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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
4
The Legislature plans to fix final adjournment day later in the session amid heavy business. A April Senate House disagreement delays a fixed date, with expectations of extended talks and possible agreement in April. The session may extend beyond April but aims to complete business properly.
Congressman Arthur L Bates introduces a bill to raise rural free mail carriers pay by 200 annually. The funds would cover upkeep of rigs and meals during routes. He argues current 600 annual salaries are inadequate for demanding multi weather service and rough roads.
Treasury officials found a surprising rise in revenues for the first six months of the calendar year. Customs and internal revenue totals reached 22 million dollars, sparking talk that the annual record may be broken by roughly 14 million if the trend continues.
The Chambersburg Repository opines that shortening the Legislature’s session should be encouraged only when it harms public interests. It argues the body may stay in session if it acts on proper tasks, not to prolong or obstruct.
A Washington Post paragrapher notes with sharp irony that men who mock a woman exiting a car in reverse would point a loaded gun to guard a fence. The remark underscores risky male attitudes toward women and authority in public spaces.
Four of five local Warren banks held annual meetings with favorable reports and steady growth. Directors and officers were elected at Warren National, Citizens National, First National Bank, and Warren Savings Bank, with re elected boards and new advisory committees announced. Charles Augustus Crocker died Jan 1 1907 at Emergency Hospital Warren after an appendectomy and complications. He leaves a wife Carrie Akeley and multiple siblings.
The Health and School Boards of Altoona Pennsylvania ended a dispute over vaccination enforcement with an agreement. School directors asked to admit children with certificates from any reputable physician but the change was not granted. Going forward the third vaccination may be performed by the family physician in the presence of the Health Board physician as ruled by Dr. S G Dixon.
Governor Pennypacker cites diphtheria as a leading childhood threat and notes 500 distribution stations offering free antitoxin. Last year 3,406 cases and 3,095 exposed individuals were treated, yielding 338 deaths versus an expected 1,447.
Large classes and well trained teachers motivate new students as winter term begins January 1st. Joan F. Bigler serves as Principal.
At the annual meeting in Jamestown New York officers were elected President Dr R Ben der Jamestown Vice President Wallace Cale Chautauqua Secretary M H Cheney Ellery and an executive committee including Herbert Cowan Frank Wilcox and O B Arnold The group has supported muscallonge spearing in winter but adopted a resolution upholding current laws prohibiting spearing
Protestant Episcopal sees the 25th anniversary of Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead’s leadership in the Pittsburg diocese. Celebration at Trinity church on Sixth Avenue January 25 with Bishop Boyd Vincent delivering the morning sermon and a reception at the parish house in the evening.
An all vegetable remedy claims to aid bladder and urinary troubles backache and rheumatism. The formula uses Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Doses: one teaspoon after meals and at bedtime. Lasts one week. Good results claimed from the first dose.
The message thanks friends and helpers after a death, including physicians, nurses, inquiries, home assistance, flower donors, watchers, musicians, and storm attendees with teams. Signed by Mrs. Carrie A. Crocker and Mrs. Theresa Akeley.
Sheriff mediated transfers show varied parcels across Warren, Glade, Youngsville, Bear Lake and surrounding towns. Amounts range from $50 to $3,500 with several estates and married couples involved in transfers to named buyers and trustees.
The Detroit Free Press remarks on how European papers treat the Japanese American imbroglio. The piece likens their tone to a satirical essay on animal husbandry. It emphasizes a solemn, keen interest in U S race relations as viewed abroad.
Harrisburg January 7 The inauguration committee selects General Willis J Hulings of Oil City as chief marshal for the parade. The morning ceremony will be in front of the new capitol and a night reception by Governor Stuart will be held in the capitol reception room, an innovation over past mansion events.
Head position of Warren County Republican Committee announces primaries will be held under the old law on January 26 1907. Polls must stay open at least three hours with four hours preferred in larger districts to allow full voter participation. Chairman KE W Parshall signs the notice.
Chester Times notes that men women and children deserve quiet at night and that freight cars must run at night to avoid day time obstructions, warning a large protest if freights disrupt daytime peace.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson says after fifteen years the pure food law is a reality and will place the nation at the forefront of the world’s commercial race. American goods will dominate world markets, and thousands of U S industries must comply or go out of business, with whisky interests facing the strongest challenge from blenders.
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