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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
4
The column reports on federal wealth, party stances, and labor tension. It notes large gold reserves, the Republicans ready to fight on issues, and a general coal miners contract adherence. It mentions Emanuel Hermann as the postal card inventor and references local GOP candidates Sibley and Weidman. It also highlights Southern cotton export growth and postwar commerce.
A census bulletin notes the US lumber industry ranked fourth among major manufacturing sectors in 1900, surpassed only by iron and steel, textiles, and meat packing. Pennsylvania, once richly forested, has lost about half its wooded area since early settlement, reducing merchantable timber and shifting the state’s industry position amid regional competition from Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota.
President Roosevelt will tour all New England states in late August, the Northwest in September, and the Southwest later. He stays at Oyster Bay guarded by officials who deny access without invitations. An office over the Oyster Bay National Bank handles private secretary duties and interviews at limited times.
Senator Quay deposits 10000 in Allegheny National Bank to back Judge Penny Packer’s election. If no buyers come soon he will set odds. Col Quay predicts Pennypacker will win governorship by about 200000 votes. Sporty followers urged to join the wager.
Secretary Root commented after reviewing Friday at Gettysburg that no part of the country possessed finer soldiers than those from Pennsylvania. The remark followed the march past by every N. G. P. member with erect bearing at arms.
Dr. Browning of Philadelphia declines to accept the Orphans Court award of 29239 from the estate of C. L. Magee of Pittsburg. He sued for 317000 claiming profits from stock deals and unpaid professional services. The remark suggests his motives go beyond health.
Brigadier General Leonard Wood may head the Isthmian Canal Commission. Though not an engineer he has shown strong executive ability and the President reportedly plans to reward his Cuba service by appointing him to lead the project.
President Roosevelt announced plans to wage active warfare on trusts starting with the beet combine. He outlined the stance in a Pittsburgh Fourth speech and indicated Congress will be urged to enact decisive national control and supervision of large combinations at the next session.
A Philadelphia legislator visiting Harrisburg toured City Hall with Mayor Ashbridge and praised the host before departing. The anecdote contrasts local ambition with critics who never start projects yet claim superior plans.
Gov Stone of Pennsylvania comments on rumors of a nomination to Russia. He states no one has spoken to him and he would not accept any office. He plans to return to his law practice in Pittsburg when his term ends due to his circumstances.
An essay contrasts public mourning with offering support to the living. It argues that comforting words to a struggling person outweigh empty floral tributes and notes that unrest at weddings harms the couple and neighbors more than humor.
Lord Wolseley writes to a naval and military journal praising the American army as the best in the world. He offers high regard for its discipline and effectiveness, reflecting transatlantic military admiration during his era.
The Berlin program that sends bank directors to prison for destroying banks could prove beneficial and act as a timely warning to financial managers.
Local office advertises high quality job printing services to clients. Emphasis on fast turnaround and reliable work for businesses and individuals.
The Pittsburg Gazette notes the Democratic party lacks a national issue. Populist planks are outdated, trusts and Philippines arguments are sidelined, and expenditures and taxes are restrained by prosperity. Militarism is not a rallying point. the army is smaller, leaving Democrats to watch Republican prosperity pass by.
In Gettysburg camp last week Governor Stone lauds a vastly improved National Guard since Mt. Gretna encampment two years earlier. He says Pennsylvania has a well disciplined, well drilled, well equipped army ready to defend life and property at a moment’s notice. He emphasizes the guard is not police duty and toured every man, praising their intelligence and readiness.
Road supervisors are reminded of a new act directing the annual April contract to remove loose stones from main highways. Payments to workers are credited to road taxes. The notice cites Governor Stone and criticizes widespread neglect by local officials.
The Chicago Record-Herald reports President Roosevelt angrily confronted two influential newspaper correspondents for printing what he called tommy-rot about the children. The piece also notes the fall of Venice Campanile and the crumbling Egyptian sphinx as symbols of time’s decay.
Jacob Keller the tailor at 221 Liberty street advertises 1000 yards of cloth for rainy day skirts in 30 shades for cash only. Allen fits feet.
A collage of editorial quips and opinions from various papers. It cites figures like Gen J H Smith and President Roosevelt and critiques political practices, with remarks on science, journalism, and naval speed records. The tone is brisk and opinionated, reflecting early 20th century press perspectives.
Legal notice fixes July 12 1902 as adjudication date and schedules a creditors meeting for August 9 1902 at Warren Savings Bank building Warren Pa to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business Referee in Bankruptcy E H Sheshl in signs the notice dated July 23 1902 Warren Pa
An application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on the 15th 1902 by H M Preston and others for a charter to form the Warren Land Company under the 1874 Act and amendments. The proposed corporation will purchase sell and hold real estate and engage in leasing and related rights under the Commonwealth authority. Hinckley and Rice, Solicitors.
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