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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
4
The piece notes a Denver convention plank calling for prohibiting corporate political contributions. It contrasts this with President Roosevelt’s 1907 act banning corporate money in elections, detailing fines and penalties. It concludes that Bryan may need a legal adviser.
Eugene Walter Leake of Jersey City, elected from New Jersey Ninth District as a Democrat, writes Judge Taft announcing he will vote for Taft and offers his services to the Republican National Committee. He cannot subscribe to the Democratic candidates or the Denver platform.
Several English insurers are taking on the Bryan election risk at roughly twenty cents on the dollar in contracts that promise the investor a full hundred cents if Bryan wins. The move shows bookmakers and insurers aligning to cover political outcomes.
The Pennsylvania State League of Republican Clubs plans its 21st annual convention in Harrisburg September 15 16 and 17 to launch the state campaign. Taft Sherman Penrose Knox and Governor Stuart are expected to address delegates. A club parade on day two offers prizes for distance and turnout with a final business session and resort outing on day three.
Harrisburg July 20 Governor Stuart advocates rehabilitation of the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh road to boost farming markets. He argues farmers need better roads first with automakers and pleasure drivers secondary. A cross state highway plan and a State Highway Department supervised route are set for emphasis in next January’s legislative message.
The Franklin News argues the Democratic convention erred by nominating John Kern for second place. It claims Kern lacks presidential timber and was unknown before the nomination. The piece condemns Bryan and Wil liams for influencing the choice, predicts Taft and Roosevelt momentum, and says Republicans will sweep the country with earnest effort.
The report notes slow improvement in trade with measurable progress toward normal activity. Comparisons to last year’s figures narrow as railway earnings for the first week of July fall by 12.2 percent, a smaller drop than in prior periods.
Commercial failures ease and wage scales adjust aiding idle machinery. Retail trade remains healthy for the season while inventories show no heavy stock risk. June foreign trade falls with exports down 22 million and imports 20 million. New York shipments drop 34.65 million and imports fall 7.25 million. Liabilities in July reach 6.84 million with manufacturing and trading shares rising overall.
D L Gerould cashier swears the bank statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Notary public Jos A Schofield certifies on July 18 1908. Attest by directors Bernard McOwen F P Hur E T Hazeltine.
Ledger style document shows resources and liabilities of a Warren Pennsylvania bank. It lists deposits bonds notes and reserves with figures, and includes signatures of cashier F K Russell and notary Ozro Nesmith dated July 17 1908 with directors Perry D Clark J B Eppy and F A Hall.
Washington residents start a new denomination named the Happiness Church led by Rev Theodore Valiant. He advocates music and mirth as core of worship, opposing old fears and hellfire with a doctrine of God as love and joy, inviting all to join in cheerful gatherings.
The article notes frequent accidental electrocutions as electric wires multiply and urges caution. It advises staying away from utility poles and avoiding curiosity when a wire hangs from them to prevent injuries.
Prohibitionists who oppose local option admit they distrust the people's choice. Local option is as sound as state or national option because voters must decide liquor sales. If cities block reform, counties wishing for it should be allowed to vote to abolish saloons.
In Delaware growers plan for a bumper peach harvest as railways stock 3,500 cars and basketmakers work around the clock. Residents anticipate lower prices and eager markets after a long drought in fruit supply.
The Bradford Era notes two constant news threads: Robert Peary's ongoing determination to reach the North Pole and Hobson's repeated forecast that Japan will soon declare war on the United States, shaping public expectation.
It praises the Pennsylvania railroad for not joining with other lines to raise freight rates. With labor costs high and freight demand rising in weeks ahead, officials prefer letting competitors profit while preserving public goodwill as a valuable asset.
Colonel Guffey has recovered sufficiently from injuries after a contact with a steam roller in Denver. He now fears Pennsylvania will swing Republican this year.
The piece signals readers of Hearst newspapers face disappointment and chagrin when perusing editorial pages, hinting at a critical stance toward Democratic perspectives. The tone critiques editorial objectivity and implies partisan tension amid the press landscape.
A call to organize Taft campaign clubs urges forming a branch in Warren. The note emphasizes local party activity and mobilizing supporters in the community.
A brief note describes a grinding or sharpening noise linked to Democratic camp activity, suggesting preparation or effort behind party efforts without detailing specific events or outcomes.
The Mail and Ledger notes long neglect of the borough fire department and praises a newly formed unit led by EK. M. Pierce that has organized and tested a pump. Citizens should support with members and material aid. a dozen to twenty volunteers are sought to bolster the effort.
Deaths reported in several towns. Milo Vanarsdale infant of Isaac and Catharine dies at 1 year 8 months 6 days in Glade. John P. McGill son of James and Rhoda Ann dies at 22 years 6 months 6 days in Deerfield. William Thomas, about 62, dies in Conenango.
A specially conducted 22 day train tour to Yellowstone National Park via Portland Seattle and Canadian Rockies departs Aug 24. The trip includes five and a half days in the park with several city and scenic stops and costs from $230.80 to $246 depending on origin. Applications and leaflets available through agents or Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
A farmer in Weber county Utah initialed a dollar then spent it in Ogden. The bill reappeared repeatedly over three years through his neighbors and produce trades. He mailed it to a mail order house and says he will never see the bill again nor its tax- collecting value for schools or county homes.
A critique notes that sending goods to a mail order house drains usefulness from local neighbors and advocates shopping locally where money stays in the community and can be recovered. The moral urges supporting hometown stores to keep the economy vibrant.
Youngsville readers are invited to contact the publisher to serve as a local correspondent. The paper seeks reliable, discreet writers to report community news from Youngsville and surrounding area.
Advertises old newspapers available for sale suitable for covering shelves or packing goods. Includes contact method via mail office for inquiries.
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