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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1880
Page
2
Long list of Democratic nominations for judge, elector, and congress positions with many names and places. editorial commentary notes resignations, state party chairmanship in Illinois, and national political quips. Mentions Senator Blaine, Grant remarks, and Secretary Sherman remarks on vast standard dollar holdings.
The sudden death of Hon Sanford I Church chief Justice of the New York court of appeals occurred at four o clock Friday afternoon in Albion. He was born in 1815 and served in the assembly district attorney and congressman before becoming chief justice. His death follows a day of slight indisposition and a premature end by apoplexy.
A traveler recalls Pittsburgh after thirty years, noting dense business districts, ongoing glassmaking scenes, Allegheny parks, and the Western Penitentiary. He visits the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, observes coal and coke industries, and shares impressions of bridges, steamer travel, and local hospitality.
A clipped quotation argues against the notion that women cannot think and praises their methodical use of Hop Bitters to keep families healthy at a nominal cost. The note cites a Picayune source and promotes Geo Ball & Co as the clothing headquarters, reflecting period advertising tone.
A noon blaze in Milton Pa swept seven miles, destroying four hundred buildings including churches, hotels, banks and the railroad depot. Aid from Sunbury Danville Williamsport Lewisburg and Watsontown arrived as hundreds were homeless. missing persons reported and losses estimated at 1 to 2 million dollars.
In the Buffalo Courier May 17 report, experts using handwriting analysis claimed Whittaker wrote the warning note and staged the alleged outrage. The piece argues the tests were flawed yet decisive, discusses race implications, and calls for focusing on truth over caste.
Cadet Flipper, the institution's sole colored graduate, argues in The Colored Cadet that Williams was dismissed for his own incapacity and that Smith and Whittaker erred. He asserts the remedy lies with themselves and that treatment at West Point mirrors how cadets treat others, noting some younger cadets are unworthy while the rest conduct themselves as gentlemen or as they are treated.
Milford reports forest fires in Pike county are dying out though large tracts of valuable timber land have burned. The danger to Milford is over and Lehman also reports all fires out. No rain yet, with big fires still burning in Shoholan.
May 12 1880 Warren County Pa includes Pomona Grange No 10 session at Spring Creek with delegates from Crawford Erie Venango counties. Resolution supports Agriculture Department outreach and a proper bureau. Also notes fires near the river, local business, and assorted advertisements and letters from Steber Co and Dr Swayne products.
Advertisement fragment lists neckties and latest styles at Geo Ball Co and Geo Ball Os plus English and French suitings. Mentions Dr Day's Cure for Headache claims quick relief in one hour with price 50 cents. Also promotes Sellers' Liver Pills at 25 cents per box for torpid liver issues.
A promotional notice extols London Hair Color Restorer as a clean unique hair treatment. It thickens hair, restores gray strands, cures dandruff, and prevents staining, claiming to leave hair healthier and more luxurious. Sold by druggists for 75 cents a bottle or six for $4, with the depot in Philadelphia.
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