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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
2
The eclipse drew McKinley and party at Fortress Monroe. Trade figures show a $300 million year rise. April exports exceed imports by $43.46 million. Cuba moves toward independence with June 16 elections. Railway consolidation strengthens a Buffalo path. strikes stall Chicago builds. A polemical press chorus notes party contrasts and policy shifts nationwide.
Democrat opinion cites Gen Joe Wheeler after Philippines trip. He supports retaining the islands with military rule then gradual civil governance. He argues most Filipinos are not hostile and urges American leadership to secure markets, coal trade, and prevent other powers from gaining influence.
The Supreme Court overrules Caughin county court and orders a November special election to decide proposed amendments including ballot reform and personal city registration. Governor Stone says the amendments can still be advertised and vetoed earlier, asserting legal power and time to proceed under court direction.
The President and Secretary of State treated the Boer envoys with courtesy, proving government efforts toward peace and debunking claims of prejudice. The piece notes some Democrats exploit the envoys for campaign gain, urging a fuller investigation by the envoys.
The Methodist Episcopal church removes the time limit on minister pastorates allowing a minister to stay in one post as long as satisfactory and the bishop approves. The change, after years of gradual extension, was passed by a small margin.
The piece urges Warren County to adopt the law allowing county jail prisoners to work on public roads. It argues highways need improvement and taxpayers should support prisoners earning part of their upkeep.
Senator Hanna refuses to commit on the vice presidential question noting a lively fight expected in Philadelphia for the nomination. He says the President has not revealed his choice and is reticent with others.
The M. E. General Conference finished its Chicago session by amending the constitution to allow women to serve as delegates with the same rights as men. The amusement clause remained but the push for change was strong.
The Presbyterian General Assembly in St Louis adjourned last Saturday after productive meetings. A planned radical revision of the creed was postponed for one year, with officials expecting easier passage then.
Goop judges say the Paris Exposition is not at all the equal of the American World's Fair. Americans are willing to believe this, for the Chicago exhibition was a mighty good show.
April saw per capita income rise to 26 dollars and 58 cents, while total currency in American hands grew to 2.06006 billion dollars, with each dollar described as valuable as gold.
Titusville World reports a Democratic plan in the Twenty seventh district to back Lewis Emery Jr against Republican Joseph C. Sibley. The piece argues Emery lacks Sibley’s experience and influence, calling the move a transparent bid to wield money and power rather than elect the best representative.
The Smethport Miner argues that Hon. L Emery Jr cannot accept Democratic support for Congress in the 27th district. It says Emery would have faced Republicans in primaries if he sought the seat or opposed Joseph C Sibley, and stresses that any cross party endorsement would cost him party support and influence.
The article argues the next vice president should serve party interests best and compares good clothing to cheap ready-made goods, praising Jacob Keller for well fitting clothes made in Warren without sweatshop labor. New cloths recently arrived.
Henry H Richards of Willseyville New York says a persistent breast sore vanished after using Banner SaLve. He reports relief after half a box and urges others to use it, praising its effectiveness.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Gettysburg for the G A R Encampment at one fare round trip from all Pennsylvania stations. Tickets are valid for travel June 25 to Gettysburg and return until June 11 at a minimum rate of fifty cents.
Jacob Keller's tailor shop in town emphasizes the best fit for suits and overcoats with competitive pricing. Call to inquire about current offerings and availability.
A terse local promo touts Jacob Keller and urges support for first class credits in Warren, implying a home trade push and urging patrons to act locally.
The survey covers Washington’s horseless carriages, new judicial districts, Liberia’s navy request, pension reforms for Mexican war veterans, Congress adjournment dates, and canal contracts. It notes temperance battles over the army canteen, oleomargarine controls, prison labor competition laws, and state efforts to curb prison-made goods imports.
The well dressed man found in the Hudson at Jersey City is identified by a pocket letter as James W. Moyle of San Francisco who had disappeared from the Hoffman House in New York weeks earlier.
Insurance firms require medical exams and urine analysis to assess kidney health. Kidney disease is deadly and often undiagnosed. Thompson's Barosma is promoted as a safe remedy for kidney symptoms and nervous rest regardless of underlying illness.
Scribner's Magazine June opens with a behind the scenes look at presidential campaigning by A Maurice Low with vivid pictures. Also included is Are the Philippines worth having by George F Becker a geologist who spent a year in the islands detailing climate people and resources with illustrations.
An advertorial claim touts a universal stomach weakness cure called South American Nervine Tonic. It promises permanent relief from indigestion starting with the first dose and guarantees safety and efficacy. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, Warren Pa druggists.
I will pay cash for old rubber boots and wringer rollers and related items free of dirt iron cloth. Also bursted bicycle tires and red rubber and old brass lead zinc copper boilers bottoms free of iron or wire. Located in my room at Johnsons Exchange second floor Second and Liberty streets ready to see old friends anytime.
A novelty item called the Main Wired Envelope debuts at the MaiL office. It costs about the same as the old style and invites customers to call, view, and place a trial order.
At the MAIL office, neat and elegant wedding invitations, announcements, calling cards, ball invitations, and programs are offered at affordable rates.
Neatly printed visiting cards available at the Mail Office. Prices are 75 cents per hundred, 50 for fifty, and 30 cents for twenty five.
The Kertcher firm displays the latest trimmed hats, claiming the largest stock ever shown in Warren venues. Local shoppers flock to view wide brimmed and tailored styles. Availability spans multiple sizes with new colors highlighted for a limited run.
Market summary for New York on May 29 shows money on call at 2 percent and prime mercantile paper at 3 to 4 percent. Sterling exchange quotes bank bills at about 4.87 to 4.87, sixty days around 4.88, commercial bills 4.84 to 4.88, silver certificates at 60 1 2 cents, bar silver at 60 1 2 cents, Mexican dollars near 4 3/4 cents.
Market prices list flour rye buckwheat cornmeal wheat oats hay pork butter cheese potatoes with bids from New York Minnesota and Duluth. A health claim promotes Fury's Kidney Cure to excrete uric acid via kidneys, attributed to J M Siegfried.
Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion fares to Philadelphia from all stations. One fare for the round trip with a minimum 50 cents. Tickets sale period June 15 to 19 and return by June 26. Event at Philadelphia with Warren as a noted stop.
Financial record shows Warren Savings Bank with miscellaneous assets totaling 2,065 and liabilities amounting to 2,213,007.23. The document lists combined asset and liability figures in a fragmented ledger entry.
Notice. Pakt account of Perry D. Clark, Committee of Gourge Krimbill, will be presented to the Court of Common Pleas of Warren county, Pa., at the court house in Warren borough, at two o'clock P Mm of Thursday, June 7, 1900, for allowance or confirmation, when and where said account will be allowed unless cause be shown to the contrary. FRANK M. KNAPP, Prothonotary. Warren, Pa., May 8, 1900. Administration Notice. ETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the estate of Elitza J. BARNES, late of the township of Sheffield, Warren County, Pennsylvania, de ceased, having been this day granted to the undersigned, notice is hereby given to all per sons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands gains the same will present them to the under signed, properly authenticated, for settlement. EUNICE L. HORTON April 2, 1900. Sheffield, Pa.
Prothonotary M. KNAPP lists 25 civil actions in Warren Pennsylvania on May 15 1900. Plaintiffs include H H B L Asso Ada Barnes Bean Marsh Canfield Dry goods firms and various individuals against corporations and co defendants. Records show docket entries and parties across Wilson Pine Grove Lynn Woodard Wilkinson Norris Rowley Clark Shear and other names.
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