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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
4
The state backed John Sheatz for State Treasurer by a decisive Republican majority, with estimates of the plurality ranging from 80,000 to 175,000. Officials will confirm exact counts. The win boosts Republican credibility nationwide and reinforces Pennsylvania as a steadfast supporter in the 1908 presidential year.
Dauphin county court fixed January 27 to begin trials of several individuals charged with fraud and conspiracy in the state capitol scandal. The delay disappointed the public and sparked resentment toward Pennsylvania criminal statutes and the handling of the cases. The Pittsburg Gazette-Times notes the voices urging earlier action and hints at broader public concern.
A casual guide urges patrons to adopt proper post office behavior. It advises bracing for your box, keeping feet wide, taking time to open letters, and scrutinizing envelopes while remaining in place. It notes others wait with idle curiosity and will understand rules if followed.
Washington Postmaster General Meyer outlines congressional recommendations for parcels post, rural parcels post, and postal savings banks. He urges 16 cent domestic parcels and 12 cent foreign parcels, plus a rural rate of 5 cents first pound and 2 cents each additional pound. He also proposes postal savings banks with 2 percent interest, depositing funds with national banks to aid commerce.
The Washington Post Office department announces six cent Reply Coupons for foreign correspondence. Coupons must be exchanged abroad for a postage stamp of the corresponding country, and are not valid for postage themselves. Countries listed include Germany, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, France, Great Britain, Greece, Japan, Mexico, Norway, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, and others.
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The 1906 yearbook review notes rapid state forestry gains with more than 20 states appointing forest officers and 10 creating state reservations. Pennsylvania nurseries expanded, seedling planting, and large land purchases funded. railroads and companies establish foresters and planting programs across several counties.
The piece notes a steady decline in pension disbursements from 1905 to 1907 as Civil War veterans pass away. It contrasts pensions for older veterans with newer Spanish War pensions, citing totals around 139 million dollars in 1905–1906 and highlighting the vast cumulative sum paid to veterans, surpassing major economic benchmarks.
Labor shortages hit the creamery trade as the Pennsylvania State College Dairy School reports high demand for creamery butter-makers cheese-makers and dairy farmers. Winter courses start December 3 and run to February 26 covering bacteriology dairy chemistry and practical dairy processes.
The program dedicates half each day to hands on work with milk and cream from ninety farms. Experienced creameries and cheese factory helpers gain better prospects for next season. Prof H Van Norman leads these courses as part of five winter offerings.
Elizabeth Brown of Bradford is elected Supreme Post Commander with Nellie Lougsbury of Warren as successor Great Recorder and Minnie Burgin of Philadelphia as Great Finance Keeper. Warren remains state HQ. Mrs. Richards of Erie injured after being struck by a horse near Thirteenth and State streets. Warren defeats Titusville 34 to 5 in a rain soaked football at Recreation Park. Brokenstraw Creek sewage pollution warned. cattle should not drink river water. Philomel open meeting at Mrs. Lindsey’s home. out of town guests listed. Otto Knapp family heads south to Florida for winter. George Priestley arrives from Bartlesville and joins producer committee in D C. Sunday School rally banquet at First M E church features Rev H G Ogden. Kane’s new Baptist church dedicated with $5,000 pledged. Mall ads urged for shoppers. Cornplanter Refinery fire feared from explosion destroys filter house and stock buildings. 51 Masonic Royal Arch members visit Jamestown by trolley.
In Conewango on the 20th instant Rev J N Henry joined Adam Shutt of Youngsville to Sarah E Watts of Conewango. At Carver House on the 23rd by John Ditmars Esq R S Douglas and Miss Mott both of Mead Township Warren Co Pa. In Corydon on the 4th by Rev Mr Bliss Joseph Brown and Helen A Case both of Corydon. Conenango Division last week elected officers for the ensuing quarter with W P Rev John Sailor as President and other posts filled by Walter G Sill John J Taylor and others.
Local report notes Jerome B. Carver is put on track to run for Auditor replacing Clemons who declined. The message adds Clemons is a capable businessman and popular, but unable to run.
In Columbus Pennsylvania authorities report five prisoners to be taken to jail. Suspects linked to breaks at Clymer North East Lottsville and Mayville were rounded up after the incidents.
The walls are completed and the roof is being added to the new German Methodist church, marking a significant milestone in the construction progress.
Warren Market listing corrected weekly by L. F. Watson presents numbers 34 75 75 in a compact market summary.
Pittsburg markets show dull business with limited transactions as river levels fall. Flour sold at 3.58 to 3.75 per barrel, cheese at 6 to 6.25 cents, hog futures for November at 5.40 to 5.45, bacon quotes 10 to 12 cents, salt 1.10 per barrel, oils and grains with varied bids, sugar and coffee futures listed, and molasses at 25 cents per gallon.
The Pennsylvania State College launches a twelve week winter course in Poultry-keeping starting December 3, 1907. J W Clark of Dainsville Ontario, a leading poultry raiser and prize winner, will instruct on breeding feeding breeds care and management. Prof T I Mairs directs the course with practical exercises in dressing incubation and poultry housing.
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