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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1887
Page
5
The Warren Pennsylvania Ledger outlines weekly Friday publication at 1.50 annual, 2.00 non prepaid, with arrears required before discontinuation. Paper delivery limited to Warren County if prepaid. Ledger office renovated with new press and type. basement library building at Third and Liberty, Reed Bros. Proprietors.
The Democratic vigilance committee lists county committee chairmen and members for each precinct with calls to meet immediately to organize for the coming election. Named are Brokenstraw G E Mead and others across Conewango Columbus Corydon Cherry Grove Deerfield Eldred Ele Freehold Farmington Jade Kinzua Limestone Mead etc with numerous local names and roles.
A Philadelphia Times critique targets Ohio governor Foraker as a foolish figure whose conduct during ceremonial events and public feuds with the president invites national scrutiny. The piece condemns his insults to the presidency, misrepresented gestures, and disruptive theatrics during a public welcome in Philadelphia. Also noted is a local sale: billiard and pool tables with fixtures from A. Witz in Warren.
In Wichita, Kansas, J T Stewart, a drug store clerk, was sentenced to seventeen years and four months in county jail plus a hefty $20,800 fine for violating the prohibitory law, while proprietor Herroan avoided punishment. Critics call the sentence cruel and unusual and warn that Iowa style search and seizure provisions breed despotism and threaten rights, with broad warnings from editorials and political voices about excessive government power and looming reforms.
A 19th century piece argues for trades unions highlighting a Bemis study of fourteen unions showing 145,515 members with 772,280 in benefits and 138,819 in strike costs. It contrasts union sympathy with the anti union stance and cites figures regarding political party loyalties and West Point cadet discipline.
A long political column notes Gov. Foraker’s remarks about Mrs. Cleveland and the president’s wife not engaging with him at a reviewing stand. It discusses likely public reaction, a New York Graphic anecdote, and references forthcoming Harper’s Magazine content including Kennan’s Siberia study, Kate Field's Autobiography, and other literary items. It also lists local real estate transfers and ads.
Grand Fall Opening announces D Shear's stock for fall and winter with a full line of dry goods including broadcloths habit cloths camel hair flannels and dress fabrics. The notice touts a complete assortment and fine quality aimed to please discerning customers in the region.
SILKS AND VELVETS as usual is complete Moire Silks in black light and dark shades Rhadama and Merveil Jeux Satins also Sarah in black and colors See our Gold and Silver Medal Gres Grain in black wear guaranteed We are still selling those 38inch all wool Flannels at 50c An immense line of colored Cashmeres Belge etc Our black goods department will prove interesting to many of our patrons as it is larger than ever and we have a complete line of all the newest.
Jamestown Worsteds markets a wide selection of fabrics and accessories including new color plushes new dress trimmings beaded and plain plus new buttons flannels blankets underwear and related items for shoppers seeking variety and value.
A vivid catalog describes winter cloaks jackets wraps coats and children's garments from $2 upward. The department boasts a vast line of carpets curtains poles rugs and related textile items newly displayed from eastern markets outside major cities.
Mats oil cloths linoleum and every thing pertaining to a first class carpet department. It is not necessary to tell our many customers that our prices are lowest. It is an established fact and we defy competition. Table linens towels and napkins. We invite your inspection.
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