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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1885
Page
2
The piece recalls Democratic accusations that Republicans hoarded money in the Treasury and would distribute it if elected. Six months pass with rising interest debt and no bond calls. The Hendricks pledge of $400,000,000 to be spread among citizens did not occur, prompting critics to reassess administration finances.
Cameron County Republicans nominate T. B. Lloyd for Prothonotary R. W. Collins for Jury Commissioner and C. B. Gould for Associate Judge The editor backs Gould praising his service and urges votes for the entire slate for a dignified competent judiciary.
In Lebanon Ohio, Senator SairMan responds to Hoadly and Mr. Gilead arguing that while he would forgive wartime actions, the Union’s benefits must be preserved. He condemns limits on free discussion for the emancipated and enfranchised and warns against political crimes against liberty.
The text frames Mr. Randall as a protectionist facing plots by jobbers and Free-traders to strip his influence in the House and the Democratic party. It notes his past defenses with Republican help and suggests he will likely survive the assaults without being slain for his protectionist stance.
Henry Warp Breecher champions high license as superior to Prohibition noting it lowers taxes and improves morals. He says experience shows the sentiment toward this approach growing nationwide and that high license is already working well locally.
The Mint in Philadelphia dismissed nearly a hundred long serving workers at short notice claiming political affiliation as Republicans. The action is used to illustrate the government being run on business principles and civil service reform.
The Republicans of Chautauqua county last week nominated Jerome Babcock of Busti and Newel Cheney of Poland for Assembly beating Jule Williams and other bosses. They are considered strong candidates and likely to be elected, honoring their constituency.
The Puritan of Boston defeats New York’s Genesta in the first two races to earn the right to face England’s Genesta and keep the cup on this side. Dispatch reports wild excitement as Puritan crosses the line with judges signaling victory.
Secretary Lamar flags Faulkner’s spelling in his Pension Office Records Division bid. Senator Voorhees defends his ally, noting Lamar’s line would bar many Democrats, while acknowledging occasional slips. The exchange underscores party tensions over qualifications and accuracy.
Harper's Magazine announces a third article on The Glass of Beer as part of a series on great American industries. It notes beer ranks sixth in US capital usage among industries, with 1880 to 1885 production rising from about 13 to 18 million barrels and US beer output totaling 600 million gallons in a global ranking.
The Pennsylvania Agricultural Society holds its annual fair in Philadelphia from September 24 to October 14. The Franklin Institute Novelties Exhibition runs September 15 to October 31. Excursion tickets from September 23 to October 14 reduce travel costs from all stations on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Division, with admission coupons to the exhibitions.
Artemus Martin of Erie Pennsylvania is reported to be placed at the head of the computing division of the Coast Survey in Washington. Years ago the Royal Society of London offered a prize for a difficult problem and Martin submitted the only correct solution among hundreds. He then worked as a market gardener and now serves as editor of the Mathematic.
The Indianapolis Journal notes that ambitious young men seeking to form a new political party from the ruins of the Republican Party confront a daunting, large contract, implying extensive work and broad challenge ahead.
GatusHa A Grow endorses Col Quay urging united Republican vote. He reports no disaffection and expects none within the party.
California fruit growers face a surplus with hundreds of tons of plums and other varieties left to rot because prices cannot cover picking costs. The notice highlights a wide market imbalance affecting farmers this season.
The new law governing marriage requires many under oath questions after next month. Questions cover names ages residences relationships and previous marriages or divorces. Clerks face fines for non enforcement and false answers risk perjury penalties.
Dr. J. H. Vincent of the 100000 Chautauquans replies to Dispatch criticisms with a plea for usefulness and public fairness. He urges supporters to point out faults boldly, noting improvements come from outside viewpoints and stressing the need to keep self in the background for the sake of the institution.
The Dauphin county centennial observance began in Hamispura with decorations, sermons, bells, and a thousand-child procession to the Court House. Leaders included Ex-Senator Mumma and Gov. Pattison. multiple speakers addressed the crowd. The event continued in Harrissura with large trade showcases drawing about 30,000 visitors and a seven per long procession. fire companies arrived for a parade and competitions. Harrispurn closed the centennial with a grand firemen’s parade featuring 45 companies and 3,500 men from multiple states, lauded as a splendid, complete pageant.
Erie authorities report President Adam Bra bender and the Erie County Savings Bank cashier faced trial for conspiring to defraud depositors. Receiver Brady describes vast schemes aided by a Chicago broker with a telegraph link. The pair fled after losses, Bra bender going to Ohio and the cashier to Canada.
In St. Tuomas Ontario on September 16 Jumbo a $300000 circus elephant was fatally struck on a railroad track when his keeper led him along the line. He died within half an hour. The trick elephant Tom Thumb was injured with a broken leg.
Coal miners in Pennsylvania resume work at twenty four cents per bushel as the strike ends. Typhoid fever is reported near epidemic levels on Pittsburg's South Side with mounting concerns.
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