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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1890
Page
4
A scattered, opinionated column notes on pension bills passing in minutes, a probable extra Congress session over federal election measures, and Republican intraparty feuds. It cites Maine election, Speaker Reed, Quay remarks, a Chautauqua district convention, and press critiques of the Grand Old Party.
The Warren Forest judicial district faces a split Republican slate with G H Higgins and S D Irwin challenging Democrat C L Noyes. Warren Republicans largely oppose Higgins, citing inexperience in Forest and political ambition. Noyes leads a united Dem-Industrial ticket, while reform talks spread across McKean, Erie, and adjoining counties as independent movements challenge Delamater for governor. The piece notes Hastings remarks dissent and regional political tensions over the summer and the Whinzua Viaduct’s forthcoming dismantling after years of excursions.
A Letter discusses The Warren Dictatorship and accuses the Mail of supporting Higgins for president judge, citing drunk voters and party pressure. It questions independence, praises G U W Liggins as a proper judge, notes Lott as a strong farmer figure, and comments on Prohibition and Arrow editorials while critiquing Higgins liquor ties and party cohesion. The piece ends by highlighting state lumber depletion.
The Warren county fair displays strong gains in horse cattle swine and sheep quality with abundant farm products and improved halls though rain reduced attendance and receipts. Premiums were not yet published but would be issued. many contestants chose to wait. Judges awarded sewing machine and piano/organ prizes to J K Weaver Mrs J B Cable with multiple firsts.
An Ohio Republican, Hon. Robert P. Kennedy, launched a severe attack on Senator Quay in a read speech that the House did not curb. The piece notes Quay’s lack of direct rebuttal and urges him to take the fight to the Senate floor, while detailing local endorsements, political deals, and a homemade cough remedy using flaxseed, honey, rock candy, lemons.
Forest county Republican committee passes resolutions endorsing Warren county candidate Geo H Higgins for president judge, citing imbalanced voter strength and urging voters to back him. Story notes local reactions, internal party disputes, and critical letters in The Mail. Also lists real estate transfers, marriages in Warren and surrounding towns.
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