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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
5
Archie Wright was seen passing two liquor bottles to two members of Company I, 16th Regiment, as they left Warren on Saturday morning. He was immediately arrested by Policeman Willey.
Rev. Dr. Ellis pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church spoke at a Sheffield Saturday evening gathering supporting A. W. Mumford the dry candidate for Associate Judge. He and his family traveled by car to Sheffield for the event.
Gust Bergman, a longtime city odd job man aged over 70, was treated for a scalp wound after his wife accidentally struck him on the head with a hoe while gardening. Both are elderly. his wife is visually impaired. Several stitches were required to close the wound.
Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey and Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook attended unveiling exercises in General Joseph Warren Park on Friday. A tablet honoring 35 War of 1812 dead buried in Warren County was presented to the borough by the Tidioute Chapter. Mrs. L. L. Hunter gave the presentation speech and the tablet was accepted by Council President B. G. Gregory. A reception followed at the Woman's Club.
The Bureau of Markets of the United States Government requires all Warren grocers and feed dealers to file a correct inventory of on hand stock. Ten days are allowed with fines up to 1000 dollars and a year in jail for noncompliance. Details on ownership, production, transport, storage and distribution of foods and related items are sought. Some deadlines have already expired Monday.
Jay Brown of Jamestown suffered a wreck when his Jeffreys automobile was struck by a W and J street car near the Farm Colony. Brown was crowded toward tracks by a blinding headlight from another car and the street car struck, tipping the auto and making it junk. Motorman Sam Vredenburg claimed he was blinded by the other autos’ lights as they stopped to help.
The Greenville Record carries an ad by Martin announcing his candidacy after the nomination was offered first to Robert F. Glenn of Oil City and then to District Attorney George H. Rowley of Mercer County, both declining. The Warren meeting of July 25 approved the process and Martin confirms his candidacy after filing papers.
Poisoned by toadstools Mr and Mrs Elmer Hayes of Watson township recover after eating wild mushrooms for Sunday dinner. A physician arrived by telephone to assist as they lay on the floor. In court Mrs John W Daubenspeck sought $30 a month from her husband for support, with Daubenspeck ordered to pay. Belle Woods acquitted in Titusville murder case involving Harry Gerson. judge notes the grand jury found no true bill. An elaborate wedding completes Olive Gates Eddy's marriage to Clinton Arthur Carpenter of Chicago at the Schofield home with 150 guests and a Philadelphia-Chicago reception before an extended honeymoon.
A British liner arrived with Sir Stephenson Kent and six officers including Lt. Ernest Hargett and Lt. S LaM Metcalfe. They predict the war may end within a year if winter hardships and German hunger bite and credit the American embargo as a key factor. Aviators are in demand and Americans should train fliers for overseas deployment.
Dauphin county court holds that Secretary of the Commonwealth need not file Hulings Oil City petitions for Congress in the 28th District after late arrival and improper submission. Judge Kunkel notes Hulings chose a flawed filing method and the department need not stay open. Twibill and Matthews also failed to file properly via messenger.
James Conn a 38 year old laborer fell from the false work of the Allegheny River bridge while wheeling concrete. His body was recovered within twenty minutes and resuscitation attempts were abandoned. He lived in Glade and is survived by a wife and family.
Harvard Cambridge Massachusetts announces that officers finishing their training at the camp will receive ten days furlough. After their return some will become instructors at training camps while others will assume commands at national army cantonments.
In Dilsworth Oklahoma two masked men attacked the public telephone office after a warning, aiming to burn it. Operator Miss Smith grabbed a revolver and fired five shots, keeping the fire from fully taking hold. the office suffered only light damage.
The Department of Agriculture reports national weather and crop bulletin shows corn damage varying by state. North Dakota about 30 percent for grain, Wisconsin 30 to 36 percent, Michigan about 1 percent, Indiana far lower than 60 percent on low lands, Ohio damaged in northwestern low lands, New York 30 percent in the eastern plateau, Pennsylvania late corn damaged, West Virginia slight damage, Iowa considerable damage on northeastern low ground, with others only slightly affected.
Swedish Charge d Affaires active during crisis between United States and Mexico exposed as pro German influences surface. Letter from Von Eckhardt recounted to German chancellor and Morris report tie Swedish actions to German messages via US cables. Prospect of Sweden breaking with Germany and Mexico facing scrutiny and possible dismissal. Secretary Lansing publicized details amid diplomatic tension.
Admiral Kalt echoff, once in command of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, arrived in Montreal with his staff after a Canadian port stop and headed for Washington. A Russian embassy official greeted him on arrival.
The Lake Shore Traction Railway warns it may suspend operations on its Cleveland to Toledo line without an immediate coal supply. The company also provides electricity to utilities along the route and state officials will seek coal to avert a shutdown. A telegram was sent to Attorney General Joseph McGhee, who is in Washington urging priority order changes to aid Ohio coal needs.
Report from FE Paso says Francisco Vilm leads 4) bandits who raid Paras area and nearby towns looting stores and homes and abducting several girls. Government and American interests said to have received the information. Bandits claim to have defeated local forces near Paral. La Lucha prints a letter from Villa offering surrender, Carranza agents deny awareness. Villa juntas deny surrender.
Washington says the administration soldiers and sailors insurance bill passed the house 219 to 0 after amendments to equalize dependents’ allowances. Representatives Platt and Peary altered negative votes amid applause. The measure moves to the senate as privates and officers stand on the same basis. President Wilson scored a victory with a July 14 amendment raising maximum government issued life policies from 5 000 to 10 000.
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