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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1883
Page
2
A State Senate act fined railroads for issuing free passes, deemed a half hearted reform. Opponents urged returning passes to Senators, exposing hypocrisy as reformers kept riding freely while censuring railroads. The piece ridicules Pennsylvania legislators for such flapdoodle and questions legislative wisdom.
The Census Bureau plans volumes for publication this year. Volume 1 covers population statistics volume 2 manufactures volume 3 agriculture plus special reports on petroleum and building stone volume 3 also includes ship building and the report These five volumes make up about half of all census publications. Remaining topics such as railroads telegraph canals steam navigation and electric instruments will appear in one volume mortality and vital statistics mining the delinquent dependent and defective classes and Dr Waite s report on schools churches and libraries One or two volumes are expected on fisheries.
The piece notes saloon licenses vary in Illinois with some towns charging $500 or more and Lincoln Nebraska reduced saloon numbers and improved quality under high license. It then lists Pennsylvania first 100 days laws including sealer abolishment, land acquisitions, election tweaks, ward division supple ments, Scranton real estate, Honesdale incorporation changes, Geological Survey handling, and a pension act for 1812 veterans signed by Gov. Pattison.
Harrisburg last week carried a report that Senator Lee would resign at the end of the session. He has denied the rumor, stating he asked for the office and obtained it, and is not likely to quit over being disgusted with politics.
The Detroit Iver Press notes an estimated 76,000 dead laws on New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Ohio statutes. It suggests a stranger could only discover the live ones by shouting from Fighting Creek’s head waters.
The new Postmaster General long relied on a crutch after the war, now uses a cane. A bullet wounded him at Peach Tree Creek near Atlanta, while Col. Geo A Cobham of Warren was killed in that battle.
The article notes an immense immigration surge into Dakota with reports of a hundred carloads daily and the Northwest road adding a through train to handle demand. It mentions Senator Joan Suegmay of Ohio urged to run for governor but declining, the iron trade dimmed by weak demand and a dollar per ton drop, and trade shifts with Mexico showing a 160 percent rise in American exports while European exports fall. General Siivon Cameron remains very feeble, mostly bedbound or in a reclining chair, and Cinisuam becomes Postmaster General as Indiana gains a cabinet sixth member since the government formed.
The U S Treasury cash account exceeds $190.6 million with a nickel error. Cotorapo is among the few states claiming freedom from debt.
A summary of actions in Harrisburg shows bills across both chambers, including defeated measures against liens and pigeons, bills granting gas company rights of way, and final passage for prison contracts abolition and various evidentiary and election reforms. Committees advanced sovereignty on constitutional amendments and a range of bills in two-session weeks.
A new Postoffice department order revokes Order No 463 from January 22 1883 and amends Section 371 of the 1879 postal laws to require forwarding of prepaid letters and postal cards upon request without extra postage. Forwarding continues until the addressed party is reached.
Philadelphia leaders hosted a compliment dinner for Judge Kelley at the Union League last Thursday marking his 60th birthday. The Times praised the event as a sincere tribute from intelligent citizens to a steadfast national lawmaker shaping the country’s progressive industries.
The act declares all oil wells and fixtures on oil lands and all lease or contract rights to operate or purchase petroleum oil as personal property for all purposes except taxation. It takes effect immediately.
The device is described as a new invention claimed to allow visual contact with a distant conversational partner. Forty scientists tested it in Melbourne with astonishment. A race course at Flemington was reflected clearly on a large mirrored disc in a dark room.
A remark attributed to Herbert Spencer critics Americans as born half an hour late and racing to recover lost time, illustrating a view of national haste.
Mead of Hickory street announces a large new shipment of both imported and domestic cloths in the latest styles. He stocks a vast line of wools for pantaloons and two patterns alike. Visit to inspect goods and prices, and if Rush Bartlett cannot provide what you need you may be hard to fit.
N Wendlebee advertises the largest and finest wallpaper selection ever brought to Warren. He emphasizes low prices at his Liberty street store and notes five experienced workers to hang paper and paint in high style. Customers are urged to examine his goods and compare prices.
