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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1890
Page
2
Warren Pa February 8 1890 announcement that O C Allen Esq of Warren is a candidate for State Senate pending Republican Convention. Endorsements from Warren County Republicans and bar members accompany the filing with names of endorsers and a formal recommendation to voters in the district.
We announce Gro H Hrearns of Warren Pa as candidate for President Judge of the 37th Judicial district subject to Republican primaries and district conventions. We also announce W M Lindsey of Warren as candidate for President Judge subject to Republican county primaries and the 87th Judicial District Convention.
A. H. Olmstead of Spring Creek is announced as a candidate for Warren County Associate Judge. The run is subject to the Republican primary decision.
We are authorized to announce C. C. Thompson of Warren as a candidate for Assembly, subject to nomination by the Republican Primaries. We are authorized to announce D. A. Samuelson of Sugar Grove as a candidate for Assembly, subject to nomination by the Republican Primaries.
1890 Republican primary slate announces 8S H Brians Glade Wm McCray Bear Lake and Walter W Hopcers Pine Grove as candidates for Register and Recorder with J E Wheeler seeking nomination and urging patriot service in Warren County Pennsylvania February 19 1890 Stoneham PA
Weare authorized to announce Phil N Robinson of South West as a candidate for County Commissioner of Warren County subject to Republican primaries. Weare authorized to announce John A Akins of Brokenstraw as a candidate for County Commissioner subject to Republican primaries. J Santorp of Eldred is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner subject to Republican primaries.
District Attorney announces J. W. DuN KLE Fsq of Warren as Republican candidate for Warren County DA subject to primary decision.
Congressmen Watson recovers from grippe but stays at sessions for quorum. Warren schools debate continues as auditors delay the directors report. New buildings eyed for Warren schools. push to modern facilities, teachers, and teaching systems. World’s Fair location vote in Washington favored by commercial interests. Chicago wins on the eighth ballot with 157 votes, New York 107, St. Louis 25, Washington 18.
A column notes New York dog show prices with a $3000 poodle, then reports a Plymouth Rock hen show prize at $100 by Vanderbilt. It recalls a pending anti lottery mailing bill from Senator Sawyer, and mentions an ice famine across the nation with Canada supplying ice for high prices.
John R. Lynch testified before the House committee on the election of President and Vice President. He cited Mississippi as having far more colored voters than whites and outlined alleged tactics to alter results. He claimed Democrats often gained by changing ballots during lunch recess and noted a past instance where Republican tallies contradicted official returns.
The McKean Miner analyzes Col. Lewis F. Watson's bid for re election to Congress noting he has held the 45th 47th and 51st terms and would welcome a second term if nominated this year but would not seek it again. It questions local politics in McKean and Warren counties and calls for public expression on the matter.
The Democratic leaders push a bill to redraw state districts, giving Democrats fifteen and Republicans six, shutting out Butterworth McKinley Grosvernor Kennedy and Thompson while placing Lawrence T. Neal in a Republican district and ensuring James E. Neal Outhwaite and Seney receive favorable treatment.
In a letter, the Mart criticizes the Mirror for偏 inconsistent coverage of primary issues. It urges free rivalry among friends, notes past censure on the Mirror, and argues for less influence by papers in judicial candidate selection. The piece cites judges Johnson Wetmore and Brown as examples of non media backed campaigns.
Government issues a new stamp set unveiled last Saturday featuring portraits of Franklin Washington Jackson Lincoln Grant Garfield Webster Clay Jefferson and Commodore Perry. The stamps are about one eighth smaller than prior issues and each denomination has its own color making them easier to lick.
In Iowa the deadlock ends with Democrats securing the Speaker and Republicans obtaining key committees and minor offices. John D. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids becomes Speaker with Henry S. Wilcox as Chief Clerk. The agreement allows legislation and governor inauguration, amid mixed reactions. Allison now seen as possible U S Senator.
The Mirror omits S. T. Allen’s three successive Burgess elections in Warren and Geo. W. Allen’s role as President Judge in Denver. The note praises the Allens for pleasing constituents and building a proud record, hoping the editor and manager will remain untroubled by praise.
Last Friday Mathew Davis, the colored applicant for the Athens post office, was appointed, prompting Georgia activists to carry out their threat to boycott Wanamaker stores. The decision ignited controversy over civil rights and employment in Athens.
