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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1884
Page
2
The document cites President Chester A. Arthur naming a Thanksgiving Day on November 27 and urges nationwide observance. It also criticizes prohibitionist tactics led by St John and John B Finch, arguing their push risks constitutional change and harms Republican interests.
Proclamation from the Governor of Pennsylvania appointing Thursday the 27th of the month as a day of general thanksgiving praise and prayer. It urges citizens to abstain from usual business and render thanks at home or in worship, asking divine mercy and protection for the commonwealth.
The piece notes Cleveland leads New York by about 1,100 votes in a million plus count, with disputed totals across newspapers. It credits Barnum’s ballot handling and blasts printing defects that affected Blaine’s totals. It predicts Republican revival in 1888 as Blaine accepts defeat and praises the party’s wartime legacy.
Secretary McPherson reports a House of 183 Democrats 141 Republicans and 1 Greenbacker creating a 41 vote Democratic majority. The South dominates, appears solid, and would influence party rule as in old times. The message claims 37 electoral votes gained via black enfranchisement followed by voter suppression.
The article notes the U S Senate will maintain a Republican majority with Illinois and Nevada legislatures closely divided but likely no change. It asserts Democratic rule will be avoided for two years at least due to Republican control in the Senate.
The latest returns show Republicans in sixteen Southern states could elect only fifteen House members. Tennessee is the sole state to gain a seat in Congress.
Return judges at Williamsport tally W W Brown 19400 Kennedy 16440 and John Brown 606. Brown's margin over Kennedy 2960 and over all 2354. Brown praised as temperance advocate while Kennedy backed by liquor interests. Prohibition candidate weakens challenge to Brown.
Voters revise Pattison’s governorship as a reform backlash shifts control to opponents. After two years of reform, 80,520 votes swing against him with 25 new Senate and Assembly members, reducing his party’s grip and signaling a volatile political shift.
The New York World tells Independents the Democrats no longer need them and should choose principles over patronage. The Sun suggests they seek pay in wind and glory. The Warren Ledger argues victory belongs to longtime Democratic voters rather than dissident Republicans.
In New York 555000 ballots favored Garfield in 1880. This year about 25000 votes, mostly Republican, went to the Prohibition ticket yet Blaine still received about 558000 votes. Republicans gained roughly 3000 votes overall despite diversion to St John and bolting free traders to Cleveland.
Turnacon Telegraph reports Jefferson Davis has recovered a saddle lost during the war. The article notes he will ride again as the South is “in the saddle.” He was cheered at a Democratic ratification meeting in Indiana.
Jupar Toman, a Democratic Civil Service Commission member, claims the Civil Service act will be sustained by President Cleveland. He warns that failure would provoke strong Democratic anger and compares national stance to military campaigns in Flanders.
A Baltimore parade saw Democrats assault letter-carriers who were Federal officers and an innocent Black man on account of race. Police did not intervene.
The remark questions why Cleveland would be harmed by such a move and doubts the idea of appointing Mr. Conkling to the state office.
Senator GorMan of Maryland and Congressman elect Scott, once pages in Congress, now run a campaign with sharp barbs. Cleveland once held a 192,824 majority. now they claim 1,100 as a dramatic swing. A Michigan member is humorously defeated while his rival sees no humor.
The Tur Democratic editors shift focus from poultry to political columns. Breiva Locxwoop fails to dominate the female canvass as Campaign Size outpaces her by a two to one margin.
Cleveland holds a 4405 plurality in New Jersey with St. Johns tallying 6153 votes. The remark questions the value of a split ticket given these results.
The column surveys diverse topics from taxation of bachelors in France to Mormon migrations and the Washington monument. It cites political figures like Cleveland and Gen Sueripan and discusses postal trends, gold movements, cattle numbers, and National Guard funding.
Hon. H. M. Brainerd sails to Washington to advance bills he leads. The public building appropriation seeks 150000 with Senate and House support. Erie harbor aims at 50000. Soldier and Sailors Home measure advances in House. Brainerd also oversees 200 soldiers' claims as his district battles await.
Capt. R. H. Pratt, Carlisle Indian Industrial School superintendent, reports 360 pupils in attendance, 276 boys and 93 girls, with 569 total connected during the year, including 378 boys and 191 girls. He notes 44 girls and 173 boys placed out, plans to keep about 110 for winter schooling, and urges assimilation toward American citizenship and broader reservations.
Hon Joseph Mc Donald criticizes Barnum proclamation urging gunfire and congratulatory messages between Cleveland and Hendricks. He urges no gunfire until final official result, cautions overblown speeches, and warns partisan displays could threaten the Union. He calls for patient, peaceful settlement by authorities.
The article notes Cleveland would win mainly through Southern support, with a 12,000 plurality in four Northern states versus Blaine’s 342,000 Northern plurality. The Free North totals 330,000 for Republicans, while the Solid South backs Cleveland with large vote margins in states lacking free ballots and honest counts.
November reports to the Department of Agriculture show cotton crops larger than 1883 and in fine condition. Corn yields total about eighteen hundred million bushels, averaging a bit over 26 bushels per acre, with the Great American Desert region producing high quality maize. Nebraska leads corn at 383, then Kansas 38, Iowa 35, Missouri 34, Minnesota 32, and other states following with varied yields. potato output nears 90 bushels per acre and exceeds 190 million bushels.
Lackawanna Luzerne and Schuylkill counties swing results in a Pennsylvania race. Lackawanna shows a Blaine lead of 3501 with a 3322 gain. Luzerne and Schuylkill reverse records joining Republicans with majorities 952 and 72, gains 2799 and 2246. Irish labor vote cited as key. Worksmen favor safer bread.
The total vote in New York State reached 1,166,975 with Blaine at 561,883, Cleveland 562,961 Butler 16,848 and St. John 25,283.
Prices on photograph albums at A. A. Davis & Co. Stationery Store astonish shoppers. Bargain shelves feature durable bindings and varied sizes appealing to students and families seeking keepsakes. Local customers compare discounts with prior season costs.
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