Germans Take Verdun Outer Fort By Storm
Berlin reports a major Verdun breakthrough as Fort Douaumont fell to the 24th Regiment of Brandenburg infantry. The capture tightens a German sweep around Verdun threatening the fortress from east and southeast, with French resistance on the Woevre front said to be broken. Paris officials dispute the claim as fighting continues around the advancing lines.
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Teutons
Paris
Woevre
Verdun
Berlin
Fort Douaumont
Paris-Metz
Douaumont
William
London
Mort Courmont
Brandenburg
Wort Douamont
Verdun Defenses Hold Amid German Assaults In World War I
In a lengthy report from the front, Verdun and its fortifications are described as one of Europe’s greatest strongholds with direct Paris connections. The piece recounts German efforts, French counteractions, and a 1914 bombardment incident near Wort Troyon, noting ongoing danger to Paris and London if the French line falls. It also cites Major General Sir Francis Lloyd stressing Verdun’s pivotal role in the war and the risk to London if the German advance succeeds.
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Germany
France
Belgium
Luxenburg
Maubeuge
Verdun
Wort Troyon
Fort Troyon
Paris
London
Schwab Plans Four Blast Furnaces at Steel Plant
Charles M Schwab and associates aim to transform the Pennsylvania Steel Company plant at Steelton into a major state industry. I G Grace, president of Bethlehem Steel Corporation, notes plans to build blast furnaces and power departments first and to add furnaces as layout permits.
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Charles M. Schwab
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Steelton
I. G. Grace
Bethlehen Steel Corporation
Schwab
Morrisburg Telegraph
Grace
Kearns Named Eighteenth Regimental Colonel by Governor
Edward L. Kearns Pittsburgh lawyer and former Harrisburg resident was appointed by Governor Brumbaugh to command the Eighteenth Regiment of the National Guard with headquarters in Pittsburgh. The report also notes large conference membership and property holdings of the United Evangelical Church in Harrisburg Allentown and Reading districts.
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U. E
Edward L. Kearns
18Th Regiment
Mulvihill
East Pennsylvania
United Evangelical Church
Harris Street
Susquehanna and
Harris Streets
Harrisburg
Allentown
Reading
H. M. Jones
Georgett
Evangelische Zeitschrift
G. C. Gabriel
Central
Pittsburgh
Brumbaugh
National Guard
Kearns
A. J. Logan
Mr. Kearns
Jaimes
City imposes new traffic rules and hotel drinking regulation
The March 1 city traffic code introduces complete pedestrian rules and a revised vehicle turning method requiring a full semicircle. Officers were briefed on duties under the new regulations while discussion grows on potential “dry” periods for hotels and saloons after March 1 as remonstrances delay court hearings to March 6.
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Marely
Dauphin County
Kunkel
Common Pleas Court
Hickok Co. Denies Munitions Plan From Its President
W Orville Hickok, president of the W C Hickok Manufacturing Company, stated there is no basis for rumors the firm will begin making munitions. He affirmed the company will continue its traditional book binding machinery business. Also noted are filings by Representative William M Benning er for reelection and candidates J W Rickel from Armstrong county and Joseph D Weaver for Democratic state committeeman in Adams county.
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W. Orville Hickok
W. C. Hickok Manufacturing Company
Hickok Company
Mr. Hickok
Ex-convict held in firebug case and liquor charge
Lewis Blouch of 1427 Vernon street was jailed on $600 bail after a hearing before Alderman Edward J. Hilton amid police efforts to solve a series of incendiary fires on Allison Hill. Blouch pleaded guilty to the firebug charge while a prior warrant for attempted entry at Roll Manufacturing Plant was dropped due to nonidentification. A second accusation for furnishing liquor to 19-year-old Leonard Neely was added.
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Lewis Blouch
Vernon Street
Allison Hill
Edward J. Hilton
Blouch
J. H. Lowery
Lowery
Bell Plant
Leonard Neely
More Silk Stockings Remedy For Martial Woes
South Bend speaker George Burns Lacour argues modern dress and silk stockings fight social evil by boosting comfort and health. essentials for a well gowned woman include union suit corset brassiere silk stockings and silk petticoat. Also notes a railroad conductor wreck on his thirteenth wedding anniversary and Myron T. Herrick's bid for Republican U.S. Senate nomination.
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Telegraph
South Bend
Ind
George Burns Lacour
Man shoots woman who rejected marriage proposal
In Scranton Pennsylvania on February 26 Prank Aposito fired four shots at Mrs Tony Costa across the street after her continual rejections. He then shot himself in the head as she was wounded slightly.
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Scranton
Tony Costa
Congress Quiets Daily Wage Rule in Armed Merchant Crisis
Congress raises little debate as the submarine crisis quiets, Lansing says no Berlin talks, awaits Austro German appendices to prove British armed merchant ships used offensive guns. State Department tracks schedule for submarines assurances and potential US safety, while a village lockup theft in Beaver Falls draws curiosity.
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Congress
Washington
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Anmbbassador
Gerard
State Department
Five Year Old Roosters Stolen in Halifax
Halifax police seek a suspect after a raid on local henneries amid townwide upset. Five year old roosters disappeared from J B Gemberling’s coop, with M W Etter and Mrs Jane Miller reporting losses. Deputy notes a dislocated jaw on a man suspected by residents, signaling tense town vigil.
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Halifax
Hairfax
Gemberling
M. W. Etter
Jane Miller
P. S
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