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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
2
Warren county Republican ticket candidates announced
We are authorized to announce E. R. Peirce of Warren for Borough Collector, W. L. Wikoff for Collector of Warren borough, C. W. Sersall for Collector of Warren borough, George W. Prick for Sheriff of Eldred Township, John H. Fuellhart for Sheriff of Warren county, Frank M. Knapp for Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts, A. Dunn for Delegate to Warren county Republican State Convention 1897, A F Crossman for Delegate from Clarendon Boro to the State Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Peirce
Warren
W. L. Wikoff
Warren Borough
C. W. Sersall
George W. Prck
Eldred Township
Warren County
John H. Fuellhart
Frank M. Knapp
Warren, Pa
A. Dunn
Tidioute
A. F. Crosssman
Clarendon Boro
McKinley Cabinet Guess Sparks Wide Geographic Spread
The latest guess at President-elect McKinley’s cabinet lists John Sherman as Secretary of State, Nelson Dingley as Secretary of the Treasury, W R Merriam as War Secretary, Cornelius Bliss as Navy, Nathan Goff as Attorney General, Henry Payne as Postmaster General, and Judge Waymire as Agriculture. Interior post remains unfilled. observers note regional balance and Hanna’s potential senate place, with mixed sentiment over Pennsylvania. The piece concludes by anticipating McKinley’s final selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
John Sherman
Ohio
Treasury
Nelson Dingley
Maine
W. R. Merriam
Minnesota
Navy
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Nathan Goff
West Virginia
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Judge Waymiere
California
Senator Penrose Gains Ground in Canvass
The Oil City Derrick notes that Senator Penrose is gaining daily support in the U S Senate race. It asserts that attacks against him backfire on opponents, praising his leadership, integrity, and long record in the State Legislature, which has earned him numerous supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derrickwell
Penrose
United States
Wanamaker influence in Senate race questioned
Money is flowing to Wanny's Cash-boys and the Boodle-monger's League in a senatorial campaign. The piece asserts Mr. Wanamaker cannot buy votes with postal cards and that legislators can elect a U S Senator without guidance from Wanamaker or any candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanny
Boodle-monger’s League
Wanamaker
U. S
Early year calls for choosing borough and township officers
The article urges timely discussion to select the best men for borough and township offices as nominations approach. It stresses the importance of assembling counsel and identifying suitable candidates for the coming nominations.
Tilden’s Probate Ruling Bars Gift to Free Libraries
The New York Supreme Court ruled that Samuel J. Tilden lacked the capacity to write a legal will, withholding part of his fortune for free libraries. The decision suggests giving charitable gifts while alive to receive thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Tilden
Supreme Court of New York
New York Legislature Set For Winter Session
New York State will convene a winter session on Wednesday January 6. The Assembly party split is 115 Republicans and 35 Democrats while the Senate stands 36 Republicans and 14 Democrats. On a joint ballot Republicans total 102.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Assembly
Senate
Buffalo Courier Calendar Display Showcases Design and Printing
Winter calendars from the Buffalo Courier highlight the paper’s design, engraving, and printing prowess. The Main office showcases a beautiful and novel production that reflects the Courier establishment’s high quality work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Courier
Courier Establishment
New Year Appeal Urges Subscriptions In Arrears Settlement
A local call to subscribers in arrears asks them to settle up in the new year. The appeal argues paying the debt supports a good cause and ensures funds are used properly.
