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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1898
Page
2
The latest estimate puts the war with Spain at 235 million dollars, far below initial forecasts, marking the conflict as a success in this respect. Hon. E. W. Parshall favors Tue Mai with a copy of Small 98, praising the book as the handiest and best for a newspaper office.
The Mail offers new subscribers in Warren county a low price of 25 cents until January 1, 1899. Friends of the Mail are urged to help by encouraging others to subscribe at this rate.
The Warren county campaign starts with three days of renowned speakers at the fair from September 27 to 30. Voters are urged to attend with family and friends to learn the issues. Registration has passed and taxes must be paid by the voter to be eligible to vote in the coming election.
As the third battalion of the Sixteenth regiment sailed for Porto Rico yesterday the chances of soldiers being ordered home before next year look slim. Critics say the regiment remains on guard duty while others await relief.
Uncle Sam imposes a ten dollar yearly tax on fairs awarding purses in horse races. If exhibitions are hired, as at many fairs, the society pays 100 dollars or 10 dollars for each performer. The tax is heavy but Spain had to be licked, and the best remedy is for the public to pay the tax by attending the fair.
Oil City Blizzard reports a Cincinnati G A R event where veterans booed Speaker Alger and silenced Governor Pingree. Alger drew cheers while Pingree spoke briefly, with the crowd protesting any critique of Alger and forcing Pingree to depart.
Maine voters last Monday backed the entire Republican slate. Governor Llewellyn Powers of Houston won re election alongside Congressmen Thomas B. Reed of Portland Nelson Dingley of Lewiston Edwin C. Burleigh of Augusta and Charles A. Boutelle of Bangor. The delegation is described as the strongest in experience in the country.
President McKinley supports an inquiry into army care selecting nine prominent citizens from different parties to head a commission. The panel would examine medical quartermaster and commissary operations and treatment of sick soldiers with potential members including Generals Schofield Dodge Gordon and Manderson Daniel Lamont Robert Lincoln D C Gilman James A Sexton and Dr W W Keene. Some may decline and the group could be reduced to five. work to begin soon.
A historical report states that Captain Dreyfus was convicted on forged evidence from Col. Henry, who reportedly killed himself after arrest. The piece notes the American impulse for fair trial, suggests Dreyfus may receive a new trial or release in light of the confession.
Bradford Era reports Congressman Stone urged Washington to order the Sixteenth home but was told too many Pennsylvania soldiers have been mustered out. The article denounces the War Department for feeding shortages and calls for accountability for officials negligent or lacking humane care.
The Buffalo Express argues Crete remains unstable a year and a half after European powers promised peace. It notes hundreds killed, crimes committed, and foreign fleets needing more troops to keep order, with calls that Greece would have brought stability if Crete were theirs.
A collage of political and military notes, quotes, and observations. Reports touch on Camp Alger, Camp Meade, Admiral Dewey, Spanish American War aftermath, and Pennsylvania militia, with opinions on copper and silver, leaders like Bryan and Stone, and editorials from Chicago to Harrisburg.
The Republican League resolutions praise the 1896 national platform, endorse President McKinley’s administration, honor soldiers and sailors, and commend Col. W A Stone and other candidates. It condemns reneging on nominating conventions and urges unity to secure victory.
Gen Henry's Sept 10 report to Gen Brooke lists 11 000 troops with 1 553 sick on the south side of the island the highest percentage yet. Brigade details show 600 diarrhoea cases 58 typhoid fever across units in Gen Ernst's group while others report lower figures. Typhoid declines and death rate remains low with no alarm.
A 230 page pamphlet issued by the Republican State Committee refutes Wanamaker Swallow gang charges against the Legislature and the party. It includes editorials from the state press and notes on candidates. Copies available by addressing the Republican State Committee at 1231 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Saturday afternoon a libel suit was brought against R B Brown editor of the Meadville Democrat for publishing a Voice article accusing United States Senator M L Quay of numerous offenses. Brown posted bail for a hearing before a local alderman on September 17. Brown is a former Meadville postmaster and ex Pennsylvania assemblyman.
The article notes Congressman C. W. Stone's meeting with President McKinley in which Stone urged bringing home the fighting Sixteenth. The President lauded the "splendid 16th Pennsylvania regiment" and indicated officers would receive substantial promotions.
Announcement declares the suspension of the Arena edited by Dr. John Clark Ridpath due to financial troubles. The free silver publication is described as crippled when Ridpath took control, and the move is blamed on lack of public support, signaling continued rejection of the free silver gospel.
