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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1881
Page
4
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The Linenit is entered in the Warner Pennsylvania Post Office as mind master by the second class.
The Levan firm offers all new subscribers for 1882 December free, making thirteen months for $1.50 cash. Many await January first to subscribe, and the firm plans to enroll as many new members as possible in the new mail list before January.
In Philadelphia, election officers Jacob Albright, William Tully Jr., and John J. Keating faced charges for a false mayoral vote return. The case stalled as Tully and Keating fled, and now Republicans Douglass and Martin allegedly seized last February's ballot boxes, destroying evidence. The move, deemed unlawful, contradicts statutory rules to keep ballots sealed for two years, with an alternative set of boxes available.
The Philadelphia Times reports an alleged independent conference in Philadelphia last week. Wolfe declares he will oppose a boss ticket and insists independents, numbering about forty thousand, will organize and be heard.
The Guiteau trial entered a turbulent phase after counsel Robinson withdrew citing a misunderstanding with Beoville. Guiteau praised Robinson then spoke for himself, apologizing for disruption before Scoville presented a candid defense. The shooting is admitted and the defense argues insanity blaming malpractice.
A compilation of political and social notes: payrolls at the Pennsylvania Railroad reach 92 500. Philadelphia mint issues fifty million words this year. Republican infighting over Virginia. Vanderbilt rumored to oversee 60 000 jobs and $80 900 000 in bonds. cabinet reshuffles anticipated after Congress meets. Gen Swain recalls Garfield’s last words. Irish landlordism mocked by David R. Locke. Editor Chase faces damages in a libel suit. cabinet shifts planned post Congress. Ohio convict, wealth through property, rail wreck linked to sheep dispute.
General Grant calls Jim Blaine "bad and unscrupulous" and accuses him of cowardly backstabbing. The interview claims Blaine writes key New York Tribune political correspondence and that the Tribune once offered support for Arthur and stalwarts in exchange for offices. Grant says he rejected the offer and hints the Tribune plotted assassination. The Tribune mocks him and promises mockery in return. A showdown looms as secrets of the past are threatened to be revealed.
Marshall Jewell, National Republican chairman, aided Repudiator Mahone by fundraising during the Virginia campaign. He reportedly sent funds in Florida last year to influence votes, with telegrams showing payments and instructions to canvassers. The records reference $50 payments and multiple coded lines mentioning Key West and Dallas, outlining covert influence operations.
Washington letter from Congressman Butterworth recalls a tale about Hiscock and the Speakership. Butterworth says Ohio once held top posts while New York gained the President and Cabinet members. The story notes New York’s growing influence and Hiscock’s puzzled reaction to the shift.
A summer ride of fifty miles in a railroad car ends with a window view of croquet players who cheat, quarrel, lie, and cause a horse to startle. Two girls lose composure, a mallet crashes, an apple tree blooms fall, and four young men drift off for a drink after loud disputes.
The Kennebec Journal reports rumors about J. G. Blaine's political future. It states he will not run for Congress, governor, or U S senator and will retire from President Arthur's cabinet to pursue private affairs. The note mentions no confirmed ministerial appointment.
Ab Janes H McCoxyent of Pultney New York patents a hay rake and press combining rake box and sliding pivoted rakes to form loose bales. The device uses front wheels rear castor and a rear gate to deliver packed hay as the gate opens. The article also notes the Guiteau murder trial drawing social attention in Washington and remarks on spectators and the court scene.
A mixed fragment from a 19th century issue includes a Will L. Thompson song advertisement urging 35 cents for a copy, plus a pumpkin pie recipe with quirky hints, and a weather forecast note from Wexler predicting December as remarkable.
In a courtroom Tuesday, Charles Guiteau angrily argued with his attorney Mr Scoville during opening remarks on his insanity defense. He accused the lawyer of lying about letters Guiteau said he had written and claimed Scoville lied about correspondence with a woman. The judge and district attorney urged quiet, while spectators applauded when Scoville asserted evidence would be brought that is competent. Guiteau insisted the letters existed and would be revealed at the proper time.
About twenty five anti-Cameron Republicans met at the Continental Hotel with State Senator Lee and Representative Landis as officers to plan breaking Cameron’s control. They aim to seize next State Convention, choose Governor candidates, and unite independents to challenge the party bosses. Realignment prospects hinge on internal party power and future cooperation.
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