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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1884
Page
2
The writer condemns Scott and his hirelings for circulating court martial proceedings that wrongly convicted Capt Mackey of absence without leave. They note Mackey was acquitted later and restored, while accusing Scott of bias and manipulating voters to back the Republican ticket and Erie interests.
A historical civic principle proclaims that every American citizen must walk secure in personal and civil rights regardless of wealth origin race or status, attributed to James G Blaine.
Henry Watterson of the Louisville Journal declares that voting for Cleveland means tariff revision. He asks how Pennsylvanians will react to such a policy and asserts the stakes of the election for tariff reform.
Quoted statement from James G. Blaine argues land should go to actual settlers and to citizens or those willing to become citizens of the Republic. The remark frames the criteria for public land disposal and civic eligibility.
General Butler told a close ally in New York last week that Blaine would win. He says his campaign aims to clear the way for the People's party in 1888 and believes defeating Cleveland this year is the surest route.
James G Blaine argues polygamy can never gain national sanction or be tolerated as a state within the Union. He asserts the practice conflicts with constitutional principles and federal authority.
Former New York governor Cornet states Blaine will win the presidency over Cleveland, declaring Cleveland has little chance and asserting Blaine succeeds Arthur as surely as night follows day. He voices confidence in his forecast.
The excerpt cites Daniel Dougherty calling Blaine letters a dishonest construction and notes Blaine’s claim that agriculture deserves top revenue consideration. It mentions a Norristown Herald remark about a new Butler oil well likely named for its free flow at the mouth.
A Republican rally in the Court House drew a large crowd with the Blaine Logan marching club and a torch procession. Col. A Louden Lowden of Philadelphia spoke for two hours praising 24 years of Republican rule, urging support for Blaine, Mackey, and the party slate while noting Democratic opposition.
The Maine to Ohio journey generates spontaneous crowds and fervent support for Blaine and his party. Observers note the response is wide across classes and conditions, signaling strong momentum toward his anticipated November election.
James G. Blaine credits the Republican party with protecting free labor in America. He argues this safeguards compensation higher than in any other country.
The Republican National Committee plans to extend the campaign into Africa and opens branch headquarters in Nashville this week. The effort targets Tennessee North Carolina Mississippi Virginia West Virginia Louisiana and Florida as thousands of Democrats seek to vote for the Republican ticket.
Hon Walter L Sessions of Chautauqua was nominated last week for Congress in a district including Chautauqua Cattaraugus and Allegheny counties. Dr Brewer previously held the seat but faced opposition from Sessions backers. Chautauqua keeps the seat while the other counties change the man. Sessions has served in Congress and should be a capable representative. The district leans Republican making election likely.
Indications point to a general Irish political shift away from the Democratic party. The move is supported by known facts, the formation of many Irish Republican clubs, and Irish newspapers strongly backing Blaine and Logan.
The Cincinnati Gazette portrays Hendricks as disloyal, likening him to Jeff Davis. It argues Davis fought for his convictions while Hendricks concealed his stance against Union soldiers.
The Indiana figure Grerce W. Juntian will campaign for Cleveland. The New York Sun recalls that Julian once called Democrats Christless whelps.
The Philadelphia North American is described as a splendid centennial number last week and now a penny paper. it is bright, able, and influential and working for the Republican cause in a notable legal action.
CuartMAN Cooper notes extensive public engagement with nearly two thousand meetings held statewide. Officials promise a thorough, consistent report reflecting broad participation and steady progress.
Carl Schurz focuses speeches out West on "the politician for revenue only." He argues this focus is proper and asserts he knows more about the subject than any other living politician.
A compact survey notes James and Harry Garfield aiming at legal careers. Mason, the Greenback candidate for Pennsylvania governor in 1878, campaigns in Indiana for Blaine and Logan. Kretty touts a new invention run by water and air, deemed insufficient for reform campaigns. A Louisville bank cashier resigns amid a routine audit showing clean accounts, a rare highlight amid troubling times.
