Federal prisoner from Venango facing mail fraud charges
Harry Moorhead of Wortig's In Yensnngo near Du Chy was brought to Corry by U S Marshals and held for trial on mail fraud allegations. He allegedly operated a dog trading scheme selling advertised dogs via mail with misrepresented breeds and promises, defrauding buyers of hundreds of dollars. Moorhead awaits the March federal court term.
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Harry Moorhead
Wortig's
Yensnngo Downty
du Chy
L. Bogan
Robert Lewis
Moorhead
Kela
LeWis
Kay- Ine
Corett
Murthead
United States
Chiasa
Gourt
Federal Court
Modrhusd
Harald Sayw
He Hunters
Tracture and Trappers
Magashia
Commbun
Lows Allony Fe B
Merosr
Tt O
Handy
Don Adams
Columbon Miganiud
Sash—Coon
Skunk
Watun
Mertin
Thia
Lin Allen
North Warren
Hella Fox
Amd
Fannie
Fox
Thin Doe
Baton
Bighta
Farlign
Addrous
Moorehead
Furtha Pay
Moonehead
Moorahead
Raider In Action Off South America
A United Press report from Tonveritte Canary Islands dated February 25 describes German commerce raiders preying on shipping off the South American coast. It notes a German cruiser’s activity from mid January to February and the capture and release of crew members including a Westhurn horn crewman, with 40 noncombatant evacuees among the released group.
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United Press
Tonveritte
Canary Islands
South American
Belzaliad
Noutra
Erie R R Shopmen Get Increase in Wages
Nearly a thousand shop workers at the Kris rafirond in Meadville received higher war wages this morning announced by United Press. The raise ranges from ten to twenty per cent depending on labor type and will apply immediately across all shops in the system.
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Meadville
United Press
Pebbiee
Conspirators Under Arrest In Federal Case In New York
United States Commissioner Taylor orders the arrest of Robert Fowler Herman Schinttoly Henry B. Martin and others in a labor related conspiracy case. They are held for appearance in federal court in New York.
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United
Washington, D. C
United States
Penny Men Report Promotions In Railroad Service
The article notes John By Largo receives a promotion to division freight agent at a railroad hub with a large salary increase. He will be accompanied by W. Glenn, while Weitwin is said to have been appointed in a different role, with A Roberts previously serving as agent in the city for the Pennsylvania.
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John
Largo
Hieifo
Hsuffato
Glenn
Altootia
Weitwin
A. Roberts
Wat Brio
Roberts
Pentiayyanin
Coluabia man charged with postal complaint details
A damaged text fragment notes a person Moorhead 19.27 years old and a newspaper writer on leave at Mer Wea. It references a complaint before the post office and a letter described with foreign handwriting, implying an incident of alleged fraud or misdirection.
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Columbia
Tive
Moorhead
Kelly
Mer Wea
Tintaville
President Stands Firm On Question in Germany Policy
Washington February 98 United Pros reports a White House conference fails to shift President Wilson on the German decree issue. Speaker Clark and Democratic leaders press for a warning to protect Americans at sea but Wilson maintains no belligerent action against ships. Clark says letters between Senator Blone and the President are the last word and Congress likely won’t act before next week.
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United Pros
Washington, D.C
Chek
Kitchin
Flood
House Committee On Foreign
Germany
Clark
Congress
White House
Clarke
Wilson
Blone
City to Represent Pittsburgh Delegation Arrives For Conference
Mayor Patterson receives letters from Mayors Armstrong and Smith urging attendance at the American Congress in Pittsburgh from February 28 to March, with a city delegation including the Wingsveer and Commissioner 1. A Philadelphia group visits March 9, with travel details expected to bring Philadelphia business men to town.
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Jr. Patterson
Armstrong
Pillsbore
Pittsburgh
Mareh
Glty
City Commission
Patterson Kin
Smith
iPhiladelphi
Philadelphia
Send Orders To Interned Officers Here
Washington February 25 German officers interned with ships and prizes, now in American waters, have received from Berlin orders indicating the war may end by April. These officers have just prepared to have their ships ready to sail on that date. The recent German submarines on the east and west fronts have strengthened the outlook in German solid cities according to reports here today.
