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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
4
For Ass A and B, Lewis C. Baker of Columbus runs for Assembly and Charles D. Crandall of Warren seeks Register and Recorder. The fragment records a ticket with two candidates and their home towns.
In Washington last Monday the Supreme Court ruled the National bankruptcy law constitutional. Elk County Republicans push a strong ticket with Honest Joe Sibley for Congress and J. C. Miller is reelected County Chairman. Roosevelt address on the Bible distributed widely by the American Bible Society.
Chairman Creasy asserts the next governor will be a Democrat and suggests his view is biased by Democratic perspectives. He frames the claim as opinion rather than fact and relies on partisan lens.
Lily D. Blake encouraged New York City graduates of the Free Industrial School for Girls to value independence over marriage. She urged them to laugh at life whether single or married, promoting self reliance and resilience.
A committee of postal and treasury experts evaluating the post check bill for a postal currency submitted an adverse report to the Postmaster General. The panel commends the overall idea but finds the detailed methods impracticable.
Neighboring papers condemn hordes of dangerous dogs invading towns and countryside. They urge heavy taxation to curb dog populations and advocate killing dogs to protect flocks and sheep.
Kansas Republicans express strong support for President Roosevelt and seek his renomination, highlighting unity within the party while contrasting with the Democratic Party's current disruption and unrest.
President Palma decorates the Maine wreck in Havana harbor with flags and flowers. The act is noted as proving Cuba's gratitude to the heroes who aided independence and to the United States.
Department of Agriculture statistics crown Lancaster County Pennsylvania as the banner farming community of the United States with farm buildings valued at 23 147 820 dollars, farm products 12 613 415 dollars, and gross income 9 210 815 dollars. Other high counties include Montgomery 19 080 400 dollars Chester 16 584 720 dollars Bucks 14 890 970 dollars Berks 13 653 240 dollars.
Harrisburg prepares for the Republican State Convention next Wednesday June 11 with a heated race for governor. Elkin’s supporters claim strong delegate backing and a first ballot nomination, while Senator Quay predicts another approach. Judge Pennypacker is also seen as a potential winning candidate, with more details coming in the next issue.
Merck and Kirberger advertise a selection of wedding and school commencements items praised for quality and low prices. The note highlights affordable attire and accessories aimed at community celebrations and ceremonies.
The piece contrasts meat consumption with diet science and cites a Dr Wiley table on nutrients. It then analyzes Pennsylvania politics, detailing Stone’s influence and Elkin’s gubernatorial bid, contrasting Watres and Pennypacker as reform candidates against graft, per the Pittsburg Gazette.
A Washington writer describes President Roosevelt as a strenuous figure whose habit of long walks, horseback rides, and lively manner in private offices highlights his strength. The article notes tales about his peculiarities, suggesting Roosevelt has become a source of persistent stories rivaling Lincoln in bulk and interest.
Walter J. Ballard of Schenectady argues the three and a half year Republican administration in Cuba led to major gains. The record cites reduced contagions and death rates, 3500 schools opened, hospital and jail rebuilding, shifted revenues to education, improved light houses, quarantine and immigration systems, restructured courts, police courts for minor offenses and a revised public works law.
Summary of the Boer War with dates October 11, 1899 to May 31, 1902. Forces involved: Boers about 50,000. British troops 500,000 total, 380,000 at peak. British casualties and invalided total 73,982. Boers reduced to about 8,000 by war end. Prisoners sent to Ceylon St Helena Bermuda and Cape totaling 40,000. Estimated cost to Britain about 1 250 000 dollars.
The Lancaster Inquirer notes secretary Griest is silent on the gubernatorial nomination while state officials on the hill back Elkin, yet the year seems unfavorable for Elkin's election. The piece hints at waiting for changes on the hill as Stone remains an obstacle.
Two women overheard in La Crosse Kansas talked about their voting in a recent city election. One asked the other how she voted and the reply referenced her old blue brocade dress.
The Smiley & Bettis store promotes its selection as the best fruits and groceries in town, highlighting quality produce and everyday staples for shoppers.
Officials of Warren Pennsylvania call a July first 1902 election to decide increasing borough bonded indebtedness by twenty thousand dollars for street paving and curbing on Hickory street Pennsylvania avenue and Market street. Existing debt stands at eighty two thousand with valuation around three million one hundred fifty thousand. The tax increase would be under one percent of valuation.
Warren Pa May 15 1902 Frank J Lyons named trustee of the estate of Augustus E McChesney bankrupt in a formal notice indicating the administration of the debtor's assets and claims in the proceeding.
The Clearfield Journal notes Senator Quay has urged a governor chosen by the convention to reflect the party not factions and credits his conciliatory 25 year leadership. It says insurgent press and Republicans like Emory Smith Dalzell Hastings support him, expecting factionalism to fade and loyalty to prevail.
The Pittsburg Times argues farmers will raise more hens and eggs to meet rising demand, noting profits fall when eggs are cheap and hens go to market. A stable year round price would boost poultry production, increasing the food supply much like canning improved fruit.
The ladies are invited to call Miss Sill's millinery store at once for a large display of beautiful and stylish goods.
Notice is given that 4D application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on Monday June 30 1902 by A L Hamilton T C Miller A C Trumbull 4 C Merryman W D Todd and others for incorporation under the Act of Assembly to form Marinette Iron Works Manufacturing Company the charter to manufacture and sell gas engines and other articles from iron steel or other materials with full corporate rights. H Beshlin Solicitor.
Notice with details of administration granted to Leon G. Ball Admr. for the estate of Richard J Atridge late of Warren Warren County Pennsylvania. Creditors urged to settle accounts and present claims. June 2 1902 Warren Pa.
ETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the estate of ad M. Gross late of Warren borough Warren County Pa deceased granted to undersigned notice is given to all persons indebted to said estate to pay and those with claims to present them properly authenticated for settlement Margaret E Gross Extr Warren Pa May 27 1902 Warren Pa
Public sale ordered by Warren County Orphans Court to raise debts of the decedent. Two parcels in Warren Borough described with bounds and improvements. Terms require one-third cash at confirmation and balance in two yearly installments secured by mortgage. G C Swanson administrator. James C Steadman deceased.
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