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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
4
The article notes Nora Carolina intends to execute four burglars under a law for first degree conviction. It also reflects on a mine disaster where twelve rescuers perished, praising their heroism. Wheat crop forecasts vary between two optimistic yet similar outcomes, signaling potential prosperity.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announces equal rates for women and men, asserting equal longevity and payment rights.
An American speaker at the London Chamber of Commerce banquet praised kind words as universal music, noting the phrase is not a familiar proverb but worthy of a place.
Report notes Boers, though defeated by British forces, continue ambushing and destroying detachments of 200 to 300 men when they split from the main army, proving persistent in their harassment.
Observers note that strike settlements now include overtime pay provisions. Some workers favor time and a half, others double time, while wage earners react differently to tariff changes.
Two recent Pennsylvania court decisions draw attention to medical ethics and practice. One upholds a physician's right to refuse to attend a patient while another holds that a doctor who has taken charge of a sick or injured patient must continue care until proper notice or replacement is arranged.
W. B. Powell of Shadeland Pa notes the horse market is stronger with higher demand for quality animals. Prices, while not exorbitant, are about one third higher than last year and nearly double two years ago.
President McKinley declares his aim is to serve a second term with public support and then return to private life. He emphasizes the dignity of a lowly private and notes he began life in that manner.
Andrew Carnegie pledges a new 10 million dollar gift to Scottish colleges marking his largest benefaction. His earliest public gift was 40 thousand to the Dumferline library in May 1881, with total gifts reaching 35,985,025—24,679,300 in the U S and 11,505,725 in Great Britain for libraries and related works. He vows it is a disgrace to die rich.
The item notes Missouri Senator Cockrell was financially ruined by recent stock speculation. It cites Grover Cleveland reportedly earning about $400,000 and warns readers that stock gambling causes losses for others even as a few profit.
In a push to modernize, American investors gain hold of London street railways and plan new equipment. American engineers will be employed as British rivals lag behind in railroad technology. Yerkes from Chicago notes English firms undervalue scrap heaps while leading the underground railway broadens under American influence.
Gov Stone signed measures authorizing boroughs to require shade tree planting by abutting property owners, allowing first lien on all future taxes, banning loans to bank officers on stock security, extending mercantile tax delinquency suits to thirty days, licensing hawkers and peddlers in boroughs, limiting real estate liens for decedents, and exempting real estate agents from a 1806 tax on stock brokers.
The Kane Republican reports Bradford and Lycoming counties adopted an earlier grand jury schedule ahead of regular court terms. Judges Mitchell in Lycoming and the Bradford method speed work, cut costs, and reduce witness waiting times while reducing court week confusion.
State farmers gain a 20 percent road tax reduction for each wagon with four inch tires hauling 2000 pounds or less. Wagons carrying 10000 pounds or more with tires under four inches face a $5 fine. Experiments show wide tires ease loads and level roads, promising statewide road improvement.
A Bradford Era opinion defends newspapers against claims of widespread exaggeration. It argues reporters err mainly in omissions and incomplete details, notes corrections when errors occur, and condemns sensationalism in a minority of city journals while praising the rest for factual coverage.
The Jone issue No 9 of the J W Pepper Piano Music Magazine offers 21 complete piano pieces, 10 songs, and 11 instrumental works. Available at newsdealers or send 10 cents to J W Pepper Philadelphia Pa. 8th and Locust streets.
Canada will likely top 5.5 million, missing the 6.0 million milestone by about half a million. Economic ties drive Canadians to seek U.S. business opportunities with immigration patterns shifting toward the United States.
Mexico City to build a steel frame fireproof federal post office in the capital adopting American architectural style. The project signals modern federal construction standards and aims to improve mail service facilities in the city.
A provocatively worded quip from an unknown Algona newspaper argues doctors pursue revenue and power while editors chase truth and longevity of career. It contrasts education, pay, and ethics, claiming editors print truth and help society, whereas doctors profit and delay mistakes, ending with a claim that editors live to spite doctors.
Federal medical authorities order full immigration medical checks for tuberculosis with deportation of affected entrants. The article notes experts have long warned TB is contagious and curable with early treatment, praising timely action.
This note promotes MaIL subscription highlighting weekly public notices, court items, market quotations, and public improvements. It promises 52 dividends a year on the dollar invested, aiming to keep readers informed by delivering comprehensive local and world happenings.
Letters testamentary upon the estate of ABBA BULLOCK late of Sugargrove Warren County Pennsylvania deceased have been granted. Notice is given to all indebted to the estate to make immediate payment and to those with claims to present them to the undersigned for settlement. June 10 1901.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relief in six hours by a new remedy. It relieves bladder and back pain quickly and aids urinary retention in both sexes. If you seek fast relief and cure this is the remedy offered by Hertzel and Saner, druggists in Warren.
Jacob Keller The Tailor Warren Pa advertises ladies skirts cloths and Spring and Summer suitings with home union tailors and no sweat shop work. The adage about a sunny wedding is questioned with examples from New York and Breton customs and Greek beliefs about rain on the wedding morn.
An ad touts Dr E Detchons Anti Diuretic claiming it helps bed wetting in children and offers a quick fix. It notes price one dollar and lists Hertzel & Saner druggists Warren PA. Also promotes Smiley & Bettis teas and spices at low prices and a cheap child’s tricycle for sale through the MaIL office on Second Street.
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