This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1890
Page
2
President Harrison proclaims November 27 as a day of prayer and Thanksgiving. He urges the nation to cease work, attend worship, and give thanks for peace and plenty, calling for remembrance of the poor and the needy in testimony before the seal in Washington on November 8, 1890.
The piece commends Republican unity and organization after a local election loss. It blames mismanagement for Warren county's defeat of Delamater and lauds the party's overall gains and leadership while noting primaries and alleged backing for Pattison. It lists district tallies and credits Chairman Wilbur for steering a large plurality count amid a cyclone year.
A New York reporter quotes Cleveland claiming delight at the election results. He says the fight was his and Pattison was only a figurehead, with the campaign directed from New York. Cleveland asserts Republicans earned the result and hopes for a Pennsylvania delegation majority, while rebeldom rejoices and real Republicans feel betrayed.
The latest returns show Hon. C. W. Stone winning in Warren for Congress. The article notes full-term results with D. A. Boulton and R. W. Dunn also mentioned, reflecting Warren and Venango counties influence. It criticizes the Ledger for bolting and praises Stone’s strong showing as a possible governor candidate.
A scathing letter criticizes Judge Noyes for the Mirror controversy. It accuses him of using agents and calls the affair a harmful, lasting stain on his judicial reputation. The writer demands accountability and warns the public will remember the episode as the campaign continues.
The piece argues that an elected Democratic House in 1890 fits the long pattern of party turnover in U.S. history, noting prior shifts in 1874 1880 1882 1886 and predicting a Republican victory in 1892. It links policy to the McKinley bill and stresses that a Republican President and Senate block free trade measures.
The piece notes Tur Democracy's win in Warren and urges celebrants to laugh and "whoop it up" after a long absence from victory. It emphasizes the right to crow and even shout loudly at the win by opponents, reflecting partisan jubilation.
The text notes McKinley loses a congressional contest where Democrats gerrymandered the district to a 2,500 Democratic majority. Despite the engineered advantage, McKinley wins a moral victory as he is defeated by only a few hundred votes, with the McKinley bill central to the contest and celebrated by both sides.
A light political wrap notes Democrats and their aides observe Thanksgiving with restraint and gratitude while Republicans express relief that the landslide margin was not larger. The tone remains hopeful and festive as the season’s mood is shared.
Stanuey arrived in New York last week on a lecture tour claiming American citizenship and presenting himself as a representative of American push and enterprise.
Delamater says he entered the contest to fight fairly and accepts the loss without regret. He blames political maneuvering from New York and Cleveland allies for his defeat, insists the voters punished Quay, and calls the outcome spiteful while pledging to focus on business.
The article argues overeating and public dinners shorten life, citing Justice Miller and other notable figures. It notes Americans eat too much and too hastily at meals, urging a science of living and moderation, with quotes from Kate Field on diet and longevity.
Senator John Sherman, visiting New York, brushes off Republican defeats as revulsions that sharpen activity. He cites Ohio as example, noting the governor’s loss prior year and a strong GOP showing this year. He mentions district gerrymandering and predicts Major McKinley’s rise to Ohio governor after the election.
Phila Press notes Pennsylvania voters rejected party bosses and backed leadership over domination. The piece cites an 80 000 Republican majority shifting toward a Democratic governor but preserving party aims, urging a bossless future and self governed platforms. It also reports Harry A Bengough named Pension Agent in Pittsburg and Barclay losing office.
New Jersey’s Supreme Court ruled last week that clubs may not buy or sell liquor for members without a legally issued license, enforcing compliance with liquor laws and licensing requirements.
A quoted exchange asserts that endurance matters more than shouting in triumph. The line “And so say we all” frames a communal acceptance of hardship and resilience.
The ad claims poor drainage of the body causes sickness and liver and kidney trouble and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy. It links bad blood and organ issues to drainage and presents the product as a solution.
A collage of 1891 political comments and forecasts from Chicago Post Pittsburg Gazette and other papers. It notes Bad Boy Peck for Wisconsin governor, Lincoln's possible resignation, McKinley in the next House, Swedish immigrants aiding Vermont farms, a Leavenworth mail censorship case, a woman elected county clerk in Jasper County, and results from Pennsylvania elections with Pattison and Watres highlighted.
Dispatches from Tonquin note frequent pirate attacks on French outposts. Prof Succi nears day five of his fast in New York, having lost eleven pounds. Tunis lumber yard in North Carolina burned for a $50,000 loss covered by insurance. John C. Haines killed by train in Findlay Ohio leaving three children. Banker H. S. Mills dies en route from New York. Duke of Westminster partners with Stanley to develop West Africa. Mrs Jameson disputes Stanley charges via a Syrian interpreter. Evictions loom for 250 families in Fairarragh Ireland. Costa Rican Secretary Volio dies in Washington pneumonia. Counterfeiters seized, implicating local residents. Frank Keller shoots wife while cleaning revolver. wife dies. Irish leaders Dillon, OBrien, Sullivan, O'Conor, Harrington hosted in Boston with sizable box office and pledges.
Chauncey M. Depew was interviewed last Wednesday on the election outcome. He calls the Tamany Hall win in New York a display of organization power and notes the fusion element did not fuse. He cites the McKinley law as driving costs up, influencing a Democratic tide and Republican losses, and predicts a larger Democratic House majority. He also condemns machine politics in Pennsylvania.
Lieut. Governor Watres voiced high praise for Senator Delamater calling him pure minded and upright. He said Delamater’s defeat was not due to a lack of confidence in his integrity but to other unstated causes, expressing regret over the outcome.
An entertaining program by the Harvard Quartet Co. at Library Hall on Saturday evening Nov 15 includes vocal quartets solos reading and piano and cornet music. The group is praised for trained voices and Chautauqua commendations leading to engagement by the Young Ladies Guild. Miss Florence elocutionist and Miss Lufkin pianist cornetist complete the lineup with tickets 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the best tonic blood purifier to strengthen the body against air and water borne germs and disease. It emphasizes vigor and resistance to pernicious atoms.
A Glade shop advertises Groceries of all kinds at Trushel & Co offering money saving buys at a model store.
In Memruts Tennessee observers saw Roddy Brennan of Streator Illinois and Tommy Danforth of New Orleans fight to a draw at dusk after eight rounds. In Osuxkosu Wisconsin Lima Madel seventeen years old drowned after leaving Light street bridge as the draw stood open and her body was recovered later.
Reports from New York Cleveland Toledo and Washington detail flour and grain prices, wheat, corn, oats, butter, cheese, eggs, pork, lard and general exchange rates. Notes on November 8 fluctuations, cash and futures quotes, and a Washington ruling against lotteries in publications.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin notes tariff changes lifting duties and expanding the free list, amounting to 60 million dollars yearly in remitted duties. It reports a nationwide revival in cotton, woolen and worsted mills, yarn production in New Bedford, and new factories in Maine, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, with rising employment and no wage declines. M. L. Blair of Scranton praises Dr Thomas Electric Oil for sprains and rheumatism, claiming successful cures.
By writ of Fieri Facias issued from Warren County Court of Common Pleas the sheriff will sell at public vendue in Warren on December 1 1890 at 2 PM a parcel in Columbus Township Warren County Pennsylvania. Eight acres bounded from Holmes farm corner east eighty perches south sixteen perches west eighty perches north road center. Includes two story frame house barn sheds orchard two wells. Property of Jerome C Dart and Jacob G Tillottson for John Smutz use of Anna L Fairbank. Henry Fuellhaart Sheriff Warren Pa Nov 10 1890.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.