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Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

2

Senate approves naval bill amid battleship debate

The senate passed the naval appropriation bill 50 to 28 after rejecting Senator Piles amendment for four battleships. Roosevelt hailed employer liability progress, praised child labor law efforts, and critiqued wealth focus while vowing to veto if two ships aren’t funded. Hale and Piles pushed $7 million for construction of two authorized battleships.

Senate Piles Roosevelt Congress Beveridge Pacific House Lilley Electric Boat Company Washington Attorney General Oregon & California Railroad Company Oregon Hale

Notable Early 20th Century Legal Loops and Political Moves

Summary of brief items: J Dalzell Brown pleads guilty to embezzlement in San Francisco and receives 18 months in prison. Louis A Gourdain escapes from St Elizabeths asylum in Washington. Jennie A Call a Chicago matrimonial agent is sentenced to a year in the bridewell for mail fraud. Wisconsin governor Davidson injures left arm after a fall on a polished floor. William D Haywood is dismissed from the Western Federation of Miners. Taft prepares to travel to the Isthmus of Panama in May. Rev Russell J Wilbur departs Episcopal church for Catholicism and is deposed by Bishop Grafton of Fond du Lac. A habeas corpus writ is issued at White Plains by Justice Morschauser for Harry K Thaw.

J. Dalzell Brown San Francisco Louis A. Gourdain St. Elizabeth's Federal Asylum Washington Jennie <A. Call Chicago Gov. Davidson Wisconsin William D. Haywood Western Federation of Miners Taft Panama Russell J. Wilbur Episcopal Church Catholic Grafton Fond du Lac Wis White Plains N. Y Justice Morschauser Harry K. Thaw

Multiple News Items From Across The Nation

Fifteen people drown near Helena Arkansas when a carnival steamer capsized. IowaAttorneyGeneral rules state law bars corporations retailing intoxicating liquor. Mrs Sarah Brennan Brownville New York murdered with an ax and hidden in a trunk. Northern Wisconsin experiences violent gales snow and cold. Santa Barbara hosts a floral parade for the Atlantic fleet. Mrs Ora Longmoor commits suicide in St Louis. Winston Churchill newly named president of the board of trade faces electoral defeat. Charles D Pierce New York engineer commits suicide by gas. Illinois Supreme Court upholds local option law. North Sea and Baltic treaties signed among Germany Holland Sweden France and England.

Helena Ark Iowa Sarah Brennan Brownville N. Y Wisconsin Santa Barbara Ora Longmoor Jacob Longmoor Third National Bank of St. Louis Winston Spencer Churchill Board of Trade Asquith Manchester Charles D. Pierce New York Supreme Court of Illinois Germany Holland Sweden France England

Consolidation ends Cleveland street car troubles three cent fare

A consolidation of Cleveland streetcar and traction lines promises three cent fares. Treasury Secretary outlines a $45 million bank call due May 9 and May 23 1908 with $20 million and $25 million installments respectively.

Cleveland Secretary of the Treasury America Flatbush Brooklyn N. Y Willard Stone Boyd Ward Muskegon Mich Banco Espanol-Filipino Manila Notre Dame de Salette Buckingham Ont Lievre Great Britain Science of Medicine Bronx Zoological Park New York Gladiator St. Paul Isle of Wight London Joliet Ill Boston Robert Harrison Thomas Huntington W. Va J E. F. Carty Rockford Herman H. Peters Port Huron United Home Protectors Lordsburg N. M Oliver Garrien George Allen Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Los Angeles Santa Barbara F. B. Hart Minneapolis Minnesota Supreme Court Eagle River Wis T. A. McIntyre & Co New York Stock, Cotton and Produce Exchanges

Collision Kills Nine on Detroit Line Near Ypsilanti

Two interurban trolley cars on the Detroit Jackson and Chicago line collided head on near Ypsilanti Michigan killing nine including Motorman Isa Fay and injuring about 30. The limited car overran its orders leading to a high speed crash as passengers were trapped and rescue efforts began.

