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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
2
The Republican plurality reached 10 637 with a 6 100 majority in the recent Oregon election. The Portland Oregonian notes the pluralities exceed McKinley’s 1896 figures by more than five and the majority by more than forty times.
The Bradford Star endorses the straight Republican ticket at national state district and county levels and urges voters to elect only Republicans this year, expressing confidence in their valiant effort.
The article praises William McKinley for calm decisive leadership appealing to mature voters nationwide while referring to "Ted dy" as a boy idol. It notes the combination guiding the country forward and already influencing national sentiment.
The convention fallout shows a split sentiment in the region with Nevada backing expansion and sound money against Stevenson, while Bryan’s prospects appear weak there. The outcome hinges on state choices about electoral support and policy.
The League of Republican Clubs concluded a two day convention in St Paul last week and adjourned to meet in St Louis next year Isaac Miller Hamilton of Chicago was elected president and J R Wiggins of Pennsylvania treasurer Resolutions praised President McKinleys administration in full.
The piece notes Democratic papers backing the Kansas City platform argue no harm from the issue since Republicans have settled coinage. It contrasts with Bryanites at three conventions this year who pressed for a declaration in favor of the so called heaven born ratio.
The passage argues Democrats favor flagging foreign built ships as American to grow a merchant marine, while Republicans seek to boost U S shipping with American built vessels to employ domestic materials and labor and keep $200,000,000 paid annually to foreign ships, mainly British, for foreign carrying.
The piece highlights Roosevelt using epigrams as campaign material and mocks Democrats for a 48-cent dollar claim. It notes a 2 percent sliver of the majority coming from Hawaii, argued as unable to deliver votes to back the proposition.
President McKinley names J B Holland as United States District Attorney to replace Beck and appoints Senator W J Merrick of Tioga county as Naval Officer to succeed Holland. The piece denounces mugwumps insurgents and Boxers seeking posts, praising stalwart Republicans.
Gov Stone appointed Gen Charles Miller of Franklin to the post, succeeding Gen Snowden after his term. Miller, former commander of the Second Brigade, retires to allow Gen Wiley to resume command. An old soldier of means and high regard, his elevation favors the western Guard as the east held the rank for two decades.
The United States finished the last fiscal year with foreign trade totaling 2.244 billion dollars, the highest in history. Imports were 849.7 million and exports 1.394 billion, with a long term surplus and growth seen as a step toward a three billion dollar trade era. Exports surpassed the United Kingdom by 104.5 million, marking the expansion.
The article recounts a costly blunder by British commander Dorward in the Tien Tsin fighting. Col Liscum of the Ninth U.S. Infantry leads troops under heavy fire, mortally wounded as he grips colors and exhorts continued fire. Major Regan is hit soon after.
The Franklin Citizen Press criticizes Sibley for aligning with Republicans on the Democratic side and portrays Emery of Bradford as a longtime opportunist who betrayed party unity. It argues both men belong with obstructionists and wreckers and opposes their influence on national policy.
The Chinese emperor asks President McKinley to act as mediator among nations and China. The President seeks protection for foreigners and property and swift punishment for Boxers and accomplices. European governments distrust Wu’s dispatch claiming foreigners in Pekin are safe but besieged.
A Cabinet member at Thursday’s luncheon praised the informal understanding to hand Cuba to Cubans after a constitutional convention and stable government, noting a treasury balance over $2,000,000 as a historic achievement and saying Cubans appreciate U.S. aid.
In acceptance speeches President McKinley and Governor Roosevelt voiced a shared theme. The President spoke of prosperity at home and prestige abroad while the Governor urged prosperity at home and honor for the flag abroad.
The platform accuses the Republican Administration of forming an alliance with England, calling it untrue, yet opposes legislation for building American ships for foreign trade. It argues foreign ships, mainly British, earn 200 million dollars yearly and Republicans favor keeping the business at home by employing American builders and crews.
Old soldiers should remember that in 1894 under President Cleveland's Democratic Administration the pension roll was reduced by 16 820 000. During the fiscal year just ended the Pension Bureau issued 100 000 certificates and payments for the year on account of pensions will exceed 140 000 000.
Col Albert A Pope of Boston, a prominent Democrat, again opposes Bryan due to the Free Silver plank in the Kansas City platform. Four years ago he served on the advisory board of the Commercial Travelers' Sound Money League and aims to repeat that effort this year.
A Bryan, west of the city, proof-reader loses job after allowing the phrase Demo crazy to appear in print. Boss reacts sensitively to the issue, reflecting editor stance on content.
