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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
2
Governor Stone stated the next Legislature will pass Congressional, Senatorial, Judicial and Assembly apportionment bills. He expects a working body with no deadlocks and a United States Senator chosen by the Republican caucus on a joint ballot. He also predicts an appropriation to finish the Capitol building.
The expense to Great Britain for American horses is increasing as the war prolongs. First costs of those shipped and those supplied under present orders will reach $5,000,000. Many die at sea and many more disabled by sickness from the climate change. Demand from shippers for the British Army drives prices higher.
Theodore N. Barnsdall of Bradford clarifies he is not a candidate for Congress. He notes friends have started an unsolicited boom in his behalf and says public office is not his ambition. He dislikes taking "second money" in election campaigns.
In wartime dispatches, England faces over 200000 troops in Africa fighting Boer forces. The piece notes British casualties and captures around 25000, and asks whether continuing the conflict justifies the cost and aims of extending the campaign.
U S Supreme Court opinion by Justice White upholds Michigan Supreme Court ruling against an express company in a one cent stamp on receipts case. The decision frames freight cost as a charge borne by the shipper despite questions of law versus justice.
England orders 300 gross of assorted flags and 10 000 Standard Union Jacks from a Cincinnati company. Years ago Britain bought hunting abroad, but with protective tariffs U S flag production has grown domestically.
The article notes two million standard silver dollars were produced at the New Orleans mint in March, countering claims that coinage had stopped. It anticipates political debate during the campaign about the fate of the dollar of the fathers.
Turnpays June 24 will vote on Col Quay's case by unanimous consent. The report states no doubt of a favorable vote and that on that date Pennsylvania will again be represented in the Senate by two senators.
Pennsylvania Democrats declare for Mr Bryan and will support him in Kansas City. They plan to carry the state to the electoral college for President McKinley in time.
Republicans debate possible running mates for McKinley with several strong candidates contending. The choice aims to balance ticket strength and regional appeal in the upcoming nomination process.
Lincoln residents backed the Republican municipal slate by a large margin, the strongest in years, while Col. Bryan faced substantial local opposition amid the heated political climate.
The act of Congress signed by the President last week specifies the official spelling Porto Rico as the designated name. The wording reflects formal usage in governmental documents and historical context.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Allen is appointed by the President to govern Porto Rico starting the first of next month. The President will name Allen's cabinet, while Gen. Davis remains as military governor until Allen surveys island affairs and assumes full control.
A Democratic leader discusses Pattison as a potential vice presidential choice with Kernel Bryan, noting Pattison’s expansion stance and 1896 Free Silver position. Altgeld’s opposition in Illinois is mentioned, but Pattison remains on Harrisburg’s platform, amid hints of no real scramble for a Bryan ticket. Defeat appears certain and prestige limited.
Adjutant General Corbin releases April 1 statement detailing troop numbers in the Philippines. Total officers and men reach 63,585, up 308 since March 1, due to hospital corps and staff recruits. Cavalry 3,507 with 2,411 regulars and 1,096 volunteers. artillery 2,228. infantry 55,120 with 24,133 regulars and 30,987 volunteers. Regulars total 31,382 (968 officers, 30,414 enlisted). volunteers 32,208 (1,356 officers, 30,487 enlisted).
Representative Marsh of Illinois proposes arming the National Guard with Krag-Jorgenson rifles and ammunition. A plan to place mail boxes on star routes empowers residents to request deposits for nearby carriers. The Post Office creates four divisions to manage growing rural free delivery.
A printed notice explains that boarding house keepers and mistresses must provide information on residents when asked by the assessor. Refusal to answer incurs a fine up to $20, as sworn by the assessors. The act of Assembly mandates disclosure of name age gender occupation and health status of all males living in the dwelling.
A Quaker settlement records a plain marriage where a couple informs the congregation, a committee clears the way, and after 30 days they wed at the next meeting with no clergy, no ushers, no attendants, and no wedding fee. The ceremony lasts about two minutes with a mutual vow of faithful marriage.
A widow’s card of thanks in Venango county newspaper misstates the addressees as the minister choir neighbors sisters and brothers and all those who kindly assisted during her husband’s illness and loss revealing an awkward phrasing in the published notice.
A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana rose ten or twelve times in the night with severe backache and kidney pains. He was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure guaranteed by J. M. Siegfried.
Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets from all points in Pennsylvania to Harrisburg for the Republican State Convention. Tickets valid April 24 and 25 and good for return until April 26, with a minimum twenty five cent rate.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers one first class fare round trip from all stations to Cincinnati for the People’s Party National Convention. Tickets on sale May 7 and valid for travel May 7 to May 12 return.
