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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1890
Page
2
The article discusses a commerce bill with a 110 to 7 Republican and 66 to 31 Democratic votes, noting it mirrors Supreme Court issues. It mentions conference committee prospects and contrasts with a Senate bill. It criticizes Warren County voter guidance and comments on the Presidential Judge candidate’s intellect and character.
The piece argues the McKinley Tariff’s primary aim is protecting American interests not coercing Canada into union. It notes England France and Canada dislike it, urging strong approval and readiness to reap its benefits, stating the nation is not legislating for other countries.
The census shows Curcaco ahead of Philadelphia in growth, with Chicago’s rise largely due to annexation. Since 1880 Cook County has been within Chicago’s limits, expanding municipal area and boosting apparent city importance.
Postmasters in Warren county are reminded by the Postmaster General that they must notify publishers when subscribers move away or fail to claim papers. The law requiring notice to publishers is not being obeyed by some local postmasters, and the issue is described as an ongoing problem.
The piece contrasts Northern Republicans seeking an honest election count with Southern threats of a trade boycott. It recalls an Irishman yelling from a well threatening to cut the rope if not pulled up, noting such threats failed in the past.
Democratic organs and statesmen argue that enacting the Federal election bill would break up the Republican party. They call for a fair vote and honest count nationwide and suggest the GOP should break if the bill becomes law.
The Glade community seeks stronger fire protection and discusses borough options. The editorial argues against forming a separate borough, proposing instead that Glade join Warren borough for efficiency and benefit.
After a week away the Judicial Conference meets in Tionesta today to discuss a unanimous nomination. A rival, Mr. Irwin, may retire gracefully if the opportunity arises while Mr. Higgins is positioned for the next week’s announcement.
An Atlanta newspaper characterizes a proposed boycott as a force bill response, deeming the measure as deadly or ineffective with the headline Too dead to skin. The item reflects sectional tensions and press framing over tariff policy and federal power.
An OCR fragment notes that tax “original package” establishments are being renamed to “Supreme Court Saloons.” It suggests the court uses bets or rules that influence the saloons, though details are unclear. The text hints at regulatory branding changes amid tax policy discussions.
The Ledger and Mirror pursue a nomination for a Mr Irvine to a judgeship in a tax related effort. The text does not identify Irvine by full name or provide details about his identity or background.
The piece critiques Democratic papers for labeling the election regulation bill a force bill. It argues the bill only allows federal witnesses in elections, not military or police power, and insists on oversight in registration and counting. It notes the issue risks unequal representation and potential violent conflict, citing Gen. Sherman.
W. H. H. Riddle of Butler County rebuts a Butler Herald claim that he endorsed Pattison for governor. He states he is for George W. Delamater and rejects the assertion as unfounded, noting the Herald published his correction. He emphasizes his Republican allegiance and willingness to accept regular party nominations.
The Meadville Tribune urges voters to elect Republican candidates for the State Senate and Assembly to block Boss Bill Scott and the Free Trade agenda. It argues Northwestern Pennsylvania must prevent a Democratic legislature and avoid joining a column of Free Trade.
Rev David H Wheeler of Allegheny College writes to John Field praising Delamater as a clean decent gentleman and community helper. He notes Pattison is good but not better than Delamater and predicts strong local support in town and county.
Gov. Beaver appoints Gen George R Snowden to Major General of the Pennsylvania Guard, replacing the late Gen Hartranft. Snowden, born Feb 12 1841 in Franklin, rose from First Sergeant to Captain in the 142d Regiment and has led the First Brigade since 1878. Col Robert P Dechert of the Second Regiment is named General of the First Brigade. Dechert is a Reading native who served in the 29th P. V. during the war.
Indiana senator Vormnes opposes protective tariff and McKinley bill, aligning with English and French statesmen. He favors England and seeks re election through free trade rhetoric, believing the bill harms American laborers and consumers. He previously opposed the Union war and natively cherishes free trade prospects.