The piece notes active Republican canvassing aided by Blaine’s statewide tour and growing enthusiasm for an October victory. Democrats show waning confidence with Maine reports dampening spirits, while Ohio predictions remain cautious per Hensel urging restraint to avoid overpromising and disappointment.
The President moved the Postmaster General to the Treasury post left by Folger’s death. Walter Q. Gresham of Indiana, a brave Union veteran wounded in war, is expected to become Secretary of the Treasury. No successor named yet for Postmaster General with Frank Hatton likely to be promoted.
A letter exchange quotes W L Scott P C described as Pennsylvania Company monopoly coal leader by a Warren editor. Scott denies attributing quoted attacks on Republicans and offers to donate five hundred dollars to a charity if proof is provided of when and where the language was spoken.
Distillers and brewers in Wisconsin contributed 100000 dollars to defeat the Republican ticket in Iowa and similar interests supplied 200000 dollars to elect Carter Harrison Governor in Illinois. Prohibitionists are not impressed but temperance advocates may see a cause for serious thought.
Blaine advocates a broad foreign policy centered on peace, friendship, and commerce, urging a nationwide approach that supports expansion in trade and international goodwill. The statement frames diplomacy as essential to national interests and economic growth.
The Democratic National Committee urges donations with the line no contribution will be accounted too small, presenting Bill English with a chance amid the fundraising push.
Avon New York visitor Charles Brayton stays with brother Frank. Burt Satterly visits from Allegany oil field with Will Chambers. Jennie Means and Rose Newberry were in town last week. Dr P C Gilbert returns from Russell and stays with John Bates. Mrs John Maybe visiting Kane and Howard Hill. Miranda Pitt from Corry leads school. J G Curtis adds tannery improvements. G W Campbell to build saw mill three miles from Kane. Nichols to move rig to drill new well near lot 638. John Ritchey of Crawford County injured near Claredon, treated at Warren Hospital, then Ludlow, prior Dixmont stay. E K.
Geo Ball advertises a large inventory of clothing hats caps and furnishing goods to clear space for the latest styles now arriving. W W Willson of Jamestown N Y reports using Josephs Oil for stitches in the sides and back with great relief from its use as noted by A W Morck.
In Tidioute the W C T U and Y W C T U run a shared meeting room with 40 plus Y W C T U members and plans to enroll more. The temperance movement highlights McConnell’s inspirational talks, student activities, school debt payoff, and communal events including skating, supper fundraisers, and a flourishing Industrial Department at the high school.
Sept 27 local items report Miss Mary McKinney guest of Miss Nellie McKinney and several visits by Mrs Wright and others. A George Weaver barn with 300 bushels oats and twenty tons hay burned about 2 o clock, origin thought from a nearby fallow. Ex Sheriff Brace and Mrs Davis among visitors. rumor of new store Fitts Debug & Co.
Mrs Whitman from Utica Pa visits relatives here. Miss Jane Irvine and Mrs Thomas Irvine of Glade visit J W Phillips and M V Irvine. O C Messenger and wife stay in Westfield N Y. Joseph Sliter visitors Bainbridge N Y for two weeks. C M Goodwin spends a few days in town. Ephraim Wrights son, three, injures leg in fall. Grandma Stuart travels alone from Michigan aged nearly 83. Mrs Laura Wright returns from Jamestown Faira.
Mrs Dan Symmons of Elyria Ohio visits her brother W Baker. John Myers buys half Fitch Burrows farm and will start a new house. West Spring Creek and Station schools in session. Farmers husking corn with good yields. Potatoes above average. Butter sells at 23 cents a pound. Pumpkin pies in season. Wheat sowing up from recent years. Bet Bros offers knitting in Saxony Shetland Alliance Spanish German shades. Shedd's Exocough 25 cent bottles promoted. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets advertised with indigestion claim.
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