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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1886
Page
2
Congressman Wm L Scott occupies Cliff Cottage at West End Hotel Long Branch with his family. He cites delays in Congress and says he will not return while heat and pace of races distract him. He questions district representation and urges accountability back in Washington.
Erie county Democrats met on the 12th and filed a ticket including Assemblyman James R. Burns and A. B. Heard as president judge Theodore A. Lamb as Erie treasurer John Bennett of Venango as party treasurer The congressional conferees were instructed to vote for W. L. Scott with Mizener as a backup If Scott withdraws State Convention delegates were instructed to endorse Scott for governor The convention was not harmonious.
A commentator denounces Henry Warp Bercher for preaching for gate money after aligning with a speculator and lecture agent. The piece compares his fame and religion to cash, noting his shift toward Cleveland support and equates his sermons to circus entertainment. It asks what Beecher is becoming.
Solomon D. Van Gilder a 70 year old farmer from Warren County traveled to Jamestown New York on Wednesday to wed Miss Hattie Mullison from Franklin Pennsylvania. The groom said he would be hanged if he must obtain a license and joked about going to Canada for marriage papers. This was his fourth attempt and he claimed too old for the new marriage license rules.
The president orders all subordinates under the general government to refrain from using official positions to influence local political movements. The note targets Deputy Collector Walker of Warren amid disputes over Warren county handover to Scott, while the piece critiques the Democratic House and praises the president's vetoes of pension bills.
A July 15 dispatch from New York reports shipbuilder John Roach near death after three weeks bedridden with a complex illness and mental distress over broken fortunes. The piece notes Secretary Whitney’s aggressive actions aimed at breaking Roach, labeled a success in that objective.
R Porter Lee, a Buffalo bank embezzler who served ten years in the penitentiary, has been pardoned by the President. Lee may now apply for a pension and seek executive clemency.
Critics say the new English Parliament fails to improve on its predecessor as workingmen’s representation shrinks while wealthy brewers bankers and money lenders grow. They lament the voting for peers and the bias against the people, urging dissolution for Ireland’s independence and wiser ballot use by English democracy.
A major quake in New Zealand last month covered 120 miles square with ash from many volcanoes awakened by the tremor. Villages were destroyed with inhabitants unable to flee as crater flames rose 4000 feet high. Sulfurous dust fell for two days and shocks continued from 2 AM to 7 AM with enormous loss of life feared.
A well known Allegheny figure, praised for a strong showing at the State Convention, told a Philadelphia Press reporter he has been focused on legal work and will actively campaign as he anticipates a handsome Republican win in Western Pennsylvania.
Gen. Black, head of pensions, is barred by the President via Secretary Lamar from dismissing 139 clerks on August 1. Lamar instructs that all removals and appointments must come from the Secretary of the Interior, leaving many old soldier clerks reassuring in place.
General Master Workman Powderly said in Atlantic City that he knows nothing about politics and is not a candidate for governor or any political office. He added he has answered the question a hundred times and is sick and tired of it.
The New York Sun prints a blunt critique of the current administration. It argues there is no discernible policy beyond courting the next presidential election and pleasing its supporters.
A New York surgeon details success in rabbit eye transplants saying rabbits can exchange eyes with no serious harm and plans to test on humans by inserting an animal eye where a damaged human eye once was. He suggests the possibility of the President swapping eyes to gain clearer sight.
On Thursday Mr. Glover of Missouri called Mr. Lowry of Indiana a black guard and a liar. Friday Representatives Laird of Nebraska and Cobb of Indiana passed the lie and Laird struck Cobb causing a bloody nose, amid Democratic and Republican exchanges.
The editorial mocks President Cleveland comparing his approach to public issues with handling a private pension bill. It questions whether he can act decisively on national matters, likening the Sun to a mugwump.
The Clarion county Republicans expect to upset the Democratic majority this year and elect their legislative candidates.
C. H. Meacham & Co. are agents for some of the oldest insurance firms in the United States and England. The note underscores long standing brokerage ties and the firms’ reputations in transatlantic risk coverage.
Democratic critics who attacked Blaine during the last campaign now acknowledge his rising prominence within the Republican ranks. They say Washington’s corporate powers and the Pan-Electric network shape the Administration, while pension, debt, and railroad interests dominate policy with little broad reform.
The New York Tribune denounces President Cleveland for issuing a letter to seven Cabinet members about avoiding politics while accusing him of hypocrisy. It argues the warning repeats what officials already ignore and questions why he has not acted to remove those who misuse official influence.
A London dispatch reports Unionists totaling 1,399,628 and Gladstonians 1,520,648, with late tallies 386 Conservatives and Unionists and 252 Gladstonians. Final results forecast give Liberals and allies weak majorities, while Gladstone warns England staggers toward Ireland policy amid centuries of prejudice.
An ex-soldier writes that Cleveland vetoes Union soldiers pension bills to curry favor with the South. He says the president acts for self interest and shows indifference to the welfare of Union veterans nationwide.
Milton called the infernal world a hail of horrors yet those with catarrh are promised relief. The remedy claims to cure every case with years of newspaper offers a standing $500 reward for incurable cases. It subdues bad smells and is cleansing antiseptic soothing and healing.
D RipelspERger announces a complete closeout of all stock in sixty days. No reservations, buy now as the sale runs to the deadline. The message stresses business urgency and final clearance of clothing and gentlemen’s furnishings.
The June public debt statement shows a reduction of 9 061 897. In South Carolina the Farmers Alliance strength is cited as the reason for supporting the governor candidacy. The piece also notes Congress trimming army officer mileage and questions congressional hypocrisy on mileage.
In Warren county campaign outreach, residents can subscribe to the Weekly Philadelphia Press and the Mail for one year at 1.75 in advance, with cheaper option of Mail and Press until election end for 75 cents. The Press is described as a leading Republican journal delivering current reports and analysis to aid voting decisions.
Notice posted in Lime Stone Township for an estray red and white cow about ten years old with crooked horns, last seen July 2 1886. Owner must call, pay advertising charges, and register the animal at M V Devaux Tidioute Pa.
At a Grandbury gathering in Ottawa Kansas General Logan argued for broad pension rights and against obstructive vetoes. He asserted many veterans deserve relief even if some claims are flawed and warned against denying pensions to rightful recipients for fear of fraud. He valued aiding deserving soldiers over limiting aid to all.
The report covers gas finds near Albany New York high temperatures in Montana as well as population figures for Chicago and the twin cities. It notes a laborer cutting Vanderbilt bond coupons daily and mentions Henry Irving sailing from Liverpool to New York for a month long stay. It reports Nellie Grant Sartoris abused by her husband amid divorce rumors and the death of Rear Admiral Worden in Newport Rhode Island. Blaine profits from literary work and Milican says Plumed Knight will be offered a unanimous nomination.
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