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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
4
The piece notes a modest caucus attendance but says nominations were made and the country is safe. It mentions only two Republican candidates so far for November: Homer M. Putnam for Prothonotary and Ralph N. Brown for Sheriff, with room for more entrants.
In Warren Borough a three cornered Republican contest produced the nomination of Barnhart an old soldier and well known citizen. Wiggins is praised as a strong possible district attorney candidate and would make an effective official if he consents to run.
The Atlantic messages show the Marconi system is tractable and ready for ordinary commercial use. President Roosevelt greeted Edward VII in one transmission, convincing skeptical experts that wireless telegraphy is practical and soon marketable.
South Carolina opinion holds Lieutenant Governor J H Tillman will not be executed for the Gonzales murder. Gonzales had branded Tillman as liar and villain in his paper, leading to a fatal face to face. The piece notes Tillman fired six months after the insult. The rest covers the militia bill signing and a New York donor funding a library with 70 000 gift and 100 000 endowment, contrasting Carnegie.
A man near Williamsport dug a well in his yard to reach water and struck a vein of coal instead. He did not want coal, yet the mined coal proves more valuable than the water. The remark captures a stubbornly hard to please sentiment.
Judge W W Porter of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, elected in 1898, signals willingness to resign so Governor Packer can fill the vacancy. He prefers returning to home law practice rather than statewide travel. The article also notes Washington Senate’s refusal to hire a daily chaplain at four dollars and discusses direct election momentum for U S Senators in several states.
A treasury surplus would nearly cover a 40 million dollar payment to France and 10 million to Colombia for panama canal rights. The note says the country could finance such a large project without incurring debt and calls the move lucky.
China asserts the United States stands apart in seeking a firmer financial settlement with old powers while avoiding pressure. The brief notes a feature on status and a nod to Keller's Sons for attire descriptions.
Gov Pennypacker meets visitors in the executive building and notes daily caller volume. He and his family attend St Stephen's Church. Warren County lawmakers join key committees as bills are introduced. A Gettysburg Gen Lee monument bill prompts opposition from G A R. Hospital funding debates arise with requests for 115000 for Warren State Hospital and 20000 for Warren Emergency Hospital amid broader fiscal limits.
Reed Smoot, Mormon church leader, is nominated by Utah Republicans to fill a Senate seat. Despite Roosevelt’s advice, GOP control of both houses suggests his election will proceed and the Senate will rule on his eligibility. Smoot argues he is not a polygamist and religion should not bar his service.
The Pittsburg Gazette reports railroad congestion worsening due to underperforming locomotives and weak administration. It notes demurrage fears, high traffic demands, and unrecognized minor workers while officials in Pittsburg remain distant from a possible relief system.
The signing by American and Colombian representatives marks a key step toward the interoceanic route. The treaty must be ratified by both senates, delaying final completion for several months.
The Carnation League grows nationwide with strong Ohio membership to honor ex President McKinley. Members are urged to wear a red or pink carnation on McKinley’s birthday Thursday and on September 14, the anniversary of his death.
The February Lip pincott's Magazine features nine short stories and several seasonable articles alongside a dozen poems of unusual merit by Bliss Carman Clinton Scollard Cally Ryland Elsa Barker Ida Whipple Benham John Hall Ingham and others.
There is promise of a speedy settlement of the preliminaries in the Venezuela case as Britain raises a blockade despite Germanys conduct. Great Britain promises its influence to this end and Minister Bowen presses negotiations hopefully.
The piece surveys Washington lawmakers holding Capitol memorial services for deceased members, critiques German cannon practice in South American waters, and praises Herbert W. Bowen as a skilled diplomat in the Venezuelan affair. It notes advances in personal registration, sugar policy, and Cuba reciprocity amid a tense international scene.
Readers are urged to try Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney and bladder remedy with a free sample by mail. The ad claims rapid relief for kidney liver and bladder troubles and promotes a book about diagnosing kidney issues. It lists Binghamton New York as the address and notes regular sizes are sold by druggists.
A Indianapolis Journal editorial argues prosperity depends on wage earners and farmers earning enough to buy national products. It warns a $300 annual average would trigger factory cuts, lower prices, and industrial paralysis, opposing minimum wage policies and a low standard of living as harmful to happiness and growth.
Many people note a steady drop in alcohol consumption in the United States as individuals recognize personal harm. The trend is described as a matter of self-preservation with use restricted except by uncontrolled or depraved appetite.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia states it will not accept new locomotive contracts until a full year's delivery time is guaranteed. The firm reports unprecedented demand and extends its view of a strong market ahead.
Engraved cards and wedding invitations and announcements are offered at the Mail Office. Local families order custom sets for formal events and notices.
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