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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
3
The article argues that science and mathematics drive modern development. It highlights power from waterfalls, steam engines, electric motors, and telecommunication advances. It notes rising demand for technically trained workers as industries apply new methods, fabrics, chemistry, and synthetic dyes enhancing production and efficiency.
A Chicago pastor extols personal sovereignty in morals over politics and society. He urges individuals to be kings over self and to reject passive leadership, arguing true kingship lies in pure manhood and self rule, and calls for immediate action.
The piece argues that teachers, entrusted with child development, require talent and deserve wages matching other professions. It questions paying teachers less than horse or cattle keepers and asserts teaching is a premier, highly skilled calling deserving proper compensation and societal value.
A committee from the Wilkes-Barre coal miners and allied crafts met President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill to present a petition on Colorado labor conditions. Roosevelt said he would welcome improving conditions and noted the department of commerce and labor is already investigating the Colorado troubles.
Baltimore July 20 two men and a woman are jailed charged with buncoing Rev John Rose retired Episcopal minister out of 5450 Hooper 42 broker with Baltimore offices Miss Virginia Hamilton 41 vocal teacher Lawrence 39 resident St Louis were committed for court by Justice Grannan Rose bought 10000 shares Cripple Creek Gold Temple Mining Co at 1 each paying 5450 and later with Mr Bell went to Philadelphia to sell stock. Rose drew a 4050 check to Lawrence on a local trust company which police found. He reported the scheme to police as suspicious. Police have descriptions of Mr Bell and G H Davis who could buy the stock at 3 per share.
The immigration bureau in Washington lists 44,582 inmates in penal, reformatory and charitable institutions in the United States excluding Hawaii and Porto Rico. Of these 28,939 are male and 15,643 female, with 23,548 in state, 14,979 in county, 5,358 in private and 697 in federal institutions. Prisoners by sentence include 24,717 life terms, 10,112 over two years and 9,753 under that period, with causes: grave offenses 3,995, minor offenses 5,686, insane 20,297, charitable 14,604.
Halifax Nova Scotia July 20 Captain John Taylor Wood aged 74 died here Tuesday He was grandson of President Zachary Taylor and nephew of Jefferson Davis Born in Minnesota he joined the U S Navy as midshipman at 17 served in the Mexican War During the Civil War he was a Confederate officer on Jefferson Davis staff and with Lee He was known for daring blockade running. After the war he escaped with General Breckenridge to Florida crossed to Cuba in an open boat and settled in Halifax
Gen. Nelson A. Miles explains why he withdrew as a candidate for the prohibition nomination. He says he warned to keep his name out to avoid dissension and argues a united temperance movement could elect a president and end the partnership between government and saloon.
In New York at the Hoffman house leaders of the Democratic party met for over two hours. They agreed the committee should elect its chairman without external pressure and set a July 26 meeting at the Hoffman house to finalize. Notables included ex Senator Hill D B Smith Henry Davis Murphy Kern Belmonts and McLean among others.
July 19 reports across Pittsburg Detroit and Hammond detail deadly heat with five deaths in Pittsburg from the heat and several prostrations in Milwaukee. Thunderstorm lowered temperatures while safer instruments showed higher peaks and lightning wrecked a North Braddock home injuring four.
Chicago July 20 The stockyards strike crisis may force a final meeting after a five hour alliance conference of allied trades. They seek arbitration with packers and strikers. Armour & Co. may respond. Donnelly hopes for peace or a broad allied strike. Bread and ice relief planned for families.
Washington reports a revised rural carrier pay scale effective July 1. The top rate rises from $600 to $720 annually for routes up to 24 miles. Carriers on shorter routes see $8 deducted per mile below 24, yielding about two thirds of 24 500 carriers with a $100 yearly increase and the rest less than that.
The general loss committee reports 3,778 claims settled with $29,074,358 paid. Eleven claims remain unsettled and about 1,000 to 1,200 smaller claims settled by companies push total payouts to about $30,500,000.
Buffalo on July 19 reports wholesale meat dealers raised prices by 10 to 30 cents per 100 pounds. Retailers followed with similar increases. Higher grade meats led the rise by four or five cents per pound, while low grade meats were up about one cent per pound.
On the Kaiser Wilhelm II nearing Plymouth a second class passenger Mrs Lipschitz died by her own hand jumping overboard as the ship neared New York. Passengers witnessed the act and a lifeboat crew searched for the body but none was found. An inquest was underway for F. Kent Loomis at the time.
A Jamaican man nicknamed Americano fled as a mob sought to lynch him after an alleged child murder in Havana. A Cuban suspect was later identified as the real perpetrator and held after a lengthy audiencia court hearing. The Jamaican is to be released. crowds dispersed after the session.
John M. Reynolds of Bedford county formerly assistant secretary of the interior under Cleveland was unanimously chosen as the Republican candidate for Congress by the Republicans of the Nineteenth district in Johnstown Pennsylvania on July 20.
Frederick W. Braunhold, 70, a former printer and publisher, shot himself Sunday in St. Louis. He left a note directing funeral directions and asked for Kansas paper files to be sent to the Kansas Historical Society. Despondency over ill health is blamed. prewar he issued the Heavenworth Zeitung, a German weekly from Heavenworth, Kansas.
New York Judge Dennia Daniel McKeon, 76, is reportedly kidnapped for ransom. A friend, T A Darby, received letters demanding $5,000 for the release. Police note prior disappearances that later resolved, though current reports say three men arranged a meeting and held him at an unknown location. Captain Langan cites previous missing episodes with eventual returns.
At Rocky Springs park Lancaster Pennsylvania the Christian Missionary Alliance held its annual district meeting for Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland and the District of Columbia. Sunday offerings totaled over 42000 with Philadelphia 7590 Pittsburgh 7500 Baltimore 2500 Scranton 1600 New Jersey 1500 Cumberland 1500 Mennonites 2150 among the largest gifts. Dr A B Simpson preached the morning sermon as the convention closed after a week of services marked by enthusiasm conversions and baptisms and reports of healing incidents.
Chicago reported the hottest day in three years with a high of 94 degrees and a wave of prostrations. Officials noted the downtown area felt hotter than the official reading, and three deaths were attributed to the heat along with numerous heat related illnesses.
Philadelphia reports the first reopening in years as the West Philadelphia abattoir operated yesterday due to the Chicago strike. Independents slaughtered 500 cattle as western houses face tight supplies and higher prices. Independent dealers expect to meet demand citywide, with 40 workers recruited to fill striker absences in the West.
Pittsburg July 18 Homestead steel works began full operation after a year of half time. Seven thousand workers will gain steady jobs when the mill runs at full capacity. Fireworks worth $1000, supplied by the plant superintendent, accompanied after church services in Homestead.
The vice governor of Elisabethpol was assassinated last evening at Adyishakent near the Persian frontier in the Elisabethpol government. Local authorities report the attack occurred in a small settlement close to the border.
A July riot in Guttenberg New Jersey during an Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebration left about 30 people injured after a driver attempting to pass the parade was dragged from his wagon. Bystanders and a volunteer fire company intervened as Italians drew stilettos and police arrived.
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