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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1888
Page
4
The piece surveys fiscal policy debates, urging restraint on taxation as extortion, noting rising coal and consumer prices harming the poor in Philadelphia. It reports appointments like Jos. A. Neill as bank examiner, comments on Henry George and Cleveland, and mentions temperance measures and tariff discussions affecting labor and capital.
A conservative critique claims monopoly and tariff policies depress American labor, citing recent Shenandoah unrest linked to the Philadelphia and Reading strike. It argues that foreign workers imported to lower wages provoke violence, challenging monopolistic assurances of high wages and stable labor conditions.
A Massachusetts Democratic Club platform urges limited federal powers and resisting centralization. It argues federal taxes should not aid special interests, revenue should cover efficient governance, tariffs cut on raw materials, civil service laws upheld, and no new land grants to railroads beyond settlers.
An analysis shows the banking sector expanded from 1.2 billion to 2.14 billion in key aggregates since 1896, with loans rising over threefold. Total circulation reaches 1.649 billion, about 527 per head, far above Germany and Britain. Silver coinage remains minimal compared with foreign totals.
Republican committees from Venango Cameron McKean and Warren counties met to outline a plan for the twenty seventh district nominating process. Delegates by county would be three from Cameron five from Venango five from Warren with a district primary on a single day and a district convention within twenty days after the primary.
Real estate transfers list numerous deeds in Warren County from January 12 to 30, detailing parties such as Wiley, Fitch, Olney, Nourse, Clinton, Pershing, Crip, Roxford, Smith, Wright, Lindblad, Baker, Barnes, Dunham, Beatty, Burrows, Mahoney, Beers, Turner, Spaulding, Schofield, Curtis, Donaldson, Warner, Kerr, and others. Amounts range from $1 to $3,000 with properties in Sugar Grove, Mead, Freehold, Conewango, Warren, Limestone, Deerfield, Spring Creek, Garydon, Pittsfield, and related townships.
The article argues the government printing office shifted under Republican power, accusing Benedict of mismanagement and ink contract favoritism. It contrasts ink costs under Republican and Democratic administrations, claiming dramatic savings of 12,306.52 dollars with a Democratic reform and cites New York World as the source of the critique.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that New York Democrats are evenly divided over a National Democratic committee choice and predicts Governor Hill will oppose President Cleveland. The piece argues Republicans overestimate a split and forecasts solid Democratic support, including former Republican voters shifting away from the Republican ticket.
A St Louis Post Dispatch critique claims Louisiana Republicans decline nomination offers as the party becomes disreputable. It alleges the party relies on Black voters for legitimacy, while Black citizens seek recognition beyond mere voting power.
The text colors the mood of Governor Hill awaiting events and lunar eclipses with calm dignity while President Cleveland projects confidence and self reliance. Roswel P. Flower is depicted as radiant and content in his firm Democratic loyalty and support for campaigns. The passage ends abruptly with an unfinished thought.
A Brooklyn Citizen editorial argues the secretary designate, not a Democrat, is an enemy invention. It notes the nominee is Teddy Roosevelt’s cousin, with father James A Roosevelt a Jefferson and Jackson advocate and uncle Robert B. Roosevelt active in public service and combat on the same side.
Brooklyn Eagle notes Mr. Conkling wishes to avoid disturbances from absurd rumors about his intentions. He is withdrawing from politics for the remainder of his life, seeking to live in moral quiet.
A Cincinnati Enquirer blurs rhetoric warning Republican managers about frightening Southern colored citizens into an debatable exodus to South America. The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette editor is attacked for raving over Justice Lamar’s promotion, prompting a hostile critique from the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch.
The article cites Senator Edmunds as the Greek George of the American senate. The Republican minority in the house of representatives aims to appease labor yet risks provoking contempt from sensible workers.
A brief remark notes Mr. James Russell Lestell as the target of slurs by Republican editors, but it is presumed he will endure the hostile remarks. The item references an Ativita Constitu tion context.
A garbled OCR fragment cites disputes among Republicans in the District of Columbia and anarchists observing conventions. It references reactions to leaders and reform ideas, with mentions of Louisville Courier Journal St Louis Post Dispatch and Philadelphia Times.
The piece reviews Chandler as a cautious Republican figure who must project loyalty to the party while harboring personal dislike for Blaine. It recalls political maneuvering around Chandler’s rise from solicitor general to senator, the intra party tensions, and calls for further investigations of federal official acts, citing historical precedents and a Chicago Herald framing.
The Washington Post quotes a Washington column lampooning Republicans for calling Nevada a rotten borough. The piece mocks the opposition to Mr. Lamar, praising Republican zeal and comparing their rhetoric to contortionist feats and circus antics.
Notice appears in Philadelphia Times urging prompt action to William E. Chaniler in Washington DC with no discount to the trade. The item hints at a contested movement tied to a Justice Lamar amid injury and breathing concerns.
Promoters offer cash sales from Monday February 13 to February 26 with steep discounts on white goods India Linens and rhiecke Rainsocks, embroideries, zephyrs and lace stripes. They urge shoppers to seize the opportunity to buy cheap goods before prices rise, highlighting vast yardage and deep cuts on fabrics and trimmings.
Bargain prices on ladies undergarments including muslin drawers corset covers and children's dresses with reductions from 49c to 1.00 and 88c to 2.00. Diverse items such as corset covers and drawers highlight marked savings in a local sale.
1 000 yards new and desirable at 35c 2 000 yards colored cashmeres 42 inch at 39c one piece Fai le Francaise black 22 inch worth 2.00 for 1.10 Colored silk velvets 16 inch all colors worth 1.00 for 65c per yard handkerchiefs hosiery fur trimmings embroidered felts jersey and toboggan caps wash goods etc This is no remnant sale real bargains cannot fail to please you Customers from out of town trading 10.00 or more will be given a return rail road ticket February 13 to February 26 inclusive
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