French Capture Towns in Five Day Offensive
United Press dispatch from Vari April 20 reports seventy seven square miles of Franco territory recaptured from German hands in five days of intense fighting. French forces pushed along a wide front, severing German lines and capturing key positions near Worms and Courtamp, with several German divisions rendered ineffective.
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United Press
Vari
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Germin Congiarom
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Thosa
Orly
Nevill
Gurmiia
Waite
Laftiaux
Attempt to Destroy Ohio Capitol
A report from W. Ve. McCann describes a Columbus incident near the Ohio State Capitol. A man observed leaving with a small black box after approaching the building and a foundation check revealed a hole and signs of high explosive placement. Authorities recovered the box and began further investigation.
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Ohio State
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Shelfore
City Jail Again Nearly Full After Arrests
Police rounded up several men in a city broadside operation and filled the jail to near capacity. Chief Davik supervised the arrestes on Maly street with one suspect held for further hearings and others scheduled for afternoon session.
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Hauer
Yuna Phu Ohta
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Davik
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Irish Tenor John McCormack Delights Erie Concert Crowd
Large crowd from nearby towns attended in Erie to hear John McCormack perform at the exposition hall. Edwin Schneller accompanied on piano, Donald Heath on violin, as McCormack delivered Irish folk songs and classics to enthusiastic applause. The event, organized by Mrs. George Hoxworth, ended with the special train departure shortly after 1 2 o clock at night.
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Oyce
Thin City
Erie
Ovenine
John McCormack
Union Giry
Waterford
Exposition Hall
Athleien
Mr. McCormack
Suloe
McCormack
Edwin Schneller
Agoompaulit
Donald Heath
McCrae
George Hoxworth
Austrian Premier Quits The Cabinet In Unrest Report
Telegrams from Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro report rising Germanled unrest spreading across Europe and Latin America. Officials in Vienna remain silent as protests intensify and Brazil strengthens border defenses to maintain neutrality.
Strike at Standard Screw Plant sparks wage dispute
A strike at the Standard Gear Company plant on Baur Moagane Street drew 29 workers off site this afternoon with estimates of 35 to 40 men idle at peak. The company reported all skilled workers remained at work, while a petition for an eight to ten hour day led to a promised overtime pay policy and a wage readjustment set for May 1.
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Baur Moagane Street
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Ty Company
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Ima
Government to assume control of food production and market
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture seeks full supervision of all food products and markets including inspection of distilleries and packing houses. It urges liquor regulation and mentions patriotic window displays at stores. Army rifles and a large American flag frame the scene alongside a portrait of President Wilson.
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Wasington
Department of Agriculture
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Brownell Show Company
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Wilson Han
Three Men Arrested in Pittsburg Plot Roundup
Musburgh April 0 United Press reports District Attorney Lowry Humes led a big roundup of plotters as police hunted a major conspiracy. Three men are under arrest and several more are under surveillance amid rumors of a sprawling plot being investigated locally.
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Musburgh
Lowry Humes
Uxnést
Horrors Reported To Pope as War Atrocities Alleged
reports reach the pope about German forces allegedly using bodies of the dead in torture and desecration near a refinery location near Holgi Mne with a condition described as urgent and disturbing.
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Rome
Pape Benedict
Fratel Atnu
Leite
Sornun
Gantrat
Haig Strikes Again as French Gain Steadily Front Updates
The German front line faces renewed pressure as Allied and French forces push forward along a forty mile sector. Reports claim French gains near La Bassee and Vandlare with progress in Champagne and near Cane Dew, while British advances continue cautiously in the same theater.
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Haig
Plans for work house advanced in Mercer County
County officials discussed advancing a workhouse and prison plan to be located near Corry with four leading county men. The proposal seeks legal authority and may involve large farms and a self-sustaining plant, with Mercer County potential interest and assemblymen invited to support legislative action.
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Crawford
Warren
Venango
Elden
Joseph Rogan
Corry
Willomge
Imetturton
Hull
Belek
Mercer Conn
Shunk
Thau
Gas versus coal costs debated by Kansas study
A University of Kansas department analysis compares coal and natural gas costs using eight kilns of coal. Results show gas at certain prices can be cheaper per ton, while specific analyses cite heating values and price equivalences per thousand cubic feet. Prof. Allen summarizes figures to help readers gauge affordable energy options.
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Opie Dhen Stry
Universty
Kanna
Andlysen
Kansas PubLees Commission
Kansay
Ehieaper
Arkarus Somban- Deuce
Arkansas
Allen
Promote sale of Corry made cigars by board of commerce
Corry Board of Commerce launches a campaign to boost local cigar sales after success in bread promotion. The plan urges consumers to buy cigars made in Corry, highlighting multiple local brands and encouraging locals to favor domestic products over distant options.
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Corry Board of Commerce
Gorry
Corry Cigarn
Corry Stokes
Corry
Wade
Konia -Thorofora
German Peace Effort Has Failed
A London wireless report says Germany denied any initiative by German Socialists to seek a separate peace with Russia. Censors had cited reports of German and Russian socialist conferences, but today’s dispatch suggests German efforts have failed and they now repudiate any negotiations.
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Olay
Brazil
United States
Germany
Paolis
Ilo de Janiero
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Germeny
America
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Denwark
Russia
Millers in Session in This City
Miller and Feed Dealers Association held its regular quarterly meeting in the city with forty prominent members present. President John TR Mark, Union City, presided as discussions covered railway traffic, production for war, and measures to boost dairy and grain supplies.
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Pennsylvania
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Une
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Corry
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United States
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