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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1891
Page
4
The Ledger outlines subscription terms for Warren Pennsylvania readers. Subscriptions cost $1.50 per year in advance and $2.00 per year when not in advance.
Pottsville Chronicle notes a call for accountability before a coff fin trust formation and jokes about running it to the ground with a sexton. It cites Tarrr’s will, Quay rule critique, and political machine distrust while referencing the Tranby Croft verdict and Barnsley’s guilty plea. It also discusses Democratic sheriff candidates and comments on royal court behavior during the London gambling scandal.
The Warren county Republican committee struck out the phrase State or National from a rule to allow voting for Pattison for governor to count as supporting the party. Voters push leaders, and Hon. C. C. Thompson is seen as a potential state treasurer. The piece questions Wanamaker, Blaine, and other officials, noting internal party tensions and criticism of the Harrison administration.
The London baccarat scandal unfolds with Sir William Gordon Cumming accused of cheating at Tranby Croft attended by the Prince of Wales and a prominent party. The trial reveals accusations from five witnesses while the Prince serves as banker and prosecutors debate the conduct of high society.
The text accuses Sir William Gordon Cumming of cheating at baccarat, claiming the Prince of Wales lost money and that Cumming’s character deteriorated among London elites. It cites a Pittsburgh judge noting historic gambling as a disqualifying factor for a liquor license, contrasting the Prince’s standing with public scrutiny.
In a critique cited from the New York World, the farmer’s gains under the McKinley tariff are questioned. The piece argues duties increased prices, reduced imports, and failed to create a real home market for barley and corn, while wheat benefited slightly yet overall exports shrank. It contends the tariff deceives and impoverishes the agricultural sector and notes Western voting showed farmers not easily fooled.
The speaker notes his appearance among farmers in the coming three months. He is described as a McKinley protectionist and a supporter of Tariff policy that favors farmers, especially as a protector of the hay crop.
An old advertisement labels life mistakes, claiming a cough or cold killed by neglect is the top error. It promotes Pan-Tina Cough and Consumption Cure with a price of two cents and trial bottles free at L. G. Noyes & Co. drug store.
The governor signed the wholesale license act, boosting annual state revenue by about 400,000 to 500,000. Fees rise from 500 to 1,000 in large cities, 600 in third class cities, 300 elsewhere, 200 in boroughs, and 100 in townships, with bottler, distiller, and brewer rules, liquor delivery name and license numbers required on wagons, and new penalties on small-quantity sales. The retail act amendment also passed, dictating fund distribution to counties, cities, boroughs, and townships. A largely disputed conference process adjusted city license rates. counties retain or lose revenue accordingly.
A New York Herald quote discusses the potential loss of Heber Newton to the Episcopal Church and mentions rivals Bridgman Parkhurst and Newton, with Presbyterians joking about giving up and pursuing Newton. It highlights interdenominational tensions and clergy moves among Episcopal, Baptist, and Presbyterian groups.
An advertisement urges using Max Klein's pure Rye Whiskey to treat Spring Fever and restore energy, listing Silver Age and Duquesne brands with prices. It promotes a price list from 19 Pennsylvania Avenue, Allegheny City, Penna, and notes express shipping. A brief comic quote about a greyhound ends the piece.
A vintage advertisement claims Dr. Leo's Liver Regulator cures low spirits poor appetite headaches biliousness and dyspepsia with free trial bottle offers. It cites a New York physician recommending Pan Tina Cough and Consumption Cure for coughs colds with trial bottles free at L G Noyes Co.'s drug store.
The Philadelphia Times notes a back-scratching alliance between Mr. Quay seeking re election to the Senate and the President aiming for the Pennsylvania delegation next year. Mutual patronage would aid Quay and strengthen the President in turn, but the extent of the pact remains uncertain. Sir William Gordon Cumine resigns from clubs and marries during trial period. he plans a fall American visit with his bride.
Dr. Franklin Miles argues nervous heart troubles originate from the heart not the stomach in his new book on Heart Disease offered free by Morris & Mullens. The East Warren Bazaar and Pharmacy promotes Dr Miles' Heart Cure and Nervine along with a full line of drugs and goods under F H Dixson.
Among the season's new items the display emphasizes Hosiery and Underwear in weights and colors, with fine Wools Lisle and Balbriggan fabrics featured for varied wear.
The Stanley Shirt sales have surpassed expectations and we offer a select assortment. Many shirts include matching neckwear, and a premier array of neckwear is available for present and midsummer use. We feature W. and G. collars cuffs and dress shirts, praised as unmatched, plus a full Mother’s Friend shirt waist line at 50 cents.
We returned from the market with many new goods bought at advance season prices. Importers offered deep sacrifices and we hold confidence that the ladies of Warren and surroundings can use quality goods at fair prices and recognize true bargains.
Extraordinary values offered for sale include 128 ets of extra quality Scotch Zephyr at 25c and 2000 yards of India Cashmere with hand painted floral grounds at 15c. Also 2000 yards Pan-Gee suitings with Chinese silk effects offered at 10c, reflecting earlier higher prices.
Fifty pieces of all wool French plaids and stripes sold previously at 1.25 a yard. Camel's Hair 54 inch pattern now 10. Dress patterns priced at 5 and 10. High class novelties embroidered and tufted goods formerly 25 to 30. Offers reflect late importation and wholesale reductions.
Silk crepe de chine and India silks offered in pink turquoise lavender and red. Lace ribbons gloves and matching items advertised. Dresses in cream cashmere camel hair surge albatross and nun’s veilings also displayed at special prices.
Local store announces a clearance from Meyer, Jonasson & Co. offering over 200 jackets and blazers at less than half their former prices. Shoppers urged to visit promptly to view and purchase before the sale ends.
Hosiery and underwear offered at low prices with 15ets a pair for cotton hose, 10ets for ladies ribbed vests, lisle underwear, Wilton-Back Velvets at 85c, Body Brussels at $1, tapestry Brussels patterns cut to 65cts a yard, and a grand reduction on Ingrain carpets.
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