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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1877
Page
2
Timothy E. Barnes of Sheffield is listed among Republican nominations for county treasurer. The item notes the party slate and candidate's local home district without further details.
The Republican Convention of Maine renominated Gov. Connor by acclamation. Sen Blaine moved to table two resolutions condemning and approving President Hayes policy, urging harmony in the party and unity on a strong platform to support Connor. Governor Chamberlin and Mr. Morrill favored approving administration. convention remained silent on that question.
Col. Bob Ingersoll offered gold to any clergyman or witness who proves Paine died in fear and agony or substantiates the unhappy death tale. The New York Observer editor counters and challenges payment arguing Paine died by other causes and labels the assertion as infidel buncombe.
The Ohio State Journal argues for workers to quit if wages are unsatisfactory but opposes any government enforcing a ban on others choosing their own employers or wages. It frames such coercion as a tyrannical violation of liberty and a strike at the root of freedom.
Gov Hartranrt and Mayor Stokely of Philadelphia praised for conduct during riots. Mayors of Allegheny Harrisburg and Scranton likewise commended for prudence and courage. Pittsburgh mayor blamed, claimed to disgrace city and calls for selecting only the best citizens as chief magistrate.
The community faces immense costs from a lengthy railroad strike. Estimates place direct and indirect losses at not less than 60 million dollars, with all sectors bearing the burden, especially laborers. Also noted are Samoa flag-raising rumors and Pennsylvania party tickets.
President issues order enforcing a 1876 joint resolution prohibiting the sale of fixed ammunition breech loading firearms and related ammunition to Indians in Indian Territory and extending measures to Idaho Utah Washington Nevada Oregon with military support for enforcement.
The Philadelphia Times reports Governor J D Williams of Indiana used a cattle train to break a strike. An executive order urged strikers to allow the cattle to pass to St Louis. Joan S Morton succeeds Clement M Biddle as President of the International Exhibition Company amid management friction and weak finances.
Berks county earns the nickname king dom of lager while Lancaster county boasts a thriving champion tobacco crop. A Norristown man claims a three pound radish as local oddity. Pittsburg riots see bail set from six to twelve thousand dollars. The Foxburgh to St Petersburg railroad opened. Williamsport forms a Blackstone club. Pennsylvania corn looks best seasonally. United States troops replace militia in Lehigh as miners resist. circuses falter financially. half of Pittsburg oil refineries operate amid coal scarcity and low oil prices. The National Tube Works at McKeesport resumes, employing eight hundred. Summit City shows quiet signs, with many “to let” notices. Pennsylvanians reflect on the breadth of the state YMCA presence and the upcoming Pittsburg convention. Mayors’ riot acts trigger violence in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
A Cleveland Leader correspondent reports severe labor shortages in Richland County Ohio causing farmers to “change work” as cities hold idle men and tramps proliferate. The note adds that railroad companies allegedly billed the Government for transporting troops during the strike, which is criticized as cheeky and unlikely to be paid.
Racing losses blamed on pool selling ban though horse performance improved with honest driving. Democratic papers favor delaying their State Convention to precede Republicans. Charleston News urges firm adherence to resumption act with Hayes. Harvest prospects praised as Providence blesses farmers. Creedmoor International Rifle Match moved to Sept 13 14 from 14 15.
Col Gibbon led 17 officers 133 regulars and 32 volunteers in a hard clash at the Big Hole River Montana on August 9. The command captured the Indian village but retreated after with heavy losses including Captains Logan and Bradley killed and Col Gibbons wounded. Eighty percent of the command were killed or wounded and Indians were reported to have killed about one hundred. Gen Howard was believed to be at Lolo Creek and not in the fight.
Public sales announced by Sheriff Henry Brace include multiple parcels in Pine Grove and Tidioute townships. The notices detail two large tracts totaling about 218 acres, a log house, barn, fruit trees, and associated rights of way with specific boundaries and execution suits.
By writ of Fieri Facias the Warren County Court orders public vendue at Roscoe Hall Warren on Sept 3 1577 at 3 PM. Describes multiple parcels in Columbus and Freehold townships including 226 acres and several smaller plots plus improvements and rights of way. Sheriff Henry Brach notes the sale at Warren Pa May 13 1877.
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