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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1886
Page
2
An analysis notes Wallace and Randall clash over tariff revision and tobacco and whisky taxes. Wallace may oppose Randall's abolition of internal taxes, while Randall defends his tariff plan. The piece references Wallace's past votes on civil rights and a noted “coffee-pot trick” as a potential talking point if he runs for governor.
The piece describes a long standing Warren County Republican principle favoring secret ballots for individual voters and outlines a push by the county committee to move to viva voce voting in conventions. It notes 1860 history, a contrast with Cattaraugus, and mentions New York political appointments and civil service reform questions.
The Pottsville Miner's Journal notes that Mr Cuartes S Wolfe accepted an invitation from a Scranton Prohibition club to speak for 25 dollars plus expenses. Franklin Citizen comments that paid temperance lectures may do good so long as payments continue.
Congress passed the oleomargarine bill and butter rose two cents a pound immediately. A second two cents increase followed on the President's signing, totaling a four cent permanent rise. Market observers anticipate further gains as traders store butter in anticipation of continued price pressure.
Rhode Island reports liquor control in hotels tightening while illicit sales rise. Maine canvasses voters on Prohibition repeal. Democratic Convention in Harrisburg to nominate a Governor candidate with Warren delegates split among factions. Beaver expected to dominate.
Chief Graves hints a stuffed goat image would suit government oleomargarine stamps as Senator Warner Miller defends the two cent per pound tax. He says the aim was to curb bogus butter, cover stamp costs, and enable clear branding on every tub.
In Erie the day after his nomination Hon. C. W. Mackey announced his decision to accept the honor and begin campaign work. His acceptance letter emphasizes restoring Republican supremacy through protection for industry and prudent finances and calls for a principled, debate-free contest. The Erie Dispatch notes Mackey will unite Republicans and restore the district’s former majority.
A two column letter criticizes Congressman W L Scott for starving 1000 miners to force a lower coal price than peers in the Monongahela District. The piece says he sneers at Knights of Labor and the Trades Assembly of Western Pennsylvania and offers no explanation for refusing to pay the standard wage despite his wealth.
English actor Henry Irving and Miss Terry arrived in New York for a short stay. Irving said he must return in about seventeen days to open Faust at London's Lyceum on September 11, and speculated on Wilson Barrett’s season in Clito and Chatterton while praising Daly's company and Dixey's improving reception.
The Elmira Advertiser denounces Sam Jones charging $100 a day for revivals, calling him a gambler and a black leg who preys on audiences with coarseness. It accuses him of insult to religion and turning faith into a money making side show.
The Pittsburg Dispatch suggests Hill Manning and Whitney could all be contenders for Tilden’s shoes, with room for more than one to enter without crowding each other.
The piece argues the Legislature, not the constitution, should regulate liquor sales via statute. It cites Maine’s long practice, evaluates constitutional prohibition’s delays, and warns that enforcement requires legislative action rather than mere constitutional ban.
Mrs Frances Folsom Cleveland becomes a member of First Presbyterian Church in Washington D C joining by letter from Buffalo Central Presbyterian Church. Dr Sunderland serves as pastor as the White House's first lady to join a church while in office.
Washington Pennsylvania residents react to trundling glycerine wagons through quiet streets. The town, previously known as an oil center, faces disruption as these vehicles become a common sight.
Ad copy touts Parker's Hair Balsam as restoring natural hair color, cleansing dandruff, and preventing hair loss. It urges readers not to surrender their hair without trying the product.
The Hancock fund stands at 46396 dollars with Barnum offering 20000 dollars for the skin of a sea serpent. News of Chinamen crossing the Mexican border violates the law continues. Christine Nilsson married in Paris and honeymooning in Spain. Army and navy officials inspect ammunition stores and prepare war vessels for service. Government preparations for an emergency are evident. General Meade's letter confirms Sickles' Gettysburg conduct as widely discussed at the time.
Dr James P Kimball director of the mint reports 1885 gold production at 31800000 dollars up 1000000 from 1884. Silver production at coinage rate 51600000 dollars up 2800000, with Colorado still the top producer and California second. Montana Idaho show notable gains. Arizona dips slightly.
Washington reports say President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland will depart Washington last week of August for a several weeks Adirondack mountain vacation. Urgent public business will be cleared before leaving and the President expects to stay in the mountains until October 1 while his newly purchased country cottage is prepared for occupancy.
From Dakota Dakota Territory July 28 Ep Mait wishes success to Allen Bruce and Barker and offers help to elect them. Crops are short wheat is not half a crop due to drought. Rain needed. late sowing may be cut with rain. Water and wells good at 20 to 30 feet. Timber scarce, no forest nearby. Locals call the area the garden of the West. writer W Scott DuBLIN from Clifford Dakota signs off.
The letter from El Dorado dated June 27 is noted with a hint of homesickness from Brother Barton. Newton Kans near the center of the state reports monthly rain this year and promising corn. Emigration from foreign countries is expected to be large this fall.
A journalist extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for common female ailments. The teaser claims dragging pains, nausea, and weakness can be overcome, offering the remedy as a nearly magical solution for women’s daily suffering.
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