Washington ticket leaders listed for state offices
The document lists candidates for state and federal offices including GIFFORD PINCHOT for U S Senator, Governor WILLIAM DRAPER LEWIS, Lieutenant Governor PERCY S. SMITH, Secretary FRED E. LEWIS, and WILLIS J. HULINGS as Representative in Congress from the 28th District. Also named are JOHN G. SMITH for the General Assembly and GEORGE B. MUNN for the State Committee, with respective counties.
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Congress
Willis J. Hulings
Oil City
Venango County
General Assembly
John G. Smith
Warren
Graduation rites and the gossip of girls roles
A playful column mocks traditional graduation orations and the expected paths for girls. It contrasts ideals of ambition with stereotypes of the graduating class and jokes about the varied futures imagined for tennis, reading, seaside, and domestic roles, ending with a jab at marriage expectations.
Dry Pennsylvania predicts a swift wine and spirit ban
Evangelist Billy Sunday says Pennsylvania will become dry soon. He asserts liquor harms society and urges liquor interests to retreat before a “roof falls in.” Sunday notes plans to visit Philadelphia after invitations from 500 churches, signaling a broader anti alcohol movement.
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Pennsylvania
Billy
Evangelist
Etter
John Barleycorn
Religious sentiment grows in Pennsylvania cities amid liquor opposition
The speaker criticizes Pennsylvania as a liquor dominated state and predicts progress toward reform. He argues against judges issuing licenses and says employers and railroads punish those who drink. He asserts communities opposing saloons should see judges act in line with public will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Shoe mixup gives Congressman a footnote of pain
Gen Hulings, a Progressive from Pennsylvania, complains after wearing a misfitted shoe sent by a porter. He notes the same make shoe sits oddly on his foot while someone else wears a pair that is too large, explaining his cross mood to Rep Taggart of Kansas. The quip ends with credit to the Washington Post.
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Gen. Hulings
Congress
Pennsylvania
Representative Taggart
Kansas
Washington Post
Unnamed Tale of Elijah and Bears Sparks Debate at School
A terse student narrative about Elijah who kept bears in a cave provokes discussion after classmates torment him. The tale ends with the bears turning on the tormentors, leaving authorities to weigh its meaning and origin.
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Elijah
Degrees of Finality and Best Citizens Feature
A Los Angeles Times verse messsage on female autonomy contrasts with a Warren Mail pitch asking readers to subscribe. It quotes a well known citizen saying the best people invest belief, effort, speech, and money in the town. Subscribe for The Warren Mail at $1 a year in advance.
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Warren Mail
Penrose’s Record of Service Voting Pattern Exposed
A historical review, citing Penrose’s voting record across Congresses. It notes many absences and selective votes on key issues such as the Sugar Trust investigation, ship subsidies, tariff protections, and Quay’s Senate seating. The summary frames a critique of accountability and alignment with Pennsylvania’s voters amid political turbulence.
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Penrose
Bsth
Boss Quay
Senate
Pennsylvania
Lorimer
New York Ballad on General Benton Saga from 1847
A rediscovered long ballad by D Edward Hodges, once Trinity Church organist, dated March 13 1847. It satirically tracks General Benton’s Mexican War career from senator to major general, then criticizes the failure to secure peace and postures him against rival leaders. The piece weaves chorus refrains through numbered stanzas mentioning Benton, Taylor, Scott, Patterson, Butler, Lundy Lane, and Tren ton.
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New York City
D. Edward Hodges
Trinity Church
Mexico
Evening Post
New York
Ral
Ral Benton
Mister Benton
E. H
Parcel Post Rates and Hints From Local Postal Office
The new parcel post weight limits allow up to 50 pounds within 150 miles in the local first and second zones and 20 pounds in all other zones. Zone rates start at 6 to 9 cents per pound with gradual increases, ordinary stamps allowed. Packing tips advise secure wrapping, clear addresses, and special markings for eggs perishable and fragile goods. A note from Oil City Blizzard laments disconnect between national offices and local practice.
