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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1890
Page
2
A historical note calculates a surplus of 49,000,000 with deficits listed against revenue and resources. It deems the surplus tolerably satisfactory while praising Windom's July 19 circular for government bond purchases as evidence of ample funds and strong finances.
At a recent Republican League of Pennsylvania Executive Committee meeting a convention of all Philadelphia Republican clubs was set for September 23. Resolutions endorsed the ticket and authorized opening headquarters in Philadelphia to push the campaign. A seven member committee in each Senatorial district will cooperate with State Chairman Andrews.
Tory quips about the most sensible marriage end with a father offering a wedding breakfast if the couple marry. The joke implies many unions would follow such blunt arrangements, and argues the approach might cut marriages while boosting divorce cases.
The Ohio Republicans held a harmonious Cleveland convention on Wednesday naming Daniel J. Ryan for Secretary of State Thaddeus A. Minshall for Supreme Court judge Frank J. McCulloch for Public Works. Ex-Gov Foraker chaired a capital speech and the platform praised President Harrison and an honest ballot. A Fremont memorial resolution was adopted.
The appointment of Mr. Shattuck as Postmaster at Titusville reflects the influence of State Chairman Andrews and local candidate Griswold. Culbertson’s initial push for Gilmore faced strong local opposition, leading to shelving his candidate. The Erie Dispatch cites the episode as proof that an out of re nomination Congress member loses clout at headquarters.
The Ledger notes Democrats attack Quay harder while the Independents claim the party weight in the state. An interview with Horton Barker outlines independent campaign tactics, while the local page features Red Hat for Delamater. Barker’s solo push is highlighted and readers are urged to read and act on the piece.
The Allentown Chronicle argues Pattison’s nomination yields the largest gubernatorial majority for Delamater in Pennsylvania history. It claims Pattison is chosen not for party merit but to appease Republican Mugwump supporters and the few Republican backers.
The Ledger argues Democrats must avoid aiding split Republicans while ensuring a strong role for themselves. It asserts Democrats should control the main benefits and shoulder the consequences, a stance presented as time tested.
New Jersey reform efforts faced fierce denouncement from Prohibitionists who labeled ballot reform as a scheme by the old parties to freeze out independent voters. The single issue party framed reform as a weapon against Prohibition.
Tur Smethport Democrat asserts an intelligent office is needed in Warren, while defending the capacity of current offices and officers as equally intelligent, urging clarification of what “intelligent” means in public service.
The article reflects on Gen. Fremont’s death in New York and his pivotal role as a pathfinder for emancipation and the Republican party. It recounts his 1856 presidential nomination, the Philadelphia convention dynamics, the 114 to 174 electoral split, and the march toward Lincoln’s success. It notes his Georgia birth in 1813 and frames his influence on American democracy and freedom.
Ex Senator Wallace lauds Delamater as a capable, clean and forceful leader. Meeting Wanamaker in Philadelphia, Delamater blushes at Wallace’s favorable remarks and accepts praise from an opposing party member.
Mr Porter estimates a global population near 64 million from census returns. England and Wales top 29 million, growing 700 thousand yearly, Ireland halved by famine and emigration, Spain reaches 17.55 million after 1887 census. The piece notes peace and sanitation boosting growth, with Europe seeing cities of a million plus and a rising population density reducing need for food exports.
The new Democratic State Chairman James Kerr of Clearfield county was appointed to please the Wallace faction. Whether he will support the faction remains to be seen.
The Burdock Plant is touted as among the best diuretics for kidney regulation and the Burdock Blood Bitters are claimed to surpass all in treating kidney liver and blood diseases.
A vintage advertisement claims Downs' Elixir provides instant relief from a hacking cough with a warranty of recommendation or money refund by Morris & Mullen, N.C. Allen.
The Pope made his first appearance outside the Vatican since 1871 on July 15. New wheat arrives in Kansas City, judged first class. A quip on public benevolence appears in the Somerville Journal. A hemlock tree in Tioga county yielded forty nine four foot bark lengths, suggesting a giant. The Grand Army of the Republic plans a Boston encampment August 12 to 16 with a strong veterans program. Gen. John C. Fremont’s remains were moved to Trinity Cemetery after services at St. Ignatius. Allegheny City marked 50 years as a city, with a fire causing $50,000 in damage. The Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen concluded its Boston session, with M. W. Sackett reelected as Supreme Recorder and lodge growth noted. A depot exchange uses a Chautauqua and Europe travel joke. Insurance in the wife’s name affects payout when the policy is in the husband’s name. Fall fashion nods are misunderstood, diminishing autumn decolette trends. Punxsutawney’s coal beds spark fears of mining instability beneath homes. Political reflections show caucus and convention outcomes often correct. A farmer bulletin board idea is proposed to sell local goods. Maine Prohibition blames the major parties for its perceived failure. President Harrison advances immigration controls via medical examiners at ports.
The Oil City Derrick chronicles the Mugwump rise of Lewis Emery Jr from McKean and a stormy political path. Twice elected to the House and once to the Senate, his career is described as flamboyant and self serving. After repeated bid for Congress and a final resignation from Bradford Hospital's directory, he is branded a constitutional Mugwump and dismissed as irrational and possibly irresponsible.
