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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1891
Page
4
State Chairman Kerr argues Pennsylvania Democrats will win on issues amid arrests fears in Philadelphia. Papers cite prohibition, beer, and Blaine’s policies. other items discuss a Swiss disaster, a Gordon-Cummings gambling tale, Connecticut ballots legality, Bulkeley’s authority, Missouri Senator Veer’s stance, and Cleveland’s coinage views.
A column voices free coinage sentiment and party pecking at silver plus notes a Behring Sea seal proclamation. It recalls Ohio convention winds favoring Blaine over McKinley, while urging caution on history’s lessons and praising John Bardsley with a sharp nod to republican service costs.
The Philadelphia City Treasurer Bardsley faces imprisonment after allegedly stealing about two and a half million dollars. The case sparked a battle over appointing power between city councils and Governor Pattison, who won support from the state supreme court for his appointed successor.
The Philadelphia Times jokes that Solomon’s judgments were trusted because he avoided horse race prophecies and criticizes readers for fussing over the thermometer. It urges keeping cool and offering genuine test conditions.
A man tests his son's future by placing a Bible an apple and a dollar bill before him. The boy sits on the Bible the dollar remains in his pocket and the apple is nearly eaten. The father decides to push him toward republican politics in Warren County, predicting a field for him and noting there are “millions in it.”
Taubeneck of the National Committee and People’s party spoke in Springfield Illinois about the party’s prospects in the next campaign. He announced immediate active work and plans to tour Kentucky Ohio Mississippi Minnesota and Iowa to organize the new effort. He offered no details on the plan but hinted at upcoming political sensations.
Speaker C. C. Thompson declares candidacy for state treasurer at the forthcoming Republican state convention in August. Representative Walton of Philadelphia received Thompson's formal notice yesterday confirming his bid. Harrisburg report.
In pianavronis June 17 Ex Senator McDonald is steadily failing and physicians have abandoned all hope of his recovery though he may linger several days.
Ex president Grover Cleveland discusses a potential renomination with a select group, seeking whether Democrats want him back and if opposition is serious. Attendees Gorman Dickinson Vilas Brice Lamont Bell pledge to canvass for renomination, while Senator West defends the Cleveland bid and predicts a Cleveland-Gay ticket versus Harrison-Morton.
The leading republican paper argues that bolting Republicans from Delamater must be won back to vote for Republican candidates to ensure future victories. It warns that if the Democratic administration proves capable and honest voters may endorse Democratic power. otherwise the split electorate may remain and politics in Pennsylvania could swing Democratic next fall. Hearing from Harrisburg.
The New York Tribune notes northern mills cut labor costs per ton of pig iron through better machinery, offsetting higher wages. The National Democrat cites this to challenge tariff arguments, arguing high wages do not prove high labor cost or justify protection, comparing US and Europe as well as north vs south.
Advertises Red Flag Oil as a household remedy for rheumatism neuralgia burns bruises and pains with a physician always at hand and priced at 25 cents Also promotes Pan Tin a cough and consumption care for coughs colds and consumption priced at 25 or 60 cents and noted as tf
A collection of editorials and notices argues for honesty in city governance, cites Mayors Gourley and Stewart, and notes reform efforts in Pittsburg and Philadelphia. It records Educational Committee appointments across Warren County and includes quotes on free speech and spiritualist claims, ending with critique of Father Mollinger and its mixed reception by clergy and doctors.
A national note praises a World’s Fair amid doubts about its benefits while touting a Restorative Nerve product by Dr. Franklin Miles. Morris & Mullen advertise trial bottles claiming relief from nervousness and various ailments, with warnings against opium or morphine. The piece also discusses the Tobin murder theory and a Bill Nye syndicate critique of Hamlet.
A condensed list claims the greatest life error is neglecting a cough or cold, which can lead to death. It promotes Paneling Cough and Consumption Cure at L. G. Noyes & Co. drug store with trial bottles free.
A traveling salveman at the Kennard House warns that sponge supplies are dwindling and will become scarce in years. Prices have risen from 2 to 5 dollars for first class sponges, with poor ones selling for 25 cents. The report, quoted from the Cleveland Leader, notes cultivation is slow and unlikely to prevent shortage.
A long advertisement highlights Hos teter's Stomach Bitters as essential travel medicine for steamboats, cars, and stages. It claims relief from bad digestion, cramps, heartburn, wind, biliousness, malaria, heat fatigue, headaches, and constipation. Includes notices for summer boarders and an English Spavin Liniment claim. A dental anaesthetic rights sale is also noted with a supporting warranty.
For Safe or exchange my farm on Mead Run two and one half miles from Youngsville consisting of 80 acres of land half improved good house and barn young orchard and farm well watered by good springs Will sell or exchange for house or lot in city or town Call on or address 8 8 Rasmussen Youngsville Pa 19 7 DULL Don t miss the bargains at Hunter Jarvis Dry Goods House New goods new prices prescription service at East Warren Pharmacy full line of drugs perfumes stationery candies cigars Your trade is solicited quality and price guaranteed
Our latest market arrival brings a large stock of new goods bought at great sacrifice. Importers' advance sale enabled low prices, and we have confidence that the ladies of Warren and surrounding areas will find useful goods at bargains they recognize.
Extraordinary values offered on seasonable fabrics. 123 cts Extra quality Scotch Zephyr at 25c. 124 cts India Cashmere yardage in black and color grounds with hand painted clover and flower designs at 30c. 15c Pow-Gee suitings with China silk coloring sold before at 35c. 2000 yards available.
Sold 50 pieces of all wool French plaids and stripes at 65 cents per yard, previously 1.25. Dress patterns offered at 35 cents, 10 dollars for a camel hair pattern, and 25 to 30 dollar goods marketed as high class novelties now reduced.
Silk crepe de chine and India silks in pink turquoise lavender and red. Lace ribbons and gloves complement the dresses. Extraordinary values shown in cream cashmere camel hair surges albatross nun's veilings and related fabrics.
Great bargains on jackets and blazers at less than half price. Over 200 jackets and blazers offered at 5 cents a pair for some items. Also discounted ladies and children's hose, ribbed vests, silk and lisle undergarments, Wilton Back Velvets, Body Brussels, tapestry Brussels and ingrain carpets. Limited time, visit now.
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