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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1875
Page
2
E Barnes of Sheffield named for Auditor replacing Henry Baxter while Henry Gaunt of Sugar Grove named for Trustee of Warren Academy. W W Wilsour serves as Chairman.
A Republican meeting will be held at the Court House in Warren on Tuesday evening October 26 1875. Hon Edward McPherson Clerk of the House of Representatives in Washington and Hon G W Scofield of Warren are expected to speak with perhaps others. McPherson is described as an able candid and interesting talker and Scofield as well known at home and abroad. Let every voter attend and hear the truth.
A Republican political notice urges voters in Warren County to back Hartranft, Rawle, and a strong county slate. It praises Capt. Alexander for recorder qualifications, supports Wheelock and Dunham for commissioners, and endorses Wm. Schnur for district attorney with Spencer and Barnes for county accounts.
The Ledger signals a light week with little material and avoids heavy coverage of Ohio setbacks. It leans on editorials from the New York Sun and Philadelphia Times and fills space with general mudslinging, a favored tactic of the editor.
The first Centennial train left Buffalo last Wednesday morning with six Pullman cars and a locomotive. About one hundred merchants and editors rode aboard and were entertained by Philadelphia merchants, inspected the Centennial grounds, and arrived back in Buffalo Friday morning.
Tur Valley residents urge election of Capt Alexander for Register and Recorder. They praise his prompt front line service and call for votes to back his bid in the county race.
A voter appeal urging support for Dunham and Wheelock with emphasis on faithful honesty and experience. The statement promotes the two candidates as capable commissioners.
A letter argues Warren County's tax payments per taxable prove fiscal prudence under Commissioners Wheelock and Dunham. It contrasts per taxable costs with other counties, cites Elk Clearfield and Schuylkill data, and warns against anti-incumbent schemes while attacking Democratic promises.
The piece argues moderates worry prohibition zeal leads to hypocrisy and loss of governability. It urges temperance voters to compare Gov Hartranft and Cyrus Pershing, noting Pershing lacks clear temperance record and the Republican party’s mixed stance on prohibition. It cites Harper’s Weekly on prohibition tickets and urges a pragmatic path within major parties.
The text defends Carl Schurz against Tre Ledger’s accusation of bribery, praising Schurz as a highly esteemed German-American statesman and noting that Germans across parties reject such attacks.
Official tallies from 76 counties put Hayes ahead with 9 549 votes while 12 counties report authentic returns. Olebillallen attends the rag baby's funeral and Sam Carey remains missing since the election. Wallace campaigns statewide for currency to spur business.
A commentary argues that the Republicans favor a strong gold-backed dollar valued at 100 cents, while the Democrats would set the paper dollar at 50 cents or less. It asks laboring men to consider which party serves their interests.
Lulu trotted against Goldsmith Maid at Rochester Park for a $2000 purse. The first heat finished in 2:16, second in 2:143, and third in 2:16, marking the best three heats recorded.
A political quip likens modern election forecasts to Noahs ark tale. It suggests Democrats mocked apocalyptic rain then and now, warning they may drown amid Ohio and Pennsylvania election tensions if misjudgments persist.
A narrow political appeal urges voters to reject exchanges of votes and to support the entire Republican ticket to ensure a decisive outcome. It frames voting as loyalty to a full slate rather than individual measures and emphasizes rejecting bargaining over ballots.
A political column criticizes the Democratic Party for mishandling power after gains in the prior year. It cites internal dissension, recalls figures like Gov. Fenton and Carl Schurz, and argues Republicans may rebound. The piece urges voting for Dunham and Wheelock to watch over the Rouse estate.
The message urges voters to devote the day on November 2 to support the Republican platform of honest government, honest money, and honest men, framing it as a full day of civic action.
A political appeal praises our county choice of a Register and Recorder candidate. The message urges support for William J. Alexander to continue the good selections in local governance.
A ministerial friend from Ohio warns Rev. Browne that extra temperance votes could aid liquor interests and urges withdrawal or support for the Republican ticket. The letter cites Ohio results, urges temperance voters to back Hartranft's party, and calls for nationwide resolve to defeat reform opponents.
In California a Republican tide aided a large victory for Carr at the Superintendant of Public Instruction race on the 20th. The Nursery magazine is advertised at 1.60 dollars yearly and ships to Boston readers. A single scull race near Pittsburgh on October 16 for 1000 dollars and Americas championship saw Evan Morris beat Henry Coulter by a boat length.
The President appoints ex Senator Zack Chandler of Michigan as Secretary of the Interior replacing the resigned Delano. Dem papers oppose him, preferring Jeff Davis. Local voters hear a push for Wheelock as County Commissioner and support for Dunham. Sugar Grove remains a focal point. Lloyd and Barnes receive auditor and Spencer support. new license law bans liquor sales on election days.
During the second week of October Philadelphia exports were 680 835 and imports 1 604 904. The balance of trade is against us and the tariff is too low. Rich Americans buy luxuries abroad while home shops shut. France tariffs to protect industry. we should too and strengthen protections. Free trade Democracy weakens labor.
A Pennsylvania Keystone Club was organized Oct 11 at the Grand Central Hotel in Denver with over fifty Pennsylvanians signing the roll. Officers include President General Harrison Allen of Warren County and First Vice President James Connor of Pittsburgh. The executive committee plans to secure a room to store Pennsylvania papers and foster social gatherings for Keystone State residents.
A New York Times correspondent in Ohio cites three main factors behind the surprising result. Old line Republicans voted, Germans returned to the GOP, and workingmen rejected inflationist arguments, voting for hard money after studying the financial issue and voting on principle.
Gov. Hartranft's Tunkhannock speech explains why he signed the local option repeal. He says the people’s will, as expressed by elected legislators, guides his actions and he respects that will over duties as chief executive.
Laona New York July 28 1872 bilious nervous weak stomach disorder nightly unrest incapacitated for business tried many medicines before using Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic. After initial discomfort improvement grew steady and permanent as cleansing and restoration progressed, leading to full health and strength.
Russia to be represented at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. The Palace Hotel in San Francisco opened to the public on Saturday night. Ohio canvass era features about six thousand speeches and heavy wind. Bradford Oil Region outputs 325 barrels daily with a pipeline to Olean planned. A poor child’s funeral in Pennsylvania on November 2 marks a poignant note in local affairs.
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