FIND MISSING HALF OF CREATION TABLET
The missing half of a clay tablet, linked to the flood and Noah, was found at the University of Pennsylvania museum. Dr. Stephen Langdon of Jesus College, Oxford, will translate the new fragment, which is in almost perfect condition. Archaeologists expect the piece to illuminate the creation, flood, and fall of man.
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Philadelphia
Stephen Langdon
Jesus College
Oxford
Enki
University of Pennsylvania
Nihpur
Langdon
Eve
New York State Compensation Law Takes Effect
Albany July 1 The Work men's compensation act went into effect requiring employers to provide compensation using four forms of insurance stock company mutual association self-insurance and the State fund. Employers in forty two hazardous groups must comply with penalties for noncompliance. Compensation applies regardless of negligence except where worker willfully caused injury or intoxication on duty bars recovery.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
Mutual Association
Cambridge Springs Visit Notes and Local Socials
Miss Bertha Aikens of Cambridge Springs visits cousin Blyth Aikens. Charlie and Harry Main buy a new auto. Frank Aikens and G Miller plan drilling wells soon. Mr and Mrs L Murdock visit Lucinda Aikens. Mrs Roger and Mrs Hart call on Gertrude Aikens. Miss Vera Aikens stays with grandmother near Sparta. W A Davis family attend Children’s Day at the Ridge.
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Enterprise
Bertha Aikens
Cambridge Springs
Blyth Aikens
Charlie
Harry Main
Frank Aikens
G. Miller
Cambridge
Sparta
W. A. Davis
the Ridge
Wilson assails form letters amid broad antitrust debate
President Wilson challenged mass form letters as campaign tools while reassuring supporters of a strong revival in business. Secretary McAdoo echoed optimism about prosperity. Convicts in the Eastern Penitentiary petition for liquor prohibition, claiming most state crime stems from alcohol.
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Clared
Jones
Princeton University
Harvester Trust Board
Banking Committee
Bank Board
Virginia
White House
Congress
Wilson
McAdoo
Eastern
Pennsylvania
Doctors at annual conclave outline radical reform agenda
In Atlantic City the sixty fifth annual American Medical Association meeting elected Dr. Victor C Vaughan of Ann Arbor Michigan as president. He proposed stricter medical school standards opposing proprietary medicines and a national health framework with uniform milk rules and state oversight of eating places.
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Atlantic City
American Medical Association
Victor C. Vaughan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Press
Atlantic
Lake Keuka
Hammondsport
N. Y
Curtiss
Rodman Wanamaker
America
John C. Porte
Atlantic Ocean
Azores
Spain
England
Vienna
Australia
Berlin
Basser
Union Furniture and Novelty Company Charter Notice
Notice is given that on July 16 1914 an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania by Peter H. Colt Charles L. Mead and Edson M. White under the 1874 Act for incorporation of Union Furniture and Novelty Company to manufacture sell and deal in furniture and related articles. Sidney R Miller Solicitor.
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State of
Pennsylvania
Peter H. Colt
Charles L. Mead
Edson M. White
Act of Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Union Furniture and Novelty Company
Sidney R. Miller
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J. A. Larson
Penn’a
American Press Association
Chicago
Washington Ticket
Gifford Pinchot
Pike County
William Draper Lewis
Percy S. Smith
Allegheny County
Fred E. Lewis
Lehigh County
Joseph H. Defrees
George B. Munn, Warren
Bryant
Alps
Italy
Hopen
Hopever
Cressy
Paris
the Times
Gart
Los Angeles Times
General Benton
Missouri
Fain
Senator
Benton
Benton Dear
Gen’ral
Taylor
Patterson
Scott
Butler
Lundy Lane
Trenton
Qld
Zach
Ral Butler
Ral Scott
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