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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
2
A month into the war, April actions include Spain ordered from Cuba and passports exchanged as diplomatic ties end. Dewey’s victory in the Philippines eclipses earlier delays, while the US calls for 125,000 volunteers and prepares further landings and naval actions.
Harrisburg Republicans prepare for a lively convention with a contested governor nomination. Senator Quay supporters back Col. W A Stone while Col. C W Stone and Wanamaker supporters have built large delegate margins, creating an unsettled race. If our man is chosen, Republicans expect an easy victory.
Congress man C. W. Stone of Warren endorses both Gobin and Wiley. He favors Gen. Wiley if a choice is needed, noting Wiley lives in his district and is a friend. Stone says he will aid either and hopes the President appoints both.
The State Capitol commission unanimously invited Col. A. K. McClure, editor of the Philadelphia Times, to deliver the oation at the cornerstone ceremonies of the new Harrisburg capitol. He has accepted. The date remains to be fixed. The selection is praised as exemplary.
Congress makes slow progress as Hawaii annexations dominate House talks this week while the Senate nears final debate on the revenue bill. The Popocrats appear as main obstructionists, shifting from pro war to opposing funding to sustain it.
Two New York regiments decline to enlist claiming they must preserve the integrity of their organization. Observers say the units have become private clubs with showy armories and no real military utility. Governor Black has disbanded the 13th and orders the other to be dissolved.
On the Oregon approaching Rio, Clark received lengthy interception tips from Capt. Clark. He replied with brisk humor, saying he would not tangle with instructions and was not afraid of the entire Spanish fleet.
General Miss has persistently opposed the invasion of Cuba until after the rainy season. His remarks critique the War Department and reflect ongoing friction among the men who should be in harmony.
W. E. Curtis, Washington correspondent for the Chicago Record, praises Pennsylvania volunteers as the best sent to the war in organization discipline drill and equipment. The Postmaster General issues a Goop order allowing soldiers to send letters home with postage collected on delivery.
The Admiral Dewey’s son says he does not know his father’s politics and believes he had none. He notes Dewey never voted in his life and jokes that if he had voted as he fought he would be a repeater.
President McKinley calls for 75 000 more volunteers as the Spanish fleet holds Santiago harbor under Admiral Sampson. Manila receives fresh troops while Havana remains blockaded. German officials push to land provisions from a ship under flag. Dewey threatens to fire on German cruisers. Monitors face criticism amid fleet movements. Cuba endures famine with high prices and starvation as insurgents suffer under Spanish control.
A montage of editorials and quotes from papers in Newark Philadelphia San Francisco Buffalo Bradford Oil City Pittsburg commenting on war with Spain mobilization and political figures. Points include education from the war, a Reynolds statue at Gettysburg, Sen Foraker on Confederate flags, Anna Shaw on women’s rights, and Bryan Williams silver stance ready for action.
Capt John W Merritt argues in a New York Sun interview that the United States should hold Manila to boost Pacific trade and national revenues. He estimates vast island resources including iron copper coal sulfur timber and gold in river sands.
Generals Snowden Wiley and Gobin met with the Governor to order nine regiments for a Pennsylvania National Guard division. The plan calls for over 4,000 troops in three brigades to be ready for state duty or to join U S volunteers if McKinley calls for more troops. General Wiley says the force will back the state cause and ease drilling needs.
The Pittsburg Times notes the Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers in Chickamauga park have the best camp with a large cook tent for each company and a large mess tent for meals and lounging. Most men are healthy, oil country men drill oil wells behind the officers’ tents led by Chief Musician I R Simons. The regiment stands out for readiness and discipline compared with other state regiments in the division.
The article lists numerous young men given military shoulder straps due to powerful fathers and social connections rather than merit. It names Russell Harrison Ulysses S Grant Webb Hayes Algernon Sartoris John A Logan John Jacob Astor Benson Foraker William Joyce Sewell Bradlee Strong Stewart Brice Erskine Hewitt George Creighton Webb Fitzhugh Lee Jr Hiram Mitchell Harry New Beverly Reed John Earl Fred Moulton Alger Andrew Gray Hobart Col Fred D Grant Hugh Gordon John Breckinridge William English Seth Milliken Jay Cooke and others as examples of a patronage driven officer corps.
