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Newspaper

Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1881

Page

2

Democratic Nominations for Warren County Officials

For Register o 1B order GW Kinnear of Warren. For County Commissioners Darius Mead of Youngsville M J Smut of Tidioute. For Associate Judges D W & Jamin of Warren Charles Chash of Russellburg. For District Attorney Cilas Dinsmoor of Warren. For County Auditors W D Riddlesperger of Mead A S Dalrymple of Warren. For Trustee of Warren Academy K P King of Warren.

GW. Kinnear Warren Darius Mead Youngsville M. J. Smut Tidioute D. W. &. Jamin Charles Chash Russellburg Cilas, Dinsmoor W. D. Riddlesperger Mead A. S. Dalrymple Warren Academy K.P. King Orr A. D Lowik John King J. M. Wardwell Rachel A. Houg M. Cribbins A. McKinney P. BR BR. Co. Lessees C. D. Boss Wim. P. Barber First National Bank of Warren Hazeltine Orr & Co Polly A Kinnear J. F. McPherson, Jr Thomas Brace Charles Covell Adelia Phoenix D. A.V R. Rco Patrick Campbell W. C. Arthurs Martin Root Stephen R. Morrison Mary C. White D. A. Burrows George CG. White Ve. IL F. Andrews L. Vance E. A. Brook J. K. Webb A. R. Kilburn J. €. Bonner J. A Wheible Prothonotary Warren, Pa

Washington dispatch on President's faltering recovery

A Washington dispatch dated the 24th reports the President’s slight improvement paused by opening an inflamed gland with suspected suppuration. He rests easily and fevers lessen after surgery. Sleep improves, nourishment returns by mouth, and doctors hope stomach troubles are past.

Washington Fool

American and European news bites mix of events and figures

A collage of items notes political shifts in France and rising Methodism, with mentions of Garfield's weight loss and a Chicago monument for Douglas. Oil market trends in Bradford and Richburg districts, a New York detective hunt for Stewart’s remains, and a look at Methodist growth and church wealth.

PUP TUE LAWS BEFORE THE PEOPLE

A historical call urges New York style public publication of session laws. The piece laments that laws pass and become active before the public learns of them, noting no state authority to publish laws and urging reform by the next Legislature to announce enacted laws to all citizens.

New York State Ilere

Arrest of Captain Howgate Over Embezzlement Charges

Captain Howgate formerly of the Signal Service has been arrested in Michigan on charges of embezzling over 50 000 from the Government during his service. The case follows controversy after General Myers’s death and his earlier resignation amid disputes over leadership of the Signal Office. The arrest is said to shed light on his abrupt actions and unusual pursuit of promotion.

Howgate Signal Service Michigan Gen. Myers Hazen Towgate Department Slazen Signal Office Slowgate

Private oath claim taints Tilden presidency tale

The Cincinnati Crazette and Buffalo Courier debate whether Samuel J. Tilden privately took an oath as president before a New York magistrate or White House room disclosure on March 3 or 4 1877. The letters echo Republicans and imply a fraudulent inauguration amid disputed 1876 election.

Cincinnati Samuel J. Tilden New York Buffalo Courier Tilden Congress White House

Vice President Arthur and constitutional emergency

The Cincinnati Gazette argues that if constitutional provisions had not been undermined by demagogism and flunkeyism, Vice President Arthur should discharge presidential powers from the day of the shooting. It calls for the Cabinet to notify him of presidential inability and for Arthur to act as assistant and substitute, conveying the President’s intentions.

The Cincinnati Gazette Arthur Executive Office

Epidemic Diphtheria in St Marys and Local Developments

Diphtheria is described as an epidemic in St Marys, Elk county. Reports note Vesta Furnace at Marietta blown out for repairs, 775 hands employed in Reading Car Shops, a $23,000 Catholic church project in Corry, and oil operations near Honesdale by the Wayne County Development Company. Other items reference a Bradford champagne cork incident, Bedford Springs property sale price refusals, and plans for a Presque Island Bay park.

Tax Bradford Hra Allegany Washington St. Marys Elk County Bedford Springs Eric Presque Island Bay

Deed Recording Rules for State Lands Explainer

A Brookville Graphic Democrat summary explains deeds must be acknowledged and recorded within six months for in state conveyances and within one year for out of state deeds. It warns that unrecorded deeds can be void against subsequent buyers and outlines protections for bona fide purchasers without notice.

