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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
6
Senators Lane Kenyon Ashurst and others criticized the Rockefeller record as Clayton of the Judiciary Committee reports the administration omnibus anti trust bill favorably to the House. A rule was offered to expedite consideration next week.
At the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in New Haven James D Brown testifies the New Haven lent 2 6 25 million to the New England Navigation Co in 1911 and 2 million in 1912 to fund large dividends. In New York the Becker murder trial enters a second phase with venue and contempt motions debated.
The U S government orders surrender of arms in the Colorado strike zone with Maj Holbrook enforcing disarmament and saloon closures. A Trinidad coroner’s inquest blames militia or guards for Ludlow deaths. Colorado Senate censures Gov Ammons over strike handling amid broader labor disputes. Express earnings fall as parcel post grows. April business fails rise from March. U S agriculture notes record winter wheat prospects. Subscribe to Warren Mail.
Pittsburgh, fifth in U S population, hosts a trade extension tour by the Chamber of Commerce. The mission promotes an Ohio River and Lake Erie ship canal and expands Pittsburgh’s commerce reach across western Pennsylvania and western New York. Leaders Albert Logan W T Todd J W Jones A H Boyd join the excursion, with local committees planning welcoming receptions.
The article warns that many wells and springs are polluted and can spread typhoid and dysentery. It stresses locating wells away from cesspools, covering open wells, and the risk of pollution traveling through rock fissures. It argues water protection is cheaper than medical costs from disease.
Philadelphia observer J. L. W. Birkinbine warns U S could face trouble in a Mexican war. He notes Mexicans seldom sleep and rely on tortillas for subsistence while cigars or cigarettes remain essential. He questions bravery and praises officers’ ambitions amid a largely Indian rank.
The Warren Mail advertises a two year subscription for one dollar in advance, inviting readers to sign up for early access to local news and announcements.
The Crawford County bar unanimously supports Judge Prather for the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Born November 28, 1866 in Troy Township, Crawford County, he entered law in 1896 and served as Crawford County President Judge from 1908. He is described as a representative of the plain people with a focus on fairness.
About 1,200 Scouts in New York district ready as volunteers for U S troops if war with Mexico occurs. Most are 18 and trained by Majors Physioc and McAlpin, with extensive drill, first aid, hygiene, marksmanship, and use of 22 rifle. Naval detachment in district grows to support naval reserve.
New York court records reveal Henry C. Bolz files for separation after his wife served beef stew for weeks. The couple had been married 22 years.
In Yonkers New York Mrs Marion Roden sues for divorce after discovering a side comb in her husband’s pocket. The court finds in her favor citing the discovery as basis for dissolution of the marriage.
Berlin physiologist Max Rubner argues the American sandwich, popular in German cities, is not economical. The Journal of the American Medical Association notes a palatable sandwich costs less but yields far fewer nutrients than meals, with 25 cents buying 103 grams of protein calories in a public eating house versus 30 in a sandwich. He says boosting purchasing power for better nutrition cannot rely on cheap counters.
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