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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
2
Announcements list E. R. Petree of Warren as candidate for Borough Collector Wickoff for Warren borough Collector and C. W. Sersall for Warren borough Collector, each to be decided by Republican primaries.
After the election Major McKinley and his wife plan a trip from Canton to Cleveland as Mrs. McKinley's health permits travel. He will rest first then evaluate the political situation and determine next steps. He has delivered 250 speeches since nomination and met hundreds of thousands, while manny political leaders have been engaged.
The report surveys post election results with Bryan and McKinley tallies in multiple states. It notes large Republican leads in districts, shifts in West Virginia and Kentucky, and claims of fraud in Tennessee and Virginia with calls for investigations and cabinet considerations.
A Medical Society of Pennsylvania committee led by Dr. John Curwen and colleagues from Warren Marienville Williamsport Pittsburgh and New London submits a memorial to the Legislature. It argues for a new hospital for the insane to serve Potter Tioga Lycoming Clinton Centre Clearfield Jefferson Indiana Cambria Blair Huntingdon Somerset and Bedford counties. It notes chronic overcrowding in state facilities and urges prompt action.
The piece notes a surge of office seeking across borough and county posts including Postmaster roles. It argues the old idea that offices choose men is outdated in a fast moving political era and warns of relentless, persevering candidates and energized voters.
The Oil City Derrick notes that Congressman Charles W. Stone was kept from a general canvass by poor health. It declares his large majority shows strong constituent esteem and calls him a very able and energetic representative in Congress.
An exchange notes threats to pursue free silver will alarm nobody and says the politician seeks only paths leading to personal gain. It predicts the lie about dear dollars will be exposed as prosperity returns with the nation’s recovery from the 1893 panic.
Major McKinley will be inaugurated as President with Pennsylvania represented by Gov. Hastings and staff at the Arlington Hotel. It remains uncertain if the entire National Guard will attend. King Oscar of Sweden is named fifth arbitrator in the Venezuelan case, with other selections by the US and England. Mrs. Hobart is expected to assume many social duties amid Mrs. Cleveland’s childless invalid successor.ngoing debts urged to start good times by paying small obligations before Thanksgiving.
In England the horseless wagon gains favor while the American Duryea motor shines at a Brigh ton contest with sixty entries, earning top praise for performance.
Hon John Wanamaker announces a new New York City store while signaling willingness to accept Senator Cameron’s Senate seat if elected. Observers note other potential suitors may also seek the seat.
The article notes that all other nations waiting to purchase products in free coinage silver should step up and settle in gold to avoid the rush, signaling a policy shift aimed at stimulating early demand.
Official returns show McKinley Hobart with 726 998 votes and Bryan Sewall 422 054 in Pennsylvania. Prohibition 19 274, People's 6 103, Free Silver 5 073, Jeffersonian 11 000, McKinley Citizens 1 362, Socialist Labor 1 683, National 870. Republican gain about 215 000 in electoral votes. final totals 728 300 to 427 127, Republican lead 301 173. Grow and Davenport lead Congress at large. Ailman and DeWitt top Populist-Democrat rivals. Prohibition and People’s parties fail to reach two percent. Wyoming moves to Bryan. Kentucky shows one Bryan vote.
The remark notes that McKinley will not be the first soldier to occupy the White House but will be the first to rise from private in the ranks to the presidency, highlighting a historic ascent within the military context.
Harper's Weekly frames the 1896 campaign as a decisive clash between constitutional government and socialism led by Bryan. It warns that free coinage battles mask a broader threat, praising the republic and urging voters to reject what it calls a socialistic agenda in American democracy.
Laura M. Johns of Kansas argues that women's enfranchisement in cities brings no home loss and enhances public trust. She cites limited female mayoral occupancy, asserts women vote for decency and morality, and says participation strengthens patriotism and national salvation.
Dun's Review notes a sharp rise in the workforce and trade as about 500 establishments expand or reopen. With monetary anxiety eased, orders flow and banks seek commercial paper, pushing New York exchange to a premium and rates to five percent on best paper. A New York list tallies 164,635 workers employed, suggesting perhaps up to a million jobs nationwide.
The Toledo Blade notes a surge in bank deposits, factory reopens, and rising inquiries as confident citizens back Republicans. It argues confidence, not money, spurs growth after McKinley’s victory, with idle wealth and workers moving toward expansion and real estate activity.
Money on call at 4 3 per cent. Prime mercantile paper 5 6 per cent. Sterling exchange shows actual bank bills at 4.84 to 4.85 in demand and 4.81 to 4.83 for 60 days. Posted rates 4.83 to 4.83 4.82. BIG 92.00W3.01. Commercial bills 4804. Silver certificates 6 8 9. Mexican 54 34c. Bar silver 65 44c.
The listing covers flour, rye flour, cornmeal, barley, buckwheat, wheat, oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, and eggs with bid and price ranges. It notes Minnesota bakers, Minnesota patents, and regional variations, indicating a broad market snapshot across major grains.
OCR damaged item lists prices for lard onions and potatoes with scattered numbers and stray letters. The readable parts show price mentions but no clear amounts or dates.
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes its tourist system with luxurious, supervised tours for 96 and 97. Series include Golden Gate from New York Philadelphia and Harrisburg starting Jan 27 Feb 24 and Mar 27, then four Florida tours, Washington short tours from New York Philadelphia and nearby points, and Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington trips. Illustrated itineraries with full details available on request at multiple agency offices.
A Pleasant Ridge man praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his daughter's winter croup with quick relief. The ad notes 25 and 50 cent prices from Warren and Corydon dealers. Also reports Maine Populist editor L C Bateman backing Thomas E Watson for president in 1900 and advocating greenback legal tender.
Mrs Casemere offers clothing repair at low prices with first class workmanship. She sews rips and patches so garments look better than new, located next hallway to the MAIL office at 305 Second St and available at all times.
The Register of Warren County announces that the estates of Jane I. Currie John McWilliams August Pihl John Crippen Mary Cramer O. C. Messenger Jemima Hull and others have accounts on file for the Orphans Court to review on December 7 at 2 PM. Entries cite executor administrator guardian and ancillary roles with dates in 1896.
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