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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1895
Page
2
A report notes strong Republican drift across Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Ohio Maryland and Kentucky with Warren County standing true to party loyalties as usual.
As the press rolls in on Wednesday morning the Republicans lead in New York New Jersey Maryland Ohio with varying majorities while Democrats claim wins in New York City Virginia and Mississippi. statewide totals show Republican gains across many states with notable margins in several counties. The article notes Republican nominees winning the Superior Court judgeships and renews attention on state treasurer and other offices with preliminary tallies and forthcoming official tables. Secretary Edge assigns Forestry Commissioner Rothrock to study forest fires, its origins impact losses and prevention, due December 15 submission to the Agriculture Department.
In Pittsburg on Monday and Tuesday the grand library building was dedicated and presented to the public by builder Andrew Carnegie. The $800000 structure includes the library outfit and a music hall for 2150, with the inscription Free to all the people over the main entrance.
Months into Cuba's uprising observers say Spain remains unable to defeat the revolutionists. Early promises of quick victory have faded as the struggle continues with no clear outcome for either side.
The Minnesota paper argues that a ton of corn provides about 25 percent more heat than a ton of coal and dismisses opposition to using food as fuel as mere sentiment when prices permit.
The article notes the horse season ends without a two minute stand announcement or a world record. It lists Robert J's mile at 2 02 in Detroit as the year's best, while 186 may differ. McClure's Magazine November features Lincoln life with unfamiliar portraits and valuable reading matter.
A brief item notes Texas residents protest a prize contest described as a black person roast, arguing it parallels the roughness and danger of a football game in effect if not in title.
The South Carolina constitutional convention votes 121 to 26 against granting women the right to vote. The item questions why Southern gallantry is not shown in this decision.
The president makes a lighthearted remark on Thanksgiving Day urging gratitude even in hard times, saying if you have nothing to be thankful for give thanks that it ain't no worse. The note captures a seasonal message from the commander in chief.
The October deficit reached 6.16 million dollars, about 1.2 million above early estimates. Receipts totaled 1.28 million while expenditures were 75,813. Less than 1,500 was spent on the army and navy, suggesting withheld payments and flagging the administration's revenue claims despite a growing cumulative shortfall of 128.324 million since the year’s start.
Judge William Lochren, Commissioner of Pensions, reports to the Interior Secretary that as of June 30, 1894 the pension rolls show 969,544 pensioners with 39,185 new pensions granted and 4,206 restored. Deaths total 27,816 and 14,577 dropped, leaving 975,524 on June 30, 1895, an increase of 980. He estimates $140,000,000 sufficient for 1896 and 1897 requests remain the same except for $3,000 for Buffalo agent quarters, and credits the board of revision with reducing meritless claims.
Robert T. Lincoln says he cannot imagine being President of the United States and fears the burden of office. He notes relentless attention from friends of influence and occupied days, preferring not to be mentioned as a presidential candidate despite talk he is Harrison’s favorite.
The Lincoln monument in Springfield Illinois cemetery is called a sham and a cheat by the State trustees in charge. It costs over 200000 and cannot be repaired as built being a brick core veneered with granite. The structure is a fraud insulting Honest Old Abe.
The senator denied rumors he seeks the Navy secretary post and praised American ingenuity in warship design. He argues U S progress will ensure supremacy over Britain in commerce through faster ships, better armament, and lower coal use, boosting the nation as England's ocean freight competitor.
Electricity replaces the mule on Erie canal tests the new canal boat trolley. A motor suspended from cables along the canal banks pulls the boat, allowing an even rapid ride without changing boat equipment.
The 1895 U S apple crop is about 66,000,000 barrels, up 16 percent from 1894. New England, Michigan, and Canada lag, while Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri show nearly triple last year’s output. European harvests are strong, with England likely the sole buyer from the United States.
A Republican member caucus in Washington on November 30 will nominate the Speaker by acclamation with Ex-Speaker Reed suspected of leading. For clerk a tight race between Alex McDowell of Pennsylvania and Gen. Henderson of Illinois favors McDowell, a Pennsylvanian banker, while other official posts have ample candidates.
The record shows annual party majorities beginning in 1890 with Democratic 16 554 votes and continuing through 1891 Republican 58 152 1892 Republican 63 747 and 1893 Republican 133 281 with 1894 Republican not completed.
