Charles H. Brown Favored for District Attorney Nomination
The Dispatch reports strong countywide support for Charles H. Brown Bolivar supervisor and ex Chairman as the Republican choice for District Attorney. Voters and committee members alike see Brown as honest, capable, and the best fit to lead prosecutions, with the convention expected to nominate him.
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Republican County Committee
Wellsville
Friendship
Charles TH. Brown
Bolivars
Brown
Allegany
Disvares
Charles H. Brown
Jamestown Journal backs convention at Chautauqua grounds
The Jamestown Journal argues for holding the next Republican State Convention on the Chautauqua Assembly grounds. It says the setting fosters calm, thoughtful deliberation away from noisy, partisan pressure, allowing delegates to name their standard bearers deliberately.
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Jamestown Journal
Chautauqua Assembly
County Committee Meeting Report Highlights Ward Victory
An Angelica correspondent to the Buffalo Courier from Wellsville notes the county committee's completion signals Hon. Hamilton Ward has won a victory. Mr Mapes, a lawyer and former School Commissioner, will chair the committee. Mr Utter, the new secretary, is a capable young man employed at the First National Bank in Friendship.
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Buffalo Courier
Wellsville
Hamilton Ward
Mapes
Utter
First National Bank
Friendship
Revenue receipts rise by six million in fiscal year
Internal revenue receipts for the just ended fiscal year stood higher by 6 586 649 compared with the preceding year, reflecting increased collections across tax types and broader economic activity.
For Judge Two Republicans Named in Local Race
The Cuban Patriot notes two aspirants for judge ex-County Clerk Geo H Blackman of Wellsville and H Norton of Friendship Both are sterling Republicans with Norton described as the strongest candidate before the people Norton is an able lawyer reputed for integrity and honor and well equipped for the important place
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Geo. H. “Blackman
Wellsville
McArthur Norton
Norton
Farmers Club Meeting Promises Whitesville Event
The Allegany Farmers' Club votes a Whitesville gathering tomorrow with a strong program. Vice President Richardson's letter promises a lively night with a bar en cage brass band readings by Miss Clark and Mrs Elliott, a short practical address by Commissioner Dickson, and a county town roll call.
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Allegany Farmers’ Club
Whitesville
Angelica Beery
Richardson
Alice FE. Elliott
Wellsville
Clark
Andover
Dickson
Chile
Grudging Village Wit Lampoons Local Learned Man
A caustic letter mocks a well educated local figure over childish quirks and past remarks about his late wife. It derides his pretensions and claims of greatness, labeling him foolish despite his schooling.
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Bob
Erie’s New Limited Pullman Debuts Elegant New York to Chicago Train
The Erie Railway introduces a complete set of New York to Chicago Limited trains Nos. 5 and 8 with baggage cars day coaches smoking compartments sleeping and partial dining cars. The cars feature vestibules luxury furnishings and high standards in dining and sleeping sections. The train costs around one hundred thousand dollars with no extra fare for seats in day coaches and standard Pullman tariffs in sleeping cars.
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Pullman
Erie Railway
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Cleveland
Erie Road
Jiome Journal
New York City
Second-Hand Shop Voices Forsaken News in Village
A neighborhood paper laments its decline in freshness and vigor, calling for a real live sheet. Local names appear among social calls, travels, schoolhouse questions, and festival notes as readers await meaningful journalism from Friendship Flickerings.
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Fips
Angelica Gas Well to be Conned This Week
Nearby notes report Angélica gas well to be commenced this week with hope for a successful vein strike. The Pike Gazette under Publisher Scott has been improved and renamed. Community items cover school savings banks deposits, a new Wellsville Opera House, and local political boosts for A. W. Liteherd. A Belfast child fell into boiling water and will die. Dr. Roberts died at Titusville, leaving a $3,000,000 estate and a controversial oil career. Local business and postal news include a new mail route from Rushford to Caneadea and sheep/ wool market details in the county.
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Wellsville
Angelica
Rushford Spectator
A.W. Liteherd
John
United States
Leavenworth
Kansas
Cole
Swift & Ormiston
E. Bond
Olean
William G. Laidley
Rushford
Caneadea
Laidlaw
Hobby's Livery Maintains Old West Water Stand
Lis Ory Hobby's livery continues business at the old West Water street location offering best rigs at reasonable charges. Service is described as first class and highly satisfactory, with ongoing patronage sought.
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Hobby
West Water Street
Butler calls for making railroad wrecking a capital offense
The Boston Globe argues that Congress should enact a national law to punish attempts to wreck trains with death, citing Gen. Butler's earlier suggestion in his Massachusetts governorship and the ongoing danger to public life.
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Gen. Butler
Massachusetts
Boston Globe
Butler
Congress
Civil Service Examinations Draw Large Applicant Lists
The civil service office notes exams start August 6 in New York with about 2 490 applicants and only 100 examined per day. Philadelphia shows a similarly large list. Exams are for postal workers and a sizable system has formed to manage the process.
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Civil Service Examiner
New York
Philadelphia
Civil Service
DisPaten Promotion Encourages Wide Sharing
A call to share the DisPaten with friends invites broad use and mentions that recipients will enjoy the service. The message emphasizes ease of sending and potential positive reception among readers.
Edison and electrified politics in era papers mix
The excerpt notes sensational claims about Corporal Tanner's inquiry and political reactions, citing Edison on electricity's effects and a quip about the Democratic party. It also mentions local travel to Henlock Lake, a Grand Army of the Republic token, beef importations deemed unconstitutional, Andover incorporation plans, Sheridan’s former secretary jailed for horse stealing.
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Tanner
Cleveland
Edison
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Democratic Party
Farnin
Wellsville
Friends
RU & Ls
Henlock Lake
Hornell Times
Warner
Grand Army of the Republic
Civant
Vicksburg
Minnesota
Andover
Bargain Sale of Cherry Finish Show Case and Ten Foot Case
One four foot cherry finish show case and a ten foot case, both entirely new. Sold at a bargain. Inquiries should be directed to Geo. L. Tucker at RRWR.
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Geo. L, Tucker
July Oil Report Highlights Bradford Bowl Operations
The Bradford Bowl monthly oil statement shows 529 wells completed in July with 93 dry and production at 7 022 barrels. Compared to Lead there is a drop of 23 wells and 668 barrels. June over May up 77 wells and 1 532 barrels. At July close 870 rigs and 609 drilling wells, down 18 rigs and 17 wells from June. Also notes political satire about Mississippi’s governor and arrests. Two gas wells attacked in city limits and Jake Kilrain arrested in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Bradford Bowl
Suis
Appointment of deputy sheriff Q E Rowley in Allegany
The appointment of deputy sheriff Q E Rowley to the position of U S Deputy Marshal, vice Peter Wuburtus, meets approval from friends and Republicans of Allegany. Rowley is described as a thorough, temperate and efficient officer who will serve the public well and may become sheriff.
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Q. E. Rowley
U. 8
Peter, Wuburtus
Alegany
Rowley
Allegany
W. J. Beecher
Wellsville
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