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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
4
An exchange notes the puzzling behavior of subscribers who grow offended at notices of arrears. Editors receive monthly reminders summing even small amounts, while employers pay weekly and daily papers demand advance payment. County papers also warn that dues are due, yet readers react with offense.
Major Isaac B. Brown, Secretary of Internal Affairs, advocates a Republican party reorganization and new leaders. He will not seek another term under current party conditions but aims to lead a new movement. The veteran official hopes for a Capitol Hill post and is rumored to pursue the governorship if a change occurs.
Gov Penny Packer appointments draw GOP praise especially in the west. Robert McAfee of Allegheny wins the Secretary of the Commonwealth post, while John A Berkey of Somerset County takes the banking commission role. Both are loyal Republicans and likely to uphold party credit.
The passage notes a private park created for the Mikados three centuries ago was opened to a foreign party including Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt. Efforts were made to express Oriental goodwill, and the parties held were considered successful.
Attorney General Carson provides State Factory Inspector Delaney with an official view that employing school boys to distribute newspapers is not regular employment targeted by the 1905 child labor act. The saying public office is a public trust is credited to Daniel Lamont, often attributed to Grover Cleveland, while many office-holders view office as a snap to give up.
The piece argues the Mutual Reserve Insurance Company is in trouble and will require thorough reform of similar institutions to restore public confidence. It quotes a critic: no indebted person should spend money on vacations if they cannot liquidate their debts.
Gov Folk declares all violators bluffers with one exception a burglar in a house at night proves the claim. He expects a Washington Agricultural Department house cleaning. Theodore Roosevelt is praised as a strong cleaner. The editor notes it pays to settle honest debts, especially to the newspaper.
Congressman Ernest F. Acheson of Washington Pennsylvania argues in Philadelphia that a clean government push would reform political conditions statewide. He says an independent Philadelphia delegation to Harrisburg could curb machine influence, improve county governance, and uplift the Legislature and Republican prospects.
The Pittsburg Gazette marks its 120th year as a newspaper. From a small town publication, it has grown with Pittsburg and aims to remain in front, advocating for the people and printing news fit to print. Subscribe for a reliable local paper.
The new sheep law shifts sheep loss appraisal from neighbors to township auditors. It also grants farmers fifty cents per head for burying carcasses, a duty to be performed within three days to claim any compensation.
The court that fined Senator Mitchell a thousand dollars and ordered six months in jail could have added the maximum six months without being accused of excessive severity. The piece argues United States Senators who use office to push private interests in government departments deserve the harshest penalties the laws allow.
The Supreme Lodge faced opposition across states over proposed funding changes. The needed funds require an adjustment, but older members feel the plan is too severe. The dispute signals a likely compromise while debates continue.
A Vermont resident punished for violating the local option law must pay a total fine of 7 500 3300 dollars for twenty five sales. The alternative is sixty one years in the house of correction. The tone notes severity in Vermont.
Knights of Honor members over sixty who carry insurance face higher rates after September 1 1905. Coverage up to age seventy will cost more, reflecting the harsher penalties of old age, though staying young is urged as impossible.
The note marks Benjamin Franklin born January 17 1706 in Boston and notes the 200th anniversary on January 17 1906. It asks if any national observance has been organized and why not celebrate in honor of Ben Franklin.
An English engineer says passengers are the best paying railroad cargo at nine to the ton and load themselves. The Standard Oil Co and John D Rockefeller are noted for heavy advertising at low cost, aiding their ongoing prosperity.
Wm. J. Bryan begins a voyage around the world soon, traveling with his wife and son. The press notes the trip as preferable to another presidential bid amid criticism. Massachusetts Democrats press Gov. Douglas to seek a second term, but he declines to assume the alternative role.
Harrisburg reports show Republican leaders refute Democratic claims that J Lee Plummer would retire from the race for state treasurer. Editors from Scranton to Johnstown defend Plummer as clean capable and honest and vow the Republican ticket will win in the off year.
The Garden of the Gods across about 960 acres is to be gifted to Colorado Springs by C. E. Perkins and W. J. Palmer as part of the city system. The article also notes a murder appeal for Hoch and a Cuban vegetable and fruit forecast for U S markets. It mentions Ellis harvest hands and wages of 2 75 a day with long hours.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced round trip tickets to Bradford from Philadelphia area divisions and Buffalo routes for the Northwestern Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting August 8 to 11, return by August 14, at a single fare with a 25 cent minimum. The item also notes Senator Platt of New York once ruling in politics, with a brief remark on his career.
Norwegians are set to vote on independence from Sweden with another favorable outcome in the referendum. The campaign continues as the question of separation moves forward to the ballot.
Local office calls for patrons to place job printing orders. Requests details on projects, quantities, and deadlines to ensure timely completion.
Sheriff NOBLIT warns Seal To Wwaac Oille and Albert E. McKeen non residents of Pennsylvania to appear and answer the writ at the one place named, as they may deem proper GEO.
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