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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
2
A condensed tally of global events notes Paris mass protests over Soleillant’s life sentence, a Havana consul general entangled in a Cuban railroad deal, and broad reports from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Frequent accidents, murders, fires, and political moves mark a volatile week with balloon races, railway incidents, and notable deaths.
Frank B. Kellogg, arguing the dissolution case, presented figures showing Standard Oil of New Jersey earned 490.3 million in eight years from 1899 to 1906 and paid 308.4 million in dividends while assets grew from 200.8 million to 371.7 million. The company controlled over 70 refining and transport firms as of September 14, 1907, with limited disclosure of subsidiary lists and holdings.
In Chicago the state created city charter was defeated by 122,054 to 59,446 votes. Only about half of 361,968 registered voters cast ballots, totaling 181,500. Low turnout attributed to optional time off for voting. Opponents argued taxes would rise and Sunday closing laws would take effect. The measure failed in 31 of 35 wards.
Returns from major cities and counties show the proposed state constitution adopted by a large majority. The prohibition clause, voted on separately, is ratified, and the Democratic state ticket led by C. N. Haskell for governor defeats the Republican ticket led by Frank Frantz, current territorial governor.
A powerful racing car, built for three passengers, carrying seven Elks and a chauffeur, crashed into a telephone pole on West Houston street hill. Four occupants were killed and the others seriously injured.
A protocol was signed at the state department in Washington by a representative of the five Central American republics accepting the invitation of the United States and Mexico to meet soon to negotiate a permanent peace agreement among the five nations.
Riots erupt in southern Italy as agrarian unrest spreads. Troops prove insufficient to quell the violence and protect property amid growing disorder.
Boston brief reports Henry H. Rogers suffered a stroke last July and has been unable to conduct business. Judge Hammond dismissed a motion to compel his appearance in a $50 million royalty suit against him, while witnesses described progressive facial paralysis and speech impairment.
In Pittsburg two dozen workers on a government dam project attempted to reach shore after a stone laden barge sank on the Allegheny. Eight men died, most were Italians, with one survivor and the barge captain under arrest for alleged overloading. In Philadelphia two drownings occurred when a small boat capsized in the Delaware River near Billingsport, leaving Miss Ada Smith recovered and George Denver missing.
Rome reports the full text of the papal encyclical occupying 17 Osservatore Romano columns. It surveys philosophical and theological aspects of modernist errors, which are unequivocally condemned by the Vatican.
Evangelist Felix Lawrence of Nashville collapsed and died of heart disease last night in Louisville after delivering a sermon at the Hope Rescue Mission where he had been converted seven years earlier.
The piece notes vast intercontinental land lines and sea cables enabling worldwide communication. It lists major routes from England to Lisbon, Spain to Brazil, Gibraltar to Alexandria, and cables across the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and into Southeast Asia, totaling 740,000 miles of land wires and 173,000 nautical miles of cable.
A London metropolitan board hearing on Ludgate hill tramways features George Francis Train and a noble lord who asks if a horse would be paid for if it slipped on the rails. Train answers he would pay only if he proves the horse would not have fallen without the rails, a sharp exchange illustrating the debate over the scheme.
A couple discusses how the moon once influenced courtship during their honeymoon week. George dismisses the moon’s pull, joking that it affects tides not ties, and the wife leaves to visit neighbors, calling him the meanest man in town. The scene reflects a domestic, humorous moment with a rural sentiment.
Excerpted line from Fliegende Blätter reveals a witty speaker lamenting knighthood and constant social obligations. The speaker envisions a large castle, constant visits, portrait sittings for a gallery, and haunting as a peaceful alternative if death occurs.
Campus officials confront hazing concerns as student groups, alumni networks, and fraternities address allegations and policies. Administrators vow stricter enforcement while students call for broader education and prevention programs.
New York prices show dull flour demand with wheat at 1.08, corn 0.75, oats 0.59–0.63, hogs 6.75–7.00. Cleveland lists Minnesota flour at 5.10–5.50, wheat 0.95, corn 0.73, oats 0.54–0.51, butter 0.29, eggs 0.21, lambs up to 7.50. Toledo notes cash wheat and corn 0.67, oats 0.53–0.16, seed price 10.00. East Buffalo reports cattle to 6.60, hogs 6.75–6.90, sheep up to 7.90. Pittsburgh shows steers 5.75–6.60, hogs 6.80–6.85, lambs to 7.85.
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