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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
3
Residents of Austin Pennsylvania Cohasset Pennsylvania asked a subcommittee for government aid for flood stricken towns after the Bayless dam broke last summer.
Local incidents span theft rumors and multiple accidents. Hazing nurses at Meadville City Hospital lead to seven expulsions. A White Plymouth Rock hen rides the Youghiogheny Express into Connellsville. Union City postmaster race heats up with several candidates.
Mrs. Jay Corser of Rochester learns to walk after sixteen years of illness following her vow during her husband’s drinking problem. The Rev. John Grimes, Episcopal minister at Blossburg, shot himself in his Seymour House room. ill health blamed. He moved to Blossburg three months ago from Williamsport, aged 45, left a widow.
Thomas Gillespie of Corning New York, a long distance walker on a 136 mile trip to visit friends in Scranton, was struck by a Lackawanna locomotive near No 7 dam above Dunmore Friday night and died shortly after.
Three Canadian timber wolves crossed the lake to Barcelona and roamed near Ripley New York frightening residents. They savaged two hunting dogs and killed livestock. Farmers armed with shotguns watch for the animals while women and children stay indoors. One boy narrowly escaped an attack as wolves fed on a dead horse.
New York Central train No. 9 westbound was wrecked two miles west of Oneida New York by a boiler explosion. Engineer Britzsky of Syracuse was killed instantly Fireman Kane of Chittenango was scalded on both arms and had one leg broken He was taken to Gaelia city hospital Passengers were uninjured and unaware of the wreck until the train halted.
Wiley J. P. Kingsley M D a renowned cancer specialist died at his Rome New York home in his 88th year He served two terms as mayor of the city and sent a carload of provisions to Cuban suffering during a Red Cross appeal.
Harry T. Van Camp, a New York insurance man, has purchased the Wayne Democratic Press and will take possession Feb. 2. The Lyons publication began in 1856, though not as its establishment date.
The annual convention of the Pennsylvania Young Men's Christian Association will be held in Bradford from February 22 to 25. Over 400 association delegates are expected, with prominent state speakers joining the event.
Three year old Garnet Saner of Warren Pennsylvania died after a spark from a celluloid comb given by her mother to keep her quiet lit the open fire. The child was unable to be helped before she perished.
New York February 1 Lieutenant General Sir Robert Baden-Powell head of Britain's Boy Scouts arrived aboard the Royal Mail liner Arcadian after inspecting Caribbean scouts. He was greeted by James E West chief scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America and 14 year old Brooklyn scout William Walter.
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Theodore Johnson, an oil well pumper for Hazlewood Oil Co in Bradford, was almost killed when his clothing got caught in machinery and a fly wheel pinned him. His dog alerted woodsmen by barking at the derrick and leading them to the scene. Johnson survived and was treated in hospital.
Indianapolis February 1 The miners and operators committee failed to agree on a wage scale after four days of talks and will report to the convention today. Leaders suggest settlements by district or continuing as an organization only. They warn a full strike could threaten workers while some districts remain active.
In Indiana a Republican state committee convention across 18 districts endorsed Taft for the administration yet did not back renomination. Delaware County delegates in the Eighth District adopted a Roosevelt favoring resolution while most districts held Roosevelt sentiment strong and favored avoiding a firm presidential endorsement.
Berlin reports it is practically decided that Prince Adalbert the Kaiser’s third son will be escorted by a squadron of warships on his U S visit. The move mirrors the welcome Kiel visit last year by an American warship squadron led by Rear Admiral Charles J Badger.
New York market report lists values for wheat oats pork butter eggs and potatoes as of January 31 with No 2 red wheat at 1.04 per bushel standard oats at 59 64 cents and pork mess at 17 50 to 17 75 a hundredweight. State and Pennsylvania eggs white fancy large 44 45 cents, Long Island No 1 potatoes per barrel 2.50 to 4.00, Maine potatoes per bag 3.00 to 2.60.
Buffalo provisional market report dated January 31 lists wheat No 2 white at 1.03 and No 2 red at 1.05 a bushel. Corn No 2 yellow 70 cents, No 4 yellow 68 4 cents. Oats No 2 white 55 14 cents, No 3 white 55 cents. Flour prices for various blends, butter values around 28 to 35 cents, eggs white fancy 39 to 40 cents, cheese 16 to 16 1/4 cents, potatoes fancy white per bushel 1.15.
CATTI-Prime steers bring 7.25 at 1,755 pounds with fits 1,200 to 1,400 lb range. Choice fat cows sell around 5.00 to 5.35. Export butts 5.25 to 5.50. Veals 9.59 to 10.90. Sheep and lambs show spring lambs 7.25 to 7.40 and mixed sheep 3.75 to 4.15.
A fragment lists Timothy No 1 on track priced at 23.00 and 23.50, Timothy No 2 at 22.00 and 22.50, and straw wheat offerings at 16.50 and 11.60.
The Republican State Committee announces a Harrisburg May 1, 1912 convention to nominate statewide officers, at large delegates, and presidential electors, plus elect delegates to Chicago. The call outlines representation rules, petition deadlines, and a plan to certify delegates under Pennsylvania primary laws.
Charles Fuller died after a freight switch collision at Wayland Minnesota. His car was crushed by potatoes and burned by a stove fire started to keep potatoes from freezing. Coroner John K. Hassen of Bath will conduct an inquest. Fuller left a wife and daughter.
Incendiary fire struck Harper bookstore in Bath Sunday morning, burning Valentine stock and other goods. The blaze damaged the interior and dropped the Federal telephone office, with about 600 dollars in losses for Mr. Harper. Police suspected arson as sixth Bath business fire in weeks.
Madrid January 25 King Afonso marked his name day by donating 5000 dollars to the poor and by commuting eight death sentences in a gesture praised by supporters and questioned by critics alike.
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