Grand old man of England remains active at 87
Mr G2ZADSTONE now 87 years old last Tuesday remains mentally and physically active. He was elected to Parliament sixty four years ago and is described as bearing his honors with humbleness and liberality pleasing to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G2zadstone
England
Bryan's lecture tour meets with mixed reception in campaign
A wary note on Bryan's lecture tour paralleling his presidential bid. The public shows reluctance to hear him speak and critics question the value of his orations in the political climate. Both sides in a related case appear united in opposition, leaving little room for objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Congressman Stone Replenishes MAIL Library with Pab Docs
Our Congressman Mr. Stone replenishes the MAIL library with a bagful of Pab. Docs comprising a full set of the Congressional Record. Now we are well booked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stone
Pennsylvania Legislature Faces Penrose Wanamaker Senate Vote
The Pennsylvania Legislature convenes next Tuesday January 5 with the U S Senate election set for January 19 the third Tuesday. Penrose Wanamaker lead the field with Quay backing Penrose and a Republican caucus vote of 108 to nominate and 128 to elect. Harrisburg headquarters open for Wanamaker as Penrose campaign gains from a large Academy of Music rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
U. S
Penrose
Wanamaker
Phila. Inquirer
Watres
Peter A. B. Widener
Senator Quay
Senator Penrose
Quay
Harrisburg
Blankenburg
David Martin
Chris Magee
Walnut Street
Academy of Music
Charlemagne Tower, Jr
Joseph Wharton
National League of Business Men
Inauguration plans aim for record crowd and light displays
Washington dispatches state committees for McKinley and Hobart inauguration will be republic wise and partisan free with many Democrats. Illumination of major federal buildings and arches will cost 8000 plus 5000 for glows and 3000 to 5000 for White House fireworks. A grand parade, ex Confederate brigade, and inaugural ball for 15000 attendees at $5 each are planned, signaling a festive, large scale national event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Hobart
Capitol
State
War and Navy
Treasury
White House
President McKinley
Porter
Shenandoah Valley
Canton
Quay Plans Harrisburg Stay Until Penrose Victory
Washington correspondent reports Senator Quay will travel to Harrisburg on January 2 and stay until Penrose is elected U. S. Senator and all reform measures pass. He predicts Penrose will win two votes to Wanamaker's one, possibly by a larger margin. A Pennsylvania seeker's claim for an appointment was discussed with Major McKinley, who said Quay would handle patronage and require his endorsement for any appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Harrisburg
Boies Penrose
U. S
Wanamaker
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
United States Senate
Charles Deputy
Ware
Ebenezer Adams
Twenty-fourth
United States
West Philadelphia
Lewis Bier
Seventeenth Ward
Senator Penrose
National Congress
James McConnell
Commonwealth
Free Wool’s Effect Warns National Wool Growers
Secretary Markham of the National Wool-growers Association tells the Rochester Democrat that wool production collapsed after free wool was adopted. He cites a drop from 47 million U S flocks valued at 118 million in 1892 to 36 million sheep worth about 1.70 per head in April 1896, a loss of over 10 million sheep and more than 6 million in value over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham
National Wool-growers’ Association
Rochester Democrat
United States
Scribners Magazine marks new decade with bold redesign
The January issue begins Scribners second decade in a new type dress. It features serials by Richard Harding Davis and W. D. Howells, with Charles Dana Gibson contributing six London articles in both text and illustrations. Other notable series cover American business conduct and undergraduate college life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner’s Magazine
Scribner’s
Richard Harding Davis
W. D. Howells
Charles Dana Gibson
London
America
Not Guilty But Must Return Boards Verdict Shocks Port Jervis
A New York jury at Port Jervis in a justice court found a man not guilty of stealing boards but ordered him to return the stolen boards. The verdict contrasts with the common not guilty but pay costs verdict seen elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Port Jervis
State Printers Find Errors in Reprinted Laws Since 1742
Historical notice notes State Printer Busch discerns numerous errors in earlier ly printed ad books while reprinting State laws from original manuscripts since 1742. Also mentions Major McKinley shoes prepared in Harrisburg for inauguration and to be sent next week. ACCORDING to Spirit of the Times 468 horses ran 2:15 or better by end of 1896 with 45 under 2:10 and 3 under 2:05. Alix’s 2 03 54 at Galesburg stands. John Cana family daughter Mrs Adams destitute in Northern California after house fire with eight children. Major Pond cites Ian Maclaren as the most successful lecturer to visit the country. Ten-week financial returns exceed Stanley’s, who earned $110,000 in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busch
