09 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
1
The president urges a strengthened Army and Navy to meet future readjustments in the Americas. He denounces naturalized Americans with sympathies for Europe as disloyal, saying they threaten neutrality. Congress cheers his stance while Republicans and Democrats show strong approval amid the attack.
Corry officials and clergymen clash with movie operators over Sunday screenings. Only Library theater remained open after manager Harry Parker paid 4 dollar fine and costs, while other cinemas dropped the plan. Public sentiment grows against arming the fight.
The state official vote on four proposed constitutional amendments was announced at the capitol. All amendments passed except No. 1 woman suffrage, with results showing No. 1 for 385,348 and against 441,034. No. 2 for 361,188 against 191,004. No. 3 for 487,135 against 174,168. No. 4 for 363,686 against 178,567.
The message calls for increasing the regular army from 5 023 officers and 102 985 enlisted to 7 136 officers and 134 707 enlisted and adding 400 000 disciplined citizens. It urges strengthening the navy, building a strong merchant marine, and paying as we go with income taxes. It notes threats within the country and supports aiding Central and South American independence.
Philadelphia reports quote Penrose allies predicting collapse of Flinn backed Brumbaugh movement as a presidential candidate opposing Penrose. They cite Roosevelts era leader William Flinn and Magee supporters wavering, while Penrose backers rush to solidify lines and name delegates across counties including Philadelphia and Erie.
The December quarter sessions opened with sixteen cases to be disposed, led by Commonwealth v Vella for the murder of Harry Hockenberry on October 2. John A. Bush faces enticement charges, while James Peviman is tied to illegal liquor sales at a West End boarding house. Martin Neilson faces jail breaking and fraud counts following a prior escape. Grand jury reports and arraignments proceeded, with Lyons opposing Arird as defense aides present.
New York chauffeur Henry Troller was arrested on forgery charges. To repay the money he had obtained, he reportedly sold a pint of his blood for 15 dollars at a hospital, which allegedly saved the life of Miss Sarah Wilson.
Martin Crowe, county marshal, deposited a $100 bill in a Kansas City bank which was deemed counterfeit and sent to Washington. The Treasury confirmed the bill later as genuine but destroyed it, returning a new $160 note to the Fidelity Trust. the older issue dates back 14 years when most of that series was recalled and destroyed.
O Barber of Akron marries his longtime secretary Mary F Orr in a high profile match. Barber, 75, supposedly controls 75 percent of US matches and owns a 3500 acre farm near Barberton valued over 4 million dollars with 175000 cow stable and 50000 hog structures. The estate includes a private park 40 acres of flowers and twelve acres under glass. Despite leading a monopoly, he promotes government regulation of big corporations.
Dawson Yukon Territory reports the winter highway to the White Horse railroad terminus opened with three horse drawn stages each direction. The Northwest Mounted Police expedition will depart after Christmas to carry mail for Stefansson explorers whalers and traders meeting at Fort McPherson with mail from Herschel Island and Arctic points.
The senate, in a short session, moved to introduce bills and adjourned until Friday. Democratic and Republican committees will work on filling committee vacancies, while the president sent hundreds of recess appointment nominations to be confirmed, including Secretary Lansing for secretary of state.
A major blaze in Hoboken nearly wiped out Hexamer's riding academy and garage, one of the oldest equestrian institutions. Damage estimated around 300000 dollars. The Hoboken fire department prevented spread toward the German steamship piers on River street.
Estimates show total requested appropriations of 1 285 857 808 dollars, up 170 853 614 from last year, with over 116 million for direct army and navy expenditures and significant funds for coast defense and fortification. Allocations listed include Legislative 7 573 372, Executive 30 807 505, Judicial 1 368 500, Agriculture 24 159 089, Foreign intercourse 5 426 699, Military 152 354 279, Naval 211 518 074, Indian affairs 10 175 026, Pensions 160 565 000, Panama canal 27 535 469, Public works 104 644 689, Postal service 316 364 879, Miscellaneous 98 290 563, Permanent appropriations 135 074 673.
Captain J Pedersen arrived in New Orleans and drew a customs official’s attention to a feather on his wrist. The inspector uncovered 200 aigrettes tied in bundles valued at 3000 to 5000 dollars and he was arrested for illegal importation under federal law.
Plans are under way to merge Lackawanna Steel, Cambia Steel, and Youngstown Sheet & Tube into a single concern likely capitalized at 150 million dollars or more, surpassing the Midvale Steel & Ordnance company in size. The three firms currently have authorized capitalization totaling 150 million dollars.
George Gaylor aged 26 of Lyons New York was shot and killed by Albert P Eckert during a rabbit hunt on the Clausz farm in South Lyons Eckert stood ten feet away with a shotgun when the rabbit appeared the bullet passed through Gaylors head as he waited beside a ferret hole The incident occurred on the Clausz farm in South Lyons.
About 600 women teachers in Atlanta public schools threaten to strike or quit rather than undergo prescribed medical examinations. Dr. W N Adkins outlines exams for eyes ears nose throat teeth and heart and says teachers must strip to the waist.
Hans Schmidt, to be executed in Sing Sing on January 10 for the murder of Anna Aumuller in New York, states he does not want any further attempt to save him from the electric chair. His attorney, Alphonse Koelble, cautions that Schmidt’s mind could change at the last moment and he may seek clemency from the governor.
The woman suffrage amendment to the Pennsylvania constitution was defeated in the November election by a 55,686 majority. Final totals show 285,548 votes for the amendment and 441,084 against, official computations released today.
The Department of Agriculture announced average prices paid to meat producers for hogs cattle sheep and chickens fell 7.2 percent from October 15. Over the last five years prices have declined about 4.2 percent in similar periods.
The 4th Congress reassembled in Washington for a historic session. Speaker Champ Clark and Senate leader pro tem Clark were elected, with 52 new senators sworn in. Major issues include defense, revenues, merchant marine, rural credits, and war related investigations.
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