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Newspaper

Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1884

Page

2

Warren names Henry Brace and W J Alexander for offices

Henry Brace of Warren seeks register and recorder. W J Alexander of Warren seeks county commissioners.

Henry Brace Warren

Our Local Ticket for November Party Cites Key Races

The piece names Luman B. Wood of Grand Valley as 27th district representative on the ticket and urges Republicans to vote for Blaine and Logan. It endorses Osborne for Congressman-at-Large, Mackey for the district seat, Brace for Assembly, Captain W. J. Alexander for Register and Recorder, George H. Higgins for District Attorney, Michael Crocker and Theodore L. Putnam for County Commissioners, Nelson P. Curtis and W. O. Martin for Auditors, Geo. A. Walkley for Jury Commissioner, and Summerfield Warner for Trustee, urging broad GOP support and unity.

Luman B. Wood Grand Valley Blaine Logan Osborne Luzerne County Warren Erie Venango C. W. Mackey Scott Henry Brace Harrisburg Andrews Commonwealth Michael Crocker Brokenstraw Theodore L. Putnam Pine Grove Nelson P. Curtis Conenango W. O. Martin Elk Curtis Martin Geo. A. Walkley Summerfield Warner Freehold Warren Academy Capital County

Price of Democrats Traced to Two Dollar Bills

The Ledger comments on Ohio election results noting two hundred thousand dollars in two dollar bills entered the state last week to influence voters. It claims the money bought Democrats, implying a tariff law influence and marking two dollars per man as the price.

The Ledger Ohio

Blaines and Clevelands Clash Over Tariff Views

The piece contrasts Blaine and Cleveland with Blaine engaging the public on tariff policy while Cleveland avoids addressing it. It frames the dispute as a repeat of the enduring battle between courage and cowardice, principle and policy, Republicanism and Democracy as seen by the Philadelphia Press.

Blains Cleveland Blaine

Ohio returns spark rival papers in Blaine race

The Philadelphia Times and New York Herald publish conjectures on Ohio returns claiming Blaine is defeated. The Times shows disarray while the Herald has drifted into confusion, reflecting partisan battle over early results.

Tue Phila. Times N. Y. Herald Ohio Blaine Times Herald of Late

Quote on Civil Rights by James G. Blaine

A historical civil rights quotation emphasizes that every American citizen must daily enjoy personal and civil rights regardless of wealth status race or naturalization.

James G. Blaine

Temperance groups back Cleveland against Blaine

The whisky and brewers associations with their periodicals oppose Blaine and favor Cleveland, urging temperance supporters to vote accordingly.

Whisky and Brewers Associations Blaine Cleveland

Blaine Electric Light Clarifies Taxation for Public Use

The Blaine electric light project clarifies that charges are tariffs for public purposes, not burdensome taxes. Officials emphasize revenue use and municipal benefit.

Blaine

Garfield's Advice Sparks Young Voter Debate

The slogan echoes a classic quote urging new voters to align with prevailing winning issues and stay on the winning side of political discourse. It frames youth engagement as a choice between opposition and momentum in civic contests.

Garfield

Ohio Forecasts and West Virginia Doubtful in Ohio electoral drift

The article reports Ohio swinging toward Republicans with a net majority over 18 000 for the Congressman and large leads for state offices while West Virginia remains narrowly Democratic. It notes October gains point to a larger anticipated November victory and suggests the Democrats may lose the state.

Ohio Robinson Board of Public Works Hoadly Foraker West Virginia

Blaine Outlines Republican Creed Four Key Doctrines

James G Blaine states the Republican party's creed includes peace with the world, broad commercial expansion, support for American industry, and protections for all citizens. He says the party governs under these policies and submits to the judgment of the American people, asserting victory or defeat rests on these principles.

Tuk Republican Party Republican Party James G. Blaine

Erie businessmen oppose W L Scott bid for Congress

A coalition of over two hundred Erie business men denounces W L Scott for a suspected bribery driven bid for Congress and pledges strong support for Capt Mackey. An organized club and public address signal broad opposition and planned activity.

