Germans Take Liege but Forts Remain Intact
A week of war updates reports German forces capturing Liege Belgium but without seizing the forts. Namur likely to be attacked as Belgian French and Meltish forces regroup. French war office congratulates Joffre. Russia mobilization advances. airship losses and nearby clashes described. France seizes Alsace towns Altkirch Muelhausen Colmar as German losses mount.
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Adege
Belgium
Namur
Liege
Germany
Alsace
Altkirche
Muehrhausen
Colmar
French War Office
Joffre
France
Austria-Hungary
Baron von Forastner
Zabern
Reichstag
Baron von Forstner
Herve Plateau
Sner
Pelin
Liers
Port Liers
Russia
London Times
Vistula
Berlin
Austria
Boeinere
Paris
Syndicate of Provision Merathante
War updates and proposed voting amendments foreshadow broad shifts
The telegrams describe German efforts to sway Italy, naval actions near Soltau and East Prussia, and ship movements including the Koenigin Lise and schooner Else. Britain presses mobilization, captures ships, and notes Portugal backing Britain. A Tientsin dispatch reports sinking of Askold and Emden near Weihaiwei, while King George resigns honorary command. In Pennsylvania, proposed constitutional changes widen voting to include women and adjust residency and tax requirements, plus inclusive language for all voters.
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Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Yail
Jiaying
Soldau
East Prussia
Lance
Kingdom
Hendon
England
Germany
Diana
Else
Rio Grande
Falmouth
Iceland
Bremerhaven
Orkney Islands
Scotland
Portugal
Great Britain
Daily Mail
Tientsin
Askold
Emden
Weihaiwai
China
George Las
Dragoon Guards
William
Gli
London
Schlesien
Plymouth
Guxhaven
Amphion Sinks After Mine Hit. 133 Crew Lost
British Admiralty reports H. M. S. Amphion struck a mine in the North Sea and sank. One hundred and thirty-three men drowned. 17 officers and 106 crew rescued. Also noted are Reserve Board appointments for the Federal Reserve and ongoing Fiji Ohio sub-district wage talks in Wheeling with no settlement reached as the walkout continues since April 1.
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North Sea
Market Quotations From Chicago and Cleveland Prices
Chicago market reports show hog receipts around 16 000 with light and mixed classes quoted near 9.3 to 10.85, heavy at about 3.75 to 3.00, and cattle receipts about 12 000 with steers 6.00 to 8.85 and cows 3.70 to 9.20. Sheep receipts nearing 24 600 list sheep 5.40 to 6.26 and yearlings 6.10 to 7.20. wheat and corn futures show Sept wheat 97, corn 78, oats 42.5. Cleveland figures reflect hogs 8.30 to 10.30, cattle 6.75 to 9.40, sheep and lambs 6.60 to 8.75, veal calves 11.0 to 12.0, and hogs prime heavy 16.05 with various hogs values.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Constitutional Amendment Proposal on Debt Limits
The document presents a proposed amendment to Section 8, Article 9 of Pennsylvania's Constitution. It outlines debt restrictions for counties cities townships school districts and other municipalities, permitting limited increases for Philadelphia to fund subways, railways wharves docks and related projects with voter approval while maintaining sinking funds and revenue tests.
Silk City debt plans and sinking fund provisions
The document outlines capitalizing annual net revenue to determine bond amounts for city projects in Philadelphia. It allows obligations due within fifty years with a sinking fund, payable through equal or graded annual installments, and notes interest and sinking-fund charges may accrue during construction. A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 3. ROBERT McAVeer.
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Auch Pure Poker
Siladelpita
Atid
Pennsylvania
Robert McAveer
The
Commonwealth
Pennayhyania
Philadelphia
Reid
Delaware
Bcuyiklil
Sald
Robert McAler
Pennsylvania Joint Resolution Three Amends Workers Comp Provisions
A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 3 proposes amending section 21 of article three to allow laws requiring reasonable compensation for injuries to employees and occupational diseases, establishing remedies and basis for calculation, while preserving limits on suits and survivals for deaths from injuries. The measure seeks to replace existing limitations with employer responsibility regardless of fault, and to preserve general time limits for corporate actions. ROBERT McAFEE, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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General Assembly
Robert McAfee
Comimonwealth
Joint Resolution Four Abolishes Secretary of Internal Affairs
A joint resolution proposes amending Article Four of the Pennsylvania Constitution to abolish the Office of Secretary of Internal Affairs. It directs transferring powers to other state departments or officers as legislated. The measure calls for adding Section Twenty-Three and is certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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Fanania
Executive Department
Robert McAfee
The
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Proposal Amends Constitution on Land Title Registry
A joint resolution proposes amending the Pennsylvania Constitution to create a system for registering transferring insuring and guaranteeing land titles by the state or counties. It authorizes courts and new tribunals, allows appeals, and plans funding from county treasuries, with named secretary Robert McAfee.
