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Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1897

Page

2

Warren county Republican primaries yield strong ticket

The Warren county Republican primary results are detailed with praise for the orderly contest. The piece notes the sheriff and state delegates races, endorsement of incumbents, and praise for local GOP unity amid calls for continued fiscal reform and a sturdy national leadership.

New Congressman Election Set for April 20 1897

Gov Hastings issues writs to Mer cer Lawrence Beaver and Butler counties to call a special election on April 20 1897 to fill the late James J Davidson seat. Mercer nominates Henry Robinson William C Haus and Harry Watson. Lawrence backs Thomas W Philips. Butler has J B Showalter unopposed. Beaver lists Wallace Reeves Townsend Holt and Mechling with an unpredictable outcome.

Hastings Mercer Lawrence Beaver Butler James J. Davidson Mercer County Henry Robinson William C. Haus Sharon Harry Watson Greenville Thomas W. Philips the County J. B. Showalter Beaver County Chas. Wallace John Reeves C. C. Townsend J. L. Holt M. H. Mechling

Tariff Law Fears Spur Importers to Withdraw Goods

The belief a tariff law will pass quickly drives importers to pull large quantities of wool woolens and tobacco from bond. The aim of the bill is to curb the rush of goods headed for the United States before enactment and tax them. The McKinley act shows the danger of floodgates and delayed labor protection.

The Value of a Home Newspaper to Families

A newspaper exchange argues the loss of a local paper deprives families of education and entertainment. It stresses that mothers, fathers, and children miss reading about local people and incidents, and that a home newspaper cultivates reading in children.

Editor Smiley Praises State Senator Shortt in Harrisburg

From Harrisburg, Editor Smiley of the Franklin Citizen commends State Senator C. M. Shortt as a quick energetic worker. He is not given to much talking but effective when needed and is a hard worker always in his place and popular in the Senate.

Smiley The Franklin Citizen Harrisburg C. M. Shortt Shortt Senate

Populist Convention in Denver Sees Fights and Scuffles

Reports describe a rough gathering in Denver Colorado last Saturday with heated clashes among delegates including men and women trading insults. A notable incident involved Mrs Reed and Miss Holmes allegedly caressing Mr Akers and tearing out part of his beard during a chaotic exchange.

Denver Colorado

Palmer Named Public Printer by McKinley

Friends report President McKinley will appoint Hon. Frank W. Palmer of Chicago as Public Printer. Palmer served faithfully under President Harrison and is regarded as the one man for the post.

McKinley Frank W. Palmer Chicago Palmer Harrison Joseph Russell Post Mechinioek Corydon Fuller J. C Kinzua Skinner G. W Columbus Woll Grand Vv Valley Frank A. D Sugar Grove Gleason, Lavine

Fitzsimmons Defeats Gorbett In St Patrick's Nevada Bout

On St Patrick's Day Fitzsimmons secured a win over Gorbett in Nevada. The bout highlighted the main event with Fitzsimmons achieving the decisive victory.

Fitzsimmons Gorbett Nevada

Governor Hastings outlines plan for new Pennsylvania Capitol

The governor sent a message to the Pennsylvania Legislature proposing a brick main Capitol building with fireproof brick stone and iron construction in colonial style. He suggests using at least 550000 dollars, with 200000 already from old Capitol insurance, and completing by January 1 1899. He seeks an act of assembly to authorize rebuilding and direct contracting for the project.

Gov. Hastings Pennsylvania Capitol General Assembly Department of Internal Affairs Agricultural Department Adjutant General’s Office Banking Insurance Commonwealth

Bishop Doane Urges Limited Divorce Reform

The Albany diocese bishop writes to the New York Herald on divorce legislation. He doubts uniform laws across states and warns federal action might lower moral tone in states with good laws. He advocates teaching marriage as divine and allowing divorce only for unfaithfulness.

Doane Albany Protestant Episcopal Church New York Herald

Mother McKinley Returns Home After Washington Trip

The mother of President McKinley arrived in Canton Ohio on March 12 in good health. She enjoyed the Washington ceremony and the capitol trip, accompanied by her daughter Helen and Capt H C Heistand military aide. She is driven to East Tuscarawas street and expresses happiness to be home. Captain Heistand will ship some of the President’s personal effects to Washington and store the rest. A tenant will take the President’s house on April 1.

Canton Ohio McKinley Washington Capitol Mother McKinley Helen H. C. Heistand U.S.A East Tuscarawas Street

Nation Accepts Inaugural Address as Honest and Clear

The Washington Star reports broad public confidence in the President after his inaugural address. Voters view him as capable and sincere, promising to back his policies and give them a fair trial early in his term.

