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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
4
The Weekly Progress notes the Washington Party of Clearfield County publishes its official organ. Officers are listed in the issue, outlining leadership roles and party structure for local governance and organization.
Friday, November 28. Clearfield citizens learned with pleasure that the Newhall rolling unit in Hyde City began active operations on Monday. The rolling mill, a renovated former leading Clearfield steel plant, promises to boost the local economy and payroll, with future expansion of the workforce. The silk mill and sewer pipe plant are in full operation as railroads prepare to begin nearby operations, signaling historically strong business for Clearfield merchants.
The Clearfield Children's Aid Society appeals to readers to help homeless or endangered children. Citizens able to share food and clothing are urged to contact the secretary to contribute bounty for those in need during Thanksgiving.
Fragmented text argues against uniting with a rival faction led by Hosse Penrose and condemns Republican leaders for unfaithfulness to party principles. It claims an amicable adjustment of divisions is impossible and criticizes the campaign to persuade Progressive and other members to align with Penrose.
The piece argues that calls to retire Penrose from public life gain strength yearly, asserting that removing Penrose and his Penroseism would allow Pennsylvanians to govern themselves. It warns that as long as Penrose leads the dominant Republican faction, the public will revolt against bossism.
The piece analyzes recent defeats of Tammany in New York and the Penrose machine in Pennsylvania, noting a public turn against political bosses. It argues progressives offered a path to end machine rule, urges continued support for reform, and critiques machinery politics while weaving in unrelated notes on wildlife, hunting, and Mexico.
In Camagissio residents argue against constructing a new bridge over Vie structure. Local officials heard consensus that the proposed bridge is unnecessary and wasteful.
New York reports indicate Philadelphia bank clerk James Feye faced far lower losses than feared. Indicted on two counts, he kept under bail as extradition to Philadelphia proceeds. Bank accounts and securities traced show total stock at risk around $224,000, with under $100,000 recovered, mostly insured. Investigators found money tied up in banks and notes guiding foreign travel to conceal movements, including warnings about a Paris tourist agency.
Women’s Club discussion at Clearfield High School about a free public library yielded no definite decision. A mass meeting is set for December 2 at the high school to discuss the library question with Miss McDonald, a state library organizer, expected to attend and speak.
Progressives from forty Kansas counties cheered former governor W R Stubbs's claim that Theodore Roosevelt is the only man who can defeat President Wilson in the 1914 reelection bid. They adopted resolutions urging full organization at all levels and resolved they would rather lose next election than join with the Republican party.
Roads across the country remain in poor condition due to ongoing wet weather. Farmers and coal haulers report difficulty getting into town as travel retains its rough state and obstacles persist from damaged surfaces and continued rain.
Reading, Stocks show slight decline at opening with United States Steel down about half a point, then partially recovers. Union Pacific also slips, then rallies after early minutes. New Haven firm, United States Rubber falls, bonds steady. overall dull trading near midday with minor losses across key issues.
Market notes show flour receipts at 31.90 with spring patents at 341004.00 and winter grades around 3.05 to 34.47. Wheat receipts 25,000 and shipments 258,000 with No 2 red values afloat and FOB terms. Corn and oats receipts listed, silos mixed quality, with dairy and sugar bids and varied butter and cheese quotes. Weather outlook and demand signals touch Argentina estimates and exportable surplus.
Washington reports detail the thirteenth White House wedding as Francis Bowes Sayre and Jessie Wilson Sayre slip away for their honeymoon. Workmen removed decór from the east room while intimate friends recall the clever elopement. An official announcement uses a new phrasing “have the pleasure of announcing.”
Philadelphia, Nov 27. Pennsylvania teams led by Captain Young were favored for the Thanksgiving game with Cornell. Many rooters arrived in the city as betting odds favored Pennsylvania. Cornell hoped to upset the Franklin Field head crowd, with anxious coaches limiting practice to prevent overtraining.
Official returns show David Walah elected Governor of Masvachusetts by 35. Bis rand Arms men protested to president felensDs were demoted ir Lie government servic for young Democrics. D. of Milwaukes Seiterced £ 9 thee years for altering stock geminoues to "set men quiels." ipye, Nt ro murdering ner need for ite.
Gearhart died at Blue Ball on Wednesday in the 87th year of age. Born near Philipsburg he was one of thirteen children including Joseph Myers Isaac Haniah Samuel S Walk and Ezekiel of Chester Hill. The funeral was held at the Blue Ball church with interment at Mocks cemetery.
The Orphans Court lists numerous accounts to be presented for confirmation on December 3 1918. Guardians, administrators, executors, and trustees such as Lowell Pace Pace Pace Pace Pace Pace Pace Pace Pace, Cora Purnell, A Wood, Caroline Leconte, Jane Lees, B Gearhart, J Blake, Nicholson, N Sim mers, Walter Stephens, John Richania, George Kohut, Nanecy Smith, Robert Medland, Frank Garfrer, A Chase, James Rea, Roxie Reed, and others are named. Also noted are final accounts for many estates including Decatur, Morris, Cooper, Clearfield, Girard, and Boardman townships. The clerk, R M Reed, prepares this notice for heirs, legatees, and creditors with December dates and township references.
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