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Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1897

Page

2

Warren county GOP slate announced for 1897 primaries

The announcement lists candidates for Sheriff Prothonotary Coroner and delegates to the Republican State Convention from Warren county. George W. Peck Eldred Township John H. Fuellhart Warren Frank M. Knapp Warren Dr W S Perce Warren A Dunn Tidioute A F Crossman Clarendon Boro D A Arird Warren John Siggins Tidioute. Primaries March 13 Return Convention March 15.

George W. Peck Eldred Township Warren County John H. Fuellhart Frank M. Knapp Warren, Pa W. 5. Perrce Warren A. Dunn Tidioute A. F. Crossman Clarendon Boro D. A. Arird John Siggins

Primaries in Warren County Call for Strong Party Vote

The article urges Republicans in Warren County to attend the March 13 primary and vote for preferred candidates for Sheriff Prothonotary Coroner State Delegate and other offices. It discusses two Sheriff candidates Geo W Peck and John H Fuellhart and criticizes moneyed influence in state politics while endorsing Dunn Crossman and opposing Arird and Siggins in the delegate fight.

Warren County Geo. W. Peck Eldred John H. Fuellhart Warren Knapp W. Peirce U. S Business Men’s League Pennsylvania Chas A. Stebbins Coudersport Wanny Messrs Dunn Crossman Arird and Siggins Quay Penrose Combine and Business Men’s League The Mail Wanamaker League Combine Stebbins & Co Arird Messrs. Dunn and

McKinley Arrives in Washington Amid Large Welcome

President McKinley and party reached Washington on Tuesday at 11 oclock after a seven car special train leaving Canton Monday evening amid enthusiastic demonstrations. A 200000 strong crowd filled the city and 25000 in the inaugural procession, with Major McKinley addressing well wishes and pledging unselfish services to the country.

McKinley Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Canton Major McKinley Cleveland White House

The Good Roads Movement Advances With State Bills

Good roads bills are before legislatures in twelve states, all proposing a state highway commission. New Jersey leads in progress, with a plan sharing costs among the state, landowners, and counties. The state has built or contracted over 300 miles of improved road and spent $1,400,000 in six years while the state pays about $466,595 of its one third share.

New Jersey

Senator Penrose Swells in Washington Visit

Senator Penrose visited Washington last week and made a favorable impression in the Senate before visiting the Clerk of the House. The Pennsylvania delegation gathered for handshakes and compliments, praising Penrose as an accomplished young legislator and a brilliant addition to the Senate.

Penrose Washington Senate House Clerk of Major McDowell Pennsylvania

Banquet Honoring Senator Penrose Draws 600 Guests

A Philadelphia banquet last Friday night honored Senator Penrose with over 600 attendees. Speakers included Senator Penrose, State Senate President McCarrell, Congressman Hooker, Cannon, Grosvenor, Woodmansee, and State League President Sobel, representing several states and groups.

Senator Penrose Philadelphia McCarrell State Senate Congressman Hooker New York Cannon Ilinois Grosvenor Ohio Woodmansee National League of Republican Clubs Sobel State League

Final session of 54th Congress emphasizes thrift and halted projects

The final session stressed economy with careful public spending. Speaker Reed and House leaders urged restraint as no new public buildings were begun and no new battleships launched. Bradford's proposed public building is described as a doomed project, still a castle in the air.

Reed Bradford

Bill to Represent US at Future International Monetary Conference Passes House

The bill, reported by Hon. C. W. Stone, to represent the United States at future international monetary conferences, passed the House last Friday by 279 to 3 after a lively two hour debate. It previously passed the Senate and now awaits the President's signature.

House C. W. Stone United States Senate

Miss Susan B. Anthony celebrated 78th birthday in Rochester

Susan B. Anthony marked her 78th birthday in Rochester New York with a large turnout as the celebrated reformer’s long public career and persistence in speaking earned her broad fame and admiration.

Susan B. Anthony Rochester N. Y

Cleveland fortune tops one million in presidential years

Mr. Cleveland has accumulated wealth during his presidency, estimated upward of one million dollars. The Clevelands own a handsome home in Princeton New Jersey where they reside during terms.