The article reports Lewis Emery Jr agreeing to run against Congressman Sibley for the 27th district under the Democratic and Lincoln Republican ticket after a Bradford meeting. It details Emerys controversial stance and a long list of declared principles including Monroe doctrine, canal control, railroad regulation, tariff policy, territorial rights, direct electio of U S Senators, and open door trade.
The Omaha Bee frames the pivotal question for 15,000,000 voters next November asking whether Americans across income groups want a change. It argues current prosperity across workers, farmers, merchants, manufacturers, and professionals favors stability over upheaval and labels Bryan’s themes as insufficient to answer the core issue.
An old advertisement promotes Forry's KID NEY CORE as a remedy for female weaknesses tied to kidney issues. The stand alone pitch targets women seeking solutions and claims broad efficacy.
Dr. E. Detchon’s Anti Diuretic claims to help children and adults with nocturnal enuresis by arresting the trouble at once. The product is marketed as costing $1 and sold by Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
A Crescent bicycle is advertised for 25 dollars at F Store located first stairway west of Carver Ouse. The offer highlights an affordable option for riders seeking a modern bicycle.
The British consul in Manila reports visible improvements after American control, with draining of ditches and pools transforming the town though warning of possible epidemics. He sees opportunities for capital and talent in local trades and praises the Post Office and Telegraph departments. The Iloilo vice-consul adds US forces occupy most of the island and look toward a happier future with peaceful rule and future improvements.
President McKinley wears a pink carnation and gifts it to the locomotive engineer after alighting from his private coach. The brief exchange occurs at the station with the engineer’s grateful, hopeful reaction, a quiet ritual unmatched by other officials.
Cuba plans to elect delegates to a Constitutional convention to draft a US modeled constitution. After adoption, officials for the new constitution will be chosen, and U S troops will be withdrawn. Cuba will become independent, with some favoring annexation but no move to join the United States.
In his acceptance letter President McKinley touts a prosperous nation with lower interest, higher wages, more money, and fewer mortgages. He says markets are opened to American products, the country has shifted from borrower to lender, and public faith and order are upheld, with prosperity at home and prestige abroad.
A depositor lost a passbook, another woman found it and withdrew funds after answering bank questions. The rightful owner sued, but the court ruled the bank acted in good faith and had warned in a by law that it is not responsible for money paid in good faith to the wrong person presenting a bank book.
Relief in six hours described for kidney and bladder distress with prompt relief of bladder and back pain. Advertises rapid cure for both men and women and immediate reduction of water retention. Sold by Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren.
New novelty envelope called the Manny Wired Envelope offered at the Mai office. Priced like the old style, customers can visit, inspect, and place trial orders.
Inquiries welcome for wedding invitations and announcements. MalIS office offers neat and elegant work at low prices for ball invitations programs calling cards and related stationery.
Advertisement notes blank deed and mortgage forms intended for writer use offered for sale at the Mai office.
A wide column of items notes famine relief totals in India climbing to 6,281,000, with other dispatches detailing Cape Nome overcrowding, the Dewey horse claim, G A R encampment plans, and various political and military updates across the country.
The circular states peace with China and protection of American lives and property under extraterritorial rights. It labels Pekin as in effect anarchy, with local authorities to be held to account if they harm Americans. The President aims to open Pekin, rescue officials, protect citizens, and prevent spread of disorder.
A historical advertisement claims FOLEY's KIDNEY CuBr strains and purifies blood through healthier kidneys. It asserts no other remedy equals its effectiveness and credits J. M. Siegfried as the source of the endorsement.
Public notice promotes Jacob Keller's tailor shop as the best place to buy a suit or overcoat with reasonable prices. It also advertises visiting cards printed at Mall Office with rates of 75c per hundred, 50c for fifty, and 30c for twenty-five.
Two Chinese grand-nephews of Li Hung Chang entering Vanderbilt discuss famine and missionary contempt fueling uprisings. A Brooklyn sermon criticizes missionary politicians and greed as contributing to unrest. Washington Star glosses place names and Chinese terms. Scribner’s August issue touts new and classic writers, with Henry McCarter landscapes in color.
The piece covers Direct out of Bondon’s yearling stable and P. T. Chinn as Worth’s handler candidate, Ed Geers’s 2:13 mile effort with The Abbot, and more than a dozen stable horses above 2:20. It notes Syracuse state fair mile track progression and a Lexington speedway talk amid rising horse values since 1896 and a recent decline from 1892.
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