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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1881
Page
2
The column surveys figures like Senator elect Mahone of Virginia and a Census note on nonvoters, recounts local deaths by freezing in Missouri, and critiques party leadership and the need for organized political machinery. It closes with a Philosophical glimpse on New Year resolutions and moral improvement.
In Haxnispure Pennsylvania on January 8, leaders Grow and Oliver faced a caucus test. Oliver supporters chose John M. Potter as caucus president by sixty-nine to fifty-one, signaling Grow's waning strength. B. L. Hewitt was nominated for speaker of the House.
The treasury reports six month totals for 1879 and 1880 across customs internal revenue and miscellaneous. For six months ending June 30 1879 totals 137 368 000 while 1880 totals 177 341 000. For six months ending December 31 1879 totals 156 185 000 while 1880 totals 182 156 000.
Good Company argues a former president should stay in public life or private work after leaving the White House. Pension policies should reward truly valuable service and reflect the high salary and perks already provided, not merely incentivize service. The piece supports republican frugality and simple living at the executive level.
The Lancaster Intelligencer critiques Pennsylvania governance. It condemns state legislators and governors for corruption and incompetence, warns that current leadership risks misusing public power, and calls for virtuous, independent voters to elevate better men to govern the commonwealth.
The Senate elected New ell of Philadelphia as President pro tem and endorsed the state. Edla B. Coxe of Luzerne county refused the oath amid alleged threats, leaving the seat vacant until a new election. In the House Hewitt was nominated by Wolfe. Ino. C. Patterson and Geo. Pearson were elected reading officials. Senate offices went to Cochran, Nyce, Rupert, and Jenkins. Democrats backed Adam Wover for Chief Clerk. Legislature adjourned for a week. senatorial caucus likely after reconvening. Commentary portrays Cameron’s influence in organizing the Legislature and selecting a quiescent colleague and cabinet proxy for Don Cameron.
Army officers protest forced retirements as age based removals increase. The Capitol blames promotion greed, arguing many seasoned officers are shelved for juniors. Critics say age should not bar service. call to end or limit retirements. Also musings on lawyers gathering at Court House and editor J G Whale y death. Government costs total 800 million yearly, equating to six dollars per person. Clinton Democrat editor J G Whaley dies at Lock Haven residence. Editors must die like other people, many not fearing death.
A reprint-style cautionary piece argues that self praise harms career prospects and that modesty, not boasting, suits a capable young man. It warns that trumpeting one's abilities invites distrust, labels the speaker a pretender, and wrongly equates merit with marketing.
A Springfield based journal highlights Herbert Hall Winslows Missouri river voyage to the head of navigation with scenic views and Indian encounters. The issue also surveys Dora d Iatria and Gerrit Smith philanthropic life, US Life Saving Service history, Eskimo traditions, a Cambridge Chinese professor piece, Autumn Leaves by Gilbert, Ellen W Olneys serial, complete stories, poems, and a suggestions section.
An 19th century advertisement touts a nasal injector sold by A. J. Davis, claiming a marvelous cure for catarrh diptheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes the injector at no extra charge with a 50 cent price tag.
A survey lists cities with 30 000 inhabitants or more, including New York Baltimore San Francisco Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago and others with population figures. It also notes the gradual national population growth since 1790 and includes scattered notes on political opinions of Andrew Jackson and a brief violent incident near the University of Pennsylvania.
Providence dispatch reports Governor Sprague planning a fierce public divorce battle, promising to reveal Conkling connections and a long history with Mrs Sprague. He says he will expose the entire relationship and that private settlement is unacceptable. The piece also notes a local teachers institute session with essays and a roster of enrolled teachers.
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