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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Franklin H. Smith of the Commerce Department predicting a large rise in American lumber demand in China. He warns that China lacks timber, cites reforestation limits, and urges standard pricing and fixed grades to rebuild trust and expand exports.
Edward Pie of Blossburg Francis Dickenson of New York and James Bruton of Canton died after sewer gas escaped in Emporium Pennsylvania last night. Mrs Melvin Logan and her young daughter were found unconscious in adjoining building.
The Warren Borough Council held a special meeting to deny charges from a Times publication claiming council members took money in purchase dealings. The council asks those with evidence to bring it forward and pledges investigation if warranted.
Paris reports a renewed political vigor for former French Prime Minister Joseph Caillaux after the Briand government praise. He emerges as the logical left leader since Jean Jaures died, with deputies watching for whether he will seize leadership amidst war pressures.
Warren borough council organized for a two year term with new officers led by President B G Gregory. New council members include Fred Hartman Edward Baker W F Messner B G Gregory C J Marker Jos A Schofield and others. officers sworn in were Secretary M Evelyn Weed Treasurer A J Hazeltine Police Justice D G Blackman Engineer Alson Rogers and more.
In the Waynesboro area and along the Catoctin range in Frederick County numbers of dead foxes and gray squirrels are appearing. Locals suspect chestnut blight poisoning as the cause of the unusual die off observed by woodchoppers and chestnut hunters.
Hubert S. Chalmers credit official at an Akron rubber factory accepted a call to serve as rector of Trinity Episcopal church in Tiffin Ohio and held his first services. He recently was ordained to the ministry and leaves a $5000 salary for a $1200 pay.
In Lamar Missouri Mr and Mrs Rey McCurdey remarried for the second time after living under the alias Roy Roach for years. He had wed Rosa Rector while using the false name and later admitted his true name McCurtley. Rosa Rector’s parents demanded the marriage be repeated with the real name.
J. K. Yates of Corvallis Ore named executor in Ernest W. Arnold estate and to throw four of Arnold's mother’s diamond rings into the Pacific one mile off Yaquina bay in return for six dollars. The will dated May 17 1915 also leaves jewelry to niece Marie White of Ruston La and forbids any tombstone over Arnold's mother’s grave. The reasons for the bequest remain unknown.
The newly elected county officials sworn by Clerk Clark began their duties Monday morning. E M Lowe as commissioner led the procession followed by S Cramer and A C Mook as county auditors. W J Farnsworth H A Fuellhart and Mac Olney also seated among the new appointees.
Marcus L. Lockwood, famed oil operator and longtime independent champion, died of pneumonia in Tulsa at age 71. He will be buried there Tuesday. six children survive. A former Pennsylvania legislator from Clarion County, he moved from Independence, Kansas to Tulsa about 12 years ago and helped develop the Bird Creek field.
The article recalls Grover Cleveland Alexander's 31 victories for Philadelphia last season and compares him to historic pitchers such as Jack Chesbro with 41 wins for New York Americas, Ed Walsh’s 40 for the White Sox, Christy Mathewson’s 37 for the Giants, Jack Coombs’ 33 for the Athletics, and Walter Johnson’s 30 for Washington. Wood tallies 34 wins for the Red Sox in 1972.
President and Mrs. Wilson arrived at the White House shortly before 1:00 am after an eleven hour uneventful trip. They were in good spirits and greeted by a homecoming with personal belongings and favored furniture moved to the mansion during Mrs. Wilson's absence.
Inspector Rafael K Musquiz reports de facto Mexico plans include thousands of miles of new railways, focusing on northern routes. Projects include a border line from Nuevo Laredo to Piedras Negras paralleling the Rio Grande, a Monclova to Chihuahua link, and a Tampico to Matamoros cut off to connect with Brownsville.
During the recent seventeen day meet at Hoppergarten Germany the part matuels saw 2 667 500 in wagers and state receipts near 80 000. After expenses and track costs the Darwin club transferred a substantial sum to the Kaiser for wartime purposes.
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