Progressive party gains flagged in national results
An analysis from Clearfield shows Progressives gaining votes in several states, with Massachusetts returning strong support and New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and others electing Progressive allies. The piece argues continued loyalty to Roosevelt era reforms as keystone for Pennsylvania and the nation, urging voters to back the Progressive ticket for upcoming Senate race and govern governance reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Cassina
Progressiv Warty
Progressives Party
Pennsylvania
United States
Senato Femrose
Keystone
Roosevelt
Johnson
Reforma
Republican Party
Nowen
Gearfield County
Sears
The Judge-Elect and Temperance in Clearfield County
The article notes Oscar Mitchell as the temperance candidate for judge, with over 4300 voters supporting him, signaling strong temperance sentiment. It also discusses Singleton Bell as the judge-elect and Bell's likely approach to liquor licenses, indicating expectations he will act against indiscriminate licensing and align with local public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield County
Oscar Mitchell
Rey
Mr. Mitchell
O' Wes
Singleton, Bell
Bell
Honest judge weighs anti license sentiment in county
A fragment notes a prospective judge expressing care for the anti license sentiment in the county when the time comes, indicating judicial consideration of local attitudes in licensing matters.
Women’s club forms to establish Clearfield library
At a Saturday meeting the Woman’s club resolved to organize 28 associations to arrange a public library for Clearfield. Enthusiasm ran high as organizers urged citizens to support with funds or books and to find a suitable library site.
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Th Woman's Club
Clearfield
Alt
Wells
Mopfey
Help the Poor in Clearfield Winter Relief Drive
Citizens of Clearfield urged to identify and aid needy families this winter. Local compassion should provide warm clothing and food to those facing hunger or freezing, demonstrating the town’s readiness to assist distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Iwealthy Clearfield
Amendment fails as fifty million road bonds rejected
Fuller returns show the amendment authorizing fifty million dollars in state bonds for good roads lost. Voters in large cities supported it while farming districts opposed, citing past highway department waste and contractor overcharges. Farmers oppose state funding for boulevard construction benefiting motorists.
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Yara
Highway Department
Ciy
Negro Crime Provokes Calls for Stronger Punishment
A fragment discusses lynching and legal penalties for assaults on white and colored girls, noting racial violence in Southern counties and contrasting views in Pennsylvania. It argues for full penalties or new laws if current statutes fail to deter attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Burgess Callahan Seen as Progressive Borough Leader
The article argues Callahan’s election reflected belief in his ability to govern Clearfield with a progressive, energetic borough administration. It notes his Democratic affiliation but emphasizes delivering on citizen wishes and keeping pace with the town’s rapid growth.
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Toga
Calihan
Callahan Burgess
Clearfield Borough
Callahan
Democratic Party
Clearfield
Tammanys Backset in New York Mayor Election
Tammany Hall faces four years of heightened scrutiny as the party confronts loss in the mayoral race. The defeat hands opponents leverage over patronage and alleged fraud, with Murphy facing censure from within the organization while foe Sulzer enjoys political impact from the assembly outcome.
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Tammany
Tammany Hall
New York
Bows Murphy
Tammany Organization
Murphy
Sulzer
Profitable fruit growing seen as future in Clearfield county
The McNaul Brothers of Clover Hill plan to plant five hundred fruit trees in Clearfield county. The Progtess notes local belief that fruit farming is profitable and urges more farmers to plant apples and other fruit, citing strong demand and potential profitability in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaul
Clearfield County
Progtess
Keeler Must Hang for 1912 Clearfield Murder
The state superior court affirmed the Clearfield county verdict convicting John O. Keeler of the September 14, 1912 murder of Joseph Roessner. Keeler’s sentence, reviewed through the board of pardons and appeals, is set for hanging when the governor fixes the execution date, likely the last in videot hereafter.
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John
Keeler
Joseph Roessner
Clearfield
State Superior Court
Quarter Sessions Court
Board of Pardons
Pittsburgh
John O. Keeler
Heavel
Clearfield County
Frat Room Reflects on Keeler Case Closure
The county notes the closing chapter of the Keeler case will be regretted by many, though no one wishes to appear callous or demanding about the death of a human being.
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Keeler
Game wardens urged to enforce New York hunters law
A local column laments wardens for not enforcing Pennsylvania license rules on New York hunters who shot pheasants in Clearfield County. It calls for wardens to act, notes past failures, and warns that out-of-state hunters may return. The piece mixes political jabs, civic prompts, and a education quote urging essential tasks done well.
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Ppeiens
Fane
New York State
Clearfela County
Clearfield Ag
New York
Pennsylvania
Agai
Truth About The Kistner and Judge Smith Jury Claim
A political dispute in Clearfield County 1913 1914 centers on alleged orders by Judge Allison O Smith to exclude Socialists from juries. affidavits from Jury Commissioners and clerks deny any such direction. Socialists arranged to counter the rumor at meetings and through officials and organizers, asserting impartiality and fairness while avoiding written commitments.
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Judge Smith
Ign
Stear
J Smith
Ratation
Tounty
Clearfield County
Auch
John F. Short
Kintner
Stiles
Short
Smth
Stites
Susith
Jin
Iews
Pennsylvania
Smith
A. M. Liverber
Gko
M. Britcar
William Owens
DuBota
A. C. Stomp
Nef
Allimon C. Smith
Sat
J. M. Bloom
William ¢ Owens
A. C. Stear
Allison O. Smith
Harvey T. Smith
TY Jeff’ Bell
Green W. "Bell
Allison O. Swith
Jing Smith
Affidavits from Clearfield County
An affidavit sworn by Alimont O. Smith asserts a stated rumor about political party influence on jury service, denying any intention to exclude party names from the record and claiming all prior statements are false and unfounded. The document references legal procedures and county officials in Clearfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chén
Clearfield
Meanty
Tary
Alimont
Smith
Child dies from fire burns at Osceola Mills
A baby of Mr and Mrs August Neidrich perishes from fatal burns after clothing ignited by an older child’s play with fire. The infant died en route to Philipsburg hospital. Additional text notes a separate marriage of Frederick A Bell and Miss Gila Dresher of DuBois by Rev J Vernon Belk on Thursday evening.
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Mire
Neidrich
Osceolg Mills
Philipsburg Hospital
Frederick A. Bell
Mise Gilles. Dresher
DuBois
J. Vernon” Belk
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Williamsport
Meeca
United States Bureau of Education
Baker
University of Colorado
Kistner
Siffaa
Allison
Harry F. Wallace
M. Bloom
Harvey T. Smite
T. Jeff Bell
Green W. Bell
John HH. Moore
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