William McKinley
United States
Harrisburg
Alix
Galesburg
Ill
John Cana
Adams
California
Major Pond
Watson
Ian Maclaren
Stanley
England
The Victory of Woman Suffrage in Idaho
The piece celebrates Idaho granting women the vote, noting western sisters gain early equality. It cites Kate Green in the Idaho Supreme Court decision, praises broader rights and shared governance, and argues voting will advance justice, home representation, and child welfare, with Rachel Foster Avery cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anthony
Colorado
Idaho
Supreme Court of Idaho
Kate Green
Rachel Foster Avery
The Horse Show Spark Awakens a Fervent Horse Market
Harper's Weekly notes a revived passion for horses in New York. Demand for high bred, stylish horses rises as owners seek desirables for road, boulevard, and track, with prices climbing and a five year uptrend predicted. The piece urges landowners to consider breeding premium horses for enduring value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harper’s Weekly
Testimonials praising Chamberlain Cough Remedy in Pennsylvania
Citizens and local figures from Parnassus Hughesville Ephrata and Corydon report cures for severe colds and coughs using Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Testimonials from W W Spillen J W McConnell Dr F Winger and J D Kline underline complete recoveries after trying other products. Sold by Morris and Mullen in Warren P B Canfi Corydon at 25 and 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
W. W. Spillen
J. W. McConnell
Parnassus
J. A. van Valzah
Hughesville
F. Winger
Ephrata
J. D. Kline
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canfi Corydon
Frames to Order by N K Wendlebee
N K Wendlebee makes picture frames to order with peat based material and quick turnaround. Elegant stock of mo 28 just received. Call and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. K. Wendlebee
News of the Week combines a long list of 1890s events
A dense chronicle from December news items across nations and states. Highlights include legislative adjournments, fires destroying reformatories, financial breaks and bank runs, criminal cases, political visits, Cuba and Spain tensions, riot outbreaks, strikes, and notable deaths. The summary gathers disparate incidents into a single week in review.
Tammanyites Refuse to Harmonize
New York December 30 A five member committee probing troubles in the Second Thirty-third Thirty-fourth and Thirty-fifth Tammany districts met Alderman Brown and P Driver to discuss the issue Brown offered Divver a board of inspectors representation Divver refused Purroy declined to discuss his contest saying he could get along
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany
Alderman Brown
P. Driver
Brown
Divver
Board of Inspectors
Purroy
New Printing Company at Utica
Albany dec 30 the Daily Union Printing company of Utica has been incorporated to carry on a general publishing and printing business with a capital stock of 10000. The directors are Patrick E. Kelly John Buckley and W E Lewis of Utica Russell S Johnson of Camden and Isaac J Evans of Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Daily Union Printing Company of
Utica
Patrick E. Kelly
John Buckley
W. E. Lewis
Russell S. Johnson
Camden
Isaac J. Evans
Rome
New Cabinet Formed in Servia with Five Ministers
BELGRADE Dec 30 A new cabinet has been formed with M Simics premier and foreign affairs minister M Miskoviz minister of war M Vulcs minister of finance and M Georgevics minister of interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
M. Simics
M. Miskoviz
M. Vulcs
M. Georgevics
Market Locks Debt Rates On December Close
New York Money Market report shows on call funds at 2 percent and prime mercantile paper at 3 1/4 to 4 percent. Sterling exchange bids $4.8514 for demand and $4.83 for 60 days with posted bank rates $4.84 to $4.87. Commercial bills at $4.82 to $4.83 and silver certificates at 65 5/8 cents. Bar silver at 65 1/2 cents. Mexican peso quoted without clear value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
New York Produce Market Flour and grain prices volatile
A New York Produce Market listing shows widespread commodity pricing for flour milling, rye flour, buckwheat, barley, cornmeal, wheat and oats with spot, delivery, and futures figures. Also included are pork, butter, cheese and eggs price ranges across regional dairy, stock and seasonal variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Mills
Minnesota
Western
C.i.f
3Ic Co. i. F
Milwaukee
Western Dairy
Western Creamery
Elgins
State
Yale
Pennsylvania
Western Fresh
Penrose Wins Senate Seat in Pennsylvania Clash
Boies Penrose leads Wanamaker by wide margin, claiming 152 of 215 Republican votes in the Pennsylvania legislature. The Wanamaker campaign is described as a campaign of abuse and revenge, with Leach handling press outreach. Early caucus favors Penrose, while Philadelphia presses demand the city name the next senator. An Illinois horn procession to Canton is also noted, with Decatur workers seeking public support.
