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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1890
Page
2
The year opens with editorials praising progress and criticizing systems. Prohibition advances in New Hampshire, states like Wyoming and Idaho loom as future entrants, and national issues surface from ballots to governors. A wealth of notable names and opinions fill the page, including discussions on roads and farming.
A Chicago paper correspondent cites a cabinet member describing a day in his life to show how office seekers and public demands rob him of leisure. He says he has no Sunday rest no meals no time with family the price of holding office.
Ohio Democrats debate Calvin Brice for U S Senate as opponents rally around concerns over money and saloon influence. Prominent figures Allen Thurman Thomas Powell H J Booth and George Converse lead opposition amid internal party tensions and late-starting dissent.
The article lauds Col. Watson for securing seats on the Committeaval affairs and the Committee on Public Lands in Washington. It notes Congressman Harmer of Philadelphia served on the Naval Committee about 15 years and sought the Chairmanship, highlighting Watson’s prominence and benefit to the district.
The Paris Exposition, centennial commemoration of the monarchy overthrow, drew 28 million visitors with 25 million paying admission. Global spending during the expo neared 300 million dollars. Britain sent 600,000 visitors, the United States and Canada 125,000, Belgium 119,649, while Germany offered 27,516 and Russia 2,006.
Baltimore welcomes a new cruiser as Gladstone, the grand old man, turns eighty. Brazil faces revolution while streets buzz with turmoil. Lake Michigan and Lake Superior vessels keep standard runs amid varied weather. Annual rainfall reaches about 60 inches, 50 percent above average. The widow of Gen. Thomas dies in Washington on Christmas night. Earthquakes hit Sicily, burying many in ruined homes. Proctor receives threats over flag honoring Jeff Davis. Queen of Brazil dies in Porto, Dom Pedro in poor health. Coal miners face holiday layoff. New York grand jury flags fatal electric work accidents. Brush Electric lighting boss indicted. A heavy snow storm disrupts Minnesota, Dakota, Kansas, Missouri. rail freight blocks strain terminals. A clergy call in Indianapolis advocates Prohibition, rejecting third-party routes. North Dakota Prohibition law takes effect July 1, 1890 with heavy penalties. exemptions for medicinal sales exist. Southern crops rebound in 1889 with value near $947 million. South gains manufacturing to boost home consumption.
The Bradford Star reports Hon. C. W. Stone openly seeking the Republican nomination for Governor. The editorial urges unity and a merit based canvass, stressing Stone as a candidate of the people and not tied to any faction or boss influence. It argues harmony within the party is vital for next year’s contest.
A collage of brief items notes a White House Christmas tree first in twenty years, New York boundary changes favoring New Jersey, Patti the singer encounter in Chicago, and editor Grady’s death with a call to heed his teachings. Also mentions a Christmas birth in McKee City and a cryptic fragment from idfluedza.
Scribner's Magazine enters its fourth year and seventh volume promising varied, timely articles by notable authors. The January issue adds The Point of View department for brief discussions and features John G Carlisle and Major J W Powell pieces, plus Horace Greeley's Cure for Poverty and air navigation studies. The Ladies' Home Journal debuts Rev T DeWitt Talmage as editor and introduces Under My Study Lamp and Side Talks With Girls. Published in Philadelphia at Arch Street.
Ex governor Stonz announces candidacy for governor nomination citing ability and clean record. Crawford County expected to support him with delegates in 1894, Meadville Gazette notes the possibility of 1890 support as well.
A collection of Christmas weather rhymes and omens followed by a dubious medical anecdote. Poor Mrs B administers Ipecac to a baby with croup after a neighbor touts Dr Hoxsies Cure priced at 50 cents. The tale ends with fear of choking rather than vomiting.
The text notes N. H. Downs is long dead yet his cough and cold cure remains popular. It mentions Morris & Mullen N. C. Allen and Goodrich Fehlman's as sellers and Crown Acme Oil in the advertisement chain.
An unnamed narrator describes influenza symptoms with vivid, humorous imagery. The piece traces onset with a headache, sneezing fits, back pains, tears, nausea, and fatigue before gradual recovery, concluding with a plug for Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral and Almanac.
W L Darina invites buyers to inspect the Colby piano with a factory visit to Erie proving its quality. He offers to cover buyers travel expenses and says letters sent to him in Warren will be received. He promises personal visits to discuss details and manufacturing facilities.
Wiesbaden preserved strawberries raspberries apricots cherries and peaches in glass at Goodrich and Fehlman. Whose man are you reading.
A compiled list shows numerous real estate transfers and parcels sold in Warren County. Transactions include H D Bills to H M Allison for 75 dollars in South West and Mary E Lyle to J C Fuller in Kin zua for 950 dollars among many—total values range from zero to over fifteen thousand dollars.
Christmas celebrated at the M. E. Church with family reunions in Homer. Dr. Catlin is gravely ill. Stella Noyes underwent ovarian tumor removal by Dr. Seabury with Dr Bemus assisting. she is progressing well. Freehold Grange elected officers for the year 1889 90 and numbers about 130 members in good standing. R. W. Haupin bought two carloads of potatoes for shipment to Philadelphia. News from Corry and Bradford mention travel and illness.
Dec 30 notes a Christmas Eve church gathering where children enjoyed a tree and Santa Claus in the person of E. D. Johnson drew applause. The item mentions Mrs. Sloan visiting, Jos. Briggs buying the billiard parlor, and roads and taxes affecting travel as well as local shop activity.
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