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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

4

Unclear party ledger fragment from Clearfield county paper

Fragmentary OCR shows names and roles in a Washington city party organ with officers including Mobert H. Sommerville and James H. Ninds, plus other individuals like W. Hess, Mary A. Reed, and A. B. Moulthrop, all appearing in a disjointed list.

Iicia The Washington Clearfield County Mobert H. Sommerville James H. Ninds W. Hess Marry A. Reed Mer Delin

Postal Record Entry from Clethield Pennsylvania

The notice records a mail matter of the record from Clethield PA entered at the Post Office. It notes an entrance tied to Mie Bonths with a one year period and a $150 value for the entry.

Clethield

Campaign Opens in Pennsylvania 1914 Election Race

The 1914 campaign in Pennsylvania unfolds with Republicans facing calls to focus on issues while Sen Penrose seeks to hold liquor votes and appear reform-minded. Democrats split into factions over a shared spoils-focused platform as Washington party gains emphasis urging Penroseism as the rallying cry to elect Gifford Pinchot to the U S Senate.

Pennsylvania Penrose McCormick- Palmer Washington Party Boss Gifford Pinchot United States Senate

SMALL INVESTORS CHANCE TO BUY BOROUGH BONDS

Borough council plans to issue improvement bonds of 100 dollars each. Small investors are urged to bid, as bonds are as safe as gold and pay four percent interest. The borough expects profit from increased investor interest in future issues, with all bonds likely sold at par or above.

Need of fire house in Fourth ward urged by Eli fire company

Fourth ward residents demand a fire house for protection of property. Eli fire company members have paid half the price for a deed held by a real estate agent, who claims to be willing to proceed. The council is urged to provide fire protection across the town.

Eli Fire Company

Fourth Ward Fire House Site May Be Bought Soon

Borough officials plan to transfer the deed and clear the title once the remaining balance on the lot is paid. Council members acknowledge the duty to provide comfortable quarters for firefighters and may buy the lot and start building a fire house in the East End if no title flaw is found. Fourth ward firemen deserve praise for pursuing the lot and raising funds, though residents expect the borough to cover construction costs.

Fourth Ward Ward

Clearfield Preparations for July Fourth Celebration

Officials urge residents to stay in town for Independence Day festivities on July 3 and 4. Balloon ascensions, a dive by a lady, baseball games, sports, a carnival, and a grand industrial parade are planned, with bands, decorations, and a welcoming program for visitors from nearby towns and rural areas.

Clearfield

Washington party urges voters to defeat Penrose and back reform

The Washington party state committee declares the people of Pennsylvania should reject Penroseism. It calls Penrose’s alliance with monopolists a disgrace and asserts only the Washington party can enact the laws demanded by common people, urging votes against Penrose to wipe the stain from the state.

Washington Party State Committee Pennsylvania Pennylvania Penrose

Mexican Situation Under Peace Talks and Armament

The article argues peace talks in Mexico are stagnant as Huerta gains arms shiploads with no U S opposition. It criticizes Wilson and the Democratic administration, predicts continued conflict and danger to Americans, and laments the failed peace negotiations amid potential army armament. It frames Roosevelt as a corrective figure who might have prevented massacres of Americans.

Mexico Wilson Huerta Bill Bryan Vera Cruz Roosevelt White House

English suffragets mock British crimes in protest

A US editor denounces militant suffragists across the pond, alleging they destroy thousands of dollars in property as they press for votes for women. The piece contrasts British actions with American penalties for similar offenses.

Big Pond United States

English suffrage clash fuels debate over militant acts

The text condemns hunger strikes and attacks by suffragists as criminal acts in the name of votes for women. It argues such violence harms the wider cause, cites church and college arson as examples, and notes some women oppose militancy while urging lawful action to gain voting rights.

Great Britain England

State Senate Candidates Stand on Liquor Issue

The three candidates for the state senate are before the people. Two dodge the liquor question, risking backlash in November. A. B. Moulthrop of DuBois, Washington party, takes a clear anti liquor stance, long supported public welfare measures, and would strengthen the anti saloon bloc in the senate.

State Senate A. &. Moulthrop DuBois Washington Party Moulthrop Washington

Warning to hotel keepers over liquor licenses in Gram pan isa

The court ordered indictments to be presented to the grand jury at the Seber sessions against two hotel owners for selling liquor in violation of law. The ruling aims to warn other hotel keepers and bartenders in the county. Mrs Purcell of the State WCTU affirming liquor laws were not enforced in Clearfield.

Grampan Isa Pel Seber Sessions

Williamsport lawyer held on manslaughter charge after fatal hit run

Wistar Elliot a young Williamsport attorney was found responsible by a coroner’s jury for the death of a young woman hit by his automobile. He faces manslaughter charges with reports he drove about thirty miles per hour. The piece notes that reckless driving can lead to manslaughter and urges caution to motorists in Clearfield.

