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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
2
The Warren Mirror laments a proposed sidewalk booth rule, arguing a committee grants power to block non subscribers and rent space to others. Merchants opposed to a county fair claim the measure harms a debt‑ridden worthy group and denounces the “rippers” and reformers pushing the plan.
The article notes world demand for gold and large mine output this year. It highlights unprecedented gold production and a rumored discovery of rich gold mines in Alaska. It predicts ample gold flow and strong prosperity for the United States due to favorable crops and global shortages.
President McKinley and family leave Washington for Bluff Point Lake Champlain to stay until August 23. He will attend the G A R encampment at Buffalo and later visit Ohio for his regiment reunion and the Hayes daughter’s wedding. If no urgent need arises he will return to Buffalo and cruise briefly aboard Senator Hanna’s yacht on the lakes.
Isabella Beecher Hooker releases a letter revealing Harriet Beecher Stowe died penniless and that their homestead is for sale. Her twin daughters urgently need support while a monument proposal is debated, highlighting bread and butter needs for the family.
A large home wheat crop and modest abroad yield suggest favorable conditions for farmers. After four years of industrial stagnation, farmers and workers may see brighter times as agriculture improves within the overall business picture.
Reed commends the reappointment of Hon. C. W. Stone as Chairman of the Coinage Committee, noting his qualifications. Stone also serves on the Private Land Claims Committee, with Pennsylvania well represented on the panels.
The National Christian Endeavor Society selects Nashville as the 1898 meeting site. President Clark proposes London as the 1900 convention to demonstrate the movement's strength to the old world.
President McKinley aims to secure currency stability through prompt legislation, following assurances of revenue and business activity from the new tariff. He emphasizes timely action to safeguard the nation’s monetary system.
John Bull fumes as American electric machinery firms win a major London railway contract. He argues American makers undercut and outpace English competitors whose gear is claimed to be inferior and overpriced.
A year after the pledge the Republican party claims to have kept its promise with an honest dollar policy and a protective tariff, implemented promptly and in full.
The Dingley tariff bill was signed by President McKinley at the White House on Saturday July 24. The Senate passed it 40 to 30 and Speaker Reed and Vice President Hobart signed the engrossed bill before sending it to the White House. The House approved a Stone measure 124 to 99, while the Senate delayed action on currency reform. The Senate adjourned at 9 PM after the President's message, and the House bid farewell with well wishes for a healthy vacation.
Washington dispatch notes Rep. C. W. Stone has introduced a bill to create a 11 member monetary commission. It would study banking and currency laws, report needed changes, and maycodify existing laws. It appropriates $100000 and targets a Nov 15 1897 report to Congress.
President McKinley sends a message to Congress urging revenue adequacy and a reformed currency system. He endorses a non partisan monetary commission to study banking laws and currency needs, reporting by November for consideration at the next session.
Capt George W Skinner pension agent announces the Pittsburg office will distribute the largest aggregate pension payment yet, likely exceeding 1 750 000. Payments start after delays and the addition of over 400 new names to the list, bringing total rolls to more than 66 000.
The piece mocks Ex candidate Bryan asserting newspapers declare him 80 percent richer with silk and ruffled night-shirts. It contrasts his claimed wealth with his recent stance as a sincere ally of labor, implying hypocrisy in his public image.
The Supreme Tent voted to levy two extra assessments annually on all members admitted before July 1, 1895. Members may surrender their certificates and obtain a new one with the same assessments as newer members admitted after July 1895.
W. H. Heckendorn of Perrysville has been appointed chief clerk of the Factory Inspectors Department in Harrisburg. The Indiana Progress says he will bring necessary qualifications, noting his efficiency in clerical work intellect and good moral habits.
The great coal strike continues with likely failure as complete mining stoppage is deemed impossible. About 73,000 miners in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and West Virginia have struck, while roughly an equal number remain at work in those states.