The text praises the August issue highlighting beauty of illustrations, variety of reading matter, reliability and effectiveness of fashions, calling the periodical peerless for these qualities. It emphasizes attractiveness and excellence across features.
A fragment notes Buckingam’s Dye offers steady color for a gray beard, promising reliable coverage to match any desired shade from brown to black. The compact line hints at consumer appeal and product simplicity.
Local notice promotes fresh bread and cakes at W. A. Messenger & Co in Herztel block near Conewango bridge. It also directs readers to Goodrich & Fehlman’s for celebrated White Cloud Flour.
A long ledger of real estate transfers records values from $1 to $12,500 across Mead Warren Tidioute Elk Spring Creek and Clarendon. Names include F P Hue H Wade E M Clapp A Eldred G Scofield L J Grandin Tidioute Gas Co J A Jeffery C W Nichols A T Scofield A Attridge L W Clark A Turner F W Tarbox J Li Grandin P J Whitman and others with recipients such as Butterfield Dowell Couse Westerlund Shero Potter Arnold and more.
A NY Herald piece urges fair play in political campaigns and challenges Pennsylvania Democrats on Senator Quay embezzlement claims. It contrasts against a Lippincott article by Miss Bertha Townsend and Miss Margarette Lyman Ballard promoting women’s lawn tennis and aims to improve women’s play.
A dated pitch urges readers to buy liquors from Max Klein at 82 Federal St Allegheny Pa despite heavy rain. It touts pure apple Jack and rye, claiming the product is safe from impurities and offered at 1.50 to 4.00 per gallon, with a price list and catalogue. The note implies personal danger to the reader.
Wide Awake praises Miss Mary E. Watkins story The Princess Rosetta and the Pop-Corn Man with seven Garrett illustrations. It also features Susan Coolidge The Hat of the Postmaster and other Nassau tales by Mrs. Fremont Cy Hops s Victory and Acadian tale The Story of Bloody Creek. Annual price $2.40. compare favorably in quality and reading matter.
An old advertisement touts Baxter's Mandrake Bitters as a cure for indigestion heart burn costiveness and all malarial diseases priced at twenty five cents per bottle from Morris and Mullen and N C Allen.
In Bolton village Ontario on July 18 William Giffin 80 and his grandson 8 drowned after the boy fell in and the grandfather failed to save him. Both perished in the Humber River with witnesses noting the attempt to rescue.
James F. McCormick of Creston, Illinois, killed himself here with morphine amid despondency over losing 10,000 dollars in a cattle investment. The act, noted in the Burrs, Iowa report, reflects financial ruin as the motive.
The nation's business failures for the past seven days totaled 207, up from 197 the previous week. For the same week last year the count was 208.
Archison Kansas July 19 After a twenty four hour illness Mrs W B Bishop died here Friday physicians say Asiatic cholera caused her death Local health authorities note the scare and urge precautions against the disease.
Discovered theft of many presents given to Henry M. Stanley and his wife on their wedding day. The loss was noted in London on July 19.
A home for soldiers wives and mothers was dedicated here yesterday by the National Woman's Relief Corps in Madison Ohio.
The Red Wing mayor lists ninety seven Lake Pepin disaster victims as Captain Wethern and six crew members meet inspectors. A Chicago Peoria cyclone disaster is described with deaths, injuries, and property losses across multiple towns amid lightning and wind storms.
A United States Indian Agent at the Sisseton Agency in South Dakota informs the Secretary of the Interior that the reservation Indians are entirely destitute of food. The same dispatch notes two contested elections decided for Republican contestants Goodrich over Bullock in Florida and McGinnis over Alderson in West Virginia. It also lists nominations confirmed in executive session for Assistant Secretaries of the Navy and Treasury.
In New York the upper floors of the Western Union Telegraph building were burned yesterday morning, destroying valuable books, files, and records. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars. Associated Press offices in the same building suffered about 100000 dollars in damage. Negotiations ended between Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians and Cherokee commissioners sealing a 4 000 000 acre land opening in Indian Territory. Indians to receive 1500000 dollars and 160 acres per person.
In the Sixth Illinois district farmers convention Andrew Ashton was nominated for Congress. Other items note Dr Christian Henry F Peters found dead in Clinton New York and the Duchess of Sparta giving birth to a son.
Markets report mixed prices for flour and grain components across New York Cleveland Chicago and other hubs. Wheat, corn, oats and dairy items show firm to weak movements with live stock also reflecting varied demand and regional price shifts.
Warren Mann proclaims Winslow Rand Watts High Life Java and Mocha as connoisseurs favorite placed with Fine Coffees at Goodrich Feinman Popular Grocery House. Also notes Goopricu Feinman distributes Sea Foam Wafers Macaroons Bismark Sugar Wafers Roquefort and Rose Biscuit Moss Rose. Crown Acme Oil advertised as smokeless water white oil sold in Warren via Goopricu Feutman.
A 1890 letter from The F Schumaker Milling Co to Warren Malt in Axton asks local residents to buy the old reliable White Cloud Flour, claiming no equal and naming Popular Grocers Geor ricu & Fen man as sellers.
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