Cleveland Clevelands Princeton N. J

King George of Greece Beckons for Backing

The Greek monarch is praised for bold defiance of European powers and is urged to gain solid support rather than mere sympathy from the world.

George Greece Europe

General Alger Seeks Rest Confidence and Peace

General Alger advocates rest confidence and peace as essential for the country. The remark is praised as fitting for a Secretary of War, underscoring his qualifications for the role.

Alger

Forty McKinley Era Representatives in Congress

The passage notes that forty members of the upcoming Congress previously served with McKinley. It observes the new President will not bear the burden of Congress alone but will have congressional support at his back.

McKinley Congress

McKean County Republicans set primaries and convention

The Republicans of McKean County will hold their primaries on Saturday April 10 and their convention the following April 13 at Smethpo.

McKean County Smethpo

Goodbye Grover Ends Era of Prosperity

The era of protection and prosperity ends as Grover’s tenure concludes after four years. The transition marks a new phase for the nation, with supporters noting stability while critics call for policy changes.

From Cleveland to McKinley Transition Voices

The N Y Sun reviews Grover Cleveland’s presidency and lists unsettled issues for the McKinley era including revenue needs honest tariff a vigorous foreign policy and revived business prosperity The piece condemns Cleveland for deficits and policy vacillation and predicts difficult days ahead for the next administration with a stern epitaph for Cleveland.

Cleveland McKinley Grover Cleveland United States William McKinley N.Y. Sun the Sun Cleveland Times

Selfishness and Crime of Christian Countries

A critical editorial condemns European powers for inaction over Turkish rule in Crete and the Cuban crush by Spain. It argues Christian nations ignore mass suffering while Greece acts, calls out American aloofness, and predicts a future reckoning for Spain, Turkey, and bystanders.

Europe Abdul Hamid America Greece Crete Guba Spain Inquisition Cuba Turkey Philadelphia Telegraph

Harrisburg Letter on 1897 Capitol Plans and Party Strife

A Harrisburg letter from March 2, 1897, outlines expectations for an early finish to the current legislative session, despite obstacles. It notes revenue gaps, a proposed new Capitol, a 1897–1898 revenue of 19 million dollars versus 28.57 million in requests, and a pending report on Philadelphia municipal affairs. It also covers legislative proposals on horse racing pools, Wanamaker and anti-Quay factions, and Governor Hastings veto on using Pennsylvania workers for Capitol construction, with sessions adjourned to await Washington inauguration.

Hageissure Marshall Senatorial Committee Philadelphia Gibson Erie Wanamaker North McKean Quay House Chris Kauffman Harrisburg Gov. Hastings Pennsylvania Capitol Senate Washington

Free trade critique urges kept American wages and industry

The Washington Post is cited arguing that buying abroad transfers money abroad with the goods, while buying domestically yields both the goods and cash. The text urges imposing duties to maintain American wage standards and preserve the nation’s vast free trade area and market.

Washington Post

Governor seeks citizen views on new Capitol funding

Governor Hastines plans to consult distinguished citizens for views on a new Capitol and funding to cover extraordinary expenses. He intends to inform the Legislature after the inauguration recess and begin rebuilding arrangements promptly.

Hastines State House Harrisburg

Dangers of the Grip Warn of Pneumonia Risk

An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a sure preventive against pneumonia from la grippe and promises a permanent cure faster than other treatments. It notes widespread use and lists Morris & Mullen in Warren and P. B. Canfield in Corydon selling 25 and 50 cent sizes.

Chamberlain Morris & Mullen, Warren P. B. Canfield Corydon

Ban derium of Hungary leads Scribner's March issue

Richard Harding Davis showcases his pictorial skill in The Band erium of Hungary a vivid pageant from Budapest marking Hungary's thousandth year as a kingdom. The issue also offers extensive other readable content and a first magazine account of the spectacle.

Richard Harding Davis Banderium Hungary March Scribner’s Budapest Scribner's

Wilson tariff deficit and surplus prospects noted

A Washington dispatch states the Wilson tariff law, thirty months old on February 28, has produced a total deficit of 130 million dollars, averaging 144 thousand dollars per day. The piece notes McKinley and the Republican Congress could shift from deficiency to surplus.

