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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1913

Page

4

Local Club Officers Named in Annual Slate

Robert H. Sommerville is President, Junes H. Minds Vice President, W. Hees Treasurer, Hawy A. Reed Secretary and General, and John R. Bixler serves as Editor in Chief for the organization.

Robert H. Sommerville Junes H. Minds XE. W. Hees Hawy A. Reed Jeamnen H. Minds A. 5 Bmouithrop A. B. Mosser John W. Barratt EH. W. Hesa Barry A. Real

Railroad Trespassing Warns Public To Stay Off Tracks

A New York Central Railway warning urges the public to refrain from walking on railroad sight lines and tracks. It argues a natural impulse drives people to cross rails despite dangers, noting higher fatalities from track trespassing than at grade crossings and urging readers to stay off the rails.

New York Central Railway Company

Arbor date set for October 24 by Schaeffer

State Superintendent Schaeffer urges protection of trees in Pennsylvania as Arbor Day approaches October 24. He notes trees provide shade and windbreaks, argues for planting new trees to replace those cut, and calls on the public and railroads to support reforestation efforts while stressing local duty to Clearfield’s shaded streets and warm town.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Schaeffer Pennsylvania Clearfield Shade Tree Commission Bis Peomss Oliver

The Maine Election and Democratic Policy Disapproval

The Maine election results show voters registering disapproval of the current Democratic policies. Observers note political shifts suggesting sentiment against the national party and a demand for change.

Democratic Party Division Over Tariff Rises in Maine Race

The article notes an effort to rally support for a Democratic congressman in Maine's Third District to back President Wilson. The incumbent candidate, despite being seen as virtuous, lost as Maine shifted with tariff disputes. It suggests the tariff issue broadens Northern discontent and could fracture the party ahead of the next presidential election. The small Progressive showing is blamed on protectionist alignment rather than a move away from Republicans.

Ional Congress Maine Wilson Torthern Senate

Road to Moose Creek Faces Taxpayer Opposition

Citizens argue that the proposed Turnpike to Moose creek road is overpriced. They oppose the state’s $26 000 for 4700 feet, urging a cost near $18 000. County officials say they will cooperate with state and township to fund a fair share, aiming to protect taxpayers from extortion.

Turnpike Avenue Moose Creek

Pennsylvania Railroad Policy on Injured Women in Tight Skirts

A railroad statement clarifies the line on liability for accidents to women boarding or alighting trains while wearing hobble skirts. The piece mocks fashion extremes, cites Mrs. Pankhurst, political color, and local election notes with a mix of social commentary and speculative headlines.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Cress Speason

Roof Campaign Draws Women Voters Rallyrounds In City

National Council of Women Voters delegates discuss strategies for universal suffrage in 1914. Miss Helen Todd leads a Illinois Kansas and Alaska report while anti suffrage figures address the House Rules Committee. Roof garden rallies extend reach to undecided women.

Washington,g House Rules Committee National Council of Women Voters Helen Todd California Alaska James Wickersham Illinois Claudius A. Stone Kansas Victor Murdock Birs. F. W. Scott New York National Association Henry Buffragise Ctive Crusaders

Argentine Envoy to Visit Washington for Centennial Thanks

Senator Don Benito Villanueva leads a special mission leaving Buenos Aires at month end to travel via Chile and Panama Canal to Washington. The envoy will thank the United States for its role in Argentina’s centennial celebration and then proceed to Asian nations as a special envoy.

United States Buenos Aires Argentina Don Benito Villanueva Washington Chile Panama Canal

Mother and Babies Fatally Hurt in Crossing Incident

Chicago August 16 Mrs Stephen Drokowski and her twin babies were fatally injured when struck by a Monon Silertia southbound at a crossing. The babies were thrown about twenty feet to opposite sides of the track.

Chicago Stephen Drokowski J Monon Sileratia South

Market Opens With Broad Declines Then Partial Rally

The stock market opened with fractional losses led by Amalgamated Copper and Reading while Union Pacific and Northern Pacific fell up to one point. A late morning rally reduced some declines as bankers warned of government hostility toward corporations and the day ended fairly steady though lower.

New York Amalgamated Reading Union Pacific Southern Pacific Alssouri Pacific People's Gas China Northern Pacific Great Northern Atchison New Haven Amalgamated Copper Interborough St. Paul Reading Company

General Markets overview with grain and dairy prices

Newswire market note showing New York prices for flour receipts at 51,000 with variations in spring patents and winter straights, cornmeal and barley bidding, buffalo maltings, and export inquiries. Also reports dull feed demand, raw sugar quotes, butter and cheese receipts, and regional milk product details.

New York Kansas Noth Duluth Afoat

Chicago Hog Receipts and Prices Move Steady

Chicago hog market reports show steady receipts and price moves. Buffalo and Yorks hogs feature at stated prices with market activity described as closing or steady.

Tkatic Chicago Bali

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