Lt Jones Smith Mills Jones Brookville Graphic-Democrat

Guiteau Writes Life Story Amid Garfield Shock

Guiteau, claiming a 500 page autobiography, notes in recent manuscript that Garfield is dead and Arthur is President. The jail guards and security have increased, and postal mail to Guiteau has surged with eerie and profane threats and mock tributes from across the country. A sister’s card asks about him as he avoids details of the morning’s events, saying he prays for the President and regrets his deed.

Guiteau Garfield Arthur United States Congress Springfield Ohio Charles Guiteau Lynch Corsicana Texas Charlie Vincennes Ind Charles J. Guitean Brimstone Satan Mra. F. M. Scoville Chicago Warden Crocker General Crocker

Postal Reform Aimed at Shielding Clergy From Abusive Mails

The post office plans to issue general instructions to postmasters allowing individuals to request destruction of all postal cards addressed to them or from specific senders. Requests must be in writing and filed for record. Postmasters and receiving postmasters may grant the relief as duties permit.

Parsons Post Office Department

No Ill Wind Pleases President’s Doctors

The article mocks the president’s medical team noting they cheer small progress in the wound as healing and larger lengths of drainage tubes as evidence of improvement. It quotes the V S Sun critiquing doctors being bound to feel gratified by any reported change.

V. S. Sun

Our Wounded President Faces Heat and Delirium

The Herald reports President Garfield suffered heat related distress with delirium at times and dullness on days after. He struggles to swallow due to swollen parotid gland and jaw. at times cannot open his mouth, and expresses despair. Doctors note possible gastric poisoning from blood poisoning and lingering stomach issues.

the Herald Rockwell Garfield White House Washington Boynton

Washington Dispatch Reports President Illness Progress

A Washington dispatch to the Philadelphia Times outlines Seventh week of the President’s illness. He is weak and barely able to move or speak, with a nonhealing wound and unknown ball trajectory. Glandular neck inflammation worsens. fevered blood poisoning and lockjaw risk loom, yet stomach improves and doctors hold a cautious hope for recovery with proper care.

Washington Philadelphia Times of Sunday

Sessions Indicted Over Legislative Purchases At Albany

In a Legislative Investigating Committee session in Albany, Lo Sessions admitted using money to secure bill passage. He acknowledged paying for bills he supported and frequented Barber's room for poker, prompting indictment by the Grand Jury. A Frapont a dispatch notes a Republican caucus in New York backing Senator Sessions by 206 to 77 as reformers defend his patriotism.

Chicago Inter-Ocean Lo” Sessions Legislative Investigating Committee Albany Ansawer Barber’s Sessions Bradley Fraponta N. Y Senator Sessiona New York

Cured of Drinking with Hop Bitters Report

A rail official from Chicago cites Hop Bitters as curing a drinker’s insatiable thirst and restoring sobriety for over two years. Other notes mention Ben Hill’s cancer operation and koumiss nourishment, plus Lancaster resident Jacob Martzolf praising Spring Blossom for his family.

Chicago Times

Pardoning Power and Delays in Death Penalties

A Washington correspondent questions a DOJ sourced claim that two men were hanged since the President’s illness because their pardoning cases could not reach the President. The piece argues a death row inmate or supporters have a moral right to clemency consideration and that temporary presidential inability justifies seeking a judicial stay.

Department of Justice Washington

Almost Crazy and Green Lake Wonders Told

A sobering portrait of a hard working father facing illness and debt after a long day, contrasted with a sales pitch for Electric Bitters offering relief. The piece then shifts to a geography note about Green Lake Colorado, its record elevation, surrounding Gray's Peak, and crystal clear waters with visible petrified forest remains.

A. W. Merck & Co Green Lake Colorado Gray’s Peak

Debating Club Fireside Laughs and Odd Health Ads

A fragmented column mixes patent medicine praise with a Deadwood debating club anecdote and local notices. It promotes Eclectric Bitters and Burdock Blood Bitters, lists prices, and recounts a humorous tale about a president with revolvers during a lynching question, alongside other brief items and sales pitches.

Baptists minister touts Thomas Eclectric Oil cure claims

A letter portrays a Baptist minister who left medicine for the ministry after forty years. He credits Thomas Eclectric Oil with curing quinsy hoarseness diphtheria in family and asserts it can treat catarrh deafness and earache. He urges wide use and claims relentless personal relief from rheumatic pain.

Thomas Alwys Dr. Elf Cranz Corry

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