Pinchot Criticizes Penrose Across Pennsylvania Campaign
Gifford Pinchot drew strong crowds in a ten day tour across Somerset Blair Cambria Centre Clearfield Elk McKean and Potter counties. He argued Penrose failed workers on compensation and child labor bills and pushed tariffs while backing free trade for farm products. Pinchot promised voters they can repudiate Penrose and end party bosses control.
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Pinchot Opens Biggest Outdoor Meeting in Altoona
Campaign notes show Pinchot drawing record crowds in Altoona and county towns September 10 to 16 as he promotes protective tariff and opposition to Penrose. Dimmick supporters mobilize to back Pinchot in Republican primaries. Brumbaugh urged to follow Pinchot strategy in Centre Clearfield counties.
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Stick to Your Own Opinion and Keep Minds to Ourselves
The speaker urges individual thinking while noting the unpopularity of those who agree with all or none. It stresses having and guarding one's own judgment at the proper time. The guidance implies prudent discretion in expressing beliefs.
Who Is to Blame for Pennsylvania Child Labor Policy
William Draper Lewis assigns blame for Pennsylvania's weak child labor laws to Progressive Republicans and their Washington party influence. He recaps 1912 promises, the 1913 legislative rout, and argues the Republican faction mutilated a genuine measure while dodging real reform.
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Penrose "Phantom" voters unlikely to appear this year
Philadelphia reports say 30,000 phantom votes that helped the Penrose machine will not materialize as Mayor Blankenburg cleanses false registrations. Police reduce crooked practice, purge lists, and deter ward workers. Dimnick followers back Pinchot, widening Penrose gloom. Penrose may finish behind Taft in state race.
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Penrose Film Draws Hisses at Philadelphia Theater
At the Apollo in Philadelphia the audience reacted coolly to a moving picture of Senator Penrose shown during a matinee. Mothers hissed at his image, citing his record with working children, while children echoed the disapproval with laughter and criticism. The theater management may drop the film from the program.
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Value of Proper Spelling Remains Stenography Asset
An office typewriter manager notes that good spelling and punctuation aid gray-haired women in securing stenographer roles in downtown offices. He cites scarcity of skilled spellers as a key factor in the job market.
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Way to Obey That Impulse
Editorial note from Albany Journal urges readers to channel impulses into work instead of indulgence. Encourages discipline and effort to fulfill wishes through action.
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Age Groups Show Fever Liability Rates
Data indicate fever liability is highest between ages fifteen and twenty with 209 per 1000 cases. Rates drop to 10 per 1000 under five and 2 per 1000 over fifty five.
Willing to Help Carry the Burden for the Common Good
A local voice reflects on community virtue quoting Uncle Eben about the man who shoulders his load. The message honors those who go a little farther and tote a bundle of firewood for others.
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Greater Conqueror Quote On Self Control
A Buddhist saying proclaims that true mastery lies in conquering oneself rather than conquering countless foes. Emphasizes inner discipline as ultimate victory.
Republicans Back Pinchot Over Penrose in Philadelphia Editorial
The Public Ledger argues that Republicans favor a clean state government and oppose liquor and special interests backing Penrose. It states a protective tariff alignment with Pinchot and views Penrose as tied to a reckless tariff policy and party damage.
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Penrose Opposition Declares Against Senator Candidacy
The Philadelphia Public Ledger warns that Penrose cannot win or unite voters nationwide. It criticizes his protectionist stance and argues his continuing leadership would doom the Republican party's recovery. It notes his unpopularity in multiple states and within independent Republican press.
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Dog Steals Chickens Roaming Labrador Causes Panic
In the Dumbarton district a large black Labrador attacked fowls causing anxiety among hen keepers. A search recovered several buried birds and others were eaten or hidden. The dog had been roaming the area for weeks, prompting concern among locals.
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Potlatch Meaning Gifts Festival Among Pacific Coast Tribes
Potlatch is a corruption of a Pacific coast Indian word meaning festival of gifts. During a patshad celebration a person gains status by giving away belongings and expects gifts in return at the next potlatch. The festival includes music, dancing and feasting.
Modern Illustrations From Clergymen On The Brink Of Eternity
The Utica Observer notes that clergymen who warned of eternity used occasional accidents in bay fields or logging bees to remind congregations of the feared truth. They caution readers to consult tomorrow's papers if doubts remain.
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Auctions Sell Gruesome Relics in Paris Room
In a Paris auction room a petrified body relic from a Patagonian warrior of ancient battle times sold for 1640 dollars. Other items drew high bids including two head trophies from Indian battles and two leatherbound books, one in a white woman’s skin and the other in a black woman’s skin, each fetching 100 dollars.
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