Ous Erie City W. L. Scott Congress Capt. Mackey

Scott’s past furor against foreigners sparks old charges

Evrie Dispatch rebuts the claim that Scott’s Know Nothing era was long ago. It notes Scott accused Hon. Orange Noble and hunted in Erie and Crawford counties to prove the offense, then sought office herself. The editor argues the issue remains current as Scott now seeks office.

Scott Hon Orange Noble Erie Crawford Evrie

Dems Share Early Ohio Hopes Then Parade In Victory Buzz

Democrats in Buffalo predicted no victory in Ohio yet their groups lit up the streets in celebration as initial returns showed Democratic gains. By around eleven, Blaine and Logan supporters took to the streets, replacing the earlier cheers for Cleveland and Ohio.

Buffalo Ohio Cleveland Blaine and Logan

Newark City Election Sparks Gop Victory Margin

Newark New Jersey last Tuesday saw Republicans win their ticket by about 1500 votes while the city government remains Democratic. Both parties claim strength as they brace for a likely fierce statewide contest with high organization on both sides.

Newark N. J

Valuation figures compare Democracy and Republican rule

The text notes country property valuation rising from fourteen thousand millions under Democrats to forty four thousand millions under Republicans. It questions returning to old rule versus maintaining Republican prosperity.

Political barb in the era of Blaine Garfield and Lincoln

A historical snippet recalls how political mudslinging against Blaine drew parallels with attacks on Garfield and Lincoln, noting triumph despite abuse. It argues abuse can fail to defeat strong leaders and cautions that mudslinging does not always win.

Blaine Garfield Lincoln

Maine and Ohio voters misled by press claims prove unreliable

The passage argues that men misled by the New York Times and other papers about Blaine's unpopularity in Maine and Ohio will soon doubt the rest of the press. It labels these reports as a sample of a broader pattern of falsehoods.

Tur N. Y. Times Blaine Maine Ohio

No Change Needed, Voters Told by GOP Ruler

A political message asserts twenty four years of Republican rule produced prosperity and questions why voters should change leadership. The speaker argues stability and continued policy success justify staying the course. The remark frames the current era as uniquely prosperous under GOP leadership.

Republican Party

Grant Advises James G. on Political Pressure

General U. S. Grant messages James G. about abuse from the Tory faction and asserts they will still elect him, reflecting tensions in the political scene and leadership expectations.

Tory Gen. U. S. Grant James G. Blaine

Carl Schurz Rally Echoes Boost Republican Gains

In every Ohio city where Carl Schurz spoke, Republican candidates saw gains. The veteran reformer’s speeches appear to energize party support as election efforts continue.

Ohio Carl Schurz Carl

Temperance Bias Shapes 19th Century Party Lines

A discussion argues temperance favors align with the Republican party. Prominent reformers urge Blaine and Logan support, urging St John withdraw to avoid helping pro-saloon Democrats. Gov St John resists, temperance advocates caution against fracturing votes. Rev Warren defends prohibition while urging caution against Belle Blaine allegations.

St. John Theodore D. Woolsey New Haven Friends of Temperance Gov. St. John Republican Party Democratic Party Gov. St John Dr. Warren Christian Advocate Mr. Blaine Mulligan Blaine

Reformer's Moral Reform Questioned in Cleveland Tale

The Cleveland Herald questions Grover Cleveland's reformer label, noting he drew pay as Erie county sheriff for more days than a calendar year and paid only 160.12 in county taxes over his life. It cites 1883 personal property taxes, a governor’s remission fight, and a library levy before payment.

Buffalo Grover Cleveland Erie County New York Cleveland Albany Cleveland Herald

Cleveland blamed for Democratic defeat in Warren

A Warren Democrat tells a reporter that Cleveland caused the party’s losses in Ohio and nationally. He cites Carlisle’s Speaker win and Grover Cleveland’s nomination as keys, accusing Cleveland and his advisers of silencing free speech to secure defeat.

