Republican State Convention Call for Rochester 1891
The Republican electors of New York are invited to send delegates to a state convention at Rochester on September 5, 1891, to nominate candidates for governor and other statewide offices and to conduct other business. Representation is based on the 1885 basis used by prior conventions. J N Knapp chairs with Frank S Smith and Jona S Kenyon as secretaries.
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New York
Rochester
J.N. Knapp
Frank 8
Smith
Joan
Kenyon
Andover News
I. G. Norris
Belfast
Angelica
Republican Party
Sam
Editress
County Republicans Call for Delegates to Belmont Convention
The Republican Electors of Allegany County convene to nominate delegates for the State Rochester convention on Sept 9 and for judicial, senatorial, and assembly posts. Delegates from towns like Alfred Friendship Genesee Granger Grove Hume Independence New Hudson Rushford War Center oppose local offices, with credentials due at the Belmont Hotel by 11 am on convention day.
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Allegany County
Belmont
Rochester
Belmont Hotel
Alfred
Friendship
Genesee
Granger
Grove
Hume
New Hudson
Rushford
War Center
Clarkaville
Republican County Committee
J. H. Rutherford
F. BR. Urren
Sec’y
Belmont County Republican Convention Called for August 31
The Dispatch reports Minister Fred Douglass has resigned and notes a Republican ticket will be nominated at Belmont on Monday August 31. The county convention will be held at Belmont on August 31 with the call at the head of this column.
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Fred Douglass
Belmont
THE
Local Ticket Sets Mild Expectations for Office Races
Voters see Mart Conepon as candidate for Member, Geo. Green for Clerk, and a slate led by a motherly figure for Sheriff and Superintendent. The group is widely expected to win all seats in the upcoming election, according to early observer chatter.
People’s Party nominates Ohio ticket led by John Seitz
The People’s Party in Ohio fields a gubernatorial ticket headed by John Seitz of Seneca County. The party signals readiness to compete and urges voters to support their slate.
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People’s Party
Ohio
John Seitz
Seneca County
Ohio Democrats Push Free Silver Plank and Campaign Fund Question
The Ohio Democrats announce a free silver platform while awaiting mine owners to disclose a $500,000 campaign fund. The move tests funding support and voter impact amid the political contest.
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Ohio
G A R Veterans Parade Dazzles Detroit Crowd
Veterans of the G A R enjoyed a grand parade in Detroit with many marchers and strong public enthusiasm. The event highlighted enduring veteran spirit and community support across the city.
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Detroit
Editor in Georgia sells plant in blunt ad
An editor in Georgia announces the sale of his plant saying he offers a Washington press that never told a lie a subscription book with a hope of a hereafter and the goodwill of an impoverished man calling early and avoiding the rush.
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Georgia
Washington
Republican State Convention Delegates by County
The Rochester convention four weeks from Wednesday will include 777 delegates. Allegany will send eight, Broome nine, Cattaraugus ten, Cayuga twelve, Chautauqua fourteen, Chemung six, Chenango seven, Cortland six, Delaware eight, Ontario eight, Schuyler four, Seneca five, Steuben fourteen, Tioga six, Tompkins six, and Yates four.
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Rochester
Allegany County
Broome
Cattaraugus
Cayuga
Chautauqua
Chemung
Chenango
Cortland
Delaware
Ontario
Schuyler
Seneca
Steuben
Tioga
Tompkins
Yates
Turbulent Allen caucuses amid flood of voters
The article accuses Hill Democrats of using illegal methods at Elmtra caucuses with floods of voters led by John Arnot. It claims doors were broken, furniture demolished, and a man threatened in a John L. style. It labels the actions as boodle brown and blood.
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Elmtra
Hill Democrats
John Arnot
John L
Democratic state committee meets in New York to set convention
The Democratic state committee at the Gilsey House will meet on August 12 to choose the time and place for the state convention. Officials expect a late September date but divisions within the party must be harmonized to avoid public disputes at the gathering.
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Democratic State Committee
Gilsey House
New York
Interview Highlights Scott as Farmers’ Alliance Leader in New York
A Belmont visit featured Geo. A. Scott secretary of the New York State Farmers' Alliance as the central figure, directing correspondence, chartering lodges, and organizing branches while pressuring silver coinage and free banking ideas. The Tribune cites his travels, salaries, and links to the Alliance Leader editor Mrs. Weaver, noting connections to silver magnates and Greenback-era finance.
