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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1896
Page
2
The issue endorses two congressmen at large and Davenport’s Erie era. It praises Senator Quay for transparent campaign funds, noting receipts of 36 176 81 and expenditures of 32 117 32 leaving 4 054 49, contrasting with past mystery of contributions. It lauds Grow’s veteran service and Davenport’s law and business success.
The plan to allow women to have lay representation in General Conferences failed by eighteen votes, 7,515 for and 2,929 against, with expectations a future vote will pass. The piece notes reform cycles and cites Republican Connecticut backing tariff protection, McKinleyism, and help to restore better times.
A Washington dispatch pegs the 1896 fiscal year deficit near 25 million and total three year shortfall at 136,861,312. Also noted are Depew’s planned around the world epigram via Niagara power, Grant birthday tributes, Kruger aiming at Britain over Jamison raid, spring comes to Ladies' Home Journal, and broad farming and bicycle politics signals.
At Allentown this week the Democratic State Convention aimed to send a pleasant note about ex Gov Patti Gan while remaining firm on sound money policy and turbulent ticket prospects.
Beacom admired the persistent effort of Enz county and the Twenty-sixth district led by del and Andrews, as Northwest supporters claim a bigger win than the Erie Dispatch. Congressmen Robinson and McKinley receive party support in a split Pennsylvania vote with counties unevenly aligned and public figures rebuked for local power plays.
A tariff textbook titled Tariff facts for speakers and students No. 9 is issued by the American Protective Tariff League. It contains statistical facts and up to date tables, fully indexed, and is available for 25 cents sent to any address from W. F. Wakeman at 135 W 23d Street in New York.
The Empire State has embraced potato fuel since 1893 when a favored son became president. Farmers no longer need to haul potatoes to market or railways as energy use shifts toward agriculture linked fuels.
The 1895 American wool product stood at 294 million pounds and foreign imports last year nearly matched the entire U S clip within 37 million pounds. Pennsylvania shows two strong presidential contenders Senator Quay and ex Gov Pattison and leads in baseball with Pittsburg and Philadelphia chiefly driving the contest.
The Syracuse Post notes Old-Timers predict the Democratic gathering in Chicago will be the noisiest in party history. It also observes Republican conventions boasting the soundest form of sound money as a point of contrast.
The M. E. General Conference will convene in Cleveland Ohio on May 1 with low railway rates via Nickel Plate. The line states its trains are well equipped for speed safety and comfort and directs inquiries to B F Horner General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio.
Charles H Wetzel of Sunbury Pa swore an affidavit on August 10 1894 stating he walked on crutches to Melicks drug store on May 11 bought Chamberlains Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism and after using three bottles was completely cured. The advertisement lists Morris Mullen Warren Pa and Canfield Corydon selling the product at 50 cents per bottle.
The Erie railroad announces greatly reduced rates to conventions in May at Pittsburg June in St. Louis and July in Chicago For details and dates contact any Erie ticket agent or H Garfield division passenger agent Jamestown NY.
People desiring neat and up-to-date invitations programmes wedding stationery and menu cards will find it advantageous to visit the mail job office for a complete assortment. In purchasing any of this kind we offer artistic printing with economic low prices.
With its splendid equipment and attentive porters on day coaches the Nickel Plate Road offers low fares for travel to the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Cleveland. Tickets on sale April 29 to May 12, valid five days return, extensions possible to June.
At the state convention Mylin was named permanent chair man and a strong slate of Presidential electors was read and adopted. Wm. Sehnur of Warren is the Erie-Crawford district elector and Isador Sobel of Erie is the other elector. The Quay death resolution and McKinley first-choice proposal failed 178 to 65. Senator Quay was declared the choice of Pennsylvania. Galusha Grow and S A Davenport were nominated for Congressmen-at-large, Quay re elected state committee chairman, with a bitter Leach versus Elkin contest for the place.
The article notes Abyssinia as an ancient monarchy with a large agricultural population. It mentions Geez as the national language and a claim that Queen of Sheba and Menelek are historical rulers. It describes the Galla and Caucasian populations, crafts like cotton cloth and iron, and cites a corrupt form of Christianity as prevailing among people and royalty.
The Pennsylvania Republican platform declares Gen. Henry H. Bingham as chair and backs Matthew Stanley Quay for the Presidency. It champions universal protection, reciprocity, American shipping, a stable national currency, and opposition to silver coinage except on government account. It condemns Pension Bureau abuses, supports selective immigration, and urges reform in state and municipal government with legislative action for the next session.
The piece notes that Paris differs from London with the better class living within the city rather than in suburbs, and mentions other world and regional facts from churches to trade routes. It lists landmarks, rivers, national flowers, and shipping costs between London, Ireland, and the United States.
Reports from the patent office show thousands of patented devices across fields. Fire escapes ladders and fire proofing materials number in the hundreds, with metals and harness making among the most active areas.
A collage of brief comic snippets and dialogue from multiple newspapers. Jokes touch on romance, work, engagement, and misunderstandings, with lines from Briggs Barbara Sydney Bulletin Chicago Tribune Life and others. Silly quotes about north poles and absentee maid humor pepper the clippings.
The piece surveys youths who achieved early success in arts and leadership. It cites Haydn composing masses before 17 and Napoleon distinguishing himself at Toulon at 24, with references to Congreve, Fach, Taylor, Wagner, and Caesar. It closes with a reflection on a country road between farms as more than a weeded strip.
The author asserts four more years of a strong White House against unsound money and credits the previous four years of debate since 1893 for exposing silver coinage advocates. It traces 1876 77 78 free coinage attempts and argues these efforts caused business disruption, bankruptcies, and a big debt rise before voters shifted opinion. Harper's Weekly commentary.
Bids were opened in Sheffield on April 27 1886 during a committee session regarding war-related contracts. The record notes authority to reject any and all bids as per committee order.
Digestive rules diverge by individual stomachs and habits. The text notes cold water should be limited during meals as it chills digestion and cites a 98 degree digestive temperature. It classifies foods into three chemist physician categories: tissues repair, energy suppliers, and energy makers, and says digestion increases stomach blood flow up to tenfold.
News of the destitute home of Prof. Crouch the composer of Kathleen Mavourneen draws care from across the country. Subscriptions total 330 with 185 from Chicago music trades and contributions from the actors' fund and New York admirers. Funds will ease decline and aid a trust for ongoing support and a brighter home.
Algernon Sartoris, Gen. Grant's grandson, studied at Oxford and visited Narragansett with his mother. Jealous of attention given to a girl by society men, he left school without consent, sailed to America in steerage, and rejoined his studies after a brief reunion before returning to England.
Legal notices announce sales by sheriff under writs of Levari Facias. Properties include parts of lots on Hickory street Warren and a half interest in land near Ackley Pine Grove, with sale dates in May 1896 and descriptions of parcels, boundaries, and ownership transfers. Proceedings held at the Warren County Court House.
A brief note states grass seed costs less than shipping it in, urging buyers to save by sourcing locally rather than sending seed via mail or freight.
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