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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
4
The piece notes infighting among Missouri Democrats with jabs as Judge Parker and Mr. Bryan debates echo. It contrasts 1896 farm policy under Cleveland with Roosevelt protection, cites campaign button sales, and observes Vermont and Arkansas election hints amid GOP crop and price expectations.
Pension Commissioner Ware ends public pension lists to curb lawyer schemes and cut costs. Marshall Field stands as the United States champion taxpayer with Chicago property valued at 40 million dollars, funding city needs while avoiding public indignation postings.
Prominent men from various regions who recently visited Washington predict Roosevelt will win every Western and Northwestern state by phenomenal majorities. They claim Democrats may sacrifice the national ticket to gain Congressmen.
A street parade by labor unions last Monday showcased bartenders riding in carriages selling alcohol while other unions walked in dusty heat. Spectators noted the contrast as limited horses left some participants walking and grateful for the chance to participate.
The Pennsylvania campaign begins September 21 in Reading with the State League of Republican clubs convention. State Chairman Senator Boise Penrose has arranged for Senator Fairbanks to deliver the opening address and Senator Foraker of Ohio will attend. A meeting of the State Committee in Philadelphia on September 20 will finalize plans for statewide campaign activity.
A historical overview argues that over fifty years the Republican party originates major policies and the Democratic party eventually accepts them. It traces union restoration, war stance shifts, resumption, gold standard, tariff, rural free delivery, and reciprocity as policies first opposed by Democrats but later embraced.
The article argues against exercise as a cure for consumption, noting tuberculosis heals only by scar tissue formation, not new lung tissue. It warns against physical culture and patent medicines, comparing vigorous work on a wounded hand to lung tissue healing and saying exercise creates useless scar material.
The Punxsutawney Spirit warns young men against drinking and gambling, saying a man who starts such habits is generally ruined for any notable usefulness. The text argues sustained vice weakens the character and returning to wholesome paths requires great strength after a wrong step.
The Oil City Derrick reports growing confidence in an overwhelming 1932 victory next November and the election of President Roosevelt. It credits the party’s past record, the public’s desire for no change, and a policy of peace protection and progress as the nation’s settled course.
A New York letter notes ex Senator Hill promised retirement on January 1 1905. A friend quips that the statement implies Hill expects to die about that date, saying he cannot quit politics while alive as steel shares to J P Morgan.
Celeste B. Dobbins offers a vivid description of Erie and its harbor in the September Four Track News travel sketches. The issue showcases charming verses, varied departments, and illustrations that meet the periodical’s high standard.
A political column argues the Republican party lacks strong policy while attracting low-income supporters, while the Democratic party is torn on major issues that fail to win broad voter respect. It frames the divisions as ideological and electoral fault lines.
A miscellany from 1907 reflecting political pet phrases, labor and cotton, Panama finances, pensions, and beer production comparisons. Mentions Roosevelt McKinley stance, Parker one term, Panama debt, St. Louis World Fair funds, and Adirondack deer season amid wardens count. Includes a New York Tribune quip on a stenographer.
Philadelphia letter reports Cortelyou commending Pennsylvania Republicans as the finest and most loyal organization while Senator Penrose visits New York. He says Pennsylvanians will back McKinley and Roosevelt with large contributions, hoping to surpass the 301,000 McKinley majority.
The Oil City Derrick notes strong support for making the Educational Exhibit from the World’s Fair in St Louis a permanent display in Harrisburg. It praises Pennsylvania public schools for high state funding and outcomes and urges prompt action to place the exhibit in the Capitol building for ongoing view by all residents and future generations.
Low rate ten day coach excursions via Pennsylvania Railroad depart Sept 7 14 21 and 28 with Warren 14.50. Train leaves Warren 1 40 P M connecting with special from New York arriving St Louis 4 15 P M next day.
On Sunday September 25 the Pennsylvania Railroad will run a low rate excursion to Oil City and Titusville. The special train departs Warren at 9 56 a m and returns from Titusville at 7 p m and Oil City at 7 40 p m. Round trip tickets at one dollar from Warren may be bought for travel on the special train September 25 or on regular trains September 26. Tickets are not valid in Pullman cars.
The Mail offers quick attention to mail orders for job printing services. It promises reliable results and efficient handling for all printing needs.
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