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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1885
Page
4
The Democratic County Convention will be held in Warren Pa on June 30, 1885 at 1pm to nominate county officers and elect delegates to the State Committee Primary elections are on Saturday June 27, 1885 W G Troyner chairman A S Dalrymple secretary
The article argues the Northern field wanes despite strong hope among producers. It cites production figures for the five white sand pools through April 1885, showing four years of output equal to about one sixth of a single region year. Stocks drop by about 3,040,000 barrels. consumption outpaces production, yet oil prices stay low.
The Democratic County Committee set Tuesday, June 30 at 1 PM to nominate Sheriff Prothonotary and Associate Judge candidates. Primary delegates vote Saturday June 27. The party says an early convention encourages full, fair discussion and a lively campaign season ahead.
The piece notes New York papers especially the Sun predicting Congress will attack President Cleveland. Republicans are poised to scrutinize his acts and craft sharp diatribes against the Democrats, with success measured by wit and criticism.
The piece argues Republicans will rehash old grievances against the South, using derisive rhetoric and fear of reviving past outrages. It claims Northern curiosity about shaking the South is limited and predicts continued condemnation and backward-looking tactics from Republican leaders as ills persist.
The Mugwumps failed in purifying the party and public opinion predicts James G Blaine will head the Republican ticket in 1888. Despite opposition from some journals Cleveland supporters discuss Blaine as the likely nominee with others naming Logan and Hawey as possible contenders. Blaine controls New York and Ohio and remains a stronger figure within the party than last year.
An opinion piece contrasts the Mugwumps and Stalwarts in New York politics. It accuses Mugwumps of grandiose self-importance and credit-seeking for Cleveland’s election while the Stalwarts are portrayed as pragmatic, having supported the Democratic side against Blaine. The writing notes mutual distrust and predicts gloomy temps for party unity ahead of next fall’s vote.
Observers doubt a large Mugwump or Stalwart influence in a future vote. Republicans may struggle to unite Stalwarts Mugwumps and Half Breeds behind a single candidate. If Mugwumps drift back, a stampede of Democrats previously corralled may occur.
A column mocks literary pretensions and notes Mrs. Cooper of Union City purchasing a lot at Chautauqua. An injunction stops building as Ezra Warren faces $1000 judgment and $750 costs in Erie court. The Franklin Spectator lampoons Warren’s water supplies with aligators, chubs, minnows, tanbark, and leeches.
A column surveys oddities and local notes from New England towns. It cites Taunton’s halted Fourth celebration since 1876 and features brief items on Providence social clubs, Pawtucket French residents planning St. Joan’s Day, Chelsea’s aging street system, Spartenfield school discipline, Portsmouth editors, Navy Yard concerns, a Boston customs officer scandal, and a veiled beauty auction at Lafayette Street Church.
Judge Lambert Tree of Chicago, a leading financier, praised the President for satisfying Chicago and Northwest business interests. He favored a slow, steady approach and saw conservative policy strengthening the Democratic Party for the long term.
A Monday morning blaze destroyed J S Heyde saw mill near Ridgway's center. Most contents were lost as flames enveloped the mill before crews could save it. A lumber shed, stored ladders, and machinery largely escaped only after heavy fire losses. The town notes new hotel, jail, and foundry developments amid rising construction. Ridgway, June 11.
Peter Herdic of Williamsport proposes a Ridgway water works system with 6 to 12 inch pipes and 25 hydrants at 40 dollars yearly rental plus free water for public buildings troughs a fountain and the school. Extra hydrants cost 3000 dollars each. Borough may buy after ten years. Election set for the 23d to decide.
A reflective verse expressing doubt about salvation and hell, citing biblical love and sacrifice. The speaker questions heavenly reward versus punishment, wonders if happiness or agony awaits, and appeals for guidance before passing. The piece references Scripture such as Prov 1 31 and mentions Jesus and the cross.
An Erie exchange article extols Cape Charles and Tidewater Virginia as a prime farming and shipping district. It highlights the New York Philadelphia Norfolk railway, the climate, soil, and markets, with Norfolk as a shipping hub and investors like Mr Leon backing land purchases.
County Superintendent Arird reports the thirty first annual Pennsylvania State Teachers Association meeting will be at the Opera House Harrisburg on July 7 8 and 9. Excur sion ticket orders go to J F Sickel Germantown Pa by July 3. Hotels and boarding houses offer usual member rate reductions.
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