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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1889
Page
2
The piece notes opposing views on an extra session with widespread rumors debunked. It states the President has not signaled a session, while many Senators and Representatives favor one and others oppose. Current indications suggest no special session will be held.
The Star Spangled Banner linked to Francis Scott Key is claimed as private property by Appleton of New York. Baltimore aims to display the banner again as it waved in 1814. A War Department letter may secure its surrender for Baltimore’s public commemoration. Exact provenance of Appleton’s possession is unclear.
About 600 delegates attended the Prohibition Convention in Harrisburg on August 28. Rev. Covert was named permanent Chairman and J R Johnston of Pittsburgh was nominated for State Treasurer. A A Stevens was elected State Chairman and $4,000 was raised for campaign expenses. The convention reflected modest growth in new converts and kept a traditional platform while criticizing recent defeats and noting a top linking fund proposal.
About 150 000 workers began a strike over dock labor pay and hours after employers refused to raise temporary rates from 10 to 12 cents an hour and guarantee four hours per job. Regular workers joined, widening the stoppage as both sides refuse to yield.
A McKean county Democratic meeting nominated Jim Broder of Bradford for County Treasurer. He faces Editor L Rogers of the McKean Miner in the upcoming election. Delegates at the convention numbered fourteen, with Warren county Democrats sending a larger contingent to their convention.
The Virginia Democratic Party nominates Col. McKinney a Protectionist for governor. The platform signals a shift from Bourbonism toward new political issues and a desire to retain control by embracing changes in policy directions.
The doctor demonstrates the power of imagination by using common water in several trials. He claims the cures are as remarkable as the so-called Elixir of Life in these demonstrations.
Democrats in Ohio gathered last week to nominate Mr. Campbell for governor. They chant The Campbells are coming and promise a sharp turn after the election with Foraker facing a 40,000-strong mobilization.
The notice cautions that individuals who intend to vote in November must appear on the registration list by September 5. It warns that delegating the task to a political committee or another body could result in losing the right to vote.
An exhibition in New York displayed 80 varieties of tomato plants. The tomatoes were grown on Long Island from seed sown last March.
Milwaukee brewers express dissatisfaction with sales during the veterans session. Some speculate the timing affected demand, while others note external factors, but they urge sharper marketing and distribution strategies to capitalize on postwar activity.
Democratic papers mock Russell Harrison amid political rivalry and attacks on his son. The tone targets the elder statesman and suggests family criticism as a strategy.
Corporal Tanner gathers a host of backers at Milwaukee as the growlers remain urged to notice and act promptly to avoid trouble. The brief notes growing support and the need for timely awareness.
Rippleberger declares opposition to Mahone in the gubernatorial race. The remark notes Mahone’s perceived luck in the contest.
The late Milwaukee veterans session drew Gen Sherman and Gen Alger among 50 000 in a grand parade. Sherman joked he would not speak again and urged patriotism while urging families to honor the 1861 65 soldiers and keep veterans out of homes if possible.
James A. Bradley, founder of Asbury Park, New Jersey, abandons total prohibition for a high license system as a practical compromise. He argues prohibition fails to enforce in Asbury Park and urges a statewide high license model to curb liquor traffic while remaining a Prohibitionist at heart.
Minnesota becomes the first non prohibition state to criminalize drunkenness under the Scheffer Law. After two months in effect, a third drunk could face 30 days in jail, and the measure sparks calls to address both drinkers and sellers. The piece argues punishment should target drunkenness itself and suggests broader adoption could influence public health.
The G A R at Milwaukee endorsed James Tanner for Commissioner of Pensions amid debate. He urged an investigation of his pension department administration while opponents push for scrutiny. The resolution thanked President Harrison for Tanner’s appointment and expressed confidence in his integrity.
The Philadelphia Times endorses Mr. Boyer for State Treasurer calling him creditable and capable. It notes his youth balanced by readiness for high office and his integrity and discretion on the House floor and in the speaker's chair. The paper urges his election as strong and probable.
An exchange proposes a scheme where county committee chairs agree not to pay for tax receipts or fund them. Deadbeat voters would be compelled to pay or be disenfranchised, aligning losses in votes and saving both parties money.
The piece accuses West Virginia Democrats of cheating Gen. Goff out of the governorship and claims the final act of the supposed scheme occurred last week with success. It warns that further attempts to thwart the people's will should not be undertaken.
Livery stable keepers should keep Arnica and Oil Liniment in the stable for horses and people. Arnica and Oil Liniment is priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle. Morris and Mullen, N. C., Allen.
The Bureau of Statistics reports a steady decline in distilled spirits since 1840 from 2.60 gallons to 1.23 gallons. Higher prices and stronger social norms, education, and moral progress have reduced drunkenness, though further improvement remains possible. St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes societal shift toward sobriety and public disfavor of liquor.
