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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
2
A compact weekly digest of home and foreign items covering industrial developments political updates and notable happenings. Names places and events are summarized to provide a quick overview of the week’s most signal occurrences.
The Senate debated militia reorganization and the statehood bill while approving an investigation into coal supply and price relations in DC. The House passed the Hawaiian coinage redemption and death registration co operation measure with census officials. Senate discussions included a free list for anthracite coal and remarks on the omnibus statehood bill. The House advanced two Knox drafted anti trust measures and a wealth cap proposal. Also 144 private pension bills cleared.
The Pennsylvania road owners Reading and Vanderbilt interests dominate nearly all eastern coal production. Other notes include a Camden hanging of Paul Woodward for murder, a Pennsylvania railroad collision near Duquesne, and various state and national political moves from Roosevelt to labor and anti trust efforts.
Reports describe mass thefts of coal in Indianapolis to combat freezing, extensive fires at the Young Men's Christian Association in Cleveland, and various crimes and disasters. Other items note strikes, political tensions, weather blizzards, and international incidents influencing public life.
The California Republican caucus renominated Senator George C. Perkins to succeed himself. Former Gov. William J. Stone named by Missouri Democrats as U S Senate candidate and W B Heyburn chosen by Idaho Republicans. Captain Benjamin H Ferguson of Springfield Marine Bank dies in office. Daniel H Hastings former Pennsylvania governor dies at Bellefonte aged 54. Bramwell former Illinois congressman dies in Denver. Oregon's Thomas H Tongue dies in Washington. Mrs Mary Forba Cobb of Russiaville Indiana celebrates her 101st birthday. Col Edwin F Brown inspector general die in New York City.
Godfrey Hunter Jr. is acquitted of murdering W. A. Fitzgerald in Guatemala. President Castro agrees to arbitration terms and designates United States Minister Bowen as his representative. In Berlin a horse meat banquet of 600 guests features horse soup tongue filet and roast to prove palatability.
The Senate approved several private pension measures on the twelfth while the House authorized the merchant marine committee to study the U S coal situation. Railways in St Louis earmark about 85 million for city improvements ahead of the world fair.
The St Louis exposition plans 150000 for educational conventions expenses. A Lake Superior iron ore range with 180000000 tons is in sight. Fifty German warships and one torpedo boat now have wireless apparatus. Benjamin Hobbs of Springfield Mass is America's oldest active armorer with 50 years in government service. Thomas Lowry Merriam Kan claims a 156 bushel nine hour corn record and is a top apple picker. Stephen Decatur Jr Portsmouth NH grandson of Commodore Perry passes mental exam for Naval Academy. Mrs George A Graves Ogden Utah receives 230 government check settling a 105 year claim. Philip Burtt English railman lauds American roads and critiques insularity. Cleveland Retail Coal Dealers association dissolves after grand jury citation. combine deemed anti trust. Rev Dr A H Bradford proposes Congregational church reorganization via business-trust model. Treland's poorest district Swineford Mayo County shows 44162 people averaging 4 73 property value. grazers claim good lands. American Window Glass cancels profit sharing for lack of skilled workers. National German American Alliance asks for immigration commission to shape new laws.
Twin girls of Ole Thorson 14 die from exposure near Sisseton after wandering in blizzard with intoxicated father who failed to guide them home. Separate notes report William D. Beckett found dead west of Omaha after illness. Michigan snowstorm and severe cold affect state cities. Kansas City reports coal scarcity but stockpiles. Nebraska cold wave spans region with single digit lows.
Delaware & Hudson representatives opened their case to the strike commission in Philadelphia on Saturday. Abel Culver reported wage ranges among miners, disputed a soft coal comparison, and said the company aims to reduce child labor.
Thousands express gratitude for Dean's Kidney Pills noting relief from Bright's Disease dizziness and kidney complaints. Oakland and New Orleans letters praise cures, urging others to try the sample box. Pills claim to ease back pain swelling dropsy urine issues and related symptoms.
A Detroit owner recounts a wild tale of an agent offering to lease a cranberry marsh for two seasons. The plan promised to deter trespassers and fund a $400 barn project by selling cranberries, with the agent vowing to personally harvest a bushel and ensure quality.
The New York World laments the pride behind a rejected lover’s death, noting that love driven tragedy often blends vanity with despair. The remark contrasts romantic passion with the harsh reality of self destruction.
A Chicago News line shows a warden praising a male prisoner as handsome and gentle, calling him one of the loveliest murderers, highlighting a stark contrast between appearance and crime in prison lore.
A Philadelphia Press humor item notes Mrs. Sharpe asking why the hotel bell boy is called Buttons. The quip suggests the nickname comes from his constant absence when guests need service.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents advertised to relieve cough and cold symptoms. Contains a brisk cold remedy claim and emphasizes affordability for users seeking quick relief.
A Chicago Daily News quote praises Miss Slick as the finest conversationalist known. It notes she recalls track records for three years. The item reflects early 20th century newspaper quotes about social graces and expertise.
Mrs Amelia Poller killed her two children Arthur and Clarence by hanging, then hanged herself in a woodshed. The children, aged three and five, were found in a doorway. locals suspect insanity and gossip-driven motives.
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