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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1882
Page
2
The article traces Thanksgiving origins in Puritan New England after a harsh famine and relief ships. It notes the holiday's growth to a national observance, blending civic and religious tones. It urges gratitude beyond self, urging care for the poor, and reflects on family gatherings and hope.
Veteran journalist and Albany political power Thurlow Weed died in New York on November 22 1882 at age 85. He shaped the Albany Regency era and guided caucuses and campaigns with sharp wit and influence, leaving a lasting mark as editor of the Albany Journal and a master party manager.
Reports say ex Senator Hendricks was gravely ill with erysipelas and judged to die by top doctors in Indianapolis and Louisville. A country practitioner visiting him claimed only a bite could explain his recovery. The next day he voted the Democratic ticket.
The President last week ordered the removal of Charles Ek Henry, DC marshal, Dr Ain ver postmaster, Myron Ek Parker assistant postmaster for Washington, M D Helm Congressional Record foreman, and George Spencer Union Pacific government director amid charges by the Attorney General and Col Bliss of interfering with the ends of justice in Star Route trials.
The State Supreme Court affirms the lower court, holding only the portion of Standard Oil Company capital stock taxable in Pennsylvania equals the value of property actually in the state. The ruling affects both out of state operations and Pennsylvania corporations doing business elsewhere.
In New York Folger received 545,203 votes while Garfield had 555,544 a deficit of 213,341 but Cleveland saw 536,294 to Hancock 534,511 a gain of 1,783. The result suggests stay at home voters favored Garfield over Folger.
Chairman Cooper argues in the Delaware County American that last election shifts stem from Republican factional fights. He urges leading Republicans to unite their ranks, organize at primaries, and involve all citizens to nominate better candidates. He says leaders should follow the people and warns against Bosses.
Senator Mitchell says the Independent ticket is positive for the Pennsylvania Republican party and cites deeper party management issues over Cameron. He argues unity matters more than any one man and urges Republicans to avoid Democrats taking power while supporting tariff relief and ending internal taxation.
The article notes the State Senate should organize to ensure fair committees. It asserts Senator Lee of Venango is competent for presiding officer and would command unity between factions, promising fair and high quality committee members.
The First Assistant Postmaster General reports Pennsylvania has the most post offices 3596 followed by New York 3042 and Ohio 2542. Illinois 2075 Missouri 1864. Kentucky 1510 North Carolina 1590 Tennessee 1625 Virginia 1834. Illinois has 495 money order offices the highest, New York 392 Ohio 371 Pennsylvania 501.
Joan R Challmers an independent candidate for Congress in Mississippi 2nd district was fairly elected but counted out due to 12 votes cast for J R Chambless The certificate went to Manning the bourbon Democrat Chalmers sued to stop the Secretary from issuing the certificate and will contest the result
Republican rhetoric warns that the Confederacy flag raised in Washington represents free trade slave labor and degraded labor conditions. The piece criticizes the flag’s influence as a threat to the nation’s capital and forecasts hardship for American households within three years per Chicago Inter Ocean.
Official tallies list Pattison as governor with a plurality over Beaver and Stewart and Pettit. In the lieutenant governor race Howard claims a plurality, while Africa leads for internal affairs with Africa's margin over rivals Deep in party lines and totals.
The new Senate results show 31 Republicans and 19 Democrats after November 7 elections. The list includes district by district members such as Handy Smith Nelson Wolverton Ross Keefer Ring Smiley and others across districts 1 through 38 with party affiliations noted.
The Pennsylvan ia results show Brosius as top Republican for Congressman at Large, beating Beaver by about 8,000 while McMichael trails Stewart by under 3,000. Pattison's 40,202 plurality contrasts with Beaver and Stewart totals, and the piece analyzes ratios versus Garfield and Hancock in 1880.
Evangelist Moody sends word by cable that he is not ill. Joseph Cook, the Boston theologian, arrived in Chicago after a world tour. The Weed estate is valued at 1 to 2 million dollars. Four Missouri women send delicacies and flowers to the jailed Frank James. Widespread distress in western Ireland due to famine and potato crop failure. Prosecution of Mormons under the Edmunds Act falters as witnesses flee. Thurlow Weed honored with Latin LL D diplomas. Pension rule favors heirs of missing men after seven years. Women gain eligibility for school offices in several states. Russian translations of American poets rise in esteem. Cody’s Indian tales popular among Russians. Uncle Tom widely read. Topeka honors Mrs Brown with a large reception and tributes from Kansas officials.
Physicians declare the Centennial Port Wine produced and sold by Alfred Sper of New Jersey is safe for medicinal use. They claim it is pure free from medication and more reliable than other Port Wines. Recommended for weakly females and the aged. color from iron-rich shale. For sale by A. W. Morck.
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