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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

2

Progres sive Candidate Pinchot Profile From Milford Writer

The article profiles Gifford Pinchot, noting the author’s long Pennsylvanian ties and boyhood memories in Pike County. It argues Pinchot’s state loyalty and reveals supportive facts debunking claims he lacks state roots. Riviere, a lifelong Republican and county committee member, contributes context.

United States Senate Gifford Pinchot Aivece Milford Washington Party Pennsylvania Pinchot Pike County

Milford Man Praises Gifford Pinchot For Public Service

Milford resident Emile T. Riviere recalls lifelong acquaintance with Gifford Pinchot, detailing family ties, local influence, and Pinchot’s early education, forestry work, and public service from Milford to national leadership, highlighting his conservation work and role in U.S. land policy.

Fragmentary obituary notes Pinchot kin in Milford area

In Milford Pike County Pennsylvania mentions Gifford Pinchot and a local family line tied to the Eepusite era and Beleivai. The fragment refers to a Mr Vurhst as a resident and notes Pinchot as a longtime property owner in the county with ties to the broader regional history.

Milford Gifford Pinchot Washington Washington Party Pike County Ags Pennsylvania Mountairs Mfe Giffard Pinchot Pennisylvania Howe Perents Lim Elvirette Ute Thchet Eepusiteseph Smith Beleivai Bretisht Hebert Pam Vartioy Corny Giferd Brandmougier Uy Moth Yy Cealaunen Maty Aden Vurhst Eras

Machine bosses attack state primaries reform

Philadelphia June 17. Republicans led by the Penrose machine seek to discredit the statewide primaries act alleging no spending limits. Progressives and Washington Party advocates press for a drastic corrupt practices bill to curb expenditure and strengthen the primary law as a shield for the people.

Philadelphia Republcan Fhe Penrose Washington Party Penrose John Roberts Jones Schuylkill County T. Lowry Humes Crawford T. Henry Walnut Committee On Elections of Senate James P. McNichol Batt Wim Penrose-McNichol-Crow-Biselow

Platformed Parties Clash Over Open Platform Debate

The Washington party state committee framed a platform in open meeting with candidates from across the state. Planks were analyzed publicly and debated, aiming to align the party with an open and deliberate approach, though factions balk at a formal platform.

Jones Winoy Gra’ Guard Washington Party

Fourth Safe and Sane Fourth of July Warning

Fire Marshall J L Baldwin warns Pennsylvania citizens to celebrate the Fourth of July safely. He urges restraint on fireworks, cites property loss from careless handling, and urges community displays only under expert supervision with emergency readiness and public awareness.

J. L. Baldwin Pennsylvania Portland Maine Pittsburgh United States

Auto Fire Near Miss For Dr. Frank A. Lorenzo

Dr. Frank A. Lorenzo escaped serious burns in a gasoline explosion that occurred as he refilled a car tank after a fireworks display in Walston. A miscue with a second can spilled fuel onto a tail lamp, igniting flames. Lorenzo, standing on a rear spring with a hand still holding the can, flicked the burning container away and freed himself, suffering minor burns to hands and arms. The prior accident destroyed a Nyberg car owned by Lorenzo.

Nyberg Lorenzo Walston Clearfield

Memorial Services of Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Held

Memorial services for two lodge members were conducted Sunday in Odd Fellows hall Clearfield. Rev Peters and John P. McCurdy spoke, with fine choir and solos by Miss Hoyt and Miss Shaw. The program altered from the printed plan featured strong singing and moving tributes.

Brotherhood of Railway Mechanic’s Hall West Side Odd Fellows Hall Clearfield Rev. Peters John P. McCurdy Miss Hoyt Shaw M. E Lodge

Madera Man Drowns In Clearfield Creek

A drowning accident at Clearfield Creek in Madera on Saturday afternoon ends with Joe Konich, a Polander, drowning after cramps. He could not swim and had only been in the water a few minutes before help arrived. He had no local relatives. Money exists in the bank and letters of administration were issued for his estate.

Madera Clearfield Creek Joe Konich

Permits Granted for Three Bridges in Clearfield County

State grants commissioners authority to build three bridges in Clearfield County. Permits issued for sites at Shasville, Chester Hill, and 4Siadera. Local officials expect construction to begin on these crossings.

Clearfield County Shasville Chester Hill 4Siadera

Mc Gee Funeral Held at Mahaffey Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Horace P. Mc Gee were conducted at Mahaffey on Sunday. Present from Clearfield were J. R. McMurray, Miss Josephine Floyd, Russell and Welter McMurrey, Dr. F. G. Bennett, and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Gallaghes.

Horace P. McGee Mahaffey Clearfield J. R. McMurray Josephine Floyd Russel and Welter McMurrey F. G. Bennett Reuben George Gallaghes

Sufragists organize with new borough leadership

Sufragists have organized with Mrs. H. Davion elected borough leader. Mrs. Hf and Mrs. Alfred Allison named vice leaders. Mrs. Daniel Ritter appointed secretary and Mrs. Horace Miller as treasurer.

H. Davion Alfred Allison Daniel Ritter Horace Miller

Workmen Oppose Penrose As Pinchot Gains Backing

Philadelphia dispatch reports broad working class opposition to Penrose in the Pennsylvania campaign. Gifford Pinchot tours central regions and notes farmers and laborers react against Democrats tariff policy, predicting Penrose will suffer a small vote as farmers and workers attend meetings during the workday.

Philadelphia Penrose Gifford Pinchot Washington United States

Farmers urged to join July 3 4 industrial parade help

J H Bennett designer and decorator arrived in Clearfield to advise farmers of Ridgway and nearby townships for the July 3 and 4 parade. He will consult free, as A Stock E E Jameson and George Rosser lead efforts to hire out horses to fill wagons amid anticipated frost challenges. committee promises further announcements.

J. HL. Bennett Ridgway Anid Fecorator Clear Mr. Bennett A. Stock E. E. Jameson George Rosser Lawrence

Industrial railways case to save $15,000 yearly

Formal prices by the interstate commerce come on in the so called industrial railways case forbidding the to perform certain free services for levee industrial plants saI to be worth upwards of $15,000,000 a year are about to be issued. This will afford the railroad gax opportunity to have the question adjudicated. They wish Stonework Completed. The stone foundation for the addition to the Lutheran church has been finished and the carpenters are putting in the floor joists. Subscire for the Progress.

Lutheren Church Pute Ting

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pinghot Pike Emile T. Riviere Edgar Pinchot C. GC. D James Wallace Pinchot Oldamily Phillipa Exeter Academy Yate University Amos Delaware Woodtown Shohola Township Wie Tun Yale Univer Germany Erland Austria France George W. Vanderbilt Battmore North Carolina Gilford Pincat Milverd Th Academy of Sciences Rimert of the Interior United State United Pues Penney McKinley Penn Bill Platfora BOT Guo Parties Baldwin Chanaes Elysses Frank A. Lorenzo GOP MR. Pinghot Tour Dri Penrose Widespree Ania Iman
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