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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1894
Page
4
Friday morning notes rail, politics, and public figures. It mocks free rail transport for tramps, dismisses Coxeyism, and critiques Harrison, Wolcott, Waite, Carlisle, and Hearst. It argues for tariff reform, veto power changes, and Congress action while lampooning Irish female troops in New York. It ends urging tariff passage and Democratic rule.
A Patriot editorial argues that protectionist policy fuels a march on Washington by the unemployed led by Coxeyites. It claims wealth beneficiaries push for subsidies while the government feeds the rich, predicting Coxeyism will persist until the root causes are removed.
Washington May 2 United Press reports Mr Sibley saying he seeks private life and would not accept any governorship or Congress seat. He notes Coxey unrest and says he would fund reading for the unemployed if needed, a private letter pledge he intends to honor.
Washintgon May 2 Mr Peffer spoke on Coxey’s arrest saying he cannot discuss the arrest from a legal standpoint until the facts and charge are known He emphasized equal rights for all citizens and no special privileges Senator Allen declined to discuss the matter noting lack of facts Mr Pence Colorado congressman and observer at the police court believed the arrest unjustified He noted Populists may endorse the Coxey movement and favored investigation by both houses of Congress as proposed by Mr Bell
The Warren Driving Park Association lists officers led by President Henry Schimmelfeng and Secretary L M Ridelsperger. Races are planned for July 3 4 and 5 with purses totaling 3300 dollars while July 6 features bicycle races with prizes over 600 dollars.
In Warren county last Saturday Republican primaries drew larger votes than the 1892 presidential tally in many precincts. The contest between Frank Knapp and George Yates was intense and only settled by return delegates with the official count for Congress.
A reflective piece on tears and fear as expressions of the soul from infancy to old age. It muses that tears symbolize sympathy, virtue, and inner truth, noting their role in human feeling despite life’s joys and sorrows. The text likens tears to dews that keep the heart in perpetual bloom.
The Minnesota Democratic association condemns several Democratic senators for aiding protectionists in the Wilson tariff effort. It names Calvin Brice, David Hill, Edward Murphy dy, John McPherson, James Smith Jr, Arthur Gorman, Charles Gibson, Johnson Camden, Donelson Caffery, Edward White, John Morgan, and James Pugh. The piece urges Democrats to reject such allies and affirm free trade and industrial liberty.
A historical excerpt argues that protectionism leads to commercial barbarism and national selfishness, citing Middlesex farmers blocking road improvements to shield local trade. It critiques protectionist logic and warns that restricting freedom of commerce enslaves people to tyrants and trusts, reflecting a free trade perspective.
Memorial Day preparations are outlined by the Veterans post in Watern Pa with a committee led by T. O. Slater and support from L. T. Borchers and W. J. Alexander. The message honors one hundred fallen comrades and invites community cooperation along with notices of medical ad offers and local business promotions.
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