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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1886
Page
2
Authorized notice announces C. C. Allen of Warren and Hon. C. M. Suhortt of Sugar Grove as Republican candidates for State Senate in the 48th district, pending convention nominations.
Thompson of Warren announced as a candidate for the Legislature at the next election, pending the Republican convention decision. Henry Jackson of Warren is also authorized to announce as a candidate for the Legislature, subject to Warren county Republican convention nomination.
The notice announces Charles H. Wiiutsi of Pine Grove J. T. Barker Esq. of Bear Lake and Hon. Paul W. Brown of Farmington as candidates for Associate Judge positions in Warren County. All run subject to Republican nomination or convention decisions.
The statement lists FRANK A. COGSWELL of Warren, GEORGE F. YATES of Columbus, and A. P. TRUSHEL of Glade as candidates for Warren County Treasurer subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention.
The piece condemns socialist agitators from abroad for riot and violence. It notes arrests of Spies Fielden and Schwab in Chicago, rifles and revolvers used by police, and a mayoral order against mass meetings. The State Attorney pledges full legal action to punish rioters.
The Jamestown Standard cites Jeff Davis and current Republicans as disparaging the lost cause, noting Calhoun and Davis once preached it with deadly consequences from 1861 to 1865. It warns that admiration for treason signals South political ascendancy and Democratic control, urging caution as the South leads.
The Voice, a Prohibition paper, remarks any Mugwump is better than a Mugwump. It reports Switzerland's Brandy Bill passing by eight cantons and 78,742 votes, imposing duties on sale manufacture and import of spirits. It compares Switzerland to the US forty five years ago and suggests a forward path.
Governor Rusu orders militia to disperse rioters in Wisconsin as a Polish alderman who protested being told to urge countrymen to stand down is sent back to warn that all able bodied men may be mobilized to quell unrest. Riots are dampened by force.
The 1 proposed amendment to the New York Constitution to ban manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors was defeated in the Assembly with 53 in favor and 63 against. No Democratic votes supported it, while only 18 Republicans voted against.
A playful note questions who leads the party as factions jockey for influence. The image portrays them climbing aboard the baggage wagon, seeking favor while Grover Cleveland’s mood supposedly governs the push.
Report from Washington states a bill to move the presidential inauguration from March 4 to April 30 will likely become law. If enacted it would extend President Cleveland's term by seven weeks.
Charles A. Dana of the New York Sun testified before the investigating committee on May 4. He contrasted seeking facts for warfare with criticizing established facts and warned the President against private disputes. He condemned Cleveland’s civil service policy as bad politics and called for resignation over the Pan Electric matter involvement.
A Jamestown Standard correspondent reports a Government Printing Office employee says campaign printing orders exceed political subject work. The largest order this session was William L. Scott’s speech supporting a silver compromise. Scott, a Pennsylvania Democrat, is the wealthiest member of the House and has been mentioned as Treasury Secretary successor. The next large order came from Senator Beck’s notable silver speech, sought by members of both parties.
Shippers of dressed beef and those shipping beef on the hoof clash over rail rates. Respondents say dressed beef is dead and rail companies bulldoze any challenge to their charges.
A Pittsburg Times note argues a week of strike could save employers 300000 to 400000 in wages. It highlights the broader cost to families, with strikes harming wives and children.
The proposed measure to appropriate $50,000 for an Oil City public building faces stiff scrutiny and expected opposition from other cities like Titusville Meadville Warren and Bradford which may demand similar funding in response.
Du guid and McCann produced an average over 2000 ems per hour for eleven straight days at a Philadelphia type setting contest. In one trial Du guid reached 3416 ems in ninety minutes, equivalent to 2210 ems in an hour.
The Philadelphia Times mocks a station for giving ten dollars to the Society for the Prevention of Vice then selling the Police Gazette and Memoirs of Cora Pearl. It quips that consistency is a paste jewel and jokes about eight hours work with ten hours pay.
A brief Boston Herald quotation urges faith and readiness as mottoes for the Knights of Labor led by Powderly. The line stresses perseverance and vigilance in labor organizing.
The monthly reduction of the public debt stood at 10,965,387.95 dollars for April, reflecting ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts. The figure highlights the government's progress in shrinking the national liability during the period.
A state treasury monthly report shows the general fund balance at April 30 as 1 421 350 20 dollars. Quay has taken over duties with Livsey serving as cashier. Ex Gov Curtin to receive a Reading welcome June 7 from the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps Association. Public support grows for whipping post for wife beaters. Grand Commandery Knights Templar parade and review set for Scranton May 25. Prohibition State Convention to meet in Harrisburg June 12.
From Washington on May 2 reports Bill Scott has joined Morrison and Kentucky figures with frequent talks with Illinoisan and Breckinridge allies. He pushes the Morrison Tariff bill and hints a speech will force Randall opponents to back it. A Democrat observes Scott aims to steer the Administration on this issue and threaten party discipline if the bill fails.
Warren area announcement for an Upholstering and Piano finishing business on Water Street opposite the Diamond Block. Offers carpet laying as a specialty with all work guaranteed. Welcomes citizens of Warren Glade and surrounding towns.
In Ricamonp Virginia on April 26 the wet ticket won 8941 to 3260 for the dry ticket a majority of 5681 in favor of liquor sales. Manchester results showed 974 for wet and 348 for dry with an anti Prohibition majority of 626.
Henry and Johnson offer Arnica and Oil Liniment combining curative oils with Arnica sealing properties. Promoted as good for man and animal, every bottle guaranteed. A. W. Morcx.
Philadelphia Times warns that nationwide strikes suspend business, halt new investment, and shift losses to employers and workers. It argues millions in wages go unpaid weekly, with construction and industry stalling, and predicts a potential contraction nearing hundreds of millions in 19th century industrial activity. It urges both sides to count the cost before winter arrives.
Under the 1885 Oleomargarine act constables must file quarterly court reports on all oleomargarine selling or manufacturing sites. The question asks which Constable will be first to immortalize himself by making a discovery and reporting it under the law.
The law requires notice to farmers and a set period to pay road taxes in work instead of cash. Farmers may settle the due amount by performing the required labor rather than cash.
Quote from Roscoe Conkling praising local newspapers for serving subscribers and neighborhoods better than high officials, asserting a small country paper is worth more in a month than its yearly price and does more for the community for nothing.
Franklin court hears Judge Taylor reaffirm that license issuance is a legislative matter and that courts must apply the law, not ban licenses on whim. He cites Agnew and Slandeker v. Marshall, warns that universal refusals would nullify license laws and invite tyranny.
A plan by Buffalo lawyers to present President Cleveland with a solid silver dinner set valued between 1000 and 2000 dollars is reported. The note cites engravings and indicates the gift as an appropriate gesture from the lawyers to the president.
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