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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
2
We are authorized to announce W. L. Wikoff as a candidate for Collector of Warren borough subject to Republican primaries. We are authorized to announce Co W Sersall as a candidate for Collector of Warren borough subject to Republican primaries.
The Franklin News denounces a statewide push to back John Wanamaker for Senator with business clubs and paid speakers. It claims money, petitions, and literature are used to pressure legislators, linking the effort to political bossism and Philadelphia ring influence.
The piece recalls a Civil War era telegram exchange between Sherman and Grant and uses it to argue that a Republican majority will empower the administration to pursue its economic agenda. It urges immediate fiscal action, business confidence, and using money to stimulate growth, warning against inertia before McKinley’s inauguration.
Ex Lt Gov Watres to arrive from Europe and open headquarters in Harrisburg. Senator Penrose plans Lochiel HQ while Mr Wanamaker will be at the Commonwealth and Governor Hastings to meet friends at the Executive Mansion. If needed ex Senator J Hay Brown of Lancaster will appear.
McKinley carried Bryan's home precinct by 92 votes and ward by 299, Lincoln by 1,019, and the county by 829. The Lancaster County official returns show McKinley electors ahead by 1,505 to 5,676 in the district containing Bryan. The passage notes the Republican majority in the district and refers to Bryan's home as the enemy's country.
Dun's REVIEW of Nov 28 notes overall business expansion and hiring increases that will boost purchasing power. Resolution of the window glass dispute and collapse of major iron combinations spur more work and promise. Gains exceed expectations.
The contest for the state House Speakership leans to Henry K. Boyer ex State Treasurer of Philadelphia. Boyer led the House in 1887 89 and is described as a skilled parliamentarian. Gov Hastings and party visited Chattanooga Tenn Thanksgiving day inspecting monuments to be dedicated next May.
The Republicans increased their vote in all Southern states except Arkansas and South Carolina this year, with a total gain exceeding 500000. The shift suggests the start of the end of sectionalism in national politics.
Cash wheat hit the dollar mark last Saturday November 28 as millers in Central Pennsylvania paid farmers 95 cents per bushel. The grain price keeps steady while flour costs rise and farmers remain satisfied.
Mayor McKinley notes that railroads carried 750000 people into Canton between June 18 and November 3, a figure he says outstrips Bryanism and other arguments.
A Thanksgiving thought notes life has both white and dark meat and warns some gain less. It cites J. C. Sibley losing 10000 in bets plus 70000 spent to defeat J. C. Sturtevant, underscoring the costly nature of experience.
As Congress convenes next Monday a deficit of over 40 million dollars looms for the first five months of the year with July through November totaling 39,957,603. The session’s short duration may delay key legislation, especially appropriation bills and revenue policy. Debate over policy could push decisions to the next Congress. The Cuban situation may receive attention while numerous remaining bills from last session await action.
A New York Sun editorial argues that national pride weakens before stronger powers. It cites Spain, Cuba, the Boers, Abyssinia, Turkey, France, Denmark, China, Japan, Russia, Honduras, Mexico, and Britain to illustrate a recurring pattern where pride yields to larger forces.
The Raleigh World and Pittsburg Gazette report Populists severing ties with Democrats. They warn Bryan to lead reform forces under a different banner, denounce the Democratic label, and anticipate a new two party split in the next campaign.
McKinley leads in Michigan by 56076 and New Jersey by 87692 and Wisconsin by 104918. Bryan trails in Missouri by 58712 Texas by 124988 Washington by 12526 Nebraska by 13060.
In a published interview Hon J C Sibley asserts he drafted the free silver theory linking wheat prices to silver in Congress. The Conneautville Courier counters that Mortimer Whitehead spoke on the idea over a year earlier in Western Crawford, marking it as a misguided claim and noting Bryan and his supporters later exploited it.
A historic realignment notes voters in Adams Bucks Cambria Carbon Center Clearfield Clinton Cumberland Elk Fayette Juniata Lehigh Luzerne Lycoming Northumberland Schuylkill and Wayne moving from Cleveland to McKinley. The author remarks on changing political tides as the world and people move with them.
The Christmas Ladies' Home Journal is hailed as more excellent and attractive than earlier issues. Its cover symbolizes Christmas with delicate tone and the holiday spirit shines through its richly illustrated pages. Published by Curtis Publishing Company Philadelphia at one dollar yearly or ten cents per copy.
Harper's Magazine issues a Christmas number exceeding prior editions in every department with many special features. The ornate cover features colors designed by Howard Pyle and the issue is pitched for wide home distribution.
The issue highlights the prospectuses for Harper's Magazine, Bazaar, and Weekly. described as leading publications in the country and valuable to any family, with worth exceeding their cost.
The article notes Teachers' Institute begins Monday December 14 with tickets for the lecture course at $1. It mentions various items including tobacco trust lawsuits, apple shipments to Europe, and curfew rules in Roseburg Oregon. It also covers quotations from Rev Joseph P Calhoun and references to mail matter efficiency and public notices.
A Missouri publisher relates a former subscriber who when visiting town and drunk makes a bee line to the printing office to pay his subscription in advance. He remains about fifteen years ahead and is unlikely to appear on the Publishers' Collection Agency books. May his tribe increase and may the whiskey brand he drinks be known.
A Hoboken sausage factory displays a window card proclaiming Fresh made country sausages daily. On the yard door a legend Be ware of the Dogs invites reader interpretation of its meaning.
The Christmas Scribner features a gold color cover by Bryson Burroughs and decorative plates by Oliver Herford for Kenneth Grahame's The Magic Ring. The issue includes nine complete short stories of high quality and variety, marking Grahame’s first American magazine appearance.
Citizens of Pennsylvania report cures from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. W W Spillen recalls a severe cold and hoarseness, cured by half a bottle. J A Van Valzah recommends it. Dr F Winger notes a cigar maker cured after other remedies failed. Sold at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by Morris & Mullen and others in Warren and Corydon.
An advertisement from Warren Pa promotes South American Nervine as a universal stomach remedy. It claims immediate cures for weak stomachs and nervous weakness, promising constant success and a bright effect on life. The ad touts availability at Solo by the Eyes Drug Store in Warren.
The Ashland Record notes strong backing for Boies Penrose as United States senator, citing his legislative skill and oratorical ability. It contrasts Penrose with John Wanamaker, whose lack of legislative experience and business obligations are seen as hindrances to a Senate role.
The New Castle Courant argues Republicans will select a United States senator from among several strong candidates. It praises Boies Penrose and others, criticizes John Wanamaker for alleged buying and a prior conviction, and urges picking a man of honor and fitness who can unite the party.
The Tourist System outlines luxuriously appointed tour series from New York Philadelphia and Harrisburg to the Golden Gate Florida Washington Old Point Comfort Richmond and more. Dates include January 27 February 24 March 27 for the westbound run and January 26 February 9 23 March 9 for Florida. Illustrated itineraries issued by the company give full details and can be obtained by personal application or at offices in New York Brooklyn Newark and Philadelphia.
Repair service promises clothes repaired to look as good as new. Mrs Casemere offers artful mending with low prices at 305 Second St, next hall to the office, available at all times. Call for repairs and patches.
The Warren County Fair Association will hold its annual meeting at the Court House in Warren on Saturday December 12 1896 at 1 PM to elect Directors for the next year and conduct other business. Only stockholders with certificates may vote or hold office. By order of the Board of Directors L M Hazeltine President Willis Cowan Secretary Warren Pa November 24 1896.
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