Senator Quay declines Hastings invitation to join the Governor’s excursion to Atlanta on November 11. He sends regrets and cites a preference to fish in good company.
The death of Eugene Field, the renowned poet and humorist, in Chicago last Monday brings sorrow to many. He was widely known and admired for his writings for children and his humorous works.
The governorship in Arkansas blocks the Corbett prize fight, signaling a broad effort to shut down rival pugilistic mills nationwide and curb staged bouts.
A patchwork of brief items noting stalled fights, oil pipeline work, the Rev. Sam Jones smoking habit, pensions critics, bank losses, Treasury deficits, Pennsylvania debt plans, and Iowa crop prices. Each snippet reflects fiscal concerns, social commentary, and regional news in concise form.
The Ohio governor promptly ordered militia from Toledo Sandusky Fremont and Kenton to Tiffin after prison guards proved unable to hold back a mob. Four companies arrived ready to enforce peace and uphold state law, dispersing the rioters and protecting a prisoner. The N Y Sun commends his duty and contrasts other governors in similar crises.
The Youth's Companion previews an upcoming year with contributions from eminent writers and statesmen including three cabinet ministers. Highlights include topics on Arbor Day, the president’s duties, and Indian affairs, plus reminiscences from Stockton Miles Carnegie. New subscriptions offer a free 1896 calendar and weekly issues through January 1, 1896.
The 1894 coal production in anthracite and bituminous regions totaled 85,306,369 tons, down 5,295,072 from 1893. Bituminous output reached 39,800,210 tons, compared with 43,421,980 in 1893, a drop of 3,621,?68? tons. Employment rose to 226,872 from 219,821, up 7,051 workers.
A country editor urges delinquent readers to pay a year in advance to secure a solid obituary notice. The message links frequent headaches dizziness fainting chills and jaundice to imminent death as a warning to settle their accounts.
The era’s woman advocates bloomers over heavy skirts for winter wear. She prefers knickerbockers if padded at key points for sitting safety. The skating costume will also suit casting needs.
The article argues American farmers dominate farming and will lead fruit production. It notes Europe’s demand for U S fruit, praise for American apples as unequaled, and cites a very poor Italian lemon crop this year. It optimisticFlorida freezes could have altered lemon exports.
The MalIL indebtedness article notes payment or acknowledgment of a debt to Hon. C. W. Stone regarding public deposits and related obligations. The report emphasizes the financial linkage and official recognition of the debt in the period.
At the state Y M C A meeting the president outlined 149 regularly organized associations in Pennsylvania with 26 671 members across 64 bodies and 146 men active as full time staff. New and reorganized groups include Kane Steelton Stroudsburg Homestead Wilmerding Huntingdon Sewickley and DuBois. total assets exceed 2 1 35 million with buildings endowments and substantial real estate holdings.
The piece examines Republican strategy in the new session, noting factions favoring an alliance to control the Senate versus avoidant inaction. It argues Democrats should lead policy with Republicans limiting responsibility while protecting public credit and avoiding national scandal, citing the current Democratic president.
Cleaning a bicycle with weekly wheel cleaning and oiling. Remove the lamp, invert the wheel, and rest on a saddle and handlebar to protect parts. Wipe mud with a cloth, clean hub and sprocket with small brush, rub enamel dry, wash spokes, and monthly soak and oil chain. Use lubricators like mica or graphite sealants. Inspect and tighten before winter storage hung with tires inflated.
Distressing bladder and kidney ailments relieved in six hours by a new remedy described as prompt for pain in the urinary tract. It claims immediate relief from retention and pain, suitable for both men and women, with sale through Noyes drug store.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Atlanta for the Cotton States and International Exposition, with return at greatly reduced rates. For sale dates, rates, and train times, contact your nearest ticket agent.
Money on call 2 percent with prime mercantile paper around 495% per cent. Bankers' bills demand 4.88% and 60 days 4.88. Posted rates 4.834 and commercial bills 14.834. Silver at 68% to 69, bar silver 6744c, Mexican 54¢, Pacific railroad 68 from ’95. Flour and grain prices vary, wheat No.2 red and No.1 northern quoted with futures, corn spot and futures, oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, beans, potatoes and regional prices listed with multiple precise figures.
Fragmentary price list shows commodities such as apples onions eggs and lard with per unit and bulk quotes. Entries reference dollars per bushel per hundred and four sacks pricing, interspersed with unclear labels and symbols.
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