Detroit, Mich Detroit, Jackson & Chicago Railway Detroit United Railway Detroit Jackson Here Ypsilanti University Hospital Ann Arbor Isa Fay Mich John Paget Charles Carmen George FE. Howard Jack McMullen Syracuse Garberino Gronni Fay Harris’ Switch Win Grove Limited

Discrimination in Coal Transport Probed by ICC Reports

The Interstate Commerce Commission forwarded Senate reports detailing alleged railroad discriminations in coal and oil transport across Colorado Utah Nebraska and Oklahoma. Utah Fuel Co and Pleasant Valley Coal Co linked to Denver Rio Grande are accused of land grabs via underpaid entry permits.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Senate Colorado Utah Nebraska Oklahoma Utah Fuel Co Pleasant Valley Coal Co Denver & Rio Grande Railway Gould Pleasant Valley Co Rio Grande Railroad Colorado Fuel and Iron Co

Armed holdup nets $18,000 in coal region

Four heavily armed men stopped guards transporting $18,000 from Welch to Gary West Virginia to pay the employer of the United States Coal and Coke Co. a subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation.

Bluefield W. Va Welch Gary United States Coal and Coke Co United States Steel Corporation

Six Italians Die In Gas In Greenwich Street Lodging

The bodies of six Italians, believed to be miners from Midvale, Pennsylvania, were found in a room of a Greenwich street lodging house on Tuesday. The room’s gas was turned on, and all six were asphyxiated.

New York City Midvale Greenwich Street

Fire damages homes of Pallem and Morosky in Ford City

A fire damaged the residences of Steve Pallem and John Morosky in Ford City, causing $1,500 in losses. Fire crews battled the blaze and secured the properties, with investigations pending to determine the cause.

Ford City Steve Pallem John Morosky

National Guard Mobilized at Gettysburg Encampment

Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania national guard will be mobilized by brigades at the division encampment in Gettysburg this summer.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania National Guard Gettysburg

Samuel Christenson Suicide Near Kane Farm

Samuel Christenson, who lived on a farm about two miles from Kane in McKean county, ended his life with a gunshot on a country road.

Bradford Samuel Christenson Kane McKean County

Farmer Irwin Sell Ends Life Amid Typhoid Fever Suffering

Greensburg reports Irwin Sell a Youngwood farmer who was ill with typhoid fever killed himself by shooting. The death note notes the distress caused by illness and the act occurred at his home.

Ypsilanti, Mich Greensburg Irwin Sell Youngwood

Hatchet attack and suicide shock Johns town scene

Louis Fleckenstein, a German resident of Johnstown, attacked his wife with a hatchet fatally injuring her and then hanged himself. The tragedy stunned local residents and police are investigating the domestic violence case.

Johnstown Louis Fleckenstein

Butler mourns death of Thomas M. Marshall

Thomas M. Marshall aged 69 of Mars died at Butler hospital from injuries received on a Baltimore and Ohio railroad siding at Mars.

Butler Thomas M. Marshall Mars Butler Hospital Baltimore & Ohio

Butler Explosion Injures 15 Year Old at Oil Pump Station

A gas explosion in the firebox at an oil well pump station near Chicora seriously burned Miss Margaret Blaney, age 15. The incident occurred during operations at the facility.

Butler Chicora Margaret Blaney

Haydenville Man Held After Alleged Threat to Kill Family

John Kurdy of Haydenville was jailed in Greensburg on charges tied to a stated plan to kill his three children roast them eat them and then kill himself.

Greensburg John Kurdy Haydenville

Death of Civil War veteran James English in Lemont shanty

The body of 68 year old James English formerly of Pittsburg and a Civil War veteran was found in a Lemont shanty after years of wandering.

Connellsville James English Pittsburg Lemont

Longtime Cambria Mine Inspector Josiah T. Evans Retires

Harrisburg reports Josiah T. Evans, after 23 years as an inspector of mines in the Cambria district, has retired. He is noted as one of the oldest inspectors by service.

Harrisburg Josiah T. Evans Cambria

Trolley Hits Automobiles Injuring Driver in Kittanning

A trolley car collided with Charles Lugnet's car in Kittanning, damaging the vehicle and injuring Lugnet severely enough to require hospital treatment.

Kittanning Charles Lugnet Lugnet

Pittsburg Crash Kills Woman and Injures Family

Mrs Margaret Wolfram was killed and her husband and 4 year old child seriously injured on the North Side when their buggy was overturned and they were thrown clear.

Pittsburg Margaret Wolfram

West Newton Veteran Merchant John Abley Dies at 89

John Abley a retired merchant aged 89 died at his home in West Newton He spent most of his life there and was a member of the Lutheran church.

West Newton John Abley Mr. Abley Lutheran Church

Wickboro to Replace Poplars with Maples on Borough Streets

The shade tree commission of Wickboro orders all poplar trees on borough streets cut down by next fall to make way for new maple trees.

