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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
4
The author argues advertising is essential for success, noting millions of goods sit unsold until properly promoted. Discounts the idea of flashy campaigns, urging steady, judicious spending as markets grow, while warning against neglect and mismanagement that can doom a firm.
A Warren county jury found John M. Andrews guilty of first degree murder after a trial stressed by alibi questions. The defense argued movements between 8 and 9 PM on January 57 1911, but the jury accepted the Commonwealths case and a motion for a new trial is anticipated, with continuance expected for months.
The Warren Mirror shows Mrs George Wilbert in a picture suggesting George Wilbert jumped his divorce claim without formal proceedings, as noted by the Oil City Blizzard.
Governor Dix signed Senator Sullivan’s bill establishing the state fire marshal with a $7000 salary and a five year term. The marshal will be appointed by the governor with Senate consent within 30 days and will have an office at the Capitol. The official enforces fire laws statewide except New York City and may appoint deputies and staff.
The Cunningham coal claims in Alaska were declared invalid and cancelled by Fred Dennett, commissioner of the general land office. The decision sustains the Ballinger Pinchot controversy dispute between Gifford Pinchot and Louis R. Gravis against patenting of these claims.
Robbers blasted the Wellsville mill safe owned by J P Tompkins and Son on Saturday morning using horse blankets to muffle the blast. The door was blown off and notes, papers, and about $30 in cash taken, while the books of account remained undisturbed.
A letter from Guy H. Clark, cashier of the First National Bank at Earlville, claimed a $48000 shortage after he was believed to be visiting an ill daughter in Saranac Lake. Bank examiners confirmed the loss and Clark was later found not to be at his daughter's location.
Mrs Emma M Tyler testified that her husband George H Tyler stayed out late and failed to explain his whereabouts. The couple married in Springfield Ohio in 1899, have one child, and the decree grants custody to Emma with no alimony or property adjustments. Separation occurred three years ago.
In Albany Governor Dix vetoed Assemblyman Sweet’s bill that would bar actions against the state agricultural society and other fairs unless a certified statement of the action’s cause is filed. The veto blocks limitations on negligence claims against agricultural groups.
Michael Mondrone was held for the Brocton grand jury on a second degree murder charge connected to the killing of Reuben Pooler. A separate examination for Raffaele Capaccio, detained at the same time, is scheduled for August 1.
Lincoln Beachey lifted off from the Eastern section of Niagara Falls and charted a route toward the Northern outskirts before circling toward the falls and performing a series of dips and rolls high above the gorge He then returned northward and landed within a few hundred feet of Tuesday's touchdown on the Canadian side.
Robbers hit the Knox ville Pennsylvania post office early Saturday and escaped with 100 dollars in cash and 860 dollars in stamps. A muffled explosion-like noise was reported around 2 am and two unfamiliar men were later seen leaving the building.
A Standard Oil tank at Olean New York holding 20 000 barrels of oil valued at 59 900 dollars was struck during a severe electric storm and set ablaze after being pierced with a cannon to drain the oil into trenches. The tank is valued at 8 000 dollars.
Ten cases of smallpox found in Tomstown near Waynesboro Pennsylvania as of June 29 with eight in the Bonar family and two in neighboring homes. Dr H X Bonedrake treats patients while state health physician Dr B F Royer quarantines suspects and vaccinates willing residents.
The eighth annual convention of the New York State Fire Chief's Association closed in Glens Falls. Officers elected include President D. J. Sullivan of Utica, Vice President John Mack of Glens Falls, Secretary and Treasurer Henry R. Yates of Schenectady, Directors Thomas O'Connor of Schenectady and A. P. Spitzer of Scotia.
Albany June 29 Attorney General Carmody promotes his second deputy Henry S Bacon of Rochester to first deputy succeeding J A Kellogg of Glens Falls Kellogg was recently named a supreme court justice by Governor Dix
Charles A. Graves aged 20 a Champion New York farmer was attacked by a bull suffering fractures to his collarbone shoulder breastbone and five ribs in the incident.
St Marys Ohio June 29 A 13 year old named John Fischer wandered from a second story bedroom window in his sleep and fell 15 feet to a gravel walk. He was found still sleeping and later aroused without injury.
In Pittsburg on June 29, clubs faced complaints from wives and mothers about late returns. A citywide notice banned serving drinks after 1 o clock in the morning, issued by Superintendent of Police McQuaide and expected to be strictly enforced.
Louisville shuts down saloons from midnight tonight through Sunday midnight in response to the Democratic primary on Saturday. Major local saloons coordinate to reopen after the election period ends. The move affects bar hours and public nightlife in the city for the weekend.
Government inventory in Lisbon reports vast church wealth. The patriarchate of Lisbon reveals many jeweled saints images with stones. a St Anthony statue holds 4120 diamonds and rubies valued at 600000 dollars and a St Concepcion statue is said to be worth 260000 dollars.
Reading report says Hessian fly damages Berks County wheat with fears of total crop failure. Ex Sheriff Fahrenbach, owning four Bornville farms, cites unprecedented fly abundance and predicts severe losses for his wheat this season.
The White House announced that the Anglo American arbitration treaty has been agreed in all major provisions. Only a few minor details remain to be settled between the state department and the British foreign office.
Storm damage across Warren causes hundreds in losses with flooded gardens and shattered forest trees. Martin Mailia faces a 300 dollar fine and 70 days in jail for liquor offenses. Emil Carlson fined 50 dollars for assault. Warren officials debate Keister bill veto impact on election officer pay.
A Missouri editor condenses the Supreme Court ruling in the Standard Oil case into plain English calling for readers to be reasonable and fair in interpreting the decision. The synopsis emphasizes practical clarity over legal jargon.
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