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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
2
Republican county and Vigilance committee members must ensure all Republicans in their district are registered by September 7. Voters who last voted by age must be registered and assessed or they cannot vote. Don’t neglect this important matter.
A columnist contrasts country and city newspapers noting country readers pay yearly or early, while city publishers require advance payment. The piece argues trust vs trustfulness hinges on prompt payment and warns against abusing confidence.
The South reports a 60 percent faster factory growth in the latest quarter of 1899 compared with the same period last year. Industries are expanding with new plants and protective measures, countering Bryan's free silver stance as prosperity strengthens in the region.
The Philadelphia Times reports Pennsylvania leads in clear positive declarations for McKinley’s reelection. It notes party unity behind McKinley, with Quay opponents just as earnest in support, marking the state as a key early indicator in the 1900 race.
The article explains that Cuba will carry out its first meaningful census in the coming months under United States sponsorship, with most work done by Cubans. The data will form the basis for voting lists for elections next year or the following to decide independence or annexation.
Simm Thomas Lipton, now famed and wealthy, sent a boat to race a Yankee flyer and credits advertising for business success. He notes racing demands the best boat and crew, not ads, to win.
In Berks County Pennsylvania the Republican primaries last Saturday chose Jonathan G. Linbach as the party’s first delegate to the 1900 national convention. Linbach backs McKinley and is described as a staunch Quay supporter. A Republican German from Democratic Berks is portrayed as a strong Dem opponent.
A medical authority says reducing meat consumption and cooking it better can offset rising prices while preserving health and happiness. The remedy is presented as easy and available to all, aligning diet with budget and well being amid fashion and extravagance.
In the wake of recent German elections the government party lost and Emperor William is described as warm under the collar. He takes the defeat as a personal indignity and voices strong displeasure at the political setback.
Scientists warn the elephant could become extinct unless immediate action is taken to protect him from ivory hunters, questioning the future of circuses that rely on him.
The Republican State Convention nominated three men for high offices. Jacob Hay Brown, born 1849 in York, Pa, a son of Rev. James A. Brown, led a prominent Lancaster law practice. Josiah R. Adams, 1848 Paris-born lawyer with Princeton honors, built a large bankruptcy and maritime practice. Col. James Elder Barnett, born in Eldersridge Pa, rose from railroad work to major in the Tenth, later serving in the National Guard and politics.
The army draws toward a 100000 target with about 60000 regulars enlisted and 13000 in ten volunteer regiments nearly full. Gen Otis reorganizes forces in the Philippines with three regiments totaling 3865 men, half from volunteers. Regulars abroad include 12500 in Cuba and Porto Rico, plus نتيجة 100000?
The letter from the Houtzdale Citizen urges respectful treatment of candidates and warns against false assurances. It argues voters of all parties promise support, then deceiving candidates undermines trust and weakens faith in humanity after defeats.
The rising meat prices, driven by western packers, may enable eastern farmers to profitably breed and raise beef, signaling a potential shift in the agricultural market.
Stalwart Republicans hail a patriotic Harrisburg state convention outcome. They endorse McKinley’s re election and Stone’s administration while praising Lt Col James E Barnett for state treasurer and J Hay Brown for supreme court justice. The platform urges industrial expansion and canal completion, supports labor rights, and calls for economical state finance and fair taxation.
A special committee chaired by W. E. Rice outlines seven rules to govern party operations. Key provision sets a chair and permanent chair elected after adjournment, with vacancies filled by nominated candidates, and an arbitration mechanism to resolve deadlocks in districts before general elections.
In the Cape house of assembly the progressive party voices dissatisfaction with Premier Schreiner and plans public meetings over arms transit to the Orange Free State. Uitlanders face strain. Natal's Pietermaritzburg women prepare a peace petition to Queen Victoria as Times and Morning Post comment on duty during war. In Washington Captain Andrew G. Quay resigns from the army to enter private business, effective Aug 31.
The Philadelphia bloc led by David Martin fails to rally delegates for Beecher against Adams for the superior bench as ward leaders refuse to back the insurgents. State convention endorses stalwart Quay policy and GOP discipline across Bradford, Chester, Delaware, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Mercer, Somerset and other counties.
A large island 6 sen by 14 sen on the Mekong near Nong Han and Kumpharaphi vanished after being observed for several days. The owner reported no clue or news during the search and notes March often brings floating islands downriver. He has seen many pass and disappear within a few years, challenging ideas about fixed land ownership.
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