Washington Dispatch McKinley Congress

Forest reserves expanded by presidential action on Washington's Birthday

President Cleveland added 21.38 million acres to forest reserves, joining Harrison's 18 million acres. A commission of experts selected the sites, creating thirteen reservations across the Western states, mainly along the Pacific slope.

Cleveland Washington Harrison Pacific

Record corn exports smash previous US totals

Last week over 6 million bushels of corn were exported from the United States breaking all records by a wide margin. The move indicates that substantially more American maize will be sold in Europe this year than in any similar period before.

United States Europe

Cincinnati giant A A Powell tops world in size and fame

A A Powell of Cincinnati is described as the world’s tallest man at 7 feet 254 inches, weighing 272 pounds. He wears a No 10 glove a 714 hat and a No 12 shoe and previously received a gold watch from Queen Victoria during show business. He now works as a salesman.

A. A. Powell Cincinnati Queen Victoria

McKinley Letter Favours Sound Money In New York Meeting

A Business Men's Republican and Sound Money Association meeting in New York reads President-elect McKinley’s letter arguing for sound money and opposition to cheap money. The piece asserts that cheap money impoverishes nations while sound money sustains credit and prosperity, citing global examples and endorsing national honor.

New York City Business Men Republican Ami Sound Money Association McKinley Tts Phila. Times

Weather at Washington Inauguration Days Through History

A historical note compares past inaugural weather in Washington for presidents from Lincoln to McKinley Hobart. It recalls cold bright days, wet sleeves, gales, umbrellas and slush, linking conditions to ceremony mood and public comfort.

Capitol City McKinley Hobart Washington Lincoln Grant Hayes Garfield Cleveland Harrison

Revival of prosperity cited in Missouri marriage licenses

Missouri papers report a revival of prosperity in the marriage license industry and note hopeful signs for the sector. Other items mention Georgia likely not exhibiting at the Nashville centennial, a $30,000 damage suit settled for $500 with attorney’s share, New York proposing a deer protection bill, Harvard’s 450000 bound volumes plus thousands of manuscripts, Kansas chief justices including David Martin, and a Santa Fe train delay due to a snowdrift with oysters and eggs served to passengers. Vienna to begin producing its own gas after a long contract period ending 1889, the city’s bid to beat the old works price leading to the company’s capitulation.

Missouri Georgia Nashville New York Harvard University Kansas David Martin Justice Martin Santa Fe Dodge City Kan Vienna

Notable Figures in Arts and Politics Across States and Europe

G C Clemens, newly named Kansas supreme court reporter, is Mark Twain’s cousin. Anne Whitney donates 12 acres on the Androscoggin river to the Appalachian club. Maryland’s governor becomes the first in years born outside the state. Historic governors Pattison Biggs Lloyd hailed from Maryland’s eastern shore. Johann Strauss debuts The Goddess of Reason operetta in Vienna. Massachusetts seeks to repair Old Ironsides, urging action in Congress. Old Navy frigate Constitution sits at Portsmouth naval yard in poor condition.

G. C. Clemens Kansas Supreme Court Mark Twain Anne Whitney Androscoggin River Appalachian Club Maryland Pennsylvania Delaware Gov Pattison Gov. Biggs Gov. Lloyd Johann Strauss Reason Willner and Buchbinder Vienna Theater An der Wien Congressman Fitzgerald Massachusetts Massachusetts Historical Society Constitution Portsmouth New Hampshire) Navy Yard

General merchants listed in Sugar Grove Township records

A fragmented list of local businesses and shopkeepers in Sugar Grove Township and Chandlers Valley, including groceries, flour and feed, general merchandise, hardware, and drugs. Names include Stryker and Reeves, Green, J. M., and Houghnot, with various post office designations and town references.