General Lew Wallace predicts a long war with Spain and foresees complications with foreign nations. The article notes hope he is mistaken and suggests England's aid could make the United States a strong winner.
Samuel March, a clothier from Altoona, was arrested and charged for using the United States flag in a business advertisement. Local authorities say the flag, “Old Glory,” is sacred and cannot be used for commercial purposes.
Property available for rent with possession after April 10. Inquiries directed to First National Bank. Offers may be accepted at favorable terms and low price.
Local retailer advertises large stock of glassware promising no undersell in China and urges customers to call for prices and examination of items. The misspelled ad emphasizes affordability and inventory.
Advertisement calling for 500 men to obtain a suit from a tailor announces new cloths just received. The note emphasizes ready availability and a prompt service.
The Pittsburg Times notes that Gladstone rose from a 24 year old MP to a four term Prime Minister. His career shows early achievement and later triumphs guided by humane principles. He shifted from Tory to Liberal, redefined public service across decades.
A new drought resistant cereal Kaffir corn is tested by the Department of Agriculture as a substitute for corn and wheat in Western Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. It grows with little rainfall, yields nutritious flour and light bread, and may ease pressure from mortgage holders in dry years. Mr. F H Rockwell of Warren offers full information on kaffir.
The latest item in letter heads and envelopes features Old Glory in colors and is offered for sale at the Marl office. Call to see and stay informed about the procession.
The Buffalo Express releases a Pocket War Atlas praised for workmanship and completeness. It comes in two 4x8 inch folded parts, eight color maps of Cuba Spain Philippines and more, with a universal Mercator World map and population index. Each part costs 10 cents, both for 20 cents.
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association of Warren Pa offers money to loan on first mortgages with easy payment terms. C A Peterson serves as secretary and handles inquiries.
In Warren County Pennsylvania an Orphans Court on April 30 1898 ruled on the petition of G N Parmlee and Guy C Irvine for leave to resign as executors and trustees of the estate of Guy C Irvine deceased. The court granted a rule to show cause why the resignation should not be accepted with returnable date the first Monday of June next. Publication notice was ordered in the Warren Mail. Attest Wa McCray Clerk O C.
The Register of Warren reports that several executors administrators and guardians have filed first or final accounts for estates including Crosby Courson McGraw Foulkrod Mere Lacy Mead Whitling Irvine Walton Peterson and others for review and confirmation on June 6 at 2 PM in the Orphans Court Warren Pa May 7 1898.
An advertiser touts United States demand for Java coffee and argues the dealer offering the best beans pays for top quality. It contrasts Maricaibo and Mexican blends sold for Java, stating they lack flavor and are cheaper. The firm claims to sell Maricaibo at 25c, Java at 38c, and warns against discount sellers, promising fair profit and guaranteed quality.
The notice lists numerous properties in Warren County Pennsylvania from Brokenstraw to Sugar Grove and Glade townships. It notes lands ranging from 26 to 086 acres with residential buildings, barns, wells, and orchards, plus various exceptions and reservations. Each parcel is identified by tract numbers, boundaries, and owners including A Brown Anna Swanson John Mason Thomas Reynolds and others, with suits by B J Jackson Portland Lumber Co. and Helping Hand Building and Loan.
Seized and to be sold as the property of Teresa B. Bush and C M Belknap at a sheriff's sale for William F. Dalrymple. The description covers several tracts in Warren borough Eldred and surrounding townships including 334 acres with oil and minerals, 340 acres with exceptions, multiple tracts 13234 acres, and saw mill apparatus plus tram road. Sale conducted by Sheriff John H Fuellhart, Warren Pa, May 19 1898.
After forty two years of active business in Warren Geo Ball retires as general of his command. He thanks thousands of customers and notes the business will continue under successors seen as upright square dealers with a strong reputation to uphold.
As days remain before the sale ends shoppers are urged to stock up on clothing and its supple ments while prices are at their lowest.
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