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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
N P Wheeler of Endeavor Pennsylvania declares his run for Congress in the Twenty eighth District under primary rules. The campaign follows the formal notice dated November 29 1909 with the primary slated for Saturday June 4 1910.
Warren Pa November 3 1909 announces Joseph A Schofield a Republican candidate for Assembly seeking support and votes for the June 4 1910 primaries. Also Arthur Dennison authorized to announce for Assembly subject to primaries on June 4 1910.
The Alabama constitutional amended prohibition measure failed by a large margin amid a bitter campaign. Analysts cite the drastic provisions, including a householder ban on liquor and enforcement fears, plus anti voting talk linked to unpaid poll taxes as factors. Supporters included Governor Comer and the Speaker. opponents among U S Senators and Representatives.
The Department of Public Instruction distributes over 30 000 blank certificate forms to minors seeking work under the 1909 act. Fifteen thousand go to Philadelphia, 5 000 to Pittsburg, 3 500 to Reading, 3 000 to Scranton, 1 000 to Altoona and Lebanon, 500 to Harrisburg Johnstown and McKeesport. Certificates must be held by minors by January 1, 1910, with early applications allowed. about 60 000 are expected to receive new certificates.
Following the political murder of Ferrer, Spain will have hard work convincing the rest of the world that it is even semi civilized.
Pennsylvania State Zoologist H A Surface advises fall spraying for scale only if infestation is heavy, otherwise spring spraying at bud swelling is best. Fall pruning is as effective as spring pruning, allowing flexible timing and easier thorough spraying later. Proper spraying and pruning boost tree vigor and control scale.
The Division of Zoology reports damage to young apple and peach trees from bark eating, favoring the woodchuck over rabbits. Professor H A Surface outlines control methods including carbon bisulfide in a nest, soil checks, and careful dilution of Bordeaux arsenate and lime wash for codling moth and other pests.
The Department orders that picture and season cards sent by mail in large numbers be kept apart from regular first class mail to avoid holiday backlogs. Picture cards will be set aside until after the Christmas rush, urging use of legitimate post cards or letters to prevent broken engagements from late deliveries.
Dun's Review reports continued favorable trade conditions with heavy production, rail and construction demand, and rising bank exchanges in New York and other cities. Despite warmth and price volatility cooling mercantile activity, industrial expansion remains strong with iron and steel records, a satisfactory dry goods trade, and improving shoe demand. Cotton speculation and commercial liabilities dominate current concerns. Absent sharper political shifts, the year ends with a brighter outlook.
Officials at the capitol estimate abolition of the February election will save at least 1,000,000 dollars annually. The state will save about 150,000 dollars yearly by removing January uniform primaries. Counties are reimbursed from the State treasury for uniform primary costs.
Official outlay totals 575000 for January and February primaries with the 1907 and 1908 bills at 14015675 and 134841 respectively. Election expenses paid by counties push aggregate costs to not less than 375000 for February and over 1,000,000 overall, with party committee and candidate expenditures likely equal or higher. Time lost by voters doubling the cost is unmeasurable.
A Titusville oil producer, long active as an independent, argues that government liquidation of Standard Oil would devastate the oil sector. He recalls price swings from early days to a fixed market, asserts most independents share his fear, and warns of a decade needed to rebuild purchasing and refining systems if the court ruling is carried out.
Congressman Arthur L. Bates said last spring that most Congressmen know nothing about the oil business or have fanciful notions that produce only amusement. Titusville Herald.
The Pennsylvania Railroad paid 3 per cent semi annual dividends totaling 9 735 508 50 to 55 270 shareholders. Since charter 63 years ago total dividends 329 773 437 surpassing capital stock 324 516 950. Average holding 115 shares, par 5 750. 48 62 per cent of shareholders are women. 16 812 in Pennsylvania averaging 96 shares. New York 8 648 holders averaging 236 shares receive checks tomorrow. Foreign shareholders 8 726 averaging 131 shares. overall growth 9 841 shareholders in two years, 21.6 per cent.
The phrase notes a type of Democrat who supported Bryan in a past election but feared his victory. It reflects a skeptical view of party behavior and political courage in that era. The sentiment targets internal party doubts rather than external opponents.
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