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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
2
The piece argues McKinley and Reed form a strong presidential ticket with Ohio and Maine likely to beat rivals. Reed is praised as a potential U.S. Senate president who would curb lengthy speeches. Thomas B. remains silent on the ticket while Pennsylvania might blaze for it.
Senator Quay as chairman of the Republican State Committee appoints ex state treasurer H. K. Boyer to lead the Republican Executive Committee replacing Frank Willing Leach. Leach had angered the “old man” with his remarks before the Harrisburg convention. Leach opposes Boies Penrose who is favored to become Senator.
Friends of Major McKinley remain confident he will win the presidency as support for him spreads across the country. Senator Cameron, quoted in Philadelphia, says he is not a candidate for president or senator and claims this is not a free silver year.
Gov Morton signs the Greater New York bill making New York the biggest city by Jan 1, 1898. The new territory covers about 300 square miles, roughly the size of Chicago and Philadelphia combined, with a current population near three million.
Bradford reports sharp overseas gains with coatings exports rising from 1.2 million to 7.5 million dollars and "stuff goods" from 2.2 million to 8.4 million. Local endorsement of Democratic tariff policy highlighted as favorable.
The wheat outlook this year is much brighter than last year at this time and better than any year since 1891, offering hopeful prospects for farmers and the nation.
Opponents of Gov. McKinley press the money question to challenge him but his past statements show clear opposition to free silver. He argues the United States must have the best money, and his party will not run on a free coinage platform.
The article argues the tariff question is the dominant issue in the national election and that McKinley’s appeal rests on tariff protection. It urges restoring protective duties, revenue balance, reciprocity, shipping support, defense funding, and public works to revive prosperity and sideline the silver debate.
Senator Hill ended five days of remarks last Friday opposing a committee to probe last year bond issues. The Senate passed the resolution 51 to 6, authorizing the inquiry. The committee will be named and the country will learn why the Morgan syndicate was allowed to earn money on those bond floats.
A stern judge in Rome New York last week sentenced three eighteen year old boys found guilty of wrecking a passenger train on the Central road last fall. One received life imprisonment and the other two forty years each in state's prison. The judge said such punishment ought to have a good effect.
Michael Nisbet aged 67 died in Philadelphia on May Tth from Brights disease. A native of Philadelphia he became a Mason in 1854 and held almost every office in Pennsylvania Masonry, serving as Grand Master in 1879 and 1880 and Grand Secretary since 1880.
The May issue of The Chautauquan offers high order literature, entertaining and instructive content. It promises no trash, only good, useful reading for discerning readers.
A note in the period piece states the United States will be represented in Cuba by Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, described as warlike, who is expected to advise Spain on governance in the region.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces two low rate excursions to Atlantic City from Buffalo Elmira and intermediate stations August 6 and 20. Return within ten days. Rates: 10 dollars from Buffalo and Erie 6 dollars from Elmira and Renovo. Route via New Delaware River Bridge offers all rail direct to the shore. Times and exact rates to be published later.
The text notes McKinley’s strong position across multiple states including New Hampshire Vermont New York Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois Minnesota Nebraska and Kentucky highlighting his growing dominance as a Republican candidate. It also cites partisan debate over Treasury insolvency and Democratic obstruction in Congress with broader commentary from the Washington Post and Phila Times.
Commander Walker and Commander Cumings issue orders urging nationwide Memorial Day rites. They call May 30 a sacred day to honor fallen patriots with flowers, flags, and public ceremonies, stressing remembrance, loyalty, and civic duty.
Practical advice on maintaining harmony at home urging patience and kindness toward a wife. The piece suggests avoiding a clouded brow and mentions the value of a gentle word. It also promotes keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home and notes it is sold by local merchants Morris & Mullen, Warren, P. B. Canfield, Corydon.
A historic alert promotes American Nergine as the universal remedy for stomach indigestion and weakness. The note claims it prevents cancerous growths and asserts the cure is effective in all stomach ailments, urging readers to use the product.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets to Washington for the Fifteenth International Convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor from July 6 to 8. Return at a single fare, good until July 15, extendable to July 31 if certified by Washington agent before 6:00 PM July 14. Details on rates and schedules available from ticket agents.
Special rates via Nickel Plate Road to Ottawa Kansas on May 17 21 and 22 for the Annual Dunkard's Convention. Tickets may be extended thirty days by depositing them with the Joint. The Popular Low Line will furnish errands.
Prices charged by Warren dealers for staples include apples per bushel at 12.9.9 and 138118 bushels noted. Sugar, coffee, granulated flour and white wheat rye corn meal and molasses per gallon are listed with figures, though many entries are obscured.
Multiple parcels are advertised for sale by sheriff in Warren County Pennsylvania. Listings include land in Glade and Pittsfield townships with details on boundaries, improvements, and structures such as a stone quarry a two and a half story hotel building and a frame house. Terms require immediate payment and all unsettled bids to be reoffered at 2 PM next day.
Grass Seed a4 ee offers best grade seeds and cheaper shipping. Weekly price quotes will help customers stay posted. Largest dealers in Warren County claim their prices govern all others.
Advert shows Men’s clothing offers with $8.99 suits claiming to outperform any $12.00 rival and $7.99 options equating to $11.00 counterparts. Emphasizes value at the store with bold price comparisons.
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