Washington Star

Women seek diplomatic posts amid foreign mission chorus

Miss Ricker of New Hampshire seeks appointment as minister to Colombia and Miss Weed of Iowa applies for a European consulate. Law does not forbid a woman in such posts, but foreign governments may doubt receiving an envoy of that sex. They remain cautious on the issue.

Miss Ricker New Hampshire Republic of Colombia Weed Iowa

Record Runs 30 Trains For Inauguration On Time

The Pennsylvania Railroad handled about 30 trains for the inauguration and sent them to destination on schedule time, a feat unmatched by any road. Adding 20 extra sections while maintaining near on time performance is a major undertaking for a major carrier.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania

Stebbins Ticket Knocks Out in Warren County

Kane Republican notes that the Stebbins ticket was decisively beaten in Warren County last Saturday. It adds that Boodle failed to sway Republicans in the neighboring area and their longtime loyalties remain fixed. The piece mentions the combine’s collapse and a funeral planned for April 10 in McKean County.

Stebbins Warren County Boodle McKean County Kane Republican

Woolen mills in Paseoag resume after year idle

In Rhode Island all woolen mills in the Paseoag section are back in operation after a year of idleness. William Orrell, a prominent manufacturer, says the outlook for woolen manufacturing is better than it has been for three or four years.

Rhode Island Paseoag William Orrell

One Process Exhibition Shows After Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight

The article notes that several devices such as the vitascope spectroscope magniscope and projectograph are used to present moving pictures in a single process exhibition. After the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight the great mill will host an exhibition on many stages using these scopes.

Market Rumors Fade as Silver Dips and Wheat Rises

Silver sits near its lowest level while wheat reaches a high mark and seems set to advance. The old idea of silver and wheat being bound together is now silent, as the silver issue appears dead, whether temporarily or for good.

Populist Legislature Faces Bribery Accusations This Year

A Seattle Post-Intelligencer report notes Populist lawmakers have repeatedly faced corruption allegations and bribery charges within the year, reflecting ongoing internal and public scrutiny of their activities.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Inger­so ll Declines Debate With Sam Jones

Bos Ingersoll declines to meet Sam Jones in a public debate. The exchange hints at differing visions, with Sam offering a foretaste of a country Robert does not trust.

Bos” Ingersoll Sam” Jones Robert Sam

Inaugural impressions show a cordial White House tone

Meadville Journal notes a contrast between Cleveland and McKinley in appearance and spirit. Early weeks reveal a welcoming reception by Senators and Representatives from both parties, with McKinley’s message to Congress marked by kindly sentiments and a push for united action. Prominent leaders Quay, Platt, and Speaker Reed endorse a cooperative path for the extra session and beyond.

Congress Ddth McKinley Reed Alex. McDowell Washington Meadville Journal Cleveland White House Senate Pennsylvania New York Messrs Quay Platt Republican Party

Books and Authors Readings From Old Journal Pieces

George W. Cable takes the editorship of Current Literature. Howells recalls his youth while discussing his work. The Dickens Concordance nears press. Emerson clings to Browning as poet or not. Mme Roge teases reminiscences of Longfellow and poems. Hawthorne’s youth magazines satire sermons. Barrie’s Auld Licht Idylls linked to Holmes. Wilcox compared with Corelli in London salons. Kipling favors outdoor life and private reserve. Hildegarde Hawthorne begins mystical stories. Irving praised New York as a lively Manhattons city. Dumas in Switzerland drew a mushroom sketch. innkeeper returned with umbrella.

George W. Cable W. D. Howells Emerson Browning Mme Adolphe Roge Charlotte Fiske Bates Longfellow Hawthorne Barrie Holmes Thrums Dean Ramsay Ella Wheeler Wilcox Marie Corelli London Jane Kipling Hildegarde Hawthorne Julian Hawthorne Washington Irving New York Wall Street the Battery Dumas Switzerland

Morocco sultan hires Aberdeen bagpipe player for court

A Aberdeen musician has been engaged to play the bagpipes at the sultan of Morocco's court. A 30 by 15 foot mosaic map of Palestine was found in a village between Salt and Kerak, east of the Jordan, dating to the fifth century.

