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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1884
Page
2
Geo. Wm. Curtis denounces the Democratic party at the Chicago Convention on June 3 as hungry and thirsty, lacking definite principles or a national policy, claiming it fell from power through a conspiracy against human rights and seeks return to power by plunder and spoils.
The Republicans carried Maine by a 15,000 margin on Monday electing the Governor and all four Congressmen with a strong Legislature. The piece predicts further gains in October and a broad victory in November.
A dispatch from Erie reports Greenback, Anti Monopolist and Prohibitionist factions have agreed to back Orange Noble of Erie for Congress if he accepts. Scott once knifed Noble in a State Treasurer race, and Noble may retaliate. Local sentiment hints Scott faces defeat as party allies mock the prospect.
The Treasury Department records an August debt reduction of 8 542 852. The total debt or less cash stands at 1 7 514 094 with 1 216 es 400 as interest bearing. Total treasury cash is 41 041 952 against current liabilities 273 460 411 and an avail cash balance of 141 072 531.
Hon. Simon Cameron states he will vote for James G. Blaine, noting that at eighty six he avoids newspapers and politics but will not change his mind about his chosen candidate. He explains his determination to support Blaine despite his age and public attention.
Henpricks insists he wrote a foolish letter denying Cleveland's resignation. Prominent politicians suspect the wily elder seeks to shift Cleveland from the tail to the head of the ticket.
Jerf Davis denounces pension payments to Union soldiers as offensive favoritism while urging Democratic success to serve both North and South alike. The remark frames a call for national reconciliation and balanced policy.
Massachusetts Republicans last week renominated Gov. Robinson and all state officers. The party predicts large majorities for Blaine and Logan in the upcoming election.
Democrats express mixed sentiment after moving from the New York Sun to the Washington Post, a swap involving a change from about 125000 readers to 8000 in circulation.
Hendricks states withdrawal by Cleveland is too late and predicts the people will remove him in November.
The piece defends Capt. Mackey and attacks the campaign distribution claim against him. It argues his acquittal was fair and cites the Erie Dispatch as false about 1000 Republicans backing Scott. It urges Republicans to oppose Scott and back Mackey for Congress, tying Blaine era politics to party loyalty.
Secretary of the Treasury James G. Folger died at his Geneva New York home on September 4 at 4 45 p m from heart disease. He was 66 and had recently returned home for rest after heavy Washington workloads. Folger’s overwork and judicial approach to routine duties were cited as factors. President Arthur and cabinet were notified. He is the first Treasury secretary to die in office.
Henry B. Anthony senior U.S and Rhode Island senator died at his Providence residence on Sept. 2 at age 69. He edited the Providence Journal since 1838 and had served as governor and senator multiple times. He kept party fidelity and was known as discreet though not notably influential.
Mrs. Abbie L. Marble, employed in the San Francisco post office and sister of Mrs. J. G. Blaine, refutes published claims that Blaine was forced to marry by gunpoint. She states Blaine’s father died in January 1845, never met Blaine, and Stanwood Blaine did not meet him until six years after the death.
The Vermont election shows a Republican majority near 22,000 with little issue driving turnout. Republican votes fell about 12 percent and Democratic about 10 percent. the Legislature, as usual, leans Republican and will elect a U.S. Senator of similar faith and practice.
Sam Randall was re nominated for Congress in the third district for his twelfth straight term. He is the oldest House member in continuous service, surpassed only by Judge Kelly who is one term ahead. Randall champions his constituents and opposed his party’s free trade stance when possible.
At a San Francisco convention the Woman's National Equal Rights party nominated Mrs Belva A Lockwood of Washington for President. On September 3 she sent her letter of acceptance to the convention president. The piece notes Cleveland should pool his issues with Belva.
Patrick Burns a Brooklyn Democrat and Irish American opposes Cleveland saying he can not support him without stultifying himself He urged opposition after voting against the Governor on the Assembly floor last winter Randolph Bicycle Club plans a rink event next Thursday night
Mrs Livermore, a Prohibition advocate, urges women to support the Republican ticket and emphasizes that woman suffrage is needed to secure Prohibition. She criticizes the Prohibition party for sidelining suffrage and argues Blaine or Cleveland offer the best moral leadership.
The New York Independent condemns the reform candidate’s private life as a public matter. It argues a known debauchee is unfit for the presidency and warns of moral decay, Utah polygamy, and harm to youth, church, and state.
The Philadelphia Times criticizes continued attacks on Blaine as wasteful and counterproductive. It argues that reusing old attacks such as Mulligan letters and guano legislation only hardens party lines and fails to sway voters, noting some Republicans oppose Blaine despite the “burnt powder” strategy.
Rev. Edward Carleton of Burton Ohio abandons the Prohibition ticket and urges votes for James G Blaine. He laments Grover Cleveland as a weak opponent and recalls wartime prayers for success while criticizing the Pittsburg convention plank on free ruin and annihilation.
News notes report Tax Continent sold to Mrs Frank Leslie with Judge Tourgee staying as editor. Cassius M Clay spoke in Louisville August 29 denouncing the Democratic party after eighteen years of service. Bishop H M Turner named as first negro to hold D D and LL D. Census volumes march toward 1890. Bank of England cuts discount to two percent. cheap money cited. Saratoga exchange notes women praying for reform while frugal sisters mock.
Judge Woods overruled the Sentinel company demurrer in Blaine v Sentinel and ordered an answer. Defendants plan to file soon, aiming for trial in November or earlier before the election as Blaine’s camp pushes for an earlier date despite distant witnesses.
Postmaster General Key of Tennessee, though a Democrat, declared strong support for James G Blaine. He estimated Tennessee would vote for Blaine by about 20 000 votes, citing Independent collaboration with Republicans to secure an elector, calling the move a sharp trick and predicting a bitter campaign.
The New Orleans Exposition draws press interest nationwide and worldwide. It has expanded from a cotton exhibit to a grand fair featuring arts, manufactures, mines, and agriculture with extensive exhibits and preparations underway for a December opening.
The Kansas Prohibition State Convention divided as the main body declined to name a state ticket while fifty of the 150 delegates later nominated a full ticket led by A. B. Jetmore for Governor.
The New York Sun openly criticizes Grover Cleveland and the Democracy, likening him to the stubborn old man in a fable who clings to the party until it is strangled, a view that some readers may applaud despite party distress.
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