04 Jan 1884
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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1884
Page
1
The writer assails Republican record and urges Northern Democrats to block doughface delegates, unite for a national victory in 1884, framing it as a fight for rescue and reform. Long critique covers corruption, patronage, and financial schemes from 1839 to the Garfield era, calling for Democratic unity. Kane, Dec 29, 1883. GW. FF.
The article details rapid expansion of fraternal benefit societies since their 16 year old start in Meadville led by Upchurch and Sam Kepler. It notes large paid benefits, widespread union presence from Pittsburgh to Coudersport, and leaders like G W Brown organizing hundreds of unions in Pennsylvania New York and Ohio.
The Hon. William R. Morrison is appointed chair of the Ways and Means Committee, seen as a pivotal honor reflecting his long service in national legislation. Born September 14, 1825 in Monroe County Illinois, he advanced from clerkship to Illinois House speaker and later to national Congress with a notable political career.
Sugar Grove December 27 1838 jurors convened to investigate the death of Samuel Peterson. They find the deceased died by voluntary strangulation believing a temporary impairment caused the act. Coroner E Bunnorans and several associates signed the report.
A Lodge of EF A Us organized at North Warren No 58 on Christmas day appointing officers including Chan H K Siggins Advoc N Delaney Pres F O Crocker VW Pres Hellen Dunn Treas J A White Acct Hattie Taylor Sec Hattie Delaney Aux E B Hatch Chap E J Cowden Sent Flora Delaney Watch E W Sadler Ward Jacob Amann Senator Hatt returned 1200 of his extra senatorial salary to the treasury saying he did not feel entitled to full pay reflecting on public conscience though the state may not gain much from such acts.
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