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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1886
Page
4
Fragmented notes discuss Cony William and a Democratic convention with 350 delegates and debate over home rule in Britain and Ireland. Mentions Gladstone, Republican critics, veto energy, and concerns over party leadership, plus a court ruling on alimony and a margarine bill debate amid political turmoil.
Senator William AL Wallace hinted at accepting a nomination for governor while remaining loyal to the party. He praised a Democrat ally and argued only the Democratic Party can preserve the public’s interests, noting no definite plan to become its candidate. The outlook remains uncertain amid party strains, potential Labor influence, and internal rivalries between Randall and Judge.
Paragraphs describe Logan's campaign rhetoric against Senator Payne and Ohio political figures. The piece notes Logan’s aggressive stance, calls for Payne’s unseating, and mentions Lieutenant-Governor Kennedy in a push for investigation and partisan repercussions amid a Democratic precinct effort.
William Powderly rejects any pursuit of political office amid renewed Democratic and gubernatorial talk. He says he would wait for a formal nomination and would not seek Washington or state posts unless officially offered. The piece notes a Democratic state convention slated for Harrisburg with rules on delegate representation and votes.
Benjamin Whithian, Esq. hints he may seek a Democratic state ticket spot, but prefers privacy. He notes Republicans hold sway and could push Gen Beaver’s election. Names and places surface over a tangle of local names, harvest notes, and ad snippets, including Updegrove, Shinesville, and Berks county, with commercial blurbs for cabinet photos and printers.
A relative of the Grants asserts Nellie Grant Sartoris and her children live in reduced circumstances in England. Sartoris reportedly provides little support while his father and the Grant family help, with calls for separation and return to America rejected. Details touch on finances, inheritance, and social pressures amid the extended family.
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