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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
2
Authorized notices name E. R. Perree of Warren, and Wm. L. Wikoff, and Co. W. Sersall as candidates for Borough Collector, all subject to Republican primary decisions.
The dispatch criticizes President Cleveland for length with sparse ideas focusing on Cuba and Turkey. It notes his conservatism on reform, hints at future U.S. intervention, questions tariff and currency stance, urges economy and larger coast defense spending, and concludes the message is not brilliant.
Senator Quay and Governor Hastings spoke at Harrisburg last Saturday on the senatorial matter. Hastings retires from the race leaving Penrose and Wanamaker as the main contenders with Quay backing Penrose. Newspapers name Boies Penrose as Cameron’s successor, with the Legislature to act next month.
Mrs. John D. Townsend argues in the North American Review for a city curfew for children. The piece notes broad support from city officials parents teachers and police chiefs, and cites about 200 cities already adopting the measure. Will Warren ring the curfew?
In the House last Monday the opening words of President Cleveland's message congratulating the country on the election victory drew broad smiles. Democrats and Republicans alike enjoyed the irony of a Democratic President praising a win achieved under the Republican banner. Only three of the 1861 Union states voted for Bryan. Kansas and Nebraska were infant states, while Missouri was a battle ground divided against itself. The Union defending states stood united against the Chicago platform and any notion of an enemy's country under the stars and stripes.
After the late election, New York banks report deposits up nearly 64 million dollars and loans up about 30 million in the following week. Analysts view the surge as a sign of renewed confidence and prosperity in the financial sector.
The text asserts Mr Cleveland will be the richest president to leave the White House. It credits his continued prosperity despite financial distress during his administration to a strict adherence to business.
Senator Hill stated he remains a Democrat though critics call him too cautious before the election. Opponents label him sly and cunning as the political contest heats up.
The lecturer Eli Perkins reports Major McKinley in a happy Canton mood. He praises the President-elect as open and confident, pledging faith in a tariff for revenue, reciprocity, and prosperity. He argues Cleveland’s tariff stance harmed industry and helped create deficits and silver agitation.
In his annual report Secretary Herbert asks Congress to authorize three light draft battleships and twelve torpedo boats. He urges deep load draught not to exceed twenty three feet and cites Atlantic and Gulf coast strategy as essential to naval campaigns. He notes current growth of the navy and calls for legislation to mobilize fishing fleets coast and lake vessels and to muster sailors and officers for war readiness.
Chairman Hanna reached Washington last Saturday and started prep for President McKinley’s inauguration selecting a nine acre library building as the inaugural hall. He met with Senator Proctor and Gen. Horace Porter at the White House, marking their first meeting with McKinley.
Congressman C. W. Stone calls the President’s message conservative on Cuba and nearly ridiculous in defending the Wilson tariff law, but says it remains generally candid and colorless as a state document.
A Cassler’s Magazine writer shows rapid electric growth with lighting capital over 500 million dollars, more than 10 000 lighting plants, 500 000 motors valued at 100 million, mining electric apparatus at 100 million, electric railways capitalization above 700 million, and total electric capital around 1.5 billion excluding manufacturing and telegraph telephones.
An advertisement touts South American Nervine as a universal cure for weak stomachs and nervous conditions. It claims guaranteed success and immediate relief, urging purchases at Eyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania.
Legal blanks and eperalty items listed for the Mal. Office practice. The entry notes forms required, filing steps, and applicable deadlines.
Senator Chandler argues the bimetallic fight continues only in pursuit of an international agreement to keep gold and silver parity. The Republicans favor bimetallism under such an accord and warn that Bryanism is dead as a 1900 issue, citing the St. Louis platform and Cleveland Leader.
Rev J H Ecob of Denver notes the early impact of woman suffrage. He says new voters, guided by feminine detail, vote independently, study candidates across parties, and push sisterhood and broader concerns beyond petty social distinctions.
The New York Sun marks the nine year anniversary of Grover Cleveland’s tariff message of December 6 1887 describing a revenue surplus of about 18 million at that time. It contrasts today’s looming deficit of 75 to 80 million with government expenditures and borrowing to cover the gap.
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes annual California tours by Pullman palace cars from New York and Philadelphia with three itineraries for 1897. Departs Jan 27 Feb 24 and Mar 27, including five weeks or four weeks in California, via routes through St Louis Santa Fe Mam moth Cave New Orleans and Chicago. Rates from PRR east of Pittsburgh: 310 300 and 210 round trip 150 one way. Details at ticket offices or George W. Boyd Philadelphia.
Citizens recount cures from Chamberlain Cough Remedy with several local names and towns cited. Mr W W Spillen of Parnassus recalls a severe cold and hoarseness cured after using half a bottle. J A Van Valzah of Hughesville praises its value and recommends it. Dr F Winger notes J D Kline of Ephrata achieved a complete cure after trying others. Sold 25 and 50 cents by Morris Mullen Warren P B Canfield Corydon.
Kertcher’s advertises the largest stock of ladies gents and children handkerchiefs on special sale all week offering wide selection and value for shoppers.
At a Reading convention, Warren County officials led by their attorney Wilbur urged reforms to reduce petty prosecutions and misused fees. They call for county salaries, a first lien on taxes, one annual election, and one voter registration yearly, with bills to follow.
The Ladies Home Journal for 1897 unveils diverse series. Presidents life and social facets, great personal events recalled with illustrations by twelve artists, home life scenes from American homes, and new department writers Mrs S T Rorer and Wright L Moody. Notable contributors include Gibson, Stephens, Wilkins, Tosti, Sullivan, DeKoven, Sousa, Sankey, and Irvin. Published by Curtis Publishing Company Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Washington for March 1 to 4 with return through March 8 for McKinley inauguration events. Fares vary by origin including New York 8 dollars and Philadelphia 5.40, with other stations on the system offered at reduced rates.
Mentions Prohibitionists with 130 000 presidential votes this year versus 279 000 four years ago. Notes Alabama considers laws against shirt waists and gold clauses in contracts. Canada debates tariff bill and pursues free trade for exports but tariffs on imports.
A Rams Horn excerpt urges individual reflection over crowd mentality and love viewed through kindness. It notes that wealth does not measure heavenly fitness and that suspicion feeds itself. A Rochester produce dealer agreed to pay a Monroe county farmer 2 dollars a barrel for 600 apples if McKinley wins, otherwise 50 cents.
Notice to stockholders announces annual meeting at Warren Courthouse Pa on Saturday December 12 1896 at 1 P M for electing directors and other business only certificated stockholders may vote or hold office L M Hazeltine President Willis Cowan Secretary Warren Pa November 24 1896.
Sterling Silver hats brushes combs match boxes cream jars bonnet brushes scissors nail polishers lone bottles and more listed with prices. Nickel and gold filled watches engraved free of charge and guaranteed. Souvenir spoons tea spoons and table spoons with sets and knives and forks. Watches from Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe offered with gold hand made cases. All items engraved free. clocks also available.
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