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Btpte
Ula
Lhergof
Robert McAfre
Sumsber Six Amends Section Eight of Pennsylvania Constitution
A proposal to amend section eight article nile of the Pennsylvania Constitution is introduced. The Senate and House of Representatives are to act to formalize the change. The text appears to be early in the legislative process with procedural wording.
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Nile
Ula
Penn-sylgania
Senate
House Or Representatives of
The
Com
Amendment to Pennsylvania constitution limits local debt
The General Assembly proposes amending Article Nine Section eight to tighten debt limits for counties cities boroughs townships and school districts. It caps new debt at two percent of assessed property value, allows exceptions for Philadelphia wharves docks and transit projects, and requires sinking funds. It preserves a special Philadelphia provision and sets a twenty five million dollar cap for Philadelphia debt tied to port development with a fifty year repayment.
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Philadelphia
Phiadelpha
Philadelpha
Horsinaster
Mey
Philadalahts
Monwealth ‘of
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
ADMINISTRATRIX AND ADMINISTRATOR NOTICES AND CHARTER APPLICATIONS
Notices detail letters of administration for Rosanoa Overdorf and Samuel H. Powley, calling creditors to present claims and debtors to pay. Also includes cautions from W M Loe, public charter application for Crown Hill Coal Mining Company, and requests for public service certificate for Rossiter Electric Company. Public hearings set for August 1914 in Harrisburg.
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John H. Pierce
Rosanoa Overdorf
Indiana
Emma D. Nevins
Homer City
R. D
Administratriax
Notich
Philander Churchill
Montgomery Township
Wuthen
Elizabeth A. Churchill
Hinsdale
D. B. Taylor
Samuel HH. Powley
East Mahoning Township
Amelia L, Walker
Gester Mills
Indiang Co
B. B. Taylor
John W. Wewlay
Hast Mabolling Township
Amelia TL
Walkor
Adurinigtrateix
Hox
Rochester Mills
Indiana Co
M. A. Lowther
Crown Hill Coal Mining Company
Public Service Commission
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Rossiter Eleectric Company
Cano
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
MO. S. Fisher
James Harvey Johnston
South Mahoning Township
Robert Johnston
Rossmayne
Cunningham & Fisher
William C. Lucas
Washington Towngulp
Apt Eyment
Pas &Rust Company
Ind. Pa
Kina Pa
Ernest Stewart
Samuel J. Henry
Anna E. Lockard
Emma L. Cost
Borough of
Savings and Trust Company OF Indiana
Change Your Seed Wheat Sell tet bushels of your common wheat
A sensational ad claims a new Marvelous wheat will dramatically boost yields. Testimonials from multiple farmers across states praise higher per acre returns and better grain quality. Readers are urged to request a catalog and proof letters by mail from O K Seed Store in Indianapolis.
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S. H. Fulton Co
D. W
Montgomery Co
Center Co
Chester Cow
Fultz
Butler Co
Pari
Miami, Co
Ind
Unicol Co
Tenn
Ware Tick Co
B. G
Preble Co
H. B.A. Wabrick Co
J. W
Highland Co
C. F. Lincoln Co
N. C
J. R
Stewart Co
Tetin
Scott Co
O. K
Indianapolis
Indiana
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Malser
War Office
Tie Genellas
Almely
Yenisylvania
General Assembly Miny Enari
United States
Civ
Oleh, McAfee
the Commonwealth
J. A. Bee
George B. Lairbanks
Canoe Township
Orphans’ Court
Indiana County
T. Lb. Bishop
County of
State of
J. It.intebersen
Jacob Siwith
Jena
Cunningstam & Tishoe, Attorneys For
Noam Lohr
W. M. Loe
Shelouti, Pa
W. N. Liggett
Jeremiah B. Ling
East Wheatfeld Township
Chauncey PF. Ling
New Florence
Moses M. Ling
Vintondate
It. D
Exkourons
Trobert G. Mack
Maat Wheatfeld
Curtis B, Mack
William N. Ligghtt
Indiana, Pa
John BH. Pierce
Caroline Howenarth
J. M. Stewart & CO
W. N. Liegett
Lucy A. Spicher
Gaid
Spicher
Irank Spicher
Cherry
S. M. Jack
Nannie H. Grover
James B. Grover
G. J. Reese
Banks Township
MIS
Executrix
Hortons
Boggs & Buhl
Pittsburgh, PA
Conkey
Steving
and Streais
Bell Phone
Ameritas Unions
Hike
Water Street
L. Handler
Farmers Hotel
Kinter House
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