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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
1
W. W. Cocks, a Roosevelt ally and longtime friend from Oyster Bay, serves as a member of Congress. The article profiles his role and connections within the Roosevelt circle.
A Sunday incident at Big Bend left thirteen year old Donald Folkman with serious burns after tar from a kettle ignited and spilled onto him. His father George Folkman threw the kettle outside and the boy was rushed to water to soothe the burns.
Warren Sept 15 1910 letter from HuGH V HAZELTINE president of the Civic Improvement League states the group has no involvement in prosecutions of Sibley Crandall Howard and others. He asserts the Warren County Civic League is not backing the case and no funds were spent by his organization on this matter.
William S. Harvey of New York quit City Hall when his bride-to-be snickered while filling the marriage license. After a first protest she cried, and on a second snicker he walked out, leaving the bride in tears and the clerk as chief consoler.
A Morgantown resident predicts the world will end in 1914. The report notes the prediction by W. Cook, an aged resident of the City district in Monongalia county. The passage also jokes that a father funding a daughter’s coming out ball often reveals his bank shortage.
Petitioners for the Sibley audit must file any amendments to Joseph C. Sibley primary expense accounts and accompanying vouchers with their attorneys at least two weeks before the November 14 hearing. The order also requires delivery of amendments and vouchers to record petitioners two weeks prior and directs witnesses subpoenaed to attend the continued hearing with no further notice.
A collision on the Wabash Valley line near Kingsland, Fort Wayne, leaves forty dead and twenty or more fatally injured. The south bound limited and northbound local cars wrecked on a short curve, with many victims identified only by clothing. Both motormen killed. Authorities seek cause amid chaotic rescue and hospital care.
A fragment notes that unhappiness without a woman does not guarantee happiness with her. It cautions against assuming a partner fixes all discontent and suggests thoughtful consideration of personal happiness beyond relationships.
State health department reports about 658 infantile paralysis cases across 45 of 67 counties as of September 19. York and Lehigh show high counts with 135 and 92 respectively. Philadelphia, Allegheny, and Northampton also report significant totals amid growing nationwide concern.
Boston reporters said Jack Johnson and Sam Langford met with no deal reached for a match. Joe Woodman pressed Langford to post his money, Johnson offered only a bank book, and both sides walked away without a bout. The discussion noted posting forfeits is illegal in Massachusetts.
Atlantic City reports Mrs Minnie Pike aged 70, a former Riverton N J resident, may have died after wandering the town in a dazed state and falling from the Inlet pier near midnight while returning from the post office. A woman matching her description was seen near the yachtsmen's pier an hour before midnight, and the tide likely carried her to sea.
A rough estimate places about thirty inhabitants per square mile on Earth. The figure reflects a broad global view with no precise counting, illustrating uneven human distribution across regions and continents.
Pauline Wayne, a blue-blooded Northwestern Alderney cow, travels toward Washington to join the White House dairy. Succeeding Mooley, Pauline holds class A high grade milch cow status and has stirred presidential staff as grooms prepare her habitat.
Detroiter Solomon Mazurrette once among the nation’s best known song composers died in poverty at St Mary’s Hospital. His widow sought aid from the city poor commission for burial as the report lists popular works he wrote for Emma Abbott Clara Kellogg Kellogg Emma Albans Zelda Seguin Emma Thursby and Vanzandt. He was highly regarded at the peak of his career in Detroit.
Pittsburg reports Dr J K Irwin, a 200 pound canoeist, saved by 20 year old Peggy Fuller of Pawtucket R I after weight capsized their canoe on the Allegheny river. Fuller, an expert swimmer and athlete, pushed the sunken craft to him enabling his grip until help came.
The Whalen faction of Democrats in Albany claims irregularities in Tuesday primaries against State Committeeman P. E. McCabe and vows to pursue a contest in court. They plan to send a rival convention to Rochester.
Charles Stifel James Weber and Charles Hoege three bakers from Richmond Place were arrested in Frewsburg on assault charges after they allegedly attacked Warren and Jamestown Street Railway conductor Lester when ejected for disorderly conduct. The men faced second degree assault charges and were held for Mayville grand jury after a medical treatment for Lester.
In Oneida County New York the Second district delegates to the state Republican convention favor Theodore Roosevelt for temporary chairman while Sherman supporters carry the First and Third districts. Senator Davenport leads the progressive delegation amid strong calls for direct primaries and endorsements of Taft Roosevelt Hughes and Root.
An automobile with five passengers went over a nine foot embankment between Fentonville and Akeley on the Warren and Jamestown turnpike. Albert Braymer of Sheffield and Mr and Mrs James Dustin and their 7 month old child were aboard. Mrs Little Taylor and Miss Viola Taylor from Barnes also present. Mrs Taylor suffered hip injuries, Dustin cut by barbs in the fence, others uninjured. The car was brought back to Jamestown by trolley after treatment at a nearby farmhouse.
In Youngstown Ohio on September 16 Fred Smith woke to a mule’s bray and saw a man jump from a second story window fleeing across fields. The mule chased and gripped the burglar, forcing him to shed his coat before escaping. Smith holds the coat as a potential clue.
John K. Tener the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor may visit Warren. Local Republicans have started a push and word is expected soon on whether he will be able to reach Warren. If the race heats up in the state, several Republican speakers may stump Warren county and Tener could be among them.
Lord Granard tours a tenant farm and comments on the fine condition of the pigs. The farmer replies with a wry line that if everyone were as ready to die as the pigs, they would be in great shape.
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