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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1897
Page
2
New Year reflections mix fashion, finance, and policy. The piece notes violets as the season’s favored flower and mentions a Pennsylvania 2500 pounder shell promising peace. It cites pension office policy, wool revenue hopes, and U.S. Navy strength with various ship types and torpedo boats.
The next Republican State Convention will be in Harrisburg on Thursday June 2 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of Internal Affairs and Congressmen at Large. A committee audit found state chairman accounts correct though expenditures exceeded receipts by 3313 dollars. W P Nutting of Youngsville represented Warren county on the State committee. The President's simple currency plan garners general commendation nationwide though Senate control limits action.
The South gains praise as manufacturing expands there and raises rival status. New England cotton mills cut wages to stay competitive against cheaper Southern labor and rents. Dun's Review notes a strong holiday trade and rising demand in many sectors. Foreign trade remains solid with December exports near 117 million. Philadelphia bank failures linked to individuals cause no overall market disruption. Commercial failures for the month are well below last year.
Commissioner of Pensions Evans told the Senate civil service committee that the civil service law does not deliver the reforms its supporters claim. He praised spoils-system appointees, argued the pension board should avoid classified status, and urged hiring experienced army veterans rather than competing with recent graduates. He referenced Sunday rest as a public issue and cited Senator Quay’s 1893 stance on closing gates for the Columbian loan as legislative support.
Tue Mat voices the Republican majority in Northwestern Pennsylvania favoring Charles W. Stone of Warren as Gov Hastings successor. H D Burlingame in Emporium Press notes across ten counties the masses prefer Stone, likening it to McKinley’s victory and predicting Stone’s nomination for Governor.
A Kane Republican late issue rebukes the Republican State Committee for favoring Col W A Stone over Hon C W Stone of Warren and other candidates. The Hazelton Sentinel agrees, noting C W Stone is ignored in the committee plate service and urging fair treatment for all contenders. The piece argues sentiment manufacturers influence and warns against discrimination.
State Treasurer Haywood reports general fund receipts of 12 475 070 17 and payments of 12 768 515 84 for the year ending November 30 1897. Items include Senate and House expenditures capital stock tax gross receipts tax charter bonuses and insurance premiums for city fire and capitol building contents.
In Renovo and western regions supporters rally for Hon C W Stone of Warren as a strong candidate for governor. Despite his popularity and abilities, nomination may hinge on Senator Quay’s influence and preference for his ally, Congressman William A Stone of Allegheny.
The Buffalo News questions Secretary Sherman’s letters of aid to Cuban insurgents. It argues such support implies Spain cannot govern Cuba and whether U S funds are needed. The piece questions risk of war, noting Cubans seek liberty, not bread, and challenges aid as solving the issue.
The magazine is a household necessity with artistic illustrations timely fashion reviews from Paris. Noted fashion artists Abby Underwood and L C Freeman contribute sketches to the enlarged issue.
The Lewisburg News cautions readers against unfounded charges about pension recipients. It urges reporting known fraud to authorities and condemns false accusations as slander, stressing responsible citizenship amid the pension bill debate.
SPEAKER REED criticizes the Senate move on a measure he favored. A member reports the bill passed the Senate without dissent, yet Reed argues this proves it should not pass the House as he notes the bill remains stalled.
The Smethport Miner notes instructors overload beginners with scientific terms, likening it to a student hearing Latin in medicine. This hampers understanding of the discussion and the core questions.
Washington dispatch reports Hon. C. W. Stone introduced a House bill granting a $30 monthly pension to soldiers disabled to the extent of the loss of a hand or a foot. The measure marks a merit-focused effort to assist veterans with severe injuries.
The Teachers Institute of Warren county voiced strong support for township high schools. Westmoreland county School Directors unanimously recommended township high schools and their county superintendent endorsed rapid adoption. He warned action delays risk harming children. Existing buildings may suffice if at least two rooms per township exist, supported by state funds.
Amelia Wofford outlines Henry VIII as a keen observer of royal fools and profiles Will Sommers born in Shropshire. The 1608 book A Nest of Ninnies by Robert Armin records Sommers as a beloved court fool who lightened the king’s mood and influenced mercy toward Richard Farmer near the king’s death.
General Walker argues no single cure exists for poverty and pauperism. He urges extending scientific treatment to mental and moral disease, state power for reform, practical education for women and cooperative training for men, while patience awaits time’s gradual healing. He notes the balance has shifted toward the less fortunate and philanthropy should bind rich and poor in mutual regard.
Money on call stands at 3 44 per cent. Prime mercantile paper ranges 84 434 per cent. Sterling exchange shows actual bank bills at 454.4 1.843¢ for demand and 4 8114 48134 for 60 days. Posted rates are 4824 4.83 and 4.0514 1.86. Commercial bills at 4,804 4.81. Bar silver 5634c. Mexican dollars 455c. Silver certificates 56c.
City mills and Minnesota grains quoted with bids for patent flour and feed products. Rye flour and barley values shown, plus buckwheat, cornmeal, oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, and eggs with spot, futures, and delivery terms across Western and Buffalo markets. Entities include New York Produce Market and Buffalo references.
Irvington notes show Mrs. Alice Sterdevant from Erie visiting family, Miss Ethel Holmes returning from Philadelphia for vacation, and Henry Walters home from a Kentucky trip. Local church Christmas programs were successful, Epworth League hosted a strong meeting, and two tourists left near perfect U S treasury coins from 1803 and 1827. J W Hughes and wife departed for Corry to attend Mr Perkins funeral.
L F Norton attended the Warren county institute. Mrs A Putnam visited her brother H Sweet in Lander. Postmaster Thompson attended the school directors meeting at the county institute. Luke Devine moved to East Warren with his family. Miss Mary Clark and Miss Bertha Willson were among visitors. Christmas tree at the schoolhouse featured Santa Claus and good exercises. Families from Falconer Gerry Lander North Warren East Warren Marshtown and New Jersey were guests.
A New York Central run yesterday afternoon on train 14 demonstrated the four track line’s ability to recover lost time. The through western service left Buffalo late but made up the delay by forming a second section that reached Albany and New York on schedule. Engineer James Lock led the Syracuse to Little Falls leg, with swift progress from Syracuse to Albany and a total 78 minute gain on the Hudson division.
The article notes New Year’s visiting has faded in cities into receptions and dinners while some old line families keep the custom. It recalls Thackeray’s grave group of literary and dramatic figures with Dickens among them, observing his robust health and later passing.
Slogan driven notice touts savings at Great Cash Grocery with prices well below competitors. Lists goods like Arbuckles Coffee 10c lb and butter 2c below others, plus milk, tea, sugar, lard, and eggs with guaranteed freshness and cash customer focus.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by this remedy. It relieves pain in bladder and kidneys and back for both men and women and stops water retention almost immediately. Sold by Hertzel and Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
An early ad touts Laxa Tea as a plain thorough tonic that builds up the system with guarantees from druggists. It offers 10 and 25 cent sizes and a free sample, alongside a notice seeking 500 men to obtain a new suit from a tailor with new cloths just received.
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