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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1895
Page
2
An Illinois forecast cites 13 million bushels of corn from one county as part of broader agricultural yields while leather prices soar and fiscal shifts press free silver views. The note also touches on banking audits in Pennsylvania and political maneuvers in Northwestern counties.
The Lehigh Register and Patriot and Kane Republican favor nominating Hon. C. W. Stone of Warren as State Committee Chairman to heal factional divisions. Stone’s experience, geography knowledge, and ties to leading citizens are cited as key strengths, with Warren county Republicans likely to back the plan.
Oklahoma's divorce boom ends as Supreme Court rules probate judges cannot grant divorces, nullifying prior decrees and making later marriages illegal. The piece notes the vast volume of mail handled by the New York Post Office, and reports a July legislative change allowing marriage licenses to be valid in any county, with strict reporting requirements for marriages performed.
A weeklong gathering in Louisville draws veterans from across the nation. rail fare around 9 35 enables broad attendance as 75 000 veterans parade Wednesday and major events unfold including camp fires receptions band tournaments and a Kentucky barbecue. Confederate veterans parade Saturday led by ex Governor Buckner with many traveling to Mammoth Cave and Chattanooga for the Chickamauga dedication and nearby expositions and encampments.
A column notes shifting attitudes as Democrats once condemned Republican officials for government funded trips. It cites Cleveland era travel, Carlisle and Herbert inspections, Uhl’s Europe voyage, McAdoo’s Southern coast journey, and Hoke Smith’s Georgia tour under public expense.
A Chicago event featured women in bloomers with varied outfits including Norfolk jackets and knickers. The toilets drew unusual attention but the crowd remained good tempered as trains were unavailable. The piece notes Chicago’s permissive norms.
The July U S treasury deficit hits 6 210 195 34 as receipts total 29 286 697 89 and expenditures 29 496 893 23. Washington dispatch says payments were withheld last fortnight under a policy of misrepresentation. It urges a Republican Congress to pass revenue bills.
Operators and United Mine Workers of America reach a deal in Pittsburg averting a national strike. Wages restored in Pennsylvania Indiana and Ohio while Illinois miners keep current pay. A company store differential is set and mining scales settle January 1 replacing April 30. Peace and harmony anticipated.
An 84 year old man, Mr Alexander Campbell of Prince Edward Island, is said to have five daughters born to him last Sunday. An ex change notes that pensions may be available for him in the Dominion, implying his wife could qualify for one and should receive a substantial pension.
The Corry Telegraph argues against publishing content that harms individuals or the town without legal basis. It warns that constant scolding damages a town’s reputation and urges newspapers to act with restraint and accountability.
Illinois led all states with 30,600,090 in internal revenue last year, followed by Kentucky 19,900,09 and New York 19,090,000. Pennsylvania stood at 11,000,000 as these four states contributed 80,500,000 of 143,000,009 total collected nationwide.
The dispute between Senator Quay and the Hog Combine continues with both sides claiming success. Observers note a Quayish tone prevailing and the senator expresses confidence in a win.
Mr A A Snyder of the Winneshiek County Poor Farm Iowa reports Robert Leach used two boxes of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve to cure a large running leg sore after months of physician care. He declares it a sure cure for piles and endorses the remedy through F H Dixson.
Whist score cards are offered for sale at the MaIL office. The advertisement invites players and clubs to purchase sets, emphasizing convenience and low prices.
A collage of brief items includes remarks on a possible second Harrison term and Cleveland third term, tariff distrust, clerical marriage rituals, flag symbolism, pension bills, and a panorama of public figures traveling. It closes with a parable on aging wisdom from the Pittsburg Times.
The Buffalo Express reports strong crop prospects with potential corn gains of 200 million bushels, oats near records, and wheat damage easing. Industrial outlook improves as manufacturing demand rises, new plants open, wages advance, and labor disputes settle. Prices trend upward with copper and bar iron price hikes noted.
