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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1895
Page
2
Senator Quay was greeted by a parade and bands in Beaver Pennsylvania last Friday. He spoke from his home portico after noting his neighbor Judge Wickham as a Superior Court candidate and urging party unity after a bitter fight.
The South and West anticipate an enormous corn crop this year, ranging from 600 to 650 million bushels, worth about 300 million dollars. Most crops except cotton are expected to be unprecedentedly large, while cotton output should be near average in value despite a smaller yield.
Geological Survey reports steady drop in natural gas supply in East oil fields requiring artificial pumping to distant points. Total gas consumption value fell from 22.5 million dollars in 1888 to 14 million dollars in a recent year.
Judge Thayer ruled the Liberty Bell is the city of Philadelphia’s absolute property. Sending the bell to the Atlanta Exposition is lawful and laudable, despite officials’ attempts to block the move.
Horseless carriages using petroleum as motive power appear real with a trial in New York City last week, though they require smooth roads to operate well. William Steinway, known for piano making, is heavily involved in the new venture.
The Meadville Republican’s W R Andrews is named a Secretary of the State Committee in a move praised by Chairman Quay. The note contrasts this with Gov Hastings and hints the governor may have learned something in the past week.
The death of Gen Ely S Parker last week closes a career spanning military and civil service. He earned the friendship of many white men while preserving the esteem and confidence of his Seneca people.
The Secretary of State issued an order admitting Utah to statehood. The national flag will gain a new star, bringing the total to forty five, to be displayed on the Fourth of July.
The iron market saw a sharp price rise last week for pig iron and steel billets due to liberal railroad purchases and strong demand for structural iron used in bridges and related construction.
When the President exhausts fishing in Buzzard's Bay he may focus on safeguarding American missionaries in China as if they sailed from Great Britain, ensuring their rights are protected.
Dun's Review notes continued price and market gains with rising costs but warns against overexpansion. Gold exports persist while syndicate deposits counter, monetary fears ease, cotton crops lag, railroads reorganize boosting investor hope, labor disputes ease, and overall industry activity surpasses expectations for the year.
The Inquirer lauds Quay’s win as the death knell for the city Combine. It promises equal constitutional rights, end to corrupt appointments, and better roads as reforms sweep across states. The Chicago Inter Ocean notes bicycle riders drive road improvements, urging nationwide action. A New York committee studies a superior state system, with more states expected to follow.
A Smethport Democrat opinion defends Quay noting he is no saint yet not a hypocrite and less corrupt than the Harrisburg crowd knocked out on Wednesday. The piece targets Hastings' Combine and figures like Dave Martin and Chris Magee, calling the political scene a bad mess overall.
Marshall Field of Chicago earned net profits of 7 million dollars last year, more than any other man in the world. John Wanamaker of Philadelphia is said to have made 4 million dollars. The note highlights these merchants as exemplars of skill and enterprise in newspaper advertising.
The passage argues that labor and capital form a partnership, each using the other's strengths to achieve mutual profits. It notes manufacturers raising wages in the last six months to expand the junior partner’s share across the country.
In Harrisburg on August 28 the Pennsylvania Republican convention endorsed Senator Quay as State Chairman after a brief, united session. He led a victory over opponents, with top party officers and judges nominated by acclamation, including six Supreme Court justices. Haywood named State Treasurer.
In Boston last week the Grand Recorder reported 961 subordinate commanderies under the Grand Commandery, up 81 from the 1892 triennial figure. Total Knights membership reaches 106,770.
A Mexican duelist who killed his man was sentenced to three years in prison and a $1,000 fine. He must also pay the widow $4,500 annually for eighteen years and cover the funeral and incidental expenses of $868. The report suggests Mexican courts disfavor dueling.
Pennsylvania tops the union with 73 commanderies and 10,943 members. New York follows with 58 commanderies and 10,388 members.
Europeans face a poor wine harvest as phylloxera devastates France’s vineyards. The wine crop will total about 660 million gallons, down 34 percent from last year, while the United States enjoys better yields.
The note suggests a sewing idea where material from two skirts becomes sleeves and material from one sleeve becomes a skirt. It presents a clever way to repurpose fabric to create a new dress with remaining pieces worked into a skirt.
Pennsylvania will celebrate Labor Day on Saturday September 7 as the other states set Monday September 2 for the holiday.
Mr Jacob Esbensen of Chicago Lumber Co at Des Moines Iowa says he sent medicine to his mother in the old country and praises Chamberlains Pain Balm as the best for rheumatism. The 50 cent bottles are sold by Morris Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon.
The Nickel Plate Road announces limited excursion rates to the West Northwest and Southwest with travel dates of September 10 and 24. Ask agents for further information about the offer and eligibility.
A short testimonial urges immediate use of DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure for infants and summer illness, warning against delaying treatment and advising reliance on this remedy.
The Buffalo Express notes an August deficit of 3 693 103 30, with year to date shortfall at 13 171 469 22. If July carryovers ceased, August balance would not be honest and deficits will rise again in the next two weeks before shrinking later in the month.
The passage urges a fixed policy to improve state highways and ease farm to market transport. It endorses measures to curb crime immigration, oppose corporate influence in politics, support civil service reforms, and limit private control over public contracts and franchises.
The piece roasts Governor Hastings forced to preside as Quay is declared Chairman by a convention that trounced the Lobby Combine. It says Quay dominated the event, routed lobbyists, and kept harmony as the party’s leadership solidified amid alleged compromises. Philadelphia Times.
The Philadelphia Inquirer hails Senator Quay’s victory as a breakthrough for civil service reform and purity in politics. It credits his late surge to a strong platform against money in campaigns and bossism, predicting a shift toward voter control of nominations in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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