Lane Nominated for Warren County Treasurer
Warren Mail. Co. announces H. W. Lane of Pine Grove as a candidate for County Treasurer in the November election, subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention of Warren County.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1874
Page
2
Warren Mail. Co. announces H. W. Lane of Pine Grove as a candidate for County Treasurer in the November election, subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention of Warren County.
The Warren Mail challenges Erie County over supporting Col Curtis for a second term in Congress. The Gazette counters, urging party unity and adherence to a two term tradition. The piece defends Eric as having served the district well and warns against factional pressure from Warren and other counties.
The Com monwealth promotes strict Democracy, rejects liberalism and time serving, and denounces any people’s party. It attacks expediency and mocks a returning former Democrat from Freehold as a prodigal. The Ledger reprints the lengthy editorial, warning of purged winks at bogus offices.
The U S Senate passes the Centennial bill by a 24 to 18 vote. It requests the President to invite foreign governments to participate in the 1876 International Exhibition in Philadelphia under U S government auspices, while denying U S liability for expenses.
The Governor signed the bill creating a commission to propose amendments to the new Constitution and appointed Chief Justice Agnew Beaver County Judge H W Williams Tioga County Senator W A Wallace Clearfield A T M clintock Luzerne Senator W H Playford Fayette Hon B H Brewster Philadelphia and Attorney General Dimmick. The panel aims to fix defects found on trial and its proposed amendments go to the Legislature, then a second Legislature, and finally to the people for action.
The letter from W. W. Brown of Corry signals renewed bid for Erie County Assembly after a one term gap. He cites reform needs and a duty to constituents, pledging no promises beyond honest service if nominated. Also reports Hon. Julius L. Shuman shot in Lancaster County by Jacob Wittmer. Shuman gravely wounded, Wittmer arrested, local uproar follows.
The Erie Dispatch notes a movement to draft Hon. John H. Walker of Erie for the upcoming Assembly. Walker says he would serve if nominated and elected but will not campaign, citing age, while pledging readiness to aid citizens in private or public life. The piece adds his Constitutional Convention leadership grants him lasting statewide regard. In Congress, a Poland resolution seeks a five member committee to investigate Arkansas government status and report findings, passing by a near party-line vote.
A proposed act to require vocal music in common schools failed to pass both houses, passing one and being indefinitely postponed in the other. The piece notes teaching music is a capital concern, but warns forcing all teachers to be musicians would strain country districts and threaten employment for many educators.
The Corry Republican notes a local neighbor from Warren county as a candidate for consul to Cardiff Wales, a vacancy expected after Hon W H Shortt resigns. It questions timing and says Shortt plans to stay, at least for now, before any move.
Hon. David B. Mellish died on Saturday the 23d after serving in Congress for the ninth city district. A journalist by profession, he is believed to have ruined his health by overwork and mental strain.
The Civil Rights bill passed after an all night session on Saturday morning May 23. The final vote was 29 yeas and 16 nays with paired members noted. The Erie Gazelle editorial cautions about local influence in selecting the next term and questions the Erie doctrine.
From Harrisburg to Warren County, the Conneautville Courier notes Representative Allen of Warren County drew strong ovation on return to Tidioute. It reports elation at Harrisburg and urges constituents to reelect him, alongside updates on senatorial district numbering and speculation over Gen. Butler being offered an Austrian mission.
John Edgar Thomson president of the Pennsylvania Railroad died last night at his city residence after a long illness. The PRR offices are draped in mourning. A board meeting is set for tomorrow to decide on a replacement, with Thomas A. Scott expected to be chosen for the vacancy.
In Pirrspurgh on May 28 the hearing of crusaders arrested last week occurred in Common Pleas Court. Judge Stowe reversed the acting mayor’s judgment and ordered fines refunded. Ladies celebrate victory and plan future action at a meeting.
An Elizabethtown correspondent reports a thunder gust on May 20 near Elizabeth town that split a white oak tree about thirty inches in diameter. The lightning tore the butt, uprooted the stump area, and scattered debris over fifty yards with the top landing where the stump stood. A trunk section weighing about 950 pounds was hurled 75 yards.
Reports include Michigan Treasury surplus of a million dollars, a Pennsylvania Legislature reunion planned at Cape May in July, and Governor Hartranft signing Decoration Day as a holiday. Also noted are a divorce for the wife of Edward Stokes, a Washington monument project, and Mill River disaster aftermath effects.
Fragmentary OCR shows a sale note for ladies gowns and night robes with price figures 1.09 1.75 and 2.95. Mentions quantities or discounts but lacks complete phrases or store details.
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