In a decisive late election, John E. Reyburn secures a strong win in Judge Kelley's congressional district, where Republican protectionist sentiment persists. The result shows Reyburn, backed by industrial interests, maintaining his margin despite free trade opposition and heavy Democratic turnout efforts. Reyburn is expected to run again next fall.
Harrisburg Telegraph notes Warren Senator O C Allen is a candidate for renomination and likely reelection. It cites two term custom in Warren Venango district and praises his influence and service in the State Senate. The McKean Miner confirms the renomination bid and expectation of return with a large majority.
The Oil City Derrick and Chicago Tribune criticize partisan tactics and call for journal accuracy and proper quorum declarations in the House. They praise Speaker Reed for challenging old precedents and urging majority rule, warning against falsified records and sensational attacks. The piece frames the press as influencing the presidential race and election outcomes.
Democratic senators have fled the state to avoid arrest and attendance, leaving the legislature in standoff. The piece questions if they will echo Washington colleagues by staying away, fearing the Speaker's power as a potential tyrant.
President Harrison and Governor Beaver attended the Allegheny City dedication of the new free Library donated by Andrew Carnegie. A large crowd enjoyed a public reception held by the President.
O C Allen says a Mirror Feb 25 article attributed to him was not written or read by him until seeing it in the Mirror. He will run his campaign honorably and respect differing opinions regarding Mr Donly.
The Ladies Home Journal of Philadelphia announces a competition open to girls aged 16 and over. The top contestant collecting the most yearly subscribers by January 1, 1891, will win a complete education at Vassar or another American college with all expenses paid. A second prize offers one year’s free study at a preferred college for securing 1000 yearly subscribers. Entries respond to 435 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
Reports say Prince Bismarck may resign as John E. Reyburn takes a Philadelphia seat after Representative Kelly's death. Leaks reveal horrors of Kara prison in Liberia where thirty men and three women died by their own hand. Pension bill totals 393 437 461. A dam disaster in Arizona mirrors Johnstown with many lives lost. Rain measures reach 37 inches in San Francisco, second only to 1862. Montreal and Manitoba push school bills removing Roman Catholic separate schools. Protestant exercises mandated. Suffrage convention in Washington concludes with limited public impact. Missouri women crusaders arrested after saloon destruction. court appeals. Ballot-box stuffing in New Jersey for 30 years. Hoboken and Jersey City tied to election theft claims. PA canal debt virtually wiped out by July 31 payment. Horse age reckoning shifts to January 1 start date.
The notice records numerous deeds with buyers and sellers including Lundberg to Larson Elk 65. Swanson to Johnson Sugar Grove 260. Croll to Bates Brokenstraw 15. Chipman to White Youngsville 1. Mason to Chadwick Bear Lake 75. Howard to Laquay Bear Lake 1200. Dunn heirs to Grandines Brokenstraw 1. Love to Gordon Columbus 750. Gordon to Williams Columbus 750. Francis to Williams Columbus 150. Stewart to Johnson Pittsburgh 20. Watson to Schoellkopf Sheffield 1. Carter to Mather Corydon 2010. Nelson to Nelson Pine Grove 225. Slater to Ward Warren 330. Bush to Andrews Eldred 5250. Brown et al to Rogers Mead. Headstrom to Peterson Pine Grove 100. Rogers et al to Rogers Mead.
Frank G Carpenter, famed Washington correspondent, sends a weekly Washington letter to the Buffalo Sunday Express. He is described as likely the brightest and most trustworthy Washington correspondent. Nesmith and Knupp's advertises California evaporated peaches pears apricots plums and prunes as leading groceries.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of B. A. Lynde and Son Company will be held at its Warren borough office to act on the proposed capital increase from ten thousand to fifteen thousand dollars. The meeting is set for April 17, 1890 at 10:00 A M.
Buffalo Express notes Judge Horton of Chicago challenges expansive juror cross examination in criminal cases. He argues jurors are not suspects but witnesses and must be protected from overbroad questioning that can embarrass or entrap them. He urges courts to limit interrogation to safeguard impartial jurors’ rights and duties.
Pessimists see sorrow in life but tonic relief comes from Hostenter’s Stomach Bitters. The article argues nervous weakness is common and irremediable without proper aid, claiming the bitters conquer supersensitiveness and chronic weakness, offering cures for malaria rheumatism biliousness and kidney troubles.
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