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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1880
Page
2
In Warren Ledger's December 17 1880 issue local politics shift as Lieut. Gov. Stone drops from U.S. Senate consideration and G W Scofield gains prominence. The piece also notes opposition to Grant and reports on the Fitz John Porter bill compromise, coal prices and mining trends, and various political opinions from Washington and Ireland.
General Grant spoke at a Washington reception hosted by the Boys in Blue Association. He praised returning comrades, reflected on loyalty to the United States, and urged equality for former enemies while affirming sacrifice and duty. He emphasized pride in America and gratitude for support from old friends and fellow soldiers.
The Democrats nationwide celebrate John Kelley defeat amid accusations of misconduct that helped lose Stancock's election and cost Gov. Robinson the prior contest. Kelley once ran Tam many affairs, served as New York City Comptroller, and sought re election before Mayor Cooper backed Allen Campbell as his successor.
English gold is entering the country quickly with a Monday shipment of three million dollars and a Tuesday delivery of six hundred fifty five thousand dollars in bars and coin.
A week of exchanged letters between Senators Conkling of New York and Bayard of Delaware centers on accusations tied to allegations that Conkling Arthur Boutwell and Davis profited from fines paid by Phelps Dodge & Co. for revenue law violations. The Philadelphia Times summarizes the dispute, with Bayard denying calling Conkling a thief, and Conkling pressing for a clear answer while labeling Bayard a liar. The exchange may be continued with further quotes from congressional reports and other public comment.
The Philadelphia Record notes farmers earned $700,000,000 abroad in the past year, sustaining trade and industry while bearing much of the tax burden on imports. It calls for serious consideration of Hayes's recommendation to promote Gen. Grant to Captain General, praising his Civil War leadership and presidential campaign role. It adds that France’s wheat harvest is the largest in years, yet France must still buy abroad.
The Prolegomena to the Book of Psalms is cited to argue that Adam may have authored Psalm 92 while others like Abraham Moses Solomon contributed the rest, leaving David as arranger. Mrs Hooper profiles Ex Queen Isabella as exceptionally charitable and courteous, noting she reportedly gave $40 to beggars and defended her generosity.
An alarm of fire at midnight is startling yet pales beside news of dangerous health. The article asserts thousands hurry to graves due to indifference to disease and its cure. It presents I. H. Warner & Co. Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as a remedy to awaken men in Memphis Appeal.
Special Correspondent reports a slim House attendance at opening, many bills proposed, and quick appropriation passage possible. Notes Washington City growth with new houses, the monument scaffold up, and the Smithsonian and Centennial exhibits being reorganized. Mentions caucus over Postmaster vacancy, Southern Democrats seeking influence, and talk of a solid Republican South. Also covers inter oceanic canal plans, retirements, and brief satirical items from Frumpygraphs and local notices.
Yer s Cathartic Pils are presented as the best purgatives for family use derived from extensive chemical research. Claimed to be purely vegetable and safe for all ages, they are said to maintain digestive health, prevent derangements, and suit weakened constitutions and children. Sold by all deniers.
Clement describes rapid cure for rheumatism after using Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil both internally and externally. Fire at Clark Morse Planing Mill destroys Buffalo House and nearby buildings, total loss estimated at 80,000 with 12,000 insured. George Osborne's family perishes. Prof Moffat to preach and lecture at Baptist Church on Sunday with free admission.
From the York Democratic Press the piece argues that tariffs are not constitutional as a revenue device and harm consumers. It denounces protection as enriching a few at the expense of many, warns of monopolies, and calls for tariff revision. It condemns monopolists and political alliances that shield special interests.
A Piedmont Missouri letter writer responds to a Mill Springs correspondent praising the Sunny South. He extols Piedmont as a lively shipping point with 1 000 residents, six hotels, six dry goods stores and four saloons, notes local prices for venison rabbits ducks and other staples, and compares weather to spring in Pennsylvania. He also mentions election calm and Missouri’s iron industry capacity.
A quirky ad proclaims the value of a dollar and the never knowing its worth until attempting a remedy for bilious colic indigestion or constipation. It pitches a trial bottle for 60 cents and notes a full line of imported and domestic dried fruits at F W Miller & Co Beatty Block including cherries prunes pruneillas raisins currants citron and lemon peel.
Mrs E H Perkins of Creek Centre Warren County reports four years of asthma trouble. After using two bottles of Dr Thomas Helectric Oil she is fully cured and offers to act as an agent for neighbors seeking relief.
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