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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1886
Page
2
A commentator cites Bill Scott boasting that after his speech the President will pressure his party to pass the bill or face repercussions. He claims members who oppose the measure will face a political dilemma and party discipline will be enforced.
A historical note argues that a 2 cent per pound tax on oleomargarine failed to hinder trade. It contends the tax would push manufacturers to raise production and sale, as the product remains profitable at 10 cents versus butter at 30 cents and stamps prove government supervision.
The Republican State Central Committee, after conferees settled the Twenty sixth district nomination on the 6th, awarded it to Dr. W B Roberts of Titusville. The vote stood 74 for Roberts to 3 against. Butler and Mercer candidates pledge support to the ticket. The result is met with good feeling and satisfaction.
Blaine plans a Philadelphia demonstration next Saturday and a Pittsburg meeting on the 20th with General Cameron presiding in Harrisburg. Beaver and other speakers accompany him as supporters travel from this section to the events. Grover’s manners are praised for progress. Frances’s early marriage prompts a tale of family influence.
The piece asks if Scott is running for Congress in Washington or Long Branch and whether he will be absent when needed to claim others' work. It cites Col. Quay as a sharper judge of state politics and notes his belief Beaver’s majority will exceed last year's 40,000-plus margin.
J K P Hall of Elk County wins the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 20th district as Wallace quits. The contest leaves bitterness from a previous bolt against Curtin and faces a strong Labor vote potential in Clearfield Centre Clinton areas. Republicans lie low awaiting any favorable turn, with Gen Patton potentially returning if a Republican can win.
In Erie on October 10 rumors circulated that Armour & Co Chicago dressed beef and butterine makers sent two agents to the congressional district with money to oppose W. L. Scott. A letter to Jos Johnston & Breviliier denied the claim and said Armour & Co. are satisfied with the bill and not seeking its repeal or modification.
The statement notes that every vote by W. L. Scott in Congress supported free trade and opposed protection, urging voters to remember his stance.
The Buffalo Advertiser laments Grover Cleveland’s appointment of Hanlon of Medina as Internal Revenue Collector for Buffalo district. Five thousand Buffalo Democrats assisted his election with $55,000, yet he assigns the post elsewhere, worsening local resentments and perceived ingratitude.
The Philadelphia Times lowers its price from two cents to one cent and the morning papers split between one and two cent rates. The Record North American and Times sell for one cent while the Press Ledger and Inquirer stay at two cents. If rate cuts continue publishers may have to pay readers to take copies.
Our newspaper argues the three year world downturn has ended and a new era of activity and prosperity has begun, supported by several convincing facts cited in the article.
The piece argues the Erie County Republicans should support Mackey for Congress after past disputes. It notes expected large majorities in Warren and Venango counties and predicts Mackey’s renomination and election will vindicate the party’s loyalty and principles.
The Pittsburg Times reports Connecticut town elections on the 4th showed unexpected Republican gains and a sharp drop in Prohibition support. Labor calls fell short of its expected surge, Prohibition faced a complete rout, and New Haven votes were 3000 to 7000 below estimates. Republicans urge national Republicans to stay loyal to the old flag.
Erie Gazette denounces the People's candidate as ashamed for backing an Act of Congress legalizing oleomargarine. It argues pernicious foods should be outlawed, not protected by law, urging voters to oppose the candidate.
Official Vermont election figures show total votes cast at 57 101 with a Republican plurality of 20 520 and an overall majority of 18 317 across the slate.
Garland says he enjoyed staying in Arkansas and believes the public would like to see him stay there longer during his Washington return.
Republicans plan another meeting today in Williamsport as they work to resolve a Congressional deadlock in the McKean district. No agreement reported yet.
The league baseball season closes with Chicago leading the standings. Detroit fought hard but Chicago finishes with ninety wins to thirty four losses, Detroit at eighty seven and thirty six, New York third, Philadelphia fourth, Nationals trailing, Kansas City near them.
The piece notes Europe's drift toward war while hog cholera alarms residents near Wabash Indiana. Wheat prices slide in Chicago with No 2 near a twenty year low. A strike by Chicago packing house workers over a return to the ten hour day began October 8 and involves several thousand workers.
Washington report shows population 58,420,000 with net revenue 336,439,727 and per capita 5.76. Expenditures total 242,483,138 yielding per capita 4.15. Comparison notes 0.06 higher per person revenue and 0.24 lower per person expenditure than last year.
The friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe are alarmed by her health in her 75th year after the death of her husband. She is not confined to the house but goes out only with assistance and infrequent outings.
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