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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1878
Page
2
The Ledger argues inflationary currency theories fail to aid hard times. It notes purchasing power remains high, cites 1865 and 1874 values, and explains greenbacks can only fund legitimate government expenses. It criticizes the Democratic Greenback coalition and warns voters against political manipulation.
In a discussion with Rev. W L Riley of Youngsville the Brokenstraw Valley News neutrality is debated. Riley says the paper is now partisan. editor Strang may steer it as a Republican or Greenback reform paper. Riley declines endorsement of Greenbacks, recalling his 1862 support but criticizing current Greenback alignment. Also notes on voter registration by Sept 4, tax due Oct 5, and mentions G I Ball’s Republican ties.
A Warren county convention nominates the Greenback ticket, sparking debate about sacrificing principle for success. The Elk Democrat voices concern over backing a flag not their own, while locals warn Borough Ring managers chase advantage over principles amid party loyalty.
The Greenville Advance notes that Louisville swung from a National party sweep to a Democratic victory with a large old fashioned majority. Nationals nearly vanish as Democrats take the city, while Greenbackers quarrel with Taggart over White. The piece hints at political maneuvering and realignments.
Democratic conference from Erie and Venango met in Erie on August 12 but found no Warren county body. The Warren committee chairman telegraphed that no delegates were appointed. The ratification meeting did not address this, so the conference moves to locate Warren delegates and nominate a candidate, still backing Tilden and reform.
An Elk Advocate report warns of a counterfeit quarter of an eagle in silver and electro-gilt and a counterfeit greenback supporting a pro Democrat ticket. The piece cautions that ratifying a deal by White Taggart and Co. would bring moral guilt and public peril.
The Elk Democrat contemplates the possible collapse of the Greenback Party in Warren County if Par sons withdraw, fearing a disastrous fate and the party’s star dimming. The piece reflects local concern over leadership and shifts in allegiance affecting the party’s future.
The Elk Democrat notes a five percent Pennsylvania loan at 112 as clear evidence of strong credit and urges voters to keep the current state management in power by electing Hoyt and Stone.
The standings list six teams in order Boston Chicago Cincinnati Providence Indianapolis Milwaukee. The league contest is not more than two-thirds complete, keeping the current positions and relative gaps.
Ex Speaker Grow delivered a blunt August 10 speech in Oil City to launch the Republican campaign in Pennsylvania. He argued the party must fix on honesty and sound money, contrasting coin value with greenbacks, and warned that taxing national bonds would threaten the nation’s credit.
The piece argues that government borrowing at six to seven percent and repaying with four percent taxes is unsustainable. It questions whether the nation will redeem its pledged faith in times of danger and power, and asks how Pennsylvania will answer this fundamental issue in the campaign.
The Erie Gazette summarizes a county survey showing thirty of fifty districts stayed out of the bolting scheme. It notes misrepresented substitutes and proxies in twenty, district misrepresentations against Reed, and that twenty four of thirty nine Republican districts did not participate. It calls the bolt secretive, selfish, and repudiated by Erie Republicans, exposing its actors.
The Baltimore Gazette reports Jeff Davis may seek a Senate seat from Mississippi once his political disabilities are lifted. Major Barksdale, a Davis ally, is named a candidate but would back the Lost Cause leader if he runs. The paper notes Davis must have citizenship restored before any election and predicts his eventual return to public office.
The New York Times notes forty nine Democratic counties in Ohio with twenty one reporting defalcations totaling over 640000 across nineteen counties. Theft ring includes burned county records and bankrupt governor speculation. Other items reference August events and notable deaths in Berlin and Poughkeepsie.
In Sarazona the Bankers' Association session began with a brief address by the President. The Business Committee reported 110000 sealed letters and 310000 circulars sent. J D Hays of Detroit discussed monopolists, bank stock, loans, and investments, noting vast idle capacities and the need to pay creditors while hard times fade.
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