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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1890
Page
4
The Ledger rails at tariff politics and price hikes while denouncing the Mail and Higgins supporters. It urges independents to back Noyes and Russell, warns of vote buying by Higgins backers, and calls for citizen duty to defeat corruption ahead of a Patttison era.
Chairman Spiekds and Chairman Peter Shields of the Independent Republican organization report Pattison’s county lead as at least 5000. As a sample he cited an informal vote at Hussey, Binns & Co where 57 of 69 men voted for Pattison, 48 of the 57 were Republicans. An advertisement offers an old established business for sale with reasons listed and Box B, Erie, Pa for more information.
The letter attacks a former Warren County district attorney who allegedly took illegal court fees during his term. It accuses him of refusing to refund and hiding behind legal technicalities. The piece questions voters about elevating him to the judiciary, citing past judges Brown, Wetmore, Johnson, Scofield, and Vincent as a standard.
The Ledger asks readers to remit one dollar and fifty cents for a year’s subscription as its canvass ends. It notes prior paid promotions, urges a growing list of regular subscribers, and requests names before the next issue to plan print quantities.
A historic dispatch predicts a decisive shift toward Charles H. Noyes for president judge as Higgins’ support collapses. The piece urges Democratic turnout and accuses opponents of ballot tampering, calling for a strong majority to set a high judiciary standard.
An optimistic political note asserts the Democratic slate will win nationwide. Alleghany County forecasts a Pattison majority and Philadelphia canvass nearly confirms a statewide win. Independent Republicans back Pattison and expel Quayism with Delamater linked to Quay.
The piece urges voting for David M. Schermerhorn for district attorney highlighting his youth, legal study under Freeman and Trunkey, diligence, and integrity. It counters Pattison supporters and attacks Delamater, claims charges against Pattison are false, notes the governor’s Sunday abstention, and praises Pattison’s responsiveness to the facts.
The article denounces Geo H. Higgins, an Independent judge candidate, for allegedly taking 256 illegal county fees as district attorney from 1884 to 1888. It questions his auditors based defense, cites Rowand v. Allegheny, and predicts his political downfall despite Republican support.
The oil counties Warren and Venango seek a state senator aligned with oil producers. Democrat Labor candidate Manley W Bovee is an oil producer and argues he knows legislation to protect producers. He contrasts his stance with rival W R Crawford and criticizes the incumbent O C Allen.
The piece criticizes Dunkel the ring candidate for district attorney for keeping a portion of illegal fees, despite returning some funds. It argues such conduct disqualifies him from election, implying a lack of honesty in Warren County politics. The notice ends with local ads for baby bonnets cups and school books at Kertcher Co. and A.A. Davis & Co.
The article argues Democrats and independent Republicans should vote for Pattison with Chauncey Black and William Barclay to ensure a full victory. It cites Quay backers supporting Delamater and Watres, urging voters to back the entire Democratic state ticket and resist Quay-Delamater influences in county races.
Harrisburg and Venango editors condemn A M Dewey as a Quay hireling and labor fraud. Powderly warns expelled members to avoid him while praising honest workingmen who reject his rhetoric. A separate note backs Manley W Bovee's bid for state senator, calling him honest and capable. A desertion notice and assorted commentary wrap the page.
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