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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1886
Page
2
The article notes C. W. Mackey R with 3 145 in Venango and 3 904 in Warren County, while H F Andrews P and W L C W H F Andrews P Scott show smaller tallies. It states Mackey’s plurality places him high locally, next to the highest vote in Venango.
Partial OCR list shows players and scores with abbreviations like OG Bilen Ri Bibley Allen and Beil Wr. Hints at a box score or roster fragment from Warren County records with player initials, team abbreviations, and numeric stats, but the fragment is incomplete and lacks a clear game result or full context.
The article reports the election of Gen. John Patton as congressman in the Elk and Clearfield district. It lists county tallies showing Patton ahead of Hall with a total majority of 156, and notes Patton’s home standing as solid with Clearfield and other counties.
W. W. Wilbur, Esq., chairman of the Republican County Committee in Warren County, is hailed for zealous discreet support of the ticket and receives credit for the party’s success. The piece notes Tur Mirror’s Democratic bias and urges moral principle in reporting.
The Mirror credits Warren Republicans for notable accomplishments shown in its official table, underscoring their good work and public service impact.
All disputed Pennsylvania districts have reported. The delegation remains 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats. Names listed include E S Osborne, H H Bingham, F C Bunnell, Chas O Neill, W D Kelly, A C Harmer, Levi Marsh, John Patton, R M Yardley, D Ermentrout, J A Hiestand, W H Sowden, CG Buckalew, John Lynch, C N Brumm, Frank Bound, and others. Members of the present Congress.
The piece argues the labor movement could split the Democratic Party and swing the 1888 presidential race. It notes New York City labor strength for George, shifts toward Protection, and potential effects in the South and West. It advises Democrats to abandon extreme Free Trade, back Randall type leadership, and cites Knights of Labor influence and a new progressive Democratic line.
Frank Gunnison, Republican, wins Erie county President Judge by about 400 votes over Theo A Lamb, Democrat. Lamb threatens to contest due to districts voting outside boundaries. Dispatch reports Scott Republicans urge Mr. Scott to intervene, implying plans to control the court and broader party betrayal.
Horton, the regular Republican candidate in a Chautauqua district, was elected with a reduced majority. Incumbent last year Mr. Babcock of Busti failed to secure the nomination and bolted, injuring his own prospects by the misstep.
The public debt decreased by 13 201 619 dollars during October, reflecting a monthly reduction in the national indebtedness. The report notes a continuing trend of debt management through October.
The New York Times, World, Herald, Sun, and Tribune release divergent election projections. Democrats range from 164 to 169 seats with Republicans from 155 to 158 and Labor from 2 to 4, yielding small majorities around 4 to 15.
Democrat Hewitt wins the New York mayoral race with 90 000 votes. Labor candidate George gets 68 000 and Republican Roosevelt 68 000. Roosevelt lost up to 20 000 Republicans who feared George. Democrats benefited from Republican defections and George’s large 68 000 vote complicates future democracy.
The text criticizes a candidate who bolted from his own party and sold out a newspaper for debt. It argues wealth alone may not win a Congress seat and hints that other qualities matter in a candidate.
The Bradford Era praises O. C. Allen who succeeds J. W. Lee in the State Senate as among the most conspicuous and deserving Republicans in Warren County. It notes his high intelligence and strong ties to the oil country and related industries driving state commerce.
The article notes rising egg imports with values of $630,000 in 1876, $902,000 in 1880, and $2,476,000 for last year, totaling 16,098,000 dozens. It counters the belief there are too many locally raised chickens, citing the growing demand and import numbers.
The Philadelphia Press labels Scott as a Republican member of Congress, a blunder critics call deceptive. Editors argue he votes GOP only for show, noting the mortifying possibility that Republicans are misled into supporting him.
The text notes Art last Buffalo remembered by Cleveland and mentions Dan Lockwood named U.S. Attorney for the northern district of New York. It questions loyalty and consistency as Dan may speak for a 1888 presidential nomination, while pondering predictable outcomes.
President Cleveland gave $500 to New York Democratic campaign funds. Critics say the administration’s stance on others contributing to party funds conflicts with his own actions and calls for consistency.
Massachusetts voters chose Ames a Republican candidate son of Oaks Ames for governor and supported the Republican State ticket, with the party directing its votes to the most effective placements.
A political figure defends reform as a vital tool when guided by capable hands and warns it becomes dangerous under poor stewardship. The remark contrasts ideal outcomes with potential misuse in governance.
The notice advertises shawls from Warren with prices per yard and per pair, listing 500 shawls for ladies and children. It highlights all wool heavy shawls at 2.50 and 3.50 value, good shawls at 1.25, and beauties priced at 6.00, typical retail 8.00.
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