marconi Advances
A military expert notes wireless telegraphy reshapes warfare. Allies may chat hourly across fronts while jam-resistant Marconi systems and changing wavelengths shield messages. Key stations and ships show the era’s communications edge and risks of silence in battle.
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Austro-Hungary
France
Russia
Moscow
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Eiffel Tower
Clearfield Schools Report Student Roster Growth and Strong Staff
Clearfield schools list about 2475 pupils this year across the district with 350 in the high school, 325 on Market Street, 64 in Reedville, 261 in the Fourth Ward, 110 in the eighth grade at the High School, and 362 in Third Ward. The district highlights an efficient teaching corps and improving courses of study as education keeps pace with the times.
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Clearfield
Ourbers
Market Street
Reedsville
Fourth Ward
Third Wood
Cattle rustlers jailed after county evidence
Fred Crossin and Ed Wright, residents of the county end, were brought before Squire Bryan on Tuesday. Sufficient evidence of guilt led to their commitment to the county jail. The prisoners are expected to arrive at Fort McCloskey on the forty lock train this afternoon.
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Fred Crossin
Ed. Wrights
Squire Bryan
Fort McCloskey
Hay Fever Vigtins Gather For Annual Meet
Bethlehen New Hampshire September 2 hundreds of members of the United States Hay Fever association gathered for their two day convention seeking relief from sneezing and sharing cures and remedies. The Rev Guy Roberts presided at the Methodist church auditorium while veteran Richard Muckle of Philadelphia recalls hay fever dating back 76 years. An annual national sneeze contest may keep his interest alive.
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Bethlehen
N. H
United States
Hay Fever Association
Bethlehera
Methodist Church
Guy Roberts
Richard Muckle
Philadelphia
Association
Oliver Wendell Holme
Results of furious fighting unknown in Europe war
Three million Austrians and Russians clash from the Vistula to Lublin in a vast battle with no clear outcome yet. Reports from St Petersburg and Sayville detail Russian trench work, German actions, and heavy casualties including prisoners and generals.
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Germans Prepare for Siege of Antwerp
Sept 2 1914 report from Antwerp notes a Zeppelin aircraft reconnoitering the area this morning. German troops are observed 10 miles southeast, suggesting siege preparations while local supplies are said to last a few months. President signs war insurance bill.
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