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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1894
Page
4
Washington Jan 25 Mr Sibley Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania resigns his seat with resignation to take effect February 17 He says the decision is final and irrevocable and that he forwarded the resignation letter to the governor after foreshadowed warnings in a prior letter.
A Republican writers argues five reasons for Democratic defeat next fall, claiming prosperity under GOP, pension suspensions affecting soldiers, hawaiian policy, tariff battles, and bond sales signal Democratic weakness. It contrasts theory with facts, listing claims about venality, pension reductions, and national debt efforts.
A cluster of opinionated notes lambasts bond issuance debates and tariff zealots. The piece cites Senator Allen of Nebraska and Senator Quay, questions Carlisle’s financial choices, praises a £50 000 glass workers loan as practical reciprocity, and mocks Republican critics while praising business improvement and public figures from Depew to Dr Talmage. It notes prizefighter wisdom and quips about a baron’s daughter jailed in Indiana.
The House voted 161 to 38 to adopt the Warner amendment, placing refined sugars on the free list and ending a half cent per pound duty that favored the sugar trust. With raw sugar already free, the measure could save the trust millions annually as consumption exceeds 4.6 billion pounds.
The War ren Dems held a caucus listing members for ward councils school directors and election officials. A unanimous process endorsed Grover Cleveland’s reform agenda and Wilson tariff support. Notable remarks reference Tom Johnson Quay and historic Treasury balances under Republicans and Democrats.
The Multitude presents a health offer from Dr Greene of 83 West Lith Street New York claiming to cure nervous and chronic diseases through letter correspondence at no charge. Patients describe symptoms and receive a personalized diagnosis and guidance using harmless vegetable remedies, with emphasis on accessibility for the poor and distant.
Eptraim Cowan, born in Wales New York April 14 1821, died after grippe. He helped establish the Warren Mail in 1848 and ran it as sole proprietor from 1849 until death with help from sons Willis and Dwight. He served as County Treasurer and represented Warren and Crawford in the Legislature. He held multiple government posts in Washington Harrisburg and Philadelphia and remained private secretary to Public Printer Palmer. Survived by a son and a daughter, his funeral and burial were in Oakland.
The Rev. Dr. Talmage stunned a large Brooklyn Tabernacle audience by resigning as pastor after 25 years. The debt ridden edifice, over 400000 dollars, and a recent mortgage interest demand from Russell Sage’s attorneys weighed on him. A two month lecture tour in Australia is planned, timing unclear.
Fostoria Ohio on January 23 reports rising oil excitement as Maloney No 1, drilled through sleet yesterday, yields twenty five barrels per hour and the Wise man well increases to two hundred barrels daily, signaling vigorous production in the area.
Meads ming Wednesday January 3 three dave. Premiums for best 10 and 5 pound packages of dairy butter with Genesee salt. First prizes a Jersey valued riding sandie and bridle. second and fourth premiums. Lecturers from State College and other towns plus local speakers and essayists named.
A fragmented note questions a flag phrase from a brakeman's outcry. It ponders if the symbol denotes an Indian or German reference or an echoed cry from a monkey or parrot. The writer speculates it may be a superstition meant to attract luck or ward off evil spirits and asks how to honor the variety on deck.
Corbett knocked Mitchel out in the third round after a nine minute contest. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters praised by users at twenty five cents per bottle. Wanted notices seek names for several children ages two to eleven for the Childrens Aid Society. contact Ms. Juniob Best at 12 Laurel St, Warren, Pa.
Bargain offer lists multiple fabric lots with marked savings. Calicos at 3c, Cotton Flannels 4c, Dress Ginghams 5c, Outings 8c, Dress Goods 7c and 22c with higher values, and 39c items. Includes stated worths showing significant discounts for buyers.
Empire State Express service from Warren departs 9 15 A M and reaches New York 10 15 P M with one car change via Dunkirk. For tickets and information inquire at the ticket agent.
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