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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
4
The speaker argues for sending a war fleet into Pacific waters, asserting the United States may position battleships on its own territory and warning against Japanese interference. It states a war would be provoked by dictation and calls for immigration laws aligned with national interests while denying immediate war with Japan.
The Franklin Citizen Press notes Joe Sibley’s safe cheerful return from Egypt and hints he may seek a return to Congress. Veterans and Venango supporters, impressed by his Washington work, would campaign to nominate and elect him again if he’s ready.
Farmers and stock raisers easily dispose of equines as the horse market stays brisk. The government needs mounts for cavalry artillery and train service, while autos streetcars airships and other horseless transport do not lessen demand. The more horses decline, the more valuable they become as the text argues.
Electricity expands in Spain with widespread use of electric light and motor drives in industry. Manufacturing of electrical apparatus lags behind demand as dynamos and motors are imported from the United States Germany and Switzerland.
A Kansas town council presented the local brass band with 150 dollars amid controversy. The Richmond Times-Dispatch calls it hush money, while the local view is the gift was meant to fund a celebratory performance by the band.
The passage notes about 250000 miles of undersea cable amounting to 250 million dollars. It states the average cable lifespan is forty years, reflecting the scale and longevity of the submarine communications network.
Harrisburg reports a surge of young Republicans engaging in the campaign for state treasurer William Sheatz and the GOP effort in Pennsylvania. Leaders note strong youth turnout, ties to the State League of Republican Clubs, and a national political mood with 68 Pennsylvania votes at stake.
A London dispatch notes weary society women increasingly use electric battery therapy on nerves to cope with social duties. Specialists call it a fad as it gains traction this season.
The wall switch's ease in operating electric lighting stands unmatched in domestic electrical use, highlighting its practical advantage for homes.
Pennsylvania reports invested capital of 900 million dollars across its industries. Last year the products were sold for 1 600 million dollars. Employment reached 750 000 with wages totaling 400 000 000 dollars. Great is Pennsylvania.
An electrically operated clothes wringer is hailed as the newest device for domestic laundry, promising quicker handling and modern convenience for household chores.
Philadelphia lawmakers and war veterans publically rebut Democratic accusations over the old soldiers pension bill. Rep Joseph S. Thomas defends John O. Sheatz, arguing the pension plan was shaped to be workable and funded, while Cochran’s senate opposition and governor Stuart’s veto threat are cited as the real obstacles. Other Philadelphia and McKean representatives corroborate Sheatz’s fair conduct and condemn the campaign lies.
D L Miller president of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad will visit Warren on the 26th instant. A meeting of the road’s supporters will be held at the Court House that evening. The organizers urge a wide county turnout to hear prospects for the enterprise.
Dr. W. A. Irvine reports engineers on the Sunbury and Erie Railroad started surveying from Erie last Monday and will soon map the line to Warren despite current difficulties.
A reader condemns weekly mail disruption with Erie line delays from two days to six, noting Thursday Erie papers arrived only Friday noon. Calls for immediate department investigation and corrective action.
The Allegheny Valley Railroad Company held its annual meeting at Pittsburg and re elected Hon. William F Johnston as president. The board includes Hon. Joseph Buffington, Whig candidate for the Supreme Bench. John Still, wounded July 5 near Russelburg by a bursting cannon, has had his leg amputated. The Free Soil Convention in Pittsburg nominated John P Hale for president and Geo N Julian for vice president, Hale declining.
H. J. Taylor and T. S. Messner have bought out D. Greene and are now holding forth on the corner with plans to run the business properly.
Whig County names include T Struthers C J Taylor and E Cowan from Warren H P Kinnear from Youngsville and Marshall Jones from Pinegrove in the committee roster.
An Elk County Advocate note reports two hunters started a drove of elk. in under five minutes seven were killed with the remainder escaping. The piece ends by noting elk steak prices continue downward despite abundant supply in the market.
At Springfield trials the Densmore reaper won the gold medal and Huzzy’s the silver. Mr Ketchum of Buffalo took the gold for the best mowing machine with Huzzy second. McCormick has protested the decisions.
The Agricultural Society plans to pitch its tent for the fair a block or two above the German Lutheran Church on the same side of the street.
The letter warns Republican members that October 5th is the final day to pay taxes and vote. EB. W. Parshall, chairman, urges prompt and immediate attention to the matter.
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