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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1887
Page
2
The act sets five Commissioners nominated by the President and Senate with terms from two to six years starting 1887 and salaries of seven thousand five hundred dollars. Appointees must come from multiple parties, face removal for misconduct, and avoid other employments. A scramble for the positions is noted.
Washington report says Secretary Manning will resign to become president of a New York bank and Treasurer Jordan will be identified. It notes Congressman W L Scott of Pennsylvania denies retiring and complains of daily losses while away from business, urging limits on wealth for public service.
The Prohibition Amendment moves from Senate to House with almost all Republicans backing it and Democrats abstaining. Senator Allen notes three readings were unnecessary but it proceeds as a bill to the Governor for signing, aiming to place the moral issue before the people for a decision.
The piece argues that democracy demands free voting and honest counting for all citizens regardless of race. It notes a Senate pensions committee rejecting Mrs Logan's claim, while a minority insists Logan’s wartime wounds and long suffering link his death to service, justifying widow’s pension.
The text recalls Whig supporters giving Lincoln $200 for congressional bid and his return of $199.25 with a tale of minor costs. It also jokes about Scott and a hypothetical saving of $1,000 daily, and notes District Attorney fees of about $244 to $1,200, mocking Ledger’s accuracy.
The Citizens Association of Warren is quietly working on local civic efforts. The report notes ongoing community outreach and planning activities, with no public announcements from officials yet.
The Capital Atlanta reports Prohibition as a dead failure after a few months. Whiskey and beer flow as before, the city gains no traffic revenue, crime not reduced, licenses drop from 500 to 100, and property losses are borne by landlords. Similar views echo from Portland Maine where abstainers condemn law enforcement and licensing. A high license and local prohibition approach is urged, with churches backing smaller meetings to build support.
Ex Govern John P St John of Kansas appeared at a Murphy Gospel Association gathering in Pittsburg. A M Brown led the event as St John joined the stage and praised the temperance effort while urging consistency between his past support and present actions.
The Tribune portrays Democratic efforts as madness, citing Colorado Sheriff led mobs forcing resignations and looting, Indiana threats and expulsions of Lieutenant Governor allies, New Jersey Assembly chamber seizures, and Republican ousters. The piece decries the pattern as dangerous and reckless political violence.
At 2:30 am a broken rail on the Central Vermont line caused four passenger cars to plunge from an open bridge into a 50 foot gorge over the White River. Fire followed and about 40 people perished in the crash or flames.
The note outlines a crackdown after Tweed era excesses. It lists convictions and fates of associates with Jaeline MQuade in Sing Sing and ONeil expected there soon. Several figures are dead or abroad, Cleary and Reilly remain to be tried, with severe prospects looming.
Harry McMunn was arrested in Pittsburg for a major fur robbery in Cleveland. Cleveland officers Capt Hoen and Detective Hulligan were attacked in a night train at Ravenna by five men who freed the suspect, badly wounding the officers. County commissioners and Cleveland police offer 2000 dollars for the rescuers.
The Indiana race remains in doubt as Turpie is declared winner 76 to 74 by the Senate president pro tem, Republicans contest the result claiming no legal election occurred, and Harrison is elected the next day to pursue the case in the U S Senate.
Tax reductions on public debt totaled 9.5 million. Cleveland signs pension bill for Mexican War veterans. Sen. Penpieron arrives in New York for a month. About 65,000 New York area workers strike, mainly freight and coal handlers. Reagan elected U S Senator from Texas with 71 votes to 59 for Maxey. Clara Barron aids drought sufferers in Texas. Washington society elevates ticket at doors. Congressional apportionment would place Warren in the 28th district with Venango McKean Cameron Potter. Erie Crawford in 29th. Mercer Beaver Lawrence in 27th. Belmont shoots himself. he is brother to Congressman Belmont. Buffalo claims national stature but seeks more. A 188-ton Birmingham pig iron cargo ships from Charleston to New York, first of its kind, signaling Southern trade growth. Chicago to West railroads end second-class rates. land-buyers lose tickets. Fred Dovelass and Theodore Tilton frequent Paris. a French onlooker notes their brotherly oratorical talents.
General Cameron sailed for Bermuda and spoke in New York about James G Blaine in the 1888 race. He said Blaine will win Pennsylvania with his previous margin and that Blaine seeks renomination, with New York viewed as pivotal and no local leaders ready to oppose him.
The piece notes twenty Confederate and twelve Federal senators in the current Senate. It argues Southern ex-Confederates hold greater representation, cites pension bills funding Confederates, and mentions Texas residents driven from home. It criticizes the New York Times for alleged anti Republican bias amid postwar tensions.
A soldiers monument will be erected on the Court House grounds at Cowdersport in the spring. The nomination of Will B. Powell of Springboro as a member at large of the State Board of Agriculture has been unanimously confirmed. An Armstrong county man acquitted of killing chickens on his premises, the court ruling one man cannot raise chickens at the expense of another. The Western Pennsylvania Poultry Association to hold a major bench show at Pittsburgh April 12 13 14 and 15 1887 with $4000 in premiums. The State Board of Charities proposes $100000 for Erie Soldiers Home improvements reduces maintenance to $34000 and furnitures to $20000. Warren Hospital authorities seek no appropriation. The board also supports continued state gratuities for indigent patients in all hospitals as per the June 13 1883 act.
To the People of Warren and Vicinity we announce twenty years in the trade and a special business now offering a larger stock of funeral furniture than any two houses in Warren county. We meet demands on short notice and guarantee prices as low as any house. Personal attention on all funeral occasions. Satisfaction guaranteed. 214 Hickory Street. Office open day and night. 14d3m T. W. McNert, Manager.
Mercantile license entries indicate nonreturned items, printers receipts, and exonerations per J P transcripts. State and local treasurer receipts show a 5 percent charge on 1000 dollars and a per cent on 391.50 dollars. Tavern licensees are listed in the same notice.
One hand families have been forced to leave their homes here on account of the high water. The city faces rising flood conditions with residents seeking temporary shelter and safety measures as waters advance.
At 8 o clock tonight the river stood at fifty six feet three inches on the gauge amid drizzle. Reports of rain up river keep flood danger present as additional rises are possible and conditions remain unsettled.
President signs the inter state commerce bill the electoral count bill the Mississippi River bridge at St Louis bill and the muster and pay bill for certain volunteer forces officers and enlisted men all in one day in Washington on February 4.
The Fargo Dakota dispatch reports the worst blizzard in national history from Jamestown to Fargo. Temperatures ranged 25 to 30 below zero all day Thursday as east and west drifts rage and trains struggle to pass. Settlers are reported lost on the plains.
A brief field note lists Flour ordering guidance and mentions Pillsbury's Best product line. Sold by Gooprich and FEHLMAN.
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