Conene P. B General Merchanan Stryker and Reeves P. O Turney O. White Jay Jay Corydon Eral - Iyry P.O Gen Me Green J. M General Merchand Bennett, D.J Ackley P General Merchandise Hale Ackley P. O Young and Clark,Ackley P. O Caapesabanies Houghnot, J. E. and Company Russell P. O General Merchances Clark, A. A W. A Esapteay Russell H. T Gro- Hatton J. C Akeley, T. i Miller J. B Cherry Grove General Merchandee Ee Johnson W. D General Merchantse Beebe C Groceries Wilson and Wade Chandlers General Merchan Darling F. L. and Co Chandlers Valley Palmer I. D Woodard E. G E. and Son McDonald Bros Mickelson Mra Abbott Brothers Wits, A Lewis, RA. H D. L Offerle UC. G Langdale Carnes Malone James T DeLong &Co Dixson F. H Schwabendauer John Thomas Humphrey Gregory B. G Rina and Stevens Sam D. W General Merchan- Pbib Cagewell and McKeon Bilberberg Metzger Ee Ivs Oeraig Watson E. Cook Garfield M.renee Brownell Trushel and Shaw Anderson, F Groceries Groceries Groceries and Orr And Company Groceae Airiie M Creceresseeeeeen Menkes Evetephveestenae Saniebeeeery Avestes J.A Boots and Smith AS “Furniture Strickland G. H Allien S. E Boots and Shoes Anderson and Salyer Wendelboe N. K Br Joseph Russell Post Gorydon Post Fuller He & Kinzua Skinner G. W Ee Post Woll Ereay Valley Rand Valley Sugar Grove Wiggins Eye Youngsville Post Peterson Charles Sheiticla Post Oscar Hanchell N.eto Eae Carenton Samuel, Warren

Global Bicycle Facts and Policy Shifts Across Cities

The report notes Japan hosting four bicycle factories in Kyoto Yokohama and Tokyo two in Tokyo. San Francisco street cars test devices to carry bicycles for five cent rides. Massachusetts mulls a one year imprisonment minimum for bicycle thefts at the next legislature session. L A W president backs admitting pro riders to the league in a separate class. The Boston and New York bicycle clubs are highlighted as pioneers. Most races will use triplets for pacing. Wooden bicycle rims require 2.5 feet of lumber per wheel and imply 6 million feet of rock Elm annually.

Japan Kioto Yokohama Tokio San Francisco Massachusetts Boston Bicycle Club New York

Curious Facts From The World Anew

A collection of varied curiosities notes policemen in Vienna must swim row and telegraph, Britain pays the British Museum 55000 yearly for 142 years, a Japan house costs 20 dollars monthly with two servants, Cholock cascade Yosemite is 2634 feet high, fossilized fish beds found at 8000 feet in Colorado, cats smell in sleep and wake instantly at meat scent, and the oldest will from Kahum Egypt is at least 4000 years old with modern probate wording.

Vienna British Museum Great Britain Japan Yosemite Cal Colorado Petrie Kahum Egypt

Prize and plans for science advances voiced

Prof Behring wins the Rinecker prize at the University of Wurzburg for anti toxine diphtheria treatment. A ethnographical museum will be founded at Budapest. An international botanical garden to be established at Palermo under Prof Borzi. Prussia votes 50 000 marks for Roentgen ray research to aid institutes and scientists with apparatus and experiments.

Behring University of Wurzburg Buda-Pesth Palermo Borzi Ministry of Public Instruction

Notable Insurances and Society Notes Across Europe

King Humbert of Italy holds Europe’s largest life policy exceeding 7.5 million dollars while the late Czar Alexander III carried 5 million. Miss Moya Hennessy, newly married in Paris to Viscount Leon de Jauze, traces matrilineal descent to Timothy Mather, an Increase Mather elder brother. Senator Sherman lauds a renowned newspaper reporter, and Minnie Hauk recalls early life in Sumner before fame and a concert at Atchison.

King Humbert Italy Europe Alexander III Moya Hennessy Paris Viscount Leon de Jauze Timothy Mather Increase Mather John Sherman Minnie Hauk Atchison Globe Sumner

Fashion Notes from The Season on Bargains and Styles

Black risle thread stockings offered at six pairs for one dollar and veils priced at a quarter in dotted net with narrow frill. Black kid slippers gain evening wear favor over silk or satin, skirts feature black satin duchesse at 68 cents per yard, 23 inch width. Leather belts fade. summer belts adopt ribbon with jeweled or filigree buckles. Latest shirt waists show yoke backs and box plaits, leg of mutton sleeves, detachable collars and cuffs turned back.

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