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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1878
Page
2
The Warren Mail describes reader identification by date printed opposite each address and requests communications from all areas. It states no anonymous articles and that the writer's name must be provided, at least as a guarantee of good faith, whether published or not.
Conewango township resident K. K. Siggins is named as a candidate for County Commissioner subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention. The notice calls upon Republican voters to consider the candidate at the forthcoming convention.
Senator Wallace's long bond bill authorizes the Treasury to issue up to 100 million coupon bonds in 25 50 and 100 dollar denominations. They mature in fifty years, bear 4 percent interest semi annually, and are tax exempt like the bonds they replace. Coupons payable in legal tender or coin, bonds to be kept for sale at sub treasuries and national banks.
Col. Tom Scott, famed railroad president, expressed support for the anti-discrimination bill in the House by Col. Watson. The measure aims to halt rate-cutting wars between competing lines, benefiting both railroads and shippers by leveling the playing field and reducing costly freight disputes.
The project is now far advanced with contracts let for large portions of pipe and substantial quantities purchased and laid on the ground. Construction will start where railroad opposition is anticipated, signaling progress and support for the enterprise.
The Fish Commissioners report 500000 brook trout 200000 California salmon 150000 salmon trout and landlocked salmon for distribution through April 1. Interested persons should contact H J Reeder Esq Easton for eastern district Joseph Duffy Norristown for middle district and B L Hewitt Esq Hollidaysburg for western district.
A mixed summary reports Virarxtra's treasury crisis and banker John B. Davis funding government, a salary bill for school superintendents, and Senate actions on resumption and income tax. It notes railroad blockades from Cheyenne weather, the Hot Springs fire damage, and a coinage committee favoring abolition of several small-denomination coins.
Gap reached 161 last Saturday, the lowest level observed since the war. The figure highlights a notable dip in wartime based measurements, signaling a rare trough in ongoing monitoring and sparking questions about underlying factors and historical context.
The thirty first annual report shows main line earnings of 18985486 with expenses 10751138 and net 8232318. East and west lines total gross 54159720, expenses 34022529, net 2137390. Losses from railroad war traffic amount to 1000000 plus similar stock and merchandise losses. Suit filed to recover. Plan seeks 100000 monthly for bonds and shares in companies guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Railway Company.
A New York Sun writer reports Lockport NY successful steam heating experiment. Three miles of insulated pipe from a central boiler warms fifty buildings including a large public school all winter. Dwellings over a mile away heat easily. Steam meters charge only consumption. Potential to extend to twenty miles for power, cooking, laundry, ice removal, and frost protection. Rates rival coal and wood costs.
The State Auditor General paid over 19000 dollars to private attorneys to collect 191000 dollars owed by the Union Railroad and Transportation Company. The Senate formed a committee to investigate the sizable fee. Olmstead and Simonton were the attorneys who earned the bulk of the payment.
Gen Cameron marked his 79th birthday last Friday March 8 with many calls from Harrisburg friends and congratulatory telegrams from former Senate colleagues. He remains as active as many men in their forties.
The Philadelphia mint released the first batch of the ninety two cent dollar coins, totaling $250,000, last Thursday.
Congressional debate over paying Southern mail contractors exposed Confederate era actions. Ex Postmaster General Reagan ordered Confederate postmasters to hold US property for the Confederate government and beneficiaries listed in the pending bill were paid. Michigan legislators Reagan Blount Tucker and others reacted with shock, admitting they had not reviewed the archives for years. The bill was abandoned in the Committee of the Whole and may be recommitted later.
A published outline of a preliminary peace treaty between Russia and Turkey raises many unsettled questions for the Congress of Powers. It demands a war indemnity of fourteen hundred ten roubles, about 1.1 billion dollars, with territorial cessions replacing money. The Turkish fleet and tributes from Bulgaria and Egypt remain undecided, shifting war peace decisions to Berlin and a coming Congress in a historic balance-of-power context.
The start of Spring boosts theater and wholesale activity in New York on March 5 as contes merchants and jobbers arrive for spring purchases. Western buyers cite unusually mild winter weather hindering clearance of heavy goods and woolens. Early warmth accelerates spring trade about two weeks earlier than normal, stirring activity across shops and markets.
Mrs. Abbott of near Pitt's Point Kentucky suddenly regained sight for about ten minutes last week, able to describe colors in newly papered rooms before the vision vanished. The episode occurred as she remained blind afterward, and reports say marriage trends among German Catholic priests are noted under civil law.
Washington Letter from March 7 1878 discusses the passage of a war of 1812 pension bill widening eligibility, the restoration of some ex Confederates to rolls, and calls for broader pensions for Mexican and Indian war veterans. It criticizes Congress and notes postal service suspensions and the Watson bill against carrier discrimination. It ends with a report of nine and a half tons of silver moved by the United States Express Company in Dunkirk.
The minister refused to join Stevenson and Claxton, citing Claxton's divorce, and summoned his nephew who had no scruples. A young convert recalls finding her bonnet with ribbons dragging her to hell and removing it to give to her sister.
A schoolmaster whips the laughing boy and learns a lesson about misdiagnosis. The piece warns physicians rely on limited experience, urging attention to underlying uterine disorders rather than treating generic symptoms. It cites Mrs. Henry Patterson of New York praising Dr. Pierce and his remedies for a uterine ailment.
General Grant visits Athens while franking privilege ends. Cornell freshmen accept Harvard's eight oared three mile race challenge. Spurgeon health declines. London paper predicts split congregation. Mrs Lincoln in France avoids asylum return. Edison, 19th century phonograph inventor, is youthful in appearance. Efforts to erect Charlotte Cushman monument begin with $500 gift. An engineer upholds delays by always making up time. San Francisco Sunday laws relax after noon with amusements resuming. A. T. Stewart employs 600 women who drink tea lavishly. Kate Claxton marries after divorce, weds Charles Stevenson. Brazil faces famine. Ceara evacuation and big cattle losses. The Pope, a billiards devotee at the Vatican, prefers solitude at meals. Southern law oddities persist as forgery, prison, and murder indictments coexist with political seats.
A Syracuse Standard item traces Charles F Whitcomb once a Detroit saloon keeper who spent a fortune before wandering as a tramp. He ceased old habits at Port Leyden and found revival in Syracuse, becoming pastor of a prospering Ira church within about twelve months.
Roscoe Opehra House presents an evening program by Smith and McNett managers on Wednesday eve March 13 featuring the eminent comedian in a grand engagement at great expense.
The notice advertises admission at 50e 75e and 1 with reserved seats at Hazeltine and Davis Drug Store.
Henry Wilson of Sugar Grove Pennsylvania issues a formal notice dated March 11 1878 that Lydia Wilson has left his bed and board without cause and that no one should harbor or trust her on his account and that he will pay no debts she incurs after this date.
Walter J. Smith of Warren County Pennsylvania, a bankrupt under the act of March 2 1867, is to appear March 23 1875 at 11 a m before Register in Bankruptcy 8 E Woodruff at No 1 North Park Row Pa to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Second and third creditor meetings will be held at the same time and place. Clerk H C McCandless.
Public sale of unseated lands for 1876 and 1877 taxes set for the second Monday in June at Warren Court House. Listings include several tracts and parcels described as house and lot and two lots, under the act of March 13 1815, with arrears due and sale conducted by the Treasurer of Pennsylvania.
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