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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
2
A compact seven day digest covering industrial sector happenings personal and political items and notable events at home and abroad. The column surveys major developments across markets politics and global affairs in concise briefs.
Howard Elliott of St. Paul Minnesota has been elected president of the Northern Pacific railroad. The news item lists other national appointments and events including bank failures and political developments across the United States.
Judge Francis L. Nichols aged 99, a pioneer of Lucas county, died in Toledo Ohio. The article notes Democratic leaders in Congress plan a tariff revision campaign. Charles T. Saxton former New York lieutenant governor died in Rochester hospital at 57. Daniel Rogers colored died in San Francisco aged 103. John Dailey father of Chicago Alderman Dailey died aged 102.
A young woman died when a boa constrictor squeezed her to death during a performance at Voel klingen Prussia. The grisly accident is reported in the latest dispatches from the scene.
An election cost estimate in New York City reaches 600000 with 130000 more from the last primary. Illinois Steel Co lays off 1000 in South Chicago without notice. Savoyard wreck near Brest with 31 dead plus crew and others lost. Santo Domingo revolution favors ex president Jimenez. movement spreading. Joliet plant resumes, 2000 return to work. Leonard couple arrested in Vancouver for embezzlement. 9200 found on, 1000 bills. Amos Hoot dies after a bird-shot accident near Bellaire. Westinghouse machinists strike off. orders to end strikes. Ahmet Pasha and Aziz governor killed amid Arab tribal revolt. Turkish losses heavy. Railroad traffic weak this week. volume at multi-month lows.
Senator Quay plans to retire after his present term. Canada independence may be raised in Dominion Parliament. Prof Brewer predicts Peary will find the north pole next. Mrs Clary runs again for Massachusetts legislature. British sailors trudged 600 miles after shipwreck to reach civilization. A $1,000,000 Los Angeles temple building to be erected with Rev. Burdette as pastor. Bryan refuses a $50,000 Bennet estate bequest in New Haven court. Gen Gregg elected commander in chief of Loyal Legion at Philadelphia meeting. Tishler found dead in New York. witnesses offered whisky but none fed him. Mme Janauschek evicted from New York hotel. paralytic for a year. Rev Dr McLaughlin says Indian and Alaskan funds abroad could make Indians wealthier. London grand jury returns true bill against Whitaker Wright.
Jesse McClure a farm hand killed his sons aged five and seven with a revolver at Kilgore farm near Frankton Indiana and fled toward Marion. A mob formed to lynch him but he surrendered voluntarily and is being protected by authorities as tensions rise in the case.
In St Louis on October 26 James L Blair former world’s fair general counsel collapsed from stress amid claims by James T Roberts that Blair embezzled 340 dollars from Dick Brothers and 63000 dollars from the Blow estate Roberts presented dates names and documents to a grand jury Roberts distrusted and reported to New York firm Dick Brothers & Co denies any account with Blair and questions Roberts motives
A cavern in the One Hundred Ninety-Fifth Street subway tunnel traps twenty workers, killing ten and injuring four. Most victims are Italian. Fire, rescue crews, and officials including Rufus C. Hunt and Richard Beyers face bail as coroner cites possible criminal negligence in the disaster.
Memphis report notes Lou Dillon clocked a mile in 1 58 44 to set a new record. Split times were :30, :29 2, :29, :30 with a first half in :59 2 and three quarters in 1:28. Critics say a faster ride and better track could yield an even quicker mile.
A six pounder Maxim machine gun exploded at Indian Head proving grounds on Saturday killing Frank Pennie, an African American helper, and seriously injuring Nelson Jackson, a first class laborer. Several officers nearby escaped injury. an investigation will follow.
Mount Sterling Kentucky October 26. In a land dispute David Johnson cut Little Joe Wilson with a knife near the Bourbon county line. Wilson was cut in several places with one thrust under the heart. He lingered about ten hours and died.
The Lake Street Elevated Railroad company passed into a receiver's hands after stockholders petitioned alleging insolvency. Judge Tuthill appointed the Equitable Trust Company to manage the property.
London reports King Edward approved Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, then ambassador at Madrid, to replace the late Sir Michael Herbert as British ambassador to the United States. Durand, born 1850, has been noted for Persian and Indian diplomacy and for his adventurous hunting career.
Philadelphia امروز October 26 William L Elkins financier and traction magnate is sinking rapidly following amputation of a leg due to inflamed gangrene. The operation left him unconscious and weakening as complications from the ailment erode his strength.
Ninety freight cars were burned in the Missouri Pacific yards in the east bottoms Sunday. Loss will exceed $50,000. Some cars carried grain. It is believed the fire was started by tramps.
The piece notes contests on November 3 in 11 states with governors, attorney general, and judges up for grabs. Maryland and Rhode Island edge as eastern focal points with party tickets led by Warfield and Colt Garvin, while Ohio and Iowa draw major statewide battles. Kentucky sees Beckham seeking re election. The piece also mentions New York City and broader fusion dynamics.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on Monday two railroad workers were killed and two others fatally injured when a locomotive exploded west of Rohrerstown while pulling a westbound freight. Conductor James Rowan died instantly with Brakeman Zimmerme dying later. Fireman and engineer were badly mangled and not expected to recover as the blast tore up tracks for about 200 feet.
Secretary Moody awards armor contracts for battleships Vermont Minnesota Kansas Mississippi and Idaho. Midvale Steel Co to supply 6 000 tons while Carnegie and Bethlehem companies each to supply 5 000 tons.
A southbound Pittsburg McKeesport Connellsville car ran beyond the motorman’s control in Dunbar Pa last night crashing into a northbound car on the street railway. Several persons were seriously injured in the collision.
The will of the late Archbishop Kain was filed for probate in St. Louis on Monday. It directs that all his personal and real property be turned over to the diocese.
United States Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada married last night in a Savannah Georgia hotel parlor to Mrs. Mary Agnes Cone widow of Theodore C. Cone of Georgia and long a Washington resident.
Five tin mills of the American Tin Plate Co. near Sharon Pennsylvania, idle for two weeks, began operation yesterday and are expected to be fully running by Wednesday.
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