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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1885
Page
4
The SzepacGeR office received fifteen new type styles this week to enhance commercial printing. The shop promises first class results on short notice at low prices, employing skilled workers and guaranteeing satisfaction. Patrons are invited to favor the business.
The document revisits Tex Lepeer's critique of the Pinafore performance, noting misinterpretation and presenting an explanatory account. It distinguishes amateur performers paid for by a local institution from professional instruction, analyzing vocal quality, staging, and the need for lighter, sparer, more airy execution to match the operetta’s sparkle.
The writer urges truthful assessment of local musical efforts over lavish praise. They anticipate the company's return to public performance and believe improved shows will earn genuine critique. Emphasis is on fostering a thriving amateur scene, better organization, and stronger artistic direction from talented singers.
The Medford Monitor in Oregon reports M A McGinnis and Wilfred Lewis formed McGinnis & Lewis on April 24 1885 to publish the Medford Monitor and handle job work. Lewis will manage mechanical duties and printing while McGinnis serves as editor in chief and books are kept. The notice praises Lewis’s printing expertise and wishes the venture prosperity.
The New York World suggests President Cleveland faces party criticism over appointments. Independents fret about officers who worked for his election, while critics urge a clean sweep. The piece defends honoring Democratic platform pledges and Civil Service Reform, questioning independent opposition to Manning and Whitney.
The passage debates cabinet picks and cabinet office appointments in a democracy. It questions Independents backing reform while aligning with a Democratic president who won five million votes and pledged to uphold the party platform. It argues consistency in supporting or opposing political appointments and reform.
The Smethport Miner reports Col M S Quay now a Beaver resident is seeking the Republican nomination for state treasurer ahead of the next party convention. He confirmed to friends in Philadelphia he will pursue the post, relying on broad Republican ties while face competition from Lancaster’s McDevitt and Philadelphia factions. The contest is shaping up as highly competitive with sectional support uncertain.
The Meadville Tribune says Ex Representative Dickey of Venango county is a candidate for State Treasurer and would likely defer if his old boss Quay opposed him. The piece recalls his loyalty to Quay and hints at local political rivalries. Also notes a Buffalo postal card offering a reward for escaped prisoners from Jackson Michigan, implying Republican source confusion. The Tionesta Democrat criticizes Cleveland’s public office remark as not always true under prior Republican rule. Captain J B Summons, once of the Cincinnati and Louisville mail boat, now in Riverside California, sends funds to his father in need and thanks former supporters.
Agreement ends with Turkey permitting British ships to pass the Dardanelles in wartime with Russia in exchange for a British expedition to seize Sudan via Suakim and Cyprus restoration to Turkey after five years plus assurances of the Porte states. Colonel Maplegon notes Nicolini seeks an opera about billiards and stage presence.
Chris L. Magee arrived from Philadelphia saying his concerns are private and he opposes Quay for state treasurer to aid the party. Magee endorses McDevitt as a capable, honest candidate and predicts Quay will not be nominated, noting Quay’s factional past and divided support. General Beaver is named as Governor candidate. Magee expects no one for lieutenant governor beyond public belief.
Public notice announces Warren County Directory will publish names, addresses, politics, and thorough county history by Hon. S. P. Johnson. It promises accuracy, wide coverage from Otts Station to Warren, and a department of useful information. Subscriptions via J. N. Lacy, Superintendent, Warren PA.
The remains of Beethoven and Schubert will be moved to Vienna’s Cathedral testing sites. Mrs. Francis Vanderbilt, widow of Commodore Vanderbilt, is gravely ill. Lady Tennyson responds to autograph requests. General McClellan plans a Decoration Day address at Antietam. Billiardists present Mme Patti a singing canary before sea voyage. Colonel Shakspeare announces rifle season opening in 1885. Illinois politics wary of early Senate election. Morrison’s supporters linger. Senator Warner Miller returns from the South praising its growth. Miss Endicott lauded as a leading beauty in Washington. Elizabeth Cady Stanton attacks Christianity in the Worth American Review. Bishop Spaulding counters Stanton. Antoine Dojal, would‑be French king claimant, earns $25 monthly in a Marseille factory, claiming Valois lineage.
The essayist Henry Watterson expresses strong approval of the Democratic administration, praising the President as fair, honest, and hardworking. He commends Cleveland's character, advisers, and the bipartisan display of unity, while warning that excess optimism could backfire if pledges are not kept.
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