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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
4
The article lauds Warren for leading a Red Cross fund drive that raised over 100000, with a strong public-spirited group backing her and promising to support future worthy projects. It compares cities to individuals, praising proactive communities and noting national issues like food waste and war materials.
Advice urges prepping for canning season with emphasis on dry vegetables and preserved foods. Promotes concentration on efficient jars and heat, noting care and cleanliness as key. Encourages showcasing canned evidence on the dinner table to brag about a garden through winter.
Marcus M. Marks argues for advancing clocks to gain an extra hour daily for gardening and energy savings. He cites wartime trials in England Germany and others, noting increased food production, reduced lighting costs, and broader social benefits, urging U S Congress to act with President Wilson's backing.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 15 cent per ton increase on bituminous coal from Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Tennessee and Ohio to points east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio river. The new rates take effect July 1 and are seen by railroad men as a sign of possible broader relief for eastern carriers seeking a 15 percent general rate raise.
June 27 Springfield engineers C. P. Littler 45 and Otto Kirshh fireman died when a Detroit To Ironton freight crashed through a burning trestle near Waverly Ohio. Brakeman L R Shafer of Springfield leaped but injured himself with a concussion. Fire believed caused by a preceding train. railroad official cites possible incendiary origin.
In Lorain Ohio on June 27 Mrs Mary Kugdulak 65 was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train while seated on the track eating lunch with her granddaughter Margaret Krojec who was also injured. Kugdulak was the first woman section hand in the country to die after the B and O began employing women for track work.
Twenty five suffragists will be arraigned in the police court today for disturbing the peace by displaying suffrage banners in front of the White House. Nine more women were arrested yesterday and each posted $25 collateral for their court appearance.
Leonard M. Wallstein running Mayor Mitchel’s inquiry said he will seek a trial for Detective Sergeant John Lagarenne on gross and wilful negligence in the Ruth Cruger case. Lagarenne offered evasive replies during cross examination as Commissioner Woods pressed for truth.
Dr Henry J Waters president of Kansas State Agricultural College and Kansas council of defense announced a campaign to plant 10 000 000 acres of wheat in Kansas next fall. Demonstration trains with experts will tour the state to teach soil preparation and seeding methods.
The Neues Wiener Tagblatt reports Count Clam-Martinic who recently resigned as Austrian premier has rejoined military service as colonel and will serve as military governor of Montenegro.
In New London on June 27 an entire Connecticut infantry company stationed at Norwich is quarantined due to cerebrospinal meningitis in Michael Marietta of New Britain. Several Camp Dewey junior reserves under observation were discharged after medical review.
Secretary Baker advised the House that special rifle making machinery costing 960 000 must be secured immediately to properly equip the new arm for rapid service abroad. A bill to authorize the appropriation will likely be introduced at once.
In New York on June 28 a young couple eloped from Little Falls with seven cents. Policeman Phelan arrested Gabriel Lawrence, 18, a chauffeur, and Nellie Greason, 17, of St Johnsville, N Y, who worked in a mill there near Bronx Park.
Potato prices fell to 4 dollars a barrel in New York as rail and steamship lines dumped thousands of bushels from the eastern coast. Wholesalers report a 59 cent daily drop over the past week, down from 12 pounds per barrel earlier.
Lorain Ohio June 28 fires under the open hearth furnaces at the J C Cromwell Steel company will be lighted next Monday the company will begin making steel July 25 builders are working day and night to finish the new factory
In Providence Rhode Island on June 28 the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad was fined 350 dollars in federal court for failing to feed and water several hog carloads while in transit from Dewitt New York to Providence.
In Warren County Common Pleas No 50 March Term 1917 Mary R Tribout Libellant vs Edward J Tribout Respondent you are notified to appear in person before the court at the Court House Warren Borough on the first Monday in August the 6th to answer the complaint and show cause why a divorce should not be granted per the libel and acts of assembly Jun 28 July 5 12 19
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