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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1889
Page
2
The 1889 Mart issue features a neatly printed illustrated supplement full of seasonal reading. The editors announce the next issue will be January 2, 1890, one day late, and extend festive wishes to readers with Tiny Tim’s blessing.
Charles W. Stone of Warren announces his candidacy for Governor of the Keystone State. The veteran public servant says he will remain in the field until the Republican Convention and will balance campaign duties with his role as Secretary of the Commonwealth. Stone emphasizes merit and qualification, with base support in Warren and the Northern tier.
A harsh account condemns Capt. Linden and self styled detectives in the Gowen case. It denounces the treatment of the dead lawyer by Landlord Wormley and calls for accountability while noting Gowen’s long residence at the hotel and the quick morgue removal.
The Congresssional Record returns for its fifty first round with varied well chosen contents and clear rules for remittance of advance subscriptions. Critics note a weak editorial department but praise perspicuity and monetary clarity in the publication.
Congressman Dalzell representing Magee area resists McKean as Pittsburg postmaster. He favored Ford. Senator Quay backed McKean. President apparently sides with Quay on the appointment.
A humorous remark suggests a Texas Congressman faced mocking for late pay. It recalls Martin admitting a gas mishap when he first arrived in civilization and now claims he was overdrawn four days pay during the bust up.
Deaths of Gen Hartranft and Dr Higbee leave vacancies for National Guard commander and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Numerous applicants are expected for both posts, with Gov Beaver to fill the vacancies soon.
The Stewart will case settled by mutual agreement. The grand old home of the dead millionaire will be set apart as a frying oysters and cocktails club house for a taney club. A man's possessions go when a man is dead.
A commentary argues that renewed adjournments show strength not weakness and notes a worker remarking that success comes to those who accept short term work for modest pay. The piece contrasts press critiques with a pragmatic view of labor and progress.
The article notes Congress adjourns from December 19 to January 6 for a holiday break. It mentions members who lost pay must find their own Christmas funds and suggests a Christmas gift idea of sending a year to a distant friend in Warren County as an inexpensive present.
In the House Committee lottery our member Col. Watson receives two assignments Naval Affairs and Public Lands, reflecting a strong committee slate for the legislator.
Be sure and attend The District School on December 30. The notice urges community participation and highlights the event as a local gathering with potential activities and programs.
The piece describes a spreading influenza, calling it the fashionable disease across Europe and now in Boston and New York. It warns of rapid worldwide travel of the illness, its non fatal yet disabling nature, and public guidance on care and quinine remedies, urging especially careful attention for the aged and invalid.
Upon arrival in Portugal Dom Pedro declares he will not abdicate and plans for his descendants to remain legitimist claimants of Brazilian sovereignty. The piece compares Brazil’s monarchist ambitions to the Orleans in France and notes foreign recognition from France and the Rothschilds. It also compares Brazil’s vast size with the United States and Canada and cites population ranks.
The report shows 21 889 schools a rise of 547 from last year and 13 176 pupils an increase of 547 additional schools to meet growth. Graded schools total 10 117 or nearly half, with salaries barely rising as state funds reach two million dollars, male teachers at 39 a month and female just over 30.
The piece notes Cleveland and Grady of the South delivering speeches at a Boston banquet, mocking retired Democrats who become sages. It suggests Cleveland cannot keep pace with the procession and may regret it as a sign of dwindling fortunes and the end of political careers.
The American Agriculturalist awarded Charles B. Coyle of Aroostook county Maine the $500 prize for the best acre of potatoes with 738 bushels. Alfred Reese of Penn Yan New York took second with 669 bushels. R W Strickland of Albion New York won the $500 prize for the largest oat crop per acre with just over 134 bushels. This shows farming that pays.
State Treasurer Livesley released the annual report for the year ending June 30. General fund receipts totaled 6 528 926 91 while expenditures reached 6 595 238 67. The outlays were the largest single year general fund expense in state history. Expenditures exceeded receipts by 66 281 67 though no deficit occurred due to an unexpended prior year balance covering the shortfall.
