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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1889
Page
4
The National Sunday Bill promoted by Senator Blair draws mass petitions yet many signers lack bill details. Critics call it religious legislation trampling rights with bans on secular work and mail handling on Sundays, plus penalties and wage claims vendible by any party.
The Democratic state committee met in Harrisburg on January 16 with large attendance. E. V. P. Eisner was re elected chairman and a slate of officers named including W. L. Scott Eckly B. Coxe sheriff Krumbaar of Philadelphia Marshall Wright of Allentown B. F. Meyers of Harrisburg Jas Kerr of Clearfield and M. F. Elliott of Tioga as an advisory or executive committee. Resolutions affirmed tariff opposition and pledged continued fight until relief from tariff burdens, praising the president and recognizing the Democratic societies of Pennsylvania.
Democrats nationwide cheer the Senate tariff push as Republicans craft a new measure. Wool growers and manufacturers clash while Maine shipbuilders complain about iron material costs. Allison Aldrich and Quay spark controversy over sugar bounties. lumbermen rail at free-list removals and a two thirds pearl cut signals extra protection.
The Belfonte Watchman notes sweeping efforts to curb monopolies and trusts in New York and Illinois with measures to restrain production and remove monopolies. It accuses Quay Dudley and Clarkson of misconduct and cites a call for a pure ballot as a nationwide reform theme.
The author attacks Associated Press bias against the Knights of Labor and its leaders Barry Litchman and Turner while praising Powderly. The piece notes a lack of coverage on Knights meetings and reorganizations and comments on internal conflicts. It ends with obituary notice of A. A. Cartisce in Las Cruces New Mexico on the 10th.
Corry Bank receiver Maniey Crosby of Corry has authorized a 23 percent dividend on the bank's liabilities. This payment brings the total paid to 75 percent of indebtedness. It is likely that at least five more percent will be paid in the final wind up, possibly reaching eight percent.
Eliza A. Martin contends in Boston Transue that decay and fire signal renewal in nature and spirit. She argues old customs crumble as new growth rises, urging readers to welcome progress toward a greater faith beyond traditional doctrines.
An English journal recalls a warning about French marriage rules. A English bride learned too late that a marriage in England does not count in France unless the head of the family consents, leaving her in an invalid union and stigma. The Ledger also notes Paducah Kentucky derives from Patrick Dugan and his wood yard.
The brief item lists diverse World and U.S. notes. Geffcken argues rulers Hismark and Count Herbert govern Germany. Ossippee sails to Aspinwall for protection. a Cape Albany wood cutter murdered. Scituate sailors' bodies found after a gale. train wreck near Philadelphia Reading line. legal appeals in New York. southern delegates to visit Gen Garrison. hauntings in St Louis room No 1. Spanish Town murder terror story. several incidents include boycotts, pensions, and arrests. miners locked out in Spring Valley. Foraker commutes a sentence. court cases on murder and bribery. Irish fund appeal. African coast skirmish. Hungary corn ring dissolved. Spain visits and cotton crop forecast. Brooklyn murder sentence. retirement board findings. Chicago flywheel disaster.
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