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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
2
For county commissioners the slate includes W. J. Mead of Youngsville and John F. Rounce of Warren. For county auditors the nominees are G. M. Pelton of Freehold and A. M. Bennett of Spring Creek.
In Harrisburg a heated contest over Supreme Judge pitted about thirty candidates’ supporters. Judge H. L. Mestrezat of Uniontown won after two days, seen as Western Pennsylvania’s likely representative. Reilly of Williamsport was named Superior Court judge and Farmer Creasey of Columbia County became State Treasurer as Republicans aim for a safe ticket.
The piece praises patriotic spirit and national growth over the past year. It highlights heroism of the army and navy, Cuban independence, new possessions, and victorious campaigns in the Philippines, calling for a holiday that blends old and new traditions.
The article notes swift actions in a New York child abduction case with two abductors tried and sentenced between May and June. It argues for harsher penalties, possibly life imprisonment, and calls for strong Republican support for The Mail. It also reports postmaster salary adjustments for 4,034 offices with 1,709 increases and 211 decreases.
The island of Sumatra, where Warren men work for a Dutch oil company, is described as a formidable competitor to the United States alongside Russia due to fast oil production growth, high refining efficiency yielding illuminating oil, and proximity to Orient markets. the United Kingdom is cited as the largest US mineral oil importer.
The text notes Jeffries is the son of a Methodist preacher in Los Angeles and quotes his father praising the outcome. It contrasts divine favor with Napoleon era beliefs, suggesting the Lord favored the heavier fighter, while pondering if Fitzsimmons prayed more or hit harder.
Cuban troops distribute 75 dollars in gold to paymasters while agitators seethe, as San tiago Havana Matanzas and other towns report unprecedented cleanliness. The article notes money and cleanliness follow the flag with broad public support.
The piece argues Crawford county must first prove its Republican reputation before seeking offices. It suggests Judge Morrison of McKean county would be a fitting choice if the nomination goes to that section, claiming he is the right man for the place.
The article laments Kentucky as a dark ground for family wars and murders. It cites Mrs. Baker who reportedly vowed to claim her eleven sons, hoping their ambition would be to kill White or Howard, signaling no prospect for peace in that region.
Mass reporting show President McKinley greeting the people in Massachusetts while Democratic announcements appear and criticism of Bryan persists. The piece cites travel, naval pensions, and political commentary from various papers.
The Bradford Era notes that Crawford County Prohibitionists have fielded a complete county slate for the upcoming elections. The report highlights a united lineup across county offices as the party seeks to expand its influence.
New York Central and Hudson River Railway offers 1000 mile books for sale at all division and passenger stations. The passes are valid on New York Central and its branches as well as West Shore Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh lines.
A sequence of property transfers is recorded, listing grantors and grantees across towns such as Youngeville, Clarendon, Conewango, Warren, Youngsville, Elk, Brokenstraw, Spring Creek, and Plant. Amounts range from $1 to $2,500, including estates and individual conveyances.
The Pennsylvania Railroad lists personally conducted tours for summer and early autumn 1899. Northern itinerary covers Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands St Lawrence Montreal Quebec Roberval Lake St John Saguenay Au Sable Chasm Lakes Champlain George Saratoga and a Hudson Highlands daylight ride July 22 to Aug 7. Rates 125 dollars Aug 12 to 25 with similar points plus Roberval and Saguenay excluded. Also 100 dollars round trip from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington with proportional rates from other points. A five day Gettysburg Luray and Washington trip September 16 costs 25 from New York 22 from Philadelphia with proportional rates elsewhere. An eleven day tour to Gettysburg Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Virginia Hot Springs Richmond and Washington October 19 costs 65 from New York 63 from Philadelphia with proportional rates. For itineraries contact ticket agents or Geo W Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from line points to Richmond at a single fare round trip for the International Convention dates July 13 to 16. Tickets on sale July 11 to 13, valid to July 31, with extensions possible to August 15 for extra 50 cents if deposited with the Richmond joint agent before July 28. Stopover allowed in Washington on return for ten days.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co will sell excursion tickets from points on its line to Detroit at a single fare round trip. Tickets are valid July 3 4 5 and may be used to return by July 15, with a $0.50 extension option if deposited with the joint agent in Detroit before July 12 to extend return to August 15.
The National Education Association convention in Los Angeles, July 11 to 14, prompts excursion ticket sales by the Pennsylvania Railroad from points along its line. Round trip single fare plus a $2 membership fee, sale period June 24 to July 7, with return validity stamped in Los Angeles until September 5. Apply to ticket agents for details.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co will sell special excursion tickets to Mt Gretna from New York Washington Baltimore Frederick Canandaigua and intermediate points for the Pennsylvania Chautauqua July 4 to August 10. Tickets on sale June 25 to August 10 and valid for return through August 15.
D A V and P Bark announce summer excursion fares to Chautauqua Lake Lily Dale Jamestown and Niagara Falls for June 15 to September 15 1899. Rates vary by destination and day with return validity through October 15 and stamps required for Lily Dale. Tickets use Falconer route and Boat Landing connection via Chautauqua Steamboat Co. H Parry general agent Buffalo NY.
The W N Y P R R will run a low rate excursion to the Thousand Islands on Saturday July 1 departing Warren at 10 10 am. Round trip fare six dollars with ten day return validity. Travel via Rochester using New York Central to Clayton arriving about 6 am. Sleeping car space possible with advance space. inquire via railroad agents or Excursion Manager S B Newton Buffalo.
Knights of St John announce annual convention in Cleveland on June 26. Tickets on Nickel Plate road for June 25 and 26, good round trip until June 29. One fare for round trip on fast express trains. Visit the Forest City. ask agents for details.
Nickel Plate Road offers a June 24 to July trip to Los Angeles for the National Education Association convention. One fare plus two dollars round trip. Tickets available through Nickel Plate agents.
An advertisement promising a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion touts a nerve tonic from South America. It claims immediate relief from the first dose and assures safety and consistent results, sold by Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
National Educational Association holds its convention in Los Angeles California from July 11 to 14. Travel via Nickel Plate road offers a trio of fast Express trains daily and premium dining car service. Rates are described as low and agents are available.
Philadelphia dispatch notes state GOP leaders, led by John P. Elkin, plan to hold the Pennsylvania state convention in late August at Harrisburg to select candidates for treasurer, supreme bench, and superior court amid intra party contests and insurgent challenges.
New York money on call 2 2% percent with prime mercantile paper at 3 3% percent. Sterling exchange bids 4.8754 for demand and 4.85 for 60 days. Produce markets show flour prices for winter pat ents and Minnesota patents, rye flour and cornmeal ranges, oats and barley values, pork at 10.50 to 10.75, butter and cheese quotes, eggs at 1.15 to 1.5 per dozen various markets.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co offers excursion tickets from PA DE and MD to Gettysburg for a single fare round trip. Tickets on sale June 30 and July 1. return validity through July 5. The Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Association promotes forest protection and wildlife preservation across the state, urging support and legal measures for birds and game.
Advertises cash trade at G C G M M with heavy emphasis on low prices and high quality. Lists tea and coffee varieties with prices, plus canned goods such as tomatoes corn salmon peaches starch soap and molasses. Encourages shoppers to act now to save money.
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