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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
2
In London July 25 1918 households face fuel rules that curb gas and electricity use for lighting and cooking. The push to save coal shifts reliance to coal fires, leaving mid and upper class homes struggling. traffic is strained as motor omnibuses and subway services dwindle under wartime rationing and conservation efforts.
The text notes high workmanship in preparing metal airplane parts with precise tempering and accurate fitting to prevent failure. It mentions men welding components of a navy hydroplane and describes strict navy restrictions on publishing details of any finished plane or parts.
Notice announces guardian Wm J Keery will apply to Warren County Orphans Court on September 2 1918 at 10 am to be discharged from duties as guardian of Carl B Rote. Dated July 25 1918.
The document outlines two proposed constitutional amendments submitted by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The first authorizes the state to issue bonds totaling fifty million dollars to improve highways, amending section four of article nine. The second proposes amending section eleven of article sixteen to allow general incorporation of banks and trust companies by law, replacing the current notice and twenty-year charter limits. Cyrus K. Woods signs as Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The 1918 election plans call for a vote on the amendment to be held November 1. Polls open and close as prescribed by Pennsylvania election law with the amendment printed on ballots. Cyrus E. Woods signs the document.
A joint resolution proposes amending Article Nine Section Eight of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It sets a general debt cap of seven percent of assessed property value for counties cities and districts, with Philadelphia allowed up to ten percent. New debt would require limits and warrants processed by state officials.
A constitutional amendment section outlines borrowing caps for counties and municipalities, with Philadelphia allowed higher debt up to ten percent and specific deductions for public works revenue. It specifies debt maturity limits, sinking funds, and exemptions for projects yielding net revenue, and references true copies of Joint Resolutions No. 2 and No. 3 by Cyrus H. Woods.
Proposal to amend section one of article nine to allow classification of taxation while maintaining uniformity. It adds that subjects may be graded or progressive, with exemptions for public property, religious worship, burial places, and pure public charity. Election set for Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1919 with ballots printed accordingly.
A join resolution proposes amending Section 16 of Article III to require state expenditures to follow an assembly specified appropriation detailing amount and purpose, and to limit timing of payment. The change repeals the current wording about treasury payments without explicit legislative authorization and warrants.
In Warren County Common Pleas No 20 June Term 1918 Robert J Clawson libellant v Helen G Clawson respondent a subpoena and alias subpoena returned non est inventus notifies respondent to appear August 5 before the judges at Warren Borough Court House to answer the libel and show cause why divorce should not be granted Sheriff Geo A W DeForest Warren Pa July 2 1918. Also notice in the matter of the Estate of Carl B Rote and another brief entry follows.
Market report shows Butter creamery higher than extra at 46c per pound. Eggs fresh gathered extra firsts priced at 46c. State cheese fresh specials listed at 25 16 per pound.
Market rundown lists prices for winter wheat No 1 red at 2.39 and No 2 at 2.36, corn No 2 yellow 1.85, oats No 2 white 84 cents, various flours and butters with values, cheeses, eggs, dressed poultry both fresh and frozen, live poultry, and Southern potatoes with No 1 per barrel 5.75 and other grades 5.00 to 5.50.
White onions quoted at 2.25 to 2.50 per crate. Yellow onions priced in Texas at 1.90 to 2.25 per crate.
CATTLE Shipping steers bring 16.50 to 17.00, butcher steers 12.00 to 16.50, heifers 9.00 to 13.00, choice veals 17.75 to 18.00, fair to good 17.25 to 17.50, light veals 16.00 to 16.75. Sheep and lambs show choice lambs 17.25 to 17.50, mixed sheep 12.00 to 13.50. Hogs display yorkers 19.85 to 19.90, pigs 19.85 to 19.90, heavies 19.50 to 19.75.
Hay prices listed are No 1 Timothy at 18 to 19 dollars and No 2 at 16 to 17 dollars and No 8 at 14 to 15 dollars.
The United States proposes a loan to China totaling 10 million dollars under a plan requiring China to cancel all outstanding debts and sharing loan risk among American, British, French, and Japanese bankers. Officials note a larger figure around 50 million dollars is being considered for advance.
French and British airmen claimed 37 German aircraft destroyed or forced out of action on Monday. Four captive balloons were burned and substantial bombs were dropped on German concentration points, according to the French war office.
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