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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
4
The governor signed last Tuesday the press-muzzle bill after a lengthy statement justifying the action. He argues for the law while critics call the move unwise and a disappointment to his friends and supporters, accusing him of littleness and revenge.
More than fifteen thousand rural free delivery letter carriers will lay down their burdens on May 30 to observe Decoration Day the first time since RFD service began. The notice also states Pacific cable completion on July 4 will allow direct Manila to San Francisco dispatches. Eight million Bibles are printed annually and read in over four hundred tongues, with Bible societies cited for global gospel outreach.
Cleveland says he will not carry the Democratic banner for a fourth time in a Democratic contest. His candidacy lacks West favor as insiders note the gap between not desirous and will pot. Meanwhile a party swing plans another Junketing trip to Boston to honor the Bunker Hill fight next June, with the Independence bell moving to the ceremony.
Since May 1 1896 money in circulation rose from 1 540 007 082 to 2 374 353 720 over 834 000 000 or 54 percent. American farmers ship 56 percent of wheat abroad with England paying 67 million in 1901. 1903 wheat harvest expected to set records. State Department of Factory Inspection fights sweat shops and unsanitary clothing laws. European royal families favor American dentistry.
A brief note urges a soaking rain to quell continuing wildfires. The writer likens forest fires to an ongoing serial tale, stressing destruction over fascination and underscoring the need for relief.
A Harrisburg dispatch reports a new law bars officers and board members of state institutions from selling supplies to those institutions or serving as agents for supplies. It targets trustees who profited from such sales and carries a fine up to 500 dollars or a year in jail. Governors Pennypacker will appoint successors as trustees resign. The law covers all Pennsylvania state aid institutions.
Hon W F Hill, Master of Pennsylvania State Grange, resides temporarily at Mont Alto for Mrs Hill. The road bill passed by the Legislature yields a state appropriation and its distribution to communities by road miles. Four new granges organized in April: Mercer, Armstrong, Clarion, and McKean counties. Sixteen new granges since January 1, 1903. Columbus Grange No 875 Warren County held two notable meetings with degree instruction and harvest feast.
A resolution by the Reading Ministerial Association condemns extravagant funeral flower purchases. It urges simple, inexpensive tributes as tastier, more tasteful and appropriate, and calls clergy and public to cooperate in shaping ceremonies toward consolation and modesty.
Gov Pennypacker approves a law dated April 22, 1903 allowing farmers to sell their own produce without licensing fees in boroughs or cities. The act prohibits local taxes or license charges on farmer sellers and repeals inconsistent laws.
The Pittsburg Post dismisses Cleveland as a Democratic nominee claiming the notion is nonsense. The Philadelphia Press reporters say most people deem any Democratic candidate talk a waste of time and that the country has no use for another Democratic President.
The proposal nominates Senator Penrose as State Chairman to succeed Senator Quay with Col. W R Andrews urged as the capable workman if Penrose is selected. Some papers may misprint as widow lady or imply a future for someone, acknowledging that mistakes will occur.
Letter carriers will drop shirtwaist uniforms in hot weather. A neat gray coat is substituted for the shirtwaist, changing their summer attire to cooler outerwear.
Summer boarder arrangements urged via Dunkirk Allegheny Valley Pittsburg Railroad. Inquiries should go to the ticket agent for rates and capacity or to A. J. Smith, G P and T A Cleveland for blanks. Rentable cottages are to be advised to the railroad.
Jacob Keller the tailor offers cash only sales closing out 1000 yards of cloth for rain day skirts in 30 distinct shades.
A compiled list shows transfers of properties across Elk, Warren, Pittsfield, Sugar Grove, and surrounding towns. Buyers include Alfred Larson, Rudolph Spute, Melvina J. Lacy, Frank B. Corell, Alick Johnson, Albert Johnson, and many others with recorded sums from 45 to 2,700 dollars under various estates and partnerships.
From today through June 15 Erie Railroad unveils extremely low rate excursion tickets to all California points. Rates claimed as lowest ever offered. Pullman accommodations and further information available from Erie ticket agents or F H Garfield D P A Jamestown NY.
At cost 1000 yards of cloth for cash only. Jacob Keller the Tailor begins June 1 1903 offering 1000 mile refund tickets valid one year for owner use on Pennsylvania and Erie lines with 150 pounds baggage allowance. Agents provide details. Also notices about paper prices and local humor noted. 954 weekly papers and 49 other periodicals published in Pennsylvania.
Agents from the Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburg Railroad are selling reduced round trip tickets every Sunday during spring and summer for travel between points, allowing passengers to go and return the same day.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced excursion tickets from all stations to San Francisco or Los Angeles from May 11 to 17 with return validity to July 15. Tickets must be validated for return passage with a fifty cent fee. Consult ticket agents for rates routes and conditions.
On May 19 and June 2 16 July 7 21 Aug 4 18 Sept 1 and 15 the Erie railroad will sell one way low rate excursion tickets to the South Southwest West and Northwest including Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Maps timetables and details available from any Erie Ticket Agent or F H Garfield P A Jamestown NY.
Monogram stationery in latest styles of paper and envelopes available at The Mall Office. Good stock, low prices, samples shown and orders taken.
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