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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
4
The loyal Republicans of Warren Borough report waking voters last Tuesday and electing six of nine candidates. They also say they secured a majority on five of six election boards, praising the victory and denouncing opposing schemes and political maneuvers.
The writer compares readers to a hotel menu, noting some take what they want and leave the rest for others. They warn that reporting unpopular facts invites backlash, while praising or appeasing officials garners no retaliation. The piece emphasizes selective consumption of news.
The Maix notes the trial list is missing this week due to Prothonotary Knapp's mood after the Republican victory. Judge Lindsey will hold court next month and The Maix pledges to expose and oppose villainous schemes from politicians of all parties as a loyal Republican newspaper.
In Pittsburg last Tuesday the recorder race saw Wm. B. Hays of the Citizen-Democrat defeat J. C. Haymaker of the Republican by about 7000 votes. Allegheny City elected J. G. Wyman over Dr Woodburn. Philadelphia chose John Weaver, Republican district attorney, as mayor by a 130000 majority.
Our representative Mr. Sibley shows discretion in reappointing postmasters for second terms to avoid friction. In Tidioute the current postmaster Mr. Bucklin retires with a noted record of faithful and efficient service.
A Pittsburgh report notes the Farmers' Deposit Bank building on Fifth Avenue and Wood Street will have over a thousand rooms yet bans women from occupying any of the apartments. The piece questions the plan as ungallant and selfish.
The Mail acknowledges Hon. J C Sibley for a valuable publication relating to the latest census. The document is described as a feresting public record and is cited as a key reference in ongoing civic data gathering.
The Harrisburg report notes the House will hold two sessions daily on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday and also meet Monday evening and Friday morning. Gov Pennypacker backs payroll reform for department employes and a bill is introduced. Senator Cumings is highlighted for influence and activity in the Senate with several bills and pensions for Civil War nurses discussed. Governor Pennypacker explains fewer dinners to attend due to age and duty. The Post currency bill by C W Post gains House support and awaits Senate action.
Daily until April 30, Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburg R R agents offer one way colonists tickets to authorized west and northwest points including the Pacific Coast Country at extremely low rates. Also third Tuesdays Feb March April feature special low rates to South Southwest and West. Inquiries through any D A V P ticket agent or A J Smith Cleveland OH G P and T A.
Local ticket agent A. J. Smith in Cleveland announces sleeping car service on Colonist trains with low rate tickets to various points. Passengers may use the sleepers if desired, under the new discount plan.
The Mail Office displays the latest engraved stationery fashions with samples and listed prices for the new season.
The notice describes seizures and sale of multiple parcels in Southwest Township Warren County Pennsylvania. It lists boundaries including roads from Enterprise to Pleasantville and Grand Valley to Titusville, a frame house, barn and outbuildings on the land, and identifies purchasers and executors tied to estates of Clifton C. Smith, Francis A. Brown, Anna B. Smith and Sally E. Brown versus C. H. Henderson.
ETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the estate of Rachel A Pfe(r)tmor e late of Pine Grove Township Warren Co Pa deceased granted to the under signed. Creditors and debtors must settle debts immediately. Those with claims against the estate should present them authenticated for settlement.
Notice is hereby given that the account of N. R. Holcomb Committee of Mary Ann Holcomb will be presented to the Court of Common Pleas for confirmation at the March Term 1903. Frank M. Knapp Proth’y Warren Pa Feb 4 1903.
After over fifty days the commission appointed by President Roosevelt has heard 566 witnesses and is now preparing its final report. Separate notes show 244 witnesses for the union miners 155 for non union miners and 150 for operators. Judge Simonton died at Harrisburg February 12 at seventy seven, his career marked by careful notable opinions. The Dauphin County court may gain a third judge due to Simonton’s death and Judge Weiss’s health. The President signed a bankruptcy law amendment allowing creditors to keep pre bankruptcy funds and restricting repeat bankruptcies. a receiver for insolvent corporations is an act of bankruptcy. Coffee was the most valuable import into New York last year valued at over $58 million. Engineers on duty twenty four hours face risks in railway collisions.
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