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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1873
Page
2
The piece praises Republican rule in Pennsylvania, highlighting reduced taxes and debt under Treasurer Mackey and Auditor General Allen. It cites debt figures from 1869 to 1873, notes redemptions and rising receipts, and lauds enforcement against delinquent corporations as proof of sound policy and broad public support for GOP nominees.
A Republican stump message urges full turnout and steadfast unity across Warren County. It touts the party’s strength, warns against bolting the ticket, and calls supporters to remain true to old party principles for victory and influence in political affairs.
The Harrisburg Telegraph refutes a Democratic candidate Hutchinson slander alleging state funds lost in a Philadelphia bank. It asserts Union Banking Company held 86,712.36 dollars in September, fell to 11,620.58 by month end, and that the treasury recovered the full amount through the Treasurer’s efforts during the bank’s collapse.
Read Admiral Winslow who commanded the Kearsarge when the Alabama was destroyed died last week at his home near Boston. Military honors were tendered for the funeral but Mrs. Winslow declined them.
Analysts forecast Gordon and Mackey winning by thirty five to forty thousand in Pennsylvania this fall, signaling strong support for the slate. The prediction reflects polls and party dynamics shaping the gubernatorial race.
A long polemic charges the so called People’s ticket with treachery and paralysis. It asserts Judge Yates’s withdrawal exposes the scheme and defends Shearman while denouncing opponents as deceitful and doomed, urging Republicans to stand united for victory in Warren County.
Memphis endures a deadly yellow fever outbreak with the mayor urging national aid. Funds are sought to pay nurses purchase food bury the dead provide shelter for orphans and the helpless as the crisis deepens.
Edward C Negley has been appointed Postmaster in Pittsburgh replacing Stewart who is described as a defaulter. The action transfers postal leadership as part of the city’s federal appointment process.
A Pittsburg Commercial editorial argues Pennsylvania Republicans should boost campaign effort statewide and locally despite confidence in a Republican victory. It warns against overconfidence and calls on supporters to remain active, organized, and ready for a protracted political struggle.
The Harrisburg Telegraph warns against risking state funds on the Northern Pacific Railroad amid ties between George W. Cass, president of the line, and Frank M. Hutchinson, Democratic state treasurer candidate and Cass son in law. It argues the treasury balance could be used to back an unpayable venture, urging voters to consider the trusteeship of Hutchinson in light of Cass’s influence and Jay Cook’s connections.
The ticket includes Diedrich Willers for Secretary of State, Asher Nichols for Comptroller, Daniel Pratt for Attorney General, Thomas Raines for Treasurer, Sr. H. Sweet for State Enginee r and Surveyor, Jas. Jackson for Canal Commissioner, and George W. Millspaw for State Prison Inspector. Raines is a Liberal Republican and incumbent from 1871. The party quarreled at Apollo Hall while Tammany clashed with rivals. unity would still face a tough Republican ticket.
LOTSVILLE Sept 30 1878 Democrats respond to a published letter thanking a Republican for publishing their piece. They acknowledge political rivalry but urge open opposition and request correction of Ledger’s charge about the letter. They state the author was a Democrat from Freehold and that it expresses Democratic sentiment.
The New York Graphic lauds Nast for reshaping American journalism through cartoons that convey clear thoughts instantly. It credits him with making illustrated papers like The Daily Graphic possible by pairing news with art and creating demand for picture journalism.
Schuylkill County faces political uncertainty as Joel B. McCalmont enters the race as an independent Democratic candidate for the State Senate. He joins O. P. Bechtel, Gen. J. K Sigfried, and E. A. Herwig in a crowded field.
Henry Kinnear claims he is fine though Meads face pressure as supporters try to bolster a Republican slate. Mead was not nominated but has been a strong commissioner and allied with conservatives. Benedict and allies gear up to fight before the Convention and back the ticket after.
Judge Paxson writes from Pritapeiputa August 16 1873 to Judge Isaac Gordon praising his Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He notes Philadelphia support and statewide optimism while urging continued party unity and strength for the campaign.
The President said under existing law it is impossible to anticipate payment of Government bonds maturing January 1, 1874, with $2,000,000 outstanding. He noted the act to strengthen public credit prohibits early redemption unless notes are coin convertible or lower rate bonds can be sold at par in coin, and affirmed adherence to the current gold policy.
The piece argues for Judge Gordon for Supreme Court over Judge Ludlow and Judge Thompson, citing Gen. Kane and Col. Freeman endorsements. It notes Liberal Republican support and questions the Democratic convention's choice, praising Gordon’s integrity. In Erie County the Democrats back a People’s ticket with several local offices contested and Reformers challenged by cross-endorsed candidates.
A partisan column attacks bolters in Warren County urging support for the Republican ticket. It recalls Delrymple a failed candidate and accuses party factionalism of self enrichment and betrayal. The piece links regional politics to party loyalty and succession laws.
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