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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1882
Page
4
The Ledger outlines subscription terms of 81.0 per year in advance and 2.00 per year if not prepaid. Advertisements priced by type including business cards up to six, yearly ads, and transient rates. Notices for executors and administrators, estrays, cautions, and local notices priced per insertion. marriages and deaths published free within limits.
The Ledger Steam Printing House in Northwestern Pennsylvania offers first class job printing and guarantees satisfaction. Orders by mail will be promptly attended to, with Ben J. F. Morris serving as editor and proprietor.
A wide mix of notes reports and opinions. Topics include a bankrupt law Congress debate a Pennsylvania session refusal a third term rumor and emigration bills. Obituary brief on Henry W Longfellow death and a defense stance on Guiteau. Local political rifts and calls for reform. Four hangings announced in Pennsylvania and Angelica New York with reflections on death and readiness.
The judge advocate general reviews a court martial in the Mason case. Guiteau testified he was reclining on a cot when fired upon and that he did not know who fired the shot. Mason admitted not knowing if he killed Guiteau, showing random firing. Authorities note a brick wall protected Guiteau, and recommend setting aside the conviction but holding a lesser offense for discharging at the cell and disturbing troops.
New Jersey congressmen say Frelinghuysn opposes approval of the Chinese bill and will advise the president to veto it. The article notes a puzzling scheme tied to treaty subrogation and weighs labor protection against Chinese cheap labor. Colonel Watson voted against the bill. a favorable speech is printed to present the opposing view. The piece discusses immigration, commerce with China, and a resolution stating America as the home of the free and brave with strong anti competition sentiment.
In the court of common pleas Monday morning a demurrer by Jonathan Pury for John W. Keely challenged the Keely Motor Company suit to compel disclosure of Keelys rooter secret arguing only he knows the brain hidden principle. The piece also digests local newspaper ad burden and costs of publishing notices, pension estimates, and upcoming civic events and tours.
A man seeks legal redress after spending nights in a cold lockup due to drunkenness and a defective stove. The attorney suggests self remedy with micas, while broader notes critique indeterminate legal standards and references to Whittaker, Mason, and Fitz John Porter.
Guanine Key Weet Cigars offered for five cents and L G Noy advertised stationery and toilet articles. Warren at Mid displayed a large stack of coins and cy opin items, while D M Gross & Bros announced an entire new stock of carpets and lace curtains at reduced prices.
D M Gross and Bro announce a vast new carpet stock at their Western Pennsylvania store. The latest patterns are on display with a 25 percent discount for buyers. The firm proclaims itself the largest house in the area and invites customers to see the updated assortment for carpet purchases.
A widely favored remedy, American Rheumatic Liniment, reportedly cures rheumatism sprains bruises and is effective for summer complaints. Manufactured by Walker tro s Warrey Pa and sold by local druggists.
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