Directors named in with yer six months at price at Clear Held
Directors listed include James F Minds Robert B H Sommerville A S Mounthrop James Mitchell John W Barratt E W Hess and Harry A Reed. Que Year. ey Six. Months at price at Clear- Held Pa as second class mail matter.
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Robert H. Sommerville
James H. Minds
E. W. Hess
BR. E. Sohneon
John R Bixler
James F. Minds
Robert BH. Sommerville
A. S. Mounthrop
James Mitchell
John W. Barratt
Harry A Reed
Clear- Held
Clearfield Fourth of July parade praised as finest in town
Friday July 10 1914 report lauds Clearfield celebration noting safe patriotic events on Saturday with a grand industrial and civic parade described as the finest display of enterprise and progressiveness. Firemen showcased efforts and fireworks at Driving Park as locals and visitors enjoyed a well executed town celebration.
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Clearfieldys
Clearfield
Clearfield Chautauqua Opens For Week of Education and Entertainment
Clearfield's chautauqua opened this afternoon and will run for one week. Last year the event showed youth the value of wholesome recreation and offered entertainment in Lower Witmer park. This year's program promises a more engaging series, though the event is not a money making venture as expenses for artists and performers are substantial and receipts may barely cover costs.
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Clearfield
Lower Witmer Park
Honest Citizens Claim in Clearfield Population Tale
A fragmented snippet touts Clearfield as boasting its honest citizens and industries with redundant praise. It hints at a population claim of two, but the text is incomplete and unclear on context or outcomes.
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Clearfield
Honest Clearfield Citizens Keep Theft Far Away
Clearfield, a town of over six thousand with a diverse population, prides itself on honesty and low petty theft. Most money found on streets is returned once owners are identified, and residents leave items on porches at night with faith they will be found intact.
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Clearfeld
Clearfield
United States
Clearfielders
Rights of Pedestrians in Street Crossings
A Philadelphia court ruling by Judge Sulzberger stresses drivers must respect pedestrians on crossings. Pedestrians have the legal right to cross streets between crossings, and those injured may recover damages from drivers.
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Sulzberger
Philadelphia
Clearfield Citizens Urged to Unite for Growth and Water Works
The piece lauds Clearfield for its Fourth of July celebrations praised as orderly and clean and credits citizen unity for the parade’s success. It stresses that continued energy toward attracting new industries and purchasing water works could greatly benefit the town and elevate its beauty and cleanliness in Pennsylvania.
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Clearfield
Pennsylvania
Voice of Truth Threat to Penrose Power in Pennsylvania
A political column argues the Penrose faction fears exposure of Penroseism in Pennsylvania. It notes Colonel Roosevelt, despite a strained voice from an exploration trip, will tour Pennsylvania to speak against Penrose and the influence of Standard Oil and other privileged interests. The piece warns the campaign hinges on Roosevelt’s advocacy and voters’ response.
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Penrose Party
Pennsylvania
Penrose Republicans
Roosevelt
Washington
Brazil
Pittsburgh
Standard Oil Company
Votes For Women Debate Yields Mixed Reactions
Citizens listened to two speakers on women suffrage with opposite views. The audience left divided, unsure whether the arguments swayed them. The issue remains open in both sincere and skeptical tones, reflecting ongoing debate.
Women Voters and Political Judgment Discussed
The text argues that women will eventually vote and are capable of deciding political questions, comparing their intelligence and patriotism to men. It questions whether informed women would exercise the right, suggesting the nation could worsen if capable women abstain while ignorant men elect leaders.
Textile plant strengthens Clearfield industry pride
Doubtful forecasts about the Clearfield West Side silk mill proved unfounded as the textile company expands. Forty looms already operate, with experienced management and a focus on worker health, safety, and moral welfare. Officials anticipate enlarging facilities and constructing more buildings as the business grows.
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Thomases
Clearfield
Clearfield Textile Company
Washingtonmen at Progressive dinner crowd Pittsburgh event
The Progressive dinner in Pittsburgh drew 1400 Washington men to Mel Creery's dining room, with 2700 unable to find seats as fees were returned. The piece notes crowd size, local street filth, and calls for reform in voting and civic life, while peppering observations on Rockefeller, Boy Scouts, and oil prospects in Clearfield County.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Mel Creery
Lack of Houses Halts Progress in Clearfield
An informed review shows Clearfield faces a housing shortage as contractors report few new homes in construction. With many tenants lining up for every vacant residence, the town’s growth stalls despite new industries and potential plant openings. Builders note a $2000 rental home could yield 6 percent, encouraging investment. A housing company could meet demand for Renters and attract new residents, aiding town progress.
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Clearfield
Dr. Newling
D. W. Anderson
Cemetery Road
Clearfeld
Osceola Tabernacle Last Week of Johnson Weaver Evangeli
Last week of Johnson Weaver evangelistic services in Osceola tabernacle. Campaign has surpassed 600 trail bitters opened. notable attendees include postmaster ex-burgess and local businessmen. Tonight Lady Ridge service. Wednesday anti booze night with monster ops promised.
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Johnson-Weaver
Trail
Mr. Johnson
M. E
Pi Ohta
Oseels Tabernacle
Johnson
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Sinners Respond To Unpardonable Sin Sermon At Tabernacle
At Rev Johnson's Sunday service the fold filled the tabernacle with many outside as eight and then 80 people surrendered to Jesus. The choir performed The Church in the Wildwood as the preacher defined the unpardonable sin as continual rejection of God's call through the Holy Spirit.
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Fecal
Rev. Johnson
Jesus
Tabernacle
Johnson
Guards Protect Rockefeller Grounds In Largest Barricade
In Tarrytown New York on July 7 guards were doubled to defend the Rockefeller estate Pocantico Bills against feared anarchist incursions. Among the newest guards are detectives recently linked with a New York radical anarchist circle.
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Tarrytown
N Y
Rockefeller Grounds
Pocantico
New York
Jury verdict in death near Morrisdale Mines methods
The jury empanelled by Coroner Pellom to inquire into the death of Geore Swansiget, strangled in a drunken fight with Mike Repchack near Morrisdale Mines, returned a verdict that Swansiget died by choking at Repchack's hands.
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Pellom
Geore Swansiget
Mike Repchack
Morrisdale
Swansiget
Repchack
Progressive Spirit Grows in Strength in Pittsburgh
July 7 dispatches report William Flinn relayed that Theodore Roosevelt will actively campaign in Pennsylvania after a six week rest. Roosevelt, delivering speeches with noted voice control, plans further appearances in coming weeks once fully recovered. Lex N Mitchell, Progressive candidate for congressman-at-large, arrives in Pennsylvanian towns praising Roosevelt’s Pittsburgh speech as vigorous and wise, meeting with strong party enthusiasm.
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Pittsburgh
William Flinn
Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Flinn
Roosevelt
Penrose
Lex Mitchell
Panxsutawney
Lex 'N. Mitchell
Mitchell
Tragedy Strikes Hawk Raw Family Child Dies After Iodine Poisoning
Clair Rupe, two, son of Mr and Mrs William Rupe of Hawk Raw, drank half a bottle of iodine Sunday and died Monday morning. The report notes a happy father J F Becton from the West Side celebrates the birth of a 12 and a half pound baby last Thursday while the mother recovers.
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Clair
Wiliam Rupe
Hawk Raw
Becton
West Side
Ambassador to Russia nominates Mayer and others for licenses
President Witton sent to the senate today the nomination of George T. Mayer of San, along with Harris B. Pettigrew of DuBois and Gathachie S. Fox of DuBois for marriage licenses. Pettigrew and Matilda A. Shaw of Pittsburgh, and Beebe and Martha E. Hawthorne of Reynoldsville were named as well.
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Russia
Washington
President Witton
Senate
George T. Mayer
San
Harris B. Pettigrew
DuBois
Gathachie S. Fox
J. Pettigrew
Matilda A. Shaw
Pittsburgh
Seven Beebe
Martha E. Haw Ithorne
Reynoldsville
Thompson Nominated for Federal Judge in Western Pa
The president sent to the senate the nomination of W. H. L. S. Thompson of Pittsburgh as federal judge for the Western district of Pennsylvania.
Pedestrian Rights at Crossings Highlight City Debate
A court view asserts pedestrians have right of way at street crossings while drivers must yield, amid calls for safer crossings and penalties for reckless motorists. Debate centers on whether motorists should stop only at crossings or yield beyond them to protect foot travelers.
Injured Lad Dies After Tin Mine Blast
Frank Luciana, a boy badly injured in a powder blast at the Gan Yun clay mines, died Sunday at Cottage Hospital Ph barg. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 Houizdale. A moral note from the report praises honesty over reform school.
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Frank Luciana
Gan Yun
Ph Barg
Bes
Houizdale
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Cleareteld
Washington Party
Clearfield County
Milners
John D. Rockefellr
Boy Scout Movement
Victor Murdock
Kansas Statesman
Capitalisie
Osceola Tabernacle
Rockefeller
Lex W. Mitchell
Pedes
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