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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
2
Charles A. Peterson of Warren seeks Republican nomination for District Attorney and Charles D. Crandall of Warren seeks nomination for Register and Recorder.
From Manila comes a statement detailing 736 deaths: 23 officers, 699 privates, and 14 civilians linked to the army. The report notes officers die more in action while privates die more of disease, breaking down causes among each group with counts for drowning, wounds, typhoid, smallpox, and gunshot or other causes.
John Gilmer Speed urges farmers to breed fewer but better horses, noting demand and high prices for superior stock. The Pennsylvania Railroad is preparing a pension and superannuation fund for long serving workers, giving retired employees guaranteed support after thirty years of service.
Kansas reports indicate a record corn harvest with yields around 300 million bushels, many predicting at least 400 million. If realized, this would significantly exceed last year's crop, yielding more than double and as much as triple previous production for Kansas farmers.
Under July 30, Henry Hall reports San Francisco as a military hub with daily troop arrivals from the Philippines. Regiments, including Oregon volunteers and Nebraska troops, gear up at the Presidio and Folsom Street wharf as sick and wounded return, while others head to distant fronts after Manila.
Ah Yu of Shanghai, who served aboard Dewey's Olympia at Manila Bay, is named the first Chinese pensioner on the U S Navy rolls and is awarded a $30 monthly pension. His 1884 enlistment marks a notable milestone in veterans benefits.
The Missouri measure classifies merchandise into eighty eight heads and imposes a special tax on merchants selling goods of more than one class. Courts have not yet ruled on whether the legislature may restrict freedom of trade held as an unenumerated right.
A letter notes the local paper often supports the public while criticizing officials and errors. It laments that when the public or its officials blunder, the paper suppresses coverage to avoid losing credibility, suggesting editors alone err while others do all things well.
London papers condemn Canada on the boundary dispute, arguing Canada seeks to provoke war while England would bear the fighting. The piece labels Canadian impatience and cantankerousness as the cause of the crisis.
Germans protest interference of American competition in commerce. Germany ships fewer goods, with about a 40 percent drop after the Dingly bill. The German public is urged not to complain, arguing they still receive better goods from abroad than those made in Germany.
Senator Allison argues the Republican party has always opposed illegal combinations of capital citing national platforms the McKinley tariff act of 1890 and the Sherman antitrust act of 1890 as proof for the party's consistent policy.
Moopy the evangelist says churches must add roof gardens with music and temperance drinks to stay current. He concedes the plan is good but notes church roofs are too steep for such features.
Elihu Root of New York was appointed Secretary of War last Tuesday at 10:00 am and received warm praise from Gen. Alger who noted the general's relief at his move to peaceful life.
Fragments indicate times in Kansas and Nebraska spark banker concern as farmers refrain from borrowing. Partial OCR hints at Prosperi turning into Gealstvsly with unspecified financial activity.
James Dalton of Paola Kansas returns from the Klondike with fifteen thousand dollars. He pays off the family mortgage of three thousand six hundred dollars, surprises his parents, and resolves to keep the homestead from sale. The Town State Register confirms real life mirrors a storybook plot.
The Secretary of War Russell A. Alger expects to retire this week and believes he was unfairly blamed for Spanish war blunders. He argues that mistakes were inevitable in a large campaign and praises the navy's two decisive victories while noting the army faced higher costs and painful lessons from inadequate preparation.
The Brooklyn Eagle envisions an intimate Philippine army largely led by Americans at first, with eventual Philippine officers. It proposes expanding West Point and Annapolis to admit Puerto Ricans, Hawaiians, and Filipinos who pass exams, to serve as officers in militia or regular forces.
A collage of brief items notes familiar proverbs about poverty and pockets, a critique of General Sharrze’s Manila policy, canal maintenance advocacy, a flawed cross country auto trip, Helen Gould’s soldier aid, Mormon polygamy debates, Angu Cannon’s punishment, rising cycling uses, Coxey’s Army ventures, War Dept canteen debates, and Harper’s Weekly take on temperance.
The Erie Dispatch notes a broad labor shortage as Pittsburg reports full hiring in all industries and Minnesota farmers struggle to recruit field hands. It credits Republican protectionist policies for the current boom, contrasting with Cleveland era hardship when mills lay idle and workers faced scarcity of food and clothing.
