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Newspaper

Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1885

Page

2

Secrets No Longer From Blaine Campaign Memoirs

Inside accounts reveal Blaine did not seek the nomination initially. He faced party division and hoped for 1888, but friends urged a definite reply. The narrative notes clashes between National and New York committees and a costly misstep at a New York event.

Blaine Washington Arthur Sherman Ohio New York New York City Evarts National National Committee State Committee

Senate Eulogies for Jeff Davis Stir Polarized Debate

The article notes eulogies for Jefferson Davis in the U S Senate provoking displeasure among loyal northerners. It condemns Democratic senators for praising the rebel leader and questions the politics of honoring a traitor while calling for peace.

Jeff Davis U.S. Senate Best South Davis George Morgan Lamar

Governor Pattison backs county revenue from liquor licenses

The piece argues for directing liquor license revenue to county treasuries and supports a high license law. It criticizes state licensing as a source of state revenue and urges counties to bear costs from drunkenness crime and poverty, with revenues used to offset damages.

Pattison

Evarts Nominated for U S Senator by Albany Republicans

The Albany Republican caucus on Monday evening backed Evarts for U S Senator with 61 votes to 28 for Morton and 3 for Depew. The piece notes Evarts will be elected today and praises him as a worthy successor to Seward and a strong Republican figure. The Senate also passes a bill to place Gen Grant on the retired list.

Albany Evarts U.S Wm. H. Seward Morton Depew

Senate OKs Edmunds bill to retire Gen. Grant with full pay

The U S Senate on the 14th approved Edmunds bill placing Gen. Grant on the retired list with full pay of a General. It passed 49 to 9 with dissenters Beck Cockrell Coke Harris Pendleton Saulsbury Slater Vance and Walker voting no.

Tur U. S. Senate Mr. Edmunds Gen. Grant Beck Cockrell Coke Harris Pendleton Saulsbury Slater Vance Walker

President-elect celebrated nationwide with balls and dinners

Buffalo residents revel in the new President-elect with social events and dinners. Towns nationwide greet the arrival of the incoming leader, finding delight in the unexpected ease of access to celebrations and the social spotlight surrounding the president-elect.

Buffalo

Bankers J. J. Cisco & Son and Oliver Brothers Fail

J. J. Cisco & Son of New York and Oliver Brothers of Pittsburg failed last week. The latter failure is expected to be temporary and causes little concern among financial circles.

J. J. Cisco & Son Bankers New York Oliver Brothers, Iron Men Pittsburg

Democrats Scramble to Define Their Nominee After Surprise Victory

After an accidental victory the Democrats dispatch delegates to Albany to assess the character and suitability of their chosen man, seeking clarity on his qualifications and leadership style.

Albany

Pity Meant Little, Land Reforms Move On

A critical remark notes that simple pity for the poor is insufficient to address land issues. The speaker urges broader action beyond sympathy, implying deeper reform is required to address inequities and improve conditions across affected regions.

Oranges and Lemons Sale At Orr Co

Oranges priced at ten cents per dozen and lemons at fifteen cents per dozen offered by Geo P Orr and Co with emphasis on bargain produce available to shoppers.

Geo. P. Orr & Co’s

Cameron Nominated for U S Senator on First Ballot

In the Republican caucus on the 15th Senator Cameron was renominated on the first ballot with 116 votes from 172 members present and 9 absent. Beaver Kelly Grow Shiras received 39 5 5 1 votes respectively. The session lasted about four hours with debate over party unity and caucus strategy.

Cameron U.S Beaver Judge Kelly Grow Shiras Spensler Perry Lee Kelley Macfarlane Packer Tioga George Shiras Hulings Venango Brace United States Cooper Blaine Pennsylvania

Death of Colfax in Minnesota Depot Traced to Cold

Ex vice president Schuyler Colfax collapsed and died at the Mankato railroad depot after a transfer from the Milwaukee road. He was 62, born in New York City, served as Speaker of the House before becoming vice president in 1868, and was active in Indiana politics and the Odd Fellows.

