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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
4
The issue marks fifty five volumes of the Mai and affirms the paper remains vigorous and current after fifty four years. It thanks readers and advertisers for loyal support and hopes for continued patronage to keep delivering concise local and general news.
A threatened Scranton street car strike was averted by submitting the disputed questions to a board of arbitrators. The panel of prominent men guaranteed a fair decision, heard evidence from both sides, and reached a conciliatory compromise satisfactory to both the traction company and the workers. Neither side felt they sacrificed by agreeing to arbitration.
Republican leaders forecast a sizable House win nationwide with Chairman Babcock predicting a comfortable majority. He expects the next House to match or exceed the present GOP strength and votes to elect about forty more members than Democrats Fusion and Populists combined.
Observant Oil City Blizzard notes no Democratic statesman seeks against Joseph Sibley in the Twenty-eighth district. With Sibley’s popularity and a Republican-leaning district, competition is unlikely. A reader quips that a cheerful greeting beats a harsh critique after illness.
An audience of business men attended the Chautauqua event last Saturday to hear Senator Hanna. The talk blended practical leadership with a sympathy for workers, arguing for better employer employee understanding. He mingled with his workers, earning their confidence and aiming to bridge capital and labor in his final years.
The Lancaster New Era argues Pennypacker is bound by conscience and oath, incapable of any action to harm Pennsylvania. The paper asserts his deep knowledge of the state and its history, insisting his administration would honor the commonwealth and reflect well on his name and the people served.
The Pennsylvania general fund balance stands at about twelve and a quarter million dollars, a sign of good housekeeping by fiscal officers. The Harrisburg Telegraph praises the state for prudent administration, noting the Coventry Governor Stone era and the upcoming Capitol completion as a source of pride, with other states likely to envy Pennsylvania.
A compilation notes broad themes from 1900s America including hints of anti trust tactics, a push for public commemorations of McKinley, and optimistic crop prospects in the Northwestern and Texas regions. It also covers rain affecting farmers, a note on lace-maker strikes in Wilkes Barre, and advice on effective newspaper advertising for small merchants.
Senator uay as chairman announces the members at large of the Republican State Committee. Named are John P. Elkin Indiana Louis A. Watres Scranton George T. Oliver Pittsburgh Hiram Young York Gen Charles Miller Franklin Homer Green Honesdale E W Owlett Wellsboro B F Gilkeson Bristol David H Thomas Hokendauqua James H Lambert Philadelphia David H Lane Philadelphia George M Von Bornhorst Pittsburgh. No meeting call issued yet. expected early next month in Philadelphia.
The Second Deputy Commissioner of Pensions writes to an old soldier that no Congress act grants a ten dollar monthly increase for general law pensioners. Several papers had published a false report claiming passage.
The Commissioner of Pensions says the pension roll will expand this year from 999,446. Passage of 1,100 special bills and two acts may add about 10,000 names within twelve months, despite an aging veteran death rate. Philadelphia paper consolidation mentioned with Ledger and Times, pricing at one cent daily and two cents Sunday. The Times praised as first rate in quality though politics not endorsed.
A young boy named Roy Swarthout died from rabies contracted weeks after a dog bite at Niagara Falls. He endured severe suffering and bit his father before death, prompting renewed insistence that rabies is a real disease.
Boer leaders visiting the United States to study farming methods follow a global trend. American farmers and their machinery are presented as in an unequaled class of their own.
The Atlanta Journal argues that a system of just arbitration between capital and labor would reduce the harm of strikes, which are costly and wasteful. It foresees a coming era where arbitration serves both sides and the public, which bears the burden of major strikes.
Jacob Keller the Tailor advertises cash only sale of 1000 yards of cloth in 30 shades for rainy day skirts. THE BEST Job Printing at the MAIL office.
Legal notice in the Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Court orders George L. Smith and Sardis Smith to appear September 19, 1902. Service deemed impracticable. publication required in Warren Mail for six weeks. Attorneys Tabor Haines & Peaslee represent creditors led by George B. Breen.
Publication by order of the secretary of the commonwealth cites article eighteen and the general assembly as the authority for presenting a constitutional amendment to the citizens of pennsylvania for approval or rejection.
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