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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
2
The Warren Mail reports on bank receiverships in Peabody and fires in Belgrade, a series of fatal accidents from bridges to railroads, and the Galveston and Galveston coast losses. McKinley’s Washington return and ongoing coal strikes dominate, with census hints, labor unrest, mine workers, and international tensions shaping the week.
The report lists prominent deaths including James A. White of Balaklava fame at Upper Sandusky and Gen. John A. McClernand in Springfield. It notes Filipinos ambush casualties near Manila, and Belle Archer in Warren. Political moves feature Wellington R. Burt’s congress nomination in Michigan and other gubernatorial bids in Texas, Montana, Connecticut, and Utah.
Washington powers diverge on China policy as Russia alters talks on Beijing troops. Germany presses for coast fort destruction before peace talks while the empress dowager edges toward continued hostilities. Chaffee withdraws troops to the Philippines. Wilson captures a Boxer stronghold near Beijing. France’s President Loubet hosts a 22 000 table dinner in Paris.
White blackberries and green roses have been propagated in Louisiana this year. Andrew Carnegie has given $4,560,450 to libraries over the last two years. Rev. George Willard of the Reformed church dies in Dayton Ohio at 82. Road improvements begin in the Philippines funded by Manila customs. Two million Boston residents used public baths last summer. Admiral Watson to reside in Louisville after command at Manila. Seventy two new coal mines opened in Prussia boosting 1900 output by 2,500,000 tons. Lorin Pease of Hadley Massachusetts dies at 100. father lived to 99. European birth rates fall three percent since 1891. Canada poised for best apple crop in history. James Ellis Tucker sails for Honolulu to standardize Hawaiian customs law. United Society of Christian Endeavor to hold 1901 convention in Cincinnati. Lord Avebury notes US goods spark Britain’s demand for American products. Florida tobacco rising in prominence rivaling Cuba. Wyoming women pledge 5000 for solid silver service for monitor Wyoming launched in San Francisco.
The national banking system shows 113 banks with over 5 million dollars in deposits, a gain of three since June 29. Since October 1896 deposits near one billion dollars, led by National City Bank of New York at 159 million, followed by National Bank of Commerce and First National Bank of Chicago.
Damaged ships arrive at St Johns Newfoundland after a gale. Two French fishing schooners collided and lost their masts, feared to have foundered with about 40 lives. Kes trel crew landed after the ship sank while seeking shore.
A humorous exchange explains golf terms two up and topping a ball with a Chicago Tribune style quip. A bystander asks the bank direction price, a newsboy quips about bank directors earning high pay in Chicago.
Fragmentary OCR note from Chicago Evening News describing social scene at a ball. Mentions Mr. Wabash and Miss Olive from St. Louis waiting for supper and a casual remark about seating arrangements. Product placement for Lane's Family Medicine appears in ad-like text.
In a Syracuse Herald item a teacher asks James what comes after the dollar and James responds that it is the collectors.
A brief anecdote contrasts two birthdays with a witty remark quoted from Heitere Welt. The note is dated January 6 1900 and cites J W O Brien of Minneapolis Minnesota praising Piso s Cure as a cough remedy.
A compact pair of late 19th or early 20th century proverbs contrasts self discipline and self harm with social judgment. The Puck line lampoons remorse driving self punishment while the Atchison Globe notes easy faux blame, labeling many as fools.
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