This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
4
The Census Bureau estimates eighty million in the solid nation and ten million in colonies, totaling about ninety million now. Growth exceeds a million annually, aiming for one hundred million by decade's end and leadership among nations, with debates over power and numbers.
As the Republican National Convention nears it appears Roosevelt will win a large share of delegates. Of 302 delegates elected so far 267 are instructed for Roosevelt and 45 are uninstructed. With 984 total delegates 493 are needed for nomination. Projections place Roosevelt around 77 percent if the current ratio holds.
The Warren Mail notes a heated dispute among physicians about smallpox echoes in print, while Titusville faces over $1,000 in quarantine and medical costs for three mild cases. The Postoffice warns rural mailbox advertising will be prosecuted as illegal, aiming to stop sale bills in mailboxes.
Judge O conner in Ebensburg Cambria county issues an opinion striking down the latest Legislature ban on employing boys under sixteen in mines. The ruling mirrors Judge Shaffer's decision rendered in Allegheny county several months earlier.
The Agricultural Department seeds distribution ended after April 5. Congressman Sibley distributed about 18 000 packages in his district this year, surpassing his quota. Gen Miles, praised as a gallant soldier, is reportedly poised for Prohibition party nomination and has begun letter writing to boost support.
An Allegheny preacher draws attention in Chicago after fending off a would be thief with a decisive knockout. The piece discusses muscular Christianity as a likely aid in the Windy City and quotes Justice Brewer on law obedience being a citizen duty.
A newspaper note reports Prof Niven discovering a tribe in Mexico that shows no interest in neighboring affairs and declines a backyard view. A separate item mentions a new lot recently advertised for sale at the Matt Orrier.
Har tisburg delegates reaffirmed the party platform praising McKinley and Roosevelt, pledging support for Theodore Roosevelt for the presidency and endorsing Penrose and Junn. They urged continued naval strengthening, canal rights, and neutrality in Far East tensions while backing Republican tariff policy.
A 1797 act requiring a full pound and sixteen ounces per loaf surfaces after a York county baker is charged with selling bread weighing only fourteen ounces. The editorial warns bakers statewide to ensure a true pound loaf or face similar punishment. Public favors light bread but not on the scales.
The New York Tribune notes that since official records began immigration has added 22,000,000 people to the United States population. It cites 5,000,000 from Germany and 4,000,000 from Ireland, highlighting the vital role of immigrants in national life and American prosperity.
Farmers stay busy planting oats despite weather. Oil prices keep dropping while wells reduce output, a double setback for oil men.
Spring announcement with new goods and styles now in stock. The store emphasizes its most complete spring selection and showcases handsome patterns. Customers can select and lay aside suits or order custom shirts. Closing out Black Venetians at a sacrifice with $2.50 grade reduced to $1.85. Jacob Keller, The Tailor.
Laura schemes a costly purchase to impress a man. He smiles and agrees to remain in town for the summer, planning to linger around the hat. The exchange reveals a witty mood and domestic perk. The verse captures flirtation and light social satire.
The column quotes light literary quips and editorials from several papers. It notes Columbia county seeking state rebuilding funds for seven flood wrecked bridges and pokes at Roosevelt and Bryan with satirical snippets.
Pennsylvania Railroad offers a personally conducted tour to Los Angeles for the Methodist Episcopal Church conference starting May 3. The special Pullman train travels from New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg via Chicago and the Santa Fe Route to the Grand Canyon, with Los Angeles reached May 2 and return by June 30. Fares from New York 106. Philadelphia Baltimore Washington 105. Pittsburgh 100. Optional World’s Fair stop ten days via St Louis for $1.00 fee. Descriptive itinerary on request from Geo W Boyd, Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a first low rate coach excursion to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis, opening April 30. The May 10 trip from the East offers $20 from New York and $18.50 from Philadelphia with similar rates from other points, valid for travel to May 19 on special coach trains and return in regular trains.
During March and April Erie Railroad sells one way excursion tickets to California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho North Dakota Minnesota at reduced rates. Finest equipment fastest trains free reclining chair cars or Pullman sleepers. Start from home station avoid transfers. Contact nearest Erie agent or F H Garfield Jamestown NY for literature.
Real estate transfers listed include Emeline Van Guilder Estate to Carl Van Guilder for 260 dollars at Eldred and multiple other parcels. Names include Mary Miller, Frank Henry, John Linstrum, Adolph Limberg, Albion Fox, Curtis Southwick, Len Carlson, Mary Wilson, H P Stone, John M Lytle, Curtis Southwick, Selma Underwood, Stella A Deming, and J J Knapp among various towns such as Glade Warren Mead Freehold Conewango and more with sums from 50 to 5,000 dollars. Legal blanks also advertised at the Mail Office.
Advertising brief notes monogram stationery in new styles with paper and envelopes, available at The Mail Office. Samples shown and orders taken.
An advertisement claims kidney disease causes many sudden deaths and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues It touts cures for bladder troubles and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and booklet from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.