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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1888
Page
2
The Warren Mail announces a one year offer with the Philadelphia Press for $1.75 in advance. The Press is described as a leading Republican journal with full daily news. The Mail promises local town county and neighborhood news, urging every voter in Warren County to subscribe, with liberal terms for local clubs.
Warren Pa January 5 1888 committee meeting notes show adoption of the published plan by a narrow majority as they discuss the conferee plan and alternate county plans in the district. Adjournment followed after assigning chairman duties and proxy representations from multiple townships. Committees in Venango McKean Cameron adopt varying local plans with no district wide agreement yet.
After a five week delay Speaker Carlisle names committees allowing Congress to begin work. Sam Randall remains Appropriations chair but Democrats are weak. Republicans hold a strong minority on key panels. Scott moves to Ways and Means, giving eight Democrats, six from the South, including Mills of Texas, control over revenue and tariffs. The Solid South dominates fifty-one chairmanships, signaling southern leverage in this Congress.
The Republican State Committee met in Philadelphia on the 5th and chose Harrisburg as the next convention site with April 25 set for the gathering. The event will nominate a candidate for Supreme Court Judge to replace Judge Gordon and select four delegates at large to the National Convention.
The court reverses earlier reports and rules the 1885 law constitutional but inoperative in districts with local tax-collection rules. Therefore districts without local laws will elect their tax collectors next February.
Speaker Caruisle appoints Mr. Clements to head the Civil Service Reform Committee. He previously reported a bill last year to repeal the Civil Service law, illustrating Democratic sincerity in reform efforts.
Senator Hoar advances a bill to stage a World’s Exhibition in Washington in 1892 marking the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. The proposal aims to fund organize and host the commemorative event.
Congress report notes Cox shifts from the Ways and Means Committee to make room for Scott. The contested election of SpeakR Carlisle shows weak defense, seemingly relying on the Democratic House majority.
Citizens nationwide press for affordable postal service, arguing government surplus should fund penny postage. Advocates claim reduced rates would benefit commerce, households, and small businesses across states and territories.
Mr Powperty shows improvement yet remains weak and visitors are barred from his room to protect his condition.
The piece argues President Cleveland and the Democratic party created a taxable fiscal crisis by maintaining taxes and inflating surplus. Senator Sherman is cited on Democratic mismanagement, while the article urges Republicans to pass a package removing sugar, tobacco, and alcohol taxes.
Commissioner of Labor data show six year losses to workers totaling 59.95 million dollars across 24 518 establishments. Employers faced 34.16 million in losses from strikes and lockouts, for a combined 94.11 million. The piece notes hidden costs to families and society, urging caution before action.
Washington dispatch reports December debt reduction of 14,584,650 and annual reduction of 116,386,093 for 1887. On Jan 1 1888 total debt less cash stood at 1,225,598,402 with net Treasury cash 69,842,879. Deposits in national bank depositories total 52,199,917. Treasury gold fund declined to 208,608,130 with 96,734,057 gold certificates. silver fund totals 222,150,175 with 176,855,423 silver certificates outstanding and 45,294,752 fund balance. Trade dollar bullion 4,700,000. About 68,000,000 standard silver dollars in circulation.
A Kansas Prohibition group endorses constitutional prohibition by states on a non-partisan basis. After seven years they believe the third party splits the movement, causing distraction and possible defeat, and they express firm opposition to this agitation method.
The pulpit of Plymouth Church Brooklyn is filled with Rev. Lyman Abbott as pastor at the same salary as Mr. Beecher. Abbott will maintain his editorial connection with the Christian Union.
The Pittsburg Daily Times and the Marit offer a combined annual subscription at 360 dollars, described as affordable for the city’s poorest residents.
Philadelphia Press quips on political boycotts and hunger, noting that avoiding one helps the other. a concise editorial line on public affairs and shortages.
A Philadelphia Inquirer quote asserts the path to success is open to all yet many seek shortcuts avoiding effort. The remark frames persistence as essential for achievement and warns against skipping the hard work.
The 1887 necrology lists scholars soldiers statesmen preachers and philanthropists who died that year. Notables include Henry Ward Beecher James B Eads Bishops Potter Green Lee Harris Cardinal Jacobini Ray Palmer and Public figures like Wheeler Washburne and Bodwell. The list spans America Britain and Europe with figures from science literature and industry.
The Supreme Court of the State affirms the constitutionality of the Brooks High License law, removing a key hope of opponents. The Legislature may see the need for amendments, but state policy remains until public opinion calls for further change.
The 1888 Vick's Floral Guide from James Vick Seedsman Rochester N Y highlights new engravings three colored plates of flowers vegetables and grain and a lavender tinted cover. Describes rare flowers and top vegetables and offers a 10 cent price with a 10 cent seed certificate.
General Fremont accepts a gift of a land lot in Los Angeles and plans to settle there. He states he will stay and take his chances in the growing development of Southern California.
A music teacher printed her business card in a county paper in Ontario County. A former lover in the West saw it, found her after twenty years apart, and they married.
A Texas county attorney and Kentucky resident attest to Electric Bitters curing malaria fever jaundice and other ailments. They claim the remedy prevents and cures malaria, kidney liver and stomach disorders, with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar at Morck Drug Store.
Local merchants GoopricH and FEHLMAN announce price parity with competitors and claim to sell first quality goods at sixteen ounces to the pound. They emphasize competitiveness and product quality.
A notice campaigns urging every Republican to subscribe to the Mail and Philadelphia Weekly Press for the price of $1.75, highlighting a cost-effective way to stay informed.
An invitation to call on L. G. Noyes to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. The remedy is promoted as curing or relieving chronic and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis and consumption with prices of 50 cents and one dollar.
The Mail Office advertises best facilities for all kinds of job printing. It promotes quality stock and low prices, urging business customers to obtain prices before placing orders.
The Warren Union announces its regular monthly WCTU mothers meeting this week with an invitation to all. The message highlights past Saturday sessions, the White Ribbon and Loyal Legion projects, and efforts to educate children and mothers on temperance, including distribution of tracts and the High License Law.
The news notes multiple incidents including James Hendricks, brother of the late vice president, dying in Shelbyville Indiana. It also records conflicts, accidents, and political events from across the United States and Canada, with brief mentions of international figures and local happenings.
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