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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1874
Page
2
The piece portrays Union victory over the White League and “insurgents” led by McEnery and Penn in Louisiana. It claims Kellogg remains governor, presses Federal power from Washington, and cites Senator Sherman’s Columbus speech on labor freedom and corporate charter limits as guiding principles for industrial relations.
The Venango County paper urges a prompt renomination and a division of the Senatorial seat between Warren and Venango. It praises Hon. C. W. Stone as experienced and influential, arguing Venango should concede the first term if possible to balance representation and avoid deadlock.
The Elk County Republicans nominate D. C. Oyster for Assembly. The voters will take him on the half shell. The Ledger rebuts a dated charge against Gen. Allen while Ridgway Advocate mocks a local writing class proposal from Judges Brown Wetmore and Geo Jenks.
A statue honoring President Lincoln will be unveiled in Springfield Illinois on October 15 in a ceremonial event attended by local officials and residents.
The Democratic Convention met last week in Franklin and nominated Dr. A. G. Egbert for Congress. The Erie Observer notes no Erie County man would accept the nomination, a compliment to Col. C. B. Curtis who would not be challenged. Galbraith Marvin Scott Allen and Noble declined to run, so the convention chose Egbert who did not decline.
The Richmond Enquirer echoes the idea that enfranchised blacks provoke conflict but questions restoring social order by suppressing natural impulses. It condemns the notion while noting postwar tensions. The piece also mentions Washington, labeled a woolly county, claiming 2,000,000 pounds of wool valued at $1,000,000 this year.
A committee's 300 page report on the Pennsylvania Railroad shows capital stock at 68 million, mortgages and State works at 43 million, with total assets at 178.37 million and a surplus of 50.51 million. Shares would be worth 57 28 each, above par. Road cost estimates and 일부 values are conservative, with 994 miles of track valued and contingencies including bonds totaling 33.98 million. Leased-road rents reach 11.61 million. 1875 gross earnings were 36.11 million and expenses 25.87 million, net loss 1.36 million, though a profit is expected in 1874 from these sources.
Five masked men robbed the First National Bank of Wellsboro Pa taking about 50000 in currency after entering the residence of President Robinson and binding occupants. They fled in two carriages toward Elmira after kissing Mrs Robinson and taking a ring from Mrs Smith valued at 100 dollars. A 5000 reward is offered for the gang.
The piece argues the President acted as executive to enforce Supreme Court decisions in Louisiana Kellogg vs McEnery, not as judge or legislator. It notes Congress failed to act after investigation, and suggests a new election would have been just but would not restore Kellogg or McEnery unambiguously.
The Tur Democracy of Wayne County names William N. Dimmick for President Judge. He resigned from the Legislature last winter amid accusations of blackmailing Pennsylvania Banks and escaping prosecution. The piece argues Crester should be considered for high office to show parity with Dimmick.
Slaney, famed for his search of Dr. Livingston, has become an explorer and travels to central Africa equipped for a scientific survey. His gear includes a boat capable of carrying sixty passengers for inland lake travel.
Jeffersonian report notes Judge Jenks sentence Sol Hains to the penitentiary and tell him he has abilities of high order and with training would excel as a lawyer. The remark appears aimed at Hains potential rather than current counsel.
An agricultural note claims one pail of water makes a pumpkin vine grow six inches in a single night. It also notes one bottle of whiskey will drive a dozen old seeds to grow six rods in half a night.
A Sept 6 1874 report from Warren details a national Sabbath School gathering at Fair Point led by Dr Vincent and praised by Bishop Simpson as a grand milestone. The event featured diverse denominations, musical worship, and lectures on instruction and future church aims, with emphasis on training teachers and engaging children through natural illustrations.
Indianapolis correspondent of the Chicago Inter Ocean reports the local option plank is strong in Indiana. Temperance Democrats in Kerr district may shift to support temperance principles, while broader state efforts circulate pro temperance documents. The piece includes a table showing fewer convicts and lower costs per voter where saloons are absent, urging vigilance and pledges to temperance across offices from alderman to Harrisburg.
State and neighborhood briefs report 1067 registered voters in Pottstown and a Veteran Soldiers' Club in Titusville. Burglars trouble Harrisburg residents while Mercer apples sell for 25 cents a bushel. A Lebanon man produced 180 pounds of honey from seven hives. York’s name is linked to pig town. Bucks County spends 98 cents daily per prisoner. Erie teachers meet November 16 at North East. Cumberland estate may host 10 000 cherry trees. Philadelphia Zoological Society imports six giraffes worth 30000, ages six to twelve feet.
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