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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1870
Page
2
A Warren County editor argues party unity is essential and condemns subservient press behavior. It praises Republican unanimity in Congress and Assembly races while warning against Democratic plots to restore prewar order, urging a united party to confront ongoing threats.
The President weighs recalls of Motley and Bancroft and may shift Fish. Grinnell named for a lower post and Murphy for Collector, displacing Merritt who fights Murphy’s confirmation. The feud centers on vast patronage in the Collector’s office and could trigger a tense Senate battle.
Scarcely a dissenting vote 3052 Republicans of Erie county back Hon. S. E. Woodruff as candidate for President Judge Hire Gazette notes lack of competitor due to bar and public expectations. Letter questions fairness of appointing ten delegates, asks for parity by increasing Erie County delegates and Elk County seats to five and ten respectively.
The Venango Spectator reports on September 17 Charles Heberling of Cranberry township bitten by a copperhead while drinking at Cochran farm. A copperhead fled the scene and was killed. Whisky treatment failed and Heberling died within hours leaving a wife and several children.
The Steamers R. E. Lee and Natchez competed in a New Orleans to St Louis race covering 1294 miles. The Lee won in three days, eighteen hours, fourteen minutes including stoppages, about thirteen miles an hour. The Daniel Crew has reached twenty-two and a half miles per hour on the Hudson, showing regional speed differences.
The article argues Warren County cannot demand Eric concede the nomination and notes past presidents and judges, including R. Brown Scofield and Johnson. It compares Warren to Erie, questions fairness, and criticizes Mr. Woodruff’s county support as unwon opposition.
The Treasury Secretary reports a $20,203,772 drop in the public debt during June, noting it was not a bad month for debt reduction. He asserts the debt can be paid if the government remains under honest Republican rule.
The Harrisburg Topic praises Hon. Glenni W. Scofield on his renomination for Congress noting overwhelming support from nineteen districts. It recalls his 1851 appointment as President Judge and 1852 election to Congress, praising his ability and reliability as a Republican leader.
The piece notes bolters from the Republican nomination for State Treasurer failed to win renomination, with several Erie Crawford officials avoiding runs. It also reports the Currency bill passing both houses, expanding bank circulation by twenty five million while inflation rises by about fifty four million, a move viewed variably by regions including New England against reduced regional bank circulation.
The text warns that Democrats aim to divide the Republicans in Allegheny County and urges Republicans to shape their party themselves rather than fall under enemy influence. It stresses unity and warns against betraying the party’s interests.
Prince Arthur sails from Quebec for England on the seventh. The youth has seen little of the world but must visit the oil fields of Tidioute to complete his knowledge and will have to come again.
The article argues a town’s paper reflects its vitality and civic spirit. It urges local readers to support the home paper generously as a community investment and mutual interest, likening it to a church and championing local rights and news.
The Cincinnati Enquirer denounces the Funding bill arguing it would force repudiation of the entire debt including principal and interest. It labels the paper as aligned with Tammany Society and suggests using the issue against the Democratic candidate in the upcoming fall campaign.
Indianapolis June 97 two young girls found in a race near the White River believed drowned. Coroner's jury reveals the elder was murdered and the younger also murdered to prevent information. No arrests yet. police enfold possible suspects.
News notes in brief cover diverse topics from demographics and culture to weather and agriculture. Items include population figures in Wisconsin, weight changes, crop prospects, yellow fever reports, currency counterfeits, a Pleasantville balloon ascent, and political notes on the Virginia Legislature.
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