Newspaper Officers and Subscription Notice
The document lists officers including Robert H. Somerville as President James H Minds as Vice President and E W Hess as Treasurer with E E Johnson as General Manager and John R Bixler as Editor Names James H E Minds Robert H Sommerville A S Moulthrop James Mitchell John W Barratt E W Hess Harry A Reed appear as directors Entered at the Post Office at Clearfield Pa as a 35 second class mail matter
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Robert H. Sommerville
James H. Minds
E. W. Hess
E. E. Johnson
John R. Bixler
James HE. Minds
A. 5
Moulthrop
James Mitchell
John W. Barratt
Harry A. Reed
Clearfield
Washington State Ticket United States Senator and Officials
Washington State ticket lists United States Senator and state officials including Governor William Draper Lewis of Philadelphia and Lieutenant Governor Percy F. Smith of Allegheny County. Also shows Secretary of Internal Affairs Fred E. Lewis Lehigh County and Congress-at-Large nominees ex N. Mitchell Jefferson County and Asthird J. Rupley Cumberland County with Anderson KH Walters Cambria and Barry Watson Mercer counties.
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William Draper Lewis
Philadelphi
Percy F. Smith
Allegheny County
Fred E. Lewis
Lehigh County
Congress-at
Ex N. Mitchell
Jafferson County
Asthird J. Rupley
Cumberland County
Anderson KH. Walters
Cambria County
Barry Watson
Mercer Cour
Washington District Ticket Confirms Local Figures
Gay B Mayo and Alonzo S Moulthrop named in district ticket listings with McKeen county and Clearfelt areas. Indicates party alignment in 21st and Behmor-Mth districts.
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Congress
Gay B. Mayo
McKeen County
Behmor
Mth
Alonzo S. Moulthrop
Clearflelt
Washington County Ticket Named Local Officials
Washington County lists Earl G. Boose Brady township Edward Lippart Lawrence township Albertus G. Woodward Curwensburg as ticket holders with local civic roles.
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Earl G
Picnics and Politicians Stirring Debate in Clearfield County
Friday, August 7 1914 editorial discusses old fashioned picnics and modern political gatherings where Democratic governor candidates spoke at New Millport. It questions the Washington and Republican parties handling, and notes local managers used campaign tactics at a church picnic prompting mixed reactions among readers.
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McQuown
Raftsman Journal
New Millport
Clearfield County
Washington
Brother McQuown
Palmer-Mae-Cormick
Democratic Party
The Peace of Europe Threatened by New Fracture
A fragmented excerpt notes that the so-called peace of Europe, hailed by audiences across the Atlantic, is at risk of another split or collapse, signaling rising tensions and potential realignments among nations and blocs.
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Europe
Arrogance and Greed Ignite European Tensions
An editorial argues Austria and Serbia trigger escalating conflict, blaming Germany’s failed peacemaking and predicting Russia, Germany, England, and others may join. It asserts no true peace exists in Europe as Triple Alliance and Triple Entente clash, with greed for territory fueling wars.
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Austria
Servia
Germany
Europe
Russia
England
Atlantic
Archduke Ferdinand
On With The Dance Russia Mobilizes Europe Brace
Russia issues partial mobilization order not revocable provoking Germany to mobilize to guard frontiers as Britain and France fear wider conflict. Stock markets close amid mounting anxiety as governments prepare for possible war and assess immense human and financial costs. Modern civilization halts before greed and selfishness.
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Russia
Germany
England
France
United States
Europe
Tax Assessment Gap Between Clearfield and DuBois
The statement of assessed valuation and taxes for Clearfield borough and DuBois city shows Clearfield at about one hundred thousand dollars below DuBois despite DuBois claiming nearly twice Clearfield’s population. The piece argues that either Clearfield’s assessment is too high or DuBois’s is too low, and calls for fair, intelligent, impartial assessment by knowledgeable assessors to achieve genuine tax equality.
