This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1885
Page
4
A reporter found twelve dead alligators one dead horned dace four dead chubs alive minnows a bushel of rotten tanbark and hundreds of black leeches in Warren Water Works reservoir. The piece urges action against the water company calling it a public nuisance and a health danger.
The Warren Union School has shown marked improvement over ten years under Prof. A. B. Miller. New teaching methods and a stronger esprit de corps reflect deeper, more individualized instruction. Parents and pupils alike recognize vows of dedication and professional growth in education.
The article praises Prof Miller for his generous support of teachers, recalling his voluntary salary reduction to protect teacher pay during cost cuts. It extols his unselfish work and urges him to continue his gospel of education for another ten years.
Henry Watterson urges Democrats to calmly revise and reform the tariff, critiquing Morrison’s bill as a make-shift. He calls for prudent gradual reform that respects capital and labor, praises Cleveland as a sovereign Democrat, and praises his Democratic advisers.
The New York Heald interviews Hoy Samvee J Raxpacn, who declares approval of President Cleveland and his administration. He says the Democratic party can do no better than stand by him and cooperate. The Postmaster General circular signals a Democratic shift pleasing the party and reducing factional danger.
The New York Sun reprints Miss Cleveland's essays highlighting her independent resolve in publishing soon after, noting vigorous style, vivid imagery, and rhythmic passages that verge on blank verse. Her critical yet expository pieces showcase a wide imaginative reach within a disciplined intellect.
The article reviews Miss Cleveland's essays as a sustained blend of metaphysical and mystical devout thought. It portrays the President's sister as an intelligent, fearless American woman who confronts philosophy, ethics, and history, engaging critics with vigor and clarity. It notes her readiness to challenge infidels and analyze Joan of Arc’s character, while praising her intellectual poise.
Republican delegates were chosen for the State Convention in Indiana county with Quay securing a strong showing in Armstrong county primaries. Greene county set June 20 for primaries with Onay favored for Treasurer. Philadelphia ex-councilman Davis named as a Democratic treasurer candidate. several others discussed as possible rivals. Reading Republicans push for a State Convention in Reading with free venue offers. Allegheny Republicans report Peter Dressler as Protonotary winner. Pittsburg anticipates slim odds for an Internal Revenue Collector post under a new district including Fayette Greene Washington.
Dispatch from Deming reports scattered bands of Indians across southern New Mexico with over thirty citizens killed and many mangled. Indians near Cook's Peak fifteen miles north of Deming. great excitement in Gila settlements. General Crook travels to relieve General Bradley, arriving Saturday. Miners and ranchers descend on the area amid troop dissatisfaction. A. O. U. W. reunion set for Jamestown June 11 at 1 pm for officer elections and planning the annual gathering.
The State Board of Agriculture projects a short wheat crop for the season due to dry conditions last fall and a harsh winter. Estimated yield drops to about 12,000,000 bushels from last year’s 28,500,000, though recent mild weather revived some fields. Hay prospects in the East are good while corn and potato acreage may fall with late season. oats likely hold or rise slightly as butter prices drop and buttering substitutes rise. Livestock herds are weaker, reducing dairy cow numbers due to lower milk prices.
A musical entertainment and ice cream social to benefit the building fund was held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday evening. It was the final event in the old church, and the program featured piano duets, violin and piano solos, a vocal solo, and various ensembles performed by Misses Winger Davies Orr Dalrymple Harrington and others.
The Lebar Lodge No 52 K of E L Warren Pa reports on the death of Brother J A Loding. The committee notes the grim messenger, urges readiness to meet death, and speaks of hope. It commends solace to the widow and children, asks minutes to record the resolution, and to publish in Warren Rail and Warren Lenser.
Calamity notes warn of burglars and noisy intrusions at Mr Squire s home. Turnpike disputes persist with fence removals. Petition planned to widen road from Eldred township to Enterprise. Neighbors relocate fences and杂 attend rink in the Valley. Funeral at the chair works for James Vanderhoot s daughter and burial at New London Cemetery. Theodore Barnsdall begins drilling twenty two wells in the Macksburg oil field. Sermon for high school graduates may be published in book form. Ayer s Sarsaparilla promoted for skin issues. C Lessler offers five milk cows with two or three for sale soon.
A Warren county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the Baptist church with about thirty five delegates. Mrs L D Wetmore presided. Welcome by Mrs S P Johnson and response by Mrs Culbertson opened proceedings. Col George Woodford spoke at the public meeting.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.