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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1886
Page
2
The Warren Mail notes Congress convened yesterday with the President’s Message read. Bills on appropriation and Morrison tariff measures will be taken up promptly. The Message urges revenue reduction and coast defense, favors army and navy improvements, and discusses capital and labor in neutral terms. Cleveland is rumored to abandon mugwump flirtation for spoils.
In Washington last week Senator Cooper argued there are precedents for his ineligibility claim. He met with Judge Scofield who stated that a Senator’s term ends with resignation or death and any unexpired term reverts to the people, not the individual who previously held it.
Last September the Governors of the original thirteen States met in Philadelphia to organize a plan for celebrating the Constitution centennial on September 17, 1887. Delegates from states and territories convened on September 2 to set the program, a historic national event.
The President declined to reinstate Stone, a Republican speaker who criticized the Administration, while restoring Benton, a Democrat who condemned Cleveland’s policy. In an October 11 speech he disavowed disagreement with Cleveland on civil service reform and the silver question. Missouri politicians push for Benton’s restoration with 1888 votes looming.
A Democratic Congressman notes that only about 5 percent of Washington salary earners at or above 1200 have changed since Cleveland's inauguration. About 50 percent of those earning 2000 and up have been removed, leaving many posts in Republican hands. He cites more changes under Grant and Hayes and similar levels under Garfield.
The New York Herald notes Minister Manning has stayed in his legation room since the 18th and faces street talk of delirium tremens. Prominent Americans discuss sending facts to President Cleveland if Manning fails to handle duties, while Pattison and Dr Hugh Pitcairn endure severe cold on a Tyrone Alleghenies deer hunt. The piece quips about reform and public behavior.
The local postoffice kept by a woman who is Abe Lincoln’s sister in law prompts sharp commentary. The piece notes the president’s gout and irritability, critiques European gossip on American affairs, and mentions Allen replacing Stone as U.S. Attorney in Western Pennsylvania along with speculation on 1888 presidential chances.
The Mar and Philadelphia Press offers a one year subscription for $1.75, highlighting a cheap reading option for readers seeking affordable news. The deal emphasizes value and long-running local coverage.
The piece discusses Arthur's funeral aftermath and a private snub between Edmunds and Blaine. It argues such personal feuds harm the party, noting Blaine's past with Conkling and urging leaders to govern themselves for national interests.
The piece questions the oleomargarine law’s benefits for farmers, noting revenue reports show no drop in oleomargarine sales. Albany Journal argues stronger enforcement boosts receipts and sales, while Dudly calls the law defective. Farmers lament continued unfair competition from bogus butter and see no improvement in dairy interests.
Virginia Democrats lament Mahone’s enduring influence as he outgenerated them in all aspects. Reports say his scouts warned of Democrats’ overconfidence and that counterfeit neutrality by negro leaders swayed turnout. In the Third district and others, Republican strength matched 1884 levels, leaving Democrats with only three of ten congressional seats.
Senator Lee learns from Cons. E. Waite that Pennsylvania voters in November backed the 1885 fence law, repealing the 1700 statute and restoring common law on trespass. The letter notes stock care is required and cites Gregg vs. Gregg, while awaiting any Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality.
The Malone New York paper states William A. Wheeler is very sick yet not prostrated, often seen on streets and at services. At home he enjoys cordial greetings, hearty handgrips, and unchanged interests in public affairs despite his irritating illness.
The Harrisburg Telegraph promotes subscriptions as the Legislature nears convening, claiming the paper remains a reliable Republican journal and promising correct news from Harrisburg. readers are directed to see notice elsewhere in the paper.
The piece argues Abraham Lincoln’s election marked a working class triumph and recasts his image as a rail splitter rather than a statesman. It recounts Lincoln’s early views on labor and capital, highlighting his belief that employment relations are fluid and that self help and ownership improve all, not fixed life conditions.
Earthquakes ping South Carolina while famous figures like Sunset Cox Bret Harte and Rose Cleveland appear in orbit of holiday chatter. William of Germany aims for deer in a carriage. J G Blaine Jr joins Pittsburg Times. Oleomargarine debate grows. Two hundred Irish women resist eviction. Beaver eyes Philadelphia visit after election. Methodist bishops open annual meeting in Cincinnati.
At 6 o clock the temperature was 10 degrees below zero in St Paul Minnesota. Morning readings at St Vincent were 22 below and at St Garry and Bis marck 17 below. Brainard logged 26 below. The Minneapolis signal service observer notes November in the northwest as the coldest since 1880.
Advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy to stop pain and prolong life. It claims effectiveness for consumption scrofula of the lungs coughs colds bronchitis catarrh liver complaints and all blood and skin diseases with sales claimed everywhere.
In Grand Valley on December 4, activity centers on drills with several wells in progress and a new Titusville pipeline not yet realized. L. B. Wood leads Warren county’s ventures in oil lumber hardware and gas, with a gas line serving over seventy stove connections since November. An E A Union formed on Goodwell Hill with 104 charter members and officers. The community notes mention H. G. Hall officiating Thanksgiving service, Miss Alice Wood’s illness recovery, upcoming Christmas tree at Union Sunday school, Thompson Bros. stock, and Landlord Geroe's hotel serving travelers.
Dec 3 notes Cincinnati visitor F L Davis, visiting postmaster in Youngsville after 45 years away. Atcheson Kansas speaker J E Remsburg gives infidel lecture. town hall doors briefly opened then closed on petition. Episcopal church construction advances under N P Belnap. roof done, interior underway, completion hoped next January. Fremont House host Gregory continues to serve travelers. H L Mead & Co store fills with holiday goods at low prices. Sigginslot well drilling paused amid oil prospects. landowners seek more leases, oil remains uncertain to outsiders.
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