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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
7
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the Court of Common Pleas Warren County Pa the property will be sold at the Court House in Warren Borough.
An optometrist specializing in eyes and optics warns that eyestrain leads to nervous headaches and urges consult in schools. He notes defective vision in children affects learning and later health, with treatment offered from offices over Citizens National Bank at 348 Pennsylvania Avenue West, open 9 am to 8 pm.
The article notes amended ship registration allowing trade in all Atlantic and Pacific ports and at jack ports. It calls the measure a war move toward exporting American goods without delay. Congress considers a war stamp tax to offset revenue losses from war conditions and halted trade. Secretary Garrison says five army transports and a Panama Railroad steamer will repatriate American tourists stranded in Europe.
The article reports that large American food firms increased prices as Europe wars disrupt production and sea transport. Chicago meat packers raised prices by 1–2 cents per pound amid cattle shortages and by product trade cuts. The rise in sugar and tea costs is noted, with government plans to challenge the price hikes and investigate trading boards.
The article notes a plan to purchase foreign ships by the United States and mentions a conference between the House and Senate on authorizing foreign ships to join American registry. Solicitor Johnson says such purchases by a neutral power could be lawful if done in good faith.
Japan mobilizes for possible naval action against Germany amid warship activity in the Far East as a sign of loyalty to Britain. Argentine President Pena dies in Buenos Aires on August 9. Vice President Delaplaza succeeds him as a progressive statesman. John P. Holland, inventor of the first submarine, dies in Newark at age 73.
A U S District Court in St Paul ruled the International Harvester Company a monopoly restraining trade and ordered dissolution into at least three independent firms within ninety days. If not approved by the government, receivers may be appointed. Judge Smith and Hook concurred, Sanborn dissented.
Senate confirmation of Paul M. Warburg and F. R. De Lano clears way for swearing in of the Federal Reserve Bank Board. Charles S. Hamlin named governor. Organization Committee completes its preferential vote for Reserve Bank directors. Also reports from Ohio and Texas political contests with nominations and party choices.
The piece discusses wartime reporting challenges amid strict censorship. It notes correspondents rely on European sources and official channels, with cables passing the British censor. It cautions readers to doubt unverified rumors while trusting disciplined journalism and aims for fair, accurate coverage.
German government and the Marconi Wireless Company file formal protests against U S government sealing wireless stations. Marconi asserts no legal warrant for interference with a common commercial carrier. U S orders seize of French and English cable offices to block code messages amid German censorship protests.
Kingston Jamaica August 19 the governor issues a proclamation forbidding sugar exports from Jamaica. The move aims to ensure supply for imperial purposes.
Advertises a full line of legal blanks in stock including Landlord's Warrants House Leases Warranty Deeds Quit-Claim Deeds Mortgages Executions Judgment Notes offered for constant demand.
Henry H. Bassett, Register, notes that administrators executors and guardians have filed first and final or partial accounts for multiple estates in Warren County. The Orphans Court will review on September 7 at 2 PM. entries include Emeline C. Gillett Celintha Johnson Magdalena Sutter Hiram Phillips Mattie Hodges and others with dates filed from June to August 1914.
Alias Writ of Fieri Facias directs sale at Warren Court House of multiple Pine Grove Township parcels in Warren County tied to tract 5969. Included are 50 acres 64 rods, subdivided lots 4 5 7 and 8 portions, and 22 acres east half of subdivision 7, all conveyed to John C. Thompson and subject to prior deed reservations. Sold to satisfy Estate of Y. T. F. Akeley, by Will G. Tate.
Judgment notice for the sale of parcel 56 in Warren Borough Pennsylvania, extending Water street property along Conewango Creek to Seventh Street. The land, once belonging to N H Spencer and Clara M Myers heirs, is listed as seized and sold in a guardian’s suit involving Clifton R Wiseman John H Wiseman and Helen G Wiseman with dates August 20 27 and September 3.
An application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on Friday September 4 1914 by Aaron A Printz George E O Dell Samuel Printz David Printz Sarah M Printz Millie L Lesser and A C Shantz under the 1874 act for charter of A A Printz Company to engage in retail clothing hats caps and furnishings with all rights and privileges of the act.
Notice is given that J. P. Marley D. WILLIAM BRADY and F. A. McDOWELL will apply to the Governor of Pennsylvania on August 17, 1914 at 10 A.M. under an Act of Assembly to incorporate a charter for Cherry Run Oil & Gas Company to bore drill mine explore produce oil gas and related products and to have all rights conferred. Solicitor A G Eldred. Notices published July 23 30 and August 6 13.
Notice that J H Hokanson M K Jobes and G Brooks apply to the Pennsylvania Governor on August 11 1914 for incorporation under the 1874 act and supplements to form Brokenstraw Valley Seed a company buying selling growing and dealing in seeds flowers plants trees vegetables and nursery products with full rights under the act.
Notice is given that Florence Park was granted Letters of Administration for the estate of Samuel Park of Glade Township Warren County Pennsylvania. Creditors are asked to pay debts and all claimants must present them for settlement with proper authentication. Date June 2 1914. July 9 6t.
Estate of Sarah F Weldon of Eldred Township Warren county Pa granted to the undersigned. Creditors must pay promptly and those with claims must present them authenticated for settlement. Dated July 7 1914 E L Maxson R F D 82 Spartansburg Pa July 9-61.
Notice announces that J Wallace and E Metzger M V Ball have been elected liquidating trustees to wind up Warren Leather Specialty Company Limited in Warren Pennsylvania dated July 14 1914.
The Ohio race contrasts Joseph B. Foraker with United States Senator Penrose as the Republican faction backs direct opposition. The New York World warns against praising corporate influence under Warren G. Harding while noting Foraker’s loss signals party faction tensions.
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