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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1886
Page
2
The article accuses the President of abusing power by suspending two U S attorneys for political activity. Benton of Missouri is restored while Stone of Pittsburgh remains in place. Critics say the moves were politically motivated and aimed at helping Cleveland secure renomination.
Official returns show Beaver leading Black 42851 to 369634 across the state with a 5595 margin, and Davies over Ricketts 43222, Norris over Brennen 46443, Stewart over Africa 45942, and Osborne over Stevenson 47617. State total 819375. Beaver 412485, Black 369634, Wolfe 32422, Houston 4834.
Washington dispatch notes internal revenue collections from July 1 1862 to June 30 1886 reached 3 438 290 455 with nine states exceeding 100 million each including New York Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania. An officer says receipts could have paid the entire public debt at its peak 2 756 431 371 leaving 681 858 884.
The late campaign reveals growing Republican strength in the South with Kentucky three of eleven Congressmen Tennessee two of ten North Carolina three of nine West Virginia one of four and Virginia six of ten. The era of a Solid South appears unsettled as voters demand party change despite a large colored Republican majority in one district.
He asserts belief in an honest efficient civil service and reform. He criticizes current administration for hypocrisy claiming professing one thing while practicing another.
Members from Erie Crawford Forest Venango and Warren counties met in Erie to unanimously endorse Quay for U.S. Senator. H R Boyer of Philadelphia was also recommended for Speaker of the House.
The piece notes that Pennsylvania asserts taxing power over out of state corporations doing business locally, a view the Supreme Court supports. It also cites a newspaper editor’s remark on addressing readers' sensitivities. It reports the state Supreme Court upholding a liquor liability act that makes sellers liable for damages to the family of an habitual drunkard after warning.
Mayor Grace of New York appoints Mrs. Mary Nash Agnew and Miss Grace H Dodge as School Commissioners and they have accepted. The city Chamber moves forward with this public education action and new leadership.
The Baltimore American reports on a man living with a broken neck and notes hope for Free Trade Morrison. The item blends a medical crisis with political optimism, reflecting local concerns and personalities of the era.
Ex President Chester A. Arthur died on November 18 1886 following cerebral apoplexy likely worsened by Brights disease. The report details his last days including meals and movements, medical response, burial at Albany Rural Cemetery, and a near legendary career from Vermont schooling to New York law and politics.
A Republican newspaper lauds its national reach and quality in war stories editorials and features. The Tribune offers subscriber premiums including a winter Book of Open Air Sports aimed at young men seeking a sound mind in a sound body, with a prospectus on page four.
In a Harvard address, CarveR Weapell notes Holmes used daintiest while a Boston paper labeled it dirtiest. The Autocrat rejects the synonyms and actions, while the Ledger comments on Mr Bax ter’s abdominable will as printers face criticism.
Chauncey F. Black, described as "the son of his father," voices feeling betrayed by peers after a loss. He cites a lack of votes as the primary reason for his defeat, accusing his own people of undermining him.
Charbes Francis Apams of Boston died on the 21st after a decade of gradual mental decline. He was 79 years old.
A historical argument frames the Republican party as the real labor party, contrasting it with the Democrats. It claims free soil, free men, and free speech propelled railways and growth, while condemning Democratic ties to wealth, corruption, and heavy taxation on workers.
An agent of a British worsted firm in Toledo says Halifax trade is strong in Canada but Detroit and Chicago orders vanish as American manufacturers undercut due to tariffs. He claims wages of 5 to 8 dollars weekly in contrast. He urges tariff removal to boost fortunes. Senator Cameron and Gen Sheridan rode to Winchester on horseback. crowds greeted him more calmly than in a prior visit.
Ex-President Hayes turns six in a playful note while President Cleveland begins drafting his annual message. Bartholdi honored with a Dakota post office ceremony. National League awards 1886 title to Chicago and admits Pittsburgh. Emperor William's 80th army anniversary celebrated. custom says he joined at age ten in 1807. Vermont bills oleomargarine signage in hotels and restaurants. Johann Strauss promotes inaudible piano fortissimo. Pennsylvania Railroad demands fair wages for Pullman porters to end tipping. Concord dispatch reports Governor Currie’s Thanksgiving proclamation boycotted by ministers for lacking a supreme being. Cleveland proclamation read instead.
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