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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1884
Page
2
For Congress at Large General E S Osborne of Luzerne County and for Congress Hon C W Stone of Warren are named subject to the decision of the Republican District Convention.
Erie Republicans held their return convention and listed S. M. Brainerd for Congress E. A. Walling for State Senate E. P. Gould for city Assembly I. B. Brown for county district E K Nason Thos Osborn Jr for district attorney F. M. McClintock S W Holliday for Prothonotary Calvin L Randall for Register and Recorder B B Whitley Wm Wade for Co Commissioners The convention settled on Warren as the venue and July 16 as the date for the congressional gathering.
The piece surveys forthcoming contests in Alabama Arkansas Maine Vermont Georgia Ohio and West Virginia with dates Aug to Oct. It notes uncertain outcomes until October and suggests possible decisive Republican gains in Maine and Ohio influencing the presidential race.
A nineteenth century voice marks the twenty first anniversary of Gettysburg noting how voters of that era now shape the nation. The piece reflects on aging veterans, many dead or disabled, and the tradition of recounting the Civil War heroics to grandchildren.
The fragment notes a Pittsburg Chronicle report on illness from worms headache and jaundice while contrasting 19th century party conventions. It asserts voters favored Blaine at the Republican convention and skeptically questions Democratic nominee prospects amid unclear party choices.
A Pennsylvania candidate and platform, plus a Pennsylvania chairman of the National Committee, mark accomplishments by Pennsylvania Republicans. The party and the people have pulled together to achieve these results.
The passage notes that Gen Locan and Gen Hawley of Connecticut exemplified rapid advancement from private soldiers to major generals, highlighting remarkable career trajectories from the rebellion.
A heated clash unfolds as the Citizens League pushes to enforce the Sunday liquor law in Milwaukee, pitting reform-minded activists against the liquor interests in a citywide debate.
The Tur Democracy meet aims to select a presidential candidate in Chicago on the 8th. Chairman Jones of the Republican National Committee predicts Blaine and Logan will win New York New Jersey Indiana and possibly West Virginia.
The President vetoes the Fitz John Porter restoration bill, calling it unconstitutional and a dangerous precedent. Attorney General Brewster submits the report. The House passes the bill 168 to 78, but the Senate stalls with a 27 to 27 vote, leaving the bill to fail.
The Cleveland Congregational Club and Buffalo Independent Republican Club back Blaine and Logan after assessing the charges. They urge voters to back Blaine now, believing he is eminently worthy and that support will swell to an avalanche in November.
James D. Warren was re-elected chair man of the Republican Committee of New York. He led last fall's campaign with marked ability and energy, helping secure a Republican Senate and Assembly, a Republican Secretary of State, and a significant shift against Cleveland. He is a loyal ally of President Arthur and a unifying figure for Blaine supporters.
The state by state electoral allocations show Garfield carried 214 votes led by Illinois 21 and New York 35, while Hancock captured 155 with Missouri 15 and North Carolina 10 among others. Total counts indicate Garfield 214 and Hancock 155.
The Republican County Committee meets in the Blaine and Logan Club room Warren next Saturday July 12 at 1 p m to elect officers and handle necessary business. All members are expected to attend.
President Arthur appointed July 4 Hon. John A. Kasson of Iowa as Minister to Germany Hon. A Taft of Ohio as Minister to Russia Hon. J M Francis of New York as Minister to Hungary Hon. Lewis Richmond of Rhode Island as Minister to Portugal H M Byers Consul to Rome Italy R O Williams Consul to Havana and Frank Sperry of New York as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Dakota These appointments were confirmed on the 5th inst.
Auton Pinkerton founder of the Pinkerton detective system died July 1 after a year of ill health. He suffered a malarial fever attack in May from which he never recovered.
The Tur Republican Convention in the 26th district sat for days without a choice. Through Thursday the tally showed Miller of Crawford 3 votes, Flee ger of Butler 3, and Spearman of Mercer 3, signaling a likely extended deadlock.
The Union League of Philadelphia ratified Blaine and Logan on June 24 in a large club house gathering. Nearly every member in the city attended the grand meeting.
A large portrait of Mrs. President Polk, presented by Tennessee ladies, is hung in the White House green room as a companion to Mrs. President Hayes’s portrait.
A powerful group in New York urges Tilden's nomination and believes he will accept if the ticket is unanimous. The outcome remains uncertain as supporters push forward.
The note suggests a pairing between Cleveland from New York and McDonald from Indiana on a kangaroo ticket, implying a speculative or informal political or sports pairing. No official event or outcome is provided.