The Philadelphia Times weighs New York and Washington as candidates for the 1892 International Exposition. If commemorating discovery and national unity, Washington should fund a national event. if commercial aims prevail, New York should host and finance the affair.
Frank E. Woodward, a Post-Dispatch reporter who served at Jefferson Barracks, describes brutal army conditions. He cites 2842 desertions in the year to June 1 among about 22,000 troops, says officers and NCOs are tyrannical, food is unfit, vermin-infested bunks, sutler theft of recruits’ money, and claims soldiers have been murdered without investigation.
A vivid account notes a visitor from Allentown who gained over 200 orders for a new corset style at 2.50 each, bought them at 1.30 and delivered them before leaving for new markets. It argues buyers should favor home merchants over itinerant sellers who offer lower prices.
Announcement states that actions against Col Dudley of Indiana over the famed blocks of five letter have ended and no further legal steps will be taken. It is not shown that anyone in Indiana received the letter.
For bilious fevers and malarial disorders, use Ayer's Ague Cure. Its success is guaranteed if taken according to directions.
The 23rd G A R National Encampment in Milwaukee reviews adjutant general figures. Net membership grows to 410 686 with 382 589 in good standing. departments rise from 40 to 42. Losses total 72 046 while gains reach 95 450. Boston chosen for next year’s meeting.
The article announces an upcoming G A R and Veteran Association encampment at Gettysburg with state monument dedications on September 11th and 12th. Many veterans and civilians will attend. Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from major stations September 7th to 12th, valid for return to September 13th at single round trip fare.
In a charged Chautauqua speech Pension Commissioner Tanner responds to accusations by journalists and critics. He recalls 43 cents a day for soldiers and defends the pension roll which he says cost the government $90,000,000 last year and will rise next year amid public cheers.
Tur N. Y. Sun notes that free trade is within reach of the American people, asserting it was within reach last year and was reached for with a club. The remark imply strong political commentary on trade policy and public response.
The speaker claims large Scots descent in US history noting six Declaration signers, many presidents, senators, soldiers, and statesmen. Grant, McClellan, and Scott cited as examples. MacGregor estimates about one-fifth of Americans have Scotch blood in their veins.
Postoffice authorities invited inventors to submit secure weatherproof letter boxes. Of 140 designs, one has been accepted. The box hides the slot until a knob is pulled down. this action opens the slot and lifts a tray that creates two compartments. The letter lands on the tray. releasing the knob drops the tray and secures the letter.
The September Century article offers new material on Napoleon Bonaparte including exile to Elba and life on St Helena, with contemporary British officer accounts. It also presents largely unpublished Lincoln MSS and letters and diaries detailing his re election, while continuing Chase’s career sketch to his death and noting his appointment as Chief Justice.
The September issue features a detailed account of Helen Keller, a deaf, dumb, and blind child, with portraits of Keller and her teacher, a facsimile letter from Keller, and other illustrations. It also includes Mary Hallock Foote’s tale The Lamb that couldn't Keep Up and Lt Hamilton’s piece on coastal defense methods.
Prominent writer and dramatist George Fawcett Rowe has died on August 30, leaving a legacy in stage works and literary criticism. He was celebrated for his contributions to theater and essay writing.
The item notes a proposal to name a North Carolina post office after Baby McKee. It also covers a roundup of varied news items including floods in Japan, a call for a Robert E. Lee birthday holiday in the South, and social notes about figures like Oliver Wendell Holmes and Sam Jones.
A roundup of international curiosities and social items mentions cemetery burials in London totaling 1,276,875, Japanese politics under the constitution with a party Jijito, the Duke of Fife’s banking involvements, and fashion shifts in London rings. Chronicles cover Tsarist dog tastes, railway ticket pricing, new Eiffel-inspired schemes, memorials for Charles Dibdin, and fashion trends. Also noted: Tai Emperor’s U.S. trips talks, heat records in Russia, Shah’s failed marriage offer, Hung Wu bell lifted for prosperity, Roumanian mortgageings tied to Paris expo, Lord’s Day observance opposition to cheap Sunday travel, and German linguistic purges of French words with proposed Teutonic substitutes.
A parade of historical personalities including Don Joss Zorrilla, Gladstone, Holmes, Henry Price, and Tupper is described with quirks and life details. It also recounts General Butler's West Point lineage and wealth, Sherman’s ball moment, and Sheridan's frugal finances following his death, highlighting superstition and personal tales.
The text recalls ancient pearls valued by Pliny at £80,000, a 1574 pearl presented to Philip II worth 14 400 ducats or £13,996, a Boetius cited pearl weighing thirty carats, and Tavernier’s account of the Persian emperor’s pearl bought from an Arab in 1633 valued at £110,400.
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