Warren Ledger News and Opinions Mix in 1881
The issue compiles dispatches on a deadly disaster with two hundred loss, partisan fights involving Garfield Blaine Conkling and Brady, and pivoting editorials. It notes ex Senator Bruce’s reception by a Democratic Senate, Conkling and Platt seeking re election, and Scofield’s nomination to the Court of Claims with mixed commentary from Warren and Buffalo papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Pe panraeTy
Jay Gould
Garfield
Blaine
Conkling
Bruce
Senate
Dawes
Massachussetts
Jamar
George
New York
Platt
Albany
A Desperate Scramble by the Republican Party
The New York Herald denounces the Republican Party as embroiled in a public plunder dispute. It accuses the party of thefts and scandals from Belknap to whiskey fraud, and claims no public service has been rendered in the Hayes era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Hayes
Belknap
Robeson
Pacific Mail
Star Route
New York Herald
Dnd
Col Thomas A Scott Dies After Illness at Woodlawn
Colonel Thomas A Scott died at his Woodlawn estate near Darby at nine o’clock Saturday evening in his fifty-seventh year. The railroad magnate had suffered a long illness linked to a 1856 rail collision injury and decades of paralysis on his left side. Born in 1824 in Loudon, Franklin County, he rose from clerkship to chief railroad official and Texas Pacific promoter, leaving a legacy of public benefaction and pivotal Pennsylvania Railroad service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Thomas A. Scott
Woodlawn
Darby
Scott
Colonel Scott
Margaret Mullison
Reuben Mullison
James P. Scott
Texas Pacific Presidency
Howell W. Bickley
Anna Riddle
Pittsburgh
Edgar Thompson
Mary
Miss Riddle
Col. Riddle
the Cazette
Jefferson Medical College
University of Pennsylvania
Orthopedic Hospital
Children’s Department
The
Episcopal Hospital
Washington and Lee University of Virginia
Philadelphia Telegraph
Western Division
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ile
Flis
S. Wier Mitchell
Continent
Col. Scott
Loudon
Franklin County
Chambersburg
London
James Patton
Columbia
Leeches
A. Boyd Cummings
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Lewistown
Mountain House
Hollidaysburg
Allegheny Mountains
Duncansville
State Line
Hlis
Congress
Fnally
House
United States
Pittsburgh Post
Cincinnati Enquirer
Common Pleas Court
J. Edgar Thompson
Conkling's political drama ends in tragedy in Washington
Washington Letter from May 24 1881 notes the volatile arc of Senator Conkling amid party politics. It details his resignation crisis and the fallout for Platt, the administration, and the Democrats, debating whether Conkling’s return would aid New York or national interests as he acts against the Republican caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer. Conkling
Conkling
United States
Mr. Platt
Mr. Conkling
Platt
Washington
Grant
Chandler
Christiancy
Matt Carpenter
Cameron
Republica
Conking
New York
Nation
Senate
Wholesale Drowning in Ontario Steamer Disaster
London Ontario May 24 The steamer Victoria returning from Spring Bank with over 600 excursionists sank near Cave Railroad bridge one mile below the city. By dusk about 150 bodies had been recovered with 175 total deaths expected. Names of missing include Bank of British North America manager James Robertson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ont
Victoria
Spring Bank
Cave
James Robertson
Bank of British North America
J. C O. Meredith
District Court
Wm. McBride
Western Tair Association
William Ashbury
William Mullinan
Montreal
J. Rogers
Dundas Street
Princess
Funeral of Col Thomas A Scott in Philadelphia
The funeral of Col Thomas A Scott was held at Woodburn near Darby and at Woodland Cemetery. Clergy included Rt Rev William Bacon and others from Philadelphia churches. The ceremony showed no ostentation with a simple casket bearing inscriptions and scripture. Notables and railroad officials attended, including Pennsylvania Railroad leaders and Mrs Lincoln near death at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Thomas A Scott
Woodburn
Darby
Woodland Cemetery
Wm. Bacon
Diocese of Pennsylvania
Chas. A. Mason
Old Sweeds Church
Kingessing
Swoon
Trinity Church
New York
Taylor
St. Stephen’s P. E
Clifton
Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cassatt
Scott
Thompson
Capt. Green
Col. Scott
Rh. D. Barclay
