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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
2
Statewide oleomargarine sale rules take effect June 1, requiring licenses from the Dairy and Food Commissioner with annual fees of 100 dollars for retailers 50 for hotels and restaurants and 10 for boarding houses. Sellers must display signs and face civil or criminal penalties for violations.
Germany completes purchase of the Caroline, Ladrones, and Palau island groups from Spain for 5 million dollars. With only about 50 000 inhabitants the price equates to 100 dollars per person, exceeding criticisms of Philippine acquisitions. The motive remains speculative as the islands lie along Pacific routes to the Philippines. A geologic survey of Chester County will be led by Florence Bascom, a Bryn Mawr professor, the first since 1840.
The Oil City Derrick argues for a constitutional amendment empowering Congress to create a nationwide system of marriage and divorce laws. It notes 45 states vary widely and children’s legitimacy status differs by state, calling for uniform reform across the country.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces personally conducted tours for summer and early autumn 1899. Northern trip includes Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal Quebec Roberval Lake St John Saguenay Au Sable Chasm and Hudson Highlands July 22 to Aug 7. Rates 125 Aug 12 to 20 100 from major cities with proportionate rates from others. Gettysburg Luray Washington five day Sept 16 rate 25 from New York 22 from Philadelphia. Eleven day tour Gettysburg Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Virginia Hot Springs Richmond Washington Oct 19 rate 65 from New York 63 from Philadelphia. For itineraries apply to ticket agents or Geo W Boyd Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from points on its line to Richmond at a single fare round trip for the International Convention July 13 to 16. Tickets on sale July 11 to 13, return by July 31, with possible extension to August 15 on deposit and fifty cents paid. Stopovers include Washington for ten days, with conditions and rates available at ticket agents.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to the Detroit Christian Endeavor Convention July 5 to 10 at single round trip fare. Tickets sell July 3 4 5 and are valid for return to July 15, with extension possible to August 15 for a fee. The Telegraph urges swift Philippine recruiting, urging ready troops and noting capable young Americans eager to join the regular army.
Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Los Angeles for NEA Convention dates July 11 to 14 with a single fare plus a $2 membership fee. Tickets valid June 24 to July 7, returnable until September 5 after stamping in Los Angeles. Also note dog liability for bicycle injuries per recent court ruling.
Knights of St John hold annual convention in Cleveland with travel on Nickel Plate railway. Tickets on sale June 25 and 26, good until June 29, one fare round trip. Travel on fast express trains and visit Forest City during the event. Please ask agents for details.
The Boston Globe notes the Park Row building in New York is taller than the Capitol home in Washington, presenting a striking symbol of soaring real estate values and an appealing prospect for stock brokers seeking nearer heaven.
An old notice touts a local printing shop offering specialty job printing. The establishment promotes neatness and low prices as its motto and highlights its location at the four mail office with emphasis on affordable services.
A Philadelphia dispatch from June 13 argues insurgents fail to influence the state Republican convention and shift to discredit Governor Stone and Mayor Ashbridge through misleading reports. It notes a broader surge against Quay allies, the rise of Stone and Ashbridge, and the insurgents' failing grip on Harrisburg and Philadelphia, with a long critique of the coat of arms carriage myth.
A roundup of theater notes: Lydia Thompson’s London benefit totals 15000 dollars. Gabrielle d Annunzio works in Corfu on a new tragedy for Duse and Zacconi. Kathyrn Kidder announces Romeo and Juliet as next autumns New York opening. Major stars including Sarah Bernhardt Ada Rehan Odette Tyler and Mme Janauschek feature in various plans and retirements. A pessimist quips about actresses keeping diamonds and turning down London offers.
Fashion notes from the New York Sun describe white china silk gowns with rose embroidery and chiffon trim, long feather boas, and new bustle accents. It highlights waterproofing innovations called Pirle, a gray alpaca morning outfit, and a broad crepe de chine scarf cape as a chic addition.
Louis Victor records 8134 seconds for a quarter and Gold Ring makes English waves. An 8-year-old half sister of Tommy Britton trains at Lexington, Josephine 8 debuts this season, Rose Croix on the pace at Pleasanton, Frank Work maximizes Pilot Boy, and Rey Direct shows speed in three-mile workouts at Pleasanton.
Paris June 12 President Loubet visited Longchamp for the Grand Prix. He watched the race for a quarter hour then returned to the Elysee. A military presence of about 15 000 soldiers and police lined the route and guarded the course, with infantry forming a hedge between public and track.
In the House of Commons the colonies secretary said imperial and colonial governments are still discussing the proposed Pacific cable and he cannot yet state terms of the amended government offer. Italian officer arrested at Nice identified as General San Guiseppe of the Cremona brigade. Admiral Dewey's health improving as Olympia arrives in Singapore en route from Hong Kong. departure expected June 16.
Falmouth reports ongoing salvage efforts as underwriters press to save the American liner Paris stranded on rocks near the Manacles. Blasting operations continue as crews work to refloat or secure the vessel.
New York on June 13 lists money on call at 3 1. Money mercantile paper 3 4 percent. Sterling bills demand 4.87 4.88, 60 days 4.86 4.87. Commercial bills 4.85 4.85. Silver certificates 60 62 cents, bar silver 60 64. Mexican dollars 48 4 cents. Flour prices for various winter and Minnesota patents range up to 4.15. Rye, buckwheat, cornmeal and various grains with No. 2 red wheat at 84 1/2 84 3/4 cents f.o.b. afloat. PORK 10.50 10.75. Butter and cheese prices listed for several regional varieties.
Local store advertises heavy discounts on Tea and Coffee and a wide range of canned goods and household staples. Mentions low prices on Java Mocha blends, Japan Tea, tomatoes, salmon, corn, peas, peaches, starch, soap, and syrups with values pitched against higher rivals.
Buffalo market report lists grain futures with prices for wheat corn oats rye and various flour and dairy products. It also covers East Buffalo live stock prices for cattle sheep lambs and hogs plus Buffalo hay market figures for Timothy hay baled hay and straw.
At the Utica board of trade on June 12 cheese sales included 1 60 boxes large colored at 7c and 2 656 boxes at 7 1 2 c, with 2 185 boxes large colored at 7 1 2 c. Small white sold 613 boxes at 7 1 2 c, small colored 315 boxes at 7 1 2 c, and 531 boxes small colored at 7c. Butter sold 22 packages at 1c, 90 at 18c, and 30 at 18 1 2 c.
A boatswain's mate named Trainor received a promotion after risking his life during the Vizcaya destruction. He swam to the burning ship, hauled three wary sailors from the rail, kicked them overboard, and saved all three despite sharks in the water.
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