Republican principles urged in Belmont editorial on Senate race
The Belmont editorial in The Dispatch urges Republican voters to nominate capable candidates and renominate only loyal Assembly members. It stresses a strong Senate contest, warns against weak or corrupt nominees, and calls for a pro protectionist, reform-minded slate to influence the 1891 U S Senate successor and uphold high license and ballot reform.
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Albany
Senate
Peter Warid
Senator Law
United States
Evarts
New York
S. Press
Price contrasts 1789 to 1889 Washington centennial table
The article compares 1789 and 1889 prices for corn ham sugar tea starch soap and more. It notes large drops in staples while wages rose, arguing lower living costs despite higher nominal wages and presenting protectionist reasoning.
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Verein
Acker Praised As One Of The Best In Assembly
The Hornellsville figure Hone Mile MM. Acker is praised as a brave level headed and upright representative. He is noted for careful study before positions and for decisive votes that influenced many bills during the last session. The piece recalls his first roll call and his impact on legislative outcomes.
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Ma. Acker
Assembly
Acker
Ex Assemblyman Kruse Said to Head Census Bureau Prep
Ex Assemblyman Frederick W. Kruse of Cattaraugus is reported chosen as chief clerk of the Census Bureau under Superintendent Porter. Preparation for the 1890 enumeration is to begin at once with experienced 1880 census staff likely to be rehired to draft volumes on topics. Porter backs selecting seasoned editors from 1880 to handle known difficulties. Steel bars fetch 26