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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1888
Page
2
A renewal deal offers one year subscriptions to the Mat and the Philadelphia Press for $1.75 in advance. The Press is described as a premier Republican daily delivering detailed general and political news. The Marz pledges town and county news coverage. Liberal terms for local clubs. The best time to start is now.
After a brave illness the eminent U S Senator Roscoe Conkling died aged 59 in Albany. His funeral was held at Trinity Chapel with Dr Dix presiding and a large procession to the Central Depot for a special train to Utica where he was interred in the family lot.
The letter accuses the Ledger of unfair journalism and wholesale lying about candidates. It claims slander damages reputations and warns that such conduct will end badly, urging a more decent approach from the paper.
The Twenty-eighth district conferees from Clearfield Centre Clarion Elk and Forest counties met at Ridgway last Friday naming J. H. Haggerty Elk county and W. G. Kelley Forest county as delegates to the National Convention with W. B. Wigton Centre county and A. Patrick Clarion as alternates. Capt. L. M. Truxall Clearfield chosen elector.
The Senate passed the bill admitting South Dakota as a state by 26 to 23 along party lines. The remaining portion of the former Territory will remain a separate North Dakota Territory with Bismarck as its capital.
Editorial notes Louisiana's election produced about 70,000 Democratic majority but argues the result reflects suppression of Republican votes. The piece claims Louisiana is now a Republican state, commenting on voting access and political shift.
The piece lists six Democratic presidents elected since 1832 and warns farmers about a hay fork swindler selling papers. It cautions readers against signing any contracts with such agents and mentions alleged slander against Thompson and Arird with wood cuts, urging a lawsuit for defamation.
Several papers suggest Secretary Stone as a delegate at large to Chicago, though he is not a candidate. The Congressional Convention is expected to be held in Warren early in May.
The fragment shows 19th century U.S. electoral figures with party designations and vote totals for candidates such as Seymour Grant Tilden Garfield and Blaine across multiple years. It lists Democratic and Republican tallies, pluralities, and regional references, reflecting historical contest results.
Edison’s graphophone, sold to American capitalists, is described as a revolutionary device that records spoken words and tones on a sheet and can reproduce them faithfully. It can mail or file documents and repeat content, potentially replacing stenographers and yielding many copies via typewriters.
The Springfield Union notes deaths of Dr. Cornelius R. Agnew and a literary figure Mathew Arnold, with obituaries reflecting Civil War era figures. A letter from Nebraska describes Har vard town growth, railroads, schools, churches, and farm life, contrasting prairie with Pennsylvania landscapes.
A report lists many brands such as Davis Silver Star and Gold and calls for banning aluminized baking powders after Prof. Wiley declares use of aluminum salts in large quantities should be prohibited. The piece also notes temperance speaker Mr Murphy drawing large crowds in Louisville and influencing the local ball club to sign the pledge.
Inp1ana reports a heated race between Harrison supporters and Gresham allies. Harrison secures a sweeping majority, signaling strong backing for Harrison in the contest.
The American Arms Co of Boston markets the Fox gun and is closing out a large stock at reduced prices from 50 dollars upward. They also offer a semihammerless single barrel gun for 15 or 20 dollars, praised for safety and practicality for young shooters. Orders can go through A M Cone in Warren or direct to Boston.
Sunday audience heard Mr Bailey on Mother's Influence as temperanceEvangelist. The Erie Presbytery meeting in Bradford discussed Christian temperance led by Mrs Stewart and Mrs Taylor. Speakers condemned liquor imports to Congo and warned against high license and revenue from sale, urging prayers and action by women.
News notes list ending strikes for major brewers in New York and Chicago with workers defeated. Pipe delivery by Standard Oil lines oil from Lima to Chicago. A 1000 strong Blaine Republicans group heads to Chicago in June led by T. M. Curtin. Dexter the trotter dies at 30 after a mile record. Canada discovers natural gas near St Thomas Ontario and eyes PittsburgFindlay scale projects. Mexico expands rail travel and previews Barcelona expo and Washington centennial. Chief Arthur warns Burlington rail business will take five years to recover if strikes persist. Ads promote Warren Mail and Philadelphia Weekly Press at $1.75.
Notice states the partnership between C O Erickson and Fred Erickson of Dugall Pittsfield Tp Pa named Erickson Brothers dissolved by mutual consent on April 13 1888. All debts to be collected by Fred Erickson who continues the business at the old stand and all claims against the partnership must be presented to him for payment. Signed Co D Erickson Fred Erickson
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