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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
5
Alexander Rodriguez and William Simonsen of Warren have been appointed temporary corporals. The announcement confirms their new ranks within the unit.
The Citizens Gas Company of Sheffield seeks approval from the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission to raise its rates. The filing outlines proposed increases across multiple rate classes and notes the company would implement changes upon PSC authorization.
John Lindstrom of Clarendon was placed in the county jail on Thursday to await trial on a charge tied to known intemperate habits.
The expense account for G G Martin, defeated Democratic candidate from Franklin, shows a total of 532.46 filed at Prothonotary Clark’s office. Richardson leaves for Kansas City to join Captain J B White’s employment and a lumber camp position.
The Bucktail regiment survivors from northwestern Pennsylvania will hold their annual reunion in Lock Haven on Friday October 12. Warren county volunteers were among the regiment members which once numbered 1465, now about 100 are still living.
Members of the First Evangelical Church held a reception last Thursday evening in the church hall to welcome Rev and Mrs L E Hoover who have been assigned to the church for the coming year. About one hundred members and friends attended as the pastor mingled with those not yet acquainted.
Warren residents likely skip Halloween celebrations this year. Many oppose spending 200 to 300 pounds or dollars on festivities, preferring to donate to Red Cross or war relief. A small minority supports “fun as usual.”
Ridgway D I Ball chairman of the Warren County Public Safety committee led a G A R veterans march last Wednesday in Ridgway to honor the town's draft. Ball had been summoned to a Public Safety meeting and could not attend the local parade here. After the march he visited the Warren contingent in the coach and bid the men farewell.
Karl A. Krantz won unanimous support from the Democratic county committee on Saturday morning for District Attorney after J. W Knupp resigned. Krantz had previously been defeated for the Republican nomination by L. C. Eddy in the primaries, finishing a close second and securing votes across Republican Prohibition Washington and Socialist tickets.
A Clarendon torpedo company men shot the Ruhl avenue well last Thursday afternoon. The operation described as a small producer indicates a minor project with limited scope.
W. F. Bennett, treasurer of the Dry Federation of Warren County, filed a campaign expense statement from the recent primary. The report lists advertising, travel, and incidentals totaling 900.04 dollars.
Clyde Porter, a Wetmore farm milkman, was injured Saturday morning when his wagon team bolted after a moving van frightened the horses. They ran up a hill and overturned the wagon, causing Porter to be hurt.
Rev. L. L. Swisher needed new manse funds after his move from Greenville to Warren was interrupted when a moving van carrying household goods was struck by a train at a Meadville crossing. An Appoint Manse Committee plans to raise about 18000 dollars for a First Presbyterian pastor’s residence. The committee includes C. W. Beckley chairman L. Henry Hall Jos A Schofield T. M. Greenland and T K Creal.
The County Commissioners ordered fourteen ornamental lamp posts from a Cleveland firm for the new bridge. Each six feet tall with square bases and tops, 16 inch globes, will cost 14 dollars and be shipped from Cleveland at once.
One of the leading bird dog events in the United States will be held at Kane beginning October 29. The Pennsylvania Field Trial Club will conduct its fifth annual trial on grouse over a large protected reserve with abundant birds. Dog owners from Pennsylvania New York Maryland and West Virginia will attend.
Alex Pisko, who spent part of a day in jail weighing whether to go to war, was arrested Thursday in Elizabeth New Jersey by federal authorities. After brief incarceration he decided to serve and was released. He was posted as a deserter nationwide and will be turned over to Ellis Island immigration authorities.
Congress near session end passes income reporting requiring unmarried people earning 1000 dollars and married individuals earning 2000 dollars or more to file returns within 30 days with no self referral. The district collector is G Lewellyn Boxel Pittsburgh. Returns enable tax assessment and collection.
Kalbfus names E. L. Piling of Pittsfield as game protector for Warren County.
Several residents report a gang in the West End stealing bicycles and abandoning them wherever found, with multiple complaints arriving recently about the ongoing practice.
Erie authorities moved a patrolman to Warren to return C. S. Nelson, who was jailed here Saturday on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Snow fell near Russell and in surrounding hills on Saturday morning. An older resident recalls a heavy snowstorm two years earlier on October 9. Charles Rapp of Quaker Hill slipped on Pennsylvania Avenue and struck his head on the sidewalk near Wallace's garage but later went home.
