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Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1883

Page

2

Tioga Auditor General Nominee Named J B Niles

For auditor general, J B Niles of Tioga is identified as a candidate or official in the affected article segment.

J. B. Niles Tioga

Western Union Strike Persists Amid Tariff Shock

The Western Union line remains on strike with few concessions from either side. A handful of operators handle limited business while delays mount. American Rapid Company concedes wages and hours but raises tariffs, boosting its own activity. In Warren Western Union fields shrink to three, Rapid stays full. new lines loom as capital seeks routes. In New York Merchants' and Telegraphers' Association plans a company, and Oil City oil men propose a Bradford Pittsburg line if Western Union fails to act. Beecher in Chicago praises Republican protectionism though opposing in part, predicting a GOP return to power and a broad party revival if infighting ends.

Western Union Brotherhood American Rapid Company Warren Rapid New York Merchants’ and Telegraphers’ Association Oil City Bradford Pittsburg Beecher Chicago Republican Party Pennsylvania

Montgomery Blair Dead at Eighty Four in Maryland

Montgomery Blair died July 27 at his residence in Prince George's County Maryland eight miles from Washington. He suffered inflammatory disease of the spinal membranes for years and had been largely housebound the last eight months. Blair born May 10 1813 in Kentucky. He was slaveholding by inheritance yet taught slaves to read and write and did not sell them. Originally a Democrat, he shifted to Free soil then Republican and served as Postmaster General under Lincoln. After the war he returned to the Democratic Party.

Montgomery Blair Prince George’s County Maryland Washington Mr. Blair Kentucky Francis P. Blair Lincoln

The Coming Strike Foretold by The Philadelphia Times

The Philadelphia Times argues a major strike is imminent as 20 000 telegraph operators cigar makers and cloak makers already strike. It predicts a broader Pennsylvania strike against a passive Legislature earning 3000 per day including Sundays.

Phila. Times Pennsylvania

West Point General E O C Onn Dies in Havana

Maj. Gen. E O C Onn, retired regular army, died in Havana on July 24 from yellow fever. A West Point graduate, he fought in the Seminole and other Indian wars before serving in the Civil War with Western forces at Vicksburg and near Richmond.

E. O. C. Onn Havana West Point Vicksburg Richmond

Deadlock in New Hampshire Senate race focuses on unknown candidate

The deadlock persists with Secretary Chandler stepping down and no clear winner. Ohio Republicans campaign while Judge Foraker promotes protectionism. National leaders tour for summer, while the mass legislature shows bitter rhetoric amid the Tewksbury inquiry and a deadly Tivoli drowning wreck.

New Hampshire Chandler

Barnum’s Mount Washington Show Heralded as Second Great on Earth

Ex Gov Swan of Maryland dies on the 24th. He served in the 42d 45d 44th and 45th Congress. Mrs Lanetry sails for Europe on the 24th aboard the Alaska. Freddy’s care remains a question.

Barnum Mount Washington Swan Maryland

Methodists debate itineracy at Cleveland meeting

Cleveland Methodist preachers adopted resolutions against the current itinerancy system by a 10 to 2 vote. They urge the next General Conference to remove the discipline limitation clause, warning that scrapping it could weaken Methodism’s vitality and growth.

Methodist Preachers of Cleveland General Conference Buffalo Express

Legislature Session Costs and Bank Wreck Trials

A inaudible session cost the state three thousand dollars daily with ongoing bills. The Democratic House is blamed for delaying adjournment to save costs. Rochester’s E Ureron is jailed for six months over a state bank wreck. Porter Lee serves ten years for a national bank collapse. Upton awaits a new trial on bail as higher courts intervene.

Philo. Times Democratic House Republican Senate Cons. E. Ureron Rochester Porter Lee Lee Upton Buffalo Eupress

Chief Justice Waite Bucked By Mustang In Early Ride

The note recalls Chief Justice Waite starting overland with General Sherman and companions. His mustang threw him, breaking a rib or two, yet he returned quickly. A playful contrast with President Arthur and riding habits appears in the humorous reminiscence.

Waite Gen. Sherman United States Arthur

Saloon Keepers Say They Do Not Drink Alcohol

A New York Sun reporter spoke with several prominent saloon owners who deny drinking intoxicants. They warn against drinking and say they will not become drunkards themselves, noting that successful liquor sellers avoid consuming their own products.

Tue N. Y. Sun

Telegraphers Brotherhood Strike Hits Over a Million Loss

Estimates place W U telegraph company losses since the strike at over one million dollars. Commercial bodies nationwide press for better service and lawsuits against the company grow. Meanwhile Rapid Company operates at full capacity and profits.

W. U. Co Rapid Company

New Postage Stamp Portraits Listed by October 1

The upcoming stamp issues include 1c Franklin 2c Jackson 3c Washington 5c Garfield 6c Lincoln 7c Stanton 10c Jefferson 12c Clay 15c Scott 30c Hamilton 90c Perry. Iowa Governor candidates Republican and Democrat hold joint talks. Greenback Gen Weaver excluded as only acting for himself. Jupe E Bionasi in Chicago rules stockholders liable for bank debts up to their stock. suits may proceed without a receiver.

Franklin Jackson Washington Garfield Lincoln Stanton Jefferson Clay Scott Hamilton Perry Iowa Weaver Jupee Bionasi United States District Court At Chicago

Gouvernor Parsons Criticized For Reform Administration

The Lock Haven Express notes Governor Parrison proved costly for a reform administration and comments that no further reform was expected after the election. It reports Tennessee official Pok, a former slave treasurer, found guilty of embezzlement, sentenced to twenty years and fined $366,000.

Parrison Lock Haven Express Pok Tennessee

Gould's Yacht Forbears Yet Beaten By Most Vessels

The wealthy Mr. Gould faces further troubles as his new yacht valued at $250,000 loses to nearly every competitor in races. Only a heavily laden excursion boat defeats the craft, highlighting ongoing performance issues.

Spanish Minister Sranor Barca Commits Self-Destructive Death

Spanish Minister Sranor Barca, serving in the United States, died by shooting himself in the right temple at a New York hotel last Sunday morning. The act appears to have been intentional, with the hotel scene and timing noted but the motive unclear.

Sranor Barca United States New York

Western Union Stock Inflation and Monopoly Growth

The financial history of the Western Union Telegraph Company is described as a remarkable stock inflation case. The piece notes a shift from an authorized capital of 500000 and actual capital of 369700 to eighty million, with two thirds claimed as water, justifying high wage resistance by the company.

Western Union Western Union Telegraph Company Phila. Times

Death of Captain Webb in Niagara whirlpool swim

Captain Webb, the English swimmer, died attempting to pass the Niagara whirlpool rapids near Lewiston after diving from his boat at four o'clock. His body was recovered Saturday afternoon with a head wound and facial injuries. Fred Kyle of Boston acted as his manager. Webb leaves a wife and two children.

Burrato Webb Niagara Old Maid of the Mist Landing Captain Webb Shropshire England Lewiston Niagara Falls

Grand Army Encampment Pageant At Denver

Twenty thousand witnessed the Grand Army of the Republic pageant in Denver. Kansas reported a 424 percent membership gain for the year and Gen Barnum led New York delegates. Robert B Beath of Philadelphia was elected Commander in Chief on the second ballot with 158 of 270 votes.

Grand Army Denver Grand Army of the Republic Kansas Banner Department Barnum New York Robert B. Beath Philadelphia Porter

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