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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1874
Page
2
Congress Lewis F. Watson of Warren is mentioned in connection with a subject to conference action. The brief note references a formal process or discussion requiring approval or amendment by a joint committee or legislative conference. No further details are provided.
The convention unanimously backs Col. Lewis F. Watson of Warren for Congress and Hon. C. W. Stone for the Senate, praising their character and experience. Warren County men Watson and Curtis receive strong local support, with G. W. Allen renominated for Assembly and other county officers including County Commissioner Dunham and Treasurer Miller attracting backing. Falconer agrees to serve as County Surveyor.
Mr. H. EK. Siggins of Conewango is praised as an active businessman and education advocate. The notice urges support for the Warren Academy funds and lands and declares the ticket a solid Republican choice for the county.
The Erie Gazette is urged to lead public opinion rather than echo party lines. Newspapers are praised for greater influence in Congress and national affairs and urged to shape local nominations in time. The Erie Dispatch is cited as having provided valuable service to party and people this year.
The Governor appoints a survey board including Pardee Harrisburg McCormick Wilson McFarland Brown Oliver Eckert Ingraham Pierce Morrell and Gov Hartranft ex officio. The board met at Harrisburg and organized selecting Mr Lesley as Geologist in chief to lead the oil regions survey in Western Pennsylvania.
Washington dispatch reports the act approved June 18 1874 to raise pensions for those who have lost an arm above the elbow or a leg above the knee. It sets a 24 dollar monthly rate in the second class and requires no attorney or formal application. A simple letter with pension certificate and address suffices for filing.
The Erie County Republican Convention nominated for Congress C. B. Curtis with conferee approval, and W. W. Brown, Henry Butterfield, S. F. Chapin, O. Logan. Treasurer C. H. Waldbridge. Commissioner Clark Bliss. Poor Director Michael Henry. Auditor Wm. E. Keyes. Erie Academy Trustees E. Woodrall, J. W. Swalley, N. Murphy. In Venango County the ticket lists F. W. Mitchell for Congress. W. S. McMullen for Senate. S. B. Myers, James Dickey, R. D. McCreary for Assembly. Sheriff Wm. Gates. Commissioner Wm. McCreary.
An 1874 supplement to the 1673 game law prohibits killing or possession of gray, black, or fox squirrels from January to September with a five dollar penalty per animal. A Philadelphia Post Office building project, approved by Washington, will cost four million dollars and include a U.S. Court room and offices.
The New York Evening Post compliments Governor Hartranft saying he rivals Governor Dix in the care with which he scrutinizes all documents passing through his hands.
The June tax public debt statement reports a decrease of 2,180,197 dollars. This reduction reflects improved fiscal conditions and tighter budgeting in the current period.
Washington dispatch confirms Ex Gouverneur Marshall Jewell of Connecticut accepted the Postmaster General role after speculation about Judge Scofield of Warren. Jewell, ex governor and minister to Russia, is praised for taking the cabinet post. Erie Railroad leadership shifts and board changes are anticipated with Rob erts and Scott named as likely directors. President Watson to Geneva for the season. Warren's Col Lewis F. Watson urged for Congress by Sugar Grove Journal.
GrenxeraL McCoox has received his commission as Governor of Colorado and begins duties this month. The state government eyes new policy directions as he assumes office amid Independence Day celebrations.
Turbon notes that Eugene Hale who accepted then declined the nomination for Postmaster General. The writer also acknowledges Gov. Hartranft for two volumes of laws passed at the last session.
The note expresses gratitude to Judge Scofield for his contributions to the Congressional Record during the session of Congress.
The Brownsville States cites a caustic 1860 letter printed in the Knoxville Whig by Jordon Clarke of Arkansas. It ridicules the idea of emy joining the Democratic party and mocks political shifts with exaggerated条件, predicting no alignment until improbable events occur.
The article notes a new newspaper named Whiffs from Ararat created by American pilgrims at the foot of Mount Ararat amid mounting journalistic activity.
A New York Times editorial argues the Republican Party has purified itself amid Tweed era scandals, praising its efforts to repeal the salary grab, investigate District of Columbia government contracts, end Sanborn contracts, reform the Treasury, and pursue civil service changes. It contrasts Republican steadiness with Democratic Discovery of Tweed and urges continued public trust in the party.
Second Adventists fix date January 1, 1901 while eight hour movement spreads to Hawai i. Allegheny City debt totals 1 388 000. Germany has 82 cremation societies. Nilsson’s husband to London business. Pullman cars to Upper Italy rail lines. Maine orchards and forests suffer caterpillars. Iowa barrels replace wooden flour casks. Hydrophobia epidemic among New York canines. Ross to print in Kansas. Ex Governor Clark seeks Prohibition in New York. Wagner at Baireuth at work on two operas. Brazilian cable laid. London links to Brazil. Minnesota plants more trees this spring than any previous year. Treasury clerical staff to shrink by over 100. Centennial buildings project in Philadelphia begins. 450 acres ground, machinery and halls cover 12 acres. Simmon’s Liver Regulator promoted as safe natural remedy sold by Hazeltine & Co.
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