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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1875
Page
2
The Republicans of Pennsylvania are called to meet in Lancaster at noon May 26 1875 in the Fulton Opera House to nominate candidates for Governor and State Treasurer. Each district retains representation as in the current apportionment. Russell Errett serves as Chairman.
County Superintendent slate announced with three candidates from Warren Warren County Warren May convention dates and towns indicated including Warren Youngsville Sugar Grove. Sourced notices name BY Sutherland O V Cotter N R Thompson as contenders for Common Schools leadership at the May Warren County directors convention.
The Inter Ocean argues the year before a presidential election prompts reflection on party power. It questions Democratic return to states rights, notes many ex Confederates in Congress, and warns a new civil war risk. Greenssere, Westmoreland County, plans a May 15 centennial celebration with regional cooperation.
A Meruppist church in Maine uses collecting boxes passed by attractive young women to attract contributions from passersby, reportedly increasing receipts. The author suggests Warren churches adopt the same method to raise funds.
A new dam breach in Massachusetts on the seventeenth swept away mills bridges and roads in Ware and Norfolk counties causing estimated damages between 100000 and 200000. The centennial celebrations at Concord and Lexington on the nineteenth are prominently described on the first page.
The piece lauds Governor Hartranft for bearing criticism with honesty and prudence. It cites The Philadelphia Bulletin praising his administration's integrity and its focus on equity, truth, and sound policy. It highlights his prudent guidance, trusted advisers, and lack of major errors over three years. The text contrasts him with ordinary politicians and extols officials who resist dishonesty.
In the Knoxville Chronicle Parson Browniow denounces Senator Johnson as a petty demagogue with ambitions for the White House. He accuses Johnson of betraying allies, inciting strife, and discarding principle, though asserts he will not prevail. The veteran critic notes the venom has lost some punch.
Democratic editors deride Liberal opponents as of little consequence. A Liberal on the Connecticut Congressional ticket trailed 700 votes behind the regular slate and lost. The Philadelphia Commonwealth declares the Liberal Republican faction not worth notice.
At the National Grange meeting in Charleston D C it was decided that gates of the Grange will be closed to all not actually engaged in agriculture Editors preachers and other favored professionals may stay but their number cannot be increased
After Concord and Lexington the centennial watch word is On to Bunker Hill The hundredth anniversary of that battle falls on June 17 and preparations for duty celebrating the event are already making progress.
Carruth the Vineland editor shot by Landis weeks ago shows partial recovery but has relapsed with little hope of recovery. News notes his fragile condition and dwindling chance of pulling through.
The annual session of the Grand Lodge of the I Q O F will convene in Williamsport on May 18 1875 with the Grand Encampment meeting there on May 17 excursion tickets to be issued by all principal railroads.
Ox G W Gale of Alabama who in 1864 publicly offered one million dollars to anyone who would assassinate President Lincoln died recently. He was described as a wretched paralytic friendless and poverty stricken in his final days.
A clash between troops and an Indian band in Kansas last week lasted about two hours. Twenty seven Indians were killed and two soldiers fell. Survivors fled as the troops gave chase.
Pittsburg Leader notes an April 18 1843 event when Oil Creek and the Allegheny River froze solid enough for people to cross on the ice providing a rare winter passage across waterways.
An Agricultural Department report finds winter wheat generally below last year's level in April with northern areas snow protected and roots intact though some tops brown. Injury is worst in Indiana Illinois Missouri and Kansas where drought hindered early planting while areas south of 36th parallel show no frost damage and healthy growth. The report favors drilling over broadcasting.
The writer argues the White House and Senate must resist the pro slavery faction and not yield to Northern Democratic dough faces who would recognize secession rights. Citing McClellan and Seymour campaigns, the piece claims the Democratic party seeks to vindicate Southern rights, risking national unity and honor. It urges preserving Republican rule to keep the Union intact.
Excerpts from Woman's Christian Temperance Union rhetoric advocate stronger church led abstinence and social pressure to curb liquor. Memorials from Indiana women condemn licensing and revenue from drink, calling it a curse and blood price, urging legislators to act.
Goat Island at Niagara valued at 490000. Five hundred and one convicts in Western Penitentiary. Mercer county to have first negro juror at next term. Coal miners strike to support anthracite region. Union City Catholic girls plan semi monthly dances for church funds. John Brown tannery in Crawford county now een converted to cheese factory. Peter Barthelmy missing with 7000 in forged paper. questions linger. General Harrison Allen to spend summer in Colorado after retiring. Governor Hartranft and General Prevost dispute over First Regiment relief. Prevost resigns.
The list of notes covers various 19th century items including a claim about Toledo Ohio's mayor Guido Marx being Jewish, frost damage to crops in the Northwest, European events, railway incidents, Cuba weather prospects, theater benefit plans, and other political and social updates.
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