21 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
1
A shop showcases spring merchandise in vivid colors. The feature highlights Silks Jackets and Tailor-made suits with many attractive styles. Shoppers are invited to spend hours viewing the new arrivals and making a choice among charming offerings.
Summary of events from April 14 to 20 notes Consul General Lee in Washington Cardinal Taschereau death in Quebec and other deaths fires and disasters across the country. U S Congress debates Cuba war policy and declares intent to expel Spain. Naval movements and troop mobilizations announced with multiple ship launches and transfers. Ongoing unrest in Spain Malaga and Canaries, Germany and Italy diplomacy, and consuls attacked in Malaga. Casualties from fires, crashes, and violence reported amid broad national and international tensions.
Congress adjourned after a long night when the Cuban resolutions were approved. House members looked exhausted as the clerk rushed the enrolled papers to the speaker and the chamber emptied. Senate members, fatigued by the vigil, resumed debate on the sundry civil appropriation bill while explaining the Cuban vote.
At Newport Kentucky the filly Carlscrona fell on the back stretch injuring rider L Scott and breaking her neck. Jockey Campbell fell from Nominis and was hospitalised though no bones were broken. Jockey Scott escaped unharmed.
In New York on April 20, traders in Wall Street still believe no guns will fire in the war with Spain. They cling to this view strongly, refusing to sell holdings and buying more securities after any material drop.
A speaker and Julia Fanshawe Brinckerhoff describe a maple forest seen through a lover’s gaze. The narrator fixes on his beloved’s glow in red and gold while the autumn scene reflects softly on her face. The poem contrasts external beauty with the woman's presence and silent ecstasy.
Paris London Post reports a Plaza de Madrid spectacle where Cesar the Bengal tiger fought a fighting bull before 1,300 spectators. The tiger bore fatal wounds and five broken ribs, while the bull escaped unharmed, illustrating how wild beasts fare poorly against the Spanish fighting bull.
A Sioux City Sunday school tale shows a catechism lesson where students affirm God can do anything. When asked to reconcile two and two with five the class answers like a clever child, saying God can make two and two equal five by adding one.
A druggist confronts a rattled clerk who discovers a pricing mistake on a prescription. The clerk admits miscalculating ingredient costs, charging 75 cents instead of the correct 1 dollar, and explains the error as human error.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer cites a claim that the name California derives from Spanish caliente fornalli meaning shot furnace. It states Cortes gave the name in 1585 to the peninsula later known as Lower California because of its hot climate.
Buffalo on April 19 reports No 1 hard wheat at 112 cents, No 1 northern at 1113 cents, winter wheat No 2 red at 100 cents. Oats No 2 white 34 cents, No 3 mixed 28 cents. Corn No 2 yellow 36 cents, No 3 yellow 34 cents. Rye No 2 7 cents. Flour ranges from 3.25 to 5.50 dollars per barrel. Butter and eggs prices listed for state and western lines.
East Buffalo market rounds report cattle with export steers around 4.90 to 5.15 per unit and heavy butchers near 4.65, cows and calves strong to 3.75 or better, veals up to 6. Sheep and lambs show workers 4.15 to 5.25, common to fair 3.50 to 4.65, spring lambs up to 4.60. Hogs range heavy 4.10 to 4.15, mediums 4.05 to 4.10, Yorkers 3.05 to 4.00, pigs from 8.40 to 7.0.
Prices from the Buffalo hay market show No 1 timothy per ton at 10.00 to 10.50 dollars and No 2 timothy at 8.50 to 10.50 dollars. Baled hay lists at 10.00 to 10.50 dollars and baled straw bundled rye at 10.00 to 11.00 dollars.
Rev. H. S. Doyle outlines habit formation from Proverbs and Luke, stressing how repeated actions shape life and destiny. He covers habits of industry, morality in speech and conduct, and church attendance, urging pure thoughts, truthful words, and steadfast worship reflected in Christ’s example.
The era is described as ethical rather than religious with an eclipse of piety likely temporary. The love of truth and hatred of sham drive a purifying shift, encouraging a worship that is in spirit and truth. Liberal Christians, labeled radical, seek daily devotion to replace vanishing practices.
The quote argues anxiety empties today of strength rather than tomorrow, hindering coping with inevitable sorrow. It contrasts God’s power to bear sorrows from His making with the self created anticipatory grief that saps present resilience.
An American Friend editorial asserts that pursuing culture aligns with the New Testament ideals. It argues culture enhances focus on life’s singular purpose, drawing people toward moral and spiritual aims rather than away from them.
Anonymous offers verses urging acts of kindness and care to ease others. It invites readers to share small words, songs, and smiles to brighten lonely lives and lighten burdens through love and thoughtful actions.
To the Public. After thirty years in the business and twelve years specializing in caring for the dead, T. W. McNett advertises a full Warren County funeral setup. He lists two first class funeral cars including a white one for children, six funeral coaches, and guarantees satisfaction with prices he claims are as low as any house in Warren County. Office 303 Second Street, residence 110 Short Street for night calls.
The Maru office offers a neat and elegant line of wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and program sets at affordable prices for clients seeking stylish printed stationery.
A A Davis and Company advertise baby carriages and go carts for sale using blue periodical tickets.
Rev. W. J. Yates discusses power as a religious gift, contrasting material force with inner holiness. The sermon outlines the Holy Spirit as a personal empowerment, transforming resolve into active faith and lifelong obedience.
A reflective meditation on value and cost. The piece argues worth varies by time place and person, contrasting earthly cost with spiritual use. It asks readers to consider what Jesus salvation means for them, shaping life toward purity or indulgence.
A moral exhortation argues that body slavery is evil and soul slavery is worse. It urges individuals to think rightly act rightly and pursue truth love and good. It calls homes moral gyms to discipline spiritual powers and insists one should do duty regardless of feelings.
In the closing hours of the Iowa Legislature the House carried through with loud acclaim a resolution asking Doorkeeper Wesley Spain to change his name forthwith to Wesley Cuba.
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson of Ham Lake Minnesota say their five eldest sons are among the tallest in the United States. Jonas and Peter stand 6 feet 3 inches, Charles I and John reach 6 feet 8 inches, Edward is 6 feet 4 inches, with the youngest two still growing.
An old advertisement fragment promoting Castoria for infants and children appears with partial branding and phrasing. The text shows a product aimed at pediatric care, likely featuring a gentle remedy marketed for young ages.
A collection of witticisms and anecdotes reflecting social mores, marriage, and public life. The pieces touch on gender roles, forgiveness, mischief, and humor about wartime, editors, and notable figures like Mark Twain, with snippets about carpentry, taxes, and daily life in a past era.
A historical reflection notes April as the wartime month in U S history from 1775 to 1865. It cites Lexington and Concord beginnings, Washington’s 1783 termination, Mexicans war early actions, Fort Sumter firing, Lincoln calls, Virginia and Appomattox events, and Lincoln’s assassination all tied to April dates.
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