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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1882
Page
4
The column critiques Washington society, tax debates on matches, and a Garfield Rosecrans letter controversy. It discusses political loyalties, public memory, and the fate of General Garfield amid Republican infighting, with calls for party platform unity to defeat Cameron Republicans in Pennsylvania.
March 11 reports indicate officers at the fort believe political pressure may win ATason's pardon. Court martial members expect executive clemency, noting the shooting’s context and the punishment already suffered may meet military demands.
A prison visit notes Guiteau has become taciturn and uninterested in visitors. He sells photos and autographs, rejects book subscriptions, has gained flesh and looks healthier. He avoids religious activity, shows no signs of mental deterioration, and utters "go" when asked about death. Warden Crocker doubts suicide and expects health and insolence to persist.
The Philadelphia Aserieta voices dire predictions for President Arthur, arguing his fate hinges on Republican support beyond the stalwart ring and citing Tyler, Johnson, and past administrations to warn against ignoring Garfield era expectations. It laments factional loyalty and warns that Arthur’s path may doom his administration if he neglects broad public backing.
The article argues the public should authenticate two letters attributed to General Garfield and Rosecrans and reject attempts to justify their publication. It condemns journals that defend both letters and urges restraint to avoid tarnishing reputations and inflaming partisan arguments.
Fragmentary OCR text alleges insinuations about Nate Chase Sprague and confidential letters tied to a lover, suggesting many victims and a risk to General Garneh's reputation if letters are released. The passage is garbled and lacks clear names or events beyond these asserted tensions.
The Wa hing oo Critic recounts a dinner after Cerans removal where General Garfield praised General Rosecrans as a capable commander. Montgomery Blair, influenced by Garfield, urged President Lincoln to reconsider the removal, arguing Garfield's view carried decisive weight in the decision.
The Equitable leads city insurers with a surplus near ten million dollars and annual income around ten million. The accumulated fund reaches forty four million, and last year policies totaling six six thousand were issued with amounts from one hundred to eighty thousand. The firm rejects questionable policies promptly and pays approved claims without discount after three years. John Sill serves as county agent.
A letter from Maa G. B. Evans thanks P A Ros secretary for promptly paying 220 on her late husband G. O. Evans policy. She recommends the Royal Pempis of Temperance for safe cheap life insurance and signs with cordial regard.
Genuine Rey West Cigars for five cents promoted by LG Noyes. Buay your sts Tropes and 3M Mead for fine old rye whisky ten years old. The Leverstock of cigars and caskets offered in Warren at McNett & Son's. Jonery and toilet articles by L. (illegible).
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