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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1873
Page
2
The piece argues that party fidelity is a key element of good government and defends Republicans as faithful stewards of the people. It criticizes calls for “independence” as disloyal and cites historical shifts by the Tribune and Greeley as examples of political opportunism.
Judge Davis pronounces the court sentence in the Stokes trial, declaring mercy exhausted but upholding the statutory penalty. Stokes is confined to Sing Sing prison for four years with hard labor, after friends’ congratulations and court custody transfer. The article also critiques Democratic prospects in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and California, noting weak party strength and limited gains since 1860.
The Constitutional Convention fixed the second Tuesday in December as the voting day for the Constitution. Five commissioners will conduct the Philadelphia city election while regular officers handle the statewide election. The convention adjourned and will reconvene after canvassing returns.
Senator Sherman of Ohio advocates a five thousand dollar salary for Congress, costlier transportation cuts, tax reductions, expenditure retrenchment, and measures to restore paper money to the specie standard.
The piece notes uncertainty over how Mr. Richardson would resume specie payments or move $250,000 to the people without notice. It cites Greeley’s theory that to resume you must resume, applauding the Tribune’s view on its practical application.
Wall Street and financial quarters remain feverish as rumors grow that the Spragues of Rhode Island may be suspended. The family is tied to several banking houses and manufacturers, with assets said to exceed liabilities by about ten million, though realization of funds is uncertain.
The speaker condemns the Constitutional Convention for failing to remove distinctions on race or color from state laws and argues Pennsylvania must progress with the age or keep the Constitution as it is.
Amid this month’s elections Nebraska saw a Republican victory across counties previously Democratic while local officer races favored the party with gains and no Democratic losses reported.
A Cincinnati correspondent describes Memphis suffering from yellow fever with 102 deaths in one day and an estimated 30 000 population, 10 000 fleeing. The epidemic halts business. nurses command high pay as relief efforts rise.
The convention debated a five day adjournment and a Boyd led committee to probe railroad influence. The Pittsburg Evening Telegraph faced requests for names of correspondents, sparking a clash over press access and editorial vindication of prior railroading coverage.
Edward Stokes, who murdered James Fisk Jr., was convicted of manslaughter in the third degree in a New York court and sentenced to four years in prison.
Mr. Van Fassel, postmaster at Conneautville Crawford County, is a defaulter for 1200 dollars. His bondsmen have covered the deficiency. Such a tassel is no ornament to any Post Office.
In Allen County Ohio the home of the Allen county movement voting results show Noyes 1755 Allen 2286 Collins 167 from a total of 4058 votes. Frederick W Seward assists Thurlow Weed with his autobiography and political recollections.
The Erie Observer cites Washington dispatches about Mr. Gr ants father Mr. Dent near recovery prospects and denies rumors of Secretary Richardson's resignation. It argues Democrats gain where they uphold old principles and party organization, while questioning efforts like the Greenley movement to fracture the party.
President Grant and Secretary Richardson refused to loan public funds to stock gamblers. The government agreed to purchase twelve million dollars in United States bonds, a legitimate, profitable transaction. It released currency to aid business men and halted a general panic.
At a stockholders meeting in Puriapeputa on October 29 Thomas A. Scott presided as the California and Texas Railway Construction Company unanimously adopted a resolution to sell first mortgage bonds to its bondholders at low rates to ensure proper completion of the road.
Titusville lawyer J. J. Turner who was sentenced to fourteen years for forging pension papers was pardoned by the president on Saturday. He was severely injured while escaping custody by jumping from a train bound for Allegheny and has lived as a cripple since the incident.
Washington reports that the Treasury plans a large scale coinage of gold and silver to restore specie payments. The Mint Director will coin metals as soon as profitability and convenience allow. The Government will begin paying out silver when coinage is practical.
In the Philadelphia Court of Oyer and Verminer the Malone murder case collided with chaos as a lean man beside the jury drew a concealed dirk and struck at James Kingsmill. The attacker, later identified as Francis Malone’s son, was wrestled down after a struggle with officers and the defendant’s brothers. The courtroom erupted in panic as judges, lawyers, and spectators scrambled amid shattered order.
Massachusetts eyes the Hoosac Tunnel as near completion and the next Legislature may pursue three options: lease the tunnel to a new corporation by consolidating connecting lines, merge those corporations with the State’s interest under mixed management, or purchase the lines and operate as a state line.
San Francisco reports the death of John C Heenan the prize fighter who died of consumption near Rawlings on the Union Pacific Railroad while traveling to San Francisco. In Albany New York Phelps a State Treasury cashier was committed to jail in default of fifteen thousand dollars bail with counsel remarking his chances of bail were as slim as paying the national debt.
New York November 1 Theodore Tilton has been erased from the Plymouth Church roll. Tilton who attended denied church authority due to four years of nonattendance and nonmembership. Beecher said he bears no charges and that differences are amicably settled burying the matter. He criticized ex President Johnson and remarked whistles cannot be made from pig tails.
Reported difficulties in dry goods trade show slight transactions and cautious buying as Claflin & Co. reassures partners. Rob inson of H. B. Claflin says the house will not stop and is solvent. another member states assets far exceed liabilities and calls failure an insult to its supporters.
Washington reports the Treasury Department announces the seventh call for redemption of 520 bonds bearing 162 designation under the 1870 refunding act. Principal and accrued interest are payable at the U S Treasury in Washington on and after February 1, 1874, with interest ceasing on that date.
Wasumerox November 2. The First National Bank of Washington will pay its creditors from present assets about 50 percent in all. A larger dividend depends on the business capacity of Jay Cooke & Co.
A vintage compilation notes two women winning seats in the Wyoming legislature. It also reports a 28 516 piece quilt at the Central Ili nois fair and notes various cultural and political items from the era.
Auditor F Hooker fixed to hear interested parties and distribute funds from the voluntary assignment of Schweiger and A Lothiem to Sigmund Miller. Distribution set for November 4 1873 at 2 PM at the auditor's Warren office. notice dated November 1 1873.
The Register of Warren County announces that the following estates have filed accounts: Robert TH Wiggins as Executor of Stephen Crouch. Christian Smith Guardian of Henrietta Lantz. A Scranton Guardian of Sarah Jane Johnson. G N Parmilee R Brown and Jay J Irvine decedents of Guy Irvine. C istrator of J ed estate. Court to review on December 1 at 2 PM.
Reportedly named Carl Schura is accused of cons and moving through cities including New York Michigan and Missouri during his years in the United States. An exchange labels him a genuine carpet hagger reflecting his peregrinations.
The message proclaims a deep, cash only sale with a full stock of new goods. Prices for prints sheets sugars and dresses are cut to ten cents, drawing shoppers from across the region and prompting neighboring communities to spread the news.
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