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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1890
Page
2
The Warren Mail asserts the Republican party is not demoralized after recent elections. Leaders arrive in Washington with vigor and the President begins work with resolve. The party, described as experienced and ready, will not yield in battles past or present. The coming Congress is deemed a session of methodical, well directed work.
The piece recalls Pattison's initial rebuke of boss rule and Beaver's defeat, then Beaver's four years later victory, and now Pattison's win while Delamater loses. It predicts a possible repeat vote pattern and condemns opposing a candidate due to another's backing. It argues such tactics are spiteful and will yield no true gains.
Last Monday noon Congress convened and Congressman Stone took the oath. Col. Watson’s seat was filled after his death, leaving a Republican seat near the outer row. A wreath was laid on the desk and Stone resides at the Riggs House. His family will stay until after the holidays. The President's message appears in full in this issue.
Governor-elect Pattison advocates a modest inauguration with minimal ceremony to avoid business disruption during stock-taking season. He notes the National Guard should not be mobilized, citing past winter fatalities and sickness among guardsmen as a cautionary memory.
The Harrisburg Telegraph lauds Representative Thompson as he nears a second House term. It praises his careful reasoning, restraint in speech, respect from colleagues, and popularity, arguing he would earn respect as Speaker if chosen.
In a forthcoming report to Governor Beaver Secretary Stone declares the Capitol buildings of Pennsylvania shabby and inadequate for their uses. The official finding may spur a movement to replace the old structures to provide proper accommodations for lawmakers and state administration.
After the election Cleveland wrote a private letter to a Kansas Democrat in reply to a senator’s letter. The letter was published, prompting a public clarification from Cleveland. The incident may boost Ingalls’s bid for reelection, reflecting a political wind favorable to him.
Seraker Reep insists every Republican must hold their seat this session to faithfully discharge public trust and prevent national business from suffering. if unable to attend, a resignation in favor of a willing successor is urged.
It’s noted Grover Cleveland spoke little before the election but has plenty to say afterward. The quip extends to all fishermen who stay quiet to lure fish and then spin tall tales once they’ve got them.
The Harrisburg Telegraph promotes its role as the best daily and weekly paper in the State Capital and notes its value during the upcoming Winter legislative session. A prospectus is referenced in this issue.
The Mart would make a good Christmas present to former residents of Warren or the County. All advertisers and subscribers can receive sample copies of the Mart free of charge.
A Brooklyn family formerly listed as Moses now appears as Morris in records. The item notes this as another instance of the ongoing misidentification of the Moses surname and questions where the family will be located when metaphorical light goes out.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is described as thriving under vigorous, capable managers and claimed to be the largest daily penny paper in the state or possibly the world.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a "poor Indian" in his hut now but calls him a mighty high priced fellow to the Government, implying strong official value or leverage despite poverty.
A public declaration claims 8,000,000 available fighters in the country and notes women as combatants, signaling a strong warning to foreign nations and asserting readiness for conflict.
Farmers competing for the American Agriculturist prizes raised eight hundred to one thousand bushels of potatoes per acre. The Buffalo Express questions whether a prize is needed to make such yields profitable.
A promotion urges readers to subscribe now to the Mail and the Philadelphia Weekly Press for only $1.75. It touts good reading at a low price and urges timely action.
Congressman McKinley arrives in Washington and predicts the tariff issue will be fought again in 1892. He expects the new tariff law to take time to be understood, remains confident Republicans will prevail, and outlines likely short session bills including appropriations and a shipping bill. He sees no fear for electoral outcomes and notes possible pension measures.
Charles W. Stone leaves Harrisburg for Washington to serve as Representative of Warren Venango McKean and Cameron counties. Gov. Beaver accepts his resignation and appoints J H Longenecker as Secretary and C N Clement as Deputy Secretary. The Harrisburg Telegraph lauds Stones four year tenure, noting his clear headed, broad minded service and public esteem.
In the British House of Lords the queen's speech touched on the U S tariff. Lord Granville warned of export prohibition to the United States but said colonies could gain from greater trade. Lord Salisbury noted many colonies use protective tariffs to boost local industry and cited Australia as a rapid growth example.
U S Senator Pugh of Alabama was elected to succeed himself last week. Census Enumerators are now getting their pay for last Summer's work. Benjamin Penhollow Shillhaber known as Mrs Partington dies at 76 in Chelsea. The Republican ticket swept North Dakota, and Prohibition vote may have carried. A Topeka court convicts a thief in twenty minutes for stealing shoes. The Buffalo Express cites cautious view on financial crashes, noting stable banks not involved in risky securities.
The December St Nicholas frontispiece features Rembrandt’s portrait engraved by T Johnson. The issue prints Mrs Dodge’s Holland essay and introduces The Land of Pluck with new Edwards drawings. Also titled are The Story of the Golden Fleece by Andrew Lang with Birch illustrations, plus serials by Trowbridge Brooks and Jamieson.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces new long distance tours to the Far Pacific Coast for 1891 limited to 100 passengers. The first trip departs New York February 7th, goes to New Orleans Mardi Gras then to Southern California and San Francisco with three weeks there, returning via Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Denver Omaha and Chicago. The rate is 275.09 and includes travel, California side trips, meals, and carriage rides. Applications and Pullman bookings should be sent to Geo. W. Boyd, 233 South Fourth Street Philadelphia.
At Hunter and Jarvis or Hunter & Jarvis Dry Goods Store shoppers find new dress goods blankets quilts underwear and hosiery now available for the season.
An eight page weekly paper offering a subscription deal for the farm and fireside reader. The notice advertises a yearly price of $1 for the paper and $2 for combined Mail and Weekly Commercial Gazette.
Bethlehem iron plant shuts down indefinitely tossing 1200 workers out. No cause given, but believed due to a drop in orders. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, December 1.
Prrissurau December 1 Johnston Buck and Co bankers at Ebensburg Cambria County shut their doors Saturday due to the failure of B K Jamieson and Co of Philadelphia They promise to pay dollar for dollar within a year.
The December Scribner's Magazine presents seven illustrated articles by a remarkable list of artists. Included are Sir Edwin Arnold on Japan, Humphrey Ward on the Christie’s picture salesroom, W. H. Rideing on Amy Robsart, A. F. Jacassey on Domenico Moretti, and three short stories suited to the season. See prospectus in this issue.
A festive issue of December Ladies' Home Journal showcases Christmas stories songs and sketches. Sixty five authors and artists contributed guiding women on gifts dinners decorations and holiday preparations. Published by Curtis Publishing Company Philadelphia at one dollar a year.
Prof Barrett of St Lawrence County New York cites no deaths since the elixir became available and asserts over fifty years of constant success placing Downs Elixir at the forefront of cough remedies. Morris and Mullen, N. C. Allen.
New York reports on loan rates and bond prices with steady exchange, while Cleveland notes flour prices from country made to Minnesota patents and spring, plus various wheat corn oats and dairy prices. New York data includes currency and government bonds, and November 20 updates show additional flour and wheat figures and pork, lard, butter, cheese and eggs prices.
President argues that tariff law deserves a fair trial, notes market trends and silver bill effects, and defends protective measures. He cites rising imports in New York, urges reciprocity, steamship promotion, postal shipping, and a national bankrupt law while stressing honest elections and strong federal oversight to ensure fair representation and curb fraud.
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