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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
4
Earl G Boose Edward Lippart and Albertus G Woodward appear in Brady township Lawrence township and Curwenville records reflecting local governance listings with names and places in a concise township notice.
Friday afternoon’s Washington county committee gathering featured speakers pledging vigor in the fight against Penroseism and liquor influence. Percy F. Smith urged support for the Washington ticket, warning that Penrose’s machine and liquor interests will spend heavily, while party workers must mobilize to secure victory this fall.
In Elk County dynamiting killed hundreds of fish and left many dead on streams. Reports allege suspects used an automobile to reach sites, prompting calls for fish wardens to pursue criminals. Critics question if locals or aliens commit such acts and urge action to capture the culprits.
French capital follows the Caillaux murder case with anticipated duels among leading figures and a judge challenging a jurist to mortal combat. The piece also notes political blame on Taft and the rise of the Progressive party as voters seek honest government. It adds a broader view of how a European war could affect the United States, foreseeing wartime demand for American grain and the political implications abroad.
A speaker argues that any enlightened nation seeking war is to be condemned for fomenting a general European conflict. He notes Austria and Serbia are not worth the bloodshed a broader war would cause, urging restraint and negotiation.
State officials urge a strict drive against stream pollution to restore waters for fish and wildlife. The piece argues that prior lax enforcement allowed poisons to kill fish, while admonishing manufacturers to comply when approached properly and vowing continued action until rivers are safe.
The Wilson Bryan team’s Minister Stovall, in Switzerland, invited Swiss ships to the Panama expo as a gesture of friendship. He overlooked Switzerland has no navy, leading to mockery from enemies but no harsh judgment on his good intentions. Bryan’s reaction would have been priceless.
The piece urges immediate appointment of a night officer to curb central town robberies and curb roaming youths. It questions whether thieves are locals or transient. It calls borough council to protect residents and compel negligent parents to discipline their sons.
Clearfield has grown industrially over the past five years as the Chamber of Commerce attracted several manufacturers. While existing plants bolster the town, the chamber seeks financial support from business leaders and residents to attract new industries, including a potential automobile factory with available plant space.
A scatter of political jabs and social notes fills the page. Town chamber plans attract investment from an automobile firm under conditions. Senators debate the Panama Canal deal and Presidents see blunders. Editorial quips rail at candidates, crime, weather, street manners, and Labor Day duties.
A crowd from Clearfield and nearby towns spent Saturday at Mineral Spring Park. Mr and Mrs George Lamadue of Blue Ball joined Mr and Mrs Thomas Mullin, with others including T M Conrad in Philipsburg and Mrs Fred Bumbgarer shopping in Clearfield. Families and individuals attended the park outing and local shopping, with several residents visiting and socializing.
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