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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1886
Page
2
Congress announces Hon. L. F. Watson of Warren as a candidate for Congress in the 27th district subject to nomination by the Republican Convention of Warren Erie and Venango counties.
The party announces C. C. Thompson of Warren as a candidate for the Legislature at the next election, subject to the Republican County Convention. It also nomi nates Hon. Henry Brace of Warren for the Legislature, subject to Warren County Republican Convention nomination.
The notice fields Charles H. Wilt sie of Pine Grove J T Barker of Bear Lake and Hon Paul W Brown of Farmington as candidates for Associate Judge in Warren County. All entries state candidacy is subject to Republican nomination and county decisions.
Authorized notices announce Frank A. Cogswell of Warren and George F. Yates of Columbus as Republican candidates for County Treasurer subject to convention decisions. A. P. Trushel of Glade is also named for nomination by the Republican County Convention.
The House bill defines butter as milk or cream based product and oils oleomargarine as imitation butter with mixtures of fats and coloring. It imposes taxes on manufacturers wholesale and retail dealers, requires stamping and labeling, and bans sale of untaxed or unbranded oleomargarine.
John Kelly, longtime Tammany Hall leader, died last week after a period of poor health. He opposed Cleveland’s nomination yet supported him in and secured Tammany’s vote and press backing. Cleveland snubbed Kelly, fueling Kelly’s heartbreak and decline until his death tied to political betrayal and diminished regard from the White House.
In this session the House received 9125 bills and 178 joint resolutions totaling 9303. House passage reached 932 bills, including 741 private and 191 public. Senate sent 480 bills to the House, with the House approving 36 public and 87 private.
The Nunda News criticizes Ferdinand Ward for earning his keep by setting type at Sing Sing and gaining weight, arguing he should have learned a trade young and that many other boys in the country could learn a trade in prison.
The Crawford County Republican primary meetings named W. B. Roberts for Congress G. W. Delamater for Senate and F. R. Nichols A. S. Beatty C. N. Smith and A. G. Apple for Assembly.
Sam Jones tells listeners that running meetings requires grit grace and greenbacks. He contrasts contemporary evangelists who fund campaigns with those of the nineteenth century who carried neither purse scrip nor shoes.
Judges of the Court of Claims hold that the President must pay for music by the Marine Band from private funds rather than public expense. The ruling emphasizes accountability and limits on government spending for ceremonial performances. The decision underscores official finance controls and narrows exceptions for public entertainment costs.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer last week labeled Grover Cleveland as a statesman, calling the former president among the era’s prominent public figures, a description that drew mockery as a joke of the season.
The piece mocks President Grover Cleveland for his marriage to Frances Cleveland. It recalls Folsom guiding a cousin to the White House door and a twelve hour wait for the bride, then ridicules Cleveland’s courtship style and “dignified” White House conduct, urging him to face the nation.
The Ledger commends Col Watson and Hon G W Scofield as fair leaders from Warren County. It notes Watsons two terms with honor and his liberal, non rancorous approach to constituents while remaining a strong Republican. The paper favors a Democrat but supports Watson for the nomination if no Democrat runs.
The Cleveland Leader summarizes a leading Republican view saying the party is in stronger condition than in years past. It denies factional splits and asserts the party stands on great principles fueling national growth and lasting beyond this generation. The prediction is for renewed power after the 1888 election.
The Buffalo Courier catalogs eight White House weddings from 1811 to 1878 tied to Presidents Madison Monroe Adams Jackson Polk Tyler and Hayes. Notable unions include Miss Todd to Edward B Jackson and Elizabeth Tyler to William Waller among others.
The Lewiston Journal argues Mr. Bourne speaks with weight among progressives and modern men, likening him to Gladstone. It contrasts Blaine’s global attention with Cleveland, who is described as slipping from the White House and dodging reporters with his girl.
The former president Arthur was too ill to leave his residence as President Cleveland visited New York. He was up but showed annoyance at sudden fits of weakness. The White House wedding drew notable interest to the ex president.
Mr Grapstone's Home Rule bill was defeated in the House of Commons on Monday by 341 to 311. The House adjourned until Thursday.
ENRY, a local Grocer, launches a buy one and save sale inviting shoppers to take advantage of reduced prices on staple goods. Limited-time event promotes value at the store.
Wassindon June 2 The marriage of President Grover Cleveland and Frances Folsom occurred at 7 15 p m in a simple home like ceremony in the Blue room with cabinet members and family present The Rev Sunderland presided asking cleveland and miss folsom to consent Both answered I do The ceremony concluded with a benediction and a reception followed in the East room The bride wore ivory satin with an orange blossom garland and veil Mrs Folsom wore violet satin Gifts included a diamond necklace for the bride and various presents from cabinet members About 500 telegrams of congratulations arrived at the White House including one from ex President Arthur
Reports detail the presidential couple departing Washington in the My Maryland boudoir car for a week at Deer Park. Queen Victoria sent congratulations, and the wedding cake from Pinard's Sons of New York weighs twenty five pounds with a C F monogram. An estimate places cake and packaging costs at about 1710 dollars.
Ep Na reports from Davenport Nebraska on crop outlook after a harsh winter and late spring. He notes delayed seeding, good early growth followed by drought fears, a recent rain, and underground caves prompting some to protect families. Emigration to Western Nebraska and Kansas continues as irrigation and prairie farming expand.
Ill health forces Secretary Mannimne to submit resignation to the President. Cleveland suggests a leave of absence until October before deciding next steps. A new Secretary may be appointed then while clerks run the Treasury and Manning continues to draw pay.
The Minneapolis Tribune quotes Mr. Beecher calling Democrats pigs squealing over office and double eagled asses while suggesting Henry was denied his share by the President he helped elect.
The United States government informs cemetery sextons that any soldiers graves without headstones will be provided with markers if friends or relatives apply to the government.
The Harrisburg Telegraph endorses George H. Imes a colored teacher from Steelton for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor.
The report notes the public debt fell by 8 828 565 91 dollars in May. A lighthearted aside proclaims a bridal blossom for Grover indicating celebratory local sentiment tied to the period.
Most received one year in the penitentiary and a $500 fine. Braunschweig drew nine months and a $250 fine. Schenck got nine months with no fine. Judge Record er Smith expressed regret that harsher penalties could not be imposed.
Washington details the transfer of the Green estate on the Tenallytown Road bought by President Cleveland for his bride. An architect will refit the cottage, with work to begin soon, at an estimated total cost of five to six thousand dollars beyond the purchase price of twenty one thousand five hundred dollars.
A woman advises a friend on skin care, claiming Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cleansed her blood and improved skin from spots and blotches to a smooth, healthy appearance. The dialogue emphasizes a perceived remedy and its effects on complexion.
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