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Newspaper

Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1897

Page

2

Warren Officials Nominated for Sheriff and Prothonotary

For sheriff, John H. Fuellhart, of Warren. For prothonotary, Frank M. Knapp, of Warren.

John H. Fuellhart Warren

Ballot Reform Aims for Simpler Pennsylvania Ballot

The Legislature considers a new form of ballot from the Ballot Reform Association. It drops party columns and groups candidates by office. Voters mark each candidate they support, with each name printed once and party designations shown. Simple directions enable independent voting as easily as straight party voting.

Pennsylvania Ballot Reform Association

New Congressional Apportionment Bill Introduced in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on Monday night Mr. Wenk of Forest introduced a House bill for apportionment. It creates 24 Republican districts and six Democratic, with two close Democratic races. Forest and Elk join Venango, Warren, McKean and Cameron to form a 175000 population district about the national ratio.

Harrisburg House Wenk Forest Forest and Elk Venango Warren McKean Cameron Jake

Spring Creek license case seen as strict by outsiders

The piece argues Judge Noyes appears harsher on Associates in the Spring Creek license case. It states Spring Creek needs licenses as much as other towns like Kinzua Irvington Russell Youngsville Clarendon and Warren and notes two-thirds of objectors would settle for no license anywhere in Warren county. The judges are viewed as applying standard discretion under the current license law.

Noyes Spring Creek MaIon Kinzua Irvington Russell Youngsville Clarendon Warren Warren County Pennsylvania Wesday Archibald Rhind Conewango County of State of G. R. Starr John Rees Elihu Kingsley Pinegrove John Abbott John 8 Alva Chandler John S. Russell Rhind Dunkirk, Warren Pittsburg

Republicans Maintain Lead in Spring Elections Across States

The spring results show Republicans keeping a solid lead in New England Ohio and Michigan. Michigan re elected Judge Long of the Supreme Court by about forty thousand. Ohio faces its sharpest Republican reverses, notably in Cincinnati, though the local issues outweigh national sentiment.

New England Ohio Michigan Judge Long Supreme Court Cincinnati

Mississippi Flood Submerges Towns Across States

A flood waters cover about 15 800 square miles on April 6 with 7 900 in Mississippi 4 500 in Arkansas 1 750 in Missouri 1 200 in Tennessee and 450 in Louisiana. The extent of damage is hard to estimate as rivers continue to rise and reports are not reassuring.

Mississippi Arkansas Missouri Tennesee Louisiana

McKean County GOP Delegates Earn Clear Wins

In McKean county last Saturday the Combine crowd delivered strong results as Quay delegates Brown Moffit Chadwick won 2088 2099 and 2063 votes while opponents Burdick Campbell and King garnered 1238 1314 and 1119. The Bradford Era called it a glorious victory and Republicans celebrate.

McKean Quay Messrs Brown Moffit Chadwick Burdick Campbell King Bradford

Governor defends Schaeffer appointment as Public Instruction head

Governor Hastings says the reappointment of Dr Nathan C Schaeffer as Superintendent of Public Instruction was broadly urged by men of all parties and argues the school department should be kept free from politics despite Republican criticism from aspirants for the post.

Nathan C. Schaeffer Gov. Hastings

Colorado Woman May Serve in State Guard Under New Law

A proposed militia bill lets both men and women join the Colorado State Guard. The Legislature has passed the measure and the question remains whether the Governor will sign the act into law.

Colorado State Guard

Governor Hasting Signs Capitol Bill Sets Stage for Renewal

In the House on Tuesday the Walton Capitol bill passed 149 to 39 and moves to Governor Hasting for signature. With the bill approved, work on a new State Capitol building will soon begin.

Hastings State Capitol

City ordinance enforces bicycle safety rule on infant carriage

A New York City rider was arrested and fined for carrying an infant on the front wheel. The note calls the practice dangerous and suggests enforcement should extend nationwide.

New York City

Wanamaker Declines State Treasurer Candidacy

Mr WANAMAKER, the wealthy store owner, declines to run for State Treasurer. "Honest John" says there is no money or chance to win, so his barrel stays bunged.

Mr. Wanamaker John

President McKinley Arrives in Washington After Sea Voyage

President McKinley and party reached Washington last Monday after five days at sea and reported being greatly rested and improved in health. A separate note asserts women should not be barred from bearing arms with Colorado's new law allowing them to serve as soldiers and defend.

McKinley Washington Colorado

Irish remark on Cleveland’s terms sparks grin

An observer quips that if Cleveland’s second term had come first he would not have earned a second term, reflecting partisan humor about presidential terms.

Cleveland

Hamilton Road Bill Draws Support in Legislature

The measure, already passed by the Senate, would create three township road supervisors with three year terms and real estate eligibility. It limits road tax to ten mills, funds four fifths of taxes by labor, and sets monthly meetings for supervisors. The act would take effect March 1, 1898 if passed.

