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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
4
The legislature enacted a new ballot showing candidates in a single column with an X box for each name. A left side row lists party squares like Republican and Democratic. Marking the Republican box votes the entire straight Republican ticket, minimizing errors that could spoil a ballot.
The piece calls Republican friends to remember the election next Tuesday four days away and stresses the duty to vote. It emphasizes not making a fuss but urges citizens to shape their affairs to get out and vote and fulfill party duty.
The Pittsburg Gazette Sunday edition is hailed as the largest and best, with seventy eight pages in last week's issue. Readers in Warren applaud its up to date coverage and wish it could arrive on morning trains to reach more people.
In Lawrenceville Indiana jurors deliberating on an attempted murder case after 36 hours tossed coins to decide guilt. Eight tails and four heads yielded acquittal. Judge ordered a new trial and indicated possible indictment of jurors.
The Philadelphia Inquirer states Dowie is not a fool and profits from others’ folly as he visits New York. It argues New York thrives by extracting wealth from the nation while Dowie remains rich and unhurt by such travel.
A call to citizens to vote, urging personal turnout and to ensure neighbors vote. Emphasizes supporting the National administration and sustaining confidence in Republican institutions. Encourages residents to get out the vote.
An Elmira boy aged 18 died Sunday from injuries in a practice game and Walter Edmunds a famed athlete died last Friday from injuries in a game the week prior. The sport is deemed too dangerous for competition.
The 1903 total immigration to the United States reached a peak, surpassing all prior years by 921,115 or 105,043 more than the previous record. Yet some newcomers are criticized as less beneficial to the country.
The article notes an increasing list of football victims, mostly beginners. It urges caution and compares the risk to swimming before learning to swim, advising not to play until properly trained.
Farmers urged to watch for dog attacks on flocks and deliver proper punishment. Advertisements note hats at Miss Sill's and printing services at the Mai Officer, highlighting local goods and services.
New York State nears 600 Granges with Maple Grove Grange in East Trumbull cited as emblematic. The movement grows in Pennsylvania too as Grange members push to improve rural schools and promote agriculture education for upcoming rural youth.
The boundary commission's decision confirms U S ownership of Alaska. The Alaska boundary remains as is while the Portland Canal is awarded to Canada for ocean access. The article notes Alaska’s past revenues from gold, salmon, fur, and fisheries and cites historic payments to Russia and federal receipts.
The Cincinnati Enquirer text runs a quip about Ann aged eighteen and her beau twenty one, with Mary twenty four and a riddle claiming the beau’s age. The reader mockingly notes the notoriety attached to Ann’s name and the man’s implied disgruntlement.
National Journalism magazine secures a growing role in public discourse. Since its eleven year span it has evolved from a readable periodical to a vital ethical voice. Tarbell, Baker, and Steffens tackle trust corruption labor and political worlds with fearless, masterly reporting.
The November Scribner’s Magazine presents a major article on John Sargent the foremost portrait painter of his era. It marks the first time owners permit reproductions of many of his works in a periodical offering a comprehensive view of his methods and career.
Lippincotts Magazine for November features the taking title A House Divided by Kila Middleton Tybout a familiar author to readers of the period. The issue contains several other fine and interesting stories in this valuable magazine.
The Mail and the New York Tribune Farmer offered at 1.50 per year, Tri-Weekly Tribune and Mam at 2 per year. The notice urges readers to subscribe now.
A collection of diverse items from the era notes Lottie Mulhall winning a steer roping contest in Fort McAlister and trends in Kansas domestic labor. It surveys Methodist gubernatorial clout, theater boycott responses, a classroom grammar anecdote, and political maneuvering around Ohio Hanna and Maryland. It also discusses Congress adjournment timing and Panama canal focus with Senator Morgan’s stance.
An agricultural summary notes 5.7 million U S farms hosting 252 million head of poultry. Domestic fowls yield $150 million in poultry and $225 million in eggs annually, with home consumption and industrial demand boosting totals well over 500 million dollars. Uncle Sam’s poultry and eggs outpace global gold and silver combined.
The Albany and Hudson line can reach 60 mph while Indiana has two lines at 55 mph and two at 40 mph. Ohio lists ten lines at or above 40 mph with two at 50 and 55 mph. Michigan has lines at 40 45 and 50 mph, Iowa and New York each host a 50 mph line and another in Texas. Most speeds range from 30 to 40 mph.
The Mail Office offers monogram stationery in latest paper and envelope styles with samples available and orders taken. Low prices highlighted for good stock selections.
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