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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1880
Page
2
The article reviews Pennsylvania population growth and Republican morale amid national race talk. It notes Garfield and Hancock dynamics, lays out Irish, Unionist, and Greenback sentiments, and mentions Dr Tanner’s fasting stunt as a side item, with local political alignments and upcoming contests in Erie County and Titusville.
A writer defends General Hancock and Major Hardie from papal condemnation over the Surratt case. It argues the Pope’s anathema is unfounded and political campaigning should not invoke religious judgments. The piece recalls Lincoln’s murder, Mrs. Surratt’s role, Booth, and the legal handling of all involved. It defends the law’s demands and honors the officers for performing their duties.
The piece notes veterans from a Massachusetts regiment, Gen Lancock, and supporters like Mr Fire of Michigan’s Greenback Committee, Sen Wro. G. Brown of West Virginia, Gen Barber of Michigan, and Alexander Troupe backing Hancock. It cites names, votes, and party shifts to Hancock, including former officials and local editors, while hinting at wider political realignment.
A historical summary notes deceitful tactics in a Garfield ratification gathering, citing misrepresented backers. It mentions a Democrat named Towel tied to Gen. Garfield, falsely presented as a vice president candidate, and questions the legitimacy of an Orton from Wisconsin amid shifting loyalty rumors.
The piece depicts Gen Hancock as gaining momentum with a delayed acceptance letter. It notes chatter that Ohio and Pennsylvania favor Hancock, but asserts he will win regardless, supported by insiders who claim the poll landscape favors Hancock in key districts.
The young men of Warren organized a Hancock and English Club at the Club Room last Monday evening. A good attendance showed strong enthusiasm as underage members prepare for Democratic voting. Officers elected: E. O. Knupp president D. C. James vice president W. Bell secretary Charles Schwing treasurer. Surrah for the boys.
A July 21 1880 letter from A T Page Warren Pa states he is a solid Hancock and Watson Republican and complains about defamatory newspaper reporting while asserting responsibility for his views. He rejects lies of paper correspondents and warns readers to understand his political stance.
At Ellenville in Ulster County a nineyearold boy Frederick Bernard drowned after falling from a Newfoundland dog into the canal. The dog plunged twice to aid the boy but could not save him due to lack of clothing. The body was recovered after the dog gave warning. A few days earlier the same dog had rescued another boy by seizing his hand with its mouth.
The Greenbackers of Warren County met at Youngsville on the 17th to nominate a county ticket and appoint delegates to district conferences. J. D. James was elected chairman. A. F. Plate and Ayer served as secretaries. numerous named delegates were chosen from Warren, Columbus, Sugar Grove, and other towns. Nominations for Assembly and county officers proceeded, with I. P. Kinnen chosen for Assembly after Ayer declined, Davis nominated for County Treasurer, and W. H. Pickett named for Warren Academy Trustee. The convention adjourned after empowering the president to select the county committee.
The Brig Observer notes the Erie district Republican conferees backed EL L Watson of Warren after five days of balloting. Reed of Erie shifted delegates to Watson, while Davenport supporters and Gray votes aided the move. Erie leaders denounce the trade or self‑rule charge as they cite county figures and the long absence of an Erie congressman.
Special to the Courier Journal with interviews from John Langdon of Youngstown and Thomas Quinn of Chicago. Delegates split, exposing alleged manipulation by Morrison and other officeholders. Langdon claims the movement was a GOP ploy to win Irish votes, while Quinn blasts the Chicago Irish Republican club as self serving. AAP agents are accused of collusion amid disputed delegate counts and biased reports.
The New York World notes reform Republicans Curtis Halstead and Schurz are sidelined from Garfield’s race. It claims the “old set” win front seats, while Garfield plans local boss control for district patronage and Cameron and Conkling shift to personal trips.
Amos Harrison and Philo Peters, while bathing about fifty miles east of Pueblo, recovered an iron pot holding three thousand dollars in gold and silver. A buckskin purse contained an aged letter dated April 13 1860 alleging a theft in Chicago and indicating the pot may be kept by anyone who finds it.
A Detroit man says his wife suffered a decade of mysterious illness resisted by doctors and humbugs. After trying Hop Bitters, two bottles cured her in six months at a cost of two dollars, proving folly paid for him.
The passage argues Warfield must serve as a warning through honorable retirement while Colfax, defeated, represents a cautionary example for American youth. It asserts Colfax’s career as a lasting warning and urges New York Democrats to unite for Hancock and English.
The article presents William A. Simonds, an Executive clemency applicant, claiming a romantic past and exposing a sprawling horse theft gang from Maine to Georgia. Judge Church backs clemency, citing Simonds's testimony as valuable, while Simonds describes Loomis gang structure, dens in Potter Jefferson Forest counties, and a fearsome loyalty oath used to coerce him into joining.
Dr Tanner continues his prolonged fast reaching the twenty fourth day in New York. He remains free from pain, reports the early days hardest, and notes appetite as a craving that can be tamed by will. He weighs 182 pounds, insists on simple foods for sedentary work, and cites water, brief exertion, and visitors as daily activities.
Derriot Mica July 19 a cyclone and hail damaged Monroe County seven mile swath from Ida township southeastward. The storm uprooted trees, stripped vineyards and fruit, toppled houses, and caused about 20000 dollars in losses. Hail was severe and windows shattered as livestock injured.
To close out summer goods for fall purchases the store offers for the next thirty days all summer items at sale prices regardless of cost. Yard and domestic goods are priced proportionately low with a large lot of China Matting Carpets and Oil Cloths, never offered at such prices. The shop boasts the largest stock, best goods, and the lowest prices in Warren.
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