George D. Krumbhart
Texas Pacific Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Welsh
Wayne MacVeagh
Simon C Cameron
Sewall
Benj. Harris Brewster
Elon
Schuyler Colfax
Sloan
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Unclear ad pitch touts Shiloh’s Vitalizer cure-all
A garbled 19th century style ad mocks readers for indigestion constipation and dizziness and promises Shiloh's Vitalizer for 75 cents. The fragment mentions A J Davis and Hunter's bunting cashmeres and nun purchases, implying a general store sales page with stray product listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Seom
Shiloh
A. J. Davis
Nog
Morey letter forgery case ends with discharge of editors
The Truth publishers and editors indicted over the Morey Lester letter were discharged as prosecutors admitted no proof tying them to forgery or knowledge of a forged document. Philp was declared innocent. District Attorney Rollins and Judge Noah Davis questioned the origin and genuineness, while Garfield avoided testifying, leaving the public unconvinced and awaiting further elucidation from potential trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truth
Philp
Supreme Court
Noah Davis
Hewitt
Garfield
Democratic National Committee
Morey
Rollins
Lancaster Intelligencer
Dr King s New Discovery Promises Cures For Lung Ailments
An editorial blend touts Dr King s New Discovery as a health marvel capable of curing coughs colds and serious throat and lung diseases. It notes trial bottles cost ten cents and a dollar size is available through A W Marek & Co Warren Ia. The piece also reports the Senate executive session confirming B G Casler as Indian agent for New York and Pennsylvania, praising his competence and knowledge of Indian affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Senate
B. G. Casler
New York
Pennsylvania
Daniel Sherman
Forestville
Casler
Randolph Courant
Shilohs Consumption Cure Advertised Amid Auction Report
An 1840s style notice touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as highly effective for coughs gough croup bronchitis and consumption with a money back guarantee while a sale of the Pennsylvania building on Centennial grounds in Fair Mount Park to John Brown Pittsburgh is described. A nasal injector bottle is offered with the catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache remedy sold by A. J. Davis Warrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gough
Shiteb
A. J. Davis
Warrey
Pennsylvania
Centennial Grounds
George’s Hill
Lairmount Park
John Brown
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Church
Kendall
B. J. Kendall & CO
Enosburgh Halls
Vermont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Ledger
Mee
Andrew Jackson
White House
Gen. Jackson
Tilden
Hubbell
Brady
Beady
Philo
Limes
Glenni W. Scofield
Warren
Court of Claims
Ince
Scofield
Register of the Treasury
Alway
Lfe
Buffalo Express
Treasury
Erie District
Credit Mobilier
Hrie Gazelle
Mra. Lincoln
Jincoln
Hunter's
M. Ronne
Warren, Pa
NEW Music Store
C.M. Marston & Co
Fouch & Marston
Sohmer Piano
N. Y. Singer
M. Marston & CO
Warren, Ps
Henry M. Hoyt
Warren County
Sheffield
Tiona
Clarendon
Stoneham
Glideon
North Warren
Brown & Stonu
Geo. A. Barry
Soliciors
Ignac
Eddy
B. Eddy
H. G Eddy
MEAT
A. Cogswell
Fisher’s
BL Jse
Kendalls
Asthen
Keidall
Buoshagh
Swort
Jonn G
Jennh
Justice of the Peace
Kendail
Temante
Missouri
Randall
Uumanitioa
Gary
Donald
Jon Riv
Hematite Congregational Church
NEW Spring Goods
Parmlee & Henry
Eid
P. Bysecker
Second St
Variety Hall
A. S. Johnson
Lana Commissoner
Topeka
Kansas
UX Kirk
Allegheny Valley &Pittsburgh Railway
Trasnal
P.m
Dunkirk - Fredonia
P. Man v. Thayer
CG. A. Churn
Lake Shore Road
Eric R
Tadoin
Io Ue
Philadelphia & the Rail Road
Erig Maid
Philadedna
ERIG
Kane
Warren Irviington
Corry
Brie
Eerie
Ie Corry
Irvington
Warren Express
Claveniton
Warren ST
Erie
L. S. M8
KR. W
SN A. In
Wal A. Baldwin
B. Platte
Corigcaars
Hickory Street Waram PA
W. C. Rowland
Flickery
School House
RILEX
Meilicina
Chicago
Diver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Pullman Palace
Council Blufes
Tophea
Kansas City
Denver
Fuerlo
A. Dean
Gon
Broadway
Washington Bt
Hoxton
Gun
W. Spinne
OLD Exciange
FE. W. Miller & CO
Grocers
F. W. Nilder& Co
Jag
A. A. Davis & CO
Mave
Bplark Books, Paper & Envelopes
A Davis & CO
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