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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1882
Page
4
Editorial notes on President Arthur and anti polygamy law. Contemplates public works, libel suits, and political factions in Erie with calls for cross party action to unite against machine influence and form a broad coalition for reform. References Grant era figures and local figures in Jamestown and Warren County.
A contemplation of the Mississippi floods driving 75,000 to 100,000 people from their homes, starving animals, and widespread ruin, with government aid and calls to read the national calamity. It contrasts with labor strikes, noting greater distress in floodfront towns versus manufacturing districts, urging readers to reflect and “write out the sermon.”
Mercer county judge McDermott is presented as a candidate before the Democratic state convention for the supreme court. He is the sole west of the Alleghenies contender and is praised for eminent fitness. His Mercer county bench work has earned praise from the bar and litigants alike.
In Pittsburgh Post summary from March 14, a political column critiques the Republican House leadership and strategy. It argues leaders are absent, Robeson is honest but unlikely to lead, and radicals control the party, undermining tariff promises and labor protections while free trade supporters gain influence.
The article argues Congress committees promote railroad and monopoly interests. Page and lobbyists Fink and Depew push monopolies as naval and post office subsidies promise 50 million for shipbuilding. It denounces bank recharter, debt perpetuation, and warns workers of fraudulent entertainments by Parkes and Oliver.
The Hon W 8 McMullen of Oi City formerly of Warren announces for congress in the twenty seventh district subject to Republican primaries. He once served as a senator from the district and may be aligned with either Garfield or stalwart factions. The piece notes questions about cash audacity independence and party support as the race begins.
A Washington correspondent reports General Rosecrans believes the Garfield-Chase letter is genuine and says more letters of similar import exist. He will wait for the nature of these letters to be maligned before replying but asserts the country will soon hear from him and that public verdict and history will vindicate his military career.
A March 16 meeting of former Capital Guards members adopts memorial resolutions for I E Leonhart. The tribute laments the loss, extends condolences to the family, and notes his worthy character and service, with publication requested in Topeka papers. A second obituary notes birth in Edenburg, Saratoga Co New York, March 19, death in Pittsville at age 78 years 10 months, survived by siblings and ten children, funeral in Titonka with burial in Oakland cemetery.
In Warren on March 22 at the residence of the bride’s parents the Rev Rankin of the Presbyterian church united H Greenland and L Rearick, both of Warren. The Ledger office staff sent thanks for the editor and printers who assisted.
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