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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
3
A philosophical critique denounces standing armies as murderous, arguing rulers mislead masses about the honor of arming and deploying soldiers. The piece condemns taxation and military service as immoral, urging individuals to oppose and end such state violence.
A fragmentary 19th century ideal describes the cultured man as quick in perception with broad sympathies and wide affinities. He is independent yet deferential, loving truth and candor with moderation and proportion, courageous but gentle, pursuing culture in society not in isolation.
William L Tomlins discusses the power and purpose of song within life and work. He argues music should uplift the spirit, purify character, and unite rich and poor, urging a pedagogy of singing for children to foster harmonious, moral growth.
A prominent Chicago physician cautions against entertaining infants to amuse parents or friends. He warns such displays injure the infant’s nervous system and digestion, risking lasting health harm rather than benefiting the child.
Charles Benjamin Farwell a Chicago merchant and former Republican congressman died at his country home in Lake Forest at 6 45 am on Wednesday. He was 80 and pneumonia caused his death after months of declining strength. Farwell born in Painted Post New York in 1823 came to Illinois in 1844 and built a large real estate banking and dry goods business with J W Farwell Co He served in the Forty Third Forty Seventh Congress and later the Forty Seventh and Forty Fourth terms as a legislator and held chairs on manufactures and banking and currency. He retired then returned to public life in 1880 serving until 1891.
Cincinnati September 25 Joseph Monger manager of a touring company shooting three actors after a performance at the Robinson opera house He called a meeting for settlement then returned with two revolvers and fired ten shots Bert Haverly and his wife and Longfellow were wounded none seriously The shooting followed a week of strange behavior and Monger is jailed.
Fourteen Pillsbury-Washburn Washburn Crosby and Consolidated Milling mills are closed after a strike that began Wednesday night. Three Washburn Crosby mills will shut when remaining wheat is exhausted. Strikers aim to leave mills with all wheat run out while independent mills appear unaffected for now. Union meeting was held Thursday to discuss the situation.
Secretary Shaw authorizes renewed refunding of up to 20 million dollars in two percent bonds held for circulation and deposits out of a total 517 million outstanding. Five percent bonds maturing February 1, 1904 will be redeemed as due. Subtreasuries receive instruction to redeem on presentation. Banks may substitute state and municipal bonds at 75 percent of par for deposits security.
No Sunday Games in Montgomery Alabama as the senate approved the anti Sunday base ball bill. The act already passed the house and now goes to the governor for approval. Violation is a misdemeanor with Friday dated action.
A blaze at the Noble firm naphtha fountains in Baku has wiped out the facilities. The fire, already estimated to cause $2,500,000 in damage, has completely destroyed the works and continues to spread.
A head-on wreck on the Klondike branch line of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh road east of New Philadelphia on Wednesday night killed two men and fatally injured two others.
South Bend Indiana September 22 County Commissioner one of the best known in the state died after a long illness. Former Samuel Bowman of this city passed away at his home.
Chicago marked its centennial with a Friday arrival of Indians at Lincoln Park. Centenary week will run through next Thursday as thousands of visitors are expected to attend the citywide festivities.
American league games reported with city pairings and inning tallies. Philadelphia hosted Chicago with 10 9 2 and 8 14 4. Washington beat Cleveland 14 19 5 to 8 3. Boston and Detroit game ended at darkness 6 6. New York hosted St Louis with 8 7 2 and 2 9 6.
Cardinal Gibbons landed aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse as a Baltimore delegation greeted him by boat. He praised the selection of Pius X as favorable for American church development and noted his many discussions with the pope on U S church affairs. He predicted another American cardinal in the near future.
In Cynthiana Kentucky Judge Osborne orders Curtis Jett to be hanged between sunrise and sunset on December 18 for the July 21 1902 killing of James Cockrill at Jackson. Judge Blanton notes many sunrises before the sentence. Jett remarks he will be upset if not hung but respects the fair trial.
Wilkesbarre Pa September 25 The orders to restrict anthracite coal output affect nearly all local collieries. More than 45 million tons have been mined since January 1, a record for the period in mining history. Market conditions and price stabilization motivate the curbs.
Des Moines Iowa Sept 26. Fredrick M Flubbell multimillionaire puts his estate in trust to disinherit drunkards and spendthrifts and in case of family extinction directs the property to Iowa for the establishment and maintenance of a Des Moines university in trust form.
Farmers' National congress adjourned in Niagara Falls after electing Harvie Jordan of Monticello Georgia as president. The meeting concluded Friday with leaders outlining farm policy priorities and organizational plans.
A blaze at the Wick Hotel in Rochester New Hampshire on Friday morning claims two lives and injures several others. Early reports cited a number of people missing, with estimated losses around 14600. Barrow escaped as authorities investigated the fire's cause and scope.
Manila report states Dean Tomkins former treasurer at San Ferrando was convicted of forgery and sentenced to 17 years. His trial on remaining charges is scheduled for December 1.
Chicago marks its centennial with a downtown fire display of 8 000 pounds of red flame and a public library tablet dedication at Fort Dearborn. Visiting tribes set up tepees in Lincoln Park as ceremonies continue through Thursday night.
President Theodore Roosevelt and family left Sagamore Hill for Washington at 8 30 this morning after attending church. He will not meet with officials about the Miller case, a stance aligned with his letters to Secretary Cortelyou. The president will address hearings like any public issue if pursued, but will not discuss the principle already defined.
In Bedford Indiana Charles Cain of Oolitic is killed and Frank Dorsey proprietor of a restaurant is fatally stabbed after a fight with six visiting men who had driven in for politics. Dorsey shot as he fell. Cain was hit in the mouth and died instantly. Two assailants are under arrest. Dorsey remains in serious condition.
Cleveland September 28 - C Lings owner of Lou Dillon a five year old mare has announced she will not enter a contest with another horse in a trial for supremacy. He says she is young and inexperienced and untrained. Billlie Trotting champion referenced.
William Rockefeller fearing attack by hostile natives in the Adirondack mountains moved family and guests from their Bay Pond summer home to New York aboard a special train.
Charles Wilnot, a member of Goldsmith Wolf & Co of 72 Broadway New York, was found dead in the bath room tub of his baths at the Kineo house in Bath on Sunday. Death attributed to heart trouble.
Rioters, largely Italian Finnish Norwegian and French workers, attacked the Consolidated Lake Superior Co office in Sault Ste Marie. Militia restored order after a mob seized ground floor, smashed windows, and hurled insults at troops. about 2,000 men in the Soo were involved or nearby, with workers sheltered at the White House boarding house.
Washington September 29 Judge Anderson dissolved the injunction in the Delaware Indians vs Hitchcock and the Dawes commission case over 157000 acres set aside for the Delawares. Attorneys seek $1 million damages claiming Dawes members push oil leases and land contracts to defraud the tribe.
Kilpatrick, a mint employee, was found guilty in U S district court yesterday of robbing silver dollar vaults in Philadelphia. He was sentenced to four years in prison after a dropped knife led to his arrest and conviction. Robert J. opened the bags. Jerome Campaign Fund in New York seeks $100,000 for next year to back efforts against gambling houses.
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