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Philadelphia
Boies Penrose
United States
J. Donald Cameron
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Wanamaker
Merchant Prince
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Quaker City
Cameron
Quay
McKinley
Illinois
Decatur
Tils
Canton
Indianapolis
Wanamaker May Withdraw From Senate Bid
Wanamaker is likely to withdraw his name from consideration by the Republican legislative caucus for the U S Senate. He believes he cannot win and may bow out gracefully before the caucus meets. Friends hint at revenge against current state party leaders as a motive, while the people oppose monopolistic ring rule. Rudolph Blankenburg, Wanamaker’s chief salesman, reports Sharpsburg’s new Business Men’s League, seen by Sharpsville as jawsmiths and their strikers.
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tWays and Means Committee of the House
New York State Supreme Court
China
Li Hung Chang
Venezuela
Republican Club of
New York City
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Platt
Washington
Alabama
Spain
Cuba
Olney
Congress
Three Friends
Jacksonville
Fla
Canada
American Economic Association
Baltimore
W. M
J. S. Vannortwick
Batavia
Ills
Boston
Schenectady
N. Y
Gomez
Trocha
Havana
John Wanamaker
Republican Legislative Caucus
Republican State Organization
Midvale Tribune-Republican
Rudolph Blankenburg
Wanamaker
Sharpsburg
Business Men’s League
Sharpsville
Four More Members of the House Declare for Him for Senator
Four additional House members announce support for the same Senate hopeful, expanding backing within Congress. The endorsements emphasize party unity and the candidate’s policy agenda ahead of upcoming primary and general election timelines.
Aged Man in Desperate Act at New York Saloon
Gilbert Graham aged 62 of New Rochelle is dying in Hudson street hospital after entering Stewart's saloon in New York and inflicting a wound to his right temple. Formerly a sign painter, he failed last month and has been despondent since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gilbert Graham
New Rochelle
Hudson Street Hospital
Graham
Stewart
Incorporation Notice for Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
In ARREN County Common Pleas No. 19 March term 1897 an application will be made by John enson John A Norman Louis Johnson Andrew Swanson A Torreson and associates to incorporate as Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clarendon Pa for public worship. Charter on file in Prothonotary's office. DINSMOOR & PETERSON Solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arren County
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Clarendon
Prothonotary’s
Dinsmoor & Peterson, Solicitors
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Levina Griffin
Edward Griffin
Lindsey & Parmlee
Warren_borough
Ames W. Wiggins
Annual stockholders meetings set for Warren banks
Notices announce the thirty third annual meetings of First National Bank of Warren Wahoe Boonie Warren Savings Bank and Citizens National Bank of Warren to elect boards of directors for the coming year. Meetings occur January 12 1897 with polls from three to four PM at each bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Warren
F. K. Russell
Warren Savings Bank
B.ensworth
Citizens National Bank of Warren
D. L. Gerould
Warren National Bank of Warren
E. Hertzel
Sterling Silver and fine watches advertised for sale
Walk In offers a range of Sterling Silver items from hat brushes to combs and match boxes with prices from 1 to 4 dollars. Also listed are silver n hair polishers and perfume bottles with engraving offered free of cost. Watches including nickel and gold filled varieties, chatelains, and guard chains priced from 2.50 to 12 dollars. Agents for Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe watches noted.
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Vacheron
Constantine
Patek Philippe
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