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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
4
Column vents frustration over Swettenham, Jamaica governor, noting British humiliation and American readers’ understanding. It mocks the governor’s perceived incompetence and suggests pity rather than anger for his lapse, calling pompous leadership the real issue.
The text notes Pennsylvania's revenues exceeding 25 million annually from corporate sources, a paid 13 million capitol project, a general fund surplus near 9 million, and a sinking fund strong enough to offset debt. It cites an annual surplus despite 5 million in capitol payments and describes the era as prosperous.
The section covers farm and municipal matters from Shamokin to Erie. Topics include fish stocking requests, a Plymouth Rock hen profit, Meadville death of Myron Park Davis, Elk Chemical Co. formation, Erie mail card boosts, Corry Fair bond issue, and 1906 mortality at Soldiers home. It also notes Governor election hints, Capitol investigation moves, and various Atlantic-area political bills and debates.
Rail officials report concern over future tie supplies. Over 3,000 steel ties have been laid on the main line from Pittsburg to Altoona as a heavy track trial. The company conducts timber cultivation, transplanting 300,000 nursery trees at Hollidaysburg and preparing 14,000 acres near Altoona for planting and preservation while creosoting softwood ties to double their life.
Colonel Bryan has 86 engagements to lecture the coming summer at 500 dollars per lecture. The remark implies that pursuing the presidency pays off, and politeness means treating others as you wish to be treated.
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