Ohio election fever and worldliness in 1903 era
The article notes election excitement in Ohio and plans for a nov 9 extra congressional session after the polls. It laments penny coinage limits, praises the 1903 coat output, mocks superstition about left feet, praises night air, and marks McKinley’s anniversary with Toledo and Buffalo monuments planned. It praises the Oil City Derrick and urges local stores to publish price lists to compete with larger firms.
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Congress
Good Roads Law Apathy Persists In First Year Efforts
Road making nears year end as townships fail to claim part of a 6 million dollar appropriation. Commissioner Hunter cites ignorance of the law and launches an education campaign. Gen J K Brooke testifies the army canteen reduced drunkenness and offenses, sparking debate between veterans and temperance advocates.
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Hunter
J. K. Brooke
Brooke
Good Roads Reform Urged by Judge Criswell
Judge George S Criswell of Wanango county calls for strict enforcement of road duty. He notes indictments of Road Commissioners and County Board for neglecting repairs and urges several foundational steps: proper road building, fair labor for pay, and timely repairs. Commends Judge Criswell in the Pittsburgh Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Criswell
Wanango County
Board of County Commissioners
Mondey
Criswell
The Mistake in Equal Wages by Labor Unions
In the Corwensville Mountaineer analysis labor organizations err by leveling wages for all workers of the same kind. The piece argues value varies among workers and equal pay discourages excellence, urging unions to base pay on true principles and manage wisely.
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Corwensville Mountaineer
Dead letters spike in early 1900s postal report
International Postal Union data show about 50 million dead letters annually. A Berlin journal notes in 1902 fifty million letters and postals could not be delivered with many untraceable to senders. Great Britain, the United States, and Germany contribute large volumes, with Germany responsible for 1 500 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Postal Union
Berlin Postal and Telegraph Journal
Postal Union
Great Britaan
United States
Germany
Pastor Resigns in Sharon to Become Journalist
A popular Sharon Pa pastor resigns to pursue journalism. The move from pulpit to editorial desk may seem retrograde yet could benefit all involved.
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Sharon
Funeral Costs and Lord Salisbury Will Set Bounds
The report notes funeral expenses of Lord Salisbury totaling 70 dollars and a will specifying a 100 dollar limit. It contrasts the rich and sensible as able to be economical.
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Lord Salisbury
Grange Notes Highlight State and National Meetings
Grange news outlines goals for farmers including moral uplift and profitable business. Steadman Grange in Chautauqua County buys land in Stedman for a new building. August picnics in 26 counties draw large crowds and spur two Pomona Granges in McKean and Potter. Upcoming gatherings include Wilkesbarre in December and Rochester in November with many Pennsylvanians planning to attend. New York hosts an elaborate Reale to welcome visitors.
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Grange
Steadman Grange
Chautauqua County
Stedman
State Grange
Pomona
McKean
Potter Counties
Wilkesbarre
National Grange
Rochester
N. Y
Brothers and Sisters of
New York
Supreme Court rules death by own action not defense on life policy
The United States Supreme Court upholds a Missouri statute that death by own action cannot void a life insurance policy. The case, Knights Templar and Masons' Life Insurance Co. v Rosa B Jarman, involved John Pp Jarman who died by suicide in Grundy County in 1898 while insane. The ruling confirms the policy remains liable despite a suicide clause. The Mail notes Rev B F Delo, a 71-year-old retired printer and former M E minister, and discusses the September Review of Reviews which surveys Irish land reform British tariffs Macedonian revolt and the Panama Canal among other topics.
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United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Knights Templar and Masons’ Life Insurance Company
Rosa B. Jarman
Missouri
John Pp. Jarman
Rosa Jarman
Grundy County
Finland
Germany
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingeehamton
N. Y
Excursion to Niagara Falls and Buffalo Sunday
Special train on D A W and P R R from Warren at 8 31 A M Central time to Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Round trip fare two dollars. scheduled for Sunday September 20.
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Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Warren
Timely Topics and Notable Happenings
A collection of current topics touches on Thanksgiving holiday timing and crop relief, a deer hunting mishap in the Adirondacks, high costs of sport, stock market declines, New York curiosities including railways and a trolley incident, Bishop Warren's vast diocese, Spencer's world voyage plan, and questions of state funding for road improvements. The piece notes imperial costs and Philippine casualties, and comments on the Pennypacker libel act debate ahead of elections.
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Warren
M. E
Afghanistan
Himalayas
India
Burmah
Malay
Borneo
Philippines
P. M. Spencer
Cleveland National Bank
Globe
Jules Verne
Henry Frederick
New York
Clarion Normal School
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
St. Louis Democrat
Administration Notice of James O. Parmler Estate
ETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the estate of James O Parmler late of Warren County Penn a deceased having been granted to the undersigned notice is given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against the same will present them properly authenticated for settlement Honor Parmensee Extr Sept 14 1903 Warren Pa
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Aj George W. Reynolds
Pine Grove
Warren Co
Pennsylvania
Albert Reynolds
Admr
Russell, Pa
Court of Common Pleas hears Gourley Divorce testimony
Commissioner Frank J Lyons will take testimony in the Gourley divorce case at 332 Pennsylvania Ave West Warrenorough Warren Pa on October 2 1903 at 9 00 AM. Respondent Martha Gourley and other interested parties may attend.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Edward Gourley
Martha Gourley
Libellant
Joseph A. Schofield
Warrenorough
Penn’a. Ave. West
Frank J. Lyons
Warren, Pa
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Auditor General
WM. P. Snyder
Chester Co
WM. L. Mathues
Delaware Co
Superior Court
John J. Henderson
Crawford Co
Thomas A. Morrison
McKean Co
Homer M. Putnam
Ralph N. Brown
Farmington
WM. S. Clark
Alson Rogers
Ohio
McKinley
Toledo
Turkey
Oil City
B. F. Delo
Clarion
M. E. Conference
M. EK
Kinzua
Youngsville
Gill
Franklin Mills
Graham
Adirondacks
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street
New York City
Phila
Phila. Press
Ment
Parmseee
Aril
T. O. Slater
NORE
Oregon and Pennsylvania Quartz Company
West Virginia
A. D
O. W. Beaty
The
Oregon & Pennsylvania Quartz Company
E. Stout
A. A. Cutter
Wisconsin
Eberhart & Miller
Suspension Bridge
N. K. Wendelboe
Hammond Iron Works
Struthers Station
Franklin
Cutter Tower CO
Frank H. Tuxbury
Roanoke
Virginia
Devonshire Street
Boston
Mass
Fruits and Vegetables
Kopf & Henry
M. J. Foley
General Carting
Teaming
A. A.davis
B. Warren Tel. Co
Tata
Ene
Kingston
Geo. W. Degrarfrf
Wall St
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