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.
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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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