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Clearfield
Dubois
Clearfield Borough
DuBois City
War Crime Debate Aims for Global Reckoning
In a stark wartime column the author argues Europe faces a prolonged, bloody conflict. It contends millions may die and economies will devote billions to war efforts, all funded by taxation. The piece labels the current war a crime against humanity.
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Europe
War in Europe a clash of rulers not citizens
A reflection on the European war noting that the assassination of an Austrian archduke spurred Austria to attack Serbia, with many nations joining for private motives. The writer argues ordinary people seek peace while rulers push for advantage, calling the war a result of lunatics.
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Europe
Serviz
Freight Rates Advance For Western Railways
Western railroads win a five percent freight rate increase after the Interstate Commerce Commission granted the boost on Saturday. Eastern lines were excluded though some commissioners urged uniform treatment. The decision limits funds for eastern routes and delays improvements that would have benefited Pennsylvania cities and towns.
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Commission
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Water Company Report Delays Borough Ownership Debate
An expert accountant hired to audit Clearfield Water company finances may not finish in time for tomorrow's borough council meeting. The audit covers about thirty years and was requested amid pressure for municipal ownership. If the findings support the company's cost figures, council and citizens face a key choice on the water plant's future.
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Clearfield Water Company
Council
Clearfield Tuberculosis Dispensary Highlights Local Work
The Clearfield tuberculosis dispensary operates under state supervision with Dr. S C Stewart as the capable physician. Superintendent Miss Williams and the staff give careful efficient attention, yet few residents realize the extent of good being done in the community.
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Clearfield
S. C. Stewart
Stewart
Williams
Tuberculosis Dispensaries Praised For Community Service
The six year old institution has shown its necessity with about 50 patients in the dispensary and many discharged cured or greatly benefited. Officials note the dispensaries are a blessing to poor tuberculosis patients and deny any epidemic of petty thieving in Clearfield.
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Clearfield
England's position in a looming world war analysis
The article argues England risks entanglement with Germany over Belgium, predicting a London declaration of war within forty eight hours. It notes Germany's aggression, Belgium's defense, and speculation on war correspondents' future topics alongside unrelated items about crime and finance.
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England
Germany
Great Britain
Belgium
London
Germans Bombard Liege Fortifications and Move Toward France
European war reports describe German artillery bombarding Namur at the Meuse Sambre junction near Brussels as German forces push south toward the French frontier. Other items note Russian aviator deaths near Lemberg, French defeats in Monfontaine, and France mobilizing under General Joffre with English support. Multiple dispatches mention German airships and torpedo boats, Belgian battlefield incidents, and diplomatic moves in Italy and the United States.
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Liege
France
Brussels
Namaur
Meuse
Sambre
French
M. Siskery
Lemberg
Paris
Monfontaine
Vosges
England
Joffre
Lunier
Groingen
Netherlands
Wilhelmshaugen
Italy
Germany
Copenhagen
Baltic Sea
Gedsar
Berlin
Koenigsberg
Kniestern
Kaiser
Russia
Tendera
Washington
White House
Wilson
United States
Europe
Ireland
Dublin
Ulster Volunteers
New York
White Star
Olympic
Essex
Berwick
Poincare
Circey
Luneville
Pelet-Croix
Belfort
Luxemberg
Bassebrick
Kemich
Moselle
Belford
Offie
Meurice Et Moselle
la Tour
Germa
Metz
Belgium's strategic role in a Franco German war
The article outlines Belgium's neutral status and how a German crossing through Belgian territory would bypass France's defenses. It describes France's fortifications from Verdun to Besançon and a secondary line near Paris, explaining how a Belgian advance would "go around the end." It ends with an abrupt note about milk dealers who are not cleanly.
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France
Germany
Dorthesstern Trattier
Belgium
Luxemburg
Verdun
Nancy
Epinal
Belfort
Besanzon
Paris
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Chicago
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H& Co
Phone Watts Plant
Curwensville, Pa
Oscar Mitchell
Atttorney-at-Law Snyder Bldg
Wilta
Duke
Duke of Westminster
Lanier
Memel
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Egypt
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Bosnia
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