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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1883
Page
2
Senator Stewart, former Independent gubernatorial candidate, discusses party unity in the West. He says last year's dissensions strengthened the Republicans and that no Independent remains outside the party. He notes Patti son’s administration has weakened the Democrats.
The Scott liquor tax requiring sellers to pay annual fees of 200 for all liquors and 100 for malt and vinous liquors faces support from Republicans after a Supreme Court of Ohio ruling. The measure, anticipated to raise at least 2 million yearly, was opposed by Democrats who backed Judge Hoadley in his defense against the law on constitutional grounds. The ruling may influence the forthcoming Governor race.
The Garfield monument committee of Ohio visited Lake View Cemetery Cleveland on Tuesday and chose a commanding site with views of the lake city and surrounding country. A morning committee meeting discussed fund size growth and resolutions to persevere. the fund totals about $130,000 with $84,000 raised in Ohio including $75,000 from Cleveland residents.
The Marr will publish weekly without skipping a week for the Glorious Fourth, pending Providence and the Sheriff. Some papers apologize for skipping a week to honor the holiday, urging avoidance of such ex parte declarations and urging continuity.
A notice appeals to residents below the fortieth parallel to convene on September 4 to frame a state government and prepare Dakota Territory for admission to the Union. It cites area and population figures and discusses currency and tariff views amid broader political snippets.
President orders consolidation reducing United States revenue districts from 126 to 81. In Pennsylvania the 20th district merges with the 19th, creating a large new district centered on Erie with J F Walther named Collector. Old collectors Brown and Lynch leave after long terms. Walther, a Erie merchant, faces increased duties.
Friends of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher marked his 70th birthday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music last week. A large crowd listened as he spoke briefly, modestly deflecting credit and noting the era's progress. A New York paper described him as stout with a red face and silver threads in his hair, dressed in old-fashioned clerical attire and holding a soft black hat.
Hon. C. M. Shortt, Warren’s representative, drawn by party vote, has shown fair action and careful attention to legislation. The Ledger notes his performance contrasts with prior expectations, while western papers concede emigration to Dakota is booming but faces a harsh climate for outsiders.
Governor Pattison approved several acts including fire loss protection linked to fire insurance indemnity contracts. Senate acts authorize scire facias to revive municipal liens in first class cities and extend liens for decedents’ judgments. Additional measures legalize borough charters and settle sheriff recognizance.
The text outlines financial arrangements for Lizzie Nutt and James Nutt following a shooting case. It notes two Presbyterian ministers officiating at a funeral, lack of comment from counsel decisions, and temporary retention of Playford and Boyd. It mentions possible defense figures Col Ingersoll, Edgar Cowan, and Thomas M Marshall, plus liberal fundraising for the defense. Mrs Nutt heads a large family with nine children, James turning 21 this month.
Harvard’s eight crew beat Yale “all hollow” in the season’s flagship event and also defeated Columbia College in recent days. The article lauds Harvard as the best American amateur crew in years, noting Yale and Columbia’s strong teams and urging supporters of Harvard’s intellectual leadership to celebrate the victory. It ends with a humorous jab about clay pigeon shooting.
The novelty wears off as New York and Brooklyn residents skip the big bridge following a terrible accident. Receipts declined from $10,000 in the first week to $3,000 in the fourth week.
Gov. Crewe Lann of New York catalogs his official acts detailing 692 bills passed 522 approved 38 vetoed and 40 returned for emendment or correction in the current session.
The final will is discovered on the back of a letter. N. L. Dukes leaves $2,000 to Miss Mary Leeson and the remainder to his mother Mrs. Struble. Counsel for Duk may require outsiders as local lawyers decline to take up the case.
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