Colfax Schuyler Colfax Mankato Minnesota Milwaukee Road Omaha Odd Fellows South Bend Indiana U.S New York City Register Congress Washington U. S

Leave it. Ill examine it bill eases burden on due

A Buffalo Express quotation notes how people react to bills. It suggests most accept bills after brief hesitation and that the rich can force repeated payments. The remark about never making a man call twice for his due comes from an eighty year old gentleman and reflects on happiness caused by such generosity.

Buffalo Express

Pittsburg Dispatch promises best reports and growth

The Pittsburg Dispatch boasts the largest Pittsburg circulation and one of the state’s best papers. It emphasizes complete reliable news coverage, prompt reporting, and a long track record of growth over 28 years. Subscription price is 8 dollars a year or 10 dollars including Sunday edition.

Pittsburg Dispatch Pittsburg Sunday Dispatch Weekly Herald United States Canada

Flour Prices at Geo P Orr & Co

Good Flour priced at 75 cents per sack and regular flour at 1.00 per sack offered by Geo P Orr & Co with standard bulk sale terms.

Geo. P. Orr & Co

Sugar and Flour Prices Advertised by Gero P Orr Co

An advertisement urges buying sugar and flour while prices are low at Gero P Orr & Co. It promotes Hus cough cure at 25 cents and Good Flour priced at 70 cents to $1.00 per sack. The notice advises hotels and boarding houses to cut costs before purchasing.

Guo. P. Orr & Co Robert Allen

Job Printing a Specialty at the Main Office

A brief note states the main office offers specialized job printing services. Details on formats, deadlines, and pricing are not provided in the fragment.

Left handed penmanship taught in several schools

A miscellany of notes: Justice Warre aims to travel south for winter, Washington monument costs estimate rises by 250000, Ning Staets supplies presidents and vice presidents, a former slave now valued at 150000, Ben Buker sues for libel, return envelopes urged, New York hosts hot water cure adherents, England's mild winter, and women cashiers in Dakota show sound finances.

Washington Monument Ning Staets Union Frep Dove Glass Ben Buker The Boston Sherald New York City England Berkshire Dakota Canada

State News Highlights Pennsylvanian Affairs and Infrastructure Plans

A petition circulates along the Allegheny river asking Congress to fund 300000 for river improvements by removing rocks and installing movable dams for year round navigation. Harrisburg banks face failures. state funds backed by deposits total are being recovered. Sixteen new Patrons of Husbandry granges formed. 1069 initiations and 480 active. Other items note post 6 pm store hours in Reading, judges-elect commissioned, National Guard in inauguration plans, Liberty Bell tour, sanitary association formation, and rising iron and natural gas activity in Pittsburgh.

Allegheny River Congress Franklin Harrisburg Commonwealth Oil City Exchange Bank Bradford Penn Bank Pittsburg New Castle Savings Bank Treasury Livesey Pennsylvania Reading Pattison Hazen and McMichael Butler-Lawrence Greer and Bredin Hartranft National Guard Washington Parker Philadelphia New Orleans

Holidays for 1885 calendar of events

The 1885 year maps out major dates including St Valentine’s Day February 14, Ash Wednesday February 18, Washington’s Birthday February 22, Palm Sunday March 29, Good Friday April 3, Easter Sunday April 5, Decoration Day May 30, Trinity Sunday May 31, Independence Day July 4, and Christmas December 25 among other religious observances and seasonal markers.

Washington’s

Tailor Jacob Keller Offers Custom Suits and Styles

Jacob Keller the Tailor advertises imported and domestic cloths ready to be made into suits. He promises a good fit, skilled workmen, and latest styles with rooms on Second Street near Liberty. Also notes N H Downs Elixir and Baxter's Mandrake Bitters at 25 cents.

