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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1886
Page
4
A jumble of stray notes and editorials from various papers reflects political squabbles, labor strikes, and social quirks. It mentions two Pennsylvania state senate factions, Conkling’s praise of Cleveland, temperance actions in Kansas, and gossip about Brooklyn church pews, with sporadic commentary on Pattison and Dakota union questions.
The piece surveys local politics on candidates for burgess and collector, notes potential Republican talks of Geo. H. Ames, and critiques Democrat strategies for Assembly. It questions President and Senate friction, laconic misgivings about Carlisle and Curtin, and condemns a democrat committee appointment linked to a historic forger. It ends with a remark on a Buffalo World correspondent and a moral observation about a jackass incident.
A Boston Globe critique notes the Massachusetts style of handling legislative passes. It contrasts with New York Assembly practices, claiming Massachusetts lawmakers push temptations openly and obtain passes from attendants on the way out.
A F Sun critiques a House bill to raise bank note deposits from 90 to 100 percent. He argues the move benefits banks, risks national finances, and urges government control over currency. He notes banks hold nearly $300 million in circulation and highlights potential silver coin issues and market panic.
The Pennsylvania soft coal fields will be actively developed this year with large tracts claimed, companies formed, and spurs built from the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads toward coal lands. A railroad network between the Susquehanna and Allegheny Rivers will access Jefferson and Clearfield counties, with plans for lines to Youghlegheny. The coal's domestic use justifies broader westward reach to Cincinnati and Chicago, with Hon. William L. Scott leading the project.
Smith M. Weed relays that the sage of Gray stone plans lifetime retirement in the city due to rough stone pavements deemed barbaric. He may avoid office seekers and petitions, with his Gramercy Park home watched over by a housekeeper and guard.
The Methodist Episcopal ministers met at the book rooms on West Baltimore street and adopted a resolution thanking Postmaster General Vilas for refusing the proposed Sunday mail delivery by carriers. The statement appeared in the Butimore American.
De Wurrsey of Freehold argues against Creed as they discuss public money and government trust. The Ledger supports the silver dollar as the people's money with government stamp and respect from banks and bondholders, urging loyalty to the system and access to open dispute.
Citizens in Warren reject price concessions from Pennsylvania Gas Co and vow to burn their own gas this summer. Nine tenths of consumers pledge to switch to the new company as the old firm faces a push to independence, with a circular from Pennsylvania officials promising fair rates but unlikely to sway public resolve.
A Washington special reports President Cleveland is increasingly aligning with the Democratic party amid sharp lines with party enemies in Washington. He refuses Senate access to appointment-change reasons, citing party tactics. Observers note his stance against silver remains firm, and he hints at changed views on internal improvement expenditures.
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