Kittanning Shade Tree Commission of Wickboro

First Fatality At Greensburg Court House Construction

William Strippey aged 45 of Hast Greensburg was killed at the new Greensburg court house during its erection, marking the structure’s first fatality in the construction of the $1,500,000 building.

Greensburg William Strippey New Court House

Shenango Valley steel plant to start full operation

Notice posted in New Castle states the Shenango Valley steel plant operated by Carnegie Steel Co. will begin full operation, affecting about 1,200 workers.

New Castle Shenango Valley Carnegie Steel Co

Robbers loot clothing store and drugshop in Bellefonte

In Bellefonte robbers entered the Montgomery and Co clothing shop and Heller's drug store and stole clothing and cigars. They damaged a cash register valued at about 1000 dollars.

Bellefonte Montgomery & Co., Clothiers Heller’s

Butler Districts Report Brass Thieves Loot Oil Machinery

Complaints to Butler County authorities allege brass thefts in oil districts have stripped machinery worth thousands of dollars within weeks. Local officials urge vigilance as investigations continue.

Butler Butler County

Corry Woman Dies Helping Parents in Centertown Fire

In Centertown a woman identified as Mrs Arthur Lemm perished with her elderly parents, David Weatherbee and his wife both over seventy, while attempting to rescue them from a blaze in their home.

Corry David Weatherbee Centertown Arthur Lemm

Tragic mix up as toddler dies from prescribed medicine

Bernard Nagel, two year old son of Bailey B. Nagel president of the Pennsylvania Boiler Works, died after taking medicine prescribed for his father thinking it was candy. The incident highlights dangers of households with access to potent medicines.

Erie Bernard Bailey B. Nagel Pennsylvania Boiler Works

Goldsboro Light Power Co Seeks City Charter

Harrisburg reports an application for a charter by the Goldsboro Light Heat and Power Co of Goldsboro. Charles F Williams, to build the plant, is the chief owner of the new company.

Harrisburg Goldsboro Light, Heat and Power Co Charles F. Williams

State Zoologist Surface outlines 33 pest control classes

In Harrisburg the April bulletin by State Zoologist Surface presents 33 pest classes affecting households orchards and farms. It offers practical, cold blooded advice on the most effective methods to kill or control each pest.

Harrisburg State Zoologist

Farmer Reports Sheep-Killing Horse Near Sycamore

Spencer Gardner, a local farmer near Sycamore, described a horse that killed a lamb and trampled one sheep before dragging it away. He reported the animal as a sheep killer and witnessed its attack on his flock.

Washington Spencer Gardner Sycamore Gardner

Forest Fire Evil Sparks From Locomotive Near Oneida

A blaze started by a locomotive spark along the Bessemer & Lake Erie railroad in the pine tract near Oneida burned hundreds of acres of timber and endangered a number of oil rigs.

Butler Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad Pine Oneida Here

Circus trip leads to child welfare action in Arden

Washington report says William Catlin, a Black father, took his nine children to a circus and three younger children were placed in the Arden Children's Home. Despite hard work, Catlin cannot support all his offspring.

Washington William Catlin Arden Catlin

Ralston wreck claims eight lumbermen dead near Laquin

A Susquehanna and New York work train at Laquin Pennsylvania was struck by a runaway car, sliding down a steep grade. Eight lumbermen were killed immediately and a ninth died later. fifteen others were seriously injured in the crash.

Ralston Susquehanna & New York Railroad Laquin

Monongahela Boy Injured At Tinplate Plant

Pete Taschca aged 16 was crushed by cog wheels at the American Tinplate works, resulting in the loss of his left foot.

Monongahela Pete Taschca American Tinplate Works

Fire destroys home and barn at Longsdorf station

Carlisle reports a fire at Longsdorf station owned by Dr. H. H. Longsdorf. The dwelling and barn were destroyed, with an estimated loss of 10000 dollars. Authorities investigate the cause as a serious property fire.

Carlisle Longsdorf Station H. H. Longsdorf

Widow Charlotte Williams Dies in Brush Fire Accident

Washington report states 77 year old widow Charlotte Williams of a Mt. Morris Greene County farm died when her clothing caught fire during a brush burning incident on her property.

Washington Mt. Morris Greene County Charlotte Williams

Fire at Centerville home kills three by cremation

A blaze that destroyed the residence of David Wetherbee in Centerville reportedly cremated three residents and left a fourth person fatally burned. The village lies about 15 miles north of Corry.

Corry David Wetherbee Centerville

Farmer James Sowers Found Dead After Wagon Alley Crush

James Sowers, a farmer in Kittanning, was found under a wagon in an alley and died without regaining consciousness. He had a head wound but nothing was stolen.

