Voters urged to see through eleventh hour falsehoods in county race
The Clearfield Progress warns readers about last minute, malicious claims in the judicial campaign. It defends Oscar Mitchell and urges voters to distrust rumors of withdrawal while noting candidates will stay in the race. It also humorously references hunting anecdotes linked to local figures.
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Hunters Urged to Respect Farmers Under Stricter Game Laws
Farmers in several counties express dissatisfaction with recent game law changes favoring hunters. The article argues hunters should show consideration for farmers, noting damage from trespassing, fence tearing, wood fires, and shots near homes. It warns landowners will restrict access to prevent further harm.
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Not Superstitious Hunters in Clearfield County
Readable fragments describe hunters from Clearfield County showing skepticism toward signs and tokens. David F. Mean hesitated to accept a hunter’s license loan and Guy Bickford did not object to a pocketed payment. No clear outcome or actions are stated.
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Clearfield
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Assessors Report on Voter Enrollment in Clearfield County
Assessors completed voter enrollment returns to the county commissioners noting general satisfaction and limited refusals to answer questions. Enrollment may be about sixty percent with little factional defection. Washington voters deny nonidentification claims, pledge to support candidates and the party at primaries and the November general election.
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Hospital Needs Prompt Public Support for Summer Fund Drive
The Clearfield hospital, vital to caring for the sick and injured, faces high costs and insufficient state aid. Tomorrow evening in Witmer Park the Junior Auxiliary hosts a supper to raise funds for supplies. Citizens urged to attend and contribute generously to sustain ongoing care.
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Peculiar Situation in Humtingdon County Voters
On advice of the county commissioners Humtingdon County voters largely refrained from enrolling with one voter remaining who the state department ruled has the legal right to nominate a candidate on the Republican ticket The episode reflects legal carelessness and unusual enforcement of enrollment rules.
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Humtingdon County
State Department
Enrolment Mandates Suppressed in Primary Nominating Row
The passage of the enrollment lapse leaves voters across cities and districts unsure. The law requires all voters to be enrolled to vote in primaries, and county commissioners’ advice against enrolment harms the process. If the enrolled citizen is honest, proper candidates may be named. otherwise, nominations could become a farce.
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Huntingdon County
Pankhurst Toury and US Admittance Sparks Debate
The piece critiques Emmeline Pankhurst and militant suffrage, warns she would be an undesirable visitor if she pushes English tactics in the United States, and notes broader political chatter about judgeships in Clearfield County, gambling in Canada, and local election activity. It mocks Amy Well. Jerome Thaw and cigarette issues are referenced amid a mix of political and social jabs.
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England
Pankhurst
United States
Pankhorst
One Candidate for Judge Faces Backlash Over Berth
A tense scene centers on a reported contest for a judgeship with strong opinions on who wins and how the winner might feel regret. The passage references a Pullman passenger who refused an upper berth and implications about respect for a president’s daughter, hinting at public debate over conduct and privilege.
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United States
Chicago Women Protest Rename Amid President Praise
Chicago women refused to rename a street after a Wood row event praising the president. Unclear if the president will alter his name to avoid associations with rural life in the public stance.
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Chicago
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Primary election rules for September primary ballots
The primary ballot on September 16 offers two tickets, a judiciary nonpartisan ballot, and a partisan county and township ballot. Voters enrolled in either party may vote both tickets, while unenrolled voters use only the nonpartisan judge ballot. Judges are listed without party labels and voting for a judge does not bind future party choices or affect status as a voter.
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Judiciary
Political Announcements for 46th Judicial District
The Clearfield Progress prints candidate notices for a Judicial Non-Partisan Primary. OSCAF MITCHELL of Clearfield sought Judge of the 5th Judicial District. ALLISON SMITH of Clearfield sought President Judge of the 6th District. MILLER of Clearfield advertised for Judge of Clearfield County. SINGLETON BELLE of Clearfield sought Judge of the 4th District. JAMES H. KELLEY sought President Judge of the 46th Judicial District. Primary date September 16, 1913.
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District Attorney Candidates Named by The Clearfield Progress
The Clearfield Progress announces B G Boosh of Dubois Borough, John M Urey of Clearfield, Walt er Welse, and Lewis C Boyer as District Attorney candidates. Elections set for September 16 or 26 1913, with party rules and local primary actions in Clearfield County Pennsylvania.
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Clearfield County
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Sheriff candidates named for September primary
Ed to announce Reuben M. Knarr of Clearfield as Progressive party sheriff candidate and Charles W Frey of DuBois as Clearfield county sheriff candidate. Tra C McCloskey of Clearfield announced for sheriff under the Democratic Party rule. Primary election Tuesday September 16.
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Democratic Party
Road Supervisor election notice for Lawrence Township
Official notice announces the time for John Schicklng to appear as Road Supervisor candidate in Lawrence Township with primary details dated September 18 and supervised by Tombley.
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Clearfield
John Schicklng
Lawrence Township
Tombley
Richards Named Candidate for Supervisory Post in Lincoln Township
John Richards of the Glen Richey precinct in Lawrence township seeks a four year term as supervisor, running under the Fe pobitcwn party banner.
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Clearfield
John Richards
Glen Richey
Lawrence Township
Richart J Duckett Nominated for Jury Commissioner
The Clearfield Program announces Richard J. Duckett as a Democratic candidate for Jury Commissioner. The announcement specifies campaign affiliation and the party slate in the local political race.
May Bar Mrs Pankiur As Undesirable Alien
Washington authorities may deny Emma Pankhurst leader of British militant suffragists entry to the United States in October. Labor Department officials seek information on suffragist activities in England that could affect her admission status as an undesirable alien.
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Washington
Penfield Woman Found Dead in Bed
Mrs. Caroline Grosser, an elderly Penfield resident, was found dead in her bed Saturday evening. She had complained of feeling unwell Friday night and likely died then. She leaves several children.
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Caroline Grosser
Penfield
Miss Josephine Corbin to Visit Clearfield
On Tuesday next Miss Josephine Corbin of the Deaconess home in Brooklyn New York will visit Clearfield under the Altoona Women s Home Mission society auspices.
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Deaconess’ Home
Brooklyn
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Clearfield
Altoona
Hibernian State Convention Planned for August 1924
Preparations are underway in DuBois for the Amelent Order of Hibernians state convention to be held on the second Tuesday of August 1924. Con Allen of DuBois serves as president of the Clearfield County organization.
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DuBois
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Cleacfiald County
Hunters Seek Licenses From County Office
Hunters flood the county office as license numbers push toward two hundred. Treasurer Wrigley reports a brisk daily influx of Nimrods seeking the little paper granting permission to carry firearms into the woods this season.
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Advertisement Notes In Paper Prompt Readers To Watch Results
A reader points out an advertisement space in the paper and asks about advertising there and tracking future results. The note reflects interest in promoting services and monitoring outcomes.
Religious meetings announced across towns this September
A list of upcoming campaigns to be led by various speakers includes Rev. C. G. Ramey at New Millport on Sept. 12, Rev. J. H. Reed at Curwonsville, Rev. W. H. Hartman at Woodland, and Rev. W. Carver at Morrisdale among others. Dates span Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 with multiple churches and communities invited to attend.
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