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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
2
The page critiques a play title suggesting Jamestown as its setting, touts a New York Sun ad, notes a high football ticket price at New Haven, and urges pedestrian right of way. It compares coal output, values Great Britain surpassing the U.S., and disputes tariff protests post Dingley versus Wilson laws with export figures.
Dr. O P Gifford of Buffalo argued against close communion at a Chicago congress of Baptist ministers. Dr. R H Conwell of Philadelphia supported him as the majority of attendees agreed. Mr Banta of Brooklyn urged that reverent remembrance of Christ does not require immersion or baptism for communion.
The Harrisburg capitol commission moves ahead with architect plans for the new capitol. Ground floor raised to improve light with a sub cellar for storage and offices, legislative chambers to the old design positions. delays blamed on architect disputes.
The Uniontown News Standard notes Republican Governor prospects with Charles W. Stone of Warren County as a top, broadly acceptable choice. Wilkesbarre Times, Philadelphia Ledger and Erie Dispatch praise his four terms in Congress, prior service, popular appeal, and potential to unite party factions.
As Congress nears assembly crowds fill hotel lobbies and lobbies buzz with talk of tariff laws and potential measures. The piece notes presidential plans with McKinley, Cuba policy, and Mrs McKinley's White House appearances drawing respectful public interest.
In a Punxy Spirit letter, McKinley and the Republican party are urged to accept blame for a rail car shortage affecting railroads and coal shipments. The writer contrasts with Cleveland era car abundance and notes increased smoke from stacks and reduced leisure for workers.
Judge Harry White of Indiana Pa defines intemperate habits as frequent bar visits and liquor indulgence that lead to neglect of work and earnings. He says such a person is under the ban of the liquor law when the habits are known in the community or with those who see him indulge. Source: Kitanning Times.
A whaling fleet of five ships with 150 men is trapped in the ice near Point Barrow Alaska. The government dispatches aid led by Lieut Frederick C Dodge of the Dex ter to undertake a perilous Arctic relief sled journey of 500 miles or more in winter conditions within the Arctic circle.
Local shop advertises low prices on window glass paints oils wallpaper building paper books and stationery with a focus on value and selection for customers seeking home improvement supplies.
The Lewiston Maine Journal editorial argues the 1896 lines will dominate the next Congress campaign. It notes Kentucky backing Carlisle and Nebraska rejecting Bryan’s silver wheat link, saying the 16 to 1 fallacy remains alive and must be confronted by sound money advocates next year.
Harsh claims state Laxa Tea contains tense herbs each with benefits. It is advertised to cure billiousness and all stomach and liver troubles. Sold with price 10 and 25 cents per package, and guaranteed.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers the Personally-Conducted Tour system featuring California and Florida itineraries for 1897 and 1898. Four California tours depart from New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh on January 8, 27, February 16, and March 19, with the Golden Gate Special on most legs. Florida tours to Jacksonville depart January 25, February 8 and 22, and March 8, with the fourth tour returnable until May 31, 1898. Tickets sold at principal Penn RR stations. contact Watt, Harrar, or Boyd for full itineraries and rates.
On November 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad Co will put on sale excursion tickets to winter resorts in New Jersey Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and Cuba. Tickets priced at the usual low rates with liberal return limits. A descriptive illustrated book detailing resorts routes and rates will be provided free on request to ticket agents.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy promises prompt relief of pain in kidneys, bladder, and back for both sexes, with rapid water retention relief. Sold by Hertzel and Saner, druggists, Warren, Pa.
A complaint style notice touts aggressive price cutting and a cash only policy. It claims goods from lard to molasses and flour sell at 10 percent below competitors and invites readers to report any retailer higher.
The Erie Industrial Society of South Erie will push for a sugar beet factory in Erie county. The group will support farmer institutes with information and aid, launching the campaign at North-East then Belle Valley and Springfield.
Growers weigh uprooting vines as grape prices collapse cutting profits this year, with many turning to alternative crops such as beets for future income.
A. A. Davis & Co. promotes custom window shades, offering made to order products to meet customer needs.
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