The Illinois Democratic Party taps Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison as its gubernatorial nominee. Support from party leaders signals a likely unity ticket ahead of the state election.
Democratic promises like soda water fountains are mainly noise and froth. New white goods and embroideries opened in large variety at O. H. Hunter and Son's.
The Philadelphia Press argues the campaign centers on three questions and contrasts party stands. It says the Independent movement lacks strength and aims to elect a Democratic president on Free Trade, while Republicans push protection, abroad influence, and civil service reform. It cites Democratic House behavior on industry protection and military preparedness.
J H McCreary of Pittsburg, a noted lawyer and frequent visitor, writes from New York on June 21 1884 to Pittsburg Times expressing support for James G Blaine. He recalls a December remark on the sleeper to east and says he will vote for Blaine and work for him, arguing Blaine would command respect abroad and provide a safe, prosperous term.
A Chicago Herald narrator quotes freight brakemen defending Jim Blaine a veteran of twenty years in rail service. They dismiss Roosevelt Curtis White and other stockholders who oppose him, citing Blaine’s steady rise from section hand to superintendent and his loyal record.
Dana labels Cowles of the Cleveland Leader a dull crank, provoking a sharp reaction from Cowles who takes offense. The brief exchange highlights tensions between a columnist and a rival paper amid a public quarrel.
Bargains on White Crochet and White Marseilles bedspreads with half price job lot. New line of plain and braided jerseys and a large invoice of parasols and umbrellas now available for inspection. Betu Bros.
A Boston physician recommended hub Cough Cure sold by Johnson & Siegfried. One dose will cure ordinary coughs and a 25 cent bottle is offered as a warranted remedy. The ad also promotes Acker's English Remedy for consumption at one dollar through the same dealer.
Pittsburg eyes national foundry bid. Ex-treasury cashier J Blake Walters dies in Harrisburg. Carlisle Indian School pupils return home to the West. Gen Hartranft designates Gettysburg encampment as Camp Gettysburg. Woman’s Relief Corps forms Pennsylvania department with eight corps and sixty delegates. Judge McJunkin seeks independent bid in Butler-Lawrence district after GOP defeat. Potter County finds oil raising local optimism as wells start and farmers envision wealth.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will remove signal gongs from locomotive cabs and install whistles. An air tube will run from rear cars to the cab with a rope in each car allowing conductors to trigger a shrill blast. John Porter of the N Y Central is offered 47000 for a steam cylinder condenser patent to quiet engine cock hisses, tested by Michigan Central and Illinois Central.
A Kansas letter from Sugar Grove Columbus Spring Creek Corry area notes good health and robust crops. Wheat yields around twenty five bushels per acre while oats and fruit trees promise abundant harvests. Railroads expand within twelve miles, forests regrow, and wildlife like antelope and prairie chickens appear as the region develops.
The piece denounces New York and Massachusetts Republicans who oppose Blaine as self serving critics who undermine the party. It accuses them of hypocrisy, seeking power, and backing Free Trade while disguising as reformers. It claims they favor foreign labor and oppose American industry only to align with the Democrats when convenient.
In Washington a tale links Carl Schurz and John A. Logan in a shared social circle. Schurz, known as a pianist, played Beethoven at a senator's house while Logan and others listened. Logan then urged a simple tune Grandfather's Clock, and since that moment historians note Schurz harbored enduring resentment and pursuit of Logan.
A government estimate based on state boards and agents projects spring wheat production at 141 million bushels distribution across Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Dakota Wisconsin and more. Winter wheat totals 375 million bushels with California leading and several eastern and southern states contributing smaller amounts.
Letters addressed to numerous individuals remain unclaimed at the Warren Post Office and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for within thirty days. Also notes a medical ad for Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets from Johnson & Siegfried.
Prices for wheat and flour products are listed with weekly corrections by Warre. The ad mentions per barrel costs, sack quantities, and terms like patent white amber graham and chop feed. It notes that prices can change with grain markets.
Clipper Roller Skates advertised at Variety Hall with Saratoga High Rock Spring Water offered by druggists noted for sale.
An advertisement notes L. G. Noyes, a local druggist, selling Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy. The copy claims it is an absolute cure for piles and skin diseases and emphasizes its accessibility by price of fifty cents.
L G Noyes the Druggist offers a free bottle of Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup to all sufferers. He markets wedding cards and announcements printed cheaply at the Matt office and urges examination of samples. The ad links failure causes to lack of confidence in today’s business climate.
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