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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1884
Page
2
For Assembly Henry Brace of Warren and for Register and Recorder W. J. Alexander of Warren are listed as candidates in the local ticket or official slate. The brief item records their names and Warren connection without further details.
A letter warns Warren County Republicans of a planned visit by Mr. Scott’s white hatted brigade. The crowd will be given a free train from Erie and a lavish display described as a campaign gimmick. The writer condemns the effort to sway local voters and urges sticking with their party and candidates.
The letter writers Howe McCalmont and Warner support Capt Mackey’s military record. Col McCalmont testifies he was vigilant intelligent and brave, adding credibility to the claim. The piece argues voters should trust these union men who served with him and know his character.
The piece notes both parties push hard for a win in Ohio with a Republican victory possible if Democratic repeaters avoid their usual rascality. The author says results will not be ready for release the same week due to going to press a day early.
James G. Blaine declares polygamy incompatible with national sanction or toleration by admitting a community as a state. He argues the practice cannot be accepted within the United States.
The speaker asserts the solid South stands with Cleveland, while condemning limits on free voting. The Republican party is pledged to extend universal vote rights and ensure every ballot is counted fairly wherever a voter resides.
Norristown Herald notes Sam Ranpaurt campaigns in Ohio and West Virginia saying Henderson is standing fatigue of canvassing well but looks thin. The head of the ticket appears thick and the exchange hints that truthfulness in Republican papers is questioned.
A quotation from Gen. U. S. Grant warns James G. Blaine that backing Grover Cleveland would restore the solid South to power in Washington. The speaker urges readers not to dodge the issue, accusing political opponents of abusing voters.
Henry Ward Beecher criticizes James G Blaine amid rising rhetoric. The public confrontation fuels optimism about Beecher's political influence and supporters.
Society drama set in the South during the war shown at Library Hall tonight. Bell Bros Grand Dry Goods Emporium announces new goods arriving daily.
Historically dated letters from Major H J Howe and Col John S McCalmont defend Captain C W Mackey 10th Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteers against slanders. The documents recount service in the Army of the Potomac at Antietam Gettysburg and other actions and attest to his bravery discipline and merit. They include support from Gen A J Warner and a formal petition to President Lincoln for restoration after dismissal.
A Buffalo dispatch reports Western New York Prohibitionists plan to back Blaine, with five-sixths of St. John's followers supporting a straight Republican vote. Prominent Prohibition workers say the move will bring 1200 to 1500 votes for Blaine and influence county followers to unite for the Republican ticket.
The Indianapolis Sentinel editor draws Democratic ire after attacking Mrs. Blaine. A Terre Haute Democrat reply brands the Sentinel’s stance as moral bankruptcy and promises only a “friendly mention” for a marked copy, condemning the editor’s rhetoric.
James G Blaine outlines four core Republican tenets: peace with the world, commercial expansion, support for all American industry, and protection for every citizen at home or abroad. He says the party guides government and submits to the people's judgment, promising victory or defeat on these principles.
The record notes Hendricks voting in Congress for land grants while 50,000,000 acres were given to the Northern and Union Pacific railways with Democratic support. It mocks Democratic papers for praising a Copperhead candidate for Vice President and critiques Republican profligacy.
Whittier asserts the Republican party needs no defense and calls for full citizenship rights for all. The editorial urges prudent bets, warning Cleveland men to avoid losses as the Phila Times comments on current financial caution.
Quote from James G Blaine highlights agriculture as the top consideration in tax reforms. Prominent local ad notes fine shirts and collars at American Steam Laundry with P. Andrews as agent.
The Dispatch argues against Democratic offers to trade Cleveland and Hendricks for Scott votes and predicts a Republican victory. It cites past defeats of Scott in 1866 and 1876, asserts Mackey's rising prospects, warns readers to refuse trading, and urges unity for the Republican ticket led by Blaine.
A large audience in Masillon Ohio hears James G Blaine argue for the protective tariff. He touts Ohio as a major manufacturing and agricultural state and urges voters to support tariff policy to keep national prosperity growing.
The Erie county writer Chas Stow hails Scott while previously he helped defeat Scott as a Chicago delegate and later opposed him, arguing that leadership by such figures would ruin the Democratic party. The note ends with a quirky aside about a play’s wholesome message and a demand for Shedd's Little Mandrake Pills.
Harry Lacy and Miss Edna Carey star in the Planter's Wife show tonight. Public debt dropped by 12 047 039 in September. Gen LoGAN visited Philadelphia last Wednesday with a grand reception. Seton Coast has gone to Iowa to stump for the country. The next National W C T U session will be in St Louis on Oct 22 23 24 and 25. Senator Morr of Vermont is the oldest in age and in office. Connecticut adopts biennial legislature. Ladies visiting Gov Cleveland were accompanied by husbands, say Buffalo despatches. Irv Butler loses any chance by attacking brass bands at meetings. JupGer TourGer's Continent and the Christian at Work align against Cleveland. New York Times loses 20000 subscribers deserting Republicans. Lacrosse injuries mount in Toronto. Paper dealers warn of price rises due to rag import restrictions. The World’s Centennial Exposition opens in New Orleans Dec 1, six months, drawing global attention. Supremes to hear driven well patent case with Col Nelson W Green linked to the device.
The passage contrasts 1860 as a slaveholding era with 1884 progress, noting slave freedom and equal ballot rights. It cites national debt and property values, railroad expansion, and foreign trade growth from 1860 to 1884, with population increases and factory counts.
Bell Bros. advertise as the only authorized agents for Broadhead dress goods in Warren County. They announce a fine new line of colors just received and urge customers to visit. Aker's Blood Elixir refunds price if it fails to relieve skin or blood disorders, with a new discovery noted. Shedd's Excelsior Cough Syrup promoted as essential travel companion. A. W. Morck.
The notice promotes overcoats priced far below comparable outlets as a bargain. It emphasizes substantial savings compared with any other merchant and invites customers to compare prices while stocks last.
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