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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1879
Page
2
A compact 1879 era digest notes a rising shortage of small currency and large silver dollars, with $449,000 stolen last week. It reports on congressional committees in the House, local and state political maneuvers in Indiana and Ohio, cypher telegrams in a presidential dispute, Pennsylvania Railroad earnings contrasts, and a pension bill's journey through Congress with presidential action.
The piece attacks a recent bill to pay claims in silver dollars, with estimates ranging from 50 million to 156 million. It accuses lawmakers of political cowardice and says soldiers deserve their share, predicting a million dollars in Pittsburgh and hundreds more in Warren.
The author lauds Wisconsin Senator elect Matthew Carpenter and Georgia Senator Hill for advocating reconciliation between North and South. They oppose bayonet rule and the Bloody Shirt doctrine, urging healing of Southern differences, honoring payback of debts in money, and restoring constitutional honesty. The piece predicts a political shift away from sectionalism and Know-Nothing remnants.
A newly signed Pension Bill removes the five year limit and aims to carry pensions back to the date of discharge due to service connected disability or death from the late war. The measure affects pension offices nationwide with many claimants including invalid pensioners and widows or orphans.
A critical, partisan account denounces B. B. Campbell and oil interests directing Republican politics in the last November election. It claims oilmen were betrayed, cites proposed attorney general candidate Judge Williams, and notes shifting support from Governor Hoyt and Andrew H. Dill, arguing a clash between oil influence and public officers.
Washington Letter in Brooklyn Union Argus quotes Senator Lamar saying he saves nothing from his salary. He details paying newspapers, travel, and express costs, while condemning deadheading. He cites a proposal for a private secretary and notes Congress adjournment car fare as a revealing fact.
A boiler on a newly assigned engine aboard the elevated railroad line exploded during its trial run on Monday in Bradford, killing George John Addis John Vaughn Ghostes Shepard Mike Halloran and Thomas Luby. The coroner sought the disaster’s cause while suggesting low water in the oiler and rapid steam buildup as likely factors. The victims, residents of Titusville and Irvington, were remembered by many in the area. Insurance and aid plans are noted for Shepherd’s widow and four children.
The piece discusses the first elected Pennsylvania governor under a 1873 constitution provision limiting terms to four years and barring re election, compares past terms of Havtt rantz and Hoyt, and debates voter choice limits. It notes statewide debates on term limits, cites McKean county sheriff boarding pay reduced to 2.50 weekly, and mentions the Pennsylvania State Dairymen's Association meeting in Meadville February 5th and 6th.
Salamanca dispatch reports Rochester & State Line train 2 derailed when a washout near Great Valley station collapsed earth under the track. Engineer M. Lynn and fireman Wn. Green were trapped in debris, then rescued with minor injuries. conductor D. J. Phillips injured, passengers frightened. Track repair underway. service to resume by tomorrow night.
In Arlington, Judge Hughes grants the plaintiff’s instruction and denies the defendants. The decision upholds that landowners taxed by Congress under the 1862 63 acts may pay before a tax sale through a friend or agent or in person. Tender or officials refusing payment by a friend prevents forfeiture and invalidates post tender tax sales.
The Boston Journal reports that Norwich Connecticut drinkers replace liquor with Jamaica ginger under the no license law. Jamaica ginger, a strong extract used as medicine, is cited as a satisfactory substitute. Dealers note sales rising since November 1, with increases ranging from five percent to fivefold. Paregoric sales also reportedly up modestly.
A portrait of Chief Joseph frames him as a model North American Indian. Described as thirty eight, about five feet ten, muscular and wiry, with clear copper skin and expressive features. The piece notes his pronounced cheek bones, aquiline nose, full teeth, strong chin, retreating forehead, and elaborately plaited hair emphasizing head shape and perceived intellect.
The 1879 calendar lists groundhog day on February 2, Valentine’s Day February 14, Washington’s birthday February 22, Shrove Tuesday February 25, Ash Wednesday February 26, first Sunday in Lent March 2, St Patrick’s Day March 17, Palm Sunday April 6, Good Friday April 11, Easter Sunday and Monday April 13 and 14, Rogation Sunday May 18, Ascension Day May 22, Decoration Day May 30, Whit Sunday and Monday June 1 and 2, Trinity Sunday June 8, July Fourth Friday, Christmas December 26, with notes on national books and quotes about character and divine love.
Chicago health investigators Belfield and Atwood find eight cases of trichine in 100 hogs examined from Chicago slaughterhouses. They report infection rates likely higher than a decade ago and suggest small, infrequent exposure may be harmless. Sulphurous acid proposed as a cheap method to kill worms in pork.
The country seeks 50 000 or more young men to enter progressive farming. Noting oversupplied trades and urban idleness, the piece argues farms offer opportunity, health, and stable livelihoods, with educated men advancing science in breeding, soil care, and dairying. It cites land expansion in the West and rising demand for small Eastern farms.
A historical advertisement touts a cure all for dyspepsia constipation sick headache and other ailments sold by Merck & Co Warren. It offers a free trial bottle and hints at a regular bottle price. The ad also notes a sale of 25 to 30 moveable comb bee colonies priced at five tog with a provided address in North Warren Pa.
An article warns that cold and flu season increases risk of fever and lung trouble, urging Boschee's German Syrup as a cure. It claims widespread efficacy, noting over 950,000 bottles sold last year and that every druggist would endorse the remedy.
January 28 report from Harrissure states Governor nominated M S Quay as Secretary and David H Lane for Philadelphia Recorder. Quay's nomination passed 44 to 0. Lane failed with 27 votes of 34 needed. Lane remains Deputy Recorder despite Senate rejection.
A claim that Hop Bitters cleanses blood purifies stomachs and invigorates kidneys and liver as the greatest blessing. Proprietors say thousands saved and cured by it and urge readers to try the remedy, noting more in a neighboring column.
A satirical piece notes the obesity of a United States Senator as a disease risk and cites Allan's Anti-Pat as a suggested remedy. It quotes a moral about wants versus possessions and ends with a vignette about a ten year old Indianapolis boy who dances to silent music, blamed on his mother's prior excess.
Local advert claims Dr Fenner’s Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic cure a wide range of ailments from biliousness to nervous debility and skin disorders. It promotes cures for coughs toothache rheumatism and bronchitis with various other tonics and salves. Also lists agents, office address in Warren and other household products on sale.
Financial report of Warren Borough for 1877 details receipts from licenses, taxes, bonds, and sales, plus expenditures for schools, buildings, and operations. Treasurers Clark Ott and Marston accounts show duplicates, balances due, and payments to various departments including police, poor, and road taxes.
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