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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1890
Page
2
The Republican Convention nominates Hon. Lewis F. Watson as a candidate for Congress in the 27th District, covering Venango Warren McKean and Cameron counties, pending nomination at the district convention.
W. M. Linpsey of Warren enters the race for President Judge subject to Republican County Primaries and the 87th Judicial District Convention.
Four candidates are announced for Associate Judge of Warren County: A H Olmstead Spring Creek, C H Wittsor Ackley Pa, Benj Elli Sugar Grove Township, and CritT Marsh Kinzua. All entries note candidacy is subject to Republican primaries.
The publication announces C. C. Thompson of Warren and D. A. Samuelson of Sugar Grove as candidates for the Assembly, subject to nomination by the Republican Primaries.
The Warren County Republican notice lists Br1GGs of Glade Bear Lake candidate WMcCray Pine Grove and Walter W Hopaes as candidates for Register and Recorder. J E Wheeler declares candidacy and seeks party nomination from Stonename PA February 19 1890 with service in war and now three years of peace.
The N Y World and N Y Post attack Senator Quay's private life to harm his Republican leadership. The public rejects the allegations as unfounded, noting Quay's rise from legislator to U S Senate and cabinet head. The gubernatorial race in Pennsylvania will proceed with or without the papers' distortions.
The Presbyterian Church reports 122 of 212 presbyteries voting on revision with 82 in favor, representing 3742 ministers and 753,749 communicants. A two to one majority appears likely, with the General Assembly at Saratoga next May to decide the scope of revision and seek a compromise acceptable to moderates on both sides.
We are authorized to announce WN A Foster of Farmington as a candidate for County Commissioner of Warren county. We are authorized to announce PHIL N Robinson of South West as a candidate. We are authorized to announce JOHN A Axkins of Brokenstraw as a candidate for County Commissioner subject to Republican primaries. We are authorized to announce J G Sanford of Eldred as a candidate for County Commissioner subject to Republican primaries.
J. W. Dun Kle Esq of Warren is announced as a Republican candidate for Warren County District Attorney, pending primary decision.
The piece describes mixed sentiment in Richmond over mixing blue and gray for a Lee statue unveiling. It notes inviting New York's 7th regiment for the parade, while some Richmond officials and veterans fear the scene. It argues G A R attendance should be safe, invoking reconciliation after the war.
The congressman opposed public funerals and asked for a simple private ceremony for himself. His wife honored his wish and declined a Capitol burial. She thanked colleagues for the honor but likewise declined an exhibition burial in Philadelphia.
Franklin Citizen lauds Hon. L. F. Watson for employing a pension expert and securing pensions for over 200 local veterans in six months. It notes his industrious private and public service and predicts greater usefulness if re-elected, with support from regional tanneries. It also mentions Gen. Stickies New York Sheriff surviving a castor oil misstep.
A Syracuse lawyer and grandson of abolitionist Samuel J. May faced a sensational liaison with Winnie Davis daughter of Jeff Davis. Winnie traveled to New York to visit friends, then Europe with Wilkinson who later surrendered. The wedding is anticipated.
Report notes Cleveland is gaining about twenty five pounds a month and may become physically large soon. It says he has hired a doctor to trim his weight and suggests a blunt, darkly ironic remedy if the physician is level headed: quit liquor, buy a shotgun and a dog, and use them.
Joan W. Davis, a Democratic governor hopeful in Rhode Island, is nicknamed honest John. The phrase reflects a pattern of labeling standout figures to prevent them from being overlooked in a small state.
The Mart reveals H. Ken Lyon of Sugar Grove as a candidate for County Auditor. Lyon has taught in Farmington for several years and is familiar with northern county issues. His candidacy is presented with the call to prepare for the auditor's duties.
The 25th anniversary meeting of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States was held at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia on April 15. Notable attendees included Gen. Devens and Ex-President Hayes, who lauded Lincoln’s legacy and urged continued support for equal opportunity and republican ideals.
Dr. F. C. Ainsworth of the War Department released figures on Civil War survivors and service totals. Estimates cover June 30, 1890, with breakdowns for army and navy including enlistments re-enlistments deaths deser tions and overall survivorship projected to termination of service.
