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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1882
Page
2
Announcement that J A Weible seeks the Republican County Convention nomination for Prothonotary. Due to recent injury he will be unable to canvass the county.
In Warren Pennsylvania on May 12 1882 a list of Republican party members urges Hon Thomas Strurheers to consent to be a candidate for Congress in the coming primary. The appeal cites his experience judgment legislative service and business career and urges him to waive personal objections for the greater good of the party. The letter bears many signatures from county Republicans including W Waters F Henry L Hoffman J W Lytle and others.
The piece depicts Democrats unhappy with Cameron’s convention handling. Wolfe remains silent as a potential Attorney General and with Beaver nominated, the report suggests Wolfe and allies got their demand met. The public view is that Gen. Beaver is the people’s choice and opposition is ill considered.
Washington reports Chief Justice Carter and Judges Mac Arthur Hagner and James held a four hour consultation on Saturday with a thorough examination of authorities and rigorous analysis of every point. The judges remained in harmony as they prepared to announce the decision May 22, which will affirm the lower court sentence and overrule Guiteau's exceptions. This disposes of Guiteau's last chance, with hanging set for June 30, 1882.
Mrs Scoville has disappeared prompting husband and her brother John W. Guiteau to claim ignorance of her location. She is declared insane amid the missing person case and court action.
Congress is asked to appropriate 35000 dollars to purchase Benjamin Franklin manuscripts and correspondence now owned in England. The purchase is deemed likely to proceed.
The Harrisburg Republican Convention harmonized factions and nominated Gen James A Beaver for governor by acclamation. Other selections included William T Davies for lieutenant governor and William Henry Rawle for supreme court judge, with John M Greer as secretary of internal affairs and Thomas M Marshall for congressman at large.
In a state convention the Republican party of Pennsylvania pledges justice and economy in government while condemning patronage and political proscription. The platform endorses protection of American industry, fair office appointments, responsibility of public officials, and adherence to party rules for state conventions. It honors Garfield and Arthur and commends Governor Hoyt for prudent state governance.
The piece notes a late paper opposition to the Republican nominations. It says a figure plans to attend the Independent Convention on the 24th to combat the regular ticket, likely due to unmet aims in Washington. It argues Mr Wolfe acted in good faith and cautions the senator not to vent spite on the party if his efforts fail.
The Buffalo Express confronts two libel suits of $50,000 each as critics warn against wealth at the paper’s expense. The editorial notes that the paper’s content does affect some readers and that others believe the Express serves a purpose.
The Supreme Court rules the Court Martial had full jurisdiction and Mason’s sentence was within its power. Efforts intensify to secure a presidential pardon for the sergeant.
The Era notes that if Kansas crop prospects materialize this year, the arrival of Black migrants last year will be celebrated as a jubilee for them and the settlers.
The Vennor forecast calls for a cool wet summer with frost possible in June and August in northern latitudes. Risk of cold spells and higher precipitation expected across the region.
Biographical notes on Gen James A Beaver and fellow 19th century Pennsylvanian leaders William T Davies John M Greer William Henry Rawle and others outline birthplaces early life education and careers including military service in the Civil War law practice and public roles in politics and local governance.
The legislation excluding Chinese people for ten years passed Congress and was signed by the President last Wednesday. General Grant turned 60 on May 6th.
Don Cameron backs Butler but says Marshall strengthens the ticket. Quay would have preferred broader state support. Alex McClure sees little chance of defeat. Koontz urges endorsement by independents. White praises the standard bearers since 1860. Young questions GOP voter turnout. Roberts glad for influence in making it. Dick would have preferred changes but supports. Chapman calls it the best ticket. Magee cites Allegheny strength at 20,000. McManes aligns with Don, expects Philadelphia 30,000. Dalzell vows unity against the East. Rogers says betting options cannot be bettered. Lennon sees 60,000 against Democrats. Smith of Philadelphia Press overjoyed. Rutan calls it a daisy. Leeds vows 25,000 if ticket not carried.
The article laments the loss of Lt. De Long and crew and fears the second Jeannette search boat fate. Danen hower and Melville survive with their men after extreme hardships. Leigh Smith, the English yachtsman, is listed as lost, with two English vessels and a Dutch government expedition set to search him this spring and summer.
The Washington monument stood at 260 feet on Friday with ten feet of stone added since May 1. Plans call for a proposed height of 50 feet more, with time and money expected to complete the project.
Washington reports that H. H. Hadley, head of the Hancock Republican club in New York, led the forged Morey letter scheme. John I. Davenport uncovered the fraud and Senator Barnum is suspected of knowledge. The text notes a Republican governor candidate favored to win and petitions for Mason’s pardon exceed 300,000 names with Reverend Joseph Cook returning from India in October.
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