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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1874
Page
2
The Harrisburg report notes the repeal of Local Option failed in the House and sparked public joy in Williamsport. It covers Warren Insane Hospital funding, state hospital bids, and opposition to contract work, plus Senate confirms and apportionment debates and a postal franking bill advancing to the Senate.
A Sunday morning blaze in Williamsport destroyed 23 million feet of lumber two mills and fourteen houses. Thirty six acres burned over with an estimated loss of 600000 dollars and insurance around 127000. Authorities suspect arson but lack a definite clue on the culprit.
The article argues the Senate inflation bill would shrink legal tender by about 43 million dollars while 46 million in additional bank currency awaits banking associations, adding little to national circulation. It questions Washington currency tinkers and urges business leaders to know what to expect and plan accordingly.
The Cincinnati Commercial questions the Liberal party’s presence after a late election, claiming it vanished while the Democrats absorbed it. The piece compares the Liberal collapse to Jonah in the whale and asks if the party will ever reemerge before the public.
Proctor, a noted scientific stargazer, lectures in New York on creation and the origin of worlds and inhabitants. He claims all matter on earth was once spread through space, a theory some doubt. The writer, speaking in a local tone, jokes about sleep and echoes a rural prejudice against grand cosmological claims.
In Philadelphia the Democratic executive committee reaffirmed devotion to the Centennial movement after legislators opposed the Centennial appropriation provoking strong local indignation at Harrisburg over their pig headed opposition.
Harrisburg notes say the next State Convention is being discussed with little certainty beyond Auditor General. General Allen appears unopposed for renomination, with even his fiercest rival from the last election unable to fault his administration, suggesting a clear field.
In Congress last Tuesday the Senate currency bill passed the House. The House also passed a free banking bill. The currency bill goes to the President for signature. the free banking bill proceeds to the Senate where passage is uncertain. The President is believed likely to veto the Senate bill, and observers await the outcome.
In Baltimore they propose to set apart one day each week in primary schools for basting, cutting and fitting. Some Union School boys think half an hour suffices if the teacher is industrious. A collection of quirky notes follows about weather almanacs, dinners, paintings, umbrellas, and odd local decrees across cities.
In the thirty third ballot of the Massachusetts Legislature last Friday Gov W B Washburne was chosen as Sumner's successor. The final tally with 262 total votes had 134 needed for choice and Washburne received 151 votes while Curtis earned 64 Dawes 26 Adams 15 Loring 4 Banks 4 Wendell Phillips 1 Stephen N Gifford 1 and John G Whittier 7.
A bill passed the House removing old mileage allowances and paying actual expenses per session. Judge Scofield and Mr. Curtis voted for it. It may not pass the Senate, but it ought to. Delegates from Western Territories should not be paid double Pennsylvania members. The rule dates to stage coach days and overlooks railroad speeds.
Smallpox cases rise in Cleveland as Agassiz Memorial Fund reaches 96502 dollars. Cincinnati Presbytery endorses total abstinence with strong resolutions. New York business slowly revives per Tribune. Henry C. Johnson confirmed customs commissioner by Senate. Ex-Governor Curtin and wife ill after Russia return. Doctor Livingstone funeral planned in Westminster Abbey. government to cover expenses. Bankruptcy against A. W. Sprague Manufacturing dismissed. U.S. Salvador treaty ratified to surrender criminals. New England Methodist Conference adjourns backing total abstinence and opposing gaming. Tweed’s prison life described as easy. guards monitor health while he enjoys daily comforts. A Mississippi crevasse affects Ward’s Creek and Bayou Fontaine Bottoms with 15 plantations impacted. The Tigress boiler explosion harms crew during seal hunt. twenty dead. Albany elects Judson mayor after Tammany reform fight. Cleveland fire destroys Forest City Varnish Oil Naptha Works. loss 30000 dollars. origin from agitator explosion. L’Amerique wreck reported off French coast. all saved except second officer. Arkansas row over governor. Gov. Baxter ousted by Brooks claiming 1873 election. Farragut prize money distributed. total prize 530000 dollars with 200000 extra bounty for Confederate vessel destruction. 44 ships and 2500–3000 personnel share awards. Fort Sumter surrenders thirteen years ago. Lincoln’s assassination nine years ago. anniversary of 1861 call for 75000 men. Baltimore march memory. Concord and Lexington retreat recalled.
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