Jacob Keller Second Street Liberty

State Educational Report Totals and Progress to 1884

The report by E. E. Higbee shows 2,241 districts and 966,039 pupils, with 8,559 male and 13,905 female teachers. State funds of 1,000,000 for common schools supported by 31,886,098 in property value. Warren county notes 171 schoolhouses, 70 graded schools, 4 apparatused, 33 improved grounds, and 5,033 average attendance.

E. E. Higbee State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Commonwealth Warren County

Local Institute at Farmington Opens 1885 Session

Farmington teachers met at Centre schoolhouse on January 2 1885 with W F Strickland chairing and Ella Wheeler as secretary. Lectures covered school government and organization, with readings by Clara Thompson Lina Franklin and Geary Pond. Rev R J White spoke on education and a final adjournment announced future meetings and thanks to participants.

Farmington Centre W. F. Strickland Ella Wheeler Supt Arird Pennsylvania Clara Thompson Congregational Church Lina Franklin Geary Pond H. J. Jenkins R. J. White Sugar Grove Supt. Arird Kahl C. A. Peterson Warren Union School Sugar Grove Seminary Sugar Grove Union School

Magnetic Balm touted as all purpose pain remedy

A 25c bottle of Dr Blodgett's Magnetic Balm is advertised as a universal remedy for colds warmth neuralgia frozen extremities earache toothache stomach pains and rheumatism promising quick relief and energizing warmth.

Dr. Blodgett

Chamber Sets Decorated Ten Pieces Sold for Three Dollars

P Orr and Co list a decorated set of Chamber Sets totaling ten pieces offered at three dollars with no set seven Gro.

Clubbing rates for 1886 offered by the Mart

The Mart offers annual advance subscriptions at reduced rates for many papers and magazines. Postage is free to any post office. Prices vary by publication from New York Tribune to Harper's Magazine, with Detroit Free Press and others listed. Subscriptions must be accompanied by payment and changes go to the periodicals.

Mart New York Tribune Neevones Philadelphia Times Press Pittsburg Dispatch Te Com. Gazette Cleveland Herald Harper’s Magazine BRPAY Century Magazine Peterson’s Magazine Godey’s Lady’s Book Demorest’s Magazine St. Nicholas Magazine American Agriculturist Country Gentleman Cin Karinier Treo Bvauo Ste Ccos Cavcovecse Detroit Free Press M. W. McAlarney Harrisburg

Global powers push trade and empire in late 19th century notes

A condensed survey notes Germany expanding into Western Africa and Pacific stations with a growing navy. France extending influence in Africa with Tunis Madagascar Annam Tonquin and Formosa. England expanding in Egypt and Soudan. Russia pushing markets via Central Asia and borders toward China and British India. It also reports Epuunp Yates jailed for libel in England, Novelty night at the Rink, and ads for Acker's Blood Elixir and various goods and services.

Germany Africa Pacific West India Islands France Tunis Madagascar Annam Tonquin Formosa England Egypt Soudan Russia Europe Central Asia China British India

Flour and Feed Market Prices From Mills Co Report

Market brief notes price corrections on corn meal bolt chop feed bran corn and flour in barrels. Grain markets show varied prices with barrels and sacks quoted. numbers and units appear, but some figures are garbled. The report references mills and per sack or per cwt pricing terms.

Cne

Warren Borough approves Fifth Street extension ordinance

A January 5 1885 council meeting in Warren adopts a measure to extend Fifth street west from Laurel to Beech street, width sixty feet, marking the ground and declaring it a public street. The Roadmaster is authorized to open and prepare the road under Street Committee supervision.

