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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
2
For Congressmen at large, Galusha A Grow of Susquehanna County and Robert H Foerderer of Philadelphia are listed as candidates. The report notes their respective home counties and city affiliation.
The piece argues the Democratic party is split over nominating Bryan and endorsing the Sioux Falls platform. It notes the Populist factions drifting, fears a contradiction if Bryan is nominated or not endorsed, and mentions Democrats urging a Republican candidate like ex-Senator Emery to run for Congress against Sibley.
The piece argues Bryan supporters count on poor harvests to improve political odds while cholera or yellow fever outbreaks would aid Democratic bosses. It notes prosperity under the Republicans has demoralized those gathering in Kansas City to nominate a national ticket.
At a Denver convention last Thursday the Republicans unanimously endorsed President McKinley and pledged party unity in support of his administration. Delegates to the National Convention include Senator Wolcott D M Moffatt W S Stratton and David R C Brown.
The President avoids attending the Rochester ceremony for General Otis to keep chiefs from overshadowing the honored officers. Otis, former Civil War veteran, should take pleasure in Rochester's tribute as his old home.
When you receive flattering announcements from large supply houses, compare in your local store. You will often find the same article cheaper and sometimes better, saving express or freight and supporting home enterprise.
G K Gilbert states in the United States Geological Survey annual report that in 3500 years the Falls of Niagara will be gone the river bed dry and the Great Lakes will drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi. He urges those who have not yet seen the falls to view them now.
The Republican Congress has increased the appropriation for rural free delivery to 1,750,000 dollars. This aims to deliver mail to farmers at their doors, expanding service across rural areas.
The document reports a Democrat appeal urging voters not to be misled by claims that Republicans enacted sound money laws and that the majority in the Senate prevents any change to a debased currency.
The Epworth League observed its eleventh anniversary last Sunday. The organization notes a remarkable membership of 1,750,000 active young men and women, illustrating its influence and reach.
An exchange notes that giving flowers before a funeral yields more happiness than gifts after death, suggesting kinder gestures during life create lasting joy.
Wanamaker declares he does not control North American or Philadelphia and accuses abuses and slander of public officials he dislikes. He is defended by all papers carrying his large advertisement while he bears the costs.
A 62 year old sailor launches a political bid on a Manila Bay platform with strong naval credentials. The candidacy faces rough waters as he navigates reefs and cross currents in a first time transition from sea to public office.
A brief note touts Jacob Keller as a premier outlet for home trade work in Warren. It claims all Ha work is done locally by a first-class team, highlighting quality and neighborhood support.
The Franklin Spectator urges the Democrats to nominate a loyal Democrat rather than Mr Emery. It argues that if the district must choose a Republican, Sibley is preferable for proven service, public spirit, and local welfare. It warns against personal attacks and urges electing a Democrat rather than aiding the Republican faction.
The Pennsylvania Railroad borrows 15 million dollars through Chemical National Bank for one year with renewal option. Debenture collateral is expected, financing $6.6 million for Western New York and Pennsylvania bonds and $6 million for Long Island railroad. The loan may be cancelled when stock increases next year, as dividends rise to 5 percent.
The wage earner gains alongside a Republican revival as farm values lift. Agricultural products last year were worth about 1.5 billion dollars more than the low Cleveland-Wilson era, a 31 percent average rise. Livestock up 38 percent overall. crops up 25 percent. meats and dairy up 40 percent. Horses up one third, cattle ~40 percent, sheep near doubling. Farmland values trend upward with more sales and fewer mortgages as prices improve.
The Mail Office introduces the Mann Wired Envelope as a fresh novelty. Priced no higher than the old style, it invites customers to call, view, and place a trial order.
Reduced to Washington for the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine in Washington D C May 22 24 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell tickets from all line stations to Washington and return at one fare round trip Tickets valid May 19 21 and return May 28 inclusive A through sleeping car from Erie to Washington runs May 20 21 on train 6 4 leaving Erie at 430 am arriving in Washington 745 am
Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from stations west of Baltimore and south of Sunbury to Camden Ind for the Old Order of German Baptist Brethren gathering June 3 to 5 1900. Round trip first class limited fare, sale May 31 to June 3, return by July 5.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers special excursion tickets from western stations and Lancaster Reading to North Manchester Indiana for the German Baptist Brethren meeting from May 29 to June 3 1900. Tickets are valid for return until July 1 and priced at a single first class round trip fare.
Local advertisement touts Jacob Keller the tailor as the best place to buy a suit or overcoat with well priced offerings. Call to see.