A. A. Davis & Co. advertises low prices on wallpaper baby carriages curtains books stationery and more while Mc Knight's tailor promotes his expert cutting in Warren. The note highlights local discount variety and a top tailor for fine fitting pants.
A cor respondent reports Supreme Court action cited by Driven Well Company as ruling all atmospheric pressure aided tube wells infringe the Green patent and owe royalties. Articles from Randolph Courant and Springfield Herald note limited royalty payments and rising resistance. George Chamberlain of Chamberlain Manufacturing brands the Green patent a fraud with prior patents and older methods. debates include historic patents from 1510, 1812, 1823 and Sugget 1864 while Derrick summarizes examiner refusals and lack of rebuttal evidence.
Virginia reorganizes its old interstate debt by offering bondholders new 5 percent securities in exchange for 6 percent bonds. The courts refuse to intervene in state tax collection methods while tax collectors reject bond coupons for cash. Tennessee edges toward partial repudiation and betting bills.
The new Internal Revenue changes require payment of special taxes by May 1. Tobacco dealers now pay 2.40 per year instead of 5, liquor tax unchanged. Read blank form No. 11 instructions and file returns with a draft, postal order, or registered mail. Do not send loose change or stamps.
Gen. Grant newly elected head of the National Rifle Association. A return Creedmore match is planned in England. Team selection occurs for April 19 21 25 and 28 May 2 5 9 and 12 at 200 500 600 800 900 and 1000 yards. Team sails on the steamer Alaska June 1.
A notice shows unclaimed mail for residents including Mrs A Brown and Frank Berner among others. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed within thirty days and are available under advertising calls dated April 1.
J T Manchester of Auburn New York says Zo Pesa replaces many older medicines in the area as a panacea for the liver. It corrects bile strengthens digestion cures dyspepsia and acts quickly giving rest to the nerves promoting sleep. It is pleasant to take and keeps the liver healthy preventing fevers and ague.
The itemized notes include Pittsburg cigar workers planning a May 1 strike, a 1591 spinning wheel, state funds totaling 2 735 995 40 on March 31, a Clearfield treasurer receiving 600 conscience money, Pennsylvania contributing 4.5 percent of 2 752 475 tons of coke in 1880, a Cambria minister fined 153 pounds for underage marriage, a York easter egg aged 106, life insurance for Capt. Nutt at 17000 with most policies paid, Philadelphia industrial value 470 million for 1880, a holiday bill listing Christmas New Year Washington's Birthday Penns Landing Fourth of July and Thanksgiving, and Lancaster County exoneration notices to publish names unless just cause exists.
Princess Louise reached Boston last Saturday and traveled on to Canada by Monday. She was met by the Marquis of Lorne and his suite. Her health is reported not good.
Notice declares Henry Knapp forbids all persons from trusting his son Edward on his account and states he will pay no debts contracted by him. Warren Pa April 17 1885.
Cogswell and Walkerman meat market asks all indebted persons to call and settle soon. Books are at their market in Warren Pennsylvania. April 16 1885. Ieas & Co. having sold.
Navigation of the Allegheny River at Foxburg is impeded by false work between the East pier and left bank. The channel remains open between the East bank and East pier. Foxburg Va April 10 1885 by D E Furness Secretary.
Sealed proposals will be received up to 12 o clock noon on Tuesday May 1 1883 for building two school houses in Sheffield township Warren County Pennsylvania Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of Horton Crary Co Sheffield Pa Address James T Osgood Sec Wat Shenileid Pa April 7 ISS'
Auctions list saw mill and timber resources 7225 acres of hemlock 1800 cords bark 500000 standing hemlock 300 cords bark 50 to 100000 ft hardwood old improvements orchard and farmsteads in Pittsfield township with two thirds improved price 4100 per acre also 41 20 acres near a town with churches and schools 60 per acre houses and lots in Warren Ohio and Kansas farms for details call Warren Pa at Warren Hotel Alexander Wallace
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