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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
2
The Warren Mail reports a portrait bust and a festschrift presented to Prof Robert Koch marking his 60th anniversary. The ceremony details emphasize the honor given to the renowned scientist.
A renowned firm promotes its thread by claiming to have connected Europe and Asia across the Bosporus with 1,250 yards of cotton. The claim emphasizes global reach and material quality, reflecting bold marketing in the era.
The French provincial railways are described as among the poorest in the world with cars several decades old. A line was reported where a floor collapsed and a car fell to pieces, highlighting safety and aging infrastructure concerns.
A sculptor asserts that human feet are shrinking. He cites a 20 century foot about 12 inches long, while today the average man fits a No 81 shoe not exceeding 10.4375 inches in length.
A Monroe county man invested 529 dollars in sheep last fall. He has sold 227 dollars worth of wool and expects 143 lambs to average 80 pounds each when market ready. At four cents per pound, they total 572 dollars, giving total flock income of 799 dollars while the sheep remain with him.
The general commerce for the year ended June 30 1908 totaled 18 456 448, with imports 8 479 944 and exports 9 976 504. The prior year 17 389 209, and 1899 total 13 000 000. Over ten years commerce rose 42 percent.
American thrashing machines appear in Peru for the first time this year replacing horse trodding. Other rice growers may follow. These thrashers and their motors are designed to be light and mobile with broad wheels suited for moist ground.
Argentina has the most sheep of any country but earns little from them due to low quality, poor care, and widespread scab. The text notes Australia made curing scab compulsory 30 years ago.
Iron and steel dealers argue that a $7 a ton duty on steel reils creates a $16 per ton advantage for Canadian manufacturers versus United States producers. They cite the duty itself and combined bounties totaling $16 per ton under various programs and a dumping clause.
In Germany 39 mortgage banks hold outstanding bonds totaling 1 837 964 520 dollars secured by town and country real estate. They lend at 4 to 5 percent annual interest while their bonds pay 3 to 4 percent. These bonds are popular as safe investments comparable to government or municipal bonds.
A cattle company built a 75 mile fence along the Mexican border to prevent cattle from crossing into Mexico and being attacked. The barrier, though costly, is expected to save enough cattle losses in a year to cover its expense.
Chile reportedly used revenue stamps for postal purposes more than any other nation. By 1880, stamps of 1c 2c 5c 10c 20c and 1p 1p9 were applied to mail, with 5c blue fiscals used in Iquique during the rebellion. In 1891 telegraph stamps of 2c 10c and 20c served as postage, though many counterfeit specimens and even postmarks exist.
A government order to kill beavers in a German public park highlights the species reach beyond America. Beavers once inhabited much of Europe and remain along the Elbe near Berlin where they are protected and propagated by the state.
A famed holiday site at Padirac in Lot France now welcomes visitors to its vast cavern system. Stalactites, a subterranean lake and river attract explorers while created safety measures let average sightseers traverse the immense chambers with ease. The caves lay unvisited for ages before this access.
Lorain county prosecutor seeks a special grand jury to probe the Chadwick affair. The panel will meet Thursday as New York reports indicate no further conference with Andrew Carnegie and Mrs Chadwick departs Holland hotel pursued by secret service.
James N Tyner, ex postmaster general under Ulysses S. Grant, died Monday in Washington. His last job was assistant attorney general for the post office department, from which he was removed last year and later indicted with his nephew Harrison J. Barrett on mail conspiracy charges. he was acquitted by a jury. Born in Indiana in 1826.
Denver officials face jail after the state supreme court found them guilty of contempt for disobeying an injunctive order related to the late election. In Precinct eight, Ward five, Frank Kratke and others were sentenced. Carl Wilson was acquitted. Additional officials from Precinct nine, Ward five received prison terms and fines for opening the ballot box and exposing fraudulent ballots.
Senator T C Platt of New York will introduce a bill to reduce state representation in Congress based on male voting population from the last census. Backers say the measure is non partisan and would affect northern states like Massachusetts as well as southern states, potentially cutting 16 seats from southern and solidly democratic delegations.
