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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1885
Page
2
The Warren Mail reports a Chicago meeting where organizations from thirteen states attended, David A. Wells urged raising $20,000 for the 1886 elections. He said free trade aims mean abolishing duties on coal ore iron wool and other raw materials. Attendees signal readiness for a direct fight, citing a President and House majority.
The Postmaster General’s report shows 2121 offices opened and 886 closed in the year, total offices 51252 with a net increase of 1235. Appointments total 11203 with 6204 resignations 810 removals 207 name changes 412 deaths 2221 new offices. A political exchange argues over Quay and Ledger coverage, praising orthodox Democrats Black Curtin Gowen and urging impartial judgment by law and facts.
Buffalo Republic sporting editor wades into a trap shoot tale at Peoria featuring blackbirds and bats, urging the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to enforce cruelty laws. The piece mocks the idea that these creatures feel pain, noting the editor’s tone misses the point.
The piece notes Virarnta returning to Bourbonism with Gen. Lee elected Governor, a Democratic Legislature, and a Democrat likely to replace Mahone in the U S Senate. It praises Mahone as a brave organizer of Republican sentiment in the solid South, while lamenting Virginia’s resistance to progress and its attachment to past traditions.
The Erie Herald notes a bit over a thousand vote majority for Republicans in Erie with Warren county often supplying votes for candidates. It suggests Erie may soon provide both majorities and candidates, reflecting improving Democratic performance locally.
The report states New York returns place Gov Hill around ten to eleven thousand, with Gen Carr leading Davenport by about five thousand in the state. Jones’s plurality appears under six thousand. Davenport gains in Erie County total about fifteen hundred, suggesting the president’s turnout influence was weaker than hoped.
Alfred Edgerton of Fort Wayne Indiana becomes Civil Service Commissioner replacing Dor man B Eaton who resigns William I Trenholm of Charleston DC fills the seat of John M Gregory who also resigns Eaton will fill the vacated spot temporarily until a permanent appointee is named
Official state Department results list Quay 324704 votes to Day 283222 for a Republican vs Democrat race. Prohibition candidate Barr Spangler counts 14963 and Greenbacker W D Whitey 3561, with Quay leading Day by 41524 as expected.
Blye report notes Blaine outpoll Davenport by about 17 000 votes in New York City. Mugwumps including the Times Post Independent Harper's Weekly and others backed Davenport yet his defeat exposes the limits of that support.
On the third page readers will find a protest against the National Convention in Philadelphia for backing the Prohibition party. Mrs. L. D. Wetmore of Warren is among the signers. Read it.
The law states that individuals who receive mail belonging to others and fail to correct the mistake may be fined up to 500 dollars. The rule emphasizes accountability for mishandled mail and potential penalties.
Col Quay carried his own county by a 1649 vote majority the largest on record, according to those acquainted with him who say he is well liked by supporters and colleagues alike.
The report notes Dr. Watney intends to present a chrome to each of his 116 supporters in Warren County. The articles describe the plan as notable and the gifts as resembling a porous plaster in their adherence.
The Plenary Council decrees approved by the Pope condemn liquor sales on Sundays and at church events. Catholic leaders are urged to discourage the liquor traffic and urge clergy to persuade sellers to abandon the trade for a more suitable livelihood.
The Episcopal churches of New York City see rapid growth of the Boy Knights society. Members are boys in bright uniforms with swords and banners, pledging sobriety purity and reverence. The order, heir to White Cross, stresses abstinence from strong drink and all excesses in life and work.
Louis David Riel was hanged in Regina on November 16 for high treason against the Queen of Great Britain. French Canadians react with strong emotion as efforts to save him failed and the government remained unyielding.
The Louisville Times notes while Grant fought the South, defeated foes now consider erecting a monument in his memory. It asserts the South, in a gesture of reconciliation, contributes to the memorial as a tribute to a general who showed compassion for their woes.
The Democratic Washington Post accuses Ohio Democrats of establishing government roles for four criminals through alleged Democratic dispensation. It claims Cleveland is betrayed by the Ohio Democracy in distributing offices and influence.
The Macon Telegraph suggests it seems settled that the South will not risk its 153 electoral votes in 1888 by letting Democratic factions in New York City gamble for them.
The Harrisburg Telegraph is praised as the best daily and weekly paper in the State Capital. It is described as square-toed Republican in politics, carefully edited, newsy and bright, with a prospectus referenced elsewhere in this issue.
Gov Pattison is off on a gunning excursion in Virginia after issuing a Thanksgiving proclamation. He will be away while fulfilling duties and seeking a turkey amid travel.
The National Grange Patrons of Husbandry met in Boston at 11 o'clock with Master J J Woodman opening in the sixth degree. The treasurer reported notable membership gains in multiple states 10 percent in Oregon 25 percent in Virginia Michigan Maine Texas New York and Pennsylvania leading to a strong financial showing unseen in five years.
Forty lives believed lost in the Algoma wreck on Lake Superior November 10. Also reports Tacoma evicts Chinese residents by force, murderers acquitted in Seattle, and Captain Sylvanus Hatch of Texas dies at 99. Other items note Japan modeling its post office, a large Galveston fire, and various political and social updates.
Around the state items report Lock Haven citizens forming a Board of Trade and Pennsylvania hosting 76 Granges with about 30 000 members. Other notes mention Seldom Seen town in Fayette county Butler’s new school building praised as among the finest, and a tax law backlash from the last Legislature. Also noted are 51 252 post offices nationwide with Pennsylvania hosting 4 894, Berks county farmers hoarding nearly 300 000 trade dollars awaiting Congress action, and a Philadelphia address marking printing’s 200th anniversary. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania AOUW charter amendment appeal was denied by Justice Sterrett in Pittsburgh.
H Barron writes from Dixon Kansas November 6 1885 describing warm weather corn husking with 650 bushels stored and 250 more to husk he lists barn space for horses cows hay oats hen house hog pen sheep and sheds mentions 300 lb hogs and prices in El Dorado for corn oats potatoes and wheat plus cheap dry goods. He asks Pittsfield neighbors to write for publication and shares farming news.
A 19th century remedy, Dr Fenner’s Cough Honey promises relief within an hour. The publisher highlights quick action, ease of use, and suitability for lingering coughs, claiming strong soothing effects for the throat and chest.
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