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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1889
Page
4
A collection of comments on high license versus prohibition, Australian ballot adoption across states, and labour and immigration topics. Mentions ex president Cleveland praise, postmaster appointments, pension changes, and economic critiques of English capitalists and tariffs. Includes editorials criticizing Harrison, and a note on Lincoln era conspirators.
The push to raise judges salaries faces uncertainty as the bill may cost about 2400,000 over two years, potentially exceeding the general appropriation. Governors hesitate as officials note the likelihood the increase might strain state finances. Meanwhile, a general revenue bill could add 600,000 to 1,000,000 in two years by better corporate tax collection, with 800,000 streaming into the general fund by directing three fourths of the capital stock tax there.
In the June Forum Rev. Dr. William Barry argues wealth distribution shows unchristian methods, predicts a peaceful economic revolution grounded in Christian justice. He attacks private property as civilization’s core if it neglects ethical life, warning about widening inequality and enslaved wage earners. The piece also reports Japan’s February 11 constitutional proclamation, the shift to constitutional monarchy, suffrage in limited form, and the empress's public appearance.
The piece critiques Republican appeals to veterans before an election and laments weakening veteran support after the vote. It mentions Dr Davinney’s Youngsville postmaster appointment as insulting to G A B members and questions party treatment of veterans. It discusses a Philadelphia Herald view on Grover Cleveland’s 1892 prospects.
The text defends Mr. Cleveland’s legacy and predicts his renomination in 1892, then reviews the One Hundred Eighth Pennsylvania legislature. It cites totals of bills read, passed, negatived, and sent to the governor, noting a lean toward reform and revenue measures, plus remarks on liquor and tax bills, education funding, and public expenditures. It also mentions bank failures, coal miners’ wage cuts, and Queen Victoria’s seventy-first birthday.
At the bottom prices a refined assortment of Boys' Suitings is offered along with a large selection of Star Shirt Waist items.
Hunter and Jarvis advertise table linens at 49c, down from 75c, with linen towels offered in two drives 121 percent and 25c to attract shoppers.
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