Syracuse reports Chief Wright believes a vast fraud netted hundreds of thousands. Simon Buttner, held on grand larceny charges, allegedly led a company that bought farm produce with worthless checks. The scheme spanned months with stores opened across New York towns, defrauding farmers in Schenectady and East Worcester of 12 000 to 15 000 dollars. The bogus company used different names in each city and operated from a New York City main office.
Five nitro gang cracked the Bank of Metamora early Tuesday. Explosions woke residents who armed themselves and joined robbers at the bank. Gunfire followed as robbers fled on a freight train. No money was taken.
In Rochester Indiana Gilbert Burns aged 50 killed his wife and baby and Joseph Gripe at Gripe's home. He fled two miles to his sister's house and then, using a pistol, took his own life. Mrs Braman nearby was struck by stray shot but expected to recover.
Secretary Morton states merit, not political influence or prestige, should determine navy duty assignments. He has written to Naval Academy Superintendent Brownson disapproving efforts to sway midshipman class-to-ship graduation placements.
The Chicago postal authorities opened an inquiry into the Chicago Silver Co for offering prizes to buyers who paid a nominal packing and shipping fee. Owner W. D. Watson allegedly received thousands of letters daily from across the country, all containing money, and Watson is said to have left Chicago.
Gen Kuropatkin reports unimportant skirmishes and the discovery of seventeen stripped Japanese corpses on the left flank, plus two wounded Russians. In Tokyo the diary of the fighting around 203 Metre Hill details heavy losses in the November 28 to 11 am November 29 period, and the Japanese eventually hold the hill after fierce renewed attacks through November 30.
Reports from Mukden claim a Japanese turning force attacking General Rennenkampff was repulsed with heavy losses. Details describe ambush at a captured pass, around 500 Japanese corpses recovered and 1,000 more believed buried under fire. Russian casualties are listed as 30 to 40 men.
Telegrams from Tokio and Mukden report continued Russian attacks to retake 203 Metre Hill with heavy losses. Japanese defenses hold. Russians reportedly sacrificed about 3000 men. Port Arthur bombardment consequences tied to the hill's capture. At Tsinketchen, Russian casualties reach 25 killed and 123 wounded. 17 Japanese taken prisoner, one commit suicide.
R G Dun Weekly Review notes brisk holiday goods movement and stronger staple lines with products out of season finding solid markets. Transportation strains grow as packing and shipping staff expand and rail traffic tightens. November earnings rise 7.1 percent year over year while weather aids distribution. Cotton yields pressure prices toward normal use amid idle mills, and failures total 245 in the U S and 29 in Canada.
In New York on December 3, Stewart A. Felton the gambler who shot Guy Roche Thanksgiving evening was exonerated by a coroner's jury for self defense. He remains under indictment for murder in the first degree and is remanded to the Tombs. Mayor McClellan to be renominated according to Tammany leader Charles Murphy.
An editorial argues the United States may lose its status as the world’s top wheat exporter within the next quarter century as rising domestic consumption and lower yields shrink exports. It notes Canadian wheat is already being imported into Minnesota and Chicago, supporting higher prices and signaling Canada’s growth toward a granary role.
A Swiss inventor creates an air purity indicator for rooms, a telescoping folding umbrella, and a Norwegian develops an electric fish-finder using a plate and water microphone linked to a shipboard telephones. Swiss watchmakers add phonograph recordings to watches, and Edinburgh unveils a dry weather seat cover for electric cars. Brazilian quartz glass fabrication enables heat resistant test tubes and vessels, improving lab equipment.
A Kansas City Star quip notes Wheeler’s rapid driving along a street, attributing the behavior to his tailor living on the corner. The remark highlights a humorous locally told reason for a speed habit without detailing any incident or official action.
The most powerful electric locomotive is completed for the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad. Built at General Electric and American Locomotive Works in Rock Island, it will haul through trains between Grand Central, Park Avenue tunnel, Croton, and White Plains. Trains of ten or more cars may run at 60 to 70 mph, with two locomotives operable by one engineer from the leading cab. The double ended unit features a triple division steel cab and full braking and signaling systems rivaling steam locomotives.
In a humorous exchange the wife Mary Nolan disparages the costume of her bandmate Phelim Herlihy's partner. Mr Nolan retorts with sarcasm noting aging hats and rusty boots while praising Herlihy's warm heart and defending the wearer.
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