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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
4
The Chester Times argues against replacing hanging with the electric chair in Pennsylvania. It says juries must face murder cases without perjury and calls for stricter penology focused on protecting potential victims rather than cosmetic method changes.
The article reports Prof Clyde S Knapp re elected County Superintendent of Schools by unanimous vote, praising his past management and noting elevated school standards and strong familiarity with district needs. The paper extends congratulations and hopes for continued cooperative relations during his new term.
The National Suit and Skirt Manufacturer's Association meeting in Toledo declares hobble skirts and other freak styles to be discontinued. Next fall will bring styles closer to normal.
The Mail reports representative Jos A Schofield secured copies of every law enacted by the legislature and signed by Governor Tener, highlighting official access to recent statutes.
The Roosevelt tour drew huge crowds from Arizona to California and Wisconsin as supporters praised his honesty and courage. Editorials say press suppression failed to diminish his appeal, with Chicago audiences on Washington's Birthday showing strong backing and belief he could win.
The Warren board elected Professor R. T. Adams as superintendent. Voters expected and desired his appointment given his prior administration, scholarly diligence, and dedication to duties. He is regarded as a gentleman, ambitious, untiring, and popular with teachers, promising rapid school progress.
The Aero Club of America urges strict laws to curb air joy riding after noting growing risks from unauthorized piloting of ownerless aircraft. They compare it to past bicycle and automobile theft fears and call for penalties stronger than those for auto joy riding. England builds a new super-Dreadnought as naval arms race continues.
Governor Tenet battles a flood of charters requisitions and routine matters piling up at the Executive Mansion and Department. A steady stream of visitors comes from 9 a.m. to sunset as he handles mail before the Capitol and sometimes works late, the first governor to do so after night sessions.
The Warren Electric Light Co. has completed pole setting and will string wires for Gladerun lighting soon. Local items include a Hens flock laying 2818 eggs in March and April, injuries at the blacksmith shop, and multiple community notices from Epworth League to Memorial Day planning.
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