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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
2
The Mart releases a polished Erie city supplement this week showcasing the area’s resources and advantages in a concise illustrated presentation.
The strike in the cotton industry of New England is notable for attracting mostly workers from the so called cheap class of foreign labor. Replacements in the plants are primarily native born Americans taking the jobs.
February figures for Treasury receipts are projected to far surpass any February since the McKinley law. The previous high under the Wilson law was just over $26,000,000, suggesting a sharp rise in tax intake this February.
Hon H H North of Bradford announced in McKean County papers as eager to serve in Congress and to step into Mr Stone’s shoes. The editorial notes there are several ifs in the way but sees his chances as good if factors line up.
John P. St John is denounced by Kansas Prohibitionists for signing a petition supporting a druggist in Olath to sell intoxicating liquor. He says the aim was to legalize liquor, but Prohibitionists disagree. The Republican House pushes work, ten of fourteen appropriation bills acted on, aiming to hold spending to a minimum.
A federal law makes it a criminal offense to loan money on a pension certificate or accept it as security. Both the certificate owner and the lender are equally liable under the statute.
The article notes Zola confronts government army courts and much of France in a fight for reason justice and civilization. It highlights growing public support and the belief that while opponents may win in the short term the ideas will prevail in the long run.
Ambassador White prompts Germany to modify its ban on American fruit. Reports indicate only fruit packages showing infection are excluded after examination, with free inspections for importers.
Treasury records show $1.73 billion in circulation on February 1, 1898, up from $1.61 billion at the 1896 Bryan nomination. The increase of about $225 million comes after Democrat calls that currency could not grow without free silver.
The Indiana Republicans at Terre Haute and Indianapolis conventions back a gold standard. The Oregon Republican League reaffirms 1896 financial plank, and a Chicago congressional convention supports the gold standard. The Democratic Congressional Committee reasserts the Chicago platform of 1896, which was rejected by voters.
Congress passes a 200000 appropriation at the navy department's request to raise and salvage wreckage from the Maine disaster. Secretary Long explains the aim to recover officers and men and save valuable equipment, noting the Maine's cost at about 5 million and 10 inch guns at 43500 each. The action triggers a prompt inquiry to Congress with full reporting on findings.
The piece attacks Congressman Loud of California for pushing a bill to restrict second class mail. It would raise postage on cheap editions by eight cents per pound, hurting publishers and readers. The writer urges opposing lawmakers and sending postal cards to influence Congress.
The state Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling on trolley accidents to pedestrians. John Blaney was killed in Philadelphia in 1895 by a trolley while crossing, and his widow won a verdict later reversed by the traction company on appeal. Justice Dean insisted the plaintiff failed to look for an approaching car or recklessly risked passing a near tram, rejecting the obstruction argument as weightless.
At a Washington meeting last week the National Woman Suffrage Association adopted resolutions calling for women’s equality with men in voting rights and seeking a sixteenth amendment. They also urged mothers’ custody rights, equal property inheritance for wives and widows, and women’s representation on boards of education and public schools.
One of the country’s leading insurers, Mutual Life of New York, reports assets of 253,786,437 on December 31, up 19,000,000 for the year. The surplus fund for dividends stands at 35,508,194, indicating a well-managed institution. see the annual statement on the local page.
A report from East Liverpool Ohio notes a dramatic revival in the pottery trade. After years of stagnation thousands of workers are now employed and both owners and workers show renewed hope and confidence as activity increases.
The Kentucky and Kearsarge battleships due for launch at Newport News will be christened with pure spring water rather than the traditional 50 year old Kentucky whiskey. The choice stirs Kentucky pride, but the article notes the planned whiskey ceremonies will not be wasted.
California Utah Nebraska New York grow beets for sugar on a large scale. Iowa Indiana begin beet culture and Virginia farmers have started. Across the country where this work has been undertaken it has succeeded.
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports the Capitol Building Commission has taken no action since the Dauphin county court halted work in the injunction case. The paper notes no progress is expected until the Supreme Court rules on the appeal.
Exports of petroleum and its products rose over the previous year, producing the largest total export business in the history of the petroleum industry.
