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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1878
Page
2
In the Warren Mail dated Tuesday January 22 1878 readers are reminded that the date beside each address shows ownership and that communications from all parts of the county and country are requested. No anonymous articles are published and writers must provide their name as a guarantee of good faith.
Secretary Sherman announces subscriptions from January 22 for the four per cent U S loan. Bonds redeemable after thirty years from July 1, 1878, with quarterly interest and tax exemptions. Subscriptions at par with 2 percent down. rest payable later with four percent interest. Commission of 0.25 percent applies to amounts of $1,000 or more. Also includes McClellan movement and Silver Question commentary with strong positions on national credit, market stability, and remonetization risks.
The Indiana Democracy planned a major meeting in Indianapolis to set a silver policy. Hendricks aimed for White House traction, but the greenback faction outmanned theDemocrats, provoking Gov Williams and Gov Hendricks to storm out in anger. The piece mocks party infighting and predicts future masses excluding them.
The Allegheny senator urges revising the Constitution to halve the Legislature. The piece supports correcting the Constitutional Convention’s doubled representation, arguing the change failed to improve efficiency, raised costs, slowed legislation, and worsened the House into a mob-like body, advocating restoration of the previous representation ratio.
The President closed the contest on the 18th and named George Williamson, the Guatemala City minister, as New Orleans Collector of Customs. The choice favors a Republican acceptable to party factions and business leaders. Williamson, a Louisiana native, supported Grant in 1872 and was not seeking the post.
Republicans renominated Allison in Iowa while Democrats in Kentucky and Maryland reshaped their senatorial slates. Wallaces and Hopkins clash over control of New Jersey and state races. In Turkey, Russian advances threaten Adrianople and Constantinople. Harrisburg state questions shift as the House restarts work as a new legislature.
In Richmond Indiana Bob Ingersoll was urged to deliver a lecture but the committee demanded no anti religious or anti christian content. He refused to lecture rather than alter his stance.
Coz. Forxey claims a thousand dollars covers a three month European trip and funds a return home. Tur Galaxy has been merged into Atlantic Monthly due to nonpayment, ending its publication.
Harford dispatch reports a Tarriffville railroad wreck at the Farmington river trestle. A Millertown bound train carrying Moody and Sankey attendees plunged into three feet of water as two engines and three passenger cars derailed near the western bridge end. Seven bodies were recovered by 2 AM and more are believed missing.
A Williamsport scientist argues in the Gazette that coal and petroleum derive from ancient forests of the carboniferous period. He links bituminous and semi-bituminous coal to resinous pines and marsh life, discusses basins and tilts, and criticizes boreal ventures by local drillers while urging public study of earth structure and coal oil origins.
Slaney of the New York Herald concludes years of exploration in Africa in search of Dr Livingstone. He heads home to England for a brilliant reception. Bennett plans further dispatches to locate Mr Lord and the widow Hicks.
Jerry Black's Credit Mobilier case against Col. Mc Comb was disposed of last week. Judge McKenna rules the stock claimed by the defense was not entitled to him and the bill is dismissed with costs. The loser plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Samaren Bowes editor of the Springfield Republican died aged 54 after a stroke of paralysis linked to hard work. The piece notes editor sacrifices for readers and mentions Lindsey sending the Legislative Record. References Chandler and Montgomery Blair’s investigation and New Hampshire Convention status.
A Disparca of Philadelphia reports the Empire Pipe Line that transports oil from oil regions to railroads was bought on the 16th for roughly $1,100,000.
Reported very ill in Florida Senator Morrissey is not expected to recover quickly. The New York Democratic reform movement appears set to take a political hit as commentators predict trouble if he concedes or withdraws from leadership.
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The new Democratic sheriff was removed from office for using money to win the election. He appealed to the Supreme Court which refused a re argument. Political fallout follows constitutional action and court denial.
RepreSENTATIVE Roberts of Titusville reported the new Pipe Line Bill to the House in Harrisburg on the 16th. It passed the committee by a vote of 12 to 5.
Literary notices review Godey's Lady's Book and Peterson's Magazine, praising renewed vigor and popular appeal, with engravings like The Challenge. Appleton's Journal and Atlantic Monthly are summarized for February content, including articles on Rip Van Winkle, Stanley's Congo voyage, Mycena discoveries, and poems. Scribner's Midwinter Number features Lincoln portraits and serials, while other items cover New York debt, Fenian prisoners, and notable public events.
A Rockport resident describes a 26 year catarrh ordeal ending in partial relief within eight minutes and full cure in three months after using Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy and Dr Pierce products. The correspondent endorses hydrostatic nasal treatment and blood cleanse aids and urges others to seek similar relief.
A nostalgic advertisement extols King's Vegetable Ambrosia as a key to abundant long dark hair. It touts cleansing and stimulating effects for women, positioning the product as a coveted beauty enhancer spreading through American households.
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