In Providence on the 13th, the Democratic ticket secured victory for Senator and eight Representatives, save one Representative, by margins from 184 to 532. The result secures Governor Davis and Democratic officers in Grand Committee, and yields a Legislature of 57 Democrats and 50 Republicans, a working Democratic majority.
House printing committee approves a report to print 10 000 copies of a compilation of presidential inaugural addresses from Washington to Harrison. The work includes authentic incidents, biographical sketches from official sources, and steel plate portraits of the Presidents along with Capitol and White House illustrations.
Charles Emory Smith sails from London for St Petersburg as U S Minister to Russia. Mississippis floodwaters rise beyond 1882 levels causing anxiety while Iowa Senate defeats liquor license repeal 21 to 29. Emin Pasha returns to Africa in German service. Oregon Republicans nominate Herrmann for Congress and Thompson for Governor backing Australian ballots and McKinleyTariff. International American Congress adjourns with plan to commemorate Columbus. Sherman celebrated at Union League Club in New York on his 70th birthday. Harrison, Cleveland, Morton attend.
Former Pennsylvania governor James Pollock died last Saturday in Lock Haven at Milton burial site. Born September 11, 1810 in Milton he rose from district attorney to Congress as a Whig in 1844 and served two terms. He later became President Judge of the Eighth Judicial District and declined a second term as governor.
The Atlanta Constitution argues debt ranks among the worst vices, claiming it ruins strong men and leads to poverty, vice, and crime. It cites John Randolph to stress living within means and paying as you go to avoid ruin.
The U S Senate on the 16th seated Republicans Sanders and Power after keeping Clark and Maginnis from their seats. The resolution that no election occurred was defeated. The seating resolution passed 32 to 26 with party lines, and Sanders and Power were sworn in.
The New York Legislature enacts a measure to care for indigent insane residents formerly sent to poorhouses. Excludes New York Kings and Monroe counties where asylums already provide care. Authors urge tackling high license and rapid transit similarly. Constituents praise the legislators as faithful servants.
In Washington a parade by Tory ice men nears the White House. An Ohio candidate quips about Presidential review, noting if the President keeps his previous icy manner, he will freeze out the procession.
The 28th anniversary of emancipation was celebrated by military and civic societies in Georgetown Washington Alexandria and Baltimore on April 16. A procession of 100 participants was reviewed by the President from the north portico of the White House.
An advertisement declares pneumonia and croup inflammation cannot be avoided, urging use of Dr. Hoxsie's Certain Croup Cure sold by druggists for 50 cents. It claims adults and infants alike should use it to defeat the disease at its source.
A compilation notes several incidents and official actions: artist T. J. Conant's suicide in Newark. fire-damaged St Elmo business section in Colorado with $25,000 loss. a coaling ship from Shields foundered with 11 lives lost. General John C. Fremont placed on retired list as Major General. ex Governor W. W. Hoppin dies in Providence at 82. Brooklyn stables fire kills 70 horses. St Johns deficit of $655,842 on revenue $1,362,893. Daly of St Louis vs Burke of Pittsburgh ends in knockout. American Arms Co sold to Bluffton Alabama for $200,000 capital. five London labor groups plan eight hour moves for May 1. Army Ordnance approves $65,000 for Haskell Multicharge gun project. nine months in 1889-90 show 1,578 army desertions, down from 1,893.
The report notes high U.S. consumption of iron and steel at about 8 million tons yearly. It highlights Sterz as a possible substitute for cast iron in water pipes and new European uses of iron slag in pavements. A milk sterilization method and rapid South manufacturing growth are described, alongside Sweden moss paper and national brick consumption totaling 2.63 billion units in major cities.
A reflective piece questions the value of material wealth versus human life and liberty. It notes buried ancient cities and graveyard remains, then previews May periodicals with stories by Alice Bowmen and Ella Higginson. It also mentions a police seizure of Italian boys bound for Europe, and legal protections in Turkey and Bosnia regarding debt and housing.
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