Kittanning James Sowers

Jeannette Street Railway Aims to Run Jeannette West Newton

Confident claims say the Jeannette West Newton Monongahela Valley Street Railway Co will have street cars running between Jeannette and West Newton within a year.

Jeannette West Newton

Lancaster dam and power plant work resumed on Susquehanna

Construction on the McCall’s Ferry Power Co facility resumes after a suspension last fall. The project on the Susquehanna River proceeds with renewed activity and funding anticipated for completion.

Lancaster Great Dam McCall’s Ferry Power Co Susquehanna River

Railroad Brakeman Smay and Conductor Cunningham Dead

Johnstown report says brakeman Smay of Jeannette and conductor Cunningham of Pitcairn died in a main line wreck at Center ville west of Johnstown.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad Smay Jeannette John J. Cunningham Pitcairn Centerville Here

Lightning Strikes Miss Jennie Martin in Lancaster

Miss Jennie Martin of Bird in Hand, 19, was struck by lightning. The bolt tore off her clothing and ripped her shoes, leaving her alive but injured and needing care.

Lancaster Jennie Martin

Thieves Escape After Box Car Break-In and Beating

In Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston yards Officer W Bergman attempted to arrest two men after a box car break in. He was beaten unconscious and the thieves escaped.

Monongahela Pittsburg Virginia & Charleston W. Bergman

State culls livestock for tuberculosis at Danville hospital

Harrisburg dispatch says state authorities killed 26 fine cattle at Danville hospital due to tuberculosis. Wernersville and Harrisburg state hospitals have also suffered losses under strict state inspection.

Harrisburg Danville Hospital Wernersville

Death of Rev. John Joseph Fedigan Aged Augustine Leader

Very Rev. John Joseph Fedigan former provincial of the Order of St. Augustine died at the Augustinian monastery in Villa Nova near Philadelphia after an illness of several weeks. He was widely known across the United States for his leadership within the order.

Philadelphia John Joseph Fedigan Order of St. Augustine United States Villa Nova Here

Crossings Abandoned on Reading Railroad in Carlisle Area

Judge Sadler orders the Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburgh division of the P and Reading railroad to abandon all grade crossings in Lower Allen township Cumberland County and to construct subways in place of the crossings.

Carlisle Sadler Philadelphia, Harrisburg & Pittsburg Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Lower Allen Township Cumberland County

Pennsylvania street railways report shows passenger surge

Harrisburg issued annual bureau of railways report for 1907 highlights 87,000,000 more passengers carried on Pennsylvania street railways than in 1906. The document also notes a tremendous growth in capitalization.

Harrisburg State Bureau of Railways Pennsylvania

Butler Oil Operator Shot by Burglars in Early Morning

Awakened by an intruder, oil operator Joseph S. Miller wrestled the burglar and refused to let go. Miller was shot in the breast, the assailant fleeing after a second shot was fired.

Allis-Chalmers West Allis Wis Solon Kugler Pinckneyville Joseph Miller Butler Texas South Dakota Nebraska Denver William J. Bryan Cabrera Guatemala Lublin Russian Poland Orenburg Richmond Skidoo California Joseph Simpson Cape May Point N. J Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Fitzhugh Lee Chandler Signal Corps Washington Wilmington Del J. H. Kiel Holy Name Parish Hamel Minn Joseph S. Miller Miller

Fear of punishment drives boy from home seeks Pittsburg ride

Eleven year old George Lambert of Canonsburg left home after fearing punishment for a prank. A stranger described as a negro promised to pilot him to Pittsburg. Lambert was later found in a serious condition near Marshalsea as authorities pursue the unidentified man.

Washington George Lambert Canonsburg Pittsburg Lambert Marshalsea

Harrisburg Opinion Backs Pitt Construction Road Work

Deputy Attorney General Fleitz advised State Highway Commissioner Hunter that Westmoreland county commissioners cannot annul the contract with Pitt Construction Company of Pittsburgh for improving a road segment in North Huntingdon township.

Harrisburg Fleitz Hunter Westmoreland County Pitt Construction Co Pittsburg North Huntingdon Township

Two Pennsylvanian Banks Closed by Comptroller

Oil City report states Farmers National Bank of Elmerton with 50000 capital and First National Bank of Clintonville with 25000 capital were closed by the comptroller of the currency. Authorities believe suspensions are temporary and that stockholders and depositors will lose nothing.

