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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1889
Page
4
The county bosses again control nominees in the Republican primaries. The treasurer’s race and the president judge bid reveal a coordinated ring backing. Observers warn that power rests with a quiet coalition that wields the whip hand and penalizes dissent.
A compact critique of Pennsylvania's legislature. cites costly laws, defeated reforms, and labor issues. Highlights include assessors and constables elected for three years, various regulation efforts, a labor day holiday, and the failed anti discrimination, ballot reform, and dockage bills. Notes wage gaps between iron puddlers and unionized Pittsburg workers as evidence for organized labor.
In a speech Curtis cites Chicago convention pledges for civil service reform and Harrison acceptance notes. The Record questions suspensions of civil service rules by Harrison and widespread replacement of long serving clerks with party loyalists in railway postal service and other departments.
The Grangers discover they were misled by Republican leaders during the session as the equalization tax bill dies in the Senate while anti discrimination efforts collapse. A Revenue Commission scheme is proposed to appease the betrayed farmers, with promises of a future bill. Centenary memories highlight clashes over governance and trust, as religious leaders condemn spoils politics and Grant era tactics. Tax surplus revenue for April totals 11.5 million with no tax cuts yet.
Ex senator Eume of Meadville argues to Governor Beaver that treasury management favors political interests and misuses funds. He cites a $1.5 million sinking fund, a $1 million bond sale, loss of potential dividends, and banks earning high rates while contributing to a Republican campaign fund. Legislative refusal of Wherry’s requested investigation accompanies broader political commentary and ads.
The season of 1889 opens with the tailoring business reporting a highly successful previous year and announcing major facility additions. The shop will unveil the largest and most complete stock of cloths ever shown in stylish fabrics to start the new season.
A brief notice notes an agent for straw derby and silk hats representing a celebrated headwear brand. The item highlights distribution or sales activity through a local shop or representative. No further details available in readable text.
A seller advertises an elegant line of Boys Suitings of every description offered at bottom prices and a large assortment of the Star Shirt Waist. The ad emphasizes affordable boys wear and a broad selection of star shirt waists.
Laborers and Mechanics presents the celebrated Sweet and Orr Pants guaranteed not to rip or tare with refund if they do fail. It boasts the largest finest and most complete line of clothing and furnishing goods in Western Pennsylvania with prices noted as most satisfactory.
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