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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1853
Page
2
A long, lively report on a Democratic County Convention with heated balloting for Auditor, Commissioner, District Attorney, Assembly, and Senate. Details include names like G. W. Buel, R. P. King, David M. Martin, Orris Hall, Parmlee, Kinnear, Scofield, and James, plus debates over rotation, spoils, and party loyalty amid heat and delays.
A League member communicates hope to spur discussion on the Liquor Law subject. The time will soon come when the League is asked to act and the aim is thoughtful, productive action and the best possible results.
A letter argues the Liquor Law stance in the Democratic Convention reveals betrayals by candidates James and Scofield. It condemns pledges to public will, urges bold honest action, and warns the Temperance League to avoid demagoguery and ensure pro prohibition leadership in the Legislature.
A fragment from Erie Crescent reports P T Barnum’s temperance talk urging readers to consider that nearly every American has suffered from alcohol use. The piece highlights Barnum’s challenge to rise if untouched by intoxicating drinks and notes public consensus in Buffalo Rough Notes.
The British government lays out four main demands in the fishery dispute. They seek British built vessels to gain American Register, free entry of the British flag in coastal trade, abolition of current cod fishing tolls, and tariff changes to favor British interests, plus reciprocity with North American colonies. The piece argues these terms oppose American farmers manufacturers shipowners and fishermen.
Austrian naval action against Hungarian refugee Costa sparked a tense incident in Smyrna. Captain Ingraham of the St. Louis intervened to recover Costa, who was finally landed at the French Hospital under French protection amid public demonstrations. The affair drew wide merchant support and prompted a formal protest from the Smyrna governor.
An attempted raid on Sheriff Hawley last week failed to seize Eirza Hartley, the counterfeiter moved from Chau tauque County. A man accused Hawley of stealing a watch and tried to arrest him, but Hawley warned him with a revolver. Two attackers ejected Hawley from the car, then he returned and shot one assailant, recapturing the prisoner as police arrived. The accomplice fled. authorities say the Marleys have confederates still seeking justice.
The Temperance Convention of Maine resolves to make the Maine Law the pivotal issue in the next state election. It states it will support candidates who define their position on the law and treat those who avoid the issue as enemies at the polls. Two gubernatorial hopefuls support the platform. the third has evaded the question.
The Warren County Teacher's Institute held its regular quarterly meeting on July 20 at Warren. J C Angell was appointed secretary for the year, S P Johnson lectured, and G D Woodin read an essay on Union Schools. Reports on Columbus and Elk schools showed mixed conditions with calls for a uniform instruction system and timely notices for meetings. The next session is scheduled for October in Columbus.
An enraged ox escaped from the Bull's Head market in Thirdee yesterday afternoon, charging down Fifteenth Street and Irvine Place. Laborer Patrick Kennedy was thrown by the beast, suffering minor injuries but escaping serious harm. Shoemaker Patrick Henneberry fired from a second-story window, the shot dropping the ox, which was then killed by police and bystanders with a knife to avert further danger.
Two gigantic giraffes or cameleopards arrived in New York on Thursday aboard the steamer Washington from Bremen. One stands 17 feet and the other 15 feet, in good health and graceful. Their owner Herr Bernhard Hartman accompanies them, having brought them from Egypt to exhibit in the United States. About eighteen years ago Welch & Co imported a pair at a cost of around 40,000 dollars, but they died and none have been seen alive in Africa since. It remains uncertain whether these two will endure the climate changes here.
A brief local note reports Bang!-Jenny Lind Goldschmidt welcomes a healthy newborn daughter as she transitions from performer to mother. The item cites Byron on time settling all things and notes her continued prominence in music.
An insane woman at the Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh threw herself from a window some time ago. The fall shocking her had the effect of restoring her reason.
A party of young men attempted to cross a large Bedford county pond in a rickety boat. When the craft sank Mr L. and a non swimmer clung to life, L. guiding and swimming with strength and calm despite fatigue, they reached a sand-bar and were saved aided by others. The incident earned praise for L. and W. for courage and discipline.
The partnership Anderson and Davis dissolved by mutual consent. Ami J. Davis will run the grocery at the old stand and asks patrons for support. Accounts of the former firm left for collection. Charles Anderson and Will Davis sign, Warren, August 16, 1953.
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