Morocco Palestine Salt Kerak Jordan Spain Olongapo Philippine Islands Great Britain Manchester Glasgow Woking Bermudas

Industrial and Commercial Developments Ahead

Vessels under construction at lake shipyards total nearly 3 million dollars in value, up from 2 million a year ago. A Missouri mule dealer earned 250 to 300 dollars per mule on shipments to Johannesburg. Denmark’s egg exports have surged from 600 000 annually to about 111 million, trading mainly with England. The Cairo Tramways company won a concession to build to the Pyramids and to fill the Khaliq canal, with a line over it to improve sanitation and reduce malaria.

Lake Shipyards Johannesburg South Africa Denmark England Cairo Tramways Company Pyramids Khaliq Canal Cairo

Thoughts for Each Day Brought by Aesop?

A compact early 19th century aphorism set notes moral flaws and practical views on wealth. The piece contrasts thrift, gratitude, and kindness, warning that money challenges character and that generosity complements financial gain. It ends with a quip about hope and bankers.

New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief

Relief in six hours claims the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy targets bladder and kidney pain, backache, and urinary passage discomfort for both men and women, with rapid relief from water retention and pain. Sold by Noyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania.

Noyes Drug Store Warren

McKinley Urges Joint Session on Revenue and Debt

President McKinley calls Congress to an extraordinary session to fix federal finances. He cites three-year deficits, rising debt, and shrinking gold reserves, urging rapid passage of a bold tariff to restore revenues and fund pensions and debt service.

Congress of the United States Secretary of the Treasury Congress Postal Service Treasury Wm. McKinley Executive Mansion

Pennsylvania Legislature Moves To Reform Bills In Session

Harrisburg March 16 1897 the Legislature in working trim plans two daily House sessions and extended Senate hours. Reform bills progress while many bad measures are killed. Quay reforms advance with civil service and state funds interest law debated. Local projects include bridges over 30 feet and hospital sewage disposal funds. Rheumatism cure ad ends the note.

Harrisburg House Senate Republican State Committee Civil Service Board Flinn Allegheny Grady Philadelphia Quay Stewart Pittsburg Mitchell Jefferson Pennsylvania Business Men’s Association Wanamaker United States Matthew Stanley Quay John Wanamaker Col. Quay Keystone Representative Catshall Crawford County Harris

Cripple Creek Editor Praises Cough Remedy

After a severe cold followed Cripple Creek fire, editor G. B. Henderson recounts using three small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to cure the cough and cold. Sold by Morris and Mullen in Warren and P. B. Canfield in Corydon.

Frank Dolson Salt Ste. Marie Mich Chamberlain Morris & Mullen Warren P. B. Canfield Corydon Cripple Creek G. B. Henderson Daily Advertiser Morris & Mullen, Warren

Oldest Man Dies in Mexico Aged 154

The oldest living man died in Guad alajara Mexico. Born in Spain in 1742 he was reportedly 154 years old. Church records from Valladolid Spain documented his birth and baptism.

Guadalajara Mexico Spain Valladolid

Cambridge Springs Electric Telegraph and Telephone Company Charter

An application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on April 9 1887 for a charter of the Cambridge Springs Electric Telegraph and Telephone Company. The company plans to construct maintain and operate telephone lines exchanges and messenger naval business in Crawford Erie and Warren counties under the 1874 act and supplements.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Cambridge Prings Electric Telegraph and Telephon Company Messenger and Neval Crawford, Erie and Warren Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania Iller

Administration Notice for Willis A. Mitchell Estate

Letters of Administration on the estate of Willis A. Mitchell late of Warren Borough Warren County Pennsylvania have been granted to F. E. Herzell Administrator. Creditors urged to pay promptly and all claims presented for settlement authenticated. February 25 1897. Warren Pennsylvania.

Willis A. Mitchell Warren, Warren Co F. E. Hertzel Warren, Penn’a T. A. Debonis Russell, Pa

Local merchants listed in Bear Lake Borough notice

A notice to Bear Lake Borough lists numerous retail firms and post office entries across Corydon and surrounding townships. It names general merchandise stores, hardware and groceries, drugs, fertilizer, and office entries amid a district commerce directory with several post offices and addresses.

Canfield P. B General Merchandise P. O. Cotyaond Stryker and Reeves P.o. Corydon J. M P. O Jay Corydon P.o Clawson, &. J Corydon P. O Everts E. D Hard- Pein Ghai Byers J. W Cornplanter P. O Green Cornplanter Is. Erickson Fred Dugall P. O Revere Whitney I. A Pittsfield P. O Ayers C. B Pittsfield P.o Connely S. 8 Pittsfield Andrews E. R Garland Watt Bros Garland P. O Creresenceeseeseese and Bender, Snyder and Friedman Dry Goods Garland Pp. O T. D Torpedo Ps Morrvis C. L Gara Post Office

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