Progressives United for the 1916 Fight
The Progressive party will nominate a presidential candidate in 1916 and pursue an education campaign aligned with 1912 lines. A formal statement by National Executive Committee chair George W. Perkins and secretary Oscar King Davis emphasizes removing the tariff from politics, citing a 1,746,125 vote total from last November across thirty-four states and urging a national convention by January 15, 1916.
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Winburne Church Welcomes 26 New Members Red Letter Day
The Winburne Presbyterian church celebrated a red letter day as 26 new members joined. Twenty three confessed faith and three joined by letter under Pastor Rev. Moss recently installed. At the Sunday commission service four communicants received the sacrament, reported by Philipsburg Journal.
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Third Negro Lynched in Louisiana Shreveport
Shreveport Louisiana December 3 Sylvester Pine was lynched last night. This marks the third lynching here in a short span. The World Film Brady Shubert corporation presents The Lure, shown Monday night with the same New York cast. The play, described as a white slave voice, carries a moral lesson praised by former New York Police Commissioner Bingham. Two performances are scheduled, the first starting at 7 o’clock.
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Krupp Gun Factory Struck in Essen Bombing
In The Hague report, two aviators circled Essen dropping bombs causing damage. One bomb hit the Krupp gun factory injuring several people as authorities investigate the attack and assess casualties.
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Italy Will Remain Neutral, Minister Says
In a historic parliamentary gathering Minister Salandra stated Italy would stay neutral and that no new factors warranted changing course. He argued calm reasoning shows Italy benefits from keeping out of the war amid current conditions.
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Pinchot vows Progressive fight after Pennsylvania win
Gifford Pinchot states the Progressive party will continue the campaign, remaining in the fight for conservation and against entrenched interests. He notes over 276,000 voters supported him, spent about 49,275 in total, with 29,000 on publicity, and plans to attend the Chicago conference to organize further action. He defends his effort vs Penrose and Palmer.
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Gifford Pinecot
Washington Party
Pennsylvania
Mitchell Palmer
Florida
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Eagles Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
Clearfield aerie No 1 Fraternal Order of Eagles elect officers for the ensuing year. Officers named include Worthy president John P Sith Worthy vice president Walter R Fargo Worthy chaplain Foster Holt Secretary J J Noll Treasurer J A Robison Trustees G N Ellenberger Fred 3 Lee Frank W Roessier Inside guard Willis Bloom Outside guard T J Norris Real Estate Transfers list several land trades in Bells Landing Ferguson Chester Hill Mortis Brady Sandy and DuBois with amounts noted. Indications point to a large sale of tickets in the Belgian relief concert on December 11.
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Eric M. McCracken
Charles L. Michaels
Ferguson
Harry B. Poorman
Katherine Poorman
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Sarah Jane George
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Polander in DuBois Fight Likely to Die From Injuries
John Portotock remains in serious condition after a confrontation at the Nelson house bar in DuBois last night. Surgeons operated at 1 a.m. on a fractured skull and multiple wounds. Suspect Andy Seperack was arrested after the assault, with details of the quarrel and rock attack beginning near 9 p.m. at the bar.
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Criminal List for Next Week at Court Session
The forthcoming criminal court session lists numerous cases of threats, larceny, burglary, false pretense, and assault. Notably no murder cases are reported, though several involve young women seeking punishment for betrayals and a shooting with intent to kill. Names include Dr. B. H. Dickinson, Geo Reddin, Lloyd Fullington, Mike Alexandrowiteh, James McAvory, and many others across larceny, extortion, and liquor law violations.
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Geo Reddin
Harry N. Fisher
Isaiah Kachiries
Herbert Wilson
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Mike Alexandrowiteh
Tess Munholten
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Reed Mullen
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Russell Crawford
William Brandon
Geo T. Sweigert
James Tavier
Frank O'Connor
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Gust Kossick
William Remik
Fred Remik
Thomas B. Kitchen
John J. Frank
Wilford Waggaman
Joseph Hunt
Roland Bloom
John B. Kruis
William Cressley
Nicholas DeFlicia
Merrill Bell
Claud Watson
Lynn Snyder
James McNamee
Geo. Sheldon
Arthur Haines
Mitchell Hem
Frank Spingola
Tony Cadi
Micklin Charras
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C. P. Black
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Joseph Shultz
V. Couch
Anna McCluskey
R Howe
Harry Howe
George McMullen
Angelo Calameri
Joe Calamero
Angela Calmera
Minnie Kraus
John Kastovitz
Roy Maines
William Weld
Claude Watsos
Battle in Belgium Fiercely Waged Across Fronts
French continue offensive in Alsace capturing two towns. British King George joins firing line as Austrians take Belgrade. German forces claim success in North Poland while Australians head to Egypt to face the Turks. Reports from Lisbon say Portugal mobilizes to defend possessions in Africa.
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Philadelphia's Last Hanging Marks Shift to Electrocuted Punishments
Philadelphia December 2 The last hanging in Philadelphia county occurred when William Abel was executed for the January killing of Thomas Kane. In the future such criminals will be electrocuted.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
William Abel
Thomas Kane
Servia Appeals to Allies for Aid in War Effort
London dispatch reports Servia making an urgent appeal to allied powers for immediate aid. The count of dead and wounded exceeds 100,000 since the war began, and the Servian army now faces overwhelming Austrian forces.
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