The body of Col Alex Hawkins commander of the Tenth Penn a regiment died at sea July 18 from stomach cancer after exposure at Malolos. He was beloved by his men and mourned by the troops. Remains shipped to Washington PA. Lt Col Barnett assumes command as 759 officers and men stay in San Francisco before marching home.
The speaker asserts a future conflict with Germany, expressing hope that Dewey will be present during the contest. It is noted that Germany does not desire war.
Harrisburg reports William Flinn, linked with the Republican insurgent movement, plans return from Europe amid a rising revolt in Allegheny County. Independent Republicans form a full ticket to challenge Flinn’s allies as quarrels over reform and state funding intensify political tensions.
Excursion rates run June 15 to September 15 with return validity to Oct 15. Fares include 1.50 to Chautauqua lake, 1.15 to Jamestown, 1.70 to Lily Dale. discounted 90c, 75c, 85c for Saturday Sunday sales. Tickets sold Wednesdays Sundays and Saturdays Sundays with stamps required at Lily Dale. H Parry, Genl Agent, Buffalo NY.
W C Rowland and Sons announce an up to date stock of paper in various colors. New stock is continually added and customers are urged to inspect the selection at the Exchange block.
The article credits McKinley era gains for broad prosperity and robust labor wages. It notes Pennsylvania’s strong export growth, rising from 1881 to 1899, and details locomotive orders for England, iron and steel activity, small mills dependent on pig iron, and job numbers at Reading Iron. It also covers Vanderlip’s optimistic Pacific Coast outlook and trade with the Philippines amid gold receipts and anti trust sentiment.
Transfers listed show multiple property transactions in Warren Columbus Corydon Elk and nearby areas. Buyers include Nick Simonsen, B W Hutchinson, Robt Crammer, Wm Hunter, C A Gustafson, and others with payments ranging from 1 to 2200 dollars. Names appear with spouses and destinations including Warren Columbus Spring Creek and Triumph.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company schedules low ten day excursion rates from Troy Bellefonte Willet Macanaqua Sunbury Shenandoah Dauphin and other stations to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood or Holly Beach. Tickets good for return on regular trains within ten days and may use Delaware River Bridge Route or Market Street Wharf options. Stopovers allowed in Philadelphia if ticket is deposited at Broad Street Station on arrival.
For the Annual Meet of the League of American Wheelmen in Boston from August 14 to 19, the Pennsylvania Railroad offers a single round trip fare from all line points. Tickets are sold August 12 to 14 and valid return August 14 to 20 with proper execution before the initial line agent. After depositing with the Boston initial line agent by August 19 and paying fifty cents, travel may extend to leave Boston by August 31. Special arrangements available for clubs traveling as a group.
The Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Lee Railroad runs a Sunday excursion to Dunkirk New York and Lake Erie on August 6. A trip from Dunkirk on A and B line boats lasts three hours with a lake fare of 25 cents. Train from Warren departs at 9 15 A M with round trip fare 1 50. Dunkirk offers two resorts Hickoryhurst and Point Gratiot with grounds bath fishing and more. A V P agents sell tickets and provide information.
The W N Y and P R announces the last popular excursion to the Thousand Islands on Saturday August 19. Tickets return ten days later for six dollars from Warren. Train departs 10 10 am with no sleeping cars. berth from Warren two dollars. Reserve space via W N Y and P R agents to secure accommodations.
The passage highlights choosing east or west routes with convenient connections and the Empire State Express from Buffalo via New York Central. It promises direct tickets through D. A. V. and P. agents to Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Albany, and New York aboard the fastest train in the world.
Junk buyers S Adelman and Co offer cash for rubber rags brass copper lead copper wire iron plus 1444 cts. Nickel Plate Road announces Niagara Falls excursion on Aug 12 leaving Cleveland 10 10 P M with rates via agents. Also special Denver trip for Masonic National Convention Aug 4 5 6 returning Aug 1 1899 with topover routes.
A dense retail listing promotes Old Government Java at 30c per unit and other daily staples. Items include Gold Dust Washing Soap 4c, Acme bars 9 for one dollar, cocoanut shredded at 18c per pound, oats 3c per pound, Porto Rico and New Orleans molasses, cheese at 11c per lb, codfish 9c, and raisins 9c per lb.
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