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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
4
A magazine writer worries about idle capital in churches used one day weekly and seeks funds to operate daily. He notes church teachings work constantly to improve morals and uplift the race, deriding those who measure value only by money.
The column notes a Detroit firm offering breakfast food in exchange for advertising and cash despite money market strain. It also covers the Shah of Persia forming a parliament, Danish King Christian’s virtuous reign, and Cuba planning a $25,000 bridal gift for Alice Roosevelt. Additional items praise economy in capitol work and lampoon libel cases.
Harrisburg reports a special legislative session with thirteen Senate bills and forty one House measures introduced. One bill and one joint resolution have passed both chambers and await the Governor. Debate focuses on Governor proclamations and committee consideration before final action.
A Kansas farmer, near Henryetta, pauses from selling produce to buy a new suit for a surprise for his wife Eliza. He tosses the old suit from his wagon at a creek bridge, but the new suit slips away in the cold night, leaving him to hurry home teeth chattering.
The board of county auditors reports D. N. Scott, who served three years as treasurer, is short $30,874.80. He contests the findings in court, claiming accounting mistakes. Scott has deposited stocks and mortgages with Crawford County Trust Company valued at $31,000, while his $20,000 county bond stands as security.
Captain William H. Van Schaick is convicted of criminal negligence for failing to conduct fire drills aboard the steamer General Slocum during its 1904 disaster that killed more than 1,000 people. He receives a ten year sentence from Judge Thomas.
Reports indicate stable business activity with improvements in Northwest weather aiding outdoor work. Bargain sales reduce winter stocks elsewhere as rubber mills cut to five days. Boots shipments from Boston set new records amid spring goods demand. January railway earnings up 13 percent. foreign trade shows a weekly gain in exports but a decline in imports. Liabilities of commercial failures total 8.41 million dollars with 334 U.S. failures flagged.
Nora Anderson discusses amateur and professional drama, noting home plays satisfy the inborn drama urge. The article covers scheduling four weeks with three rehearsals, choosing plays by action, makeup, costumes on a budget, stage carpentry, properties, and the need for a capable stage manager to run productions. It also comments on school theater value, flower plays for children, and private dramatic societies.
A review notes Ralph D. Paine's The Praying Skipper about a large white whiskered captain who leads a voyage from New Orleans across the Gulf to the Atlantic coast. The piece praises Paine's fresh take on sea stories, the captain's Bible guided leadership, and E L Blumenschein’s matching illustrations while adding Chicago Tribune context about Marshall Field as a top taxpayer.
Henry H. Cumings of Lidioute D. C. Allen announce for Congress in the 28th District, both subject to Republican primaries and district conventions. James Brann declares assembly candidacy from Warren County also pending primaries.
Fred M. Hartmann and B. G. Gregory announce their candidacies for Warren County sheriff. The nominations are subject to the decision of Republican voters in the forthcoming primary.
Delegate selection subject to decision of Republican primaries. D V Kadspinner of Warren Pa Henry Fuellhart of Tidioute Pa and L D Putnam of Farmington.
H. M. Putnam announces candidacy for Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts as a Republican candidate pending primary decision. Voters in Warren County are urged to consider him in the Republican primaries.
The office of Associate Judge of Warren county is to be decided by Republican voters at the upcoming primaries. E. L. Morris of Youngsville Pa and A. T. Hackney are nominated. John A. Spetz and W. J. Mead of Youngsville Pa are also named for Associate Judge. The District Attorney post is similarly subject to Republican primaries with WM. S. Clark named.
Theodore Roosevelt extols the value of hard work across social strata, asserting that worthy labor defines success and citizenship. He honors play but emphasizes that doing valuable work matters most, regardless of the field.
J Foley handles railroad freight and heavy moving including pianos and household goods. Orders left with A A Davis or via telephone connections N Y and P Co No 2 B Warren Tel Co No 84.
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