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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1887
Page
4
Published every Friday morning in Warren Pennsylvania at 1.50 per year in advance 2.00 when not paid in advance Paper not discontinued until arrears are paid exception publishers Paper will not be sent out of Warren County unless paid in advance
Democratic vigilance committee lists county chairs and members by precinct with meeting calls and committee roles. The piece also notes past and projected political outcomes, including Cleveland's rising popularity and upcoming transitions in New York and California governance.
A dense column rails at high tariffs on common goods like oil cloth, screws, nails, glass, and stockings, arguing tariffs raise costs for households and do not boost wages. It cites figures on tobacco and whiskey revenue, then shifts to politics with New York and Massachusetts races, tariff debates, and remarks on President Cleveland and public sentiment.
The piece notes duties averaging 48 percent at peak and 46 percent previously with 179 million revenue in the high tax year and 217 million last year, an increase amid treasury strain and a $100 million annual surplus. It argues for tariff overhauls to ease inequalities and cites Republican inaction while urging polities to revise tax laws.
Chautauqua county Democrats met in Sinclairville last Saturday with three assembly candidates: Flint Blanchard Ellcott P K Shankland Jamestown and Wim Rice Sinclairville Blanchard won on the second ballot and was backed by the independent Republican convention Delegates J G Record and Forrestville were chosen for the state convention The piece notes a warm outlook for Frost and mentions an anarchist case decision due November 11 plus local political trading and Pennsylvania prohibitionists’ views.
A local merchant tailoring shop reports excess stock beyond current customer demand and invites inquiries about available items and pricing. The note stresses immediate attention to buyers and encourages contact for inventory details.
A large display features jackets wraps coats and an immense line of garments including children's wear from $2 upwards. The selection emphasizes excellent wearers and a wide range of styles in dry goods carpets and related items, noting an unusually extensive assortment for the section.
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