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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
7
Amid statewide shock over David B. Oliver’s $1000 check and Brumbaugh’s anti blackmail stand, Oliver and Penrose faction face sharp backlash. Editorials in Philadelphia and newspapers statewide condemn blackmail and predict Brumbaugh victory while detailing Oliver’s political rise and alleged misdeeds.
Governor Brumbaugh is projected to win ten of twelve Philadelphia delegates and carry the city by an 85,000 vote margin in the primaries. Ambler is expected to have a similar majority for auditor general. Penrose and McNichol are predicted to be defeated in Philadelphia as patronage lusters fade. The city shifts with countryside counties against Penrose.
In Pittsburgh on April 18 the Republican primaries center on Oliver for alleged blackmail links. Ex Mayor William Magee spearheads the Brumbaugh camp and claims Oliver’s unpopularity and Penrose ties will sink his chances. Magee accuses Oliver of near black hand tactics and political intimidation, calling his critique insincere.
In Lackawanna County and surrounding coal regions Governor Brumbaugh appears headed to a strong primary showing. Miners and lab leaders rally to his clean party movement while Frederick W. Fleitz moves from Penrose loyalty to Brumbaugh. Ambler is favored to defeat Snyder for auditor general.
The Warren Pennsylvania trust firm reports assets totaling 5 579 605 77 with cash reserves of 114730 60 and 627 570 93 in total assets. Liabilities show capital stock 155 700 00 surplus 482 412 50 and undivided profits 325 163 57 with deposits and certificates amounting to 3 #
Notice is given of a special meeting of Irvine Steel Forge Company stockholders at the company office in Irvineton Warren County Pa on May 27 1916 at 3 o clock p m to consider selling all property and franchises and winding up the company March 30 81
The Washington Harbor post office in Door county was discontinued due to postmaster L P Ottesen's ill health and resignation. Despite offers and ads, no replacement could be found. Patrons will receive mail by rural delivery from Detroit Harbor, and residents lament the loss of their village gathering place and its local dignity.
Washington discusses long running debate on global hunger. William J Showalter argues future shortages can be avoided through expanded production, better distribution, and untapped lands including the United States, Russia, and tropical regions. He cites vast cereal potential and rising per capita consumption.
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