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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1886
Page
2
The speaker questions why Republican officials who have run government well for a long period remain in place. He notes Democratic claims of their misdeeds but suggests they may be honest and capable public servants, implying to replace them would be humiliating. The tone defends experienced officials and challenges calls for removal.
Pittsburg branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union endorses the Prohibition submission plank of the State Republican platform. The group calls the party stance a full recognition of the growing liquor question and signals the reformers' expectations.
The bill signed by the President last Thursday extends the special delivery service to every post office nationwide. Postmasters will receive eight cents for each letter and may arrange contracts or other measures to ensure prompt delivery of this mail.
Our district did better work in Congress last week. Roi d' Or finished second in the Camden stakes for two year olds at Long Branch. If we can't be first class the second place is better than nothing.
Harrison Allen a U S Marshal for Dakota and former Warren Pa resident seeks the Republican nomination for the congressional delegate seat in Dakota Territory. The dispatch notes his diligent service to the people he represented and expresses that Dakota would be fortunate if he wins.
Veterans of the late war and Grand Army of the Republic praise California hospitality and Pacific Slope residents during the national encampment in San Francisco.
Critics call the River and Harbor bill the worst ever while Cleveland approves quickly. The piece notes he can spend 14 million dollars freely even as he debates 12 dollars a month for a widow of a soldier.
The treasurer announces July ending with 1 727 523 28 in cash, noting the state is virtually debt free and cash flowing in, attributing the healthy finances to Republican management of the state's fiscal affairs.
Snow fell to a depth of one and a half inches at Mt. Washington New Hampshire and in Rome New York, a likely source of the recent cold wave.
Samuel Jones Tilden died peacefully at 8 50 in the morning of Wednesday August 4 at Grey stone near Yonkers. The immediate cause was heart failure from distension of the stomach and bowels. He was 72 years old. The funeral was held on Saturday with burial at New Lebanon Congregational church in New Lebanon, New York.
A Franklin note reports in the Democratic camp C. H. Noyes of Warren and R. G. Lamberton of this city as likely State Senate candidates, favoring Noyes two to one. County chairmen set an Erie meeting for August 24 to decide if Mr. Scott will challenge Mr. Mackey for the congressional seat.
A Maine clergyman notes liquor shops near rail stations and argues prohibition fails because public sentiment itself must enforce it. A New Hampshire observer reports saloons thrive despite laws and auctions over enforcement are rare. The piece also notes upcoming stamps mimicking early folded letters for mailing.
The Philadelphia Times denounces Congressman Scott for allowing miners at Scott Haven to strike over the removal of the check-weighman from coal tipples. It notes the law requires a check-weighman and calls Scott to uphold justice and avoid evading the rule.
The New York Sun labels Rev. Henry Ward Beecher a prejudiced Christian minister and likens him to Sir Charles Dilke. Beecher’s supporters urge a criminal libel suit to clear his name while Dana reportedly hopes for such an action but fears disappointment.
Judge Barker of Massachusetts opines that a barber who opens on the Lord's day to perform tasks others would do for themselves is acting out of necessity and charity, and such acts should not be indictable. The remark frames Sunday work as permissible when aiding others’ comfort and cleanliness.
The most accurate estimate of annual population growth adds 2 percent for excess births over deaths plus foreign emigration. Applying this to the 1880 census, the United States population on July 1, 1886 is placed at 60,025,000.
A granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson was recently dismissed from the Patent Office in Washington. She is the sole supporter of her paralytic brother, and Democrats mock the reform on this personal catastrophe.
The Spirit of the Times in May 1886 praised Ely's Dream Balm as a safe pleasant non liquid remedy for catarrh hay fever and cold in the head. It claimed immediate relief and cited testimonials from numerous users including office attaches.
Examinations will be held in Warren Sugar Grove Lottsville Grand Valley Enterprise Tidioute Sheffield Clarendon Spring Creek Station Pittsfield Columbus Russell Elk Corydon Kinzua Youngsville Farmington with start times 10 30 at Clarendon Grand Valley Sheffield Elk Russell and 9 50 for others Directors urged to attend and teachers to be examined where they intend to teach. C D Arrip County Superintendent.
In the August issue of the North American Review the essay by Henry George summarizes his investigations in coal and iron regions of Pennsylvania. He cites poverty among workers and bosses’ exactions, comparing Pennsylvanian miners to Irish peasants and predicting a lively controversy.
The Twenty sixth district Republican nomination will be decided at a Greenville conference next week. Crawford County backs Dr Roberts while Mercer backs Major McDowell and Butler County user Mr Fleeger the present member likely controls Butler conferees. Butler’s incumbent is deemed inefficient, making Roberts or McDowell likely to win by a large majority.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as superior to travel for invalids, claiming it invigorates the liver purifies the blood cures consumption and revives general health with thousands reportedly helped by the remedy. Sold by all druggists.
The Mail offers a package for Warren county voters: the Weekly Philadelphia Press and The Mail together for $1.75 in advance. The Press is touted as a leading Republican journal with full regional reports and topical articles to help voters decide on state and county officers. Regular price is $1 for the Press alone.
A campaign promo advertises Mail and the Press subscription through election day and result recording for 75 cents prepaid, promising no cheaper or better option.
The ad promotes the Mai and the new Family Atlas of the World for $2 in advance. It claims the atlas alone is worth $2 and available nowhere else in Warren County at this rate. It urges readers that now is the best time to subscribe.
News briefs note a record wheat harvest in California this year and report various public figures and events. Mention includes Rev Isaac C Pershing resigning Pittsburg Female College presidency, legal battles at Saratoga against pool sellers, and prominent figures like Henry Ward Beecher and William Blaine planning books with high expected earnings.
Ordinance mandates owners and occupants along the south side of Seventh Street between Market and East streets in Warren Borough to build a five foot wide sidewalk of suitable material and to repair or reconstruct it when ordered by the Burgess and Town Council. A W Morck serves as Burgess. C H Meacham as Clerk. dated August 2, 1886.
August 6 report from Priaperenta shows Chairman Cooper and state committee secretaries mobilizing. They cite strong unity, wide cooperation, and a looming school district canvass to energize supporters for Gen. Beaver and the GOP ticket. Speechmaking to begin mid September with Pittsburgh favored for the opening rally.
The G A R parade in San Francisco drew estimates of over 300 000 spectators with a 90 minute passing time. Eastern delegates drew cheers and Southern states received greater applause, while Gen Sherman spoke on the order’s origin. Ex Gov Fairchild was elected commander in chief with St Louis chosen as next year’s site.
A Washington Critic note recalls a police officer offering Mrs. Cleveland an umbrella to reach her carriage in rain. She declined a simple gesture and accepted both the umbrella and a blue coat with the officer, guiding him as if he were a minister. The policeman, flattered, says he may need rest and nursing to recover.
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