The Chicago Record reports Luetgart condemns jurors as cowards while noting his belief some men lack nerve to macerate a wife in a dark basement. The remark highlights a violent domestic context and public reaction to the trial.
A quotation notes people claim to crave sociability and culture but insists a true party needs something to eat. The remark attributed to Atchison underscores practical social expectations.
Senator Quay laid before the Senate the Pray report on the Seneca nation of Indians in Western New York. Special Agent Pray charges corruption among officers and council who take about nine tenths of leased land income as salaries while about 7,000 people receive little. He names Treasurer Hoag as ring leader and urges further federal investigation.
Grand Sire J B Nicholson outlines Pennsylvania Odd Fellows activity. Pennsylvania membership is 107 872 with 1 087 working lodges. 1897 relief paid totals 585 326 75 including 412 237 56 for brothers and 141 988 78 for burial costs. 29 year charity by I C C F lodges totals 12 044 875 58 plus Patriarchal branch 1 690 891 72. Four homes assist aged members widows and orphans.
Farmers and merchants are urged to adopt printed stationery for both residence and business. Giving a farm a formal name like Valley View Place or Maple Dale adds dignity and pride, potentially impressing dealers and commission merchants and offering modest advantages in trade.
Seventy editors are jailed for voicing critical opinions of the Emperor. The note underscores a harsh stance against free speech and a free press in the empire.
Dan's Review notes the cotton issue in New England will resolve itself. overall commerce and industry show continued prosperity with higher wages and more work across sectors. the industrial horizon remains bright despite a single speck of dullness.
When you want clothes repaired take them to Mrs Casemere. Her prices are low and her work first class. She sews rips and patches artfully, making garments look better than new. Located next hallway to the Mail office at 305 Second St. Call for service.
The Children's Aid Society seeks adoptive homes for boys aged 8 10 and 11 years twin boys aged 4 years a baby girl 6 weeks and a girl 2 years. Applications advised to Mrs R Brown 313 Pres C A S Warren Pa.
South African writer and politician Rider Haggard, a noted Nelson collector, recently acquired a pewter dish 60 inches in circumference engraved with Nelson’s arms and the clubs motto. The dish bears Trafalgar memory inscriptions and 1806 date, suggesting Norwich club ownership after Trafalgar.
Lieut. John J. Blandin of Baltimore recalls the Maine catastrophe. He describes the sudden explosion, falling debris, boat launches, and rescue efforts led by Capt. Sigsbee and Lt. Commander Wainwright. The navy summary reports 246 total lost and 24 officers saved among many totals.
Robert P. Porter argues for Spanish sale of Cuban liberty via bonds with US customs duties used to pay interest. He questions guilt in the Maine explosion and warns of a potential crisis in the coming week.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy sold by Hertzel and Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania. The cure reportedly relieves bladder and kidney pain and urine retention almost immediately for both men and women.
Fine line of spring suitings and overcoatings plus black and blue serges sold by the yard. The spring 98 fashion plate has arrived. Jacob Keller, tailor, Second and Liberty Streets, Warren, Pennsylvania.
New York Produce Market reports list hundreds of grain and flour prices, including FLOUE-City mills at 5.95 to 6.15, winter patents at 490 to 5.4, Minnesota patents 5.35 to 5.50, EYE FLOUR superfine 2.75 to 8.15, and No. 2 western wheat around 1.03 to 1.15 fob afloat. Also shown are oats, barley, rye, PORK, butter, cheese, eggs and various spot and futures quotes across multiple grades and regions.
Wanted 500 men to obtain a suit from the tailor. Fresh cloths have just been received and ready for fitting.
Advice warns people to monitor health and kidney signs such as abnormal urine, back pain, and frequent urination. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure and tonic for kidney and bladder issues, offering sample bottle and pamphlet by mail for two two cent stamps.
A long list of parcels in Freehold, Farmington, Limestone and Hickory townships in Warren County are described for sale by execution, including 67 acres with a two story dwelling, 45 acres improved, and a leasehold of 860 acres with six oil wells and equipment. The properties are shown as owned by William Willis and Eli Jones, with suits by Julia A. Allett and Lillie M. Adams, and Oil City Trust Company pursuing the sale.
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