Last week three judgments were entered against Rapid Transit railroads for killing passengers. The Supreme Court dissolved Judge Andrews injunction favoring the electric wires. A campaign to end the deadly wire risk gains support as Mayor Grant seeks safety for line workers led by the hatchet man.
The text notes the prominence of the number nine in dates from 1889 onward, predicting it will occupy third place, then move to second for a century, suggesting how people date documents and time. The passage emphasizes the enduring role of the figure nine in chronology and record keeping.
A Indian delegation told the President last week they were not on a scalping expedition, a claim that the President echoed humorously by saying he now engages in scalping himself.
Governor Beaver announced a substantial reduction in state debt totaling $881,590 for the year ending November 30, 1889, highlighting improved fiscal health and lower liabilities.
A collage of brief items reports Gowen family deaths and life insurance, a Maine ice note, a suspect indicted for larceny and forgery, and a provocative line about electric executions. It notes Warren B. Keeley’s death in Reading, prizefighting fatalities in Montana, and corporate Prohibition influence in Kansas. Ohio and North Dakota election rulings, Grant cabin sale, Mexican War pension mentions, Johnstown charter, Senate appointments, New Orleans post office controversy, ill water causing animal illness, and a Boston tailor pay ruling.
The Provisional Committee of the nonpartisan W C T U in Cleveland last Friday issued a public call denouncing the old order in Chicago connected with political bodies. It urges a nonpartisan approach and a simpler national temperance society, signed by Ellen J. Phinney and Ellen W. Watson with seven committee members.
The article notes New York Democrats discuss Mr Cleveland and Governor Hill over ballot reform and party alignments. It argues Cleveland’s anti Tammany stance hurts his national prospects while Hill’s standing declines, and cites election returns showing Cleveland failed to carry his state whereas Mr Dana’s battle cry favors David B. for the nomination.
The Troy Times suggests Prohibitionists set aside banners for a season to back traditional temperance revival meetings, promising broad appeal and positive outcomes from a cooperative, historic approach.
The issue adds sixteen pages to the Christmas number, expanding the table of contents. Notable pieces include Santa Claus on a Vegetable Cart, Greek tale Cleon, The Dolly Phone by Susan Coolidge, How to build a Military Snow Fort by Lieut. Hamilton, and Lambkin: Was He a Hero or a Prig with reader votes and prizes.
An 19th century health note claims colds arise from stomach derangement and general weakness. It promotes Ayer's Pills as a corrective and strengthener for the alimentary organs with consistently marked benefit.
Prof. Loisette's memory method attracts wider attention as people seek to improve recall and send for his free prospectus advertised in a separate column.
Begun Nov 29 1889 Dear Mart writes from Berlin. He describes daily life, architecture, theatres and opera houses, and the busy Unter den Linden promenade. He notes fire safety, school drill, and German language clubs, and recounts a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Hotel Kaiser Hof with Herr Herbert Bismarck in attendance.
A LETTER discusses a formal registration system in a city to track residents by name birth place and lodging changes. It notes the strong American colony about 800 people and reports on German politics the eight hour work strike and colonial issues. It ends with a Christmas greeting and political musings.
The Buffalo Express and Mar rates for Main Daily Express and combined editions are listed, with three and six month options. The January Lippincott's Magazine features Julian Hawthorne's Millicent and Rosalind and a three-part humor essay by Burdette Nye and Knox. Also advertised are Arnica Liniment for horses and preserved fruits from Goodrich & Fehlman.
The twentieth annual meeting of Warren Savings Bank stockholders will elect a board for the coming year. The meeting is at the banking house in Warren, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday January 14, 1890 at 3 PM. Cashier G. Bensworth signed the notice on December 7, 1889.
The Times presents itself as the widely circulated Pennsylvania newspaper committed to public integrity and honest government. It promotes its News of the World branding, world coverage, and a Sunday edition featuring sixteen pages of literature and contemporary commentary across politics, science, sports, and culture.
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