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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
4
The Rev Jol Anderson Jayne argues modern youth despite strong home support abandon school for work. He cites law age limits, employer needs, and a lack of personal responsibility as key factors and urges reforms to align schooling with youth needs.
A Berlin expert on youth life argues laziness is not innate but a result of refusing duties. He describes how persistent avoidance in school and home duties dulls the mind and body, leading to slowed perception and deteriorating health, urging parents to model responsibility and work.
The article critiques Harry Thaw's trial and the influence of wealth on justice. It argues money purchased expert testimony and juries, shielding Thaw from the electric chair, while contrasting public outrage with the era's tolerance for affluent crime. It notes the unwritten law was avoided and condemns social pathology of the overrich.
An editorial denounces the Thaw affair, arguing that millions bought the murderer’s release from asylum and escaped justice. It asserts wealth corrupted law, shattered faith in equal protection, and warns that rich influence endangers democracy and public order.
The Attorney General's department rules that the 1913 act raising pay from 3.50 to 5 per day applies to primary, general, and municipal elections. Only officers elected or appointed after the act can be paid the higher rate, with inquiries directed to county commissioners for guidance.
Chicago August 24 The tale of an erring son unfolds in police court as William H Palmer Jr 63 agrees to reform after his father 86 pleads for restraint Judge Babath urges stop sowing wild oats Palmer weighs 250 pounds and must learn to behave The judge notes it is time he becomes a man and William signs the pledge to change his ways
Pennsylvania introduces black license tags with white letters for 1914, replacing the olive and white. Six classes of plates will be issued under the July 7 1913 automobile license. First class covers pleasure cars with pneumatic tires. second class covers trucks with solid tires and five weight-based sub divisions marked by stars. tags numbered 1 to 101000, the Governor’s car as number one hundred one thousand.
Washington report says Secretary Daniels, after a talk with Panama Canal chief engineer Colonel Goethals, ordered navy yard commandants to let officers wear civilian clothes while on duty rather than white uniforms in shops and storehouses. Officers prefer overalls for work.
Francis Way Smith of Philadelphia left $317,500 to churches and charities and named Samuel W. Briggs his dear friend as heir to $100,000 He also bequeathed use of a motorcar and a $1,500 annual upkeep to Briggs The Colonnade hotel manager commented on the surprise and noted Smith split time between Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Worcester Mass August 28 Mrs Louise Waterman Carpenter a direct descendant of Roger Williams and the oldest living member of the Daughters of the American Revolution observed her 107th birthday yesterday.
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