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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1876
Page
2
A removal of wealth unfolds as A T Stewart’s will names Judge Hilton to settle affairs and fund charities. After the funeral, Stewart’s widow sells most assets to Hilton for a million dollars, leaving questions about the fate of a $50 million estate and Hilton’s control amid national politics and impeachment chatter.
The grand jury indicted Babcock Harrington Whitely Benton Miles Nettleship Somerville for conspiracy in a safe burglary. Gen Babcock posted bail. Moody’s fundraising rumors stir debate. fractional currency circulates. Docr Mupp elected to Maryland Legislature. McClelland calls Democratic meeting. Republicans mocked as thieves.
Henry Baxter denounces the push for specie payments and resumption of gold standard as ruinous. He cites Dwight and historic banking crises, argues the 1875 law fails to balance currencies, urges retaining greenbacks, and warns of distress if the public purse ignores the old money system. He contrasts English and French practices with American policy.
The Boom committee at the State Capitol continues secret work amid an unfolding lobby scandal. Petroff says Skinner offered $500 per vote for 15 Philadelphia delegates, with a $7,500 check shown. Skinner counters that Petroff offered the bribe. Douglas and Lynott implicated in separate alleged efforts. The panel nears final report, while a Democratic caucus fixes adjournment timing amid sharp rhetoric.
The legislature fixed on May Sth for adjournment. A resolution passed in the House and was promptly approved by the Senate which reversed its prior stance on bills from the House after April 1. Throughout the week the House advanced many bills and worked on second and third readings of appropriation, printing and revenue measures.
The Sun questions Orville E. Babcock as he faces indictment for seven years as secretary to the President. It notes his control over access, letters, and many patronage decisions, and argues impeachment may shield him no longer as Congress sits in session. The piece warns the White House faces looming scrutiny and accountability.
The President returned to the Senate last Tuesday the bill reducing the President salary to 26000 per year after March. He sent a message explaining his reasons. He opposed it when it would affect a Democrat and favored the 50000 salary when it benefited him. The Democratic House efforts at economy are offset by the Republican Senate and the President.
The April 14 1876 issue brands General Babcock as an administration thug tied to the Safe Burglary case and accuses him of leading a theft ring. It discusses Whitley Harrington Inschum and potential pardons, then debates Democratic nomination prospects with Bayard Tilden and Morton, noting Blaine’s renewed influence and a DC suffrage push.
Colonel Dodge promotes a small work on the Black Hills describing geography climate and possible gold deposits. He argues placer mining favors capital and rich men, warns poor men against mining for themselves, and suggests most profits come from large scale hydraulic ventures or as labor for others. He notes dangers including possible arrest by troops if opened to mining.
A collage of brief notes discusses political shifts and events. The president signs a silver coinage bill. Grant's former home Galena shifts to Democratic in recent voting. Hendricks favored for St Louis nomination. Centennial grounds close to public until May 10. Haiti sees another revolution. government may fall. Dom Pedro II of Brazil arrives in New York with the Empress. Wives of Hindoo men abandon funeral burning. St Paul’s advice cited. Judges critique bankrupt law. lawyers blamed. Parson Newman shifts topics to Amalekites Hamites Shemites. Hannibal Hamlin nomination would mobilize a large vote against him. King of Bormah plans a journal with dire subscribership consequences. A joke at an Erie restaurant ends with hash. Macaulay quote on votes and conscience cited. Judge Wentworth on two-party view. Mrs Reed arrested in Eu Fala I T with Boy believed to be Charlie Ross. Detectives pursue.
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