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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1890
Page
2
The 1890 Warren items note New Jersey peach crop death prompting talk of Governor salary hike from 5000 to 10000 and broader political chatter. Mentions Brice in Ohio, Culbertson reelection, Calvin S. Brice’s possible move, and ballot reform discussions tied to Australian system.
The piece notes Sunset Cox of Ohio once represented New York and Richard Brice of New York proposing to represent Ohio to maintain honors. It calls Brice wealthy from monopolies, criticizes the Democratic stance, and hints at political maneuvering in Delaware where Republicans won a tax mandamus. It also mentions Colorado and Oregon snow disrupting railroads and praises Senator Higgins for his work.
Gov Hiu orders Mississippi requisition amid Sullivan fight. Gov Lowry arrests eight more helpers and revokes warrants for three. Muldoon Donovan Murphy Cleary and Butler to be surrendered and travel to Mississippi to face state court as well as Sullivan Kilrain.
Ex Senator Lee of Venango denies a bolting candidate plan and denounces rumors. Northwestern Pennsylvania Republicans say the Governor’s race will attract a single, united candidate when the proper time arrives.
The Mirror calls itself the better Republican paper while attacking Col. Watson, a Republican member of Congress. It defends its criticism as a bid to force the old man down, denouncing the manager’s tactics as shameless and unprincipled.
A correspondent criticizes a perpetual self-blamer who claims to be a Republican. He backs Judge Wetmore for Congress and Rice or Donly for the Senate, while noting they are straight Republicans and competent. He urges broader party support and cooperation to avoid favoring the other side.
The Gymnote, an electric torpedo boat, can submerge for hours and strike targets unseen. It promises decisive naval advantage for France, enabling surprise attacks on harbors and fleets, potentially changing balance of power at sea.
In a strong editorial, The Mirror rebukes The Ledger for adopting partisan strategies and warns Republicans to resist internal power plays. The piece condemns reform moves, endorses faithful party support, and urges voters to back nominees in primaries to uphold the party’s integrity.
The Johnstown Flood Relief Commission met in Philadelphia with Gov. Beaver presiding. It announced an annuity fund for Conemaugh flood orphans, 50 dollars a year until age 16, backed by 1150000. It proposed 40000 for a Johnstown hospital and 5000 for Williamsport hospital. The report showed 116 widows paid 179471 and 62250 more for their children, with 2280 drowned, 654 unidentified, 605 missing, 741 unclaimed buried at Grand View. Total donations 1225872.85. expenditures 2683747.11. cash on hand 254709.60. unexpended balance 70631.40.
The Indiana Times analyzes leading contenders for the gubernatorial race as horses Hastings Stone Montooth Delamater race on the track. Delamater emerges as the growing favorite, with backers confident of his success and poised to lead the field.
The Mirror notes that newspapers trim Congress reports to a minimum and questions public interest. Mr Reed suggests adding baseball news could force quicker printing. The piece ends with a plug for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral to cleanse the throat and strengthen the voice.
A collage of brief notes reports insanity вn royalty, earthquakes in Siberia, Greece gas rights in Toledo, freight bans on the Pennsylvania Railroad, Lyman Abbott joining Plymouth church, and pay for Century reminiscences. Quay and Cameron census picks, Bell Bay colt fire, influenza in Germany, camphor for silverware, and 1890 National Guards delegates. O. W. Chapman dead, Hebrew return hopes near Jerusalem, and early fish season shifts in Baltimore markets with Spanish mackerel on stall.
Mr. Walker Blaine died suddenly at his father's Washington residence on Wednesday January 15 after a rapid decline from grip fever to pneumonia. A young man of promise and usefulness, his death came as a crushing blow to his father and wide circle of friends.
Gov Hill discusses county road improvements and suggests building two intersecting state roads in every county. The plan would connect counties, form a statewide system, and be built and maintained by the state under a designated State Engineer or authority.
Z. J. Drake of Marlboro County South Carolina grew a shelled corn crop that produced 255 bushels green weight, 239 bushels kiln dried, and 217 bushels chemically dried. The American Agriculturist prize of 500 dollars was doubled by the South Carolina Board of Agriculture to 1000 dollars, marking the largest crop ever reported.
Rochester seed firm James Vick offers a Floral Guide notable for beauty and convenience, covering flowers vegetables and small fruits. The guide praises the firm’s seed quality and recommends readers send 10 cents to obtain the booklet, with the amount deductible from the first order.
The Taz House Committee on Civil Service Reform will this week conduct an investigation into the Civil Service Commission. The inquiry aims to assess reforms and governance within the commission.
A Bergin letter from Berlin describes Christmas scenes with many trees and markets, New Year celebrations, and a church gathering with Americans. It notes influenza, street sandings for safety, Berlin theatres and concerts, and daily life in a six story, lift-less city with plaster facades and varied architecture.
In Philadelphia last Thursday and Friday the W C T A members formed the W C T Alliance to promote temperance by harmonious action. Officers include President Mrs H C Campbell and Recording Secretary Miss M S Shepard with a slate of county officials. A local option law is urged for next Legislature to allow counties to prohibit liquor licenses by popular vote.
The Mail invites letters from nearby communities signed in full for publication and asks correspondents to mail pieces to reach the office by Monday morning. Stamped supplies are available on request. Also notes on influenza deaths, a Vermont land map, and nostalgia about Elixir for coughs linked to N H Downs.
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