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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
1
Samuel P. Colt named as a likely replacement for Senator Nelson W. Aldrich amid Republican leadership discussions. Colt leads the Rubber Trust and is favored by party figures seeking a renomination plan.
The city and Water company appraisers met last Thursday in the city hall to organize the board and review legal matters. They inspected Morrison Run reservoir dam and watershed, Gladerun filter plant, Tanner Hill reservoir, and other facilities over the following days.
John Tener, Charleroi resident and Republican Governor hopeful, leads state campaigners west from Wilkesbarre after touring eastern Pennsylvania. He will speak in Warren on Friday afternoon October 7, with several prominent speakers joining. Tener has covered 13 counties since the campaign began in Centre County, drawing large crowds and strong support. Billy Sunday praised Tener in New Castle, calling him a worthy candidate and a “white man in everything he does.” Tener’s week schedule lists Ellwood City, New Castle, Mercer, Sharon, Greenville, Meadville, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, Warren, Corry, and Erie with daytime and evening events.
The Oil Creek Baptist association held its annual convention in Bradford with plans to meet next year at Calvary church in Erie. Rev. James E. Darby was elected moderator, and new officers including W. H. Dennis as clerk and J. W. Smiley as treasurer were chosen. The report noted a $846.98 balance, and a new Sunday School auxiliary was formed with officers named from Erie to Ridgway.
John K Tener and associates on the Republican State ticket receive lavish receptions during a state tour. Meetings exceed those of Edwin S. Stuart’s four years ago, with broad county enthusiasm signaling a likely November victory. The party remains harmonious while Democratic split between Grim and Berry suggests a large Tener margin.
Dover New Jersey September 29 Physicians fear Miss Lucy Burton may not regain sight after red pepper blown into her eyes as a prank by a youth employed at George Richards store. She was in a freight elevator when the pepper was blown into her face and collapsed in agony. Authorities say charges may be filed against the prankster.
Local advertisers are urged to place ads in The Mail to reach engaged readers quickly. Businesses can expect broad exposure and proven response, with affordable rates and flexible insertion options for small and large campaigns.
The Superior court at Philadelphia will hear arguments by S H Miller and associates from Pittsburg to overturn Helen Boyle's 25 year sentence for complicity in a kidnapping. The defense cites lack of Pennsylvania overt act or intent evidence and argues the trial relied on improper testimony and improper prosecution theory. Proceedings were postponed to October due to papers service delays.
Senator Webster Grim Democratic nominee for governor arrived in Harrisburg to begin a tour of Dauphin Lebanon Berks and other central counties. Grim will speak in Beaver Butler Lawrence Mercer Crawford and Erie through October 8. Republican nominee John K Tener and party spoke at Mifflinburg and Lewistown and will campaign in Huntingdon Hollidaysburg Tyrone Johnstown Myersdale and Jeannette later in the week.
A reflective verse notes that pursuing gain at the cost of reputation is a form of loss, echoing Syrus’s moral warning about ethics over profit.
P H Adams a noted Erie businessman and longtime figure in local telephone development died in Erie Thursday night September 22 after a ten day illness. He built Western Pennsylvania independent telephone service and backed Union Telephone line projects. Born in the South he ran away to join the Confederacy and later worked in bonding as a representative for eastern firms. He leaves a wife three daughters and two sons.
A masked man reportedly tried to stop a northbound Chautauqua traction car near Victoria after midnight. The car did not stop. crew say they saw nothing, while a passenger claimed a revolver was involved and a man fled. No injuries or arrests reported.
Former State Treasurer John O Sheatz resigns from the Keystone party State committee amid disputes over endorsing congressional candidates. He states he resigned because he is a Republican and opposed the party policy.
A Warren County Sunday School Association meeting for Eldred and South West townships gathered at Grand Valley. Large attendance with sessions at United Brethren and Methodist churches, featuring talks on Missions, Adult Classes, Temperance, Home Work, and Sunday School Conventions, plus sermons by Rev. Bennett and Rev. Garnett.
Producers are signing contracts as they back a plan to promote the High Grade Oil company forming to refine their oil. Promoters report encouragement and expect the venture to succeed in the Chicora Karns City Bruin area.
Canada’s premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier is on a tour of the northwest visiting cities and meeting local officials and citizens during his travel for the government agenda and policy discussions.
A large crowd gathered at the Warren Outing club Friday for the annual meeting after an elaborate 107 guest dinner. Treasurer reported strong finances. membership around 325 and rising. Officers elected: President M. W. Jamieson, Vice President Will Cameron, Secretary Dr. Victor McAlpin, Treasurer F. K. Russell, House Committee Mrs Bottsford Mrs Hammond George Craft Will Geer. Later hours featured dancing.
Veterans from Warren County attended the Gettysburg dedication left by Sunday to reach the battlefield. The event on Tuesday featured Gen. Huidekoper as chairman, Gov. Stuart receiving the monument, and Latta delivering the principal oration. The $150,000 memorial arch of white granite with raised bronze name tablets honors Pennsylvania troops from July 1–3, 1863.
A Hamburg store notes Americans are the sole buyers, disposing of 30 to 40 pounds of sweet potatoes monthly to resident Americans, highlighting limited demand.
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