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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1885
Page
2
The New York Herald attacks Hitt as a loyal gang ally unfit for governor while urging voters to back Davenport for honest service. The piece notes October elections and compares timing across states, forecasting a national move toward unified election days.
A Ohio stump speech by Boss Hewset provokes Democratic banter over a Sher mans face remark. The piece questions Democratic silence on Fitz Hugh Lee and Confederate symbols, while noting a rainy Tuesday in Ohio and Republican turnout, urging Warren county to rally behind the GOP.
A Philadelphia journal rebukes Democratic slander about Col. Quay’s war record while praising his courage. It notes Day’s hostile stance to the Union and cites Quay’s six day pre Fredericksburg resignation followed by battle return and general orders acclaim.
The Washington Post reports the President will travel to New York to vote in the state election, casting for Hill, then return to Washington within four days. Secretary Manning and Colonel Lamont accompany him to vote at their homes. The piece notes a clerk risking dismissal as an offensive partisan for voting or contributing to a party they prefer.
The piece recalls Democratic attacks on Mr. Blaine over his alleged stock gains while in office including Little Rock investments. It then notes Attorney General Garland acknowledging a million and a half dollars in telephone stock valued by his government position, with claims he did not pay for it.
The Oxp Colonel Dick Coulter refuses the Pension Agent job for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Record notes a common soldier sentiment that those who returned with the most wounds prefer business to politics.
An advert argues ventilated rubber boots do not sweat feet and invite trial. The piece notes user praise for performance and hints at political bias against female clerks, with a remark about Congressmen and their allegedly frequent swearing.
C. Meyer Zunick is named Governor of Arizona by the President. He once lived in Philadelphia and has resided in the state for several years. Other applicants were B. F. Hall of Elk county and Morgan R. Wise. During a joint Ohio debate, Gov. Hoadly stated Lincoln died a Democrat, while Judge Foraker rebutted that Lincoln died at the hands of a Democrat.
A note from the border warns that smallpox in Canada worsens financial troubles for defaulters on this side of the line. Borrowers must seek alternative pathways to resolve debts or arrangements.
A jumble of short items reports on fashion with a Roman putt nickname, counts of college women, teacher salaries in the United States, increased life insurance for President Cleveland, a definition by Dr Crosby, Fulton county liquor license price hikes, cremation services near Mt Olivet Cemetery, a surplus female population in Massachusetts, a go West urging line, a Monterey death, a New York court quip, rising interest in the New Orleans Exposition, and Walter Barre and his father's political plans in Augusta.
The Buffalo Times laments Democratic hardships as the Republican party controls the Custom House Post Office and Internal Revenue offices amid a national administration. It argues federal patronage is used to undermine Democratic men and measures in a crucial state race.
The Philadelphia Weekly Press presents a premium list hailed as its finest. It invites readers to purchase a copy and inspect premiums including the World’s Cyclopedia and a one year subscription for 1.75 dollars.
Judge William H. Arnoux of New York declares he is a Republican and abstinence advocate who opposes Prohibitionists and says he will vote for Ira Davenport for governor.
The article notes failed attempts to organize a campaign in Philadelphia against M. L. Quay and cites a Republican victory in Ohio that may discourage Democratic efforts in Pennsylvania and New York.
The Western Union Telegraph Company posted profits of 5700926 dollars for the year ended June 30 1885 with total receipts of 17706833 dollars. The note comments that the firm continues to operate on credit despite the earnings.
Senator Beck introduces a bill to divide Treasury Department duties claiming two occupants can generate more paperwork and revenue than a single administrator. He argues shared oversight increases efficiency and oversight.
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