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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1880
Page
2
Warren Ledger reports District Attorney Holuincen of Starrisburg issued subpoenas for witnesses in untried bribery cases and says Representative Wolfe will assist prosecutions. Indictments against Kemble and Salter for perjury have been abandoned by the Commonwealth.
State Commissioner Smart reports to the Governor on high schools as part of the common system. He states that widespread support for high schools proves public demand for greater mental development. The people wanted secondary instruction to augment primary schooling without diluting its core aims or becoming impractical.
The Committee on Appropriations will propose a $20,000 appropriation to fund improvements on the Allegheny River. This amount equals the engineer in charge’s full request and intent.
In Philadelphia the assessment of General Grant's belief that the rebellion is ended is noted. The text suggests sharing the news with party members to broaden their views on current affairs and the state of affairs.
The anti Grant faction, including 1868 and 1872 Republicans and many Germans, plans a May 6 St. Louis convention to organize against imperialists. They back the Democratic party if necessary and threaten to back a third candidate to deny Grant a third term, believing they hold balance of power in several states.
In Francis, April 19, a prosecuting attorney sought commitment for Beouis Kearney. He appeared with counsel who asked delay to seek a writ of habeas corpus. The court called the request unusual, ordered commitment, and Kearney was sent to the house of correction. He wore convict garb after a barber visit and expressed questions about the eight hour work provision. The judge noted the correctional superintendent will assign suitable work.
Intense excitement in Caledonia after the forger and outlaw Harry English killed Constable Wrenth during a standoff at his Catalonia area home. In the confrontation English shot another officer as he fled into the woods, with District Attorney Norgell wounding him in the leg. State Volunteer troops are deployed to capture him.
A 1880 fragment reports a man from Petrolia named Kurey who received 117 dollars unlawfully, confessed through a priest Father Burke in Pittsburgh, with a letter from Rev W L Burke at 180 Grant Street Pittsburgh requesting restitution and discreet handling of the matter.
A man forged administration papers to obtain duplicates of United States bonds after claiming the owner died at sea with a broker who vanished. Investigators found signatures forged and that the bonds were never shipped. The original bonds must be redeemed again and Treasury contemplates whether a special appropriation is required. Specific rates will be collected.
In Orizaba Mexicans recall a story of General Grant touring the mountain town. A caballero event featured a skilled horsewoman and a fine mustang. Grant praised the horse and accepted it, but later returned the gift instead of offering a return present.
HH. B. Hearts Content April 15 1880 reports a Manafield Ohio speech by Secretary Sherman outlining three Republican cardinal points: resumption and refunding financial honesty enforcement of constitutional amendments for civil and political rights and free common schools to foster intelligent citizenship. The piece notes debates over delegates and unified party stance toward these points.
A letter claims Hop Bitters cured Mr Godfrey in ten days after doctors said he would die. Occurrences include a salem report about rail travel and a note on Russia’s zarina and railways. Spring Creek Lodge No 540 K of H meets and adopts bereavement resolutions for Brother Wilson Donaldson, with mourning charter and publication plans.
From Chicago's Creano D dated January 1 1880 HH Warner & Co Rochester NY a prominent local resident testifies to successful treatment for Brights Disease after ineffective remedies and a stay at White Sulphur Springs, endorsing Warner’s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as a public benefit.
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