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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
4
The Mail marks its fifty-seventh volume with the current issue the last of the year. Editors thank patrons and supporters for helping keep the "old reliable" in existence and invite more subscribers and job work.
The contractor states the new capitol will be ready for occupancy by all departments in three months. The building is described as fine and creditable to the commonwealth with reasonable cost and convenient one roof government. The old capitol’s destruction by fire spared valuable records.
The report notes Mr Platt’s birthday remark that his life had not been worthwhile drawing wide comment. Mrs Platt counters that her husband’s life has been worthwhile and successful as a long career politician.
Corporal Joseph C. Smith of Company G 25th Infantry Fort Reno OK broke all Army marksmanship records at Fort Sheridan Chicago last Thursday August 3. He scored 181 of 200 in slow fire and 97 of 100 in rapid fire.
The mayor issues rules on modest bathing attire and knee length skirts, but defenders say women will wear what they choose regardless of authority. The exchange includes sharp remarks that the mayor acts foolishly.
A Texas woman placed a marriage advertisement and married a man who died within a year. The wedding cost totaled 11 dollars, and the husband left a 10 thousand dollar life insurance policy. The tale prompted the quip that advertising pays.
A season crop report projects a bountiful oyster yield ahead though prices will stay high. The Royal Arcanum Society plans to meet in Pat-in-Bay Ohio on the 30th to discuss rate increases.
Editorial argues government oversight of insurance firms is preferable to allowing insurers to control government policy. It frames the idea as radical yet necessary to prevent private sector dominance in public affairs.
Emigration for the year ending June 30 shows a 20 percent rise, with some arrivals deemed unbeneficial. The text promotes subscriptions to the MalIL, New York Tribune Farmer, Tri-Weekly Tribune, and MAIL, while noting political campaigns are subdued in hot weather. It contrasts patience needed for sleep with fishing and reflects on vacation anticipation.
State Dairy and Food Commissioner Dr. B H Warren plans criminal prosecutions against beef packers for selling meat doctored with coal tar dyes formaldehyde sulphite dust and thoracic acid solutions. The action targets six major packing houses amid complaints of West Coast meat entering Pennsylvania.
Thomas A Edison said Pennsylvania roads are the worst he has traveled on. The remark drew wide comment as he toured the state by automobile. The piece notes public highway lag and calls for better funding and a coordinated highways program to improve road quality.
At a luncheon on the steamer Mayflower Roosevelt proposed a toast to the sovereigns and peoples of the two great nations Russia and Japan. He expressed hope for a just and lasting peace quickly concluded between them for all mankind.
The Harrisburg Telegraph notes Democratic papers harshly attack Secretary Wilson over clerks implicated in improper information. It asserts Wilson will remain in place, citing Roosevelt’s justice and good sense as a bulwark against calls for his removal while praising his ongoing work.
A discussion on the science of rhinology claims thick noses show material instincts while turn up noses signal vanity and wide nostrils indicate strength. It also links small nostrils to weakness, large noses to intelligence, the eagle nose to a firm will, and the pointed nose and chin to general wickedness.
A Kansas City Journal editorial laments that Niagara and many other natural wonders have faded from living experience. It argues Americans trade outdoor splendor for relentless commercial appetite, turning once vibrant sites into mere traditions.
A panel of brief items covers Panama’s mosquito control launch, Cleveland’s planned 5 million dollar union station with railroads paying 3 million, and Pennsylvania political and infrastructure notes. It cites Buffalo, Philadelphia’s roads, Pennsylvania apples, labor demand, Col. Louis A. Watres’ gubernatorial bid, divorce-law harmonization, New Orleans yellow fever relief, and federal roles in public health.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers low two week and fifteen day excursion fares from Erie and other stations to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City and Ocean City New Jersey with return by regular trains within fifteen days Tickets may be routed via the Delaware River Bridge Route or Market Street Wharf Philadelphia Stopovers allowed in Philadelphia Both through and regular trains depart Buffalo and Erie areas for summer travel Information available from local agents K S Harrar Williamsport PA and B P Fraser Buffalo NY
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers Through Daylight Service to Atlantic City from Buffalo leaving at 9 A M daily with parlor car and coach service. Return trips depart Atlantic City weekdays at 6 55 A M for Buffalo with same stops. The Erie and Emporium Junction connections link at 4 20 P M to the through train.
The Mail Office presents the latest engraved stationery styles with samples on display and price lists available. This notice highlights fashionable designs and current cost offerings for promissory and correspondence use.
The Burgess and Town Council of Warren Pennsylvania enact an ordinance vacating extended portions of Liberty Street and Pennsylvania Avenue West north of a line from the avenue to Clark Street. The action references a prior ordinance from August 20, 1902 and specifies a 342.3 foot westward southward line. Attest: Ordinance vacating of the street Arot Street.
Register's Notice lists several individuals who have filed accounts in the Warren County Orphans Court. The accounts span Mary Schramling. Walter and Oscar Linquist guardianships. Wm A Greaves minor and legatee. Levs Ashton estate. Lizzie Irvine guardian. Charles Shaw estate. David Walter estate executors. Philip Hertzel executors. H F Head estate. and others. Hearings are set for September 4 at 2 PM.
Letters of Administration on the estate of Chester Park late of Warren Borough Warren County Pennsylvania deceased granted to J H Park Admi Warren Pa June 27 1905. Creditors and estates indebted must pay immediate. those having claims must present properly authenticated for settlement.
The court grants motion to publish notice of the writ against Ward C. Oille and Albert E. McKeen, nonresidents, in Forest County newspapers for six weeks and in Warren County newspaper for six weeks, directing appearance and answer. Sheriff Geo W Noblit orders publication.
Low rates offered for trips to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo from Aug 29 to Sept 3. Tickets valid for travel out and back via different routes until Oct 7. Inquiries to A J Smith G P A Cleveland Ohio or agents.
Portland and nearby points offer round trip excursion fares to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland with additional routes to Washington and British Columbia. Tickets available daily until October 15 through Lake Shore By agents A V P & A for details.
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