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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1873
Page
2
The president's Message to Congress is described as plain practical sense. It presents needed information and defers to Congress, with modest suggestions. It addresses the Spanish Cuba issue as a slavery-centered conflict and is seen as pleasing to supporters while disarming enemies.
The Erie Dispatch lauds Carlton B. Curtis and Glenn W. Scofield in a December article. It lauds Scofield for a clean record and service on naval reorganization while praising Curtis as ready to lead in Congress and carry forward reform.
Report of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that the Constitutional Convention must follow Assembly acts. Officials in Harrisburg debated whether to publish the constitution or submit it to voters as required, with delegates resuming session and planning to proceed with the election. The piece predicts a large Republican majority and urges readers to vote early on the 16th.
Edwin W Stratton a leading Titusville businessman died yesterday morning in a suicide attempt by cutting his throat with a razor in a temporary fit of insanity. He reportedly never recovered from his mental distress.
Speaker Blaine announced House committees with Davis chairing Ways and Means and Garfield heading Appropriations. A special committee on salary reductions was formed to probe pay and allowances. In the Senate Sumner and Schurz joined Foreign Relations and Privileges and Elections respectively as Republicans signaling party rapprochement.
The New York Senate stands 17 Republican to 14 Democrats with one independent. State officials list Dix and Willers among Democrats and Republicans across offices. Total state vote dropped from 755 361 in 1871 to 671 377 for secretary of state, signaling a major Democratic victory margin narrowing on other posts.
The Democracy denounces all Republicans as great rascals who make loud reform promises. Voters are urged to see through the cry of reform and not blame the entire Congress for back and front pay, noting many Democrats supported it while blaming the majority party.
The text denounces the congressional party split after a Republican Speaker was chosen by Blaine supporters while Democrats backed Fernando Wood who switched votes to save a salary bill. It argues the Republican party punishes delinquents and reform claims are best pursued within the party.
Sam Randall, longtime Chairman of the Democratic State Convention, supported the back pay bill and accepted the swag as rightful. He had tried to push it through at the Democratic Convention last summer, failed then, but now wins endorsement through Fernando Wood of rebel fame as National Democracy leader.
The President appoints Williams as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Bristow of Kentucky as Attorney General. Williams, a former Oregon senator, is praised for his integrity though his legal prowess is debated, with risk he may lack Taney’s full reputation.
The speech notes James G Blaine’s third Speakership as a Republican triumph over Fernando Wood’s Democratic bid. He reflects on the nation’s growth from a small early Congress to a continental empire and urges unity, fair play, and cooperation across regions and interests.
The steamship Ville de Havre departing New York November 15 for Havre sunk after a collision with the Locherne on November 25. Over 200 lives lost. Tri Mountain saved 87 passengers arriving at Cardiff. Surviving crew and passengers aided in London and Paris with funds and shelter offered by firms and citizens.
Survivors recount harrowing details of the Ville de Havre disaster as the Loch Earn sinks off Card iff. Captain Sarmont blames crew discipline while the engineer and a few sailors save lives. Ladies aid, clothing provided, and a court of inquiry opens in Cardiff.
Havana reports Castelar regime denounced by supporters for servility to the United States. Volunteers vow to refuse obedience to the home government, with plans to enroll men aged fourteen to forty for defense. La Constancia calls Spaniards to be ready to fight and endure.
In Philadelphia on December 5 Judge Agnew delivered an opinion with all judges concurring. The court restrained the Election Commissioner appointed by the Constitutional Convention from acting. It held the convention lacked extensive powers and usurped authority by setting aside the city election system and inaugurating a new one for the vote on the constitution. United States Senator Lugene Cass erly of California has resigned his seat.
The piece rebukes Fernando Wood for backing the back pay bill and profiting from Credit Mobilier. It notes Democratic caucus defenses and questions the party’s reforming virtue as it nominates Wood for Speaker while locals debate Virginius terms and Spanish-U.S. tensions.
Reports from Havana say Captain General Jouvellar telegraphed Madrid detailing orders to surrender the Virginius. He resigns, urging a replacement who can carry out Madrid’s commands, while warning that delays are impossible due to fiery Cuban patriotism.
A broad roundup notes Attorney General Dimmick’s drive to prosecute a bogus diploma seller. It mentions Tweed’s transfer to the penitentiary on Blackwell’s Island and a receiver appointed for the National Trust Company of Pittsburg. It also cites a New Orleans cigars seizure and state education and tunnel facts.
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