KY Burgess and Town Council Boro Warren Borough of Fifth Street Laurel Street Beech Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warren Mail Senate House Fitz John Porter Gero. P. Orr & Co Ask Johnson & Siegfried Justice Warre Pennsylvania State Sanitary Association Boards of Health State Dairymen’s Association Meadville Pittsburgh State Board of Agriculture N. H. Downs Geary Ponp Cora Mix J. W. Marsh E. M. Hodges E. E. Thompson Ramah Parker Will Cameron D. A. Braley Mystic Johnson Cra Mix Jennie Putman Mary Johnson Hattie Skinner Jennie West Addie Franklin Exxon Estella Noyes Gro, P. Orr & Co Epuunp Yates London World L. G. Noyes Acker N. Greenland Undertakers Ibrary Hall F. H. Carver Shook & Collier Robert Buchanan God and Man Union Squares Theatre N.Y. City Wee Pert General Produce Market Y. Hyson Japan Ashton Higgins’ Eureka Geo. P. Orr Burgess Attest R. P. Kina Clerk Curt Lore Jacob Davis Robert Thompson T. Cummings Same J. A. Thompson Estate T. Gilmore W. B. Roberts C. W Enema Wm. Porter Edwin Thompson Wm. Hunter James McKinney Elizabeth Cross John McKinney H. J. Dreyer B. J. Morningstar J. A. Thompson Genevieve B. Roberts Jne Ahliquist Joseph Marsh James Parshall John W. Coe Christine Oakland Erick Youngquist Emeline Heintzrightof Jacob Spinner C. Wilder John Mack Emery Davis Samuel Lord Et al Weston Brothers J. D. Gill the Union Oil Co Geo. H PR Rco Geo Wm. Yagle J. L. McKinney Jason Andruss L. E. Akeley Phil W. Roth F. P. Hays James Broder H. M. Holman W. W. Weston Etal Elizabeth Sager Guardian, &c the Union Wil Co National Transit Co J. A. Weible S. H. Brians Warren, Pa V'a V, V’a M’d Little Valley N. Y Warren Co Warren Hotel Alexander Wallace Warrens Light and Heat Company W.S. McGhee Y. Warren, Pa Warren Light and Heat Company W.S. McGher Y. Warren Amanda Anderson Common Pleas Fredine John Anderson County Court of Common Pleas Orphan’s Court J. B. Foster David Foster J.B. Foster Lander R. E. Miller W.W. Sersall Postoffice Jas G. Blaine Wreos. C Henry Bill Pub. Co Norwich Conn Stinbon & Co Portland Economical Mutual Benefit Association Sandy Lake Mercer Co Sung H. J. Muse W. Smith W. C. Geibner S. E. Phipps Grove City M. L. Zahniser A.J. Carr Sunday Mail W. A. Groves Tionesta Science, Mathematics and Literature YALE Wellesley W. A. Rankin A. B. Miller Milton Mapes J. G. Curtis M. Shear & Bro Grydes Episcopal Church P. Greenland First National Bank Caperal Paiden I. Eddy M. Bercher Ireland Scotland National Line of Iron Liverpool Neenstown Antwerp Hamburg Bremen Avre Paris Gothenburg Christinia Copenhagen P.& E. Railroad M. Beecher Court of Common Pleas Court House Sugar Grove Township L. H. Pratt Otis Green James Gray William Weld Jagger Darwin Wentworth Clarissa M. Howd Robert H. Wiggins Sylvester. Howd F. R. Miller James Catlin E. A. Allen Sheriff's Office Saxton Magnetic Balm CO R. R James Nixon Warren Pa J. Denaid Variety Hall General Assembly Columbus Elk Township Elk Warren Spr James Roper Etters D. N. Walker Brokenstraw Co. E. Walker Bear Lake Warren Savings Bank Arren, PA Ackney & Hull W. A. Hackney John H. Hull Forest and Stream Forest and Stream Publishing Co Park Row W. J. Alexander W.J. Alexander S. H. Briggs L. F. Watson B. Nesmith A. J. Hazeltine Cashier O. H. Hunter E. G. Wood M. B. Dunham Jas. Clark, Jr Wheeler People’s Market Water St New York Herald the Herald Department of Foreign News Herald Broadway Ann Street the Press POH the Press CO Limtrep John Sill Beaty Block Second St. Warren, Pa Hazel Laurel Streets Fifth West Fifth Street A. T. Scofield
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