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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
3
A serialized essay argues that women who marry men of lower education or wealth seek admiration and social pedestal status. It suggests such unions arise from vanity, indolence, and a wish to be looked up to rather than shared ambitions.
Charles Hayes Haswell of New York, aged 95, has voted in 17 of 29 presidential elections and plans to vote again for a Democratic candidate next November. An assistant engineer to the board of estimate and apportionment, Haswell helped design early U S Navy steam power and later served the city. He authored a widely used engineering handbook now in its 67th edition and remains active at his office despite his age. He is the oldest living member of Tammany Hall and has never supported any ticket but the Democratic.
The article extols the press for its unprecedented speed and reach, noting telegraphy and newspapers deliver kingly decrees, battles, obituaries, and scientific advances to readers across distant regions in moments. It praises journalism for disseminating truth, commerce, and invention instantly to millions worldwide.
The article reflects on love of children in adults, citing Mr Herbert Spencer and Dean Farrar. It recounts Farrar’s bond with schoolboys at Marlborough, noting his scholarly nature, disdain for games, yet surprising football zeal and rough play that entertained the pupils.
Elliott Woods, at a young age, gains plenary control of the east front renovation of the Capitol with estimated cost over 5 million dollars. His long service under the architect of the Capitol helps him lead the plan echoing Thomas A. Walters designs. He also works on plans for two monumental Senate office buildings under congressional direction.
The article notes that the earth’s population doubles every 260 years. It discusses long term demographic trends and implies significant implications for resources and planning without detailing specific regions or figures.
In Peoria Illinois on a Saturday an explosion leveled the Corning distillerys 11 story warehouse causing fires that spread to three neighboring buildings. Fourteen workers were buried and perished while six others were injured. About 30 000 barrels of whisky flooded the yard and cattle pens with 3 200 steers roasted alive. Losses approach 1 million dollars.
Thousands of ex Confederate and ex Union soldiers gathered in Arlington Cemetery for the first formal memorial exercises over Confederate graves in the Confederate section. The event, inspired by former President McKinley, opened with the Fifteenth Cavalry Band, then honored 2000 unknown Union dead with flower-decorated graves. Rev Alexander W Pitzer, ex Confederate soldier and pastor, delivered the oration.
In St Louis a crowd of about 2500 rioters attacked after a supposedly genuine Spanish bull fight was barred by Gov Dockery. The arena near the world’s fair grounds burned down, four men were arrested for property destruction, and deputies faced rough handling with scalp wounds. The building cost 2500 and was a total loss. The show had been widely advertised but was ordered stopped by authorities amid protests from religious and humane groups.
Heavy rains in the Black Hills cause Whitewood Deadwood and City creeks to overflow, destroying homes barns sidewalks and lumber yards. The Waite building and city hall suffer damage, a large bridge is carried away, two fatalities are reported, and rail service via Burlington and Northwestern is halted since Friday.
A Saturday night washout and multiple landslides disrupted the Northern Central line between Elmira and Williamsport causing a full division outage for 24 hours. The Pennsylvanian yard at Ralston reported seven feet of water and several washouts of 250 to 350 feet. Pine City suffered the worst flood in years harming crops north and south of Elmira.
Edward McCormick of Brownsburg near Lexington shot and killed John W. Wade and Arthur Blackwell after a three year feud. Authorities say Wade and Blackwell attacked McCormick and his father while they were returning home. McCormick then fired, killing Wade with a heart shot and Blackwell in the chest. McCormick was arrested.
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw informs the St Louis World Fair Exposition Company that if the 4.6 million dollar government loan payments are not promptly made the treasury will take charge of receipts from paid admissions and concessions. The rules require 40 percent of gross receipts from June 1 to June 15 and similar payments twice a month, with at least 500 000 dollars due after July 1.
Atlantic City hosts the fifty fifth annual American Medical association session with about 1000 physicians. Dr John H Musser of Philadelphia addresses the body on medical education. he argues most students are unfit to practice and urges tighter screening of candidates. Dr William Allen Pusey of Chicago presents on radium noting its curative powers are far inferior to X rays and doubts radium will become a major medical factor.
News from Omaha on June 8 notes a surge of interest in opening Rosebud reservation land and northern Nebraska grazing lands. Dozens of letters show nationwide intent to use the Kinkaid bill allowing homesteaders to claim up to 3,840 acres per family for a modest entry fee. Many plan cattle ranches and stock raising once land is available.
The Fulton torpedo boat sank to the ocean bottom Monday evening for a test and remained over 12 hours. Naval Constructor Woodward called the test satisfactory as nine men stayed aboard, with potential to stay underwater ten days, while on duty in two hour watches and spending idle time reading games and sleeping.
W. 8. Champ, secretary to William Zeigler of Brooklyn, will sail from Tromsoe on July 1 aboard the Frithjof for the Zeigler Fiala relief expedition. He aims to reach Cape Flora mid July to learn news of the America and plans to return by September.
In Pueblo Colorado delegates were named to the national convention in St Louis with no instruction. Hearst supporters won the Second district caucus but failed to pass an instruction for Hearst in the convention by 379 to 108. The platform backs the 1900 Kansas City plan.
One thousand prominent Washington residents hosted a reception for Crosby S. Noyes editor in chief of the Washington Evening Star. The event celebrated his role in building the national capital through his paper and service as a citizen. More than 800 letters from editors publishers senators and representatives arrived from out of town.
The Independence station bombing killed twelve non union miners and injured many near Cripple Creek. In Victor a mass meeting sparked gunfire with fatalities and injuries as soldiers clashed with residents. Officials reported arrests and resignations as authorities vowed action.
Leavenworth Kansas June 7 J C Marcel cashier of the Highland bank wrecked by forgeries of 300000 has been sentenced to 35 years in prison five years on each of seven counts. He began serving yesterday and was placed as an apprentice in a tailor shop under Emmet Dalton. Marcel cannot be paroled before 18 years.
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