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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
4
A government order bars weekly papers from mailing at second class rates if subscribers are more than one year in arrears. The Post urges readers to pay all outstanding balances promptly and check their paper label for expiration dates.
A 1907 Appleton's reflection notes Nippon's rise from 35 steamers and 5498 tons in 1870 to 2000 ships and 100000 tons, placing Japan seventh in world tonnage. It frames this as a new era driven by industrial progress and global trade, with shifts in global power from Tyre to Paris to New York.
Warren County Republicans announce primaries for borough and township officers to be elected in February. Polls open at least three hours on Saturday January 25 1908 with hours set by the Vigilance Committee. only Republicans may vote. Be W Parshall chairman.
Progress in trade is gradual with improved confidence and a broader market for commercial paper. Mercantile loans now trade near normal rates, aiding postponed undertakings and prompt collections as buyers reenter leading markets. Retail demand centers on winter clearance sales while manufacturers increase output cautiously. Foreign trade in 1907 shows gains with December exports totaling 207,179,436 dollars and imports 114,890,665, producing a positive monthly balance. January week exports rose in New York, while imports fell, and rail earnings and bank exchanges show declines from 1907 levels. Liabilities from January commercial failures reach 10,627,782 dollars across manufacturing, trading, and other lines.
A Civil War case notes Judge Hawkins of Allegheny County Court holds that a soldier’s pension cannot be challenged by Allegheny County Home officials. He directs that veterans be sent to the government soldiers’ home for care without cost.
The state establishes a modern railroad commission to regulate common carriers and hear complaints. Appointed under a Republican pledge the body will investigate abuses or illegal actions upon receipt of reports from those harmed.
We publish in another column the announcement of N. P. Wheeler of Endeavor Pa for Member of Congress from this district. Wheeler is our present Congressman elected in 1906 with little opposition. His friends believe his service to constituents merits another term.
Secretary Taft promises withdrawal from Cuban affairs in about one year. The notice warns Americans with business in Cuba to close operations and sell real estate before revolutions create a drain.
Alfred B. Smith of Jamestown was found guilty by a Mayville jury of manslaughter in the second degree for causing his wife’s death on November 29. The jury, out six hours, recommended leniency. Judge A B Ottaway sentenced Smith to Auburn prison for five to ten years, time to depend on conduct. a petition urged suspension and a fine.
A sequence of 1908 marriage notices lists Frank Henderson and Ada Elias in Sheffield. Harry Mintz of Marienville wed Helen Salinski of Buffalo. Charles E Smith wed Katharine Hail in Warren. Leslie Deshner of Mayburg wed Effie McCauley. Edwin C Wilcox wed Flora Harrison in Warren. Vertner Adams of Russell wed Grace McCormick of Tidioute.
Mrs. A A Riwa is seriously ill at her residence on Fifth street. New books have been received by the Public Library and can be taken out by its patrons. Mrs. Josephine Mease and Mrs. H P Hall left for Astatula Florida last Saturday, where they will spend the winter.
Firefighters fought a roof blaze at Mrs Della Covert’s residence on the South Side around 4 am Wednesday, likely from a defective flue. High winds hampered efforts but the fire was confined to the roof. Household goods suffered heavy damage. losses about 1500 dollars covered by insurance.
Deaths listed include Ettie J. Bush at Cobham Park on January 22 1908 age 39 pneumonia funeral Friday interment at She ff ield Brenson. Enoch Benson ten at home on Pine Street January 18 1908 scarlet fever funeral last Monday Oaklang cemetery. Halda Sofia Hallberg of Scandia January 15 1908 age 42 buried January 17. Infant daughter Dodson Emergency Hospital Warren January 18 1903 funeral 9:30 a.m. at Mast Water Street. Lucy Cobb Broadhead Jamestown New York January 17 1908 aged 82 wife of William Broadhead. Sylvester Walling Quaker Hill Warren death noted. Kenneth Alfred infant son Arnold Warren January 16 1908. Families include Nobles Franklin and Tarren Pennsylvania relations noted.
At Warren on January 21 1908 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Dilker. Also at Warren a son was born to Mr and Mrs Peter Ostergard of Fourth Street.
Eastern capitalists and Ohio citizens press a direct six foot gauge railroad from New York to Cincinnati. The proposal would run from Olean via Warren Ravens and Wooster or Mansfield, linking with the New York and Erie line and wiping distance with a straight Allegheny valley route through Mt Vernon Delaware and Springfield.
The December term opened with Judge Galbraith presiding. The Grand Jury was charged on common schools and duty to enforce laws on tippling and disorderly houses. The commentary commends officials for public-spirited views and urges stricter enforcement to reduce disorder and crime.
Mrs Genevieve Keller aged 54 died at her home 59 Euclid Avenue Bradford Pa after several months illness from cancer. Survived by husband Milton B Keller three daughters Mrs Charles Barr Union City Pa Mrs Plin Lyman Cuba N Y Miss Vernie Keller Bradford and four sons Lee Roy Cleo Keller Bradford and Marshall Keller of Lander Pa.
W McAvoy of Philadelphia describes a piano like type setting machine. The device stores type in cases and prints by key strikes for each letter figure and punctuation. He claims about 25 000 cms per day and plans to share the benefit with the public through philanthropy.
The article notes Louis Napoleon has been crowned Emperor, while the French people who ousted Louis Philippe recently submit to despotism. It questions the constancy of the populace and ponders potential future upheaval or exile for France’s ruler.
In this borough on December 6 by Rev S Moran Mr W Peers and Miss Alma Saxton of the borough. In Mayville New York on November 24 by Rev Mr Silliman Loren B Sessions of Panama and Miss Sarah Burrows of Mayville. In Stockton on November 27 by W Wilcox Mr Lyman Phelps of Columbus Pa and Mrs Sophia Evens of Stockton. In Pittsfield on November 18 by Rev John N Henry Mr Adam Shults and Miss Jane M Eggleston of Pittsfield. Ex Governor of Pennsylvania John Andrew Shultze died recently at Lancaster aged 80. the remaining ex Governors are Joseph Ritner David R Porter and Wm F Johnson.
The Catta raugus County Board of Supervisors votes to erect a new county clerk's office. A committee is authorized to spend up to $2000 for the project.
The New York Tribune-Farmer credits Dr C D Smead of Logan New York as the top veterinary expert after Dr J C Currier named him. Smead’s lifelong farming and animal care work formed his trusted guidance on breeding feeding and health. The Tribune-Farmer and The Mail offer a one year subscription for $1.75.
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