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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
3
A contemplative verse on January first marking new year good intentions and hopeful mood. The speaker notes the past fading and a collective vow to begin afresh with youth like radiance and promise, even as future days bring skepticism. The poem ends with a vow to enjoy the present while anticipating fulfillment.
A Washington Star pairing presents a child’s view on corporal punishment with a Chicago Record-Herald quote, then shifts to a New Year reflection by Frank Walcott Hutt urging self improvement and a broader daily life guided by faith. The pieces contrast discipline with spiritual growth and aspirational living through moral imagery.
A poetic excerpt from Frank L. Stanton echoes in Youth's Companion about winter lingering briefly, violet snows melting into May sun, and an imminent harvest. The piece urges resilience as storms pass, urging faith in brighter days and a bountiful future.
A verse celebrates the coming of the New Year as a bright, joyful stranger slipping among children. The poem by Margaret E. Sangster, included in Youth's Companion, speaks of the year's beauty, unfolding months, and dancing hours while bidding a merry welcome.
A short poetic verse by F. E. Stipp printed in Banner of Gold celebrates comfort and support in sorrow, adversity, and rest. The speaker notes the soothing presence of a loved one who shares home joys and eases daily cares.
A speaker recalls a mother singing to a child and an old man resting as the author imagines the journey to life’s end. The verse contemplates doubt and assurance, ending with faith that God grants peace at the gate for souls exiting or entering.
A reflective verse by Lalia Mitchell published in Minneapolis House keeper opens with a quiet sense of uplift as a voice from darkness invites a welcoming response. The speaker replies with a firm, welcoming vow to greet the New Year with joy and affection.
A devotional verse asks if pain serves a divine purpose and seeks strength to submit to God’s will. The author, George D. Gelwicks, reflects on endurance, longing for sanctification, and aims to glorify the name through affliction.
Theodore Jackson and Laura Jackson also known as An Odelia Diss de Bar were found guilty by a London jury of immoral practices and fraud. The judge sentenced Jackson to fifteen years and the woman to seven years' penal servitude. The couple showed astonishment but kept silent as they were led away. Swami the woman head of Theocratic Unity smiled and bowed after hearing the sentence.
Parsons Kansas reports coroner's inquest clears the case of Col John E Bull and his wife asphyxiated by natural gas with no signs of violence found on the bodies.
Clinton Houser a 102 year old lumberman was found dead at his Trevorton home after overexerting himself while feeding cattle. The death occurred Friday in Shamokin area.
Pittsburg Pa December 21 three men are dead and one missing after a boiler explosion at the Black Diamond steel works Park Bros on Thirtieth street Four boilers in the ten inch bar mill No 3 exploded with devastation sending men to the street and wrecking the McNeil plant nearby Injured workers include John Welvik Patrick O Connor and John Wilts listed as missing with many others sustaining severe wounds and burns A thorough investigation is set to determine cause and losses are estimated from twenty five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars
Oakland Nebraska 88 year old farmer J Sand bloom was found by his son in a hog yard early Friday with swine feeding on his still living body. He likely fell in cold weather while feeding, animals driven off with difficulty. Also from London news says Mme Tsilka is dead and Miss Stone the American captive will be released soon.
Washington December 21 Secretary Long is enraged by General Miles endorsement of Admiral Dewey opinion in the Schley case He asked the secretary of war to discipline the general but Miles refused to act
Reports from Dubois Pennsylvania New York and Zacatecas Mexico recount a deadly blaze. In Jefferson County four Ashbaugh family members perished with additional injuries while a New York sweat shop fire killed Isaac Gill and an unidentified man. Zacatecas market house collapse left about 45 dead and many injured as rescuers worked amid limited water access.
Washington reports a sequence of military rebukes and a dismissal. Admiral Dewey was rebuked for crediting Schley with the Santiago victory. Lieutenant General Miles was reprimanded for praising Dewey and criticizing the court of inquiry. Edgar Stanton Maclay was dismissed from navy department service.
The American Bridge Co. won the contract for the Wa bash railroad cantilever bridge over the Ohio river at Mingo Tunc tion. The work costs over $600000 with completion required before January 1, 1903. The total bridge cost exceeds $1000000. only two similar bridges exist worldwide.
In a December gale at Ludington Michigan Pere Marquette car ferry No 16 struck a sandbar disabling its machinery and breaking a main steam pipe. Mike Taft a Chicago coal passer was killed and two others badly burned while 30 more aboard endured hours of steam scalding during the night. The crew of 33 and Taft were saved by ice rescue via breeches buoy as dawn broke.
Kansas City reports a gang forging railroad tickets with bogus perforating stamps, conductors' checks, and fake livestock contracts. H. C. Townsend says western rails face thousands in losses as hundreds of fraudulent contracts were printed in Kansas City, with a broker tied to the scheme.
An editorial from the New York Evening Post argues beet sugar is a self sustaining U S industry ready to compete without tariff protection. It cites Oxnard and Cutting on beet growth profits and claims sugar can be produced cheaper here than in Europe, challenging calls for Cuban sugar relief.
A Chicago jury found Alexander Sullivan guilty of conspiracy to aid a fugitive from justice. A 2000 dollar fine was imposed with no prison sentence. Sullivan may face a new trial motion by Judge Smith. The case ties to historic jury bribery scandals in Chicago courts.
Port Townsend Washington December 23 The steamer Dolphin arriving from the north Sunday has no news of the United States mail steamer Discovery which left Juneau in early November for Dutch Harbor and was sighted by the Elk on November 14 at Wood Island Since then no word or sighting has been reported The Discovery owners sent the Elihu Thompson to search but it returned December 20 without locating the missing vessel
A practical note advises packing kid gloves in a dry, well sealed place to prevent mold and deterioration. It emphasizes moisture control and proper storage to preserve leather quality.
A witness testifies at a Cleveland case describing an army officer as intoxicated. He claims to have observed unsteady legs and near-collapsed balance while seated under the table during a dinner, asserting a firsthand, under-table perspective on the suspect’s condition.
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