The article notes Senator Quay will be voted for next Spring to succeed himself. It says opposition to Quay is weak. It mentions rumors that ex Senator Cameron may challenge Quay in the race and counters that challenge as unlikely.
The governor vetoed the Kunkel pharmacy bill from the late Legislature. It would have barred ownership or stake in drug stores by anyone lacking a State Pharmaceutical Board certificate.
Miss Helen M Gould of New York daughter of a noted capitalist gives 5000 dollars to the Chautauqua Assembly managers for use on the Christ hall under construction. She is a member of the C L S C Class of 99 and returns home this week.
The August issue continues the magazine's strong record by publishing six complete stories from Rudyard Kipling Kenneth Grahame Frank R. Stockton Blanche Willis Howard Molly Elliot Seawell and Jesse Lynch Williams. The collection spans railroad childhood farce tragedy fighting tale and a new journalism piece. The cover features a Will Low design continuing a high artistic standard set last year with a Gorquet piece again showcased.
The charter bonus increase from 34 to 45 percent and immediate payment on letters patent has proven effective. In operation since June 15, receipts climb to about $100,000, with Maj. Farnsworth expecting annual state revenue near $600,000 instead of the $250,000 prior average.
The New York Sun declares a preference to align with the sane element of the Republican party, rejecting the Democratic party Populism and the wild factions. The editorial emphasizes choosing stability over the revolutionary Democratic alliance.
The article argues prosperity is coming, despite pessimists, and notes the Dingley tariff bill is already shaping everyday life as the nation anticipates improving conditions. It cautions that full national change will take time and will unfold gradually.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys and back for both men and women and stops water retention almost immediately. Sold by Hertzel and Saner druggists Warren Pa.
Mrs Casemere offers clothing repairs with low prices and first class work. She can sew rips and restore garments to their original appearance. Located next hallway to the Main office at 306 Second St. Call for service.
A collage of editorials and notices from multiple papers mocks policy, lynching pardons, tariff debates, Klondike risks, and high society marriage. It contrasts Gov Bradley’s stance with English reactions and highlights volatile views on race, wealth, and class in late nineteenth century journalism.
The August Chau tauquan issue presents William Elroy Curtis on life in Washington with detailed society views. It also offers an illustrated paper on Belgium by William Elliot Griffis and a collection of varied literary pieces for general readers.
McClure's Magazine announces a special Midsummer fiction number for August with a complete Kipling novelette about England and India, chapters from a Stevenson novel, and short stories by Conan Doyle Barr Bangs and others. The issue will be richly illustrated, including a frontispiece from Boutet de Monvel.
The August Harper's magazine presents eight complete stories including the third installment of Stockton's The Great Stone of Sardis and the second part of John Fox Jr.'s The Kentuckians Both installments are fully illustrated.
Household hints cover silver storage with camphor to prevent discoloration and freshening dried fruit by steaming. Tips advise using picture wire for hanging curtains, webbing to stop rug corners from curling, and using kerosene to polish a zinc bathtub after drying and cleaning with boiling water.
The Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Buffalo August 23 prompts Pennsylvania Railroad to offer round trip fares from all points on its lines to Buffalo. Tickets go on sale August 21 to 23, with return allowed from August 24 to 31, 1867.
Claims list many benefits including instant stomach pain relief, curing chronic and epidemic dysentery, preventing bilious colic, and treating cholera infantum. Advertises 25 and 50 cent bottle sizes by Morris & Mullen Warren and P. B. Canfield Corydon.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets from all points east of Pittsburgh and Erie and west of Philadelphia to Mt Gretna Pa for the United Brethren Camp Meeting August 2 to 12 1897. Tickets valid August 1 to 12 and good to return by August 20 1897 at reduced rates. See nearest ticket agent for rates and conditions.
If you belong to any secret society, call at the Mail office to obtain an address card featuring a handsomely embossed emblem of the order on the same.
The bladder is described as a receptacle for urine and not liable to disease by itself. Disease can arise from imperfect kidney action or from careless local treatment of other diseases.
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