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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
Next month discharge totals from railroad, industrial and mining firms set record highs. January disbursements total 220 million with dividends 129 million and interest 891 million, led by railroads at 61.7 million and industrials at 329 million. Market outlook hopeful with bankers predicting eased liquidity by March.
The piece cites Mr. Curley, head of the Whisky Trust, claiming prohibition does not lower per capita liquor consumption and only alters distribution. It notes broad public support for dry laws, with over a third of Americans under prohibition, and questions reform by statute.
Indian Agent Kelsey at Muskogee notes territory Indians earned substantial sums from farming oil wells. Monthly gas incomes reach 2000 dollars for some, 300 dollars for others, with many between 200 and 3500. In a year 775459 dollars paid in oil and gas counties plus lease bonuses. yet claims persist Indians are not fairly treated.
Dairy and Food Commissioner Foast vows action to curb sale of bad eggs across the state. He notes cold storage expansion boosts egg trade and cites Minnesota's egg sale law as improving quality.
The author argues if the eminent domain law for trolley lines stands in the highest courts, companies should straighten curves along their rights of way. More miles of line taken from the highway would benefit the traveling public.
Archaeologists note that early communities in southern Africa practiced irrigation techniques around four millennia ago, evidencing advanced water management in ancient societies.
Warren Pa Republican County Committee announces primaries for borough and township offices to be elected February under the old law. Polls open at least three hours, time fixed by each Vigilance Committee. only Republicans allowed. Chairman Be Parshall.
The 1906 state health division report shows 123132 total deaths in Pennsylvania, with 114435 processed in the annual table and 8679 stillbirths. Death rate 16.5 per 1000. urban 18.1 and rural 12. Boek. Noted fatalities by age, sex, race, and disease categories with prominent figures on typhoid, diphtheria, measles, tuberculosis, cancer, pneumonia, and diarrhoea among others.
At the last regular meeting of Plea sant Grange the following officers were elected Master A B Koebley overseer J A Schuler lecturer Miss Martha Cole steward Louis Honhart assistant steward Theodore Schuler chaplain Mrs Victor Koebley treasurer Mrs Otto Marker secretary S J Shearer gatekeeper Victor Koebley pomona Theressa Dawson flora Mrs Louis Honhart ceres Mrs Mary Sailor
The second section of the law limiting mill labor hours in South Carolina takes effect January 1. The prior law set a sixty hour week but delayed full operation. mills could drop to sixty two hours on July 1 and to sixty hours on January 1. Bounty blanks for sale at Tum MAL office.
A man recounts how a mysterious hotel trunk theft led him to Cecile, a cautious, capable woman who claimed innocence. After a burglary case exposes the truth, he learns she mistook his room for hers, confessing to avoid jail. He falls in love with her wisdom and resolve.
The Travel Magazine extols the Zambesi Falls as the greatest natural wonder, noting two miles wide and 420 feet high. It cites David Livingstone calling the cataract the most wonderful sight in Africa and contrasts it with Niagara Falls as a smaller cascade.
The 25th anniversary World Almanac adds a 25 year events resume to its ten thousand facts. It showcases 1000 pages with 59 percent more content while keeping price at 25 cents, with mailing option for 35 cents. Published by Press Publishing Company New York.
A Sandusky Mirror report recounts a slave rescue at the Mad River dock where a mother, in fear of losing her child to slave catchers, fought to reclaim her infant. TheKentuckian owner claimed the child, but the mother refused to surrender, risking further severing of bond and another round with the law.
The Pittsburg Gazette notes a jump from 22 to 40 per ton for iron ore with some holders demanding even higher prices. The surge is blamed on furnace overflows and tariff era shortages, with England’s recent rise sparking further demand while local supply remains scarce and uncertain.
Ericlus Van Every died at his family home on the Ross Mills road in Ellicott Sunday at age 74 years 11 months and 6 days. Survived by wife Anna Maria four daughters Mildred Nash Los Angeles KF C Thompson Jamestown M W Probst Cleveland Agness Haskins Frewsburg three sons James Henry Ross Mills Thomas Guy and Charles at home three brothers Hiram Troy Chester Franklin Pa Martin S Warren one sister Lucy Spot ten Green Island N Y James town Journal
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