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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
2
A Harrisburg special reports that after next Thursday Democratic State Chairman Wright will resign at the State Committee meeting in Harrisburg on Monday. It notes that sound money electors on the Democratic ticket will stay until 15 days before the election, then withdraw and disorganize the ticket. The delay is attributed to this plan.
Cardinal Gibbons shows restraint on the money question while acknowledging expert division on the issue. In Warren and nearby streets, many men could fill the role without showing distress, illustrating public appetite for financial debate.
Mr. Singerly, president of the Philadelphia Record Co, is a Democratic elector who refuses to support Bryan and Sewell. He says he will withdraw as elector at the proper time, but the Populists cannot read him out of the Democratic party. He will uphold its principles as long as he lives. Rah for Singerly.
Don M. Dickinson privately advises Democrats to back McKinley rather than run an independent ticket. The remark follows a Gray Gables visit and is viewed as reflecting the President's opinion.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Senator Quay will retire from politics at the end of his Senate term and will not seek renomination. He plans to spend the rest of his life quietly with his family. Further details to follow.
Report suggests Major McKinley will release his acceptance letter after William Jennings Bryan delivers his speech at Madison Square Garden. Analysts warn that once McKinley speaks the fur may fly, signaling a heated political moment.
Senator Thurston prophesies Bryan will not carry his state county or ward and asserts he generally knows what he is talking about. The remark hints at Bryan's political weakness across multiple districts.
The passage cites William McKinley praising honest money and opportunity to earn it, framing the Republican view. It reflects campaign rhetoric emphasizing financial honesty and personal gain as core party themes.
Robert H. Miller argues the free silver question serves special interests and debtors. The piece claims the public should choose honesty over repudiation, anticipating it to dominate the upcoming campaign with calm rhetoric.
The article argues unlimited silver would not raise wages and would reduce purchasing power, noting gold out of circulation and long coinage times. It cites A W Harris of Kingston NM praising McKinley but warning against silver monometallism, and describes Canadian fear and border effects from American silver money. It urges voters to reject a party demanding excessive silver.
The Churchman denounces candidate Bryan for using symbols of Christ's passion in a platform speech as vile profanation. It calls the act offensive to Christians and a reproach to American politics, describing the rhetoric as bombastic, unmeaning, and blasphemous.
Bryan, the boy orator, arrives in New York late Tuesday night almost speechless after a long speaking tour. He speaks with ease and continues to charm listeners, the poet of the Philadelphia Times notes his rapid speaking style and lack of obstruction.
SPEAKER REED was renominated for Congress last week and, in a campaign speech, addressed public concern. He argued that historical efforts to sustain a bi metal monetary system failed when differences between metals reached 2 to 3 percent, claiming current policy should reflect similar limits.
The piece notes a rare, broad union among students and professors of major colleges and universities for McKinley and Hobart this year. It contrasts with past campaigns when professors largely backed Democratic nominees due to free trade views.
The piece notes winter wardrobes will feature sheath-like sleeves and shrinking overall sleeve size. It cites Harper's Bazaar saying current exaggerations are passé and that the new styles are too extreme to gain immediate popularity.
A Lincoln admonition encourages industry and enterprise. It argues the homeless should labor to build their own homes to ensure safety from violence and personal security.
The Republicans of Michigan nominate Detroit Mayor Pingree for governor on a strong platform. He is expected to be elected and is praised as the best Detroit mayor, deemed to work for the people's good.
The Moore Brothers firm behind the Diamond Match and New York Biscuit deal failed, wiping out an estimated 4 to 4.5 million dollars. The collapse marks the greatest speculation setback in Chicago trading.
Democratic Committeeman Wallace of Washington State resigns and brands the party as abandoning its principles and pursuing a radical ruinous course in a letter to Chairman Jones.
There is no longer any doubt about the fastest harness horse. Robert J wins three pacing heats in Columbus Ohio on August 6 with times 2:04.14 2:04.44 and 2:02.34 to claim the cinch on first place and fastest miles on record.
An exchange suggests a man seeking a nonpolitical paper must choose among sand paper wall paper or fly paper for the next three months.
Excursion rates to Omaha via the Nickel Plate rail line offered August 16 to 24. Details pertain to the Young People’s Christian Union of the United States and its agents.
Atlantic City becomes the popular seaside resort with a direct all rail option via the Delaware River Bridge Route avoiding Philadelphia transfers for Sea Shore Excursion on August 20. The Pennsy route markets convenience and speed to visitors.
Iowa State Register notes no free silver sentiment left in Iowa. Bryan pushes free list items in Congress but the result harms home industries. Franklin News reports Supreme Court ruling bikes are vehicles, blocking license taxes unless bikes for hire are taxed.
