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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
3
A Paris dressmaker argues that true beauty rests on order and proportion in the female form. She emphasizes balanced shoulders bust and waist, and contends a well cut corset corrects misproportions, guiding the overall line and healthful appearance.
A political column argues that mob violence threatens republics and that law officers must defend prisoners even when crimes are severe. It condemns mob rule as dangerous and treasonous to democracy, contrasting it with lawful restraint and due process.
An editorial warns that greed and watered stock fuel unrest and lawlessness in the nation. It denounces captains of industry for inflating profits, evading laws, and provoking labor strife. It calls for accountability from business leaders blamed for causing broader social upheaval.
The author argues that religious instruction and secular education belong in separate institutions. He asserts that schools cannot effectively teach religion and that church ceremonies, language, and rituals remain the church’s prerogative. If secular schools assume religious instruction, they risk deism or transforming schools into parochial entities.
Washington reports the annual pension roll totals 996 545 with 729 356 soldiers and 267 189 widows and dependents. Commissioner Ware predicts the roll may not exceed one million again and outlines reforms to curb costs and political friction.
London reports indicate a devastating storm across the United Kingdom with extensive shipping casualties. Gale power reached 72 miles per hour, flooding in Thames and Severn valleys, ruined hop gardens, and heavy agricultural damage. France and Germany also report widespread storm damage as London Paris telegraph links remain down.
London reports the British foreign office lodged representations in Washington after the U S gunboat Quiros seized two or three islands off the northeast coast of British North Borneo near Darvel Bay. The islands, held by Britain for 25 years, were originally pirate-infested and later administered by the Chartered Company of Borneo.
William A Hoffman a farm hand near Macystown Illinois shot and killed Dr William Brandt at his home after a dispute over an increased weekly allowance. Brandt, wealthy and supporting Hoffman's family, died from shotgun wounds.
A grand stand on a knoll at Fort Leavenworth broke apart Tuesday afternoon during a sham battle by regular troops injuring 25 people. No fatalities were reported though many suffered broken legs as 1,500 spectators had crowded the structure.
Vienna report states the arbitration conference backed resubmitting Russia's 1898 disarmament project to a congress of the powers by a large majority. The move aims to secure international discussion and approval across major states.
United States District Attorney Beach announced that six individuals face seven indictments from the grand jury. The defendants include George W. Beavers August W. Machen James W. Erwin George H. Huntington Isaac S. McGrehan Eugene D. Scheble and a range of charges involving conspiracy to defraud the United States bribery and acceptance of bribes. The cases span post office department officials and private associates in New York Toledo and Detroit.
Scranton Sept 10 Hon Carroll D Wright umpire in five disputes before the anthracite strike conciliation board filed findings with secretary T D Nicholls The ruling upholds the employer right to discharge without stating a cause in line with the award The rockmen dispute falls outside the award and Tanner case not sustained The findings span 25 pages
Four men were killed and one seriously injured when a scaffold gave way sixty feet above the ground during elevator repairs at the Peavey concrete structure in Duluth Minnesota. Victims include Andrew Anderson Oscar Ericson C Anderson and an unnamed man. John Swan sustained a serious but likely recoverable injury. The collapse crushed skulls and fractured limbs as workers rushed to aid the injured project on relining a damaged elevator section.
The schooner W S Fielding limped into Providence Rhode Island from West Indian waters after a near disaster. Near Port au Prince the crew found an overturned boat with seven men and one woman clinging to the hull. Their coasting schooner had struck a rock and turned turtle, leaving seventeen aboard. Four days passed with starvation and thirst. nine died before eight survivors were rescued on the fifth day.
St. Petersburg reports Count Tolstoi celebrated his seventy fifth birthday in privacy with his children at Tula and remained in good health. Newspapers published glowing tributes marking the event.
A severe storm swept western Germany causing telegraph outages trains delayed by minor accidents and many trees blown down. The disruption affected Berlin and surrounding areas as authorities assessed damage and restored service.
A Seawanhaka Yacht Club dinner near Oyster Bay sparks a controversy over Sir Thomas Lipton's potential attendance while President Roosevelt favors a neighborly, club member only event.Secretary Loeb and Colgated Hoyt dispute blame for the misunderstanding with Lipton and Roosevelt.
The Navy Department issues an order making The Star-Spangled Banner the national anthem. It requires all officers and men to stand at attention when played, except when duty prevents. The same respect applies to another country’s national air when officials of that country are present.
A naptha launch returning from a Harbor Springs ball game was rammed by the steam yacht Pilgrim on Pine lake. Five of thirteen men aboard drowned. The dead, all East Jordan residents, were R. X. Tine M. C. Calmon Fred Winers Kit Carson and William Renard. The launch had no lights before the collision.
Over 500 people attended the launching of the People’s Protective association in Rossville Illinois on Saturday. The group aims to fight trusts and advocates public ownership of railroads, labeling them the stepmother of trusts.
Central Trades and Labor union meeting in St Louis votes unanimously to protest to President Roosevelt against the reinstatement of W A Miller in the government printing office.
A sweeping Northwest weather crisis floods crops and halts farm work across Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas and Nebraska. Two feet of snow covers Minot North Dakota trains are delayed and major railroad lines suffer washouts as rain and sleet batter the region.
Philadelphia report notes 300000 stockings missing since January following disclosures of a counterfeit operation inside the eastern penitentiary walls. Authorities link the loss to the same case and widen investigation.
In Philadelphia on Monday an accident at the United Gas Improvement Co plant during a new extension work killed Frank Peterson and John Nelson, with two others fatally injured and six more severely hurt.
Frank Zuliger formerly of Cincinnati and recently with the New South brewery was shot and killed in the brewery bar room by Clay Colson yesterday. No witnesses were present at the scene in Middlesboro Kentucky.
Tronwood Michigan September 15 500 iron miners laid off as general force reductions take effect due to weak iron market. Depressed market cited as cause and workers affected.
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