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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1882
Page
4
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The piece reports local political tensions with independents backing the Democrats against Cameronism in Pennsylvania while noting Republicans run two tickets. It details oil field excitement around the 646 well, the largest in the country, with prices set to fall and a population surge to Warren, Clarendon, Garfield, and nearby towns as land, hotels, and rail prospects boom.
The Philadelphia convention chose Senator Mitchell as temporary chair and I. L. Foster as permanent chair. Resolutions defend Republican principles, condemn the patronage system, and call civil service reform. Stewart named governor candidate. Garfield praised. Allen plans Dakota marshal post amid factional shifts.
Thomas M Marshall declines the nomination for congressman at large in Pisissine May 93. He cites a commitment to private duties and criticizes patronage as undermining representative government while urging the party to pursue its moral platform and urging readers to understand his decision as necessary and dignified.
Governor Curtin comments on the Democratic independent movement led by Senator Mitchell and warns against coalition with Cameron. He predicts a straight, clean Democratic ticket and full party vote. The report also notes Warren’s oil boom with a well producing nearly a thousand barrels daily and rising local excitement.
Pure mixed paint ready for use at $1.25 per gallon claims to rival any market option. Johnson's prepared kalsomine in all colors offered alongside assorted painters materials. Warren Pa. NOVES Druggist and Stationer provides these supplies.
Notice is hereby given that the following named persons have filed the accounts of their administration to the estates undermentioned in the office of the register of Warren county and that the same will be presented to the Orphans Court of said county on the 11th day of June next at 2 o'clock P.M. for confirmation and allowance. The final account of Samuel and Alfred Thompson executors of the last will and testament of Anna Hoag deceased filed March 6.
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