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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1875
Page
2
The piece mocks party maneuvering for the next U S. presidency with references to Grant and Schurz amid Democratic critiques. It notes Vice President Wilson's death and a large Boston funeral procession with officials and crowds observing the casket.
An editorial from the Philadelphia Ledger argues that irresolution wastes energy and blocks success, urging deliberate study and self-reliance. It cites the need to balance thought and action, accept aiding input, and act with firm judgment once a conclusion forms.
The XLIVth Congress convenes with a Democratic House and a Republican-leaning Senate. Officials foresee a cautious agenda, with limited reforms but potential checks on extravagance. Cardinal McCloskey, arriving in New York, questions anti Catholic sentiment and downplays the Guibord dispute as a matter for Canadian courts and Britain.
The well known W. T. Marcy store at 270 272 Main Street closed, as Mr. Marcy assigned his stock to James Winship for creditors. Liabilities about 150000, assets around 100000. Major creditors include Mclean & Co New York and Alonzo Hamilton & Co Boston. Clerks and sewing workers lose jobs.
Two weeks ago a catastrophic cave at Chauncey and Grand Tunnel mines in Wyoming Valley trapped 125 miners. Leader Rob er ts ordered evacuation after roof movement warned of disaster. ore boulders flew from the tunnel mouth and the shock resembled an earthquake. Also, Hon William H Witte died at his Montgomery county residence. He was a noted public speaker with a long state-wide profile.
The snippet gathers scattered items: a Philadelphia editor’s profile, a projected Democratic House majority, broad census figures, Glasgow sermons for workers, farming stats, and light vignettes. It notes a failed health claim, a clerical donation party hunger tale, a Brooklyn injury suit, a backward-capable surname, bread and wheat worries, and political curiosities including a vice presidential engagement rumor and Nashville meetings.
The article alleges that all corruption paths converge on the White House and that investigations halt at the Executive Mansion door. It cites the Black Friday inquiry and Measurer Babcock vouchers, suggesting selective witness action and protection for larger criminals tied to the Washington Ring and Whiskey Ring.
In New York Beecher faced a surprise service of papers from H. C. Bowen’s clerk during a lecture. Beecher refused to sign then accepted and vowed to attend the trial. The incident occurred as Bowen presses libel suits against Beecher.
The President attended the National Sunday School Assembly and was met in Salamanca by clergy and lay members. A dinner at Mr Kent's residence, relative of Senator Fenton, prompted Grant to question Fenton’s presence. He declared he would not dine with him, but peace was restored and Fenton joined the meal.
An old style advertisement for painting and paper hanging services by W. O. Rowland opposite Union School on Hickory Street Warren Pennsylvania. It lists mixed paints ready for use pure lead linseed oil varnishes turpentine glass putty and artist materials and colors.
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