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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
4
Notice to Republican electors states primaries for nomination to be voted at the February 1903 election will be held Saturday January 24 1903 across Warren County at times and places fixed by local vigilance committees W W Wisp chairman
Ex Governor Daniel H Hastings died last Friday morning January 9 at his Bellefonte home. Born February 1849, he rose from poverty to prominence in the National Guard and state politics, winning a 1894 gubernatorial landslide before continuing as a leading party figure until his death.
Harrisburg hosts the governor elect for formal inauguration next Tuesday January 20 with Justice Fell administering the oath. Congressman M E Olmsted of Harrisburg serves as parade chief marshal. Pennypacker departs Philadelphia January 19 with his wife and four other family members. the judge will pay for his own and family tickets and declines complimentary transport during office tenure.
Henry 8 Cotterer who became private secretary to Governor elect Pennypacker died Saturday night after a brief illness in Philadelphia. His successor was named last Monday as Bromley Wharton of Philadelphia aged 39 a club man and member of the N G P, noted as well suited for the role.
Readers are advised to repackage MaiL as a present for distant relatives to save re mailing costs. A single wrapper costs two cents weekly, and postage totals at least a cent per week. gifting the MaiL could deliver the paper two to three days earlier.
The legislature meets again next Monday afternoon January 19 to assist in the governor's inauguration the following day and begin business in earnest. Committees will be announced Monday in both houses and a large batch of bills will be introduced daily. Soldiers of the sixteenth regiment will not parade next Tuesday but Warren county will send a few patriots to mark the governor's incoming.
Larceny of coal is described as daily along the railroads. In Arcola Illinois a coal train was stopped and several carloads were confiscated by citizens who were suffering from the cold.
Cleveland marked the discovery of natural gas by lighting a 50 foot high standpipe four inches in diameter. The act drew sharp criticism as wasteful and criminal in a gas country.
Jacob Keller the Tailor advertises cash only sale of 1000 yards of cloth for rainy day skirts in 30 shades at cost price.
The governor's address to the Pennsylvania House reviews a budget surplus, strong state finances, and efficient governance. He lauds the National Guard, forest land purchases, and aims for compulsory arbitration to settle disputes. He notes Capitol progress and praises strong revenue collection and administration.
Gov Stone issues proclamation announcing the death of Daniel Hartman Hastings at his Bellefonte home after a short illness on January 9 1903. He served as Pennsylvania governor from 1895 to 1899, aided in the Johnstown flood response, and is urged to have flags at half mast and state offices closed for his funeral January 13 with Gov Stone and staff in attendance.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will pay full wages for time lost to employees who joined the National Guard during the coal strike. They will receive double pay as the state already compensated active service. The move counters union pressure and may boost National Guard enlistment.
Owens Buffalo Bread is delivered daily by Henry, offering five fresh and good varieties.
Captain John M. Clapp sells about 14000 acres spanning President and Pinegrove townships and Forest county with 1000 acres in Forest county containing white pine and hemlock. Buyers Crawford and Gregory negotiate the remainder for 350000 dollars. title work pending. Edward K Clapp died 1899 and added roads before.
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