Oil City Farmers’ National Bank Emienton First National Bank Clintonville

Summer National Guard encampment set for Gettysburg

Harrisburg reports a general order designates July 16 to 25 for the summer encampment of the national guard at Gettysburg. Brigade entry orders differ from prior years with the Third from July 16 to 23, Second from 17 to 24, and First from 18 to 25.

Harrisburg National Guard Capitol Gettysburg

Father kills himself after daughter's death in York

Nathaniel Devinney, 44, hanged himself at the county alms house using torn bedspread after his 16 year old daughter died. He left no note. The tragedy follows the daughter's death, triggering the suicide.

York Nathaniel Devinney

State Game Commissioner Comment on Foreigners and Law Violations

Harrisburg reports show frequent calls about alleged violations by Italians and other Europeans. Kalbfus says arrests are made as fast as possible, but suspects outnumber authorities.

Harrisburg Kalbfus

The Poet in Hard Luck and the Georgia Mule

A speaker laments being forced into labor by a farmer who plows over him while he tries to write poetry. He jokes the Georgia mule prefers work to verse, and notes his literary supply includes six poems on Spring. The tale ends with the speaker resigning to the mule’s lack of Latin understanding.

Georgia Atlanta Constitution

Tree an Old Man's Friend in Texas Pecan Tale

Westfield Correspondence notes Charles Nicholson Sr. grew up enslaved in 1855 and later bought a farm in Texas. A single pecan tree on his land yields record sized nuts, with one tree producing generous harvests he sells for a dollar each as young trees spread.

Charles Nicholson Texas America Department of Agriculture Washington Westfield Houston Post

Telephonic Marine Intelligence on the St Lawrence

An early fall plan introduces a telephonic marine intelligence service along the St Lawrence between Montreal and Quebec. Vessel owners can monitor movements and issue captain orders. captains will receive river conditions to avoid danger. Stations with 65 foot masts and 25 foot cross spars will display signals for down and up stream directions.

St. Lawrence Montreal Quebec

Devoted to Army's Work: Emma Westbrook Remains in Service

Emma Westbrook, in charge of the Salvation Army bar racks in West Pontiac Michigan, is one of seven women who joined Commissioner Railton from England in 1880 to found the Salvation Army in America. She recently turned fifty five and has served thirty two years. Though eligible for pension and retirement, she refuses them and vows to stay in the work as long as she has strength.

Adjt Emma Westbrook Salvation Army West Pontiac Mich Railton England America

Old Custom Revived in Paris Jewelry Trend

A revival in Paris features wearing a wolf or badger tooth set in gold as a mascot, linked to a superstition of good fortune. The thumb ring also gains popularity, with a young English stage actress showcasing the trend in step with current fashion and the period of her play.

Paris

Markets Note Flour and grain steady in New York trade

The April 29 1908 market report shows flour steady as wheat No 2 red trades at 1.05 quarter, corn No 2 white 75 4 cents, oats mixed 54 cents, hay firm but quiet, cattle quiet, shear lambs at 8 dollars, hogs for Yorkers 6.00 to 6.15, sheep nominal.

New York

Market Prices In Cleveland On April 29

In Cleveland on April 29 market quotes show flour Minnesota patent at 5.00 to 5.35 per unit, wheat No 2 red 98 to 99 cents, corn No 3 yellow around 70 cents, oats No 3 white about 51 to 52 cents. Butter best creamery 28 1 2 cents, cheese York state 15 16 cents, eggs strictly fresh 16 cents, potatoes best grades 95 cents, Timothy hay No 1 13.50, cattle best steers 6.35 to 6.50, calves 5.75 to 6.25, sheep wethers 5.25 to 5.50, lambs 6.75 to 7.00, hogs yorkers 5.90.

Cleveland Minnesota York State

Grain Prices Reported for Toledo Market

Wheat May 98 cents a bushel, corn cash 67 and three quarter cents, oats cash 54 cents, cloverseed cash 12 dollars fifty cents.

Toledo

East Buffalo Livestock Prices Reported

East Buffalo markets show cattle prices for steers 6.50 to 7.00, calves 5.50 to 6.25, lambs around 5.60, pigs about 5.40 with sale figures listed for various classes on April 29.

East Buffalo

Cattle and Sheep Prices Reported at Pittsburg Auction

Pittsburg April 29 cattle Best steers bring 6.60 to 6.85, fair 4.75 to 5.65. Sheep Prime wethers 5.40 to 5.50, lambs 4.25 to 7.00.

Pittsburg

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