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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1886
Page
2
For Senate, C. C. Allen of Warren is subject to nomination by the Republican Senatorial Convention.
Congressional contest results show Mackey leading with 44 Venango 44 Erie and 2 Warren delegates, totaling 90 of 160, threshold 81. Erie Republicans split as Scott faction schemes loom, Watson supporters push for party healing, later updates reduce Mackey share and keep outcome in doubt.
The article reports on Wolfe denying self nomination for Prohibition Governor and asserting intent not to accept any nomination without imperative duty. It also cites the Cleveland Leader criticizing Chicago Labor agitation and reporting a surge in chattel mortgages tied to household goods.
Five white girls and three white boys from Vincennes High School refuse to graduate after the ninth in class, a colored girl from a district school, is not allowed to receive honors. Parents and guardians urged the protest, amid claims of a white man’s government and a Democratic majority in the area.
A marriage certificate cites President Cleveland as an attorney at law but observers note his current role as President. The question arises whether he holds the office or merely serves as master of ceremonies in this political moment.
The first attempt to enforce the Sunday law in Portland Maine failed to curb servile occupations and liquor selling. Experience shows prohibition cannot be enforced in the state. The rule proved ineffective after years of testing.
A Washington dispatch reports two grand White House receptions by President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland. The first drew about 2000 guests in lavish decor and formal attire, with Mrs. Cleveland in a ivory satin wedding dress. A second, even larger, reception drew four thousand or more guests, opening before 9 p.m. and extending past midnight as the president and wife greeted all attendees.
Gladstone in a bold appeal declares the key issue before electors of his district and across the empire. He rejects the label unionist and argues true union rests on human sentiments, urging Ireland to gain control through Home Rule to secure a lasting union.
The Pension Office’s Army and Navy Survivors Division, led by Major Frank A. Butts, compiles current addresses of Civil War survivors. H. V. McDowell assists, with Warren Pennsylvania currently top in files. many names remain unforwarded and urged to be submitted. Requests for addresses of specific comrades or units are welcomed by writing the Commissioner of Pensions.
Erie Gazette accuses Wm. L. Scorr of betraying the district by backing Morrison's free trade bill while earlier praising tariffs. It argues his past promises were hollow and predicts a staunch protectionist will win the next election to represent the people he misrepresented.
The Kentucky State Journal jokes that a long article on managing a wife is unnecessary and reduces it to a single rule: let her have her own way in everything. The quip reflects light humor on domestic roles.
On July 3 4 and 5 tickets will be sold by all agents of the Nypano road between all stations at one full fare for round trip Tickets good for return until July 6.
Ex vice president David Davis of Illinois is described as hopelessly ill. A separate note mentions a great reduction in sugar prices attributed to Theodore Messner.
Morrison's free trade tariff measure failed in the House on the first round, 140 to 157, as opposition pledged to renew efforts. Morrison vowed to press the motion again today, while McKinley warned opponents will be ready. The clash signals a volatile political fight ahead in the lead up to the next House election.
The Pittsburg Times notes a Rhode Island constitutional amendment prohibiting sale and manufacture of liquor has been adopted within a year. Similar amendments may go to Florida voters in November. Local option laws pass in Virginia Georgia and Mississippi and spread to parts of South Carolina. Washington Territory and Ohio enact local option measures with taxes. Temperance bills pass in Connecticut Maryland and Ohio. Mass and New York nearly approve constitutional amendments. New Jersey defeats local option narrowly.
A New York letter notes a strong push to end giving wedding presents and to abolish floral tributes and other unnecessary funeral expenses. It warns jewelers and tradespeople may oppose the reform due to profit.
A Philadelphia Ledger editorial defends Greenbackers while criticizing the Democratic stance in 1884. It compares the Greenback movement to a necessary vaccine against a corrupt political system and mocks the Democratic pull toward Wall Street interests and silver policy reversals.
A Philadelphia jury found A. D. Ditmars's 80 000 bequest invalid due to vague wording aimed at forming a children’s institution. The will wasted estate funds on unclear aims, though the testator intended to guide children to suitable trades. Heirs receive the residue.
The Supreme Lodge convened in Minneapolis with 246 delegates from 31 Grand Lodges. The 1885 financials show receipts of 331000 and disbursements of 325349. Relief fund receipts were 65341 with disbursements of 61559 and beneficiary assessments 2580458 with losses paid 2566458. Death benefits total 7009 payments amounting to 13875147.
C P Henry promotes best quality goods at the lowest prices. Oneida ad touts quick sales and small profits. Tom Greenlund’s store features first class furniture from foot-stools to parlor suites. High value placed on affordable, quality merchandise.
A collage of brief items notes Crawford earning 20000 a year from novels, no more receptions at the President's mansion until fall, Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe at 75, and growing fame of Speaker Carlisle photos. Also: John Kelly’s estate 400000, California wheat record, Albany’s 200th anniversary, Chautauqua Japan membership, Mrs Gen McClellan’s Europe trip, Ludwig of Bavaria buried, debt imprisonment reform in New York, calm in Tombstone, Swiss independence anniversary, Catharine Waite admitted to Illinois bar, Jamaica ginger rise, widows’ pension rise, Gandar challenging Beach for 10000, Chicago theatres end window ads, Prohibition liquor list, and Mrs Folsom’s distress at public images.
The Daniel Webster statue presented by Benjamin Pierce Cheney of Boston was dedicated in Concord with civic and military ceremonies. The eight foot, 2000 pound monument sits in State house park near the capitol, designed by Thomas Ball with casting at Munich.
HarrissuraG Pa June 15 The Board of Pardons today refused a re hearing in the Milton Weston case. Weston the Chicago millionaire was convicted by the Allegheny County Court of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for the killing of Haymaker during a gas well possession fight at Murraysville with many participants on both sides.
The notice describes consumption as an outcome of poisonous humors in the blood and claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery can purify the blood, treat pimples ulcers and swellings, and strengthen the body if used early. It presents a medical advertisement tone urging timely use.
A Chicago paper quotes Dan Lamont and his coachman in a lighthearted jab about reporters and public figures. The piece notes Mr. Cleveland’s hostler naps, Mr. Blaine’s cook has teeth, and suggests some American papers mix news with nonsense, referencing the New York World.
C P Henry, a local grocer, advertises ways to save money on groceries through his shop. He invites customers to shop and cut costs on daily essentials.
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