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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1887
Page
4
Published every Friday morning in Warren pe at 1.50 yearly in advance 2.0 when not paid in advance No paper discontinued until arrears paid Papers not sent out of Warren County unless paid in advance or
The democratic vigilance committee for Warren county lists county committee chairmen and members by township and borough plus names like Brokenstraw G. F. Mead and Conewango M. C. McLaughlin. It urges immediate meetings to organize for the coming election and names numerous local officials and supporters.
The Erie Herald cites Black's annual pension report noting 1861 to present: 1,091,100 claims, 3832,449,208.36 paid out. disbursements rose from 1,000,600 in 1863 to 57,000,000 in 1880 and 378,815,486.88 in 1887. New York leads with 42,013 pensions, followed by Pennsylvania 41,616 and Illinois 39,206. county totals and per quarter sums are listed. An unjust judge piece attacks Judge Williams over alleged mining-company aided evictions and political manipulation.
A San Francisco columnist condemns Dr McGlynn for labeling workers fools or hogs over wage disputes. He argues labor prices are set by unions and labor parties, not individuals, noting presidents and lecturers earn high rates while clerks struggle. The column attacks simplistic wage logic and previews local shop repairs by Wyman and Davis.
The piece accuses Governor Beaver and allies of favoring corporations over labor and farmers, citing store order ties and a veto against a store order tax bill. It warns that workers and farmers may join to defeat the Republicans, citing revenue tricks harming county funds and taxation equity.
An editorial argues the supreme court judgeship must be nonpartisan and calls for J. Ros Thompson of Erie as the superior candidate. It contrasts Orr Thompson's Western Pennsylvania support with the Warren and Erie counties’ doubts about judge Williams, urging voters to choose an upright, fair jurist.
Forum notes Judge Kelley argues to abolish internal revenue especially on tobacco while Pennsylvanians bow to Sam Randall. Cigarmakers union in Binghamton protests any tax cut, citing past harms. The piece criticizes anti tariff reform rhetoric and mocks some party organs over Cleveland praise. It also rebukes Dr MacGibbon and Boston Herald on economic theories and poverty schemes.
The piece discusses Pennsylvania politics with Quay’s senate rise and McGrann challenging for state treasurer, plus county commissioner contention featuring Clinton and Russell. It comments on prohibition in Maine, election dynamics, liquor interests in Pennsylvania, and social reform ideas linked to Henry George and Dr McGlynn.
Dietrich attorney Hicerns pushes for 1889 president judge nomination as Carlisle may gain speaker influence. Discussion of Cox as chair of ways and means and his return. Tax revenue bills, extra session calls, and Republican schemes to favor corporations eyed. Crime rates rise in Pennsylvania with questions about causes. Prohibition and liquor leagues spark party realignments. Voters in Warren county react to political vagaries from Crocker’s nomination to Rufus King.
A sequence of marriage announcements from Warren and nearby towns records unions including Hegerty Wilbur in Warren, Til ter Eichner in Warren, Swaizler Neff in Warren, Cheney Lukins in Pine Grove, Ericson Nelson in Jamestown, Getz Smith in Warren, Mackey Simpson in North Clarendon, Norburg in Russell, and a death notice for Phoeba Norburg of Russell aged 22. Names, places, dates, and officiating ministers are listed in fragmented form.
P Greensland an undertaker and embalmer of 214 Hickory Street Warren Pennsylvania died at age 30. Services and arrangements to be announced by the Warren funeral home.
D Shear announces the fall opening with a complete stock for fall and winter. The display features camels hair flannels and a fine line of dry goods, carpets, and related items intended to please even fastidious shoppers.
The advertisement promotes Moire Silks in black and colored shades, Rhadama and Merveil leux Satins, Sarah fabrics in black and colors, Gold and Silver Med al Gros Grain, and 38 inch all wool Flannels at 50c. It highlights a large black goods department and a vast selection of cashmeres and Belge fabrics for patrons.
A bustling department showcases a wide selection of jackets wraps coats and new markets while children’s garments start at $2. The carpet department features curtains poles rugs linoleum and top quality carpet goods from eastern markets, promising the lowest prices and a first class shopping experience.
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