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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1884
Page
2
The Warren Mail wishes readers a Merry Christmas and hope for peace on earth. The piece reflects on the family feast of Christmas and the magic of childhood belief in Santa Claus. It urges parents to give small gifts to children and keep holiday memories bright for years to come.
The report notes Senator Lee as a prominent figure for the Senate presidency, praising his ability and implying potential candidacy. It also describes a visit to the Hospital for the Insane in Warren, praising Dr Curwen and noting about 500 inmates and orderly operations.
On the 16th Mr Blaine dismissed his libel suit against the Sentinel in the U S Court at Indianapolis Indiana. He states the libel gained undue campaign prominence and Democrats minds were poisoned. He says continuing would be fruitless and prefers to publish his sworn written statement to the public. He adds the charge was political and widely disbelieved.
Latest figures show Blaine carrying 38 states with 4 810 219 votes and Cleveland 4 842 202 in the national count of 10 038 076. The combined opposition exceeds the Democratic tally by 248 828, with additional pages noting increases over 1880 and Cleveland winning sixteen states by majorities and four by pluralities. Cleveland fails to win a popular majority by 251 473 and becomes the eighth president elected by a minority.
The Senate approved a bill admitting Dakota as a state by a strict party vote with 35 Republicans in favor and 28 Democrats against. The piece notes Dakota’s population and desire for statehood, while Democrats oppose a Republican state. The section also mentions political maneuvering around other federal appointments and rhetoric about forthcoming elections.
The piece argues a Cleveland administration should cut taxes on liquor and tobacco, contending their removal mainly benefits manufacturers and the wealthy, while keeping a sugar duty due to sugar as a life necessity. It contrasts luxury versus necessity and questions overall tax fairness.
A Southern Democratic majority blocks an amendment by Mr O'Hara and Mr Smalls to prevent discrimination against Black passengers in railroad car seating during a debate on cattle transport rules. The clash invokes wider cries of white supremacy and calls into question equal rights under the current administration.
The piece describes Sam Randall’s South trip stirring free traders in his party. Wat terson calls him a traitor while a House member notes his thick hide as he faces political fallout over a large Pennsylvania sum. It hints at internal party maneuvering and potential Speaker aspirations. It also advertises 1885 offers from the New York Herald and Forest and Stream.
A collage of remarks on public figures and events. Harp of Ohio advocates free trade speech. Barnum's show earns 1.4 million dollars last year, while the New Orleans Exposition is hailed as the biggest show on earth. Poet Whittier turns 77, still vigorous in health. Mark Twain reflects on aging audience members and humanity’s ultimate fate.
Helen Campbell in Chautauquan argues Christmas has become a feverish burden of debt and bargain hunting. She critiques how gifts, display, and labor strain families and urges women to lead a return to simpler, meaningful giving and personal effort over material excess.
The Harrisburg Telegraph, a reliable Republican worker, gains strength yearly and will be particularly appealing in 1885. It offers accurate legislative proceedings and urges politicians to subscribe.
Attend the Christmas matinee at Library Hall this afternoon. Admission 50 cents, children 25. Also notes on local goods and presents from Gro. P. Orr & Co, studio pictures by W. A Greaves, Aus Cough Cure at 25 cents through Johnson & Siegfried, and Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets with indigestion tips from L. G. Noyes. Flour prices 75 cents and 1.00 per sack.
In a December reminiscence the writer notes modest village growth despite hard times, praises schools and the seminary, and reports on candidates for postmaster among 40 Democrats. Native born leaders are favored and potential contenders include J B Hamilton, J P Miller, Al Mattison, Dar Wentworth, Frank Martin, and Donald Stuart.
Dec 13 report notes Elmer E. Mudge married Miss Cora E. Allen of Clymer N Y with settling at home. Town reports sickness typhoid fever. Mrs W H Babcock very ill with cancer. Local efforts include free singing lessons by Orr Hopkins and sleighing good. Grange activities and a Harrisburg state Grange delegate. Funeral of Mrs Brightman for cancer death.
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