Warren Officials Nominated for Sheriff and Prothonotary
For sheriff, John H. Fuellhart, of Warren. For prothonotary, Frank M. Knapp, of Warren.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
2
For sheriff, John H. Fuellhart, of Warren. For prothonotary, Frank M. Knapp, of Warren.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residents complain about wet weather and poor roads noting spring delays yet reflect on selfishness and gratitude, acknowledging how calamity reveals unacknowledged blessings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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