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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
3
From the Franklin Herald comes word Emmet Heiderich of Clarion is an heir to the David Evans estate the Welsh iron king who died recently leaving a fortune of 22 million dollars. The report notes other vivid incidents across towns including electric shocks, railroad safety, and local notices.
The Jamestown, built at Norfolk navy yard in 1845 and 165 feet long with 1150 tons displacement, has been ordered sold by the navy department as unsuited for naval use. It has long served as a station ship for the marine hospital service at Hampton Roads Va.
Wilmington Del August 29 This fall s oyster crop in the Delaware and Maryland beds will be one of the largest in fifty years. The rivers froze seven weeks last winter and men who inspected the beds report a marvelous growth and oysters in fine condition. The season opens September 1.
New York reports George W. Perkins, Progressive party executive chairman, criticizes Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana for his Augusta Maine speech. Perkins argues Marshall would smash large businesses and outlines Progressive support for open corporate power and tariff adjustment without harming commerce.
In Bloomsburg, Bentley Taylor reports four dead cows from a six head herd after suspect apples in a Harveyville pasture. Dr Mather finds poisoned Ben Davis apples with plugs cut from cores filled with poison, prompting a police style pasture investigation.
Three year old John Scherer son of Alderman George and Mrs. Scherer of Dansville New York fell from an open window while playing with his sister. He jumped to look out, struck the window screen dislodging it and plunged to a cement walk killing him instantly.
Paris dispatch reports a Pas de Calais veterinary specialist bringing a cure for foot and mouth disease to Char Ollles. Eighteen cattle at Muartigny Lecompte nearly recovered after two days of treatment. Official trials to test the remedy proceed amid praise from cattle raisers in France and England.
Immig ration agents from several railroad companies estimate thirty thousand laborers will be sent from Chicago within a week to the West to harvest wheat. Heavy crops are seen as at risk from insufficient help. Railroad officials strain to secure enough men to meet demand for harvesters.
Local advertisers are urged to place ads in the Mail to reach a broad readership and boost response. The notice promises improved exposure, steady inquiries, and measurable returns for businesses of all sizes through the paper's distribution and readership.
Washington, Aug. 29. Congress approved a rivers and harbors bill adding 5000 dollars to Pennsylvania water projects. Army engineers Townsend Jervey and Shunk will study reservoir plans to prevent floods and boost navigation and power, following the Flood Commission. The national waterways commission backed the Flood Commission, urging storage reservoirs where property loss is high and multiple uses justify cost.
A lemon halves method suggests dissolving a fishbone in the throat by slowly sucking lemon juice for instant relief. The old remedy relies on acidic juice to loosen the bone and ease discomfort.
After years away, a Rainham resident returned to the district late at night and, while wandering the local cemetery, shot himself after locating the graves of his first wife and son. He had operated a business in Great Peter Street Westminster and mailed a letter to his second wife and daughter announcing his plan.
In a public washroom with ample towels Tip saw a man rubbing his dripping face with a fresh shirt sleeve after unfastening the cuff links. He dried his face slowly, demonstrating there’s always a way.
A Kansas City Journal item recounts a party hosted by the wife of an ageist state official. She invited several unmarried women to bring photos of the man who wooed and jilting them, and all submitted pictures of her own husband.
Rev Edward A Wilson recovered from consumption and offers free full description of his cure to all sufferers. The remedy is claimed to treat consumption asthma bronchitis catarrh grip coughs colds and related lung and throat ailments. Those interested may address Charles A Abbott 60 Ann Street New York City.
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