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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1890
Page
4
The Warren county notice urges residents to vote in the upcoming local elections and caucuses. It argues for independent judgment, warns against party lines, and condemns bribery and partisan misrule seen in Ohio and Washington. It ends with a dog eat dog metaphor about political corruption.
The piece cites a Supreme Court decision forcing Treasury refunds to importers, charging Wanamaker with profiting from the duty and Harrison’s election funding. It attacks Reed’s parliamentary maneuvers and calls current rules unfair, alleging fraud and political scheming while warning of rising Rooked banking transactions despite safeguards.
EV Holmes argues for universal free seating in churches, citing overcrowding and the need for education on taxation. He cites Warren and New York examples, noting Presbyterian pews costly and underused, with 100 members lacking seats. He proposes annual subscriptions to cover expenses and open seating for all.
The Ledger notes leaders’ focus on bigger issues leaves borough affairs lax as a borough election approaches. Democrats may back August Morck for burgess while Isaac Alden may run for Republican support. Tax collector Emile Amann seeks renomination. George Cogswell likely to oppose. Constable A S Dalrymple retires, John Graham considered. School directors Dinsmoor and Clark likely re-elected. Caucuses next week urge careful nomination of the best candidates.
Jacksonville travelers escorted by a tourist agent and chaperon will travel Tuesday February 4 by a Pullman vestibule sleeping car train. The $50 from New York or $48 from Philadelphia includes meals en route and a four week south stay. Contact nearest ticket agent or S W Draper 849 Broadway New York or W W Lord Jr 205 Washington Street Boston for itineraries.
In Chautauqua and Warren counties farmers adopt beet culture and lodge counts rise. Berks County Pa farmers commit two to five acres first year with Claus Spreckles planned factory. Democratic and Republican leaders debate governors and candidates, with Pattison praised as strongest. Industrial profits show near million marks for Pittsburg plate glass, while labor protections spark debate. A Sugar Grove dairy visit details silo plans, dairy stock, and projected milk output. The Ledger announces bookbinding services and Siegel's promotions for clothing and kilts.
The Ledger office offers invitations and programs and invites readers to inspect stock before buying. Diamond furniture store in Diamond block Warren PA promotes parlor and bedroom suits side boards tables and upholstered goods at reduced semi annual sale starting January 94. Hunter and Jarvis endorse the sale promising customers the profits.
Burrano offers 25 and 50 cent undergarments praised as superior value to Buffalo shoppers. corset covers drawers and night gowns in muslin with Hamburg edging, ruffles, and tucks. children’s waists. plus 50 cent chemises and skirts. Mail orders welcomed with near-need guidance. Fine French prints, spring satins and ginghams showcased with samples available.
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