The Erie R R sells one way and round trip excursion tickets to Washington Oregon Montana North and South Dakota at very low rates. Erie rates from this section beat other lines. Ticket agents provide details maps timetables and rates. Contact D B Rowe Corry Pa or F H Garfield Jamestown N Y.
Neat and elegant wedding invitations announcements and calling cards offered at low prices. Local MalIS office provides affordable programs and stylish cards for weddings and events.
An ad suggests FOLEY's HONEY AND TAR provides protection from lingering coughs after influenza. The claim notes coughs may continue for months and occasionally prove deadly once danger point is passed.
The latest patterns in spring suitings have just arrived at Jacob Keller the Tailor located at the corner of Second and Liberty streets in Warren Pennsylvania.
I will pay cash for old rubber items free from cloth and dirt including boots wringer rollers circular packing garden and brewer hoses bursted bicycle tires and solid cushions. I also buy old brass lead zinc copper boiler or bottom free of iron or wire. Visit my room in Johnsons Exchange second floor at Second and Liberty streets to see me anytime.
Readers are urged to patronize home trade with Jacob Keller where two-man shop in Warren showcases first-class tailoring. Local attention highlights skilled work done by Warren tailors.
A brief listing highlights ongoing items and upcoming programs at the Mall office, noting current offerings and planned events for shoppers and community members.
Miss Sill presents the largest and best collection of millinery in town inviting shoppers to explore hats and headwear. The display promises fashionable styles and wide selection for all occasions.
Chicago editorial voices welcome Dewey as a hero amid presidential questions while noting a surge in currency reform and growing demand for American coal abroad. The piece highlights rising silk mill activity, U S manufacturing expansion, and a push to build cotton mills in the South with significant new capital and expansions in Columbus, Georgia.
A New York paper reports a traveling man kissed a letter received during a trip. His companions suspected it was not from his wife and pressed him until he admitted it came from his best girl. The letter, read aloud, pleaded affection with misspelled endearments and a prayer for his blessings.
Stage notes show E H Sothern plans Europe summer. Sol Smith Russell to Carlsbad for treatment. Rostand's L Aiglon debut in Paris lasted five hours. Bernhardt bars bonnets from stalls in Paris theatre. The Great Ruby advertised by balloon in New York. Managers chase sky billboards. Clay Greene writes My Rainbow Coon. Wagenhals Kemper to revive King John in autumn. De Shoven Englander Stange Hobart to collaborate on early American history operas. Law ton may be second Mary Anderson in Eugene Thais Lawton. Arthur aims for new melodrama along Lost River in southern Indiana.
A stitched collection of playful verses and anecdotes portrays a group of three couples bicycling in the countryside then facing misadventure after a rainstorm. It blends moral maxims, quips about marriage, editors, teachers, and a Kansas paper tale, ending with a curious experiment using coal oil to kill waterborne insects.
Mr Beecher reflected on critics who target ministers for attending a billiards game. He said ministers should focus on their work and trust the Lord with influence, warning that those who constantly chase influence resemble a cat chasing its tail.
Permanently cured by the masterly power of South American Nervine Tonic. Invalids need suffer no longer, because this great remedy can cure them all. The cure begins with the first dose and brings marvelous relief. Safe and pleasant, it never disappoints. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, druggists, Warren, Pa.
The Turf Review surveys trotting racing topics including Praytell and Ruby odds, nearly $400000 purses in France, stock heights, Axtell offspring sales around $21000, matinee clubs boosting light harness demand, Star Pointer’s training comeback, Stinson naming his best 2 year old, Ashland Wilkes progeny, a new trotting track development near Lakewood New Jersey, Nathan Straus backing the project, Murphy and his team visiting New York to seek champion status, and Baron Wilkes as leading sire with about $29000 in offspring earnings, Wilton as close runner-up.
The report notes 59 Liebig factory workers in Fray Benitos Uruguay with 25 years service. Egypt unearthed a full 15 inch wooden soldiers company. Silkworms in Italy and France refuse to eat and die by the thousands. An Arkansas woman travels with seven children to Minnesota on one ticket, twins among them. Mississippi plans a new capitol ready for January 1902 with one million dollars allotted. Sugar ship crew members go blind at night from fumes, though see clearly after sunrise.
In the Orphans Court of Warren County Pennsylvania estate of Elvina A Kidder deceased No 4 March term 1900. On May 11 1900 at 10 am the court will hear claims to the fund in the hands of administrator J W Crawford and distribute according to law. Parmlee and Lindsey attorneys for the accountant.
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