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New- York Tribune
Belmont
Geo. A. Scott
New York State Farmers’ Alliance
C. M. Maxson
Leader
The
Tribune
Farmers’ Alliance
George A. Scott
Order
Scott
New Alliance
National Union
Washington
Congress
West
New York State
Alliance Leader
Hornellsville
Alliance
Anna M. Weaver
Cattaraugus
Ocala
Fla
United States
New York
Fresh Friendship Facts Chronicle Local Goings On
Mrs. J. F. Rice plans to return from Castile next Saturday. The town sees peaches cheap, and many, including Miss Nellie Baker and Walter Stiles, visit from nearby counties. A Friendship win over Andover 16 to 6 is noted, with social events, races, church notices, and a G. A. R. gathering in Detroit. The piece also covers tours, theater plans, and a 92nd birthday celebration for Mrs. Ure Stout with family.
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J. F. Rice
Castile
Nellie Baker
Silver Lake
Iriday
Walter Stiles
Herkimer Co
Friendship
Andover
Charlie King
Bushford Spectator
Herbert Day
Emporium
Martin
Norton
Sadie Knowlton
Belmont
Ed. Knowlton
B. Williamson
Buffalo
Park
Lewis
Fred Reid
Salamanca
Rev. Compton
Iowa
Baptist Church
Mrs. Wellman
Levi Compton
Jesse Compton
Pennsylvania Avenue
J. Renwick
Davie
Wellsville
Union
Rice’s Grove
Herm Rice
A. B. Vorhis
Andover’s
B B. Vorhis
Kellogg
Pratt & Goodman
Orleans
Tou
Gold Band
Bolivar
Cain
Hank Goodman
Will
Ase
Billy Woods
Johnny Armstrong
Edna Clare
Lizzie Mosher
Jlomer Pitts
Pred Applebee
C.T. Alexander
We. Davie
Mich
Wis. Dakota
Manitoba
Montana
Idaho
Washington
British Columbia
Oregon
California
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Nebraska
I. J. Pendleton
Philadelphia
Baxter University of Music
Pendleton
D. Chambers
Mushmore
the Presbyterian
Pendleston
Stout
Oliver Cooley
Ure Stout
Cooley
Bennett
Conference to decide Alliance ticket nomination at Segmont
A conference will be held at Segmont on August 2 to decide whether an Alliance ticket will be nominated this fall. It is thought that a ticket will be nominated.
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Segmont
WantedYoung Man and Two Ladies Seek Soliciting Jobs
Classified notice seeking an active young man and two ladies to solicit. Salary eighty dollars per month. Applicants should call or write with a stamp to Office 8 at 166 Lake Street in Elmira New York.
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Lake St
Elmira
N.Y
Binding. Twine Sold At King's Hardware Store
A large invoice reports binding twine bought at the lowest price and to be sold for cash at very bottom figures. The notice emphasizes cash sales and discount pricing.
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King’s Hardware Store
Look Out For That Pain In Your Back
A historic medical patter uses a summons to treat back pain as a warning for kidney risk. It promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Rondout, claiming it treats kidneys, liver diseases, malaria, and purifies the blood.
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David Kennedy
Red-letter edition recalls nocturnal rail trip to Salamanca
Editor Raymond of the Angelica Republican recalls a midnight run from Hornellsville to Salamanca on the lightning No. 5. Dispatch editor rode in a Pullman car with Passenger Agent Cecil Allen. Raymond’s eccentric yet admired for originality. Also note sale of 100 acres timber land and 1891 second and third grade certificates exams in Allegany County with Wellsville Whitesville Friendship Andover locations.
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Raymond
Angelica Republican
Horiellaville
Salamanca
Dispatch
Cec
Allen
Allegany County
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Geo, Peck
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M. Blanchard
V. Robinson
N. Y
Babcock, Shannon & CO
Albany, N.Y
Ceater
Wm. McCracken & Bro
J. J. Smith
Belmont, Allegany Co
I. J. Nichols
Hornellsville Exposition
W. A. Wood
Vanalsten & Crane
Hornessyville
WJ. Stevens
Carl Slatter
Spindleine
Geo.l. Tucker
P. E. Edermott, SR
McDermott Bros
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Perry Spring Tooth Harrow
Geo. E. King
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