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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1883
Page
2
A formal opening at Bedford featured Chairman Cooper condemning the Pattison administration for implied extra taxation and urging a united Republican front. He framed contrasts on apportionment, campaigned for a full Republican vote, and linked Senatorial contests toCassidy and Wallace while praising past GOP records.
A special meeting of the Republican county committee is planned in Sugar Grove on Wednesday this week. Vigilance committees in township precincts may be appointed, and a thorough countywide organization is urged. Mr Backup is proposed as an efficient chairman and capable district leaders are hoped for to secure the majority for good candidates.
The Boston Herald states that Butler’s charges against the alms house were false and malicious and that his raid was a complete failure, contrasting it with his failed powder-boat attack on Fort Fisher.
He dismisses the Arkansas tale of a deal to appoint Matthews as supreme court judge as fiction. He asserts no bargain or understanding with Gen. Garfield, only a slight acquaintance with Judge Matthews and no employment as his attorney.
Jepon Kelly travels England and plans a return by Qt. 15 to blast the internal tax system before the campaign ends. Senator Cameron tours Scotland while health improves and politics fade. The Democratic extra session has cost taxpayers about $282 000, prompting calls to elect the Republican state and county ticket to shield the people’s rights.
The article notes President Armur came back to D C last week after a nearly four month wilderness absence. Despite the cabinet nearly all being away, government work continues smoothly, prompting praise for the administration and its effectiveness. It cites Pittsburg Dispatch praise and endorsements from Dennis of Harpers Weekly. Wanamaker’s advertising investment yields substantial trade returns.
The New York World notes Jervenson Davis remains on bail after capture at war’s end with sufficient sureties provided and the band still active. Rumor says Bad Boy sketches from Pecks Sun may become a play. A plan imagines 3000 stars, domestic and imported, able to perform. Jay Govip’s new steam yacht reportedly collided with a tug, splitting it in two, prompting grumbles about naval folly.
The 1880 census lists a U S population of 50 155 783 with natives 43 475 840 and foreigners 6 679 943. It details gender counts, racial groups livestock values led by Illinois, state farm counts and crops, and New York dominance in milk production and manufacturing establishments.
Sugar Grove Fair dates noted. Horace Greeley’s farm in Westchester sold at auction. South’s tree culture grows as domestic leaf use rises. Republican meeting in Philadelphia nominates Lincoln. Trial of Nutt postponed due to defense witness illness. Conscience fund totals $186,459.01 since 1861. Denver artesian wells craze. Iowa semi centennial in Dubuque. Washburn among speakers. Frank James acquitted at Gallatin. Dakota capitol cornerstone laid at Bismarck with speeches by Gov. Ordway and others. U.S. horse population over 11 million. leading states listed. Newark model wife episode ends with Logan sentenced.
The list shows Pennsylvania with 18,616 schools and 950,300 pupils, just one more school than New York which has 18,615 schools and 1,027,938 pupils. Pennsylvania spends 8,126,827 while New York spends 11,035,511. Other states noted include Ohio 16,473 schools 11,085,315, Illinois 15,203 9,850,011, Indiana 11,623 7,267,700, Iowa 12,635 6,288,167, Massachusetts 6,604 4,696,612, California 3,446 3,525,527, and Wyoming 55 36,161. The data also covers literacy by age and origin for New York and Pennsylvania natives and foreigners.
Java holds about 19 million people with densely populated valleys. The Batavia village devastation implies widespread destruction and life loss. The latest eruption, the worst since 1822, may have fifty to seventy thousand dead, altering the country’s landscape. Java’s 388 volcanoes and frequent earthquakes reshape the island.
The Internal Revenue Bureau believes most rebate claims under the new law have been filed and will total about 3.5 million dollars. The estimated annual revenue loss from tobacco products amounts to 3.6 million dollars.
The New York Tribune reports a new jug fishing technique in the South. In the North hundreds fish daily, using a fisherman rather than the line to cause the bobbing, indicating the South has much to learn about jug fishing.
Ti Cameron of the Independent tells Democrats in the House to go home after 100 days, arguing pay beyond the regular session is wasteful. He says necessary legislation fits 100 days and post-session costs should be borne by no one, while Cassidy and Wallace contend in the Senate race and taxpayers should not foot the bill.
The Christian Union argues that strong state public sentiment can enforce prohibition by law without a constitutional amendment. It warns that weak sentiment would lead to ruin if a prohibitory amendment is adopted. Prohibitionists accuse the group of colluding with saloon keepers.
The article argues that consistent advertising is essential to sustain attention and secure trade. It emphasizes that ongoing presence before the public, not bursts of ads, builds lasting customer engagement and revenue.
The new policy states postal notes are issued and payable solely at designated money order offices. This change centralizes payment locations and may affect where recipients obtain and cash these notes.
The Northern Pacific line is finished and open for business from coast to coast. Jay Cook’s early vision, once mocked as insanity, is vindicated as the railway expands through the Rocky mountains amid a rapid nation growth.
The Warren Mart marks its 36th year with a page enlargement adding an extra column per page. Editor E. Cowan, at the paper’s helm since 1849, oversaw the upgrade as the journal transitions into a larger format amid praise from several contemporaries.
The London Times editorial argues France is drifting toward war with China. A European-wide shock would hit English trade in the East Indies and strain relations with France. Cotton industry upheaval could unemployment Lancashire and cut Indian revenue. Americans Germans Japanese and even Chinese would gain in East trade share.
A black and tan dog owned by the daughter of wealthy Chicago parents was accidentally killed in New York last week. The dog’s body was shipped to Chicago in a satin lined walnut coffin for burial. The undertaker warned reporters not to publish the tale, noting a rise in pet funerals to about two dozen annually.
The notice asks Mart subscribers to check the margin or wrapper for their paid date and renew in advance if expired. It urges paying for one to several years and to contact the office rather than waiting for a bill or dunning.
McNett & Co offer the largest line of Chamber and Parlor Suits at rock bottom prices. Yes Tooth Powder recommended by dentists. Johnson & Siegfried have items for sale.
Druggist L G Noyes advertises Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy as an absolute cure for piles and skin diseases, sold for 50 cents, promising relief when suffering from these conditions.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Frazier's Magic Ointment as a cure for pimples black heads blotches eruptions and skin diseases. It claims to heal itch salt rheum and ulcers and offers mailing options with a 50 cent price. Sold by druggists and L G Noyes in Warren Pa.
List of unclaimed letters at Warren Post Office Warren Co Pa addressed to Adams and Stovey Alexander Lizzie Anderson Mary Adler Jennie Bogge Mrs Loneso DeWalldos Mrs Ella Davis John 8 Dietch John Dart Horabin Engborg Olof Elliot Frank Fuller Gertie Faltz Clare Fetterly Mary Hone A Harkness Annie Jonsson Johnnes Jones John Kelander Anthoney Lyon Almira Willian due in thirty days to be sent to Dead Letter Office
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