Stand-Put Mourners Hover Over Corpse of Ancient Machine
Pallbearers gather as mourners lament the remains of the ancient machine at the Al Cam campaign rally. A ceremonial vigil marks the end of an era for the stalled device and its supporters.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
6
Pallbearers gather as mourners lament the remains of the ancient machine at the Al Cam campaign rally. A ceremonial vigil marks the end of an era for the stalled device and its supporters.
The Times Record editorial attacks a New Era of Republican leaders led by Penrose and Gallinger, calling them old guards clinging to privilege. It argues a November win would vindicate Penroseism and restore bossism, urging Pennsylvanians to drive the money changers out of the temple.
An instructor tests Whistler on Buena Vista. The student refuses to discuss the Mexican War at dinner, saying he would avoid company that debates such topics.
Heads of colleges in British universities are described by many titles including wardens masters principals rectors proctors presidents deans and censors reflecting diverse historic traditions across institutions.
A brief column note from the Boston Transcript depicts a mother scolding passersby for picking on her son Johnny, asserting he is not a man in the street scene.
Reflection on finding purpose within oneself rather than in distant places. The quote emphasizes inner focus as the true north for a meaningful life. R. L. Stevenson urges self discovery as the core destination.
Washington candidate Gifford Pinchot is expected to defeat Penrose for the U S Senate in November. Analysts project Pinchot could exceed 450000 votes based on 1912 totals and party splits, with Penrose aided by liquor support but limited by Democratic weakness. Pinchot’s face to face campaigning and stated protectionist views bolster the forecast of his Pennsylvania victory.
A guide explains how to estimate storm distance by counting seconds between flash and thunder. Divide by five to get miles. Then repeat after waiting several minutes to gauge approach speed and predict when rain will start.
A man was found on a Minnesota highway wearing a chicken coop blown over his head. The device pinned his arms to his sides and he could not remove it, trapping him after the storm.
The Philadelphia Sunday Record is commended as a clean and conscientious paper offering accurate concise news. Its Sunday edition expands on women's interests science and domestic arts with high quality stories by leading writers, preserving the Record’s trusted standards for a family audience.
The Clarion State Normal school emphasizes teacher education with fall term starting September 8. For details contact principal Amos P. Reese. August 13, 1911.
The British House of Commons approved a war credit of 500 million dollars, bringing total wartime funding to 1 billion, and authorized raising an army of 500,000. Lord Kitchener became secretary of war. A naval clash near the Dutch coast sank the German mine layer Koenigen Luise and the Amphion, which hit a mine. The German ambassador urged Italy to honor the Triple Alliance. Austria declared war on Russia as alliances shifted.
Congress approves 250000 for relief and protection of Americans stranded in Europe and authorizes funds and money orders. The Tennessee cruiser sails with 8600000 in gold to distribute aid. Wilson appeals for 2500000 more. The Aldrich-Vreeland currency act is loosened to enable about a billion in emergency funds. The Trade Commission bill follows large bipartisan support with key amendments. The Underwood bill on foreign built ships passes, and the Adamson water power bill advances. Wilson declares U S neutral amid European war and warns citizens and foreign warships on U S waters.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president died at the executive mansion Washington after a serious illness. The president and his three daughters were at the bedside when death came. Senate adjourned as the death was announced and a bill for improving alleys and slums passed. Margaret becomes mistress of the White House.
President Wilson cabled to Germany Russia Austria France and England a formal offer to mediate for European peace citing the Hague Convention. Secretary Bryan forwarded the message to American embassies for delivery as the president seeks an opportunity to serve peace.
The Interstate Commerce Commission on August 1 largely denied the Eastern railroads a 5 percent freight rate increase. Dissenters were Commissioners Daniels and McChord. the majority criticized the railroads for failing to justify higher rates and for subsidizing favored shippers with free or bundled services. The ruling notes potential railway economies but rejects a broad rise in central freight territory affecting Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and parts of Pennsylvania and New York.
The Commerce Commission rebukes railroads for cost inflation via stockholder links and praises Louis D. Brandeis for exposing waste and favoritism. Western railroads yield to President Wilson on mediation and plan to narrow arbitration to wage increases while preparing to press higher rates for longer hauls and sparse zones.
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