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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1881
Page
2
May 6 issue comments on Brady Mahone and party tactics in the Senate. April emigration to New York Castle Garden records 60 000 arrivals. Gossip on Victoria and Gorham, Mahone’s fate, Garfield era politics, and Hayes administration. Whitelaw Reid’s marriage and Twain wealth referenced in a stream of editorial squibs.
The Senate met in executive session after Republican Caucus action. Uncontested nominations to be confirmed. Democrats seek a two to three week adjournment while Republicans vow major ity rule fights all summer. Brady managed contracts worth seventeen million, with some legally regulated. openings allowed looting of goods. Dr Gauthier reports iodine cure for diphtheria with 200 cases and two deaths, detailing dosage and practice. diet emphasis noted.
Prof. E G Pickering of Harvard says professional astronomers see no reason to fear planetary conjunctions impacting Earth. He notes many people remain anxious despite lack of evidence and urges readers to ignore astrologers and clairvoyants.
An Ohia island monk named Parthenicus, long reputed to predict disasters, has seen earthquakes foretold by him validated. He warned of seven quakes and a sinking island, with three predictions confirmed, sparking emigration and unrest. A Philadelphia miracle worker claims to have cured Col. Thomas A. Scott by laying on hands, though physicians dispute any cure.
A detailed analysis of the Senate deadlock amid political maneuvers surrounding Judge Robertson’s nomination as Port of New York collector, Roscoe Conkling’s NY influence, Mahone’s Virginia payoff, and the clash between Republicans and Democrats over executive session and clerk appointments. The writer argues the extra session misused power, urging adherence to the original agenda and warning against impeachment of the process through partisan deals.
Washington voices demand that Postmaster General James explain why Tyner remains untouched amid Brady skimming allegations. Critics say French is scapegoated while Tyner, long tied to the scheme, should face scrutiny as Garfield weighs how to purge the department and restore trust.
The piece notes Wm. G. Osgoodby of Cincinnati Safe & Lock Co claims a unique six flange patent inside bolt system and a backless design not filled at the rear. It also cites tobacco shipments from the West Branch Susquehanna valley totaling 2,058,824 last year, with Wil Ham'sport Gazette predicting growth. The remainder critiques revival reporting, quoting Bishop Simpson and praising Rev. Harrison's Indianapolis revival dialogue, noting the morning sessions as highly powerful and emotionally moved.
The message warns of a terrible disease consumption and promotes Shilohs Cure for coughs with claims of over a million bottles sold. It advises mothers to keep it on hand and suggests Shilohs Porous Plaster for back or chest pain. A separate item notes Rev Joseph Blum, a Michigan rabbi, eloped with a widow and was pursued to Chicago where he was arrested.
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