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Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

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Col Roosevelt Meets Moosers After South American Trip

Oyster Bay May 21 Colonel Roosevelt returns from jungle exploration refreshed for politics. He will lecture in Washington Tuesday to the National Geographic Society on explorations and discoveries. Progressives including George W. Perkins and O K. Davis arrive for strategy meetings as he plans a busy schedule between Spain and upcoming events.

Washington Oyster Bay N. Y Moorevelt Sagamore John McGrath New York George W. Perkins Progressive National Executive Committee Teodora Madrid Belle Willard National Geographical Society

Tampico Port to Remain Open Amid Possible Blockade

Washington May 21 acting secretary of the navy Franklin B. Roosevelt said the United States would keep Tampico port free and open to commerce. No definite orders were issued, but steps would be taken to prevent a blockade by either Mexican federals or constitutionalists if necessary.

Washington United States Tampico Franklin B. Roosevelt

Americans Eliminate Hope Fades in Open Golf Championship

London May 21 American chances at the amateur golf title dimmed as Francia Guimet and Fred Evans were eliminated. Tubbs beat Guimet 2 up with 3 to play, leaving Evans, Herreshot, Weber and Lockwood still in contention. Open champion Guimet of Woodland Golf Club Massachusetts was edged in a dramatic match, drawing a large crowd of spectators amid wartime tensions.

London Francia Guimet Fred Gerresho Evans Weber Quimet America United States Tubbs Herreshot Lockwood M. Scott England Francia Ouimet Woodland Gollab Massachusetts Mr. Tubbs Littlespeneon-Sea Kent

McCormick Triumphs in Pennsylvania Primaries Aide Majorities Reported

Returns from Pennsylvania give McCormick a roughly 20 000 vote lead over Palmer for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Palmer and McCormick lead the ticket with Penrose ahead of Dimmick by about 420 000 to 150 000. Brumbaugh wins with a large majority, Pinchot and Lewis head the Washington ticket, and local results remain unsettled as vote tallies continue.

Pennsylvania Ryan McCormick Palmer Penrose Dimmick Brumbaugh Pinchot Lewis Washington Assembly

Four Die After Auto Struck by Electric Car Near Asheville

Four persons killed when a Selota Valley traction car struck an automobile near Asheville twenty five miles south of here on May 21. The dead include W. M. Miller president of the Citizens' Bank of Asheville and his wife Mrs Alice Sttiger of Asheville, and a six year old daughter of Ue Ley. EL il of Mount Sterling.

Asheville Columbus Lere Selota Valley Traction W. M. Miller Citizens’ Bank Alice Sttiger Ashe. Ville Ue Ley EL Il Mount Sterling

Life Sentence for Kidnapper Waters in Opelousas

May 21 report states W. C. Walters was sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping five year old Robert Dunbar. The jury found Waters guilty without capital punishment.

Opelousis W. C. Walters Robert Dunbar Fund Waters

Court excludes confession in Becker murder case

New York hears the confession of Dago Frank Cleofiel tied to the Rosenthal murder, but Judge Seabury bars testimony from prison officials and a Catholic chaplain. Prosecutors push for legal basis to introduce the confession while defense counsel calls the ruling dangerous and significant.

New York Charles Becker William Cashin Sing Sing Clancey Maria Cirofcl Dago Frank Reejer Melnerney Becker Sage Rosenthal Martin T. Manton Lesbury

Louisiana Racing Set to Return Under Pari Mutuel Plan

Eston Rouge May 21 The latest poll of the general assembly shows racing will be restored in Louisiana under the pari mutuel system with a state commission in charge. The bill faces a vote next Monday and is expected to pass by a large margin.

Louisiana Racing Eston Rouge General Assembly Louisiana

Wedding Ring Dug Up After Eighteen Years in Garden

Mrs Henry Grinodereth had misplaced a wedding ring eighteen years ago. It was later found buried in the garden of neighbor Charles Ocirich in Belford New Jersey on May 2.

Belford N. J Henry Grinodereth Charles Ocirich

Deaths of a Day Highlight clergy hotelier scholar

Obituary notices recall Mrs. Gracia Ann Barnes widow of Rev. Dr. Samuel Barnes a Philadelphia Methodist minister. Dennis Lucey Hartford hotel keeper and promoter of sporting events dies in Hartford. William Aldis Wright Shakespearean scholar and Globe editor dies at eighty three in London. Rev. Thomas Mackaness-Ludlow Cryer physician dies at Rye New York born in New Windsor Grange County. Mary Mitchell connected with Cromwell tonight.

