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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
4
A civic notice urges voters to pay county taxes within the last two years and at least 30 days before the election. If no receipt is on hand, pay the tax now to obtain proof before October 4 and avoid losing the vote.
A warning about gossip targets a third person as rumors swirl about Speaker Henderson. The piece notes Republicans dislike his retreat from the firing line, with Henderson willing to serve his term but prepared to resign from Congress to avoid broader political battle.
In Pennsylvania Mr Pattison runs for governor with the aim of becoming a presidential candidate. His success in carrying Pennsylvania could lift him into the front ranks of Democratic contenders. The piece asks who besides Col. Guffey supports this ambition.
Sensible farmers are urged to miss no opportunity to house field products before autumn storms. They should gather in corn and other crops now and avoid letting them spoil in the fields, leaving winter tasks for later.
The Republicans of the 38th Senatorial district named Edward M. Wilson of Clarion last Tuesday to oppose J. E. P. Hall of Ridgway. Wilson is a brother of Judge Henry Wilson and is seen as having strong prospects, with a Democratic county carried by his kin last fall. If he defeats Hall he is expected to do well.
Dispatches report President Roosevelt completed a western tour last Tuesday after a trolley collision in Massachusetts caused a knee injury. Surgeons operated in Indianapolis removing a small abscess while he rested quietly en route to Washington where his wife joined him. The piece criticizes a Democratic campaign book’s call for Philippine independence and labels it a paramount issue aimed at harming the administration.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows held its seventy eighth annual session in Des Moines Iowa. The organization has over a million members and paid nearly four million dollars for member relief last year. Since 1830 over two million members have been initiated and about 192.65 million dollars has been paid from the relief fund. R E Wright of Allentown Pennsylvania was elected deputy grand sire after a hard contest and will be grand sire next year.
The Harrisburg capitol project goes to George F. Payne & Co. of Philadelphia. The structure, modeled on the National Capitol, will measure 519 feet 10 inches by 258 feet 2 inches with a 250 foot central dome and two smaller domes. Exterior will be Pennsylvania granite. classic entrances feature tall columns and pediments. A large bronze sculpture will crown the central mass. Completion is set for January 1, 1906.
Judge Wm. R. Day of Canton, Ohio lauds President McKinley as a man who never wronged a fellow being. He highlights McKinley’s kindness to a weeping mother, loyalty, patience, charity in criticism, and constant cheerfulness that inspired others to duty.
Democrats back Pattison as candidate for governor of Pennsylvania while Judge Pennypacker defends Republican record. The piece notes Pattison would push national reform if elected, but Pennypacker counters that the last legislature is history and pledges opposition to "ripper" bills. It argues Pennsylvania should resist Democratic leadership and align with national GOP policy.
The Buffalo Courier urges Congress to pass the post check currency bill in the coming session. It would convert small denomination money into checks payable to order at post offices, saving losses and time in mailing small sums and replacing money orders. Citizens are urged to contact their congressional representatives to support the measure.
A Washington dispatch notes a large US bank deposits total for 1901 of 8,535,053,136 dollars, averaging 108 dollars per person. Ten years earlier deposits were 4,232,000,000 and twenty years ago 2,600,000,090, with National banks holding 2,937,753,233 and savings banks 2,597,094,580.
The Southern Nut Growers Association plans a Macon Georgia gathering October 6 to discuss peanuts pecans and other nuts and to expand domestic and foreign trade.
President Roosevelt drew large crowds at each station on his western tour and spent Sunday in Detroit meeting Spanish war comrades. He stated in a public address that no apologies are due for the Spanish war or the Philippines, and only wrongdoers should be punished, not the entire army.
The Philadelphia Press accuses ex Gov Pattison of mounting a nonpartisan campaign while advancing partisan aims. It argues his administrations advanced Democratic interests, cites removals of Republicans, and says he seeks Republican votes under a sham claim of nonpartisanship.
Plain type plain arguments and plain prices define the path to success for advertising, as emphasized by Printers Ink. The message touts honesty and straightforward approaches to campaign effectiveness and market reach.
Titusville Herald notes repeated promises to fix evils under a governor candidate. The piece questions the value of a third trial if issues persist. Philadelphia Press targets Guthrie and calls out support for a bill seen as eroding city self government amid Judge Pennypacker’s critiques.
Democratic papers attack Judge Pennypacker for declining a Mt. Gretna Exposition invitation and cite ex-Gov Pattison rebukes. The Philadelphia press reports Hiram Cronk of Dunnbrook Oneida County New York near 103 is dying. The piece asserts Republicans trust fighters and fight trusts.
Erie Railroad begins September 1 selling colonists and settlers tickets to California Oregon Washington Montana Idaho and more with sleeping car privileges west of Chicago. Low rates promise great value for western travel. details from Erie agents or F H Garfield Jamestown NY division passenger agent.
The Mail office advertises printing on short notice with workmanlike quality and a selection of stock. Prices are claimed to be lower than competitors for material of equal quality, promising savings for customers.
The Mail Office displays the latest fashionable engraved stationery with samples and listed prices for customers seeking refined writing sets and correspondence accessories.
Jacob Keller the Tailor offers 1000 yards of cloth for rainy day skirts in 30 shades at cash only, closing out at cost.
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