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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
4
Volume Fifty Three marks a new form and more columns for the MAIL. The editors thank patrons for fifty two years of support and wish long life to all who prosper. The piece reflects on growth since 1848 and progress in Warren.
The argument links farmer and city laborer over the full dinner pail. It argues that when wages fall due to free silver and mills close, farmers suffer too because they cannot sell surplus at profitable prices. The policy boosts farmer prosperity and mortgages.
Senators Edmunds and Hoar oppose expansion but campaign for McKinley. They argue the Democrats would err worse and fear the Democratic stance toward the Philippines, warning of enmity to the colored race and mistrust in freeing the brown people.
The Democratic plea that the 16 to 1 plank was inserted to fool Populists lacks credibility. The argument warns that a party that deceives one voter class will extend deception to others, undermining trust among the broader electorate.
The Warren Times weighs in on the upcoming election battle between the Warren Democrat and rival Mr. Sibley with a taunting tone. The piece also references Lew Emery and a concerted effort to gain Congress seats, noting a sharp opening confrontation set for the 13th.
RoBERT J. SALTZMANN former Erie mayor denounces Bryan and his fallacies and declares he will vote for the Republican national ticket from McKinley down. He cites many strong reasons for backing this course.
Montana Methodist conference passes strong resolutions endorsing expansion and supporting the action and spirit of President McKinley. The group is described as loyal to country and faith, with no room for doubt or irony in their stance.
The article condemns General Lawton's death as caused by Aguinaldo’s encouragement from American sympathizers and accuses Democratic leaders of asking voters to indorse that policy in November.
A terse note records a demand from the storekeeper to supply a dinner pail of McKinley size. The text preserves a fragmentary exchange indicating a request for portable provisions.
A discussion contrasts shirt-waist fashion for men with women's attire. The piece notes the shirt-waist trend as a fad unlikely to generalize due to health concerns. It compares male layering with female dress, highlighting endurance, comfort, and seasonal garments across genders.
The Bradford Daily Record and Bradford Star defend Representative Sibley by recounting his pension bill for David Mac Donald. They claim the House committee originally cut the pay to 35 dollars, but Sibley pressed to restore 50 dollars and promise swift passage in the House and Senate. They label critics as liars.
Attorney General Elkin predicts a bright political outlook for Republicans in the state and says stalwarts will organize both branches of the next Legislature, ensuring Matthew Stanley Quay's election as United States Senator. The Wanamaker organs push a contrary view about Quay's defeat for next winter.
The article notes high 1840 mail volumes showing prosperity. It contrasts with Bryan’s 1896 campaign claim that McKinley would curb stamp affordability. It cites postal receipts totaling 95 million dollars in 1899, up 20 million from 1893 and over 6 million more than 1898.
Reports indicate a sharp rise in commerce between Porto Rico and the United States in the early part of the year. The tariff law’s effect is linked to the surge, with overall prosperity rising as the island comes under U.S. administration and gains under control.
The text claims 1890 staple crops were worth over 323 million more than in 1895, plus a 633 million rise in livestock value, totaling about a billion dollars in prosperity dividends paid to farmers by the Republican party for 1899.
The Buffalo Express notes that Mr. Bryan argues it is impossible to secure title to a people by force or purchase. It cites the acquisition of Florida, the Louisiana Purchase, Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Alaska as examples where Uncle Sam appears to have achieved the impossible.
Bryan urges silver Democrats and Republicans and Populists to back free silver while warning gold Democrats he cannot change the money standard if elected. The speaker calls the stance a humbug.
The statement argues that the Democratic party did not highlight any business policy it enacted with pride, reflecting on its political messaging and record.
The Pittsburg Times argues the key issue is tariff protection, contrasting Bryan free trade with the Republican stance on protection and sound money. It asserts protection to American industry remains at stake in this election, urging workers to heed the tariff question.
A cache of editorials criticizes William Jennings Bryan for shifting away from silver policy, calling his stance a distraction while accusing him of demagoguery and pandering to western silver interests. The Chicago and Pittsburgh dailies contest his consistency and loyalty to the silver cause, framing his speech as evasive and opportunistic.
An exchange cites superstition about the number 73 and claims the American quarter dollar is unlucky due to 13 stars, 13 letters in the eagle scroll, 13 feathers in wings and tail, 13 shield lines, 13 stripes, 13 arrow heads, and 33 letters in the phrase quarter dollar.
A. J. Jennesse of 9201 Butler St Chicago says he worked in all kinds of weather and suffered a kidney illness after catching a cold. He reports trying several remedies with no relief until Foley’s Kidney Cure was recommended and two thirds of a bottle cured him.
Blank deed and mortgage forms offered for sale at the mail office for use with typewriters.
Edward Brooks Percival late of Grand Valley Warren County Pennsylvania died. Carrie N Percival Administratrix announces grant of administration and urges all debtors to pay and all creditors to present claims for settlement in Grand Valley Pennsylvania July 25 1900.
Warren County Pa probate court will finalize the estate of C W H Verback with executor Perry D Clark. Distribution of esate funds takes place at Warren Court House at 10 AM on Monday September 3 1900. Interested parties may appear to be heard.
Seized and to be sold are multiple properties in Warren County. Parcels include Pine Grove. 100 acres with a frame house. 50 feet by 188 feet lot on Russell Street. 40 acres in Brokenstraw with a two story dwelling. 50 acres in Pittsfield part of tract 232. mortgaged land described with Wilmot Blodgett interest.
Property in Warren Borough Warren County Pennsylvania details undivided one half of lot 98 once owned by John Grindley and transferred through several deeds from 1862 to 1867 to Lars Peter Hohn and Peter Lund. The north half of a double two story frame house is included. It is held at the suit of National Savings and Loan Association now for Rochester Savings and Loan Association.
A sheriff sale in Warren County Pennsylvania lists the land of H L Chase and Mary C Sears estate as 204 acres and 57 perches with improvements including a frame house two barns a grainery and orchard. The property is described by bounds to the New York state line and was bought by John Chase in prior deeds. Seized and to be sold to satisfy a court judgment in 1900.
The document lists twenty six trials scheduled for a Warren Pennsylvania court with parties including Mary Mulbury and D A Mead Calvin Adams versus W W Cook and others W N Y P R R Co against A Dunn M B Canfield against Sarah M Canfield C W Nichols against Haniel Clark Wm Schermerhorn against Fred Duck Critt Marsh guardian versus W N Y P R R Co John Mulberry against Fred and John Fuellhart Hattie Wilkinson versus Ernest Wilkinson Geo L Clark versus Sadie E Clark Smith L Titus versus David Shear Jonas P Magnussen versus C M Short Juo P Gustafson versus C M Short Jno O Neil versus Robt Ultman R B Thomas versus Covill Newton Bros John T Courson versus L T Robbins et al John Whaleben versus Warren Mica Lubricant Gust Johnson against W N Y P R R Co D J Bennett versus A F Olson First National Bank Warren against Jacob Amann F J Jones versus Nelson E Rickerson et al H Hirschmer versus Mary A Johnson et al Drew Levick Co versus N Y C H R R Co Ellen I Landon versus R W Grindlay et al M KNAPP Prothonotary Prothonotary’s office Warren Pa Aug 15 1900
Letters of administration on the estate of Israel Emard late of Elk township Warren county Pennsylvania granted to the undersigned. Creditors and those owing the estate must pay immediately and those with claims must present them.
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