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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
2
All of Cervera's fleet is now in Santiago harbor as Lieut Blue confirms after a perilous inland trip. Since last Friday Old Glory flies over Guantanamo Bay while U S marines and sailors fight to hold positions with casualties on both sides.
President McKinley signed the war revenue bill on Monday June 13. The Treasury invites subscriptions for 200 million dollars of 3 percent bonds issued in denominations from 20 to 10 000 dollars redeemable in ten years. Bonds are promoted as safe investments and a means to fund the war effort against Spain.
Gov. Hastings spent weekend at Camp Thomas in Chickamauga Georgia then visited headquarters of Pennsylvania regiments and Battery B of Pittsburgh under Lieut McKenna. He praised Keystone troops for good health morale and rations and planned to continue to Washington with Gen Alger and other officers.
AssistaNT Acting Adjutant General Penney announced locations for new National Guard companies in Erie Meadville Butler Bradford Warren New Brighton Washington Uniontown Huntingdon Hollidaysburg Clearfield Indiana and Allegheny. Four more companies to be placed in Venango Butler Mercer Green Elk and Clarion. Tionesta Forest county has raised a coin and should be given a chance in the guard.
Gen Gobin rose from N G P service to prominent local leadership. He was elected Commander in Chief of the G A R last year, nominated for Lieutenant Governor by Republicans, and named Brigadier General of volunteers by the President.
Reading across the short note, factions push to back Mr Stone in Congress and discuss retaining him. the excerpt signals a debate about Senatorial strategy and party support in the Oil City Blizzard report.
The President refuses to commission General Lew Wallace as a Major General citing age. At 71 he is said to be as capable as some recently promoted rebel brigadiers.
Gov Hastings names P C Boyle editor of the Oil City Derrick as a Pennsylvania commissioner to the Omaha Exposition. The latest wedding notice reports an American ceremony with flag and much bunting.
The piece profiles Col. Stone a Pittsburgh lawyer and congressman candidate and Gen. Gobin a Sunbury bred officer seeking Governor and other party figures. It highlights Stone as honest and popular with a long service record, Gobin’s decorated Army career and leadership roles, Latta nomination for Internal Affairs, and incumbents Porter Grow Davenport for Congress and related statewide figures.
Former President Harrison extols the American navy as unmatched and praises Lieut Hobson and his crew for the Merrimac maneuver at Santiago. He notes Dewey's Manila bravery but emphasizes Hobson's sacrifice and the ship's torpedo-laden mission as a nearly unparalleled act of heroism in history.
Dan's Review reports a reviving business volume nationwide with the West pushing ahead and the East expanding. Wheat and corn trade boosts Western commerce while railroad earnings rise 15.1 percent overall, 88 percent on trunk lines, 22.5 percent on granger roads, and 14.6 percent on other western roads. Eastbound Chicago shipments in three weeks reach 388,808 tons versus 150,812 last year and 164,923 in 1892.
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Irvine M. Scott of San Francisco, renowned for directing the Oregon’s construction, sails toward Russia after a summons from the Czar. It is believed the Russian ruler will place substantial battleship orders with him.
Meadville mourns two prominent citizens lost last Monday June 13 Col. J B Compton died in the afternoon and ex Judge A G Church in the evening The latter aged 60 years served as President Judge of Crawford county from 1878 to 1888.
The conflict with Spain is expected to cost several hundred million dollars, replacing the older peace that drained Cuba trade at about 100 million annually. A longer view shows potential financial gains likely.
Fragmentary text shows a sale of goods with fixed prices 10 and 26 cents and a guarantee. Names Winson Merit and Laxa Tea appear but context is unclear.
In a Bradford Era column, authors defend Hon. W. A. Stone and denounce claims that “bossism” controls Pennsylvania politics. They note Wanamaker’s efforts to influence nominations and praise Stone as a loyal Republican candidate for governor backed by party majorities and leading papers.
The Warren Mail, aligned with Republican Col. Stone, laments his defeat yet pledges support for the ticket. It argues this is not the year to elect Democrats and urges Republicans not to aid enemies in a crisis, promising no revolt against Stone.
The June Scribner hints at coming disaster with clear war maps inserted late in production. Margaret Sherwood, a Vassar graduate, describes lesser known Vassar life, while Orson Lowell provides elaborate pictures to accompany the story.
The piece praises Jacob Keller, artistic tailor, for making the best and latest clothes with perfect fit. It notes his renowned cutting skill and suggests regret that patrons overlook his work.
An old advertisement promotes Laxa Ten claimed to ease stomach and liver troubles. The product is sold in packs priced at ten to two cents per package and guaranteed to relieve ailments.
OxLanoma harvests the wheat crop and expects doubled yield from last year. Debates on Bryan and military promotions stir political factions. Reports from Manila to Manilla illuminate Pacific theater and Harper’s Weekly previews. Readers learn of admiralty actions at Chickamauga and local advertising trends.
A brief fashion update notes MriTaky belts and shirt waist styles like sone 2 and Pompadour Comis as the season’s newest items. Designers push bold silhouettes and accessorizing, signaling a shift toward polished, vintage-inspired looks.
The Bear Lake and Russell papers merge into The Record at Russell. Ground broken for a flouring mill by E. W. Thompson, Brother & Son, promising first class construction. Local items about visits, politics, school hires, a fatal train accident near Frewsburg, and Sugar Grove happenings.
Capt John F. Austin of Company A Sixteenth Pennsylvania leads a mule drill that ends with six green mules bucking and racing through Camp dragging lines, knocking over tablets and tents. About 50 spectators watch as the crew finally unwinds the wagon from a tree. The Times notes soldiers’ skill improving and jokes Spaniards will be next to master mule handling.
DA. V. and P. KR. RK. publish summer excursion rates from Warren starting June 12 and running to September 15. Season tickets good for return before October 15. Jamestown and back 1.15. Chautauqua Lake and back 1.50. Lily Dale 1.70. Niagara Falls 5.15. One day tickets sold on Wednesdays or Saturdays with return the same day. Lily Dale 0.75. Chautauqua Lake 0.90. Also Sunday sales for Monday return. Lily Dale 1.00. GEO. H. DANIELS, G. P. A.
The Erie railroad announces sales at all principal ticket offices for a full line of Summer excursion tickets to eastern western and northwestern points. Circulars on rates and tickets available on application. Rates to large conventions in summer season also offered throughout the east and west. For full information contact any Erie ticket agent or F H Garfield division passenger agent Jamestown NY.
A dubious tonic claim promises permanent cure for stomach weakness by a South American Nervine Tonic sold by Hertzel and Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania. The advertisement asserts universal effectiveness and lifelong safety with no failure, urging invalids to seek the remedy.
A historic ad offers Laxa Tea as a digestion cleanser and constipation remedy. It pledges relief and claims a price of 10 and 25 cents per package as a guaranteed product from a medical or drug supplier.
Pennsylvania Railroad unveils a rebuilt Camden to Atlantic City double tracked line via West Jersey and Seashore. Upgraded rails, elevated crossings, fortified embankments, and new roadbed promise faster service from Broad Street and Camden with dust free grading and improved storm resilience.
An advertisement touts United States coffee consumption surpassing East Indies. It argues Java is best and promises fair pricing, selling Maricaibo at 25c per pound, Maricaibo for Java, and Java for 38c with a quality guarantee. It condemns cut-rate rivals selling inferior blends at 30c.
The partnership Johnson & Merritt in Columbus Warren County Pa. dissolved by mutual consent on May 20 1898. Accounts left with N E Dewey for collection. Mr Johnson continues at the old stand and Mr Merritt in the Masons ape.
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