Harrisburg Senate House

Senate tariff debate may prolong into summer

The Pittsburg Times cites indications that Senate deliberations on the tariff bill will be lengthy, with one authority predicting a summerlong debate. The country hopes this forecast proves false, fearing a repetition of past protracted stalls that delay resolution and impact industrial contentment.

Pittsburg Times Senate

Harrisburg Bill Relieves Constables From Unneeded Returns

A bill passed in Harrisburg relieves constables from filing returns when there is nothing to report, unless court rules require it. The change saves their travel and court costs and might motivate constables to report only when there is substantive information.

Harrisburg

Commission planned to protect seal life with Britain Russia and possibly Japan

The administration intends to form a commission to negotiate with Great Britain for better seal life protection. In parallel, coordinated action with Russia and perhaps Japan is expected to pursue the same goal.

Great Britain Russia Japan

Grumbling Amid Rain Reveals Local Mood

Residents complain about wet weather and poor roads noting spring delays yet reflect on selfishness and gratitude, acknowledging how calamity reveals unacknowledged blessings.

Princeton Women Welcome Mrs. Cleveland at University Tea

Mrs. Cleveland was formally introduced to Princeton women with a Saturday tea hosted by Mrs. Patton wife of the university president. Local leading women attended no out of town guests, and the event was described as a brilliant affair.

Cleveland Princeton Patton Princeton University

Pennsylvania Leads Nation in State Output of 1896

Pennsylvania ranks first among state producers with Vermont second. The national output in 1896 totaled 3,746,205 dollars, of which Pennsylvania alone accounted for over sixty percent.

Pennsylvania Vermont

Bicycles In The Market: Buy Low Sell High Adage

A witty remark notes the paradox of bicycles pricing as a buyer and seller. The saying suggests value shifts with demand and experience in the marketplace.

Miscellaneous Facts and Oddities From Historical Dispatch

A roundup of curious notes covers snuff use in Boston, a French blue laundry soap, Mrs. Susan Stewart’s 93 years with full teeth, large-scale lumber imports by China, sea otter skins value, a Stratford Ont. accident causing blindness, Rome's St. Peter's as the world’s largest church, A A Powell’s colossal measurements, Paris monkeys smoking, blotting paper origins in the U S, and an old English supply of blotting material.

Susan Stewart Wichita Kan China Oregon Washington Strangfield Ont St. Peter’s Rome Isle of Man A. A. Powell Cincinnati Paris England

Campaign Finance Reform Act Text Summary

The document outlines limits on campaign spending for U S representatives and state offices, defining voter counts, reporting duties, and required sworn statements. It establishes penalties for violations, enables the Attorney General to seek removal of offending officers, and classifies political committees as required treasurers.

Political Committee Financial Reporting and Penalties Act

Detailed requirements for treasurers and political committees to record all money received and disbursed, with time limits for reporting after elections, and penalties for failure to comply. Provisions cover filings with county clerks, object and person details, and possible court allowances for late claims, plus penalties for improper recordkeeping or concealment.

Te Obectana Aaid County Commonwealth House of the General Assembly Congress of the United States Attorney General Towit Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House Poli Sxc SrEc Common Pleas Court

Catarrh Cure Offered With One Hundred Dollar Reward

Readers are told that a Catarrh Cure by F.J. Keefer & Co. promises to cure catarrh by addressing blood and mucous issues. The ad claims the remedy builds constitution and natural health, with a $100 reward for any pure sane fails to cure, and directs to send for testimonials. Sold by Hall's Pills or through dealers.

F.J. Aera & CO Toledo, CO Hall

New Great South American Kidney Cure promises fast relief

Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder troubles with the New Great South American Kidney Cure sold by Noyes Drug Store Warren Pa. The ad also touts Chamberlain Pain Balm for rheumatic knee stiffness for Mrs Samuel Stamm of Loganton Pa and lists Morris & Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon as sellers.

Noyes Drug Store Warren Samuel Stamm Loganton Mr. Stamm Chamberlain Morris & Mullen, Warren P. B. Canfield Corydon

Notable Movements and Productions Across Europe

F Lawley plans a life of Judah P Benjamin after leaving the London Daily Telegraph. Parsifal opens the Bayreuth season July 19 with the Nibelungen Cycle, eight Parsifal performances and three Nibelungen shows. Spitzer sale appraisal seeks $60,000. heirs dispute. Vernon Harcourt fined ten shillings for chimney fire. Lord Chief Justice Russell finishes cases early, shuffles dockets. Germany mirrors London with religious plays. Hairau with Christ drawn, Hauptmann at work on a Passion drama. Bible Society since 1819 has distributed 147,366,669 Scriptures. Persians use these works to craft papier mache items.

F. Lawley London Daily Telegraph Judah P. Benjamin M. Mannheim William George Venables Vernon Harcourt House of Commons London Russell Germany Adolf Wilbrandt Hairau Christ Berlin Gerhardt Hauptmann British and Foreign Bible Society Persia

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