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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1875
Page
2
Beecher faces criticism for excessive fluency on the stand as Plymouth church supporters pack the courtroom. A looming verdict looms, with observers predicting an eventual acquittal despite the sensational display. In Luzerne and Schuylkill counties, coal strikes escalate as Governor Hartranft dispatches troops to quell violence and protect mines, pumps, and workers.
A late dispatch reports twenty eight heavy failures and two personal crisis cases in Berlin amid fears from a French indemnity of one billion dollars. Money flowed into nonproductive projects and war material, with fortresses expanded and industry neglected. The piece notes that specie payments are not a guaranteed fix as gold and silver rise in abundance yet fail to stabilize values.
A wealthy California bachelor deeded 2 to 8 million dollars to trustees for scientific charitable and public uses but seeks to reclaim control. Trustees insist the donation is final and irrevocable and plan to contest in court. The piece ends with remarks on two Chinese empresses and a quip about spelling their names.
The Chicago Tones man was imprisoned by Judge Williams for contempt of court. The offense was marked and deserved punishment, yet the action threatens citizen liberty as a whole. Story likely showed contempt for the court after the ruling.
The text cites Atlanta’s Louisville Courier-Journal view that war records boost political advancement for ex rebels. It notes Gordon and Ransom winning Senate seats, Cockrel and Withers favored over Schurz and Hunter, with Colquit poised in Georgia. The author asks what lesson should be drawn.
Connecticut voters backed the Democratic ticket and gained two Congressmen. Sanders defeated Hawley and Phelps defeated Kellogg. Republicans increased seats in the Legislature but failed to gain control. Temperance influence aided the Democrats. State officers elected: Governor Charles R. Ingersoll, Lieutenant-Governor George G. Sill, Secretary M. H. Sanger, Treasurer M. E. Raymond, Comptroller A. R. Goodrich. Congressmen: G. M. Landers, James Phelps, W. H. Barnum for Democrats. H. H. Stark for Republicans.
The Rhode Island vote showed a Republican victory across the state ticket by about ten thousand, the largest margin in the state's history, with a temperance candidate defeating a people’s choice for governor. Democratic gains were limited to Connecticut and possibly Pennsylvania. The Illinois legislature rejected pay equality for women in state institutions, illustrating political conflicts over equal justice.
Returns from all parts show a broad Republican advance. General B F Graves is re-elected Supreme Court Justice on both tickets, with Mr Marston leading the Republican ticket and claiming at least a fifteen thousand majority for Justice. The Republican State ticket trails slightly, and S S Walker wins a large majority as a University Regent.
Paul Boynton crossed the Channel in his life saving dress from Dover to Boulogne swimming and smoking most of the way. Near the French coast boisterous seas halted the pilot boat which declined to guide him after dark, so he was taken aboard against his will and vows to retry the swim.
A political reflection notes the 9th of April capture of Richmond and Petersburg and the shift of rebel leaders into Congress. It predicts that within ten years the conspirators could regain power by ballot if Northern democracy prevails.
Dan Bryant founder of Bryant's Minstrels in New York died last Saturday in the city. He established the company and became a notable figure in minstrel entertainment. funeral plans were not listed.
A New York Evening Post report notes a Cleveland convention of 55 delegates from 12 states forming a new party and adopting a platform proposing government issuance of paper currency as legal tender. The writer questions credit and predicts moving support for the plan amid ample gold and silver discovery.
The Bradford Reporter endorses Hon. Reed Myer for State Treasurer citing his opposition to county schemes and his proven leadership. Myer has served in the State Senate, oversaw Customs at Philadelphia, and led Ways and Means in the House. The piece urges his nomination alongside Gov. Hartranft as a wise choice with a record of upright service.
They announce large cuts in railroad rates with travelers to St. Louis and the West urged to buy to Cincinnati first. From Cincinnati tickets to St. Louis are $2, and from St. Louis to Kansas City $11, Topeka $13.85, Leavenworth $11.50, and Omaha $16.
The text notes a governor election for Connecticut’s Ingersoll family while a Tweed gang member is pardoned and freed, highlighting the era of political advantage. It mocks the New York Tribune starting its 35th year by opening a new Tribune Building, claiming it surpasses the Marseille office.
Market brief notes reduced rail and freight rates on all roads west from New York and Buffalo, signaling continued price competition. It also reports a monthly public debt reduction of 3 681 000 and mentions a humor item about the difficulty of spelling long words in Boston.
The report critiques Eaton of Connecticut for his Senate speech decrying federal sovereignty and echoing old secessionist principles. It contrasts his views with Madison and Jefferson Davis arguments and notes Harper's Weekly critique. Providence results show statewide Republican lead and a tight governor race pending Assembly outcomes.
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