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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
4
The North American decries the widening unwritten law as it adds new provisions that excuse murder and grant clemency for killers. It laments the rise of vigilante justice and calls for stamping out the trend to preserve civilized governance.
Encouraging reports from major commercial centers describe exceptionally heavy volume and depleted stocks due to clearance sales. Clothing firms report brisk new business with few cancellations while leather and shoe shipments remain firm. Immigration and foreign trade set records, railways show gains, and July bank statements briefly loosen credit, with 182 U S failures this week versus 192 last year.
Postmaster General Meyer issues a new order effective August one allowing a vertical line on the face side of postal cards to create a left segment for messages and a right segment for addresses. A thin attached sheet may be added if it fully adheres. Back of card may carry ads or writing and the left front third may also show content. Railroads in the state must submit line measurements under Williams law by August end. trolley lines also required to file reports per Attorney General Todd’s ruling.
The city possesses 3115 acres of cemetery land capable of burying its dead for 150 years at the current death rate.
A Chicago pedagogue proposes making children self supporting by age ten, arguing work is natural and needed for development. The piece compares child labor to horse development, notes family needs and outdoor work, and suggests schools adapt to enable children to help their parents sooner.
Edward H. Harriman admits the Sherman law blocks consolidation of every railroad line in the United States, crediting Philander Chase Knox for enforcing it. He says the Northern Securities case prevented the nation’s largest and worst trust, a claim noted by The Connellsville Courier.
A Detroit News comment notes federal law separates straight whiskies from blended goods but concedes no expert can reliably distinguish them by their jags. The remark questions clarity in labeling and regulatory definitions.
State Highway Department figures show $4,930,000 available for good roads in Pennsylvania through June 1908 with $3,047,235.72 remaining for counties on May 1, 1907 plus $332,764.28 due to counties that did not apply earlier. June 1907 apportionment stood at $1,850,000, with Western counties listed for allocations ranging from $33,739.16 in Erie to $307,500.83 in Warren and others such as Allegheny, Butler, Cambria, and Washington receiving sizable shares as counties begin to marshal funds and engage engineers for road improvements.
The Telegraph argues Japan cannot fund a war with the United States, noting bonds sold at 92 cents on the dollar after recent struggles, and highlighting England France and Germany as major American creditors whose cuts would threaten expansion of conflict. It predicts Korea will occupy Japanese attention for years.
The essay compares French and American democracy, noting French claims to extreme democratic theory and sincerity, while American democracy centers on consent of the governed. It argues France treats democracy as government for the masses with favored rights for the common people, whereas American practice aims for governance by consent for the common good. Prof. Barrett Wendell.
Dr. J. C. Olsen, a noted analytical chemist and food purity investigator, discusses food adulteration and its health dangers in an interview for The New Idea Woman's Magazine August issue. He explains conditions, risks, and methods to detect impurities in common foods.
The Saltsbury Press editor, returning from the Jamestown Exposition, cautions travelers not to rush. Grounds may finish late fall and exhibits may be incomplete. July and August are hot and water supply weak, suggesting readers delay until cooler weather.
The article discusses Western pride in growing financial power from agriculture, East West friendship, and fears of Wall Street impact on Western markets. It criticizes Jamestown Exposition hotel rates, urging $2.50–$3.00 day plans to attract Northern visitors and prevent costs from deterring attendance.
Mrs Horton and grandchildren Sorae and Jennie stayed with daughter and aunt Mrs Bray in Warren last week. Giffords and Fahlers visited Sheffield. Pearle Allaire Edgar Burtch Mr Fahler Melvin Horton among Sheffield callers. Fahler of Johnsonburg visited Fairy Glen. Boyles visited Sutton. Will Johnsons hosted a surprise party to good success. Myra Shay returned to Marienville after visiting her parents. Geo Deshner and Mrs Deshner visited Giffords.
Mrs Anna Learn of Russell visited daughter Mrs Mary Potter on Thursday. Mrs Emogene Fellows was a Warren visitor Wednesday. Mr and Mrs E Watson returning from Jamestown were home Saturday after a brief stay. Mrs Matilda Thompson visited children at Falconer on Sunday. Mrs Sadie Grant was a Russell visitor Friday. Miss Pearl Fellows was a Falconer visitor Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Amelia Jones of Jamestown visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Strand for a few days. Mr and Mrs W Bennett and daughter Winnie attended Quarterly meeting on Fox Hill Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Oliver Hornstrom were Jamestown visitors Saturday.
June visits include Mrs. Andrew Lacy and daughter Mrs. Geo Swain from Warren to see brother A I Passinger. Earnest Stanton of Fox Hill to see aunt Mrs H Lauffenburger. Ida Vansile and Mary Akeley visit. several drives to Russell Scandia Warren and nearby.
Mr and Mrs Wm Allen and daughter Leah of Russell visited his parents at this place Sunday.
Mrs C L Martin of Hodge Run called on friends while Eugene Outrid went to Scandia on business. O E Headley improved his home with new windows and doors. Several residents visited nearby towns and attended Grange meetings. The Big Spring Creamery reports good butter prices and quality.
Saturday evening various townsfolk gathered for a private dance in K. O. T. M. hall with music by Prof. J. Tubbs A. I. Matteson and Dr J L D Paige. Several residents including Herb Mead W H Morton and J E Greeley visited Corry for business and medical calls.
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