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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1883
Page
2
A reflective Christmas column from Warren praising a peaceful year, favorable weather, and abundant gift giving. It emphasizes the joy of thoughtful, handmade presents and the lasting memories they create, urging generosity and consideration for both giver and receiver.
Senator Logan introduces a bill to spend fifty million annually from internal revenue taxes and public land sales for educating all U.S. children. Funds go through Interior and the Education Commissioner, with attendance mandatory for ages seven to twelve for six months yearly in every state and territory.
Secretary of State board of agriculture reports dairy product value at 40,648,106 with average prices for butter cheese milk and dairy cows. Grass crops total 84,349,720 and cereals 72,401,736.30. Horned cattle number 1,749,227 valued at 51,989,100 with lumber sawing establishments nine silk manufactories and gross manufactured products 3,491,853.
The piece notes a factional struggle within Ohio Democrats over the U S Senate race and Pendleton’s possible re election. It mentions Republican charges of money misuse in Bookwalter’s 1881 gubernatorial campaign and a Cincinnati correspondent’s confession about campaign spoliation, with hints of further revelations to follow.
Representative Hopkins of Pennsylvania drafts a bill to curb alien ownership of U S lands. The list notes owners including the Earl of Dunraven in Colorado and Texas, a Dundee company, the Danish vice consul in Minnesota, and London firms with holdings across Mississippi Yazoo Delta and Arkansas.
A Pittsburg dog fight last week for a $250 side bet ended when one dog seized its handler's hand and had to be killed to break the grip. The animal, described as sensible, reportedly knew where a bite would be most effective.
At the late meeting of the Republican national committee a seven member panel was formed to arrange the Chicago convention. Chairman Senator D M Sabin and Secretary Col John A Martin sit on the panel with members John New Indiana William C Cooper Ohio C L Magee Penn John A Logan Illinois Powell Clayton Arkansas and L J Gage Chicago serving as treasurer. The committee will meet in Chicago early next March to coordinate with the local committee and finalize plans for the convention.
Elected last Tuesday on Senator Sherman’s motion by yeas 37 nays 80. The GOP‑line division saw Mahone and Riddleberger join Republicans. Officers include Gen Anson G McCook secretary and W P Canaday sergeant at arms. Gorham’s supporters failed as California senators protested his erratic Pacific coast record.
A plea urges liberal giving to the poor during Christmas to spare the honest and needy from misery. It notes many suffer unseen while beggars crowd public view and stresses relief of essential needs for those with little means.
Four state senators resigned after accepting state and federal posts, prompting the governor to announce special elections in districts 25 27 31 and 33. The senate elections committee declared those elections null with a 25 to 11 party line vote directing a new election. Courts may resolve the dispute.
A Buffalo Express excerpt mocks Thomas J. Murray who cooks earthworms into a crisp meal. It notes worms fed on milk, dusted with flour, fried in oil, and served with drawn butter and lemon. The piece argues prejudice governs eating choices and cites other animals as possible alternatives.
Final crop reports for 1883 indicate a generally encouraging season. Cotton picking was favorable with an estimated 6,000,000 bales, about 13 percent below last year's record. Corn fell short of expectations due to warm moist November weather, while wheat reached about 400,000,000 bushels and oats 500,000,000 bushels, higher than last year.
A new report shows 1882 world gold output valued at 118 million dollars and silver at 94 million. Russia ranks third in gold production with 30 million, 21.4 million less than the United States and 2 million less than Australia.
Birmingham, Alabama, transformed from a village twelve years ago to a coal and iron hub with over 20 million dollars in capital and a 16 000 population. Nearby events include the hanging of Carey’s assassin O Donnell in London and a new American wheat cargo entering Austria via Hamburg. Westminster Abbey is reportedly crowded with historic graves.
The piece notes that Napoleon III's war flyer was a costly entertainment with a total expenditure of 1.7072 billion dollars. The text framing emphasizes the large sum as the notable financial impact of the venture.
New stock of candy just received at A. A. Davis & Co. Call and examine holiday goods before purchasing. L. G. Novas invites you to look at hand mirrors at Stewart's.
A poem from Warren Pennsylvania dated December 1883 speaks of the Christ child waiting at cottage doors and in crowded streets, offering salvation, joy, and eternal peace if men let Him in. The verses call chimes to ring out the tale of love across hills, plains, and distant lands.
Desolate Tarr farmland, 198 acres, once valued during the 1860s oil boom. The 1861 Phillips No. 2 well yielded 300,000 barrels through 1865 and Woodford nearly 200,000 barrels. The area hosted hotels churches stores and a population of about 1000, now a relic of rapid fortunes and decline.
The Harrisburg Telegraph announces new management and expanded editions. The Daily is a large thirty-two column paper with telegraphic news and market reports. The Weekly Telegraph targets farmers and workers and costs 1.25 annually, 1.00 for clubs of ten or more. Address W. McAlarney.
Continent issues attractive numbers from New York featuring The Mission of Great Art Schools with Philadelphia academy illustrations, a Tennyson piece The Princess and its Author, a Robin Hood study by Howard Pyle, and Christmas poems by Mary D Brine alongside seasonal stories and more.
An advertisement proclaims Dr William’s Indian Ointment cures Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Uncerated Piles after one box. The Indian remedy claims instant relief, soothes itching at night, absorbs tumors, and acts as a poultice. Sold by H. L. G. Noyes Warren, Pa, and mailed for $1.
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