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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
2
The Punxsutawney Spirit mocks reform slogans used in campaigns across Pennsylvania. It argues voters must discern honestly earned competence, warning that electing leaders based on rhetoric rewards deceit, graft, and public scandal rather than good governance.
President McKinley demands an exhaustive investigation into charges from yellow journals linking camp and Cuba hardships to Cabinet incompetence. He told Dr Keen that the American people entrusted him with the boys and he intends to uncover any wrongs, noting he has spent seventeen hours daily overseeing the army.
Oil City Blizzard comments on Willis J. Hulings appointment as Brigadier General by President McKinley and discusses political support for Capt. Cumings as Senator. The piece urges Venango county to be fair to Warren county and criticizes overclaiming. it promotes backing Sibley rather than obstructing Congressman Stone.
A Detroit judge compels express companies to affix stamps on package receipts and blocks a one cent rate increase as unlawful. Despite the ruling, Warren residents continue paying the tax, continuing the obligation across the state.
Candidate Jenks and party met in Northwestern Pennsylvania amid frosty receptions. Attacks centered on alleged lies spread by hired agents of the Pittsburg Dispatch and Post, with calls for an end to such trickery.
The letter of acceptance by Joseph C. Sibley draws criticism from Republicans who view his candidacy as driven by post office grievances. The piece contrasts Sibley’s vague promises with Stone’s record on honest money. It argues for Stone’s reelection to Congress, citing party factionalism, 16 to 1 silver, and Sibley’s perceived alignment with dishonest monetary policy.
Pennsylvania Republicans are urged to judge Rep. Sibley by his past actions in free trade. The Smethportner letter argues Sibley would push foreign industry interests and contrasts his record with that of Hon. C. W. Stone, praising Stone as a proven congressman. The piece questions voters in the 27th district about electing a free trader over a reformer.
Rumors say the Tenth Pennsylvania may depart Manila around late September as men express readiness to go home and reunite with families. In battle, none were injured entering the city. seven deaths occurred in the opening clash, while wounded from July 31 and August 1 nearly recovered. An order praising the Pennsylvania command was issued by Gen. Merritt.
The Pittsburg Post notes Honest Joe Sibley joined Mr. Jenks at Franklin and injected a barrel of life into the race against Congressman Stone. The line suggests early campaign energy as election day nears.
The Mail agrees with the Bradford Era that many regiments would welcome orders to Porto Rico for garrison duty. Some units should be sent immediately to relieve fatigued soldiers of the Sixteenth regiment.
A school teacher observes pupils, both boys and girls, studying geography over the vacation and offering insights on matters related to the late Spanish possessions.
A vintage sale listing shows military belts shirtwaist sets and Vel vet belts along with pompadour combs as the featured items. The fragment suggests a catalog or ad focusing on wartime era apparel and hair accessories.
Secretary of War Alger tours camps and says commanders must inform Washington of real conditions at Chickamauga. He argues every officer with command is responsible for soldiers health, noting sickness in Southern camps and praising disciplined Pennsylvania regiments for better outcomes. He blames lack of discipline and poor canteen fare for recipe of illness in other volunteer units.
The Kane Republican notes Hon. J. C. Sibley’s nomination and his pledge to promote legislation aiding agriculture, commerce, and industry. It questions free trade and silver coinage, arguing such policies would harm workers by devaluing wages and purchasing power.
Captain Henry A Castle, auditor for the Post Office Department, reveals a complete set of postal accounts spanning from the service’s foundation to now. The 8000 volumes, destined for the National Library, document each U S city and town’s business history with the earliest volume dated Oct 1 to Dec 1, 1798 and signed by Postmaster General Timothy Pickering.
The Fall Fashion number of Harper's Bazar will be issued on Oct 1. It will be 32 pages with a color cover and show fashions in dinner gowns opera cloaks tailor made gowns house gowns hats and winter furs from Paris London and New York sources plus usual departments and literary features.
Brief military notices report American forces holding four fifths of Porto Rico while Spanish troops retreat toward San Juan. Disturbances at Barros and Fajardo are minor. General Ernst shifts headquarters to Albonete and 2,600 in his command are sick including 400 with typhoid. Paris indicates Spanish peace commissioners demand Luzon retention for a coal station.
In Paris the peace commissioners met for two hours in the drawing room of the Continental hotel where they are staying. No joint session has yet occurred. General Fitzhugh Lee will not command troops in Havana, but General Wade may receive that command. General Blanco suggests releasing Cuban political prisoners held in Spanish jails. Secretary Alger's letter requesting a war department investigation has been made public.
Money on call stands at 3 percent with prime mercantile paper at 4 to 8 percent. Sterling rates show actual business in bankers' bills at 4.8146 for demand and 4.81% for 60 days, with posted 4.8244 for 60 days. New York Produce Market notes flour values for winter and Minnesota grades, rye, cornmeal, barley, oats, and milk products. grains show various f.o.b and inland quotes, while butter and cheese figures appear for Western and state dairies.
A collection of short items covers Congress chances for Wheeler, Dewey as senator prospects, stamp decisions for unstamped checks, American locomotive orders to Australia, pension paper stamp rules, army officer resignations, Democratic congressional nominees Hall and party campaign tactics, Roosevelt attacks in New York, and Rev Dr Swallow’s alleged political tricks.
Workmen were hurt when a scaffold fell at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The accident followed a series of unrelated reports from across the country including illnesses from canned corn beef, wartime troop deployments, and political shifts abroad.
A testimonial style ad claims the tonic cures stomach weakness and indigestion with the first dose. It promises universal relief, safety, and reliable results, marketed by Hertzel & Saner, druggists, Warren, Pa.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets at reduced rates from Erie, St Marys and intermediate stations to Warren from September 27 to 30, 1898. Tickets will be valid for return until October 1, 1898, in connection with the Warren fair held September 27 to 30.
Notice that Fieadon of M. H. Whitling late of Clarendon Warren County Pennsylvania applies to the proper court on Thursday October 1898 at 2 o clock PM to obtain discharge as administratrix of the estate in the said county and state.
Subpoena in the Warren County Common Pleas case 35 March term 1898 commands Philip Fish to appear December 5 1898 to answer Alice Cooper Fish libellant for divorce. Alias subpoenas were returned non est inventus and the sheriff John H Fuellhart warns appearance under peril.
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