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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
5
A promotional note urges wage earners to protect dependents by opening a savings account. It promises absolute safety, ready access, and a 4 percent interest rate compounded semi annually, with one dollar needed to begin.
Fred Harrington of Titusville was sentenced to eight months in the Crawford county jail for stealing a poor old womans clothes, hocking them for booze, and then taking money to redeem them. Also noted is a Deserter alert for Edward Wolf of Washington Pa from Troop E Twelfth Cavalry at Fort Robinson Neb. Multiple local notices cover deaths, liquor law crackdowns, garb age collection plans, and a large 125th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania with Taft expected.
In Washington on July 29 Representative Robert Fowler of Illinois astonished colleagues during a debate on the ur es nr y bill by pulling a toothbrush from his pocket and brushing his teeth. He cleaned front teeth then molars before returning the brush, leaving spectators surprised as the scene drew attention from the proceedings.
A group of push cart ice peddlers and small dealers testified before Magistrate Appleton in the ice inquiry at the Criminal Courts building. They said ice prices rose around July 2 and they were denied ice on July 7 as recorded in affidavits attached by Commissioner Waldo. Newell Lyon of the Ice company questioned witnesses as the hearing continued.
Governor Dix sent nominations to the senate to confirm George E. Van Kennon of Edensburg James W. Fleming of Troy and John D Moore of New York city as conservation commissioners each paid 10000 a year with Van Kennon named chairman. The senate also confirmed Thomas J Ahearn of New York as state fire marshal at 7000 a year for a five year term.
Atkins Manning 50 a Humphrey farmer known locally, hanged himself in his barn. His death was discovered by his son and a farm laborer two weeks after his second marriage. Surviving sons include one at home, one in Wellsville, and another in California.
Manitoba’s public works minister Robert Rogers travels to Ottawa to set up labor bureaus in Montreal and Toronto. Officials warn the Western provinces face a serious harvest labor shortage as Manitoba aims to recruit 20,900 workers in two weeks to harvest a record crop.
In York Pennsylvania a Greek merchant M Zahhar faces a toll of tuberculosis as three siblings die or fall ill. Daughter Margaret died three weeks ago and sister Helen was buried yesterday. Two more children are infected with one in critical condition. The family camps in tents along Pig Coneway Creek near Conewago Heights.
Edward M. Shepard remains seriously ill at his Lake George summer home. Over the past day, reports have been scant and suggest his condition is more critical than the attending physician publicly indicates.
Teheran reports the government is taking vigorous action to avert unrest following the sudden return of former shah Mohammed Ali Mirza. Senior officials including Jefrim the police chief and Bahad-iWr-lung have assured the government of support.
A heat wave in Valdez Alaska pushed temperatures to 50 degrees yesterday. Glaciers melted, streams rose high, and gangs of men labored to save bridges leading to the mines as crews respond to the warmth.
Tristam B. Johnson former Republican alderman of New York City and navy solicitor was struck dead on an open Chevy Chase course in Washington. He stood about 89 yards from the nearest tree when the bolt hit, ending the golf round on Sunday afternoon.
Local notice urges advertising in the mail to reach readers and boost responses. The brief promotes cost effective placements and quick impact for businesses seeking quick returns.
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