The Tonawanda Herald criticizes movements to alter gold and silver policy and questions calls to inflate money. The piece argues current dollars buy more, silver remains vital for wages, and warns against panic or tariffs that would disrupt the economy.
Minnie J. Reynolds of Denver argues that Colorado women’s equal suffrage improves public life by adding a moral top vote and a broader, informed base. She notes orderly polls and calmer elections due to the Australian ballot and women’s participation, shaping home discussions and candidate scrutiny.
The Buffalo Express promotes its political coverage for the presidential year, promising fair reporting and daily dispatches from political centers. It invites readers to subscribe via newsdealer, newsboy, or postmaster, at 2 cents a copy or 50 cents a month.
The ad extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as mild and reliable for bowel complaints. It cites Mr B B Buffman of Friendsville praising its stomach pain and diarrhoea relief and notes it is sold by Morris & Mullen in Warren and P B Canfield in Corydon.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets to Mount Gretna for August 17 to 21 at one fare for the round trip from principal stations between East Liberty and Bryn Mawr on the Northern Central Division. Tickets good for return until August 21. Inquiries on train service and rate applications should be made to ticket agents.
The Free Methodist camp meeting in Youngsville continues with an estimated 3000 attendees last Sunday. Immersion services are planned this afternoon near the creek bridge with 10 to 12 converts expected.
Mrs Jessie Braley of Jamestown visited friends Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs S Clark and daughter visited friends at Sugar Grove Saturday. Dr H H Cowles spends a few weeks at Waterford PA. Putnamville post office opening stirs town. Misses Mabel C and Mary L Clark visited relatives at Cable Hollow and Ackley. Mrs Brown and son of Warren were guests of E H Knapp last week. L H Thompson and wife of Jamestown were in town last week.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers cheap ten day excursion tickets for August 6 and 20, from Erie Fassett Dauphin and intermediate stations to seashore resorts in Southern New Jersey including Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle Ocean City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood and Holly Beach. Tickets good for ten days with all rail travel via the new Delaware River Bridge option available. Consult small bills or ask ticket agents for rates and schedules.
A memo urges printing return requests on envelopes to speed mail flow. If no request appears the Postmaster may hold items for 30 days before returning them. Envelopes cost little more with the card and reduce business annoyance. The MAILS office stocks envelopes and the necessary type and workers. Call to place an order.
Distressing bladder and kidney ailments relieved in hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure sold at Noyes drug store. The ad claims rapid relief for urinary issues in men and women and urges immediate use for cure. Also notes Nickel Plate excursion tickets to Erie for a bicycle meet and races on Aug 17 and 18 and a secret society address card service at the Marl office.
Real estate deeds list multiple transfers in Warren County and surrounding areas. Transactions include Salome M. Messner to Mary Carlson et al for $600. Harrison Wade and wife to A W Jones Warren for $3,800. W P Black via A W Howard. and properties in Limestone Pleasant Farmington Mead Spring Creek Conewango Kinzua. Amounts range from $78 to $13,057.60 with several sheriff and trustee transfers noted.
Ephor Mat notes 30 000 veterans expected in St Paul for the National Grand Army Encampment on Sept 1. Parade led by Col E J C Shandrew under Gen Mason with eight files front on asphalt routes. Guards, Sons of Veterans police the line. ambulances onsite. Public preparations include Sumit Park reception and civic efforts by women led by Mrs R N Newport.
Local fairs are scheduled in Corry, Titusville, Warren, Wattsburg, Parker's Landing, Greenville, Cambridge, Conneautville, Edinboro, Stoneboro and Mercer from August to October. Nickel Plate road offers one fare excursion Aug 17 and 18 to Erie, Pa for the L A W circuit meet and a Niagara Falls excursion via the same line on Aug 16. Toronto add on is $1.00. Seek time and rates.
Full information on the W N Y and P Railways excursion to the Thousand Islands August 26. Rates are low enough for the humble traveler. Trip can be made in three or more days. Tickets valid for ten days return. Contact local agent or write 8 B Newton Buffalo NY Excursion Manager for details.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets on August 22 24 25 26 27 and 28 good to return until August 31 inclusive. Tickets available north of and including Lutherville and on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Division. Purchases should be made at ticket agents.
The New York Herald notes college presidents nationwide favor McKinley due to Republican stands against free silver. They warn free coinage harms economics and morals, increasing loan refusals with gold clauses, raising idle capital abroad and harming workers. France’s 1876 halt is cited as a cautionary precedent amid Populist critique.
Luther F. McKinney cites 19th century Colombia where silver money caused gold shortages, pushing wages up 50 percent and prices for meat, rents, and board up 200 percent. He argues American workers need an honest dollar that buys as much abroad as foreign currencies. Two Dollars for One.
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