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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
2
The Franklin News argues against war citing Gen Sherman war is hell and that wars alter a nation. It questions immediate victory over Spain and freeing Cuba, noting that costs would fall on labor and consumers via pensions and taxes, regardless of war’s shape.
Allen B Rorke of Philadelphia won the $325000 bid to build Pennsylvania's new capitol. He was the lowest of six bidders and will begin work next Monday after a $150000 bond. The brick structure may be faced with Pennsylvania marble if funded later by future legislatures. Gov Hastings and the Attorney General are not expected to oppose the project this time.
The piece outlines who is liable for military duty in Pennsylvania. Able bodied citizens aged 21 to 45 face duty with exceptions for idiots lunatics common drunkards paupers and felons plus state officials legislators and various judges and clerks. It warns to be ready when the President calls.
Republicans in Elk and Montgomery counties held primaries last Saturday. In Elk County C W Stone won the single delegate to the state convention while W C Arnold backed for Congress at large and Delos Dolliver for Congress. In Montgomery County a tight contest between W A Stone and John Wanamaker ended with Col Stone securing nine delegates. Berks County instructed five delegates for Wanamaker. About 100 delegates remain to be chosen out of 363 total.
In Portsmouth Virginia, loud proponents of war cooled after a recruiting office opened and displayed a sign. The next day only three men favored war and two days later those three men declined to enlist, signaling the war talk's end for Portsmouth.
The Erie Crawford district Republicans remain confident in retaking Congress with Geo Higgins as their leader despite Silver Joe Sibley entering the race on Democratic and Populist tickets. They previously defeated Sibley two years ago with Representative Sturdevant.
In Galena Illinois next Wednesday a civic gathering marks Grant's birthday with a main address by former Confederate officer Hon Emory Speer of Kentucky. The event unfolds amid a call for reconciliation and shared remembrance.
The standing committee of the New York diocese has approved Prof. Briggs for ordination as a deacon and he will be advanced to the priesthood one year after his ordination.
In a mirrored political shift, Tacoma adopts the Republican mayoral candidate as Seattle did, while free silver loses ground to the dollar in Washington State. The 100 cent dollar now leads in statewide sentiment, signaling a financial and political realignment.
In Chicago the strike by male workers leads to women taking the place of men at major printing houses. The shift shows females stepping into press feeder positions as labor action continues.
Gov. Black vetoed about three quarters of New York Legislature measures and warned he would block more if needed, signaling a strict line on legislation during the session.
Congress adopts conference report on Cuban resolutions after hours of wrangling. It demands Spain relinquish control of Cuba, authorizes U S force, and grants limited sovereignty to the island for pacification. McKinley signs the measure as the ultimatum to Spain goes forward.
The Philadelphia Inquirer urges all Pennsylvania school boards to purchase and fly the national flag from every schoolhouse. It notes boards already acted without waiting for President McKinley and calls for universal flag display within a week.
Fashionable Staten Island country club governors hold a meeting and vow to wage war on mosquitoes using crude oil. Oil has long been known to deter insects, but this method is not widely used. Petroleum remains highly valued and priced accordingly.
Philadelphia politician Hon. Geo Han dy Smith who served the First Senatorial district from 1876 to 1896 died April 15 at age 62. He was a genial and popular figure.
Charles Dana Gibson, the magazine artist who recently depicted London, faced rejection from every major New York art institution. Some critics and enthusiasts now praise his work as his pictures gain attention amid the dispute.
The United States Navy plans a broad coastal sortie with about 100 vessels including the flagship New York and armored ships at Key West, the flying squadron under Commodore Schley at Hampton Roads, and additional ships like the Brooklyn and Massachusetts. The force includes cruisers, gunboats, torpedo boats, tugs, and support vessels with several ships awaiting assignment and two foreign additions the Brazilian cruiser Nictheroy and the Venezuelan Red D steamship Venezuela.
A Pittsburg Dispatch analysis quotes Consul General Lee and Captain Sigsbee arguing the Maine was destroyed by an external mine planted by Weylerite officers in Havana. The testimony cites mooring choice, mine type, and post disaster propaganda, urging action to prevent such conspiracies.
Farmers are assured by figures showing January agricultural exports reached 79,045,101 dollars, up over 12 million from a year earlier under the Wilson tariff. The data counters free trader claims that the Dingley act would hurt overseas sales.
Ex president Cleveland, like Grant before him, earns well from writing and could double his income with a few hours of work daily. He is crafting the story of his two administrations, a work unlikely to be published in his lifetime. He recently turned down a $2,500 offer for a series of general interest articles.
Marine insurance underwriters have raised rates to warlike levels. No war risks are accepted for American ships bound for Cuba, and charges to other destinations adjust with the expected danger.
The Kentucky militia withdraws from toll-gates and roads are opened for free passage. Rioters achieved their goal by making the roads free, and the routes remain unrestricted.
From Watervliet New York a correspondent describes the giant 16 inch coast defense gun in development. The weapon will exceed 49 feet in length weigh about 126 tons plus carriage and cost nearly 400000 dollars, with a 15 mile range and a ton projectile. The factory includes 1000 by 180 foot shops and 125 foot lathes. About 600 workers labor around the clock under a 10000 dollar comparcitor. The Bethlehem steel ingots and bedrock machinery illuminate a vast project as the Maine incident spurred mobilization and a new era of armaments.
The author argues the United States cannot intervene in Spain and Cuba without consent from leading European governments. It urges lawful action under international law, notes the Maine destruction is not central, and credits President McKinley for pursuing peaceful options while preparing for Congress to authorize intervention if necessary.
The Erie Railroad offers through tickets from principal stations to all U S and Canada routes and to Mexico via rail or water. Special Klondike tickets available with route and rate information from agents. Solid service New York to Ohio with Pullman cars to the Pacific coast. Round trip excursion tickets to Pacific coast Mexico and southern points. Details from F. H. Garfield Jamestown division passenger.
A full line of spring suitings and Qresomesings arrives along with Black and The fash lue fabric sold by the yard on plate for spring 98. ACOB KELLER, the Tailor, Second and Liberty Sts., Warren, Pa.
Laxa Tea cleanses the system and aids digestion and constipation relief. The product promises cure for common ailments and offers guaranty. priced at 10 and 25 cents per package.
A collage of editorials and opinions on the Cuban conflict and U S politics. It cites 40000 orphans in Anatolia, veterans wary of Wanamaker’s regiment plan, bankers backing government war efforts, Spain's fragile situation, and Buffalo Times backing McKinley’s Cuban policy.
The endorsement from the Farmers Friend and Grange Advocate praises Charles W. Stone of Warren as a capable, unaligned, and incorruptible candidate. The piece notes Col W A Stone and John Wanamaker touring the state while C W Stone stays in Washington ready to serve if needed, choosing duty over campaigning.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy quickly eases pain in the bladder and kidneys for both men and women and relieves water retention. Sold by Hertzel and Saner, druggists, Warren, Pa.
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