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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
2
The writer urges Venango to concede leadership and allow Warren an equal State Senate representation. They dismiss past agreements and challenge conferees, insisting Capt. Camings' nominee is qualified and deserves the seat, accusing Venango politicians of hogging power.
Republicans urge every voter to contact the local Assessor to confirm 1898 assessment and register if needed. Assessors must be at the voting places in each district on September 6 and 7 from 7 AM to 6 PM, with September 7 as the final day.
Secretary Alger confirms volunteers will not be mustered out until a final peace treaty is signed. The President will not disband certain regiments without mustering out all. The second call’s men will be first to be mustered out while first call troops are veterans in reserve. About 10,000 troops expected sufficient for Porto Rico. Major General Brooke noted for Military Govern ship and Military Commander.
Rankin W. Wood and Harry J. Price, actively raising 300000 among U S school children to replace the Maine, visited Washington and obtained a letter of endorsement from the President. The President praised patriotism and said American youth will regard contributing as a privilege.
President McKinley states the highest tribute to soldiers is that they performed their full duty wherever government assigns them. He notes all have aided the cause in camp or on battle, and when peace arrives all will share the nation’s gratitude and thanks in song.
The Buffalo Express notes that the 10th Pennsylvania suffered at Malate and the 16th Pennsylvania bore the brunt at Coamo Porto Rico, but argues Pennsylvanians are equal to the emergency, tracing their fighting stock from colonial to Civil War eras.
GOP clubs urged to elect delegates at once for the State League convention to be held in Pittsburg September 7 8 and 9. The campaign will begin at the convention with speakers Reed Col W A Stone and Hon John L Dalzell among those listed. Warren county urged for strong representation.
The piece laments the loss of many war advisers and streetwise voices since the Maine disaster. It credits President McKinley for doing well but suggests he could have benefited from Warren's street-warriors. The tone is somber about political guidance after wartime events.
The cornerstone of Pennsylvania's new capitol was laid at noon on Wednesday August 10 with many attendees. Governor Hastings attended and introduced Col. A. K. McClure who delivered an oration praising Pennsylvania’s wartime role and arguing for expansion of the U S flag over former Spanish provinces.
The London Times editorial lauds President McKinley for keeping a steady national pulse during the war and guiding open public discussion. It notes Americans focus on moral outcomes over costs, foresee a revived national unity, and see strong external engagement shaping U S policy.
Washington’s Internal Revenue Department holds that marriage licenses and certificates are not subject to stamp tax under the June 13 1898 act. The opinion argues society rests on marriage and the state protects its future by exempting these documents.
President William McKinley proclaims a suspension of hostilities between the United States and Spain following a protocol concluded August 12 1898 in Washington. Orders are to be issued to military and naval commanders abstaining from acts inconsistent with the proclamation as both nations prepare for peace negotiations.
The peace protocol marks Spain’s exit from the Western drama as other nations had departed. The article traces historical losses from Sweden to Portugal and Russia, notes American gains and future territorial changes, and updates on naval honors, post offices, costs, and ongoing protocols shaping Cuba and Spain relations.
Several parcels in Brokenstraw township Warren County Pennsylvania seized in execution and to be sold. Descriptions include parcels from Youngsville to Pittsfield on J B Phillips and W B Phillips deeds and land bounded by Straw Creek A B Siggins and Great National Petroleum Company. Sold in the R H Kinnear estate suit brought by B J Jackson.
Eli Perkins reports to the N Y Sun that crops across Illinois to Colorado look exceptional with rains from Ohio to the Rockies. He notes abundant harvests, new factories in Missouri and Indiana, oil and gas development in Kansas and Texas, thriving cotton in the South, and a strong foreign trade balance.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy sold by Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania. The expromptness eases bladder and back pain and reduces water retention for both men and women.
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