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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1914

Page

6

Workers Rally for Roosevelt as Penrose Foe Gains Steam

In Luzerne County Hazleton and Ashley, Progressives led by William Draper Lewis and Gifford Pinchot drew hundreds of miners and shopmen praising Roosevelt and denouncing Penrose. Attendees urged mine scale inspections and attacked party leaders seen as workers’ enemies.

Washington Luzerne Roosevelt Hazleton William Draper Lewis Washington Party State Legal Department Penrose Machine Domination Doctor Lewis Gifford Pinchot United States Anthracite Coal Trust James Sweeney Penrose Gang Penroseism Theodore Roosevelt Luzerne County Mr. Kemp Pinchot Committee Senate Republican State Committee Boies Penrose Wilkes- Barre Wyoming Penrose Ashley Charles Brady James Haslen Kingston Collery Delaware and Hudson Railroad

Old Bosses Turned Out in 1914 Progressive Rise

The speaker denounces old Republican bosses and predicts a Progressive triumph. He cites organization in 36 states and tickets in 24 states, with young men backing the party and the balance of power shifting to Progressives in legislatures and Congress.

Ocean Republican Party Progressive Party Hinebaugh Congress Whig Party Old

Knights of Pythias install officers at Clearfield Lodge

On Monday night July 13 Deputy Grand Chancellor D W Young installed officers of Clearfield Lodge No 305 Knights of Pythias. Newly installed were Chancellor commander Wayne Burge, Vice Chancellor S Bord Smith, Prelate A F Lawhead, Master of work H A Walker, Keeper of records and seal Paul A Dietzel, Master of finance E W Brown, Master of exchequer F B Row, Master at arms W M Henderson, Inner guard E W Brown, Outer yard H S Shafer, Representative Geo D Rank, Trustees John H Martin H A Walker and G D Runk.

D. W. Young Clearfield Lodge Knights of Pything Wayne Burge S. Bord Smith A. F. Lawhead H. A. Walker Paul A. Dietzel E. W. Brown F_. B. Row. Master at arms—W. M. Henderson E. W_. Brown H. S. Shafer Geo. D. Rank John H. Martin G. D. Runk

Elopers Nabbed Near Sykesville After Weekend Elopement

John Worman aged 18 and Edna Smith aged 13 eloped on Sunday causing a stir in Sykesville but were captured Sunday night in Indiana as they prepared to travel to Blairsville for a Pittsburgh train. Friends Roy Joineen and family camping near Clerafield Creek report forty visitors and late refreshments. Mrs. Waple and daughter Catherine visit D. W. Speck.

John Worman Edna Smith Sykesville Indiana Blairsville Pittsburgh Roy Joineen Clerafield Creek Bridge Henying

Clearfield Aims to Host State Firemen Convention

The Central District Firemen’s Association plans its twenty second annual convention at Patton August 19 to 21. Clearfield seeks to secure the event next year, needing about $1000 in subscriptions and business support. a committee reports at Friday’s department meeting. Langsford, Clearfield county’s commissioner, is noted as a long time president and secretary of the association.

Central District Firemen’s Association Clearfield County Patton Contra Pennsylvania Fexrs Clearfield W. C. Langsford

Mr. Johnsons Family Arrive in Wheeling Home

Tr. E. Johnson, manager of Progressive Publishing Co., spent Sunday in Wheeling Virginia with his mother Mrs. Catherine E. Johnson. His wife and two children visited last week and returned with him taking residence on Fine Street.

Tr. E. Johnson Progressive Publishing Co Wheeling Catherine E. Johnson Johnson Fine Street

B. R. P. Picnic Arrangements Set For Ontario Beach

The annual B. R. & P railroad employes picnic at Ontario Beach is arranged for Saturday July 18. A special train will depart DuBois at 6 AM and reach Ontario Beach around noon, with a return from Rochester at 8:30 PM. Over 1000 people are expected. free transportation and the KE & P band will provide music for attendees.

Eee & P Ontario Beach DuBois Rochester

Carnival in Clearfield Deemed Clean by Police

Borough guards inspected the Clearfield carnival after claims of impropriety. Chief of Police McHenry reports no unsuitable displays found. only incident was a theft of a carnival worker’s suit by a local youth. K A Sloppy of New Millport was seen socializing in town yesterday.

Clearfield McHenry K. A. Sloppy New Millport

Last of Meetings Ends With Surrender at Tabernacle

Report of Rev. Johnson's final tabernacle services and strong evangelistic messages. Crowds packed the Tabernacle for Sunday night and morning sessions with a large choir and multiple sermons urging personal salvation. About 8 or more individuals came forward. total reported at 960 by end of services last night.

Christ Mr. Johnson Rev. Johnson Christan Church J Johnson Tabernacle Johnson Jonnvon

Clover Hill Local Notes and Society Sketches

A baby girl arrived at Alex Mitchells home last week. Mrs May Ralston visits her sister Mrs Curtis Read this week. A G Woodward of Curwensville evl ted on Edward Lippert last Sunday. Miss Annabell Lite visits friends in Akron Ohio. Grampian band to play at Lawrence Grange Picnic Friday July 1. Mrs Homer McDowell gravely ill with chronic appendicitis Dr Wilson attending. Miss Emma Schickling to Hyde City for continued employment. Alda and Amanda Glasgow of Bellwood visiting their cousins the McCrackens. Frank Lippart smiles over arrival of a young son. Mr and Mrs Will Berry of Stoneboro visit Edward Lippert family. Mr and Mrs Dayton Shifter of Karthaus visit their uncle Edward Lippert. Mrs Austin Aughenbaugh and Miss Emma Schickling visit sister Mrs Edward Lippert. W F Hoffman learns his father in Portland suffered a stroke and not expected to live. Mrs Helen Aughenbaugh and daughter Meaty visit James Spackman family. Elma Blair McCracken Olive Clovis Moore attend Kerrmoor Grange, visit relatives. Mrs Blair Fulton and baby Cora May visit Wrigleys and relatives in Clearfield Kentucky. Mrs Cupp and daughters Anna and Golda from Altoona attend Nebgen Shiller wedding and visit Edward Lipatt family. Evangelist Stough to conduct meetings in DuBois for six weeks starting September.

