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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1884
Page
2
The debate over tariffs heats the Democratic Convention. Ben Butler argues for labor protection through taxation while Morrison resists. Butler notes the plank’s ambiguity and insists taxing must hurt workers least, challenging the party's stance on revenue and protection.
The Warren County convention chooses Lieut. Gov. Stone with 34 delegates while Erie county backs Hon. S. M. Brainerd with 72 delegates and Venango county supports Col. Mackey with 46 delegates. The meeting aims for a harmonious conclusion this week.
Members of the Republican County Committee met last week and organized with S. W. Waters of Warren as Chairman and J. P. Jefferson as Secretary and Treasurer. The selections are described as first rate and businesslike. The vigilance committee details are not published this week.
Veteran Democrats like Bayard Randall Thurman McDonald Carlisle and Butler were set aside for Cleveland who has never been in Congress or any deliberative body. The Democracy blundered in nominating Greeley and worse in nominating Cleveland.
A July 15 ratification meeting in New York fixes the Blaine campaign start. Mr Evarts to deliver the principal speech with Senator Hawley of Connecticut invited to speak. Blaine’s acceptance letter to be published in the morning. Evarts speech expected to be a notable event in the campaign opening.
The Senate opened with 2,367 bills and 97 joint resolutions, yielding 66 bills and 10 resolutions into law. The House saw 7,507 bills and 284 resolutions introduced, with 62 bills and 32 resolutions enacted.
The Tur Independents of Pennsylvania issue an address urging Independents in New York and Massachusetts to back Blaine and Logan. The list is led by John S. Mitchell Henry M. Hoyt Charles S. Wolfe Wharton Barker and other prominent men.
The National Committee chairman announces a 60 000 vote lead in Pennsylvania for Blaine and Logan as result of party efforts and voting support.
Postmasters begin to feel the positive impact of the two cent postage reduction on their salaries as the new rate lowers operational costs and boosts efficiency for mail handling nationwide.
A collage of 19th century items covers Blaine and Logan endorsements and party feuds, postmaster powers to direct misdirected mail, Grant at Long Branch with a cane, and a look at the expanding network of US post offices.
The Erie Observer commends Mr. Brainerd as the best representative for the district and especially Erie’s interests. With a large Republican majority likely to elect a Republican, Erie county citizens favor returning a guard of their interests.
The Wilkes Barre Record notes that General Logan is nicknamed Black jack not Blackjack. It cites the oak named blackjack and recalls Southern Secessionists calling him the blackjack federal officer of the volunteers for his toughness. The piece says Democrats still see him as a blackjack candidate.
The preacher says the ideal best man would face severe defamation if he sought the presidency. He predicts a target with many holes will win, noting leaders like Garfield Lincoln and Jackson were defamed. He rails against brilliance and statesmanship provoking hellish hounding.
The Pennsylvania delegation voted 35 for the unit rule and 25 against. The convention approved the rule 445 to 350. Tam many fought the rule but lost, and reflects a shift as Tammany moves away from a boss system.
Tris notes Governor Cleveland remained at work in his office through the Democratic Convention and did not actively seek the nomination, a move mirroring Blaine and signaling avoidance of a repeat downfall.
The text notes a focus on democracy in Chicago and states Gov. Cleveland received the most votes early, citing less is known about him than other candidates.
Mr. Noyes and Mr. Whitman, delegates from this district, voted in favor of the unit rule at the Democratic Convention in Chicago amid the dispute between Cleveland and Kelly on that policy.
The piece notes the Tammany opposition and warns Labor unions with 70 000 members blame Cleveland for not signing child labor hour reductions the механics lien bill and for awarding long terms to monopoly aligned Railroad Commission members. It predicts Butler could bolt if he runs and cites NY Sun calling the nomination a blunder. It cautions New York would struggle to support Cleveland against McDonald of Indiana.
A July Fourth scene in Buffalo contrasts aging Grand Army posts with sprightly militiamen. The Express reflects on veterans fading with time, noting 23 years since Sumter and praising enduring spirit, even as new generations take up the call.
The New York Independent brands Blaine with sharp labels from western and eastern critics. The Interior Presbyterian reply decries him as extreme and venomous, calling him a renegade priest in politics.
Print neat and affordable wedding cards and announcements at the Matz office. Call to examine samples and choose from available designs.
L. G. Noyes, a local druggist, asserts he is not liable for failures from lack of confidence in Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. He offers a free bottle to all sufferers of coughs colds consumption asthma and lung affections to prove its merits.
The diary notes from Aug 18 1883 describe time changes near Laramie and a long travel day to Ogden and Salt Lake City. It recalls sights from the Great Salt Lake and Tabernacle, the Endowment Building ceremonies, Masonic Hall, and a sulfur bath visit, with commentary on local industry and society.
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