Local Political Figures Listed Across Counties
A fragmented list names United States Senator Grifford Pinchot and Governor William Draper Lewis with counties Pike Cumberland Allegheny Lehigh Jefferson Cumberland and Mercer. Notable figures include secretary of Internal Affairs Freg E Lewis and Congress-at-Large Lex N Mitchell. Community mentions include Ashireen Walters and a Cambrian community.
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Weecy FP. Smith
Allegheny Counts
Freg E. Lewis
Lehigh County
Congress-et-Large
Lex N. Mitchell
Jefferson County
Arthur
Rupley
Cumberland County
Ashireen Walters
Cambrian Comunty
Barry Watson
Mercer County
Washington District Ticket Congress 21st District
In McKean and Clearfield counties names appear for the political slate. Gay Mayo and McKean figures are listed for the 21st district and senators for the district include Alenss Moulthrop from Clearfield. The fragmentary item names candidates and counties without full context or dates.
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Congress
Gay
Mayo
McKean County
Senmor
Mth
Alenss
Moulthrop
Clearfield Guants
Washington County Ticket Marl G Boose Brady Township
Record shows names Marl G Boose and Albertus G Woodward associated with Washington County regions Brady Township Curwens Dale and Lawrence town plus Lippar and Lippar appears as local officials or placeholders in an OCR fragment.
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Marl
American farmers stay home as Canada migration wanes
Friday, July 17, 1914, notes a wheat crop near a billion bushels and says American farmers are earning more by staying in the United States. It criticizes American papers that urged migration to Alberta, accusing them of patriotic betrayal for Canadian railroad advertising profits. The piece says exposure of Canadian wheatfield falsehoods reduced Northwest relocations by thousands.
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United States
Canada
Alberta
Northwest
Waves of crime and the mind set for unlawful acts
The article argues that crime comes from degeneracy built in youth and that a warped mind drives individuals to kill or rob. It dismisses waves of crime as a general principle, blaming factors like weather or the moon but emphasizing personal crisis and mental eruptions.
Law and order praises on Fourth of July in Clearfield
The article commends Clearfield residents for honoring the Fourth of July with restraint. An ordinance bans fire crackers in the borough, and the celebration proceeded without notable disturbances aside from Hillsdale’s dynamite blast outside the borough. Citizens’ adherence reflects intelligence and self respect, with youths guided away from noisy fireworks toward harmless amusements.
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Clearfield
Hillsdale
Lest You Forget Hospital Fund Drive Needs More Help
A town appeal urges residents to complete a fundraiser for Clearfield hospital debt. Trustees face a deadline to match Asbury W. Lee Sr.’s five thousand dollar yearly pledge for five years. Community donations of any size are welcomed to sustain the hospital’s future care.
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Clearfield Hospital
Asbury W. Lee, Sr
Fictitious Real Estate Prices Stir New Jersey Debate
New Jersey farmers face higher assessed valuations as a proposed system would set real estate at a fixed percentage of its sale price. Critics argue that inflated lot prices deter home seekers, causing costly rent and discouraging settlement. The piece cites Clearfield as an example of uneven lot pricing driving development to the West Side and leaving central areas vacant.
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New Jersey
Clearfield
Progressivism Grows at Clearfield Chautauqua
Prominent speakers at the Clearfield chautauqua last week urged progressivism, stressing that voters seek political reform and an end to bossism. They argued the nation is awakening to corruption as unacceptable, with momentum beyond party lines and a shift in public sentiment.
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Clearfield
Progressivinn
Penrose’s Defeat Seen Advancing Progressivism in Pennsylvannia
The article argues Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, allied with Standard Oil and other special interests, faces defeat this year. A Penrose loss would push progressivism forward by at least a decade, as he tries to block retirement by allying with a Democratic faction.
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Ptvania
Penrose
Standard Oil Company
Mitchell Palmer
Pen-rose
United States
Gifford Pinchot
Washington Party
Palmer
Publicity and the newspaper as a selling medium
The piece argues publicity relies on newspapers and word of mouth, asserting newspapers are the reliable channel. It notes merchants, theaters, and real estate agents benefit from the paper, with Clearfield Progress described as the town’s top advertising medium.
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Clearfield
Huerta Plans Resignation with Conditions
Huerta signals willingness to quit ruling Mexico but will only resign if allowed to dictate his successor. He fears rebels will assassinate him once retirement is delayed to amass wealth abroad. Amid deep distrust, finding a safe successor seems unlikely as revolts and dissatisfaction haunt Mexican politics.