The author notes Emery opposes the Delamater bid while John P. Zane of McKean backs the party line and urges Republicans to unite. The piece lauds Zane’s reasons, defends protectionist policy, critiques free trade, and praises Quay, Pattison, and the Harrisburg convention while endorsing Delamater as the young rural choice and Stone as a provincial candidate.
Organizer Harrs Horn of the New York Press frames tariffs as a tax on foreigners and predicts shifts under the McKinley bill. He notes British manufacturers mounting opposition as the bill would raise imports here while they cut theirs.
Congressman Hempnitt of South Carolina accuses the white minority of seeking to rule or quit, while insisting the Constitution requires majority rule. He labels recent moves as nullification aimed at overturning the majority.
In Canandaigua New York last week the court dismissed the case against Andrews and Co ordering the plaintiffs to pay the costs. The ruling ends the tax driven well swindle action.
The Democrats’ filibuster effort to block Tariff and National Elections bills prompted discussion of sweeping Senate rules changes. The Republican caucus united on the need to pass both measures this session, signaling support for procedural reform.
In Holland Michigan C J Doesbury owner of the News urges readers to try Thomas Electric Oil for coughs colds sore throat catarrh and asthma in the newspaper's columns.
A collection of brief notes notes that Wyoming will hold its first election on September 11. Also mentions heavy rainfall affecting England’s wheat, auctioning unclaimed flood valuables in Johnstown, conflicts in South America, Pennsylvania census progress, and postal card reforms with General Grant portraits.
The Harrisburg Telegraph denounces the U S Supreme Court ruling on the original package doctrine as a travesty. It urges state courts to ignore the decision and protect officers enforcing laws, arguing violence over rule of law is worse in Georgia and Iowa.
Hunter and Jarvis announce a continuing reduction sale with special prices and new goods arriving. Agents offer bargains at the store room.
The August Ladies' Home Journal offers sea and country themed stories and poems by Julian Hawthorne Maud Howe Louise Chandler Moulton Upson Clark Jenny June and Dr Talmage. Published for one dollar yearly at 433 435 Arch Street Philadelphia.
The notice discusses harvest prospects amid persistent rain and farmer fatigue. It shifts to a promotional pitch for distilled spirits, offering apple jack and rye at 1.50 to 4.00 per gallon via Max Klein, 82 Federal St., Allegheny.
At his death General Fremont was writing Finding Paths to California for the Century's series on the Gold Hunters. Mrs. Fremont will promptly continue the work. The September Century will feature a daguerreotype portrait of Fremont from 1849 50 along with pictures of Commodores Sloat Stockton Duke Gwin and Governor Burnett in How California came into the Union.
An advertisement urges readers to use Hall's Hair Renewer at the first sign of hair loss or grayness to tone secretions and prevent baldness or further gray. It stresses immediate use for best results and positions the product as a preventive remedy.
In June 1890 Rosario Santa Fe is noted as a major commercial hub, second globally only to Liverpool by per capita commerce. The piece covers Rosario’s rapid growth, urban layout, English influence, and horse hitching practices, then traces Cordoba University’s history from 1623 and its evolution into a non sectarian national university, with details on medieval libraries and graduation ceremonies.
Prince Kropotkin argues in The Forum for August that existing agricultural methods could support ten times current population in densely settled Europe at lower cost and with better food. The issue also notes Elizabeth Stuart Phelps on delicacy decline and editorials on autobio essays by A P Peabody.
In New York and Cleveland markets, flour prices move with firm to steady tones. wheat corn oats and butter show mixed quotes. Chicago and Buffalo report varied grain and livestock prices with steady to soft shifts in hogs cattle and sheep futures across the week.
Warren Mat announces Winslow Rand and Watson High Life Java and Mocha Coffee as a favorite of connoisseurs sold at Gooprieu & Fenian Popular Grocery House. Holmes & Coutts promote Crown Acme Oil as water white refined oil sold by Goopricu & Flutman in Warren.
The F Schumaker Milling Co writes from Warren May 20 1890 urging readers to buy the White Cloud Flour, claiming it is the old reliable brand with no equal and sold only by the Popular Grocers Goop nicu & Feutman in the city.
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