George Trushel a 70 year old man sustained a fracture of the left leg just below the knee when struck by a street car near his home at 600 Pennsylvania avenue east. He was crossing with a basket of cabbage and did not see the approaching vehicle. He was knocked to the pavement.
Fort Porter sheriff DeForest went to Fort Porter near Buffalo last Thursday to arrest Lin Dilt aged 2 who failed to report for the draft last Wednesday. Dilt was nabbed at his River street home. He is the third local man to evade the call to Camp Lee, with the other two having previously escaped detection.
Dealers in oil well supplies report no current price cuts for drillers and pumpers. They anticipate a reduction due to government steel price controls that previously paused activity, though any drop may not spur spring drilling.
The draft law burdens the State Hospital for the Insane at North Warren with many attendants of conscription age now called for examination and training. Work is fairly paid but unpleasant and staffing is hard as men are needed in all fields. Hospital likely to hire older men and raise salaries to attract help.
All parties interested are notified that C. F. Haupin administrator of Ida L. Chipman estate will apply for discharge as administrator to the court at Warren on Monday October 15 1917. Ball attorney for administrator. Sept 27 Oct 4 11.
An advertisement seeks inquiries from H. B. Howell, Farmer, State Hospital, about for sale white vigs. A separate job ad offers a position for a man over 30 with horse and buggy to sell Stock Condition Powder in Warren County with a $90 monthly salary. Address 9 Industrial Bldg., Indianapolis, Indiana. Oct 11-3t
A housekeeper seeks work with reasonable wages at 8 West Wayne street Warren Pennsylvania. Contact L. M. October 11.
Michael J. Sullivan testified he brought 18 gunmen from New York for election work in the Fifth ward primary dispute that led to a policeman’s death. He said the importation occurred with Isaac Deutsch present, who contested James A. Carey’s ward leadership. Sullivan faces another conspiracy hearing Wednesday. Police officials were involved in the broader plot, with Deutsch saying Kenny could supply up to 500 officers to win the vote in Atlantic City.
The special mission warns Sweden could be pulled into conflict with Germany if commerce is cut off. It cites iron ore exports as a sticking point in negotiations to secure Swedish commodity releases, noting Germany would receive about 2,000,000 tons less than contracts allow this year. It asserts a 16 year old treaty obligated Sweden not to restrict exports.
From Brownsville Texas dated October 9 reports say revolutionary bands under General Porfirio Gonzales advance toward the interior town of Mendez Tamaulipas as government troops pursue them. A detachment led by Rodriguez sacked Trevino aiming to seize a large sum held by three citizens but the men escaped with the money.
Italians urge General Pershing to visit Rome and the Italian front for a few days. General Cadorna and Italian officers expect an enthusiastic demonstration and say the trip would reinforce U S Italian friendship.
Local men from Martins Ferry Ohio were warned by a New York to San Francisco air travel quote that the Leech Bottom aviation school in West Virginia would charge 15 dollars for 15 minutes and one dollar for each extra minute. They stayed groundbound.
Mexico City reports that the Industrial Workers of the World have become active in the Tampico oil field strike. They plan demonstrations to draw remaining Aguilar company employees and workers from other oil firms into the dispute.
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters President Edward Menge designates October 15 and 16 for a referendum among 5500 Ware pottery workers on revised wage proposals from the United States Potters Association. The strike order remains in effect if two thirds reject the proposal, risking about 10000 workers being out for at least four weeks.
A 10 percent raise for about 20,900 cotton mill operatives will take effect October 15. Seven local mills announced the increase, and additional corporations in Lowell are expected to follow.
Washington reports August exports show wheat corn and mineral oil down sharply while oats and fresh beef surge. Breadstuffs reach 45 million dollars, up 10 million from a year earlier. Cotton tops value at 63 million dollars, with 459,667 bales shipped, eight percent higher in volume.
Ida Frank testified that her husband William Frank allowed George Lederman to occupy their bed and forced Ida to sit upright all night, claiming it showed his affection. Ida, married two months, sought a divorce citing the unconventional demonstration of love.
The United States Judge Hand dissolved the Woven Label Manufacturers Association in federal court with defense consent concluding it violated the antitrust law. The action was taken in New York on October 10 with Government charges upheld.
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