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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1885
Page
4
Two friendly letters debate party strategy urging action against Republicans and advocating restraint. The writer argues for following the President to unite Democrats, praising Cleveland’s approach and warning against factional zeal while acknowledging both calls to purge rivals and to go slow.
Republican legislators in Pennsylvania face scorn from their own party as the 81,000 vote margin erodes. The Pittsburgh Commercial-Gazette decries the 1855 legislature for corruption and public decency breaches, noting a monument of disgrace lasting beyond the session and accusing officials of openly reckless, planned plunder.
The Erie Herald denounces the Republican legislature for passing controversial measures seen as filth in legislation. It predicts public anger and a Democratic surge, with a Democratic treasurer and later a Democratic legislature reclaiming state offices. The piece frames the GOP as bearing odium for recent acts and forecasts a political shift in Harrisburg.
The Erie Herald argues that Republican threats to block confirmations of officials ousted for offensive partisanship will not halt reform. The administration vows to continue cleansing the civil service, removing Republican officeholders as the fiscal year ends June 30, with heads expected to roll.
The New York Times commends Secretary of the Navy Whitney for prudent, decisive leadership. It notes his Panama handling, scrutiny of Dolphin and Roach, efforts to uncover abuses in ship repairs, and a clear intent to purge politics from the department in a firm yet steady manner.
The piece discusses Republican senators hindering President Cleveland’s actions to replace officials, noting uncertainty over policies on nominations and removals. It suggests a rift on definitions of cause and partisan conduct, with Cleveland asserting loyal officeholders need not fear removal within Senate confirmation limits.
The piece argues Republicans should protect accused Republican officials while allowing fair play for the President. It warns against blocking Democratic partisans and suggests refusing to confirm a Democrat active in party work would undermine the President’s freedom of choice and harm Republicans more than their opponents.
In Patton and beyond, even GOP papers condemn the Legislature's sham apportionment. The editorials call the move a flagrant corruption of justice, arguing that only a Democratic governor can restrain Republican rapacity and protect the state's name.
Plans for enlarging and improving the Robinson tannery at Glade Run were laid out early this week. The expansion is seen as cheering news for Warren's prospects and for residents who rely on Warren's water works.
In Huntingdon Pa a Spartan father Judge John Laporte surrendered his son John who admits murdering John Irvin at Warrior's Mark. The judge told him the law must take its course and drove him to the railroad station for transfer to authorities. The county politics note mentions a Republican candidate solid in Warren County and fixing Hautaugus County despite winter.
The Warren Opera Company presented Pinafore in Library Hall, showing improved chorus unity and smoother musical delivery after an earlier rough show. Dr. McAlpine improved markedly, his voice strong and elastic when not hampered by earlier hoarseness, while Fred Bell demonstrated evident progress.
The review praises E. E. Linn as Dick Deadeye and Admiral Porter, noting clearer bass and better harmony with the production. F. M. Keene and Frank Keene receive applause for Captain Corcoran and others, while Miss Alice Parmlee improves as Little Buttercup. Flora Bell and Mrs Loomis also show growth. overall, a stronger second night for the Warren charity opera, though attendance was disappointing.
The Eric Herald reports consternation in the local Republican camp over gifts to Collector Stafford and Deputy Collector King from supporters of Cleveland and Hendricks. After praise from ex congressman Brainerd, the two officials publicly wore the hats, provoking a secret Salt River committee effort to reconcile factions within the party.
John Shenk of West Millcreek, Erie county, fought a lake monster during bobbing for shiners above the Tend. A big sturgeon seized his line and pulled hard, dragging him overboard before he let go and swam to shore. Ann Shenk tried to help as the fish showed tremendous strength. The Ridge Road Vulcan proclaimed his plan to land the fish if it proved larger than a whale.
Notes from the field report vigorous oil operations in the Glade run area surrounding Alex and John McWilliams farms. The Evldy lot strike, linked to the Me Williams well on the Lacy farm, spurred more drills and suggests a busy summer ahead.
Business activity shows steady growth in Warren and nearby areas with rising population. Many new houses have been built and more under construction, rents remain high, and two large brick blocks by McKain & Son and L. B. Hoffman promise occupancy later this summer. Rooms for rent on Hickory Street for stores or dwellings.
A Philadelphia Acc ordis views the National Transit Company as a key oil transport by pipeline monopoly to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. It operates with Standard and Tidewater in a pooling agreement, charging 40 cents a barrel to seaboard, while rail rates stay fixed by the system. The article traces origin as Overland Contract Company 1871 later renamed and reorganized, detailing capitalization stockholders dividends and state taxes through 1884.
Memorial services conducted at the Methodist Episcopal church on the Sabbath. Rev. HB Hall of Younsville delivered a well praised sermon. Rev. WJ Hover preached at Youngsville and Matthews Run. Lucietia Dudley of Linesville visiting harnessmaker Tyats. George Richards and Hamilton plan new houses. Andrews & Moo start a mill and report flourishing business. Garland June 3 N O P.
A skating night left many boys with lame limbs. Albert Reynolds and his factory crew visited the rink last Saturday. Sunday school opened with large attendance and a literary society planning meeting set for Tuesday at the school house. Miss Zadie Anderson is ill but improving. Mr John Guilson of North Calamity died last Thursday May 28. Funeral at Hunter school house. Body taken to Cheney clay yard. Calumnty Hollow June 1.
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