Wistar Elliot Williamsport Clearfield An.auto

Pancoast Jury Awards Ten Thousand In DuBois Case

In a Pittsburgh circuit court paneled verdict Panecast vs. DuBois borough, a jury awarded ten thousand dollars after a political banner overhead blew down and injured Pancoast as he sued for twenty five thousand dollars. The court evidently found for the plaintiff on the banner incident.

United States Pittsburgh Panecast DuBois- Pancoast Pancoast

Borough Liability for Dangerous Political Banner Falls

A court rejected a plea that a political banner over a street absolved DuBois of responsibility for injuries. The borough, by permitting a large heavy banner to be erected, was held liable for damages from potential hazards. The ruling implies municipalities may be liable when they allow dangerous signs or neglect enforcement.

DuBois Clearfield

Clearfield muse on roads politics and Fourth of July

A jumble of local opinions and wry observations cites Highway Commissioner Bigelow, Auditor General Powell, and road funds while noting road maintenance, politics, fairs and holidays. Curious asides touch hunger strikes, bans on reckless driving, cherry crops, and Corwenesville pride as Clearfield eyes festivities and civic life.

Pinchot rally in Lewisburg attacks Penrose and Brumbaugh

Gifford Pinchot Progressive candidate for the U S senate addressed a large Lewisburg crowd in the court house. He assailed Senator Penrose and Governor hopeful Brumbaugh, warning voters of the Penrose machine while noting Focht’s return to politics. Over 800 attended as the Washington party speakers urged clear stances and open positions.

Union County Gifford Pinchot United States Senate Washington Party Court House Lewisburg Ben.Focht Penrose Focht Congress Pinchot Mr. Pinchot Doctor Brumbaugh Ralph Roser Bucknell Students C. L. Johnson Seventeenth Ben Focht

Dimeling Hotel Manager Sheldon Resigns

George R. Sheldon, manager of the Dimeling hotel, has resigned his position and left Clearfield. He departed on Sunday morning and his destination is unknown. No successor has been named at this time.

George R. Sheldon Dimeling Hotel Clearfield Sheldon

Bought Lumber Tract Near Curry Run by Dr Chase

Dr. E. Chase closed a contract for about 600000 feet of logs near Curry Run and plans to move his mill there next week. The timber is a substantial tract and will require time to manufacture into lumber. He intends to appoint a common to oversee the work and will devote himself to his profession.

E. Chase Curry Run

Odd Fellows' Reunion Near Clearfield County

The Odd Fellows of Clearfield county plan a reunion at Ma haffey tomorrow with many citizens attending. A special New York Central railroad round trip fare of 90 cents will be offered to bring attendees to and from the event.

The Odd Fellows Clearfield County Mahaffey New York Central Railroad

Edward Lines Transferred to West Virginia for Trial

Edward Lines was released from the Clearfield county jail by court order Monday and was transported to Pocahontas County West Virginia last night by the county sheriff to face an alleged crime in that state.

Edward Lines Clearfield County Pocahontas County West Virginia

Fragmented OCR prompts a terse historical record

Readable facts unclear from noisy OCR fragment. It mentions weather, growth and history in the United States, with year references and retinal size notes. Missing完整 context prevents solid extraction of events, names, or dates.

City Attorney Seeks 10500 Damages Over Windstorm Banner

The borough claims liability for injuries from a windstorm that tore a banner. Milton Brown was among those heard by the jury as the responsible party, while the attorney for the borough asserts breach and seeks compensation of 10500 dollars.

F City Mecall Inj Will Oepurt Milton’ Brown

Oldest resident dies at home after long illness

In a late Tuesday report the town mourns the death of its oldest resident, a 68 year old woman who had lived here for 48 years. Her husband Wilinton died four years ago. Surviving children include Samuel, Thomas of Vineland, Mrs. John Bratton, Mrs. Wi Jones of California, Joseph, and Will. The funeral is planned for Thursday at Umbria cemetery.

Wilinton Samuel Thomas Vineland John’ Bratton Wi Jones California Joseph Umbria Willian ‘Edwards William Vania Rachel Mary Biddl New Millport Min Francis James Masonic Fraternity the Patriotic Sons of America

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Cueanriero Weexly Progressive Publishing CO Clearfield, PA James H. Minds Robert. H. Sommervilla A.B. Moulthrop TERUB SMALL Chance People's Cause the State Senate Bigelow Powell Woman's Club Third Street Market Locust Penrose Camp Corwensville Pinghot Benay Pinchot Alec Aevises Martin Brumbaugh Brumbaugh Sheldon Resk Chase Reun
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