Gracia Ann Barnes Samuel Barnes Philadelphia Dennis William Aldis Wright London Thomas Mackaness-Ludiow Chrya- Me Wiley Rye New Windsor Grange County New York

Borough Council Debates Dual Audit of Water Company Books

Wednesday night the borough council moved a step toward municipal ownership by debating a proposal for both sides to hire independent accountants to audit the water company. The committee will seek itemized financials, estimate costs around 600 to 650 dollars, and notify the company. six weeks is projected for completion, with reports to be reviewed by the council to decide on next steps.

Witherow President Bigler Water Company Council Bigier Bigler Kerr Thorne Comcf

Ridge Whist Club Meeting Notice at Hospital Bridge

The Ridge Whist Club hosts a meeting with the Mixses Gaulin on Wednesday March 28 at 2 o clock sharp at the hospital bridge. Tables for other games, please notify hostesses, secretary.

Hospital Bridge “Whist Club Mixses Gaulin

Baumgarten Dies in Hospital After Mysterious Illness

A F Baumgarten steel tester of Clearfield and former Newhall Engineering employee was found unconscious in an unoccupied Philadelphia room at 4515 Sansom Street and died hours later. Police view possible self harm. inquest returns urenic poisoning as cause amid unclear medical details.

Clearfield Rolling Mill Philadelphia Clearfield A. F.baumgarten Baumgarten Bumsarten Newhall Baum_garten A. F. Baumgarten University Hospital Sansom Street Baursgarten Alfred Stengel Tiz Stengel Baatserten George H. Newhall Engineering Company Josephs Campbs South Pion Square Ie Newhall Newhall Engineering Company Shekton Dimeling Lumbago

Bargain Offer on Used Player Piano and Marriage License Notice

A sale ad offers a used four week player piano with bench and rolls at a bargain price of 650 dollars. Also mentioned is a marriage license for Walter Smale and Pearl Mallen, both of Clearfield, with a note that the item must sell this week and reasonable offers are welcome.

Walter Smale Pearl Mallen Clearfield

Recital By Thayer Students Draws Large Crowd

An entertainment by advanced students of Prof Thayer's Susquehanna College of Music in association with the Y M C A attracted a large audience of admirers. Every program number was rendered with evident skill and credit to the students and to Prof Thayer's training.

Thayer Susquehanna College of Music; Inc

King and Queen Menaced By Fire Near Aldershot

In Aldershot England May 21 a serious fire broke out in the brush near the royal pavilion where King George and Queen Mary were staying. They had left the pavilion when flames were spotted as fire crews battled the blaze for a long period. Two suffragettes were seen at the entrance waving Votes For Women banners as the royal party departed. John W. Wrigley from Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, reports his bronchial operation recovery is progressing along nicely.

Aldershot England Furze Jong Valley Royal Pavilion King George Queen Mary Fie King Teft Thi Mr. Wrigley Johns Hopliteset Haspital Baltimore John W. Wrigley

Borough Councilman’s Session Denies Sidewalk Damages

Borough officials considered many matters at a regular Wednesday session. The council ruled Anna McGowan cannot recover for a fall on a sidewalk, leaving remedy to the property owner. denied reopening the alley on Kurtz and Jacox properties. fixed 1914 millage at 4 borough, 2.5 bond, 2.5 light and water for a total of 9.5 mills. granted drain pipes in front of East End properties. authorized signing with George S. Thompson for S Second Street roadway. received state sewage plant permit. authorized milk inspector for Clearfield. adjourned after minor items inclines to the “square deal” comment.

Borough Council Anna McGowan al Ley Charles Kurtz Ar. Jacox Dr. Newling George S. Thompson S. Second Street Board of Health Clearfield

Practice of Setting Sets for Milk Two Will Be Swims Lage

A fragmented report notes a practice related to milk tickets and sets for milk swim events. It mentions a bottom line ticket ad and a merchant link, with a state law cited but deemed not clearly applicable. The board plans to review the possible violation of law soon.

Monae Senior Class Plans Banquet and Chautauqua Reorganization

The class of 1915 extends invitations for a banquet on May 9 at the Dimeling for seniors and faculty. The 36 Chautauqua committee meets for reorganization with AH Wood Ward Jr. as chairman to discuss the event and the upcoming Chautauqua. A Harrisburg lawyer, Clare Greybill, dies suddenly. Dickinson Law student R Chaye dies in burying. Clearfield lodge hosts a reception May 26 with dancing to Wallace and Hoover Orchestra beginning at 9.

Evry Chautauqua AL ‘Balding Ily Wood Ward, Esq Mittee Harrisburg Clare Greybill Attorne Juniata County R. Chaye, Esq Dickinson Elka

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Col. Roosevelt Moosers Jane Ethel Brown Miss Reaninger Cromwell Gell Besar Mary Nitchell St Cromwell Will Mae A.f.baumgarten Euremic Wm. F. Powell S. Secon Street WC. T. U TOL Rm. Cal Jeane’ B. Norris Te Whiewe Hate Monae Senior Clase
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