It claims a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion by a masterly tonic. The advertisement promises relief from the first dose and asserts universal applicability. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, druggists, Warren, Pa.
Warren announces September 27 to 30 for a local fair with free entries for exhibitors.
At Warren County Fair from September 27 to 30 Republicans speak Wednesday, Democrats on Thursday, and Prohibition advocates Friday. All events free except races.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers an eight day round trip ree conducted tour to the Trans Mississipp i and International Exposition in Omaha starting October 1. Rates from major points range from 80 to 100 dollars including rail, Pullman berth, meals, hotel stays, fair admission, and Omaha meals with Chicago accommodations. Tickets valid for return until November 15 with a 15 dollar reduction. Contact ticket agent or Tourist Agent 1196 Broadway New York or Geo W Boyd Philadelphia.
Gettysburg-Washington offers two five day personally conducted tours leaving Buffalo Erie Pittsburg and other intermediate points on October 17 and November 7. Round trip package priced at 25 dollars includes transport Pullman berth hotel accommodations and battlefield drive. Rates vary by origin with several cities listed and returns allowed on regular trains until late October and mid November. Descriptive itineraries available via ticket agents B P Fraser E Harrar Watt and Boyd in respective districts.
The Matz office offers wedding invitations and calling cards with neat and elegant design at affordable prices. This local notice highlights affordable options for stylish stationery.
A fashion roundup features Murraky belts shirtwaist sets velvet belts and pompadour combs as the latest accessories and apparel trends showcased this season.
Philadelphia Dispatch reports a heated political scene as anti Quay elements wage a libel campaign against Republican candidates. Elkin calls for evidence and court action, while Col. Stone and Wanamaker urge stalwart support and oppose the machine. Swallow attacks widely as Quay defeat looms.
A Great Bend Sunday school teacher debates religion and patriotism over a bright pupil who quips that God cannot lick Dewey. In another county, a superintendent notes only six teachers raised their hands to show they read local papers, sparking criticism of free notices and promotions without pay.
Blair a regular from the Seventeenth dies after shocking courage at El Caney on July 1. He shields wounded Seventy-first New York soldiers, crawls 900 feet to fetch water for them, then dies delivering the aid. A Spanish sharpshooter is killed by Blair after a long exchange of fire. The survivor returns home to tell the tale.
Walter Russell details aboard the Century shipboard drills and exercises used during quarters. He notes sword and bayonet practice, physical training, boarding and fire drills, water hose tests, plus a 60 second mat hold and a run around drill as sailors move in quick ellipse formations with barefoot sections enjoying the day.
West Stewartstown Frontier Gazette reports Whit Terrill and Norman Perry weathered a spring as they head to Indian Stream headwaters to start a mining season. They hauled 1600 pounds of supplies, found gold traces, and sent samples to the Philadelphia mint while seeking miner's rights in Colebrook.
Jennie Reifarth will play Rachel Levinsky in Fred Peel’s Caselsey’s Wife. R A Barnet plans Jack and the Beanstalk 1492 and Gretchen Queen of the Ballet on tour and writes a new musical. Violet Dene to star in The Ballet Girl revival. Clitheroe the child prodigy in The Silver King lauded. Princess Chimay declines American vaudeville. war plays loom with several titles listed for Melo drama.
Eight year old pacer Bob Fitzsim mons maintains his namesake’s reputation. John R. Gentry cut Goshen track record from 2 11 4 to 2 06. Peter Curran ill in Austria but expected back in the sulky soon. George Heller of Tiffin won a best dressed driver whip from the Mansfield Driving association. Jenny dam of Hulda and Gracie 8 dam of Diane set 2 10 trotters, first to reach that mark. Allie Boy trotted 2 20 at Charter Oak park Hartford Aug 20 without hopples. George Guerne of Santa Rosa sold Directum Kelly’s sire but not his dam Rosa Ludwig. Mike Costello sails to Honolulu to train a stable for Mr Cunningham. Aspen meeting in Colorado recapped with no injuries, no ill will, no fast time. A St Louis fair grounds accident left horses and jockeys injured after a collision with fatal neck breaks for both horses.
A collage of notes mentions Japan not recognizing a state religion, India's vast Imperial library in Calcutta cataloging Indian affairs, Gonoatoa island punishing church attendance, poisonous berries causing child deaths, colored plant charts in German schools, Iceland's volcanic region with eruptive clays and sulfur, and a grotto with unknown depth.
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