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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1873
Page
2
The letter criticizes G V N Yates and H C regarding alleged statements on paralysis and party support. It questions Yates presence, training with the company, and timing of letters dated September 7 and October 3, suggesting manipulation and misrepresentation in the Ledger office.
A scolding editorial accuses a newspaper editor of betraying Democracy by abusing colleagues and seeks decency. It condemns a "carpet bagger" insult to gray haired Democrats and urges accountability for a Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention with many absent members and wasted public funds.
The piece reflects on local party dynamics in Warren County. It notes Moore leaving the county and Fuellhart entering show business, critiques past electoral choices, and predicts a strong Allen majority at the upcoming Assembly election, suggesting Fuellhart may avoid public appearances.
The Scranton Republican rebukes Democratic papers for alleging defalcations in the State Treasury. It cites John Orvis of Centre County who visited Harrisburg to inspect books yet declined further inquiry, arguing Democrats know their charges are false and would fail under examination.
The Oil City Derrick notes narrowly divided support for a Peoples ticket in Warren County. GOP candidate G W Allen of Tidioute faces Democrat Fuellhart after Judge Yates withdraws. Allen remains favored, and Fuellhart is described as a weak challenger who will likely be defeated.
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports a Supreme Court move on October 7 to compel Auditor General Harrison Allen to allow inspection of monthly State Treasurer reports. A petition by Dauphin County Democrats sought a mandamus, but the court set a rule returnable on the 17th, delaying immediate action and prompting a heated public exchange with The Patriot.
The Warren Ledger questions Warren obtaining the Insane Asylum as the Governor has not accepted the commissioners report. The Titusville Herald notes the Ledger’s view may reflect internal wishes, while Allen completed the bargain for the Commissioners. The Governor avoids interfering, and the Attorney General’s legal opinions on titles are delayed due to his absence in Honesdale.
The Buffalo Express argues the Democratic Party is past its prime and dying slowly across states. It cites Iowa Mississippi Wisconsin Minnesota and New York as examples of decline with waning enthusiasm and failed conventions.
Movements report hopeful conditions in the East West and South with minimal impact in North Carolina. Banks remain open and lending continues. Charleston asks federal aid to deposit 500000 for exchange purchases in New York. Reading and Buffalo show calm markets, Cincinnati Chicago and other cities feel no major distress.
Senators Morton Carpenter Anthony and Bayard report progress on plans to abolish the Electorial College and elect President by direct popular vote. They discuss district voting with two statewide votes, applicability to Vice President, and congressional power to oversee elections and tribunals. Other death or resignation scenarios noted.
A Pottsville dispatch reports heavy early snow across Schuylkill and neighboring counties with up to eight inches in places. Kingston and Hazleton also saw cold conditions and light snow, affecting rail service on the N Y Kingston and Syracuse line. In Kingston a reader named Mr Elmore cleared 31 years of arrears and paid ten years ahead for himself and twelve for his mother.
Washington correspondent for the Chicago Tribune reports the naval fund in the first instance was given to Jay Cook & Co through an intrigue involving two women in public life who acted as actresses.
The article extols Perry J. Shearman as a honest energetic Republican candidate for Sheriff. It recalls his family’s good conduct and service, urges Lincoln and Grant supporters to vote for him, and warns the opposition aims to defeat him on the upcoming Tuesday.
The Titusville Herald argues Republicans are the true reformers while Democrats threaten restoration of old plundering practices. It extols General Grant for upholding constitutional authority, resisting emergency overreach, and maintaining civil law after the war.
A large Philadelphia Republican gathering on the 3d instant led by Morton M Michae l featured speeches from Benjamin H Brewster John W Forney and others. Resolutions endorsed state county and city nominees and pledged united support. The piece notes Philadelphia ranks remain strong and urges Warren County Republicans to do their duty. The New York Herald credits Grant with guiding the panic's end while praising business caution and press moderation.
Reported adventure details a patched balloon piloted by Professor Donaldson and companions from New York toward Europe. They aimed to catch an easterly current but encountered a violent storm near Canaan Connecticut. One passenger jumped, others landed safely. the balloon remained aloft.
A Friday morning blaze leveled the hotel and three dwellings in Carland. The report notes a later mention of bond purchases by the Government and interest savings, plus various items about Pendleton and a Gatling gun test with high hit rate at long range.
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