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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
2
For County Commissioners W J Mead of Youngsville and John F Rounce of Warren appear. For County Auditors G M Pelton of Freehold and A B Rogers of Warren appear. For Jury Commissioner H A Putnam of Farmington listed.
The Republican slate names Governor George K. Nash of Franklin county as Governor and includes John A. Caldwell Lieutenant Governor W D Guilbert Auditor I B Cameron Treasurer James M Sheets Attorney General W Z Davis Supreme Court Judge and Frank Huffman Board of Public Works from Allen county The platform praises the trust stance and calls for a vigorous canvass to victory.
An army board report harshly criticizes Cuban troops in the Cuban conflict, calling them conscienceless and cowardly while praising American resilience. The piece also notes Secretary Gage backing civil service reform and asserts Treasury Department fitness standards will stay strong under the order.
The county Democratic gathering last Tuesday clashed over a commissioner race. Bosses urged nominating Preston and Ridelsperger while aiming to defeat Preston, backing Ridelsperger who has money. The result hints Preston’s re election alongside Mead and Rounce, with other ticket details unclear.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat, reviewing five southwestern states, reports four years of low mood followed by an unprecedented business revival. The improvement continued for two years with daily signs of renewed prosperity increasing.
The note records President Seth Low donating a million dollars for Columbia College library. A friend warns he may die poor if he continues such giving. Low replies that he and Mrs Low have no children and value relatives, avoiding contested wills.
Spain resumes cordial relations with the United States after the Spanish Minister submitted his papers at the White House last Saturday and a peaceful era begins as both sides commit to proper conduct.
Chicago manufacturers raise wages from 5 to 30 percent benefiting forty thousand workers. The move signals rising prosperity and improved conditions for employees across the industry.
Exports of farm products exceed five hundred million dollars for the seven months ending in January, surpassing the same period in any prior year. The Protective Tariff is not harming farmers according to the report.
General Charles King says Luzon will improve once the enemy suffers a thorough defeat. He notes cowards prefer to flee rather than fight and warns against underestimating opponents in the campaign.
Gen. D B Henderson of Iowa appears set to win the race for Speaker as all rivals retire. The veteran one legged soldier is noted for speed in debate and persistence in the race.
Private CusBan troops take payments offered by the United States despite officer efforts to stop it. They willingly surrender their arms and express satisfaction with the money obtained.
Admiral Dewey departed Hong Kong last Tuesday bound for the United States amid salutes from British and Italian vessels. He is not expected to arrive until about October first.
A Connecticut man who once endured Cleveland's refusal of a rural post office last week ordered the former president out of his fishing grounds, marking a rare reversal in their past encounter.
Pennsylvania ships additional bridges and locomotives to Russia as the state highlights its industrial strength and international appeal. The move reflects ongoing foreign trade ties and wartime or strategic aid considerations amid global supply needs.
At the General Assembly in Minneapolis the Board of Home Missions reports wiping out over 167000 debt as prosperity and protection policies are praised. The Freedman’s Board owed 40000 but collections on May 21 cleared it and left about 15000 surplus. The nation’s wealth is celebrated with praise for unity and faith.
The three commissioners’ Porto Rico report notes loyalty to the isle, wealth and poverty gaps, and a population of 800,000 to 1,000,000 with high illiteracy. It calls for a simplified American style civil government and examines religion courts schools prisons and communications.
The St Louis Democrat surveys Congress since 1890, arguing Republicans led anti trust laws while Democrats weakened or opposed them. It asserts Democratic votes diluted trust restrictions and warns that Democrats campaigning on anti trust now inherit past misdeeds as evidence in national policy disputes.
The Ohio Republican convention endorsed McKinley for a second term and Hanna nominated the governor candidate while promising state organization control. The platform praises McKinley’s Spanish war policy and civil service order and denounces trusts, yet delegates opposed enforcement of the anti trust law against Standard Oil.
The passage recalls an old saying about avoiding others affairs as one half of life is spent on one’s own matters and the other half on ignoring others. It condemns gossip and meddling, noting neighbors disturbed by idle reporters who seek scandal and spread untruths, turning rumor into history.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell direct route excursion tickets from points on its line to Los Angeles for the National Education Association convention July 11 to 14. Round trip single fare plus $2 membership fee. Tickets valid June 24 to July 7, returnable until September 5 with Los Angeles stamp. Apply to ticket agents.
Former Speaker Reed reports a enjoying European tour during a long awaited vacation. He writes about travel, leisure, and reflections since his school days, describing scenery and experiences across multiple countries.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its 25th anniversary in Warren's Baptist church on May 19 1899 with Mrs Ellen H Lacy as president. The event featured reminiscences reading of psalms and prayers by regional leaders, a consecration service led by Rev Jessie Ackerman, the singing of hymns and a preview of future county W C T U activities.
A meeting at the Warren Baptist church marks the birth of the county W C T U with Mrs. Jennie Willing presiding and Mrs. Emily Huntington Miller as secretary. Delegates are chosen for a Cleveland organizing convention and the group moves to county level organization, reporting 30 unions and 900 paying members after twenty five years.
Workers rally against a treacherous foe with a summer campaign ahead. A Presbyterian church service on Wednesday includes scripture, prayer, music, and an address of welcome by Warren, followed by a reply by Mrs. Tidioute and a benediction.
In Warren County on December 5, 1874 at the Baptist church women organized a temperance society. Mrs. L. D. Wetmore was elected president and Myron Waters secretary. Sixty two ladies signed the pledge and the group adopted the name Woman's Christian Temperance Union while planning a constitutional committee and electing officers including Mrs. L. C. Flint as president and Mrs. W. V. Hazeltine on the executive committee.
Mrs Taggart recalls the early history of the Tidioute W C T U formed April 1 1875 in the Presbyterian church. Officers were elected led by Mrs S H Evans and Mrs R Taggart with help from Warren union representatives Mrs Lindsey and Mrs Flint. Eighteen signed the constitution, and the group notes progress in temperance work and prayer against legalized alcohol.
The 31st state Y M C A convention outlines eight districts with 151 general secretaries. Warren county lies in district one with 11 counties and nine district associations. The report lists college and normal school associations, 39 buildings worth 2.51 million, 28 184 members, 270 812.94 annual expenses, and 71 libraries valued at 57 636. The year records 1 163 conversions and 348 joinings to churches, plus 4 000 attendees at nine camps and 73 lumber-wood meetings costing about 200. The lumber woods will join the Y M C A permanently as the organization supports soldiers and Manila’s 10th regiment.
A South American Nervine Tonic claims permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. The ad asserts immediate relief from the first dose and universal applicability, promising safe, pleasant treatment. Sold by Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
Account of the National Educational Association Convention in San Francisco California notes tickets on sale from June 24 to July 7. Fare is one dollar plus two dollars for round trip. Agents of the Nickel Plate road offer particulars.
Jacob Keller the Tailor advertises a large lot of cloths for bicycle skirts and suits at low prices. A June Ladies' Home Journal feature highlights unmarked graves of Presidents Tyler and Adams in Richmond and Quincy, noting several presidents lie buried in Virginia with evident memorials.
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