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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1888
Page
4
Collated remarks and figures discuss yellow fever reports in Jackson Wille, militia growth from 4,734 in 1885 to 105,814 in 1888, sugar duties, party battles in Iowa and West Virginia, Democratic gains and losses, Ohio and New York political jostling, and Pennsylvania presidential voting tallies with Harrison’s lead. The piece weaves commentary on reform movements, labor, and public sentiment across multiple states and eras.
The piece argues against a prohibitory wool tax, warning it would raise clothing prices and harm the poor. It questions Republican protectionist aims and suggests wool imports and domestic production would be affected, asserting such policy is protection with perpetual war vengeance.
The article notes Democratic groups in Erie and nearby towns becoming permanent, praising the work of a core faction and urging continued effort to shape the party’s future. It cites Tony Peedink and Dave as prominent figures and mentions a wartime style prohibition stance influencing voter vows and leadership. In election results, Fick received 2,747 votes, showing a 13,060 vote increase.
A collection of fragmented quotes from unknown figures lampooning trusts, civil service reform, and railroad interests. Phrases reference the New York Central, private trusts, and political promises, attributed to several initials and individuals including Dorsey & Co. and a civic dialogue about ownership of land and railroads.
The poet Stedman extols Clara Morris as queen of emotional drama and declares the people's verdict the true judge. The piece notes public admiration built over twelve years and praises her fervent artistry, with lines emphasizing her impact on the western world and readers.
A dense list of names and occupations appears, including farmers, tradesmen, and officials from Sugar Grove, Warren, Columbus, and surrounding townships. The fragmentary text references a December court session and multiple residents such as John, James, and others, with occupations ranging from carpenter to farmer and clerk. It ends with charity notes and a statement from Relief Association about donations and Thanksgiving appeals in Warren area.
The Exe Glee Club presents a Thanksgiving night concert at Library Hall November 29 1888 under the auspices of the Y M C A with sixteen members and guest artist Mrs Eywleston. Admission 50 cents with gallery and balcony. cloak stock advertised by Wunter and Jarvis with women and children coats and jackets priced up to $40.
The Century Magazine announces its thirty seventh volume with features on Lincoln history Siberian exile studies and George Kennan articles. New art features by Timothy Cole and diverse papers on Sev real lands will appear along with fiction and war pieces. Subscription is four dollars a year.
Annie Hehott and her lover Theodore Rudless of Chicago quarreled Saturday over a trivial matter. Sunday afternoon at about 1 o'clock she went to her room and shot herself in the head, dying instantly.
The entry details prices and activity from the New York Produce Exchange and regional cheese markets. It notes spot and future prices for pork, butter, cheese, eggs, and wheat with terms like No. 1 hard wheat and western butter, plus Utica and Little Falls market movements and commissions.
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