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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
The article notes Taft's election sparked industrial activity with mills reopening and thousands of jobs reappearing. It argues accusations of bribery were mere fear of policy change and credits Republican plans for restoring business confidence. The piece predicts renewed national prosperity after the previous panic.
A Philadelphia Republican caucus adopted unanimous resolutions endorsing United States Senator Penrose for re election to the Senate. The meeting, held at the City Committee headquarters, discussed issues to be faced by the Legislature convening in January.
The fiscal year ended June 30 shows 34 333 deaths among Civil War survivors on the pension list reducing the roll to 628 084. Total pensioners at year end 951 687. Expenditures for pensions 153 093 086 with legislative increases raising the annual value to 159 495 701, up 18 644 821 from last year. This was the bureau's largest yearly expenditure.
Discussion grows over Fort Stanwix treaty of 1873 granting Indians broad hunting rights and a recent Legislature trespass law on posted farms. The conflict could be decided by the courts if an Indian hunted on posted land.
The Comptroller of the Currency will establish a quiz class for bank directors to gauge understanding and performance of duties. The move aims to ensure directors know if they direct, amid recent financiering concerns.
Official tallies show Republican W. E. Rice securing 5 800 votes in Warren and 1 303 in Forest for a total 7 103. Prohibition candidate Stevenson trails with 791 in Warren and 182 in Forest, totaling 973.
A viewpoint asserts that many people view the sole necessity as laws favoring their own class. The remark frames legislative action as a priority to secure sectional advantages and social standing.
The article notes that work on the platform for the 1912 event has already started in Lincoln Nebraska, with preparations underway and no doubt indicating a timely project commencement.
The piece contrasts broad Balkan warfare with a war waged by Balkan generals. It underscores that high command rivalries shape campaigns, unlike civilian front lines, and examines how leadership decisions influence regional outcomes.
A cryptic line notes Mother Holland leaning toward sparing the shingle while spoiling Cas tro in a puzzling context. The fragment hints at a strategy or outcome involving these named subjects, though specifics remain unclear.
The article reports a Republican victory and outlines tariff revisions led by Payne to reduce steel and wool tariffs and to advance postal savings banks and parcel delivery. It cites export and import data, railway earnings, bank exchanges, and commercial failures as context for the 1908 economic outlook.
The article notes rising demand for manufactured goods and a shrinking idle machinery pool with fewer unemployed as stocks deplete and business expands. Confidence is partly restored with cautious commercial activity, while securities speculation has cooled with regular market reactions and railway shares rising markedly. Weather disruptions affect retail distribution of seasonal goods.
Chief Examiner Finch and EK W Lawrence report no improper delay by United States Attorney Dunkle in pursuing indictments against J B F Rinehart ex cashier of Farmers Drovers National Bank Waynesburg Pa. Cases continued to Jan 4 1909 due to Starek limited time and bank record difficulties.
The 1907 value of U S mineral products reached 2 069 289 196 up 165 282 162 from 1906 about 8 68 percent. Coal and iron alone account for about 55 percent of the total with copper clay products and petroleum adding about 22 percent. Coal value 614 798 888 and iron 529 958 000 lead the list.
Review of Reviews notes Bulgaria’s independence from Turkey with Ferdinand crowned czar while Austria annexes Bosnia and Herzegovina. The piece describes a volatile Balkan region, with Balkan nations and Great Powers poised for possible war as decisions rest with European chancelleries.
The report shows Pennsylvania tops the states with mineral products valued at $657,783,345. Ohio ranks second at $207,657,339 and Illinois third at $145,768,464 for 1907. Copper, clay products, and petroleum are major contributors to Pennsylvania's lead.
A reader describes crafting a bolster roll from a discarded cheese box used as the frame. Twelve inch diameter circles form the ends with fifty three inch strips nailed around to create a hollow cylinder. A wire circle at the center provides strength and the ends are padded before wrapping the frame in coarse white muslin for decoration.
A short note describes turkey loaf as a favorite, delicious dish for informal suppers. It mentions a roasted turkey and implies a straightforward preparation suitable for home cooks.
The text describes slicing and boiling bones to make stock while using small meat for loaf. Add a spoonful of melted gelatin to seasoned stock, arrange turkey pieces in a mold, and pour stock over. Garnish with olives and nut or stuffing balls with boiled rice and cranberry jelly on top.
Public documents are available at the newspaper office for subscribers. Titles include Statistical Record of the Progress of the United States and Cost Capitalization and Estimated Value of American Railways by Slasom Thompson. Other items cited include Paris Green Inspection by the Pa Dept of Agriculture and the Annual Report of the Pennsylvania Society for Prevention of Tuberculosis.
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