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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1877
Page
2
The Pittsburg Gazelle notes a stronger Republican outlook after a week of party meetings. It accuses Democrats of reactionary aims and cites Treasurer and Auditor General candidates aligned with old Democratic principles. It argues voters will back the Republican ticket to oppose costly war claims.
In Baltimore on Wednesday the 2.5 mile endurance race drew crowds as Parole, 4, led by Tom Ochiltree and Ten Broeck, with Parole finishing two lengths ahead of Ten Broeck and Ochiltree. Time 4:37. The upset disrupted Kentucky's premier standing and drew a notable political crowd including Senators Bayard, Cameron, Davis, Beck, and others as Congress adjourned in response.
The President meets with leading Republicans from Pennsylvania and other states and plans for Pennsylvania clerks to return home to vote. He reiterates friendship to the party and explains the order banning office holders from political conventions. Sherman cites the policy in Ohio and the President’s guidance for clerks as a model for all Republicans.
The Boston published Wide Awake children’s magazine is valued at $2 a year and seen by thousands of families as essential. Its articles are praised as good and engravings as meritorious in quality.
The article reports that Congressmen unanimously favor Simon Cameron for a high foreign mission for Pennsylvania though President may favor Wayne McVeigh. It notes doubt in Washington about the nomination and talk of possibly choosing John Welsh of Philadelphia. Decision awaited until after the election.
The Republicans state in 1861 Pennsylvania debt fell from 40 million to 14 million while funding the Civil War. They note the May loan of 8 million drew three to five percent above par and praise Capt. Hart who led the Treasury. They urge voting for Hart as the working man’s candidate in November.
The Democratic State Convention denounces capitalists while nominating a Treasurer candidate tied to questionable corporations. A 1870 bill diverted ten thousand dollars yearly from the Erie road to Milford and Matamoras, with Governor Geary demanding repeal. Amos C. Noyes helped defeat repeal to aid a contractor friend, arguing voters should beware Noyes. Hart is urged as a safer choice.
The tally lists Bishop 261,286. West 239,347. Bond 12,480. Thompson 4,868. Johnson 16,890. Bishop leads West by 21,889 with total votes about 125,000 short of last presidential turnout. Legislature projected 25 Democrats and 10 Republicans. House 71 Democrats 36 Republicans 2 Independents.
Senator Merriman introduces a Senate bill to spell who succeeds the President and Vice President if both die or are removed. The line starts with the Secretary of State, then the Treasury Secretary, or the Postmaster General if needed. The Wilkesbarre Daily notes labor voters in Luzerne County. Governor Hendricks returns from Europe, Governor Tilden arrives. Yellow fever rages in Florida until frost. Actor Edwin Adams dies in Philadelphia last Saturday.
Democratic attacks prompt a brief sketch of J A M Passmore's life and career from the Miner's Journal of Pottsville. Born 1836 in Chester County a Quaker family, he rose from chrome mining to Republican nominee for Auditor General, praised by Chester County Republicans.
Colonel William B. Hart, Republican candidate for State Treasurer, is praised as a representative man and faithful public servant. Raised from clerk to chief clerk of the treasury, he is described as a mechanic turned soldier who earned and kept his post by merit, competence, and honesty. The Tyrone Florald endorses him as tried and true.
The text urges Republican unity on the Southern policy while predicting factional strain. It argues Republicans must vote their convictions, whether for or against the policy, and notes the New York Times advice on handling the dilemma. It also reports lawsuits against the Pennsylvania Railroad for goods lost in a Pittsburg riot, claiming gross neglect amid violent threats.
The editor lauds John M. Harlan of Kentucky as a capable lawyer and leading Republican, noting the appointment from the bar. It mentions political alignments among Tur Refege Anti-Tammany factions and predicts odd alliances in New York politics. The Woodruff Scientific Expedition is delayed to May next year with John Roach planning a new ship. about 300 people, including twenty women, will join.
The article notes General Grant defending American policy against old England by recalling England’s historic protective tariff. It mentions resumed mining work by strikers in the state and reports troops departing as the war ends.
The final coal sale in New York reported an uptick in price. Buyers and sellers noted firmer demand and limited supply guiding the higher level, with prices advancing compared with prior transactions.
Washington scene shimmers as Congress begins a new session on October 1. The city buzzes along Penna Avenue refreshed after recent repaving and busy with traffic. Reports note Southern influence lingering and veteran politics shaping standings. Scribner’s November issue preview highlights Eggleston’s Roxy and other features. local politics celebrate Gen. Harry White and Col. Watson. Ex-Congressman Ross dies in Coudersport after long illness as railroads push capacity to the limit.
The season ends with Boston holding an undisputed lead at 61 wins in 90 games. Louisville is second with 43 wins in 79 games, Chicago third with 41 of 84, Hartford fourth with 37 of 67, and St. Louis fifth with 35 of 78. The Stars of Syracuse top non league clubs with 30 wins in 54, ahead of Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Lowell, last, has 11 wins in 18, nearly matching the Boston pace, beating every league club except Cincinnati.
General Grant meets with President McMahon in Paris and with French officials including Leon Say. McMahon offers to open military establishments and share all military information, Grant accepts the offer. The piece also mentions baldness causes and promotes King's Vegetable Ambrosia as a hair remedy.
The state items report the Order of Forestry spreading in western counties, Pittsburg carrying the heaviest school tax for a city its size, a Black Hills walker arriving in Pittsburg from Forest county, and gas stove incidents causing near suffocations. Erie City Council paid 49.15 for castor oil amid a quip about constipation.
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