Pinchot Leader in State Work
Pinchot led Pennsylvania conservation efforts highlighting remarkable progress in national and state timber reserves due to his energy and aggressiveness.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
7
Pinchot led Pennsylvania conservation efforts highlighting remarkable progress in national and state timber reserves due to his energy and aggressiveness.
A tribute to Gifford Pinchot as the father of American forestry. The piece credits his leadership in national state and private forestry, detailing his influence on the U.S. Forest Service, state foresters, and legislation through decades of reform and conservation advocacy. It notes collaborations with Dr Rothrock and various governors, highlighting Pinchotism as a driving force behind sustained forest policy.
The article credits Gifford Pinchot with initiating collaboration between the National Forest Service and states and private landowners to promote forestry. It notes rapid growth in state forestry, with 25 states now active, 20 fire-protective systems, 14 state forests totaling over 3.4 million acres, and a shift toward equitable private timber taxation. Pinchot’s vision framed state duties distinct from national and private forestry, guiding public opinion and policy.
The Pittsburgh Leader condemns Boies Penrose as a corrupt boss while praising Theodore Roosevelt for his Pennsylvania campaign stance. The piece accuses Penrose of taking a $25,000 Standard Oil payoff and calls for defeating Penrose and Penroseism to lift Pennsylvania’s political load.
Dr. W A Hunsberger of Columbia University criticized Doctor Brumbaugh as a cloak for the Penroses and their allies in Pennsylvania politics. He urged clear declarations of policy and condemned the machine influence in the 1920s political scene.
An envoy of the Grundy Penrose Protective Union travels statewide to gather signatures for a petition to restore Boies Penrose to the United States senate. In one county the signers include liquor dealers and hops and grain merchants, while dozens of reputable manufacturers refused to sign.
A compact quotation crediting George Eliot on learning to deal with odd and even in life and in figures. The note emphasizes balance and numeracy as a life skill.
Excerpts from a Pittsburgh speech portray President Roosevelt condemning Senator Boies Penrose and similar politicians. He urges the audience to stand against corrupt figures, arguing their permanency endangers the republic and must be driven from public life.
Bank report for Warren National Bank dated July 3 1914 details resources including loans 2408614.04 U S bonds 300000 reserves 269851.25 deposits 4180390.73 and other items. Signatures of cashier E H Lampe and notary Rose H Davis certify accuracy.
The Citizens National Bank of Warren Pennsylvania reports its June 30 1914 condition with total resources 777190.54 including loans 494966.31 deposits 475308.02 and capital stock 100000. The statement lists assets such as U S bonds real estate and due from National Banks and reserves plus notes and profits. Signatures include cashier I O A Pressel and Notary Esther M Park with date July 1914.
Bank balance sheet sworn by cashier I C T Conarro shows assets totaling 1 936 916 20 with loans 31 300 774 16 and deposits 1 393 849 60. Liabilities list capital stock 100 000 00 and national bank notes 97 800 00 plus certified checks and deposits due to customers.
Edgar Murphy a New Albany farmer confessed to Burlington county authorities that he killed Herman Fisher a 17 year old returning home from a visit to his sweetheart Ida Wilhelm Murphy a married man separated from his wife said Fisher told Wilhelm he had a wife and Murphy had been courting Wilhelm Murphy and Herman’s brother George Fisher found the victim’s body and Murphy was arrested with Miss Wilhelm and her sister purchasing mourning attire.
Pittsburg July 11 George F Hofmeister auditor and Harman F Borchers assistant treasurer of the Colonial Trust Company were arrested in connection with the $85,000 robbery. The company reports $70,000 recovered from a safety deposit vault in another bank. Borchers faces larceny charges. Hofmeister and Borchers allegedly confessed.
Miss Estelle Coyle at the Hotel Condorn in Baltimore asks Vera Cruz paper to find an American sailor as a sweetheart who has fought in Mexico. She has received many marriage proposals from sailors for a future union. She fears they will all come to Baltimore to claim her.
Notice is given that an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on July 16 1914 by Peter H Colt Charles L Mead and Edson M White for the charter of Union Furniture and Novelty Company to manufacture sell and deal in furniture and related goods and to enjoy all rights and privileges of the Act of Assembly. Sidney R Miller Solicitor.
The estate of Samuel Park late of Glade Township Warren County Pennsylvania has been granted to Florence Park as Administrator. Creditors must pay promptly and all claims must be presented properly authenticated for settlement. June 2, 1914.
Estate of Sarah F Weldon of Eldred Township Warren County Pa granted to E L Maxson seeks immediate payment from debtors and presentation of claims duly authenticated by July 7 1914. E L Maxson Spartansburg Pa July 9 61.
Notice from Warren Pennsylvania dated July 14 1914 that J Wallace Co E Metzger and M V Ball have been elected liquidating trustees to wind up the affairs of Warren Leather Specialty Company Limited.
Secretary Bryan defends a treaty to settle ties between the United States and Colombia over Panama. He notes estrangement exists regardless of Colombia’s grievance and highlights Colombia’s financial losses beyond the $25 million US payment. He says regret in government policy mirrors Taft era positions.
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