Alex Mitchell May Ralston Curtis Read A. G. Woodward Curwensville Edward ‘Lippart Annabell Lite Akron Ohio Grampian Lawrence Grange Homer McDowell Wilson Emma Schikling Hyde City Alda Amanda Glasgow Bellwood McCracken Frank Lippart Will Berry Stonehoro Edward Lippart Dayton Shifter Karthaus Edward Lippert Austin Aughenbaugh Emma Schickling W. F. Hoffman Portland Helen Aughenbuugh Meaty James Spackman Elma Blair McCracken Olive Clovis Moore Grange Kerrmoor Blair Fulton Cora May Clearfield Kentucky J.S. Wrigley Cupp Anna Golda Altoona Mrs. Cupp Edward Lippatt

Laboring Men's Picnic in Stoneville on July 25

A basket picnic organized by Stoneville laboring men will occur Saturday July 25 with baseball events in the morning and afternoon. Everyone is invited. A Sewing Club meeting is planned for tomorrow evening at the Leitzinger farm if weather permits.

Stoneville Sewing Club Leitzinger Farm

American Ship Lands Guns in Ireland Amid Tense Ulster Clash

American steamer lands a heavy consignment of Mausers and ammunition near Lough Foyle for Nationalists. Nightly tensions rise as Londonderry and Moville report artillery and troop movements between Nationalists and Orangemen. Police and soldiers guard Londonderry after clashes and a parade led by Sir Edward Carson.

Londonderry International News Service Belfast Ireland Orangemen Battle of the Boyne Sir Edward Carson Moville Lough Foyle Newtown

Huerta Ready to Resign Office in Mexican Crisis

Vera Cruz July 1 General Huerta would resign if a suitable successor from the factions could be found. Adolfo de la Lama, Mexican finance minister, says secret talks between Huerta and Venustiano Carranza are under way in New York. He believes an agreement must be reached or Huerta will not surrender the presidency. Guards were posted at the station amid concern over possible demonstrations.

Vera Cruz Carranza Huerta Funs Tom

Miners See Fewer Fatal Accidents in Early 1914 in Pa

State mining authorities report a drop in fatal incidents so far in 1914 across Pennsylvania. In 1911 to 1912 figures show most inside deaths from roof falls and coal falls, cars and gas explosions. E. L. Davis of Ramey visited Clearfield on Monday.

State Department of Mines Pennsylvania E. L. Davis Ramey Clearfield

The Heir As Parent to the Witchs Throne Romance

Emily Wayne leads a suspenseful romance in The Heir As Parent to the Witchs Throne, a North American serial from Pennsylvania history. Love and danger mix as a strong suitor ignores gossip while a witch tale unfolds with mystery and climactic peril as weekly installments lure readers to order.

Emily Wayne Pennsylvania

Corner stone laid for new Methodist church at Mahaffey

The cornerstone of Mahaffey’s new Methodist church was laid on Sunday with impressive ceremonies. Rev. Dr. H. R. Bender of Clearfield preached the sermon. Miss Mary Mitchell sang accompanied by Miss James. The exercises attracted many spectators from Clearfield.

New Methodist Mahaffey H. R. Bender Cleary Fild Mary Mitchell James Clearfield

Labor Chief Sees Dept Mediation In Labor Troubles

Commissioner John Price Jackson said in Altoona that the state Department of Labor and Industry will intervene in labor disputes. He noted the department will mediate and seek settlements between employers and employees after returning from Pittsburgh where 23,000 workers expect to resume work. The building trades strike involves 3000 men halting work on $312 million in new buildings.

Department of Labor and Industry John Price Jackson Altoona Pittsburg Pittsburgh

Fire breaks out in fourth ward house

Firemen responded to a daytime alarm in the fourth ward at noon to a blaze in the residence of a man named Ajax. No damage reported.

Ajax

Threatened to Kill Wife Charged in DuBois Jail

George Mashgo, a Slav, was brought from DuBois and lodged in jail yesterday afternoon charged with assault and battery and threats to kill his wife.

George Mashgo DuBois

Fragmented Aphorism on Genealogy and Fate by Turgenief

A philosophical remark questions heredity and the unseen ties between a man's life and his descendants. It ponders how fate, yearnings, and penalties echo through generations, reflecting the interconnected chain of human lives.

Earth Ivan Turgenief

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Penrose Cengis Workers FOE Lewis Wilkes-Barre Delaware and Hudson Central Lehigh Valley Nanticoke Main Prospect Streets Joseph Edwards F Lcsitare Margaret Sorensen Gracedale Mr. Pinchot White Haven Knights OF Pythias Young Mrs. Waple Catherine D. W. Speck B. R. P. Picnic Clover Hill Evangelist Stough Lane Eiausers Loca Dr. H.R. Bender LABOR Wife Tai McCiurs
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