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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
2
Warren resident WM. C. Watson is announced as a candidate for Delegate to the upcoming Republican National Convention from the 27th Congressional District, subject to primary decisions.
A noted claim says ten thousand microbes ride each circulated dollar within a year. The MatIL company touts a patent microbe killer with a money-back promise. Aguinaldo remains at large as his wife dies after childbirth during flight from American troops. War brings hardship to Americans British Boers and Filipinos.
Congressmen Sibley of the 27th district was named a member of the committee on Insular Affairs, which will handle Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines measures, and of the committee on Post Offices and Post Roads.
The daily papers note heavy Christmas purchases nationwide as mills and looms reach production limits. Real prosperity is described as abundant with money spent as every legitimate business reports strong earnings and a merry Christmas.
Auditor General McCauley names L B Vanderslice of Phoenixville special agent to inventory all corporations from 1888 to 1898 deterring if the Commonwealth lost thousands in business. West Chester notes ex Senator Quay plans to spend remaining years in his ancestral home near East Brandywine with a large house and library.
About ten years after a government effort to teach Europe to eat Indian corn meal exports rose sharply. In 1888 exports reached 25,000,000 bushels and for the first eleven months of the current year through November exports totaled 185,000,000 bushels.
ReEAR-Admiral Winfield S. Schley is honored in Washington with Knight Templar Knight of Malta Order of the Red Cross and master Mason titles. He has received all degrees in three weeks and is one degree from thirty third Mason.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Almanac for 1900 is praised for its extensive coverage despite 132 pages. It is presented as a New Year's gift, free to every subscriber, containing a wide range of timely information.
The Gettysburg Star and Sentinel refutes charges of a factory near Gettysburg that fabricates battlefield relics. It admits souvenirs like canes inkstands souvenir books photos exist but asserts old bullets buttons buckles swords and bone pieces are not produced locally.
The article lists various happenings including Admirals Dewey's request for entry rights for Chinese veterans, Spain's continued treaty payments, Maine remains due, Cushman's wit in debater, Fairbanks pension bill, Puerto Rico spelling, Logan case details, Brereton and Logan, Utah polygamy debate, Lincoln Emancipation observances, Hague arbitration submission, Roberts case hearings, Santa letters at dead letter office, Senate confirmations of Wheeler and Lee, and Williams of Mississippi's two Philippines resolutions outlining independence terms and strategic aims.
General Joubert writes to a French paper declaring Boer independence from British rule in South Africa. He warns of a wider Afrikaner revolt against English dominance, predicts English demoralization, and vows Boer triumph with divine aid as the war sh| ages over a year.
A collection of editorials notes varied political takes from the era. The Pittsburg Times cites isolationist sentiment, the New York Tribune jokes about Yankee time and exports, the Philadelphia Inquirer praises McKinley’s standing, and the Indianapolis Journal comments on Otis recall debates. The piece also mentions Democrats seeking an early convention and campaign.
In Tidioute the invitation cards announce the coming marriage of Miss Emma Grandin Neyhart daughter of Mrs. M J Neyhart to Howard Ambrose Couse set for January 3 1900. Also notes the burial of Mrs Bridget Malone a longtime Tidioute resident. Sneak Grove reports Miss Berry improving from serious illness. King of Lottsville moves to Sugar Grove and occupies the Ellis house on Mill street. Mrs Blodgett and son and Mrs Harding depart for California after months with relatives. In Youngsville Messrs Ww 8 McKinney and W A Maines plan a new rat trap factory. C R Cunningham once a clerk for C S Mead now runs a store at West Spring Creek. John Brown near Garland reports two hired men arrested for cruelty to his horses. fines and costs paid.
The article warns that kidney diseases cause many deaths and often go unnoticed. It notes symptoms are easily missed and cites insurance urine tests. It promotes Thompson's Barasma as a remedy for kidney congestion inflammation and cites cures in Bright's disease sciatica and related disorders.
The County Commissioners set appeal dates from assessed valuations in Warren and surrounding townships and boroughs. Hearings occur January 8 through January 19 across multiple wards and towns including Warren, Youngsville, Tidioute, Sugar Grove, Columbus, Clarendon, Bear Lake, Grand Valley, and others.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces special Washington excursions on December 23 February 21 March 15 and April 7 from Philadelphia and Erie area points to Washington. Round trip tickets $10 from Erie and St Marys, $8.95 Driftwood, $8.15 novo, $7.30 Lock Haven, with ten day return window. Additional rates and connections to Richmond Old Point Comfort and Mt. Vernon offered via affiliated lines. consult handbills or ticket agents for full details.
Auditor General Levi G McCauley orders a statewide review of corporations from 1888 1889 with inspectors visiting county seats to inventory and pursue back taxes. Governor Stone and Beacom praised for fiscal reforms while Democrats and insurgents react to crackdown on delinquent corporations.
Personal tours advertised with a 45 day New York to California route on the Mexico and California Special. Four Jacksonville departures from New York and Philadelphia in January February and March 1900 offer two week Florida visits. Tickets sold at principal Pennsylvania Railroad points with itineraries, rates, and contact details for agents in Lapin y Isne y Jr Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and Philadelphia.
Patent remedy claims to help children with bedwetting and incontinence. Advertises that the product stops the trouble at once and is priced at $1. Sold by Hertzel and Saner, druggists in Warren Pennsylvania.
The Atchison Globe comments on human folly and perception, noting people cling to tales and prefer comforting myths. It argues success rests on small details, and suggests men avoid exposing their true thoughts in print.
The Railway Gazette notes annual wheel wear requires 1,200,000 new wheels. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad orders 1,000 wooden coal cars with steel underframes. The Netherlands railway linking Pretoria and Johannesburg boasts a premier roadbed and up-to-date equipment.
Delaware county Republicans unveil a harmony plan to back Colonel Quay for seating in the U S Senate and to nominate county leaders and delegates. Insurgents face opposition as pro Quay factions prepare for the Republican national convention, with key figures like Sproul Bliss Cooper and Wanamaker rivals in play.
A compilation of fragmented quotes from multiple papers satirically referencing British and Boer figures. It hints at captivity of officers, delays in news of deaths, and coded wartime ailments, ending with garbled medical advertisements and reference to a cure.
A new whip holder is described as a support attached to the machine tongue carrying a whip socket and rear gear wheel that meshes with a gear shaft. The shaft extends so the driver can turn and operate the whip.
A set of editorial quips and remarks discuss clean water goals in Philadelphia, pride in a W D Howells event in Emporia, a Boston man’s bathtub accident, cautious civic behavior until safety improves, and women voters’ reluctance to register across major papers.
The passage outlines calendar changes from 1901 including leap years and the shift to the Gregorian system for Russia. It notes dates such as January 1 1901 and January 1 1951 as mid-century markers and mentions a Paris exposition closing date and the counting of days and weeks. It also includes a caution about closing doors to avoid cold.
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