July deficit reached 9.21 million with receipts the year’s best yet insufficient to imply shortage relief. Government accounting hid year’s true burden by delaying debt from June and piling lavish daily outlays late in July to reduce the reported gap. August expected to post another large shortfall. Immigration for the year to June stood at 276,136, well below prior years.
The Youngsville Citizen will publish weekly beginning this week under R. A. Maxwell. W. H. Mead returns to visit his boyhood home after nine years away. Rev L D Darling and family vacation at Chautauqua. G L Jackson welcomes a new baby. Local outlays include Dr Hay payment and cigars. Various residents visit relatives in Meadville Pittsburg Pleasantville Grand Valley and other towns. A dog attacked by hydrophobia was killed by Grant.
Sunday activity featured a Sab bath school outing on the Island and a seasonable visit by Miss Parsons of Erie. Teachers were chosen for the next year with Miss Christie retained. Springs traffic rose under new managers as Culbertson family occupied a cottage. A rattler count of 13 was reported near Cobham. Catholic societies plan Island picnics. Missing money cases noted involving a $5 bill and a silver dollar.
Mrs C L Wright and two children return from Chautauqua and plan to move to Corry as Clyde becomes school Musical Director. Mrs A Phillis visits Columbus and Clymer. Clem Hallock returns to Tidioute. Abbott reunion plans at Watts Flatts for August 15. Numerous visitors and travels cited including Price, Walkley, Halliday, and Kinnear among locals.
The Illinois Legislature enacted two laws regulating flag flying over schools and other institutions. Governor Altgeld neither signed nor vetoed, so the laws became effective by passive approval. A man from Allegany was struck by lightning on his way to borrow a paper.
Corbett lost last week in a match won by a female opponent. His wife won an absolute divorce and alimony set at $5200 yearly. She may remarry, but Corbett cannot marry again during her lifetime.
Mrs Lina S Hinton of Grahamsville Florida recalls her two year old son falling ill with bloody flux and being saved by Chaberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She praises its quick improvement and claims it saved his life, noting it should be widely known. Sold by Morrison Mullen Druggists.
An old advertisement touts Witt's Coke and Cholera Cure as effective and safe. It claims hundreds of testimonials support its virtue and that it saves time and money for users, attributed to H. Dixson.
The ad promotes a book titled To-to-bac described as a harmless cure for tobacco habit. It claims to strengthen nerves and remove nicotine poisons and offers a money refund. It lists Chicago and New York contact addresses and cites Siegfried & Co. as a sale agent.
Dr Chamberlain and wife of Meadville visited Pittsfield relatives last week. Misses May and Lucy Whitney left for Lakewood for a pleasant visit. A party of ten young ladies enjoyed a Wednesday trip to Allegheny Springs with a picnic and sulphur water. Gypsies camped by McGrew's planning mill Thursday night attracting attention and fortunes told. Charlie Cramer of Buffalo returned home after a week with his sister Mrs Campbell. Dana Brooks returned from Bradford. Mrs Forbes and son and Mrs Morse with daughter visiting the former's mother.
AugG notes an ice cream social at the Davis house next Friday for Rev Gage. Gage preaches here two more Sundays before Conference on Aug 11 and 25. Anna Kallstrom begins Swede Lutheran school for one month. Mrs. Henry Brooks remains ill. Edith Vanwagner returns home. Mrs. Preston in town. Farmers busy harvesting oats while grasshoppers threaten crops.
Fred Ayer and Miss Maude Ayer of Bradford county visit H Ayer. Miss Mildred Mandeville of Garland visits friends. Excursionists include C Simpson and wife F Gleason and wife John VanGeen and wife Mrs Bell Baker and Miss Mattie VanTassel. Miss Marion Pearce hosts a cousin from Wisconsin. Milo Osborne, longtime Columbus resident aged 84, died Friday.
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