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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
3
The essay argues that society women with talent use the actress profession to earn well with minimal training. A young woman lacking skills could start as a dressmaker's model for limited pay, while the stage offers higher early earnings and faster advancement based on appearance, voice, and intelligence.
A dated editorial traces the shift from ridicule to support for woman suffrage, crediting women’s clubs and federations for advancing the cause. It notes the faded strength of formal suffrage groups, the nostalgia for pioneers, and the growing organization of women as a political force.
Puerto Cabello reports British cruiser Charybdis and German Vineta bombarded Fort Solano and Castle Libertador, silencing defenses in 45 minutes. Marines occupied Castle Libertador, commander captured, no major city damage, while tensions with Venezuela escalate toward possible war.
The author urges pairing for mind and shared purpose over culture or creed and warns both sexes to seek steady, humble partnership. Look for kindness to the weak, practical care in daily tasks, and respect for others when choosing a lifelong companion.
Mrs Ulysses S Grant died in Washington at 11 17 pm from heart failure aggravated by valvular disease and bronchitis She was 89 Her daughter Nellie Grant Sartoris was present with the other children away from home The Grants endured poverty in early years and later received a $5000 annual pension after General Grant's death
Washington reports indicate no major moves by the state department yet as Germany and Britain enforce a peaceful blockade in Venezuelan waters. Officials warn Europe against extending hostilities and emphasize the US will oppose any beyond blockade actions.
Brussels reports two shots fired as King Leopold I I Leaving the royal train at Laken station. Authorities say no injuries occurred and the motive remains unclear though public anger over Princess Stephanie's treatment fuels belief in a deliberate attempt. Guards have been doubled.
Gen. Alexis Nord, former war minister under the provisional government, entered Port au Prince at the head of his forces. The reception was sympathetic and Nord’s plans are unclear though many believe he could secure the presidency if he declares candidacy due to his sizable army.
The Chesapeake and Ohio line derailed at Whitcomb West Virginia after days of rain. An engine, a postal car and a baggage car left the tracks. The engineer and fireman were killed. A baggagemaster was lightly injured. No passengers were harmed.
The president names Lloyd Griscom Jr to be minister to Japan replacing the late Buck. Richmond Pearson of North Carolina, now consul general at Teheran, will succeed Griscom as minister to Persia. A joint resolution proposes constitutional timing changes for presidential terms and congressional sessions.
An explosion in a waterworks tunnel 100 feet below Lake Erie killed two men and injured several others. The dead are Ben Rudner of Rochester and Arthur Bolger of Canton. Injured include William Knox, James Ossman, Edward Eagleson, Peter Carlin, Henry Hapsear, John Powers, Albert Arnet, and Ernest Bures. Cause suspected as spark from joining two electric light wires igniting gas. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of Rudner and Bolger. In total fifty nine lives have been lost in tunnels from explosions or cave-ins at different times.
A Ventura Iowa fire originating in a billiard hall nearly wiped out the town at two a m Saturday. Klover Bros general store John Stezel drug store Pollock bank and Bragar general store were destroyed. Total loss about 50000 with 25000 insured.
In Clinton Iowa a Sunday quarrel left Charles Granderson of Sioux City dead from a gunshot. Benjamin Carroll was wounded twice and Mrs Carroll was fatally? injured as jealousy was cited as the motive.
James G Miller once served as circuit justice in India under Queen Victoria and died Sunday in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Heavy snowfall coats Omaha Nebraska with seven inches on the ground. Trains arrive late from many directions, but there is no wind and no serious damage reported beyond transport delays.
The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad reports over 50 locomotives in service this weekend to haul coal to market. About 75,000 tons were started and are en route, mainly bound for large eastern cities, marking an unprecedented demand on motive power.
The Pacific cable was successfully landed at 9 55 am Sunday in San Francisco. This milestone marks a major communications link completion with the new undersea line reaching shore and ready for immediate testing and operation.
Three white men attempted a bank robbery at the First National Bank of Alvord Texas. John McFall was shot in the head and died, Frank Martin was killed while attempting to flee, and Claude Golden was captured after surrendering. Deputy Yeary, Deputy Prior, and Constables Dobbs and others conducted the ambush.
Washington reports semi official advices that Colombian army officers at Panama and Colon are planning to invade Nicaragua. Colombia aims to occupy the Mosquito strip to control canal routes and provide employment for soldiers remaining from years of fighting, preventing a new revolution.
Heavy rains raise streams along the Mississippi valley causing washouts and flooding from Paducah to Memphis. Gracey, Kentucky, is submerged with four feet of water in the main street while Paducah sees about a foot of rain in four days. Rail lines including Louisville & Nashville and Illinois Central report washouts and demoralized traffic statewide.
New York banks led by J. P. Morgan & Co form a 50 million dollar pool to lend in the money market during an actual emergency. Major subscribers include First National Bank and Morgan & Co with five million each, plus other entities like National Bank of Commerce Hanover and Western National banks. Managers named are J Pierpont Morgan and James Stillman of National City Bank.
In Pellston Michigan on Saturday Alfred Durkee left three children aged 1 4 and 6 alone in the family home to visit a store. A fire broke out while they were away and the three children were burned to death. The victims were two boys and a girl believed to be all Durkee’s offspring. Charles Durkee is named as a関連 relative in the family.
The state canvass shows A. T. Bliss winning as governor with 211,261 votes, L. T. Durand 174,077, Westerman 1,326, Walter 4,271, and Cowles 1,282. The remaining Republican tickets average a 74,000 plurality.
William A Henderson also known as John Fraser pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of Policeman Robinson in San Francisco. Judge Cook accepted the plea and set a ten to fifteen year sentence due to his cooperation against Frank Woods and William Kaufman. Fraser, formerly of Montreal, had been socially prominent there.
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