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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1883
Page
2
Edwin D. Morgan of New York dies Wednesday February 14 at age 72. Born February 8 1839 in Massachusetts he rose from poverty to wealth and public service. A respected governor and U S senator war governor during conflict he earned trust as Treasury Secretary nominee while health failed.
Legislature approved acts authorizing offices outside the state for certain industries and commerce protections. Measures set potato weight at sixty pounds, curb butter and cheese deception, and grant a 40 pension plus 120 annuity to War of 1812 veterans and widows. Rail fence bill advances. currency design flaws noted in new five cent pieces. Deer season dates urged to shift earlier to curb December slaughter.
Senator Biarne announces a two volume work titled Twenty years of Congress from Lincoln to Garfield. The first volume covers Lincoln and Johnson era, the second Grant and Hayes administrations. Blaine waits in Washington with access to the congressional library for sources.
The Post Office department rules say papers books and merchandise cannot be forwarded after reaching destination unless the transient postage is paid. An exception applies to registered matter of third and fourth class and free county newspapers to any county office where printed and published. Postage cards cannot be forwarded as before.
Mr. Neely of Clarion introduces another apportionment bill aimed at fixing Clarion by creating the 26th district including Clarion Jefferson Forest Elk Warren and McKean and the 27th district for Butler Mercer and Venango. He warns it would swamp Warren in a Democratic district and argues against furnishing Republican candidates for neighboring counties.
Critics accuse Judge Agnew of departing from the Legislature petition formula for a constitutional amendment. They claim the change aims to produce a workable result, insisting the fuss is ridiculous and the old form would fail if adopted.
Waawner the renowned musical composer died in Venice on Tuesday February 15 passing after a noted career of orchestral and operatic works across Europe. He was acclaimed for innovations in harmony and orchestration shaping early 20th century music. His passing prompted tributes from peers and institutions worldwide.
Reporters describe the new millionaire Colorado Senator in a sleeping car en route to Washington. They note his night attire with a ruffled night shirt, lace trim, and an embroidered night cap, contrasting regional customs of sleeping with boots. In a separate item, a Williamsport area girl swallows a pin but is saved when her brother's tug on a button attached to the pin dislodges it.
The N Y Tribune criticizes Democrats for delaying tariff reform while Republicans push a measure. It argues Democrats will blame rivals if tariff talks fail and will oppose any constructive policy, risking unity and 1884 political capital. It labels Democratic tactics as parliamentary stalling and calls the approach elemental stupidity.
A public auction in Philadelphia by Forest Home trustees sold Ed Forrest wardrobe items at low prices amid few attendees. Items ranged from Three Roman togas at $1.75 each to the robe of Lear for $315, with many costumes bought by Mr. Keene or his agents. An aging actor lamented the dwindling interest.
The article notes a global flood era with wrecked crops and immense damage. England and Scotland faced a severe storm and snow amid a hurricane. Ohio and lower Mississippi regions report record floods with rising waters in Cincinnati and broader suspected losses and suffering.
Peter Cooper, noted New York philanthropist and millionaire, reached ninety years old this year, celebrated by friends and associates in the city.
The Cincinnati flood reports an Ohio River surge near record highs with vast water coverage and submerged buildings. New Albany and Lawrenceburg in Indiana report thousands displaced, 1,200 houses washed away, and 3,000 homeless, as factories halt work and disease threats mount.
Feb 15 reports show isolation as the city relies on country roads and telegraph after a severe flood. The Cincinnati Northern line closed by a major accident halts rail service while fire, water and power damage rise. relief reaches $10000 in private subscriptions as supplies tighten and crime fears mount.
Reports from Cincinnati describe a sweeping flood from the city’s upper suburbs to Lawrenceburg Indiana with 50,000 homeless or imprisoned. The water covers rich bottom lands as the river slowly falls and cleanup begins in Cincinnati as districts dry out.
Louisville and neighboring towns suffer extreme devastation as a wall of water flood overtakes the Eastern end, leaving 8,000 homeless and causing widespread ruin. Property losses exceed a million dollars in Louisville with $2 million in New Albany and Jeffersonville, while fever outbreaks prompt mayoral relief efforts. The river recedes by February 17 as winds topple remaining structures.
Lawrenceburg Indiana reports 5,000 residents with two feet of water on high ground and widespread destitution. Coal and fuel are unavailable, stoves scarce, and nearby Ohio villages face similar conditions as steamboat service declines.
Lirrte Rock Ark Feb 16 an act has passed the Legislature prohibiting for two years the sale of intoxicants within three miles of any church or school houses on the petition of a majority of the adult inhabitants regardless of sex.
Alexander H. Stephens is seventy one years old and weighs seventy one pounds. Over a million postal cards daily are made at Castleton on the Hudson. Ice harvest on the Hudson River reaches about three million tons. A new bridge over the Missouri River near Council Bluffs will serve the Sioux City and Pacific railroad and cost near one million dollars.
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