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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
8
The Washington party platform declares Progressive principles to oust Penrose, pledging nonpartisan tariff reform, labor protections, direct democracy tools, and state government reorganization. It condemns Penrose’s influence, calls for civil service merit, tax reform, and public utility revisions, urging broad political upheaval.
The Mayo estate near Paintsville Kentucky of John B Mayo a Democratic national committeeman is valued at more than 20 000 000 and will be managed by a board of trustees. Gov McCreary and state officials attended Mayo funeral.
John Corinthious, a Greek who deserted from the foreign legion to fight for Greece, faced a court martial in Paris. Government Commissary Alix urged harsh punishment but the court unanimously acquitted him after noting his service and heroism.
The Foule collection of rare books on ornaments and architecture, bought by J Pierpont Morgan in 1910 for 3260,000 to augment the Hoenchel collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, will be auctioned by Andre Des Vouges. A separate incident reports Merrig Elboom becoming a human omelet after a wagon with 3,600 eggs bolted and dumped them on him in Chicago.
New York 600 union coffinmakers postpone their wage strike because the death rate is low and demand for coffins declines until deaths rise, delaying a fight for higher pay.
A June wedding at 1 pm joined Miss Silva Laronie Tobias and John Donaldson Boag of Boardman at the Tobias residence 405 Cherry Street Clearfield. Rev C B Poulson officiated as Miss Mildred Tobias played Lohengrin. The couple left for Atlantic City on the 4 55 train and will reside in Boardman.
Mrs Eliza J Kahler aged 63 years five months wife of A A Kahler died at her residence on Doreyshort East End Tuesday at 6pm She leaves husband and six children Baugtman Bigler Kneff Mahaffey Sarah Arthur Edward and Clarence all of Clearfield and Mahaffey residents
The 21st annual convention of the Patriotic Sons of America Northwestern Reunion opens today at Sykesville and continues through Thursday. About forty thousand visitors are expected to attend with prizes to be awarded. Camps from across the state will participate.
Oscar Gearhart of West Fifth Avenue employed at Kurtz's tablet factory cut his hand badly at work yesterday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the house, with interment at Brad[s]ford Cemetery.
Clearfield county gears up for July 3 and 4 1914 celebrations featuring a 5 mile industrial parade that will surpass previous records. A national float themed Patriotism will spotlight Mother Liberty Uncle Sam Pocahontas and Sleepy Eye with George and Martha Washington and 50 children representing states. Civil War and Spanish War veterans Navy and National Guard will guard the display with six white horses. Committee leaders John A Stock G M Rosser E E Jameson and J H Bennett plan many novelties and will seek local business support from their headquarters on Second Street near the Dimeling hotel.
Lor. Clearfield Hive No. 230 of the Ladies of the Maccabees held a pleasant session in the I O R M hall on Tuesday. Five candidates were initiated with a full ceremonial guard. Mrs Belle N Doughty deputy great commander of Warren County presided and will assist in planned near future initiations. Refreshments followed.
County commissioners sent four letters to the state board of public charities asking for jail security upgrades. The board will inspect the county prison and likely require steel cages. The sheriff holds five inmates jailed for murder or manslaughter but fears lighter‑crime prisoners more, noting prior escape attempts. Officials will move once state authorities approve the plan.
Mrs Mary Jordan 65 mother of Ralph Jordan died in Akron Ohio hospital morning after cancer of the liver. She was visiting daughter Mrs Sylvester Baughman and underwent an operation that failed. She had lived in Clearfield county all her life. Body to be brought to Clearfield Saturday 430 PM. Funeral plans to be announced. Survivors are two children.
Rev W C Charlton, once pastor at Manson M E church and later in the Episcopal church, has accepted the rectorship of St John s church in Bellefonte marking a significant clerical move in the region.
Edward P Witherite and Laura Curry Bath of Kerrmoor John P Conaway Steubenville O and Lula Ethel Nelson Philipsburg U S G Logan DuBois and Bertha Mae Folmar Clearfield
The Philadelphia scene centers on a heated party split over which ticket should back Senator Penrose for state senate. Doctor Brumbaugh is urged to join forces on the same platform, while machine operatives allegedly press petitions across Harrisburg with department workers aiding the effort. Strong bets note the persistence of party lines and the fight to secure Penrose’s election.
Oscar Devore, a cattle dealer near Eighty-four Washington township, Pa, appeared before the Washington Court on June and pled guilty to unlawfully importing cattle from West New Binia into Pennsylvania. He was fined and taxed costs after prosecution by Pennsylvania State Livestock Sanitary Board agents who found cattle imported without the required health certificate. State agents patrol the Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia border and other prosecutions are pending.
June 17 reports confirm General Villa has resigned as leader of Mexican rebels. A committee travels from Carranza to select a successor after Villa allegedly backed an unauthorized Zacatecas move. Villa is slated to assume military governorship of Chihuahua with Carranza expected to issue a public statement. Bloomer Girls team to play at Driving Park next Tuesday at 3 p.m. Kate Becker, renowned female pitcher, will start for the locals.
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