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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1876
Page
2
A reconstruction of political maneuvering and public opinions recounts Blaine’s supporters in Cincinnati seeking rallying strength for a nomination, Speaker Kerr’s health concerns, and Harney’s perjury allegations. The piece notes government carriage costs, Centennial attendance figures, and nominating moves for consuls abroad. It also critiques Republican politics and defends Kerr amid pressure and media scrutiny.
Last Sunday morning Blaine and wife went to church when he suddenly grew weak in the vestibule and was seated. He suffered pain described as severe from the mental strain of public life under fire and the heat of the sun, and was carried home in an unconscious state for several hours.
A local critique condemns Rev. W L Riley of Youngsville for mixing church influence with politics. The piece argues a preacher should avoid partisanship and urges Riley resign from church duties if he persists in backing Republican Sheriff candidate Henry Brace. It portrays Riley as self serving and dangerous to the Temperance movement and church harmony.
The War Department Expenditures Committee report concludes Kerr faced no charge of improper payments. It states Kerr, while a 1866 House member, exercised privilege to nominate Augustus Green for a regular army appointment. The panel found the payment allegation entirely false and Kerr’s integrity unimpeached. The House and country share the unanimous conclusion.
As the Republican National Convention meets in Cincinnati supporters rally around candidates with Blaine and Bristow or Hartranft and Tilayes discussed. Uncertainty reigns as predictions vary and Slayes or Conkling are also considered likely to be the nominee. A later report leans toward Blaine on early ballots but clarity awaits the final ballots.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced New York to several cities fare levels including Cincinnati fifteen dollars Chicago nine? Indianapolis thirteen Louisville ten and St. Louis eighteen with reductions to points west. The text also rails at Blaine and notes editorials from Boston papers praising Mulligan and vouching for honesty amid a chorus of partisan vindication and fear of Blaine, ending with speculation on Grant’s vindication and Blaine’s nomination.
Mr Ephor reports on Decoration Day celebrations and the upcoming Fourth of July centennial festivities led by Judge Kirkpatrick. Tensions grow over parade regalia as opponents threaten violence and the committee bans regalia or flags except national colors, a move seen as risking the celebration. The piece also covers labor strikes, market sal es, opinion pieces on temperance, political dynamics, rail travel for centennial tourists, and local public discourse including license petitions and court procedures.
The writer challenges Mr Wentworth and others who signed a petition and supported issuing a liquor license in Sugar Grove. It argues signatures were public, printing exposed motives, and questions democratic principles in circumventing majority wishes. Obituary of Samuel F Dale follows, praising his life and character.
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