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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
4
In a riverine tale a mugger recalls past carnage during the mutiny era as two armed men on a bridge shoot him with a double four bore. The river’s predators, including a jackal and adjutant, observe the rapid end of the feared crocodile.
Englishmen describe killing a mugger at the river bend near Monghyr. An adjutant confirms the beast’s death while locals haul the severed head for skull prep. The scene ends with a shared remark from the jackal and adjutant as night watchers depart.
The article recalls who signed the 1870 proclamation of the French republic, noting Gambetta Jules Favre Jules Ferry Cremieux Eugene Pelletan Ernest Picard Dori an and Guyot Montpayroux have died. It mentions Rochefort Trachu Arago Floquet Brisson Lacour Camescasse Simon and Emmanuel Arago as figures linked to the event and its aftermath.
The article describes Japanese women’s fashion with concealed pockets in wide sleeve cuffs. It notes prayer amulets swallowed with rice paper, and silky paper squares used to steady stems, dry teacups, wipe tears, or blow dolls’ noses, highlighting practical uses among Japan’s elite.
Popular Science notes sunlight as a disinfectant for clothing and warns glass blocks light. It cites citric acid in lifeboats to precipitate sea salt and make seawater palatable. Moon mountains exceed Earths in height, with peaks surpassing Mont Blanc. Reading fatigue linked to increased winking under dim light.
The Blue pond near Oxford Alabama is described as bottomless in current reports. Tradition recalls a timbered area centuries ago and Indigenous lore tells of noble red men camped nearby when the crust broke through causing many to perish in the floodwaters.
Indian Inspector McLaughlin reports the Shoshone and Arapahoe tribes cede a ten mile square section in northwestern Wyoming near the Owl mountains and Big Horn river for 60 000 dollars. The land will form a national park reserve, the springs famed for healing drawn visitors and a council led by Washahie confirms the pact.
A Washington correspondent notes a silver movement leader furtively claiming funding from western silver mine and bullion owners to sustain the campaign after nominations in Chicago. The remark suggests strong financial backing from mining interests as the drive continues.
Walter T. Griffin reports to the state department that France is bicycle mad with 160000 machines in use and a ten franc yearly tax. Excluding non-riders, about one bicycle for every 50 riders, with England the main foreign supplier and American bikes having potential if new introduction methods are used.
A secret conference of bolting silver delegates in St. Louis issued an address to the nation defending free coinage while denouncing the Teller Dubois Cannon platform as false. They claim money bases shrink while production rises, but critics say monetary policy is sound and gold and silver supplies expand with current law.
The throneroom of the sultan at Constantinople is a gilded, unparalleled European sight. A Venetian chandelier with 200 lights gleams like a sun from the ceiling. Four corners hold Baccarat crystal candellabra and the throne is a vast red velvet seat with gold arms and back.
The Oxford Bible is still being produced at a strong rate of 20,000 volumes each week, keeping up steady output for readers.
The New York World argues free silver would force gold out of use and collapse monetary credit. It notes gold now functions as currency in the Pacific states and as reserves for banks and government, and warns that premium gold would undo this role.
The text argues that supporting free coinage would reduce the value of money, claiming deposits of 200 or 300 dollars would be worth half as much, and that 50 cent dollars would buy only half the goods of 100 cent dollars. This asserts a monetary devaluation consequence.
Dry weather threatens hay crop. farmers advised to plant Millet or Hungarian Grass for cattle feed next winter. Millet and Hungarian Grass grow well in the county. Prices listed: millet at $1.25 per bushel and oil of tar on corn at 40 cents per quart to deter grubs and crows.
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