Warren Ohio Cleveland N. Y Carlisle House Grover Cleveland

St John Prohibitionists urged to win amid party rift

The piece notes Democratic factions and pro liquor rhetoric from Cleveland and August trade journals. It questions whether St John supporters will be cheated as Democrats reportedly push pro liquor positions against prohibition.

St. John Brewer's Journal Cleveland Democratic Party

Reform rhetoric on Sheriff Cleveland's pay and attendance

The speaker notes Sheriff Cleveland collected pay for 863 days of court attendance in a single year in addition to deputy service fees. They argue reform is needed, questioning how any official can claim a full year of work plus extra compensation and suggesting reform advocates promise better oversight.

Cleveland

Democraticsplit in 20th district with Curtin and Hail nominated

In the 20th Congressional district Clearfield and Centre Democrats withdrew to back Curtin. Elk Clinton Union and Mifflin counties nominated J. E. P. Hail of Elk. Republicans offered no nomination and two Democrats remain in the race.

Clearfield Centre Curtin Elk Clinton Union Mifflin J. E. P. Hail

Solid South Dominates Democrats If They Win

The speaker warns the solid South would govern if the Democrats win. He questions whether the people desire such a shift, asserting strong opposition to the change.

American Foreign Policy Aims for Peace and Friendship

A statement advocating that U.S. policy abroad be broad and inclusive, prioritizing peace, friendship, and commercial engagement as core aims, reflecting James G. Blaine's vision of diplomacy.

James G. Blaine

Generals Sought for Vice Presidency in War Context

A Des Moines Register editorial urges choosing a celebrated general over a cowardly Copperhead for the vice presidency, arguing for ability and honor in wartime leadership. The piece contrasts courage with treachery, appealing to patriotic sentiment.

Copperhead Des Moines Register

Cleveland Stays Behind Desk as Avalanche Looms

A cautious analyst remains at his desk as warnings mount about a large avalanche. Officials urge caution and preparedness for potential disruptions in the region.

Mourning lines and rail prices from the era

A mix of quotes and notes: Rev Dr Storrs discusses Grover Cleveland, Winfield Hancock’s lament, and forgiveness. The Philadelphia steamers are sold to Red Star line. Dr Mary Walker’s pledge to kiss any voter for Belva Lockwood, and Will Cameron’s Brooklyn marriage. New York rail rate war lowers fares to Buffalo and Chicago. Baseball finishes with Providence champs, others closely following. Mets win in the American Association.

Dr. Storrs Grover Cleveland Tere Europe Philadelphia Red Star Line Mary Walker Belva Lockwood Lockwood M. Cameron Brooklyn Betsey Prorte New York West Shore Buffalo Chicago Providence Boston Cleveland Detroit Columbus

Vanderbilt Cross Switches to Republican Faith

Vanderbilt Cross a New York capitalist returned from Europe where he says English and European press backed free trade and Cleveland. He now declares he is a Republican and supports James G. Blaine for president, urging Americans to rule themselves and denounce foreign meddling. He notes many former Democrats now support Blaine and calls for a strong show of national unity on election day.

Europe Vanderbilt Cross New York N. Y. Tribune Cleveland James G. Blaine Blaine

Error of Prohibitionists on Federal Jurisdiction

The Philadelphia North American argues Prohibitionists err on federal power over spirits and malt liquors. It says organic law is supreme and federal authority cannot prohibit production, with custom preceding statutes and tax policy legitimizing the industry.

Mr. St. John Phila United States

Prospect of Blaine and Logan Victory In Ohio Boosts Party

In New York last Wednesday Republicans celebrated Ohio results. Elkins predicted a 40,000 plurality for Blaine and Logan in November and anticipated GOP wins in New York New Jersey and Connecticut. He said the National Committee would press to carry several Southern states with help from previously Democratic-leaning Southern figures.

