Penrose in Defiant Mood as War of Words Rages
Philadelphia depictions show Bull Moose leaders urging Pennsylvanians to rejoin the Republican party and expel objectionable leaders. Senator Penrose pledges cooperation to drive out the Vare faction, while Vare counters that his ticket suffered when out of step with contractor bosses. Nearly 100 independents led by George D. Porter call for May primaries to strengthen the party for the 1916 race and to oust the same leaders. Penrose accuses contractors and vows unity with independents to raise municipal standards and efficiency. Ware replies that contractor influence does not exist and defends mayoral appointments, noting Penrose’s limited break with contractor allies.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Boies Penrose
Vares
Penrose
Vare
Brumbaugh
George D. Porter
Ralty
Blankenburg
Republican National Committee
William McKinley
Republican Party
Ware
Department of Public Works
Smith
Friends of Contractors
Con gressman Miller Faces Renomination Amid Tight Race
The Franklin News reports H. Miller of Mercer seeks a second term in the Twenty-eighth district with potential opposition from Venango county figures including W. M. Parker S. Y. Ramage and A. R. Smart. Postmaster Edward R. Allen of Warren eyes party leadership as others weigh candidacies while leaders hint at a free-for-all.
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Franklin News
8. H. Miller
Mercer
Venango County
Wiliam M. Parker
S. Y. Ramage
A. R. Smart
Edward R. Allen
Warren
Miller
Penrose
Oil City
Venango
William M. Parker
Hulings
Allen
Republicans Expect Bull Moose Reunion in Chicago Convention
Republican leaders arriving in Chicago for the national convention say the old party is ready to welcome back the Bull Moose contingent. Former Governor Frank Murphy of New Jersey notes many Republicans endorse reunion, signaling a likely complete reconciliation in early summer.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Scheme to corner poultry market shocks New York
New York on January 26 reports state foods and markets officials investigating an alleged scheme by Chicago packers to corner the poultry market. They are accused of buying 40,000,000 pounds of cold storage poultry and paying up to 28 cents per pound for broilers with roaster prices rising. If true, profits could reach 40 percent and roasting chickens may fetch about 40 cents per pound next summer.
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New York
Chicago
Progressives Open Door to GOP Alliance for White House Bid
The Progressive national committee issues a statement urging a union with the Republican party for the coming presidential campaign. It defends the 1912 platform, calls for social and industrial justice, federal regulation, tariff revision, equal suffrage, and strong national preparedness. It urges both parties to nominate the same standard bearer and principles to win in November.
Woman receives alimony in pennies from Arbuckle
In Sedalia Missouri on January 20 Mrs. George Arbuckle collected her first month alimony of 35 dollars in pennies packed in a can that previously held lubricating oil. She washed the coins paid 45 cents express charges and deposited them but learned pennies are not legal tender beyond 25 cents.
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Sedalia
George Arbuckle
Smith to Manage Richmond Club in International League
Billy Smith, famed as the miracle man of the South Atlantic League, is appointed manager of the Richmond club in the International Association. He won five pennants in Atlanta and spent most of the past decade managing in the South with a one season in Buffalo. The Brooklyn National League club released pitcher Atchison, a southpaw, to Milwaukee of the American circuit.
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Richmond Ciub
New York
Billy Smit
Miracle Man
Richmond
International
Atlanta
Seeason
Buffalo
Brooklyn
Atchison
Milwaukee
Progressives Seek Backing in Philadelphia Primary Move
In Philadelphia the reform bloc led by Progressives and Blankenburg cabinet members urges independents to approach Republican primaries for national convention delegates. Senator Penrose welcomes the cooperation, and Rep. Ware endorses the statement aligning with his past Republican talks.
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Philadelphia
Blankenburg
United States
Penrose
William S. Ware
Republican City Committee
Titusville urged to join Interstate Baseball League
Oil City and Titusville fans are urged to enter teams in the Interstate Baseball League. Wellsville hosts a league meeting where Pat Dougherty, formerly a major leaguer, was elected president. Clubs from Wellsville Olean Bradford Hornell and Warren attend. Two seasons of fifty games each are planned plus a post season series. Jamestown is also being founded on baseball.
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Oil City
Titusville
Wellsville
N. Y
Pat Dougherty
Bolivar N. Y
Olean
Bradford
Hornell
Warren
Jamestown
Erie fish haul praised as winter catches rise
From under the ice fishermen around the Lake Erie island section report a improving winter catch. Early figures suggest total values may surpass the 1913-14 season when returns topped $20,000. Yellow perch and pickerel are biting better than in many years.
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Sandusky
Lake Erie Island
Not Ossorized Doctor Peeples Dies at 82 in Wrights Dale
Lancaster Jan. 2. Dr J A Peeples aged 82 died at Wrights Dale Pa after breaking his ankle. Oldest Jefferson Medical College graduate Philadelphia he bred and raced horses on his farm. He survived a wedding trip eight years ago aboard the steamer Republic sunk off Long Island after a collision. He was honored for bravery in life saving with a medal.
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Lancaster
J. A Peeples
Wrightsdale
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Dr. Peeples
Mner Republic
Long Island
Navy report counts 15 chief weaknesses of U S fleet
Washington reports Admiral Fletcher’s Atlantic fleet assessment listing 15 critical naval failings. Shortages of officers and men, slower ships, limited mobility, faulty radio navigation, excessive battleship overhaul, need for mining and sweeping vessels, reserve fleet expansion, long-range gunnery practice, fleet rendezvous facilities, division commanders for mining and auxiliary roles, faster fighting craft, and anti aircraft guns are urged.
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Washington
Tillman
Naval Affairs Committee
Senate
Admiral Fletcher
Atlantic
United States Navy
Recezvous
General Hulings Returns to Republican Ranks In 1912 Move
General Willis J. Hulings of Oil City states in a Warren Mirror letter that he has returned to the Republican party. He argues the 1912 Progressive movement was not a revolt but a protest against leaders who ignored party will and that reforms like railroad regulation, women’s compensation, child labor, and primary election protection are now seen as salutary by both major parties.
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Mexico
High Seas
National Progressive Party
Willis J. Hulings
Oil City
Pennsylvania
Warren Mirror
Republican Party
Hulings
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
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