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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
4
Business leaders should boost advertising to grow success and national demand. Wrigley’s approach shows advertising is essential, as he increases spend amid nerves and a war era opportunity. The Dayton News notes his persuasive, constant messaging that keeps optimism alive and drives home trade.
Fred Shaver, a Jamestown railroad engineer, shot and killed his father Hudson Shaver, his stepmother, and a police officer before being killed by officers. The shootings occurred in their Jamestown apartment above the Majestic theatre after a dispute. Shaver had been drinking and faced a crowd as police tried to take him alive.
Record of Patrolman George Kendall who served almost two years with an excellent service record ends after a fatal shooting blamed on money issues amid his father’s second marriage. He was married.
An editorial sketches a humorous American Father’s Day, imagining a full day of laziness, gifts, and a baseball doubleheader. The schedule includes sleeping in, breakfast, phonograph music, a family recitation, gifts such as cigars, spirits, shirts, and a car trip to the ball park for a double-header. The evening features a light-hearted party and a late-night snack, with the following day noted as Sunday.
A satirical column lashes back at beauty powder puffs and face cosmetics as health officials push a rule forcing use of one’s own puff. It warns reformers threaten sacred space and mocks bans on cosmetic aids while defending vanity and public appearance.
A playful wartime verse lists many women and their tasks for different Allied forces. Names like Belinda Clara Diana Effie Fanttie Gaby Hattie Iona Jennie Katy Lizzie Mary Nellie Olive Prunella Quola Rachel Sister Susie Tillie Alma Viola Wilhelmina Xanmuppe Yenny Yuzie are shown providing items and services for units including Belgian French British American and Jewish forces, ending with a nod to a widow.
Oil City June 19 Hon Peter M Speer former congressman will not enter the race for President Judge of Venango County The rubber factory had tied his name to the judgeship contest but today he denies the bid The field remains a three cornered fight among Edmund C Breene Esq Judge George S Criswell Hastings Esq and others
A Leslie's Weekly capture highlights colossal U S production and consumer activity last year. It lists whiskey eight eight million gallons cigars fight and a half billion cigars chewing gum half a billion packages newspapers ten billion copies and churchgoing clergy in two hundred twenty thousand churches with vast audiences.
A compendium of sayings from Persian Hindu Buddhist Chinese Egyptian Christian Mohaneaedan and Fieman stressing reciprocity kindness and the ethic of treating others as one wishes to be treated. It emphasizes universal moral guidance and cross cultural unity in conduct.
Irving Cobb, noted war correspondent and lecturer, was described by a stranger who asked for a brief sketch of the man. The description notes Cobb’s appearance as six feet tall, light hair, a bulky build, and a mixed figure. his club memberships include Yonkers Pressing Club and Park Hill Democratic Marshing Club. he is said to have voted Democratic like his Confederate soldier father and has one wife and one child. He is labeled an Innocent Busthwider in religion.
Mrs. Edmund M. Allen wife of the Joliet Illinois warden was found dead in her burning bed. A committee investigates whether the death was accidental or the result of foul play by George Campbell a prisoner who served the warden's family as personal servant. A jug of wood alcohol was found in the bedroom after the blaze.
Hornell defeated Bradford 11 to 4, Warren beat Olean 2 to 1, and Wellsville shut out Jamestown 4 to 0.
Bradford defeated Jamestown 5 to 2 in final scores while Olean beat Wellsville 3 to 2 and Warren topped Hornell 7 to 2. Earlier results showed Bradford 2 Jamestown 1 and Olean 2 Wellsville 1 with Warren 5 Hornell 4.
Jamestown wins 6 to 5 over Olean in ten innings. Bradford scores 8 while Wellsville falls 9 in ten innings. Hornell edges Warren 5 to 4 after 13 innings.
Jamestown edged Olean 1 to 0 in 12 innings and Bradford defeated Wellsville 9 to 4. Hornell at Warren game postponed.
Lawton Oklahoma June 22 Motion for a new trial in the case of W T Wynn vs John Barnhart replevin over a cow calf and yearling. Value fixed at 20 with costs mounting to 400 to 700 since suit began February 1909. Multiple trials within the justice and county courts. cow died before final ruling.
A flippant Miss Gladys avoids meetings with a friend who calls at her home. The maid says Gladys is at a class and the caller learns she is taking domestic science lessons in preparation for an upcoming marriage.
Lassen Peak erupted for the 102nd time in its modern activity today near Fat Creek Valley. Officials said the eruption was not dangerous and residents were advised to stay clear of the surrounding area.
Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard bearing messages from the German Embassy met with Dr Alfred Zimmermann Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Count Montgelas to discuss the German American sit uation. Gottlieb von Jagow joined part of the talks and Zimmermann later voiced satisfaction with prospects for an amicable settlement.
Seven bathers mainly from Philadelphia summer colony drowned in rough Atlantic City surf after a huge wave and undertow. One more man died when six fishing smacks capsized near Mississippi Avenue, as guards and volunteers battled to save others.
Washington plans new representations to Great Britain over misuse of the American flag by British merchant ships. The note will address interruptions to neutral commerce and informs the London Foreign Office of complaints about British steamers displaying the American flag.
The Stein equal rights bill for negroes was vetoed by the Governor citing constitutional violation. He argues the measure alters the original bill against constitutional provisions.
Fifteen people die and many are injured after a violent wind and hail storm centered in Missouri and Kansas. In Arkansas two children perish and twenty five are ill from pellagra at the Baptist Orphanage in Monticello.
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