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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
2
Readable items report fake emeralds in New York markets, power cuts in Chicago suburbs from a Calumet river dredge, looming Illinois coal mine lockout, and maritime losses near Cayman Islands. Also noted are campaigns, arrests, fires, and notable deaths across the United States and abroad.
Washington report shows 16,009,361 pupils in public schools, 20 percent of the population, with total system cost $251,457,625 and per capita $3.15. Male teachers fell to 26 percent. average monthly pay rose to $49.98 for men and $40.51 for women. Enrollment in private schools cited at 1,093,876. grand total 18,187,913.
A Missouri Pacific world’s fair special rear ended another section at Tipton Missouri. Three people were killed and 12 injured as Section 2 blinded by a yard headlight struck Section 1 causing extensive damage to Pullman cars. The disaster was blamed on the engineer and conductor of the second section.
In Latrobe Pennsylvania on October 31 Floyd Anthony conductor died after a fight aboard a street car with five Italian men. He ordered a window closed when he was stabbed multiple times and the assailants fled after pulling the bell rope.
Masontown Pennsylvania report of a second murder within 24 hours. Steve Borok from the Bessemer coke plant described seeing three men scuffle on an oven late Saturday night. Two men jumped away as flames erupted. coroner Hagan ordered the oven drawn and found blackened bones.
Albany residents from all classes joined a daylong Halloween celebration imitating New Orleans Mardi Gras. Crowds lined orange white and green decorated streets as a Queen Titania crowned on the capitol steps. Four city gates opened in sequence followed by parades and an automobile masquerade ending with many floats.
A four story Continental Savings Bank building at 18 Madison Street Memphis collapsed at 10 AM burying several in debris. One man, a black saloon porter, was killed and carpenter Joseph Fischer suffered serious injuries. Workers nearby escaped as the structure fell in a loud crash. All occupants are accounted for.
Judge Parker made his first platform appearance away from Esopus since his nomination as the Democratic candidate for president. In a monster mass meeting at Madison Square Garden he was met with unprecedented enthusiasm as preachers and speakers hailed him. He spoke about campaign fund methods and attacked Republican opponents, plus tariff and trusts.
Roy Knabbenshue of Toledo in command of the airship California Arrow circling the Cascades above the World’s Fair grounds covers 3.4 miles at 2,000 feet. He starts at 3:37 p.m. and lands at 4:05 p.m., returning to the launch point and settling 100 feet west after the final approach amid cheering crowds. Also, France and the United States plan to negotiate the Hay Jusserand arbitration treaty in Washington after the election, seeking a in line with the British French pact.
New York November 1 Bishop M C G Harris missionary bishop for the Methodist Episcopal church at Tokio urges support for families of Japanese soldiers at the front. He said the appeal comes from concern for conditions there and that any offering would be gladly received at the weekly meeting of the Methodist Preachers association.
Telegrams from Mukden and Port Arthur recount heavy Japanese bombardment on Buddhist temple hill with close combat and hand to hand fighting. Russian artillery halted the advance. Japanese finally seized the hill but could not hold it amid Russian fire.
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate both Japanese and Russian forces south of Mukden are poised to resume hostilities. Kuropatkin notes Japanese reinforcements from Fengwang Cheng and progress toward offensive action east and west of the railway. Port Arthur lines show stubborn defense as Japanese parallels press Russian fortifications.
Tokio dispatches state the October 24 assault on Port Arthur continued on October 29 with increasing besieger fire. Shakhe river fighting remains cautious with Japan more active on Russian positions.
London experiences a war panic amid reports of Russian Baltic squadron activity and fears over the North Sea affair. Officials say negotiations with Russia are progressing well and the Hague peace commission is nearly settled, while sensational extras flood the streets despite no justification for the alarm.
The cone on Mount Vesuvius crater formed in the recent eruption collapsed with a tremendous roar. Explosions shook the mountain as an immense black column rose and spread, sending ashes over the surrounding country within about 25 miles. The disturbance lasted briefly.
Four bandits rode into Cody Wyoming and raided the First National Bank. Cashier R. R. Middaugh refused the robbers demand for money and was shot dead. The robbers fled as townspeople gave chase.
Thomas Muir and his mother of Plainfield New Jersey awaken in St Louis at the same moment to nervous unease and learn by telegram that Muir's brother died the same hour after a fall from a ladder, inspiring belief in telepathy.
Mrs Pare of Glasgow Kentucky describes kidney trouble with back pain variable secretions and scalding urination. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with regulating secretions normalizing color and banishing inflammation. Sold by dealers 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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