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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1903
Page
4
In Milwaukee Roosevelt highlights new public disclosure powers of the Department of Commerce and Labor. He argues publicity curbs abuses by big capital and strengthens personal restraint against wrongdoing. He asserts informed public knowledge guides reform and ends evils once understood.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports President Roosevelt’s reiterated Monroe Doctrine stance that the Western Hemisphere must not be colonized or controlled by foreign powers. Nations must rely on themselves while the United States preserves land and respects its own position through power, following the Venezuelan incident.
The Sala manca Republican notes the death of 16 year old Charles Oakes and urges fathers to educate their sons about the dangers of firearms. It argues accidents are common where youths use deadly weapons and stresses teaching responsibility before tragedy occurs.
The paper declares the Republican slate a broad victory with Sheriff contest mild. It notes Wright’s pleasant acceptance and Brown’s suitability for Sheriff while praising all nominees for united support. Chairman Wilbur earns a fifth term as a faithful capable leader.
The Franklin Daily Leader was not received here and reports say the office was bought by the Evening News Co last week after over three years existence. The result is no more Leaders in Franklin, Venango county now served by the News company with daily and weekly editions. A single well supported daily is preferred to two weak ones. The best job printing is at the MAIL office with new spring millinery by Keyser at Kertc S.
Gov signed an anti cigarette bill imposing a 500 dollar fine for selling to under 21. He vetoed a barbering regulation bill. A petroleum corp dissolution bill passed the House. Osteopathy defeated 89 to 67. March treasury balance reported 10 277 070.83 with several Oil Region banks listed. Fisheries department, Spain war memorial, chronic insane care funding approved. $35 minimum teacher salary bill passes Senate 32 to 9 and awaits governor. Senator Cumings explains vote and support for the measure.
The Calaveras forest in California is being logged rapidly by a timber firm that has bought the area. A railroad is being built into the grove to haul giant redwoods to mills, while critics lament the loss of natural wonders and urge government protection.
The Buffalo Express says President Roosevelt set a record by appointing nearly 3000 postmasters, letting rivals fight before selecting new men. The claim is disputed, noting he did not pick a new man for the Tidioute post office.
A country editor claims an Ohio invention will yield eggs with rubber shells when hens are fed pulverized rubber mixed with cornmeal. The eggs supposedly ship without packing and can be thrown at neighbor hens or a dog, and are said to be useful for cooking.
A Limestone Maine dispatch reports nine children born in the last five days of March, including three twin pairs and a triplet. Only one of the newborns is a girl. Prohibition reference notes Maine law questions but does not affect births.
The latest spring styles in hats and headwear headline new goods at Kertcher's store. The mallfront displays fresh designs appealing to fashion buyers this season.
A collection of short items notes broad labor strikes brewing and immigrant records in April, Edison’s patent tally at 791, a wireless world’s first daily news service from Avalon, Ohio maple sugar losses totaling $300,000, and Pennsylvania Railroad pensions totaling $864,610 with 1,851 retirees. It also mentions the Isthmi an Canal’s civilizing impact, a German admiral’s gun test, Presbyterians approving revised faith, Philadelphia school political corruption convictions, rural free delivery growth, and St. Louis World’s Fair plans with Roosevelt and Cleveland speeches outlined.
In McClure's April issue Miss Tarbell recounts the Empire Transportation Co dispute with the Pennsylvania Railroad over independent refineries in 1877. The railroad yielded first dividends to rivals, Standard Oil paid 50 percent, and Rockefeller moved to acquire the independents as rebates followed. Vanderbilt sold his Standard stock amid the maneuvering.
Congress passed an act last month that forbids naturalization of anarchists and requires strict inquiry by judges in examining every applicant, taking effect June 2 1903.
The Erie Railroad announces a six day Spring Excursion from Jamestown to New York beginning Wednesday April 22. Tickets cover vestibuled trains with cafe and dining car service, with return available to all trains through Monday April 27. Jamestown to New York round trip rate is $11, with advance Pullman reservations through F. H. Garfield, D P A, Erie Railroad, Jamestown NY.
Erie Railroad offers first class round trip tickets from Corry to Los Angeles or San Francisco for 62 dollars. Excur sions on sale May 2 and May 11 to 17, with return valid to July 15, 1903. Travel may use Pullman Palace or Tourist Sleeping cars and permits diverse routes west of Chicago with favorable stop overs.
Erie Railroad announces a round trip excursion from St Louis to the National Good Roads Convention. Tickets go on sale April 26 and 27 with return allowed through May 4 at one fare for the round trip. Inquiries to Erie ticket agents for details from F. H. Garfield, D. P. A., Jamestown New York.
Rates cut for travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles via D A W P and Lake Shore MS lines. Travel May 24 and May 11 to 17 inclusive, return by July 15. Stopovers allowed in certain western territory. Inquire with ticket agents or write A J Smith G P T A Cleveland Ohio.
Readers are advised to contact the nearest Dunkirk Allegheny Valley Pittsburgh Railroad ticket agent for rates and capacity details or write to A. J. Smith Cleveland Ohio for blanks. If you have rentable cottages, inform the railroad.
Low rate excursion via Erie Railroad to California Oregon Washington Idaho Montana and other western states. Tickets on sale daily from February 15 to April 30 with the lowest rates yet offered. Tickets valid in sleeping cars from Chicago. Write or call F. H. Garfield division passenger agent Jamestown New York for cheap tickets.
Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to New Orleans and return at reduced rates from all lines for April 11 12 and 13 with travel to reach New Orleans by April 15 to 17 and return to reach origin by April 19. An extension to April 30 is available by depositing the ticket with the Joint Agent in New Orleans and paying fifty cents.
Jacob Keller the tailor offers genuine bargains on overcoats and suits. He has a small stock and urges those in need of clothing to call soon for well made garments at very low prices. Give me a call.
Everyone urged to visit Kertcher’s immediately to view an appealing millinery display. Engraved cards and wedding invitations and announcements offered at The Mail office.
Prothonotary KNAPP lists 50 license applications in Warren county for retail and wholesale liquor sales. Entries name licensees such as Schatz Restaurant Kingsville House Hawkins House Kinzua Hotel and many others with locations in Warren borough Tidioute Corydon Sugar Grove and surrounding townships. Each item specifies license type and business name or location along with street addresses and ward or township for the court records.
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