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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
4
The proclamation fixes November 28 as a day for thanksgiving and prayer. It notes a year of harvests and prosperity, freedom from pestilence, divine protection, and urges worship, family gatherings, prayers for strength and duties, and a charitable remembrance of the poor and afflicted.
The State Department posted official results from the Pennsylvania State Treasurer race. Reelected incumbent Ree and Stevenson lead with 459,965 and 245,830 votes respectively, while Sheatz trails at 147,228 and other candidates total 103,047. The combined total shows a clear plurality for the winner amid a complex vote tally.
The report notes oil men challenging Interior Department rulings on Indian Territory leases as draconian and damaging to development. Rural carriers face hard travel on rough roads while liquor and prohibition debates stir state opinions. Texas growth in population industry railways and banks is cited by Governor Campbell. Miner McCabe’s dramatic rescue from Draper Colliery prompts optimistic digging. Morai: Don't debate-dig.
George B. Cortelyou keynoted a reception by the Merchants' Association of New York marking its tenth anniversary. He urged returning hoarded funds to banks and expanding labor-employer cooperation to aid national recovery and employment after the financial storm. He warned against excessive banking exactions and highlighted losses from misplaced funds during the crisis.
Liberal gold receipts and higher bank note circulation ease New York stress while the interior faces currency scarcity. Exports rise with farm staples aiding credits abroad. October export value around 31,000,000,000. November rail earnings up 0.7 percent. bank exchanges fall sharply. manufacturing and failures show uneven relief. Silk paper reference ends.
Local ad notes good stock of coal available at the Quaker Hill coal mine in Scandia Pa. Buyer can subscribe for the Matix publication. Contact details not provided.
A long list of property transfers records numerous buyers and sellers in Warren and surrounding areas. Amounts range from $1 to $3,500 with properties in Mead Meadville Clarendon South West Pine Grove Youngsville and other townships. Notable parties include E D Alling David R Titus Louisa L Miller and J M Hadley with multiple estates and firms such as Carlock Banking Co and Walker Ice Cream Co listed.
The Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph says a local option bill is certain to pass, with public opinion demanding it. Rural communities seek the privilege to accept or reject saloons as individuals choose to drink, and the new law is viewed as likely to pass. A separate notice from the Game Commission clarifies that automatic guns for killing game are prohibited except pump and lever actions.
The Inter State Commerce Commission reports 81,286 railway casualties in the year ending June 30 last. Of these, 5,000 were killed and 76,286 injured, up from the prior year by 10,352 total. Includes only on duty passenger and employee accidents on or about trains.
A long list of residents from Warren, Spring Creek, Sugar Grove, and surrounding towns is recorded with occupations including farmers, blacksmiths, merchants, laborers, and clerks. The document also notes Traverse First and Second Week schedules with numerous local workers and tradespeople listed by name and town.
Five year old Lloyd Brennan, son of Mr and Mrs Michael H Brennan of Pennsylvania Avenue West, was near a railroad crossing when a freight train passed. He touched the cars and was thrown by suction. a wheel crushed his heel. He was taken to Emergency Hospital where the foot was amputated at the ankle.
Classified note announces bounty blanks available for purchase at The Mail office. Details specify simple ordering and pricing terms. Items are described as blank forms suitable for notices and advertisements. Readers are invited to inquire at the newspaper office for rates and delivery options.
The county election results show a Whig county commissioner and a Whig sheriff with small margins, while the Democratic state ticket leads by about 150. Independents and anti caucus sentiment rise as voters act independently. Letters from Salt Lake City report steady travel toward the land of gold, though no major news. The harvest is bountiful with excellent crops and dairy prices remain high.
The U S Grand Lodge in Baltimore elected officers for the order with Wilmot G DeSaussure named Grand Sire from South Carolina Horace A Manchester from Rhode Island named Deputy Grand Sire James L Ridgely of Maryland named Grand Secretary and Joshua Van Sant of Maryland named Grand Treasurer.
The Duke of Wellington has died at 84. He was the fourth son of the Earl of Mornington and graduated from the military college at Angiers in France in his 28th year. He entered the British army as an ensign. Mr. Tanner is making brick walks in front of part of his buildings. They are very nice.
On July 8 in Oregon a young man named Nelson Wood, age 22, from Freehold township, was en route to California. In Carroll New York on September 26 Isaac Wallace aged 55 died of cholera.
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