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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
2
Rev. E M Woop of Allegheny City denounces bicycle racing after learning three young men in a recent race are hospitalized in serious condition. He cites a year with 15 deaths from over-exertion linked to racing.
In November the public votes on the new dollar silver certificate value, proposing to lower it to 53 cents in gold. Bryan urges this step toward national prosperity, but the general voter prudence is expected to resist a down slide in value.
President Cleveland signed a second proclamation to prevent filibustering raids from leaving the United States and disturbing Cuba. Public support leans toward Cuba, suggesting limited impact beyond the initial measure.
A store window card proclaims workers have long received pay in inflated dollars while begging to be paid in half-worth currency. The message laments mine owners growing riches as laborers seek fair value, highlighting labor–capital tensions likely from a historical period of wage manipulation.
Harrity announces retirement from political life citing fatigue with managing people and measures and dissatisfaction with Chicago ticket and platform. He states his party and its statewide supporters will miss his leadership and guidance.
Grace, former New York mayor, resigns from the Democratic line in Chicago, pledging to vote for McKinley and sound money, placing national interests above party during the crisis.
The tally shows 152 newspapers backing Cleveland while 24 are for German Bryan, marking the largest landslide in the newspaper world since 1860. The note asks Warren Democrat to copy.
Sixteen Democratic papers in Kentucky have bolted Bryan and one Republican paper has bolted McKinley. The 16 to 1 split is discouraging for the free silverites.
The phrase freedom of the city will be given to the firemen and guests next week. Organizers hope the attendees enjoy the event and remember to return the key.
At Asbury Park on a recent Sunday Bishop Newman warned the Cross of Jesus Christ should not symbolize partisan politics. He blasted Populists as anarchists and asserted private virtue and public morality as America’s hope. The crowd reacted with cheers and heated exchanges as he stated he is a Republican first and an American citizen second.
In Canton last week Major McKinley declared a depreciated currency would harm workers and producers. He praised current currency as as good as gold and urged national unity to resist efforts to degrade credit and money. He cited past inflation fears and the drive toward specie payments as a precedent.
Thomas B. Reed warned in Alfred Maine last week that money alone does not create capital. He argued more capital requires more hay, hayracks and productive effort, urging the public to profit from the homely truth.
U S grain output rose from 1.539 billion bushels in 1873 to 3.573 billion last year as Russia expands its own production. Argentia emerges as a significant wheat market competitor, aided by cheapened production and distribution through transportation and business innovations.
A dispatch reports the Nebraska corn crop may surpass all years since 1889 as railroads move the grain and money flows to farmers. The piece argues such prosperity weakens Populist appeal by reducing the appeal of its calamity message.
The piece mocks Tom Watson and William Jennings Bryan as ill-suited for the presidential ticket. Watson ridiculed much in Congress while Bryan drew derisive comparisons, including a quip about a fish trap to illustrate a rhetorical effort.
Idaho Senator Shoup urges Republicans to back a straight electoral ticket. He argues the party alone can promise bimetallism and protection and fulfill its pledges, framing the GOP as the only viable vehicle for those goals.
Republicans in Mc Kean Potter and Tioga counties face a three sided contest for the Senate seat after twenty years of Tioga and McKean alternating and Potter protests the arrangement.
M. E. Ingalls, president of the Big Four and Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroads employing about 20,000 workers, says he will vote for McKinley in November. He has long been a Democrat and a major campaign contributor.
Mat t H Ellis of the G A B national staff in Yonkers New York writes that thousands of Democrats will support McKinley. He warns that slaying American labor with a silver slug must not be done.
In the Smethport Miner a debate on free coinage contrasts silver advocates with McKinley’s protective stance. The piece argues laborers must earn through work, not expect free silver, and cites rising internal revenue of 146,830,615 dollars with a slight drop in oleomargarine taxes as context.
Hon. Bourke Cochran arrived in New York from Europe and repudiates the Chicago ticket. A loyal Democrat, he cannot accept Bryan’s platform and calls sound money Democrats to adopt a new platform and vote for McKinley.
The Burlington Iowa Gazette rejects the Democratic ticket after accepting the nomination post convention. This marks its first political bolt in 62 years reflecting a sharp editorial stance change.
The Harrisburg treasury July cash-box stood at 4.549 million dollars, more than 300 thousand higher than June. About 500 thousand dollars were paid to school districts in July.
The San Francisco Call argues that the protection issue cannot be kept out of politics while the American workingman retains a voting right, framing it as a fundamental political fact and civic issue.
John W. Noble of Missouri former Secretary of the Interior predicts a hard fight in Missouri but believes Republicans will prevail. He expresses confidence in GOP prospects despite opposition.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers low fare seashore trips to Atlantic City and other Southern New Jersey resorts from Erie Fassett Dauphin and nearby stations on August 6 and 20. Tickets are valid ten days. Passengers may travel via the Delaware River Bridge Route, the only all rail line from Pennsylvania to Atlantic City. Contact local agents or see small bills for rates and schedules.
The Buffalo Express proclaims its 1900 style political year program with daily dispatches from political centers. It pledges fairness to all parties and thorough field coverage, inviting readers to subscribe via dealers, newsboys, or mail at two cents a copy or fifty cents monthly.
Relief in six hours is promised by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy is said to quickly relieve kidney and bladder pain, backache, and urinary discomfort in both sexes, with immediate relief from water retention. Sold by Noyes drug store.
The ad extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as mild and effective for bowel complaints. A testimonial from B B Buffman of Friendsville Pa praises its stomach pain colic and diarrhoea relief. Available through Morris Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon.
Members of secret societies can obtain a stylish embossed emblem address card by visiting the Matt office and making a selection.
The quotes reflect national political sentiment with calls for protectionist policy, currency disputes among religious leaders, and predictions of strong GOP support in Maryland. Observers note Tammany’s stance shifting toward the Chicago ticket while remaining aligned with broader party goals.
The National American Woman Suffrage Association launched a three year Political Science course last year with clubs across states. The second year covers Finance and Tariff, non partisan, using leaders' words. It urges both genders to study issues shaping prices, wages, and home life, and to form clubs. Carrie Chapman Catt offers a prospectus at 106 World Building, New York.
United States Senator Edward Wolcott of Colorado explains support for the Republican ticket and platform urging an international silver coinage agreement. He cites past GOP coinage growth, asserts bi metalism and mixed gold use, and argues Democratic and Populist platforms about silver are harmful.
A brief note advises printing return envelopes with cards to secure a five or ten day return window. If no request is made the Postmaster may hold for 30 days. Envelopes cost little more and reduce business annoyance. Matt office supplies envelopes and printing workmen. Call to place an order.
Philadelphia report surveys western farmers attitudes on silver and gold standards. Montgom ery and Bucks County growers show strong support for sound money. Democrats cited as driving silver sentiment but not convincing. The piece argues Democrats must back McKinley to defeat anarchic Populists and restore true democracy.
A analysis argues the United States would lose workers unless tariffs protect wages. It claims Japanese wages at 35 cents compare to American 1 50 dollars, implying tariffs could close this gap. The piece notes some critics contend the McKinley tariff rates are too high.
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