The House passed the Nicaragua Canal bill 225 to 85 signaling expansionist policy. Other items include shipping bill prospects, inheritance tax ruling, oleomargarine sales in Pennsylvania, four cent travel pay for discharged officers, and a burst of private pension bills. The census will count city livestock. wireless telegraphy ends. militia funding rises. Krag rifles to equip state troops. Baker’s Chinese exclusion reform bill stalls. Grand Army pension bill expands disability considerations and widows' eligibility. tariff inquiry into oleomargarine ingredients. several budget and internal Revenue items.
J M Siegfried advertises FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE as a remedy for rheumatism by cleansing uric acid from the blood through the kidneys. The claim states healthy kidneys prevent rheumatism and promotes the product as restoring kidney function.
For Parade Day May 22 of the Knights Templar of Pennsylvania Forty seventh Annual Conclave at Wilkesbarre May 21 to 23, 1900, the Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets from all PA stations to Wilkesbarre and back May 21 and 22, return by May 23, limited to one limited first class fare round trip, minimum twenty five cents. Tickets exclude passage on the New York and Chicago Limited Express and allow continuous passage only in each direction.
Distressing stomach weakness and indigestion touted as permanently cured by the masterly power of a tonic. The advertisement claims rapid relief from the first dose and guarantees a world curing remedy. Sold by Hertzel and Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia at one fare with a minimum 50 cents. Tickets on sale June 15 to 19 and valid for travel to June 26. Travel is advertised in connection with the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia.
The Erie Railroad offers excursion one way and round trip tickets to western states at very low rates. From this section rates are cheaper than competing lines. ticket agents provide details maps timetables and rates. Contact D. S. Rowe Corry Pa or F. H. Garfield Jamestown N Y for assistance.
The Mai office features neat and elegant wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs at low prices highlighting refined craftsmanship and affordable rates for events and social occasions.
A collage of brief excerpts covers political debates over Democratic nomination, oil output growth in California, Tutuila becoming a U S protectorate, Bryan's Populist stance, Vesuvius eruptions curtailing tours, the longest word shift to nonintercommunicability, rank origins from British uniforms, a Chicago restaurant Christian themed on Bible principles, New York Central ads touting Manila reach, and patriotic pride in the U S flag abroad.
A collection of quips and anecdotes on prosperity, happiness, drinking, editing, steel wagons, marriage, gambling, ill versus sick, and language curiosities. Notable lines include a Kentucky editor’s jab about a paper’s classification and Rudyard Kipling’s remark amid a Rottingdean dinner chatter.
Henry H. Richards of Willseyville New York describes a year long running sore on his breast that healed after using Banner Salve. He praises the remedy and says he will never be without it in his house. J M Siegfried endorses the product.
Transfers span Warren Glade Farmington Tidioute Spring Creek and other towns. Names include Grindley Gordon Wistrand Blanchard Spaulding Pepke De Rocher Higgins Nesmith Vinton Miles Miles Decker and Kel ley among others with values from 40 to 14100. This item catalogs property exchanges during the period.
The piece presents a candid political asides on party stances and pledges, with a speaker claiming no strong partisan pride yet identifying as a peri Wig. It adds a Magoffin county voter snapshot noting 1,900 voters divided among three prominent families including 94 Howards 87 Patricks and 81 Amets with party splits.
A professor, Wadsworth, created a curved plate photograph covering Orion and nearby sky regions totaling over a thousand square degrees. The plate is projected to contain images of more than 50 000 stars whose positions can be measured. The Indianapolis and Detroit papers noted humorous exchanges unrelated to the science item.
The document lists assets and liabilities for the First National Bank with figures for loans and discounts, U.S. bonds, stocks, real estate, deposits, and other items. It includes a cashier F K Russell sworn affidavit asserting accuracy to the best of knowledge and belief.
Erie R R sells excursion tickets from Jamestown or Corry to Chicago and return for one fare plus 2 dollars. Tickets on sale May 1 2 7 14 21, return good until June 1. Sleeping car berths may be reserved in advance. for details contact any Krie ticket agent or F H Garfield Jamestown Division Passenger Agent.
100 Tons Wanted. I will pay cash for old rubber boots and shoes old wringer rollers circular packing garden hoses and other items free from cloth iron or dirt bursted bicycle tires solid or cushioned red rubber and for old brass lead zinc copper boiler or bottoms free of iron or wire. I can be found in my room at John son’s Exchange second floor Second and Liberty streets to see old friends and others at any time.
An advertisement touts a remedy titled New Great South American Kidney Cure promising relief from kidney and bladder discomfort in six hours. It claims fast action for both men and women, including relief of water retention, and lists Hertzel and Sanor druggists in Warren as sellers.
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