New York Ohio Elkins Blaine Logan New Jersey Connecticut National Committee

Ohio Republicans hail Tur victory over Frank Hurd

Republicans call Tur's win over Frank Hurd in Ohio a sufficient victory for the day, signaling momentum for the party in the region.

Tur Frank Hurd Ohio

Cleveland Described by The Times as Politically Dishonest

The 1883 New York Times called Cleveland a political blind man and warned of desperate hardihood. It accused him of authorizing public robbery, yielding to pressure, seeking public distrust, swindling creditors, and backing infamous jobs for a political gang. It labeled him a low priced reformer and parochial statesman.

Hardihood

Blaine and Logan Club president shot in Lacrosse riot

F A Burton, Blaine and Logan club president, was shot dead as Republicans formed in Main street parade. A mob demanded his killer Scotty be lynched. Sheriff and posse held them back. By nightfall the jail was stormed, the prisoner hanged from a tree in the court yard as a so called righteous execution. Mitchell reportedly planned further killings. an inquest was ordered with no prosecution expected.

Lacrosse Wis F. A. Burton Blaine and Logan Club Scotty Main Street Court House Yard Wisconsin la Crosse Mitchell

Suits and Overcoats Offer Bargains at Local Outlet

The Suits are priced $3 to $4 below regular rates and Overcoats $1 to $4 under competing stores. Moderate income shoppers can save by inspecting these goods and considering the offers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warren Mail Jan. Jas. G. Blaine Jno. A. Logan Illinois William Lilly James Dobson Calvin Weiss Edwins. Stuart John Mundell Wm.j.mclaughlin Edmund L. Levy Joseph B. Artemus Horace A. Beale Alfred Fackenthall Isaac McHose Jas. P. Wickersham Samuel B.thatcher John Seaboldt, Jr Daniel Edwards P. W. Shearer Lane E.S. Osborne Charles W. Mackey Venango Co Assembly W.J. Alexander Theodore L. Putman George H. Higgins Conewango W.O. Martin Eirk George A Walkley Buckeye State the Ledger Winfield Hancock Grover Ouse and Warren County Warren Hotel Alexander Wallace John Nelson Adam Smith Curt Love Jacob Davis J. A. Brechwoldt Levi Pierce James R. Hamilton Wm. M. Major Kenneth English W.S. Harris D. B. Toby Orris Hall H. D. Young J. D. Conroy R.S Israel Conrath Estate J. A. Thompson T. Gilmore Same Genevieve B. Roberts L. B. Hoffman J. J. Richard E. A. Allen Warren Savings Bank P. E. Morse David Holt S. E. Walker Et al Lake Bros L. Emery Jr. & Co M. B. Dunham Z. Mickle J. M. Wardwell S. R. Morrison Perry C. Woodard A. H. Griffin H. A. Jamieson & Co Scire Facias W. H. Copeland Anchor Oil Co John and Alex. McWilliams William M. Keck David Dale Thomas Kervin Court of Common Pleas Wm. M. Keck Wm. D. Brown A. D J. A. Weible S. H. Brians Arren County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania P. Yorke County of Glade To Warren Co Ino Alex, McWilliams Wm. D Warr Auaarasa S. H. Brraas EK. A. Allen Bell Brother Johnson & Siegefried Whnson & Siegeried Iety Haen Arren CO Adam Reid County of Warren McWilliams Kervin BE. A. Allen Arren Edgar Woodin H. Brians Tae Geo. P.orr & CO Gross & Bro Stewart L. G Noyes Wells & Noyes T. S. Messner 4, CO Allegheny Bridge Company A. G. Hertzel Et Ies Warren, Pa Sid Elk Gas Company Warren Light and Heat Company Warren Pa Pine Grove Gas Company the Keystone Clothing Merchant Tailoring Co Pittsburgh Combination Clothing Company Aateint Sol. Cohn Carver House Warren, PA
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