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Washington, D. C
Shiyo
Prise
Berlin
Play Again At Clymer Ateam Faces Clymer Athletic Club
A Gorry players basketball team that played at Clymer a week ago will return this afternoon to face the Clymer Athletic Club. The Worry team defeated Clymer on the font line and expects another win this evening.
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Gorry
Clymer
Clymar Athletic Club
Walt
Johnson Case Against R. R. To Be Heard
John Johnson of this city sues Erie Railroad claiming damages for his father’s death after being run down near the depot by a brakeman’s train. Trial to be heard in March court term with about a dozen witnesses subpoenaed. The elder Johnson died after the incident when the train was late.
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Erie Railroad
Johnson
Gepot
Withiason
Mr Johnson, Sr
Brieraine
SHIPS IN DISTRESS OFF COAST TODAY
A collision near the Delaware coast prompted rescue efforts as the Dorothy evacuated fifty passengers and crew while others, including the Onondaga, San Jeninto, and City of Atlanta, reported distressed vessels. Several ships went ashore and crews boarded safer locations as dawn brought mixed reports of further danger.
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United Preen
Laitimore
Minere Etomer Greton
Delaware
Dorothy
Germany to Yield in Reply to U S Note
London reports Germany has prepared and sent its reply to the United States regarding the submarine decree and related differences. The message to Washington is expected within forty eight hours and may indicate Germany’s willingness to define defensive armament.
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London
Germany
United States
Adylooa
Amserdam
von Gernniert
Washington
Ty Sinto
Juhar
Washington Debates Policy in German Situation
Washington government departments showed excitement as factions pressed for a policy decision on Germany. The President won promises from Speaker Clark and others not to interfere unless necessary to avert war. After a cabinet session, the cabinet announced unity with the President, while the Senate avoided public action by an executive session confirming Henry P. Fetchor as Ambassador to Mexico.
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Walted Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
Clark
Nant
Nant Mounly Wit the President. the Son: Ate Wea
Caburst
Henry P. Fetch
Mexico
Bryan
Iee
Young Girl Book Keeper On Stand
United Press reports in Pittsburgh that Catharine Gallagher a 17 year old brewery bookkeeper was questioned by grand jury and Prosecutor Hamen. Investigators seek information on the disposal of brewery records and potential perjury warrants hinge on her testimony. High Fox and five others face questions about whether records were burned and approvals given.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Grand Jury
Hamen Suciuedl
Catharine Gallagher
Y Phi
Melphin
David Watson Celebrated Lawyer Dies in Atlin
Piaburg reports the celebrated international lawyer David Watson died this morning in Atlin after several weeks of illness. He was seventy five and well known for his role in the Alawkan boundary dispute with Great Britain, where he secured favorable outcomes and held high positions in legal circles.
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Piaburg
David
Small Grocery Fire Sparks Injuries and Vanishing Loss
A minor noon fire at West Grocery on First Avenue caused a blaze on the second floor above the machinery. The department contained the flames with water and the loss is likely under fifty dollars, with calm weather overnight.
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Ma Wiarm
Fio West Grocery
Birst
French Press Reports German Offensive Slowed Near Verdun
Dispatches from Lenien February 25 say French forces are checking the German drive toward Verdun amid heavy bombardment from Verdun front redoubts. Air clashes over Verdun and Meuse target artillery. observers note German supply trains hampered and French vigilance remains high.
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United Pres
Lenien
Parle
Legiona
Verdun
Toit jJol
Germans smash through lines in Verdun area advance
United Press report says German forces broke lines and captured villages near Verdun, pushing French positions back. Towns named include Chantneugrille, Cotalletta, Marmount, Buimont, Chimbretts and Ornov as German troops advance toward Louvyant.
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United Press
Lendon
Thale
Afmcan
Verdin
Franck Neltigé
Iida
Berlin
Fee
Chantneugrille
Cotalletta
Marmount
State Dept protests to Britain over American general
The U S State Department sent a protest to Great Britain regarding the seizure of an American ship and the treatment of an American general in the Pacific. Washington planned to demand a full explanation and clarification of British actions amid rising tensions.
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Pacific
United Press
Washington, D
Txa
State Department
Tatny
Great Britain
Eho Britt
Jorakyn
Aftios
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Paris
State Dept
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