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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
4
President Taft argues that Americans now see the need for extended vacations beyond two weeks. He cites Justice Strong's sixty days in the woods and urges that women and children especially deserve a change of air and outdoor exercise for health and vitality.
Lieutenant Governor John M Reynolds of Bedford County and Secretary of Internal Affairs Henry Houck of Lebanon County are listed as holding key posts in the state administration.
Tally Clerk Whinthrop C. Jones compiles a general summary of the 61st Congress including the extraordinary session. It notes 27,267 bills and 848 simple resolutions introduced, 1,738 reports issued, 993 bills passed, 324 public enactments, 170 private bills, 51 public resolutions, 2 private resolutions signed, and 228 motions for unanimous consent with 5 remaining. There were 118 roll calls, each consuming about 35 minutes, equating to roughly six working days for roll calls.
A Massachusetts couple plans a wedding in a balloon high above the ground. The unusual ceremony faces a cloudy start but aims to embrace a high living pace as they begin their life together.
Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo criticizes punishing lawmakers and police for neglecting the root causes of crime. He cites Judge Lindsey and juvenile courts applying love over force, arguing that allowing recreation and natural rights improves citizens. He urges balance where the weak gain rights while the strong receive equal justice.
Friday report notes ee M. Kinet, a Belgian aviator, killed by a fall in Brussels. Other items include a health department bill defeated in the Iowa convention and the Tennessee Senate race outlook with Secretary Dickinson expected to win amid a triangular contest.
Governor Edwin S. Stuart will campaign for the regular Republican ticket and urge voters to elect John K. Tener as his successor. He plans speeches in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and will coordinate with State Chairman Henry F. Walton to promote Tener. Stuart’s backing aims to deter defections among Republicans and reassure the party.
A woman writes an exchange to protest the newspaper habit of noting that refreshments were served at every party. She argues that if refreshments were not provided there would be no party and ridicules the idea that social events exist mainly for eating.
Hilda the Helper organized the Women’s Civic Service event energizing participants and making Mrs Slowpoke nervous about the gathering's impact.
Hilda the Helper stirred the group by delaying the closure, then expressed warm greetings. Her dramatic influence united the women and quelled factional splits through forceful leadership.
Advices from San Sebastian say troops moved to quell a Basque revolt while Rome reports Cardinal Merry del Val may resign as secretary of state. A few strikers return on rail lines amid widespread dissatisfaction. Prince Henry of the Netherlands suffers a broken collarbone in a bicycle accident. Charred remains of a rancher, his wife and son found near Santa Rosa California. a Japanese servant sought for the crime.
Honolulu advices say the germ of leprosy has been discovered. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canadian premier, was slightly injured in a collision on his Northwest trip. Taft receives Republican campaign assurance that the party will retain and regain House seats. Des Moines statistics show one third of babies under one year died this summer due to cholera infantum infantile paralysis poor milk and improper care.
U S immigration commission says Western Pennsylvania coal fields hinder assimilation and stable family life. Payne tariff era sees record goods imported in eleven months. A Welshman builds a personal flying machine and crosses 160 miles from Cardiff to London. Italian royal family lifts objections to Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Elkins marriage.
Northern Spain faces a major militant propaganda event as the Catholic junta at San Sebastian moves to organize a massive demonstration. Portugal shows rupture signals with the Vatican amid regional tensions.
Thursday report says John D. Rockefeller was fined five dollars and costs in Cleveland for exceeding the automobile speed limit as he did not appear in court. The item notes others including a Californian arranging a special car to keep his wife with her dog during a New York to San Francisco trip.
An old classified style ad lists photography labeled Penny or Ping Pong four lines and offers Post Cards in bundles: 3 for 25 cents 6 for 50 cents and 12 for 75 cents.
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