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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1885
Page
4
The Democratic County Convention will be held in Warren Pa on Tuesday June 20 1883 at 1 o clock primaries on Saturday June 27 1885 for nominating county officers and electing delegates to State Convention W G Trunkey Chairman 4A 8 Dalrymple Secretary
A fragment urges Democratic voters to back a convention driven selection, praising reformist aims and urging all county voters to attend primaries. It contrasts party loyalty tests with the idea that offices should seek the right man, not vice versa, and advocates prudent local action to bolster statewide efforts.
A forthcoming county political contest in Warren County is outlined with Republican and Democratic primaries set for the 22nd and 30th respectively. The piece urges Democrats to attend primaries and select delegates who are patriotic and independent, highlighting the stakes for county offices and the broader state and national implications. It discusses the influence of John Sherman on the Ohio Republican platform and signals cross-state political interference shaping national aims.
The Republicans of Ohio announce their fall slate headed by J B Foraker for governor with Gen Kennedy as lieutenant governor and George W Mecklawe as Supreme Court judge. The platform is denounced as false and partisan, and party leaders are accused of a Sherman Foster seal to back a national ticket. The piece predicts Foraker’s defeat by a larger margin if Democratic candidate heads the ticket, urging voter rebuke of political manipulation.
The Eve Herald calls the recently adjourned Legislature the worst ever to meet at the capital. It accuses the body of corruption profligacy imbecility and disregard for public interests. The Herald notes that its harsh verdict reflects serious political criticism.
The leading journals condemn general legislation as largely unneeded, with many bad bills and neglectful inaction. Voters share blame for the disgrace and should deny honors to lawmakers tied to corruption, reward those who resisted lobbyists, and elect intelligent patriots who view public office as a public trust.
The lower house declined to concur with the Senate in overriding Governor Pattison on the Apportionment bill by 128 to 68. Some Republicans including Brace voted to sustain the Governor while Democrats voted the opposite. No extra session is likely to perfect a fair Apportionment, leaving the next Legislature with this key duty. The outcome disenfranchises many Democrats in Congress representation and highlights Quay's reluctance to champion the bill.
The Lancaster Intelligencer reports a clash over congressional apportionment as Democratic senators bolster a vetoed bill. Quay’s stance complicates his treasurer bid, with Philadelphia Republicans denouncing gambling ties and city leaders pressured by party divisions.
The article notes Philadelphia officials clamping down on vice while the mayor urges restraint. It discusses Democratic and Republican prospects in Ohio and Pennsylvania, citing Geddes as a potential governor and Warren’s political influence amid apportionment debates. It also references the Liberty Bell’s Philadelphia reception and tariff critiques.
The Fifth Annual Waren County Sunday School Convention convened at Caplist church on Liberty Street Monday and Tuesday June 15 16. Leaders heard reports from Warren Valley North Warren Stonehen Glade Row North Clarendon and Patsfield schools. Temporary chair H E D Ullammond and Secretary R P Arrowsmith guided proceedings. Officers elected include President Rev L al Buyers Vice President W W Garne Corresponding Secretary Rev W A Rankin Recording Secretary Miss Mary Weiss Treasurer Mr Charles Lorit and an executive committee. Delegates were appointed to the State Sunday School Congress in Sunbury October and to the Ridgway convention June 18 19. A new sewer on Popular Street was noted as a needed improvement.
The Detroit Post recounts Edward Hanlan in a Detroit interview discussing Beach, Teemer, Gaudaur, Hosmer, and Courtney. He critiques Courtney, recalls a Watkin Glen heat, and describes a hard race against Ross and Teemer, noting plans for September matches and testing Lee’s record.
In Mavrio on June 15 health authorities report 114 new cholera cases and 36 deaths in Castellon, with 214 cases and 60 deaths in Cartagena. The fast spread sparks panic as residents flee inland, with about 22,000 already moving toward cities.
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