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Huerta
Mexico
Clearfield to Issue 38000 in Borough Improvement Bonds
Clearfield plans to issue thirty eight thousand dollars in improvement bonds to fund sewering and paving projects. Bids open around mid August, bonds carry four percent interest. Citizens and banks urged to invest, stressing safety and local benefit, with Consul Ben Chase praised for Washington recognition.
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Clearfield
Curwensville
Philipsburg
Finance Committee
Councls
Ben Chase
Clearfield County
Powers That Be
Washington
Ben
Capable of Doing Things in the Right Way
A fragment notes an individual shown as capable of handling tasks properly. The brief mentions doing things correctly and suggests confidence in the person’s ability to manage responsibilities in the expected manner.
Moral town reassures on Clearfield carnival morals
A Milton correspondent’s warning about a carnival in Clearfield is debunked as exaggerated. Borough authorities and the police investigated and found the entertainment innocent of charges. Town leaders pledge decency and vigilance, urging residents to uphold good names and resist unsanctioned acts.
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Clearfield
Philadelphia
Milton
Oew
Borough Fathers and Legal Department
Burgess
New Haven Looting Revealed By Interstate Report
The piece discusses the New Haven railroad looting and mismanagement by directors and officers, accusing them of prioritizing money gamblers over stockholders. It notes potential legal limits, urges action by the interstate commerce commission, and critiques political figures including Palmer, Penrose, and Pinchot. The article also mentions a town tragedy, hunting politics, a carnival, and Roosevelt’s governor bid context.
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New Haven
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
New Haven Road
interstate /commerce commission
Wilson
Broad Chautauqua Notes and Local Rants in Progress
The clip mocks entertainment publicity, local politics, and social mores while praising mixed rural notes. It questions campaign silence and cites temperance battles, street conditions, and the allure of peaches in opera boxes as broader town chatter.
Power of Judges Have Liquor Licenses
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that judges may refuse liquor licenses with no necessity found. The decision upheld Venango county dry status after Judge George S. Criswell denied all twenty three licenses. The Brooks law does not require licenses in every county nor in every subdivision. Demand by consumers is not conclusive to deem a license necessary.
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Avery
State Superior Court
Philadelphia
George S.criswell
Venango County
Charles E. Rice
Elks Elect Officers At Denver Meet In 1915
Raymond Benjamin of Napa Calif was elected grand exalted ruler by acclamation. Other officers named include grand loyal knight E M Dickerman of Tucson and grand secretary Frederick C Robbinson of Dubuque. Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh area lodges joined to back Los Angeles for the 1915 convention amid politicking by southern and western delegates.
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Raymond Benjamin
Denver
Cal
Napa
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
E. M. Dickerman
Tucson
W. F. Schad
Milwaukee
Frederick C. Robbinson
Dubuque
Charles A. White
Chicago
Thomas €.Donohue
New London
Conn
Calvin Kingsley
Waterloo
L. R. Maxwell
Marshalltown
B. F. Koperick
Pueblo
Pittsburgh
Fottsville
Elks
Atlanta
Smoky City
Los Angeles
Dixie City
Baseball on the British Isles in a lively exhibition
A London era notice recounts a July baseball game on the British Isles between England and Wales. Evans and Leer each tallied 15 runs, with England leading before a second-inning lapse ended play after 57 runs. An English "baseball expert" offered a playful critique of the sport and its rules, while spectators enjoyed refreshments throughout.
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New York
British Isles
England
Wales
Evans
Grange Gasworks
E. Leer
Phil Harriers
Leer
Heinie Zimmerman
Boqueta
F. Moore
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Progressive Publishing CO
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Robert H. Sommerville
James H. Minds
E. W. Hees
BR. E. Johnson
John BE. Bixler
A. &. Moulthrop
James Mitchell
John W. Barratt
E. W. Hess
Harry A. Reed
Clear- Sela
Washington State
United
Grifford Pinchot
Pike County
William Draper Lewis
Philadelphi
Wathington
Washington County Ticket
LAW and Order
Barnesboro
Kalbus
Roosevelt
Neck of Woods
Rye
Tennessee
Third Street
Market Street
Dr. Brumbaugh
Dean Lewis
Ananias
Sapphira
Isia
Ada
Ustil
Frank G. Menke
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