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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
2
A weekly digest summarizing domestic and international news, covering industrial developments, personal and political items, and notable happenings at home and abroad in concise coverage. The compact column highlights key events and shifts across the previous seven days.
The senate discussed an omnibus statehood bill with no action taken while a tea tax relief bill passed in the house. Galusha Grow delivered a valedictory speech as he retires, and a bill to publicize large corporations with annual returns was introduced.
L N Crawford independent operator testifies before arbitrators in Scranton and estimates railroad pay at 2.50 per ton while other items note Carnegie party arrival in New York, toy trust talks, civil service reform meeting in Philadelphia, and Roosevelt planning customs service changes.
The capitol faces a coal shortage that could force adjournment as heat and light cannot be supplied. Various national acts and events are noted, including executions, cabinet and military statements, labor actions, and foreign policy developments. The roundup details political, industrial, and international tensions of the period.
Mrs. Catherine Collins aged 104 dies in Clinton Louisiana. Mrs. Elizabeth Strickler aged 103 dies near Decatur Indiana. Julia Dent Grant widow of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant dies in Washington D C at home from heart disease in her 77th year.
A report from Aden hints at the assassination of the Mad Mullah in Somaliland. Dublin dispatches say the Irish seek self government within Britain. Castro calls 250000 troops to deter an Anglo German assault and fortifies ports.
The House passed a 500000 deficit bill to eradicate foot and mouth disease in New England. Senate proceedings were uneventful. Several other items include ex minister Sol Hirsch’s death in Portland Oregon and a trade report showing a 24 million dollar decline in the favorable balance versus November 1901.
A Cranach portrait of Martin Luther has been found in the town church of Wittenberg. The discovery adds a significant artifact to regional art history and church heritage.
Scranton Pa December reports detail the coal strike commission hearing focusing on docking discrimination eight hour day and wages. President Mitchell testifies with wage comparisons showing daily workers in bituminous regions earning more than in anthracite. Legal teams anticipate next week for closing arguments and possible joint company address.
Des Moines reports the 1902 Iowa crop valued at 215.7 million dollars, down 60 million from 1901. Corn yields reached 296.95 million bushels valued at 83 million, with only 187 million bushels marketable. Oats, wheat, barley, and hay valuations also declined, noting major weather impacts.
In Mexico City on December 13, silver miners and farming interests unite against adopting the gold standard. They argue silver mines in gold standard countries would close while Mexican mines keep operating, and that silver mining and agriculture deserve stronger government protection. Prices rise and anxiety grows among middle class workers as the cost of living outruns incomes.
Edward Tompkins aged four and Olive Tompkins aged two perished in a Hillside house fire in Washington. Rosa Prue, their cousin left in charge, was arrested as the cause remained under investigation. The event occurred Friday with the blaze destroying the small home.
The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill totaling 26 930 453 dollars was reported to the house by the appropriation committees on Friday. This marks an increase of 500 301 dollars over the current fiscal year's appropriation.
To prevent fraud the New York Civil Service Commission will require street-cleaning and other city workers to use the Bertilion measuring system for identity verification. Indicia cards will record hair color, eye color, stature, limb measurements, head and ear size, and marks. Violations will lead to dismissal and a one year bar from city employment for both the impersonator and the original holder.
Northwestern University professors report co eds in Evanston Illinois use fudge instead of Great Heavens to avoid profanity. Prof J Scott Clark warns that sacred names used in vain by women are similar to profane male language. The class theme prompted the remark and the group vows to drop Great Heavens for Oh fudge.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune quip highlights a right fielder known for his athletic fielding and leaping to catch fly balls. The joke notes he has jumped eight contracts this season, underscoring his rising value and the team's reliance on his defense.
A mother asks if her son took prescribed medicine while she was out. Tommy admits Willie Jones traded the medicine for a sour apple, revealing an unintended exchange that disrupts the household.
A patient found a tiny splintered bone piece cutting the skin at Royal National Hospital in Ventnor. During a follow up exam he handed the piece to the doctor who commented on its chemistry and sent it to medical staff for study. The patient joked about his own skeleton as others laughed.
The Chicago Journal notes that vain hopes are often the most persistent, urging readers to temper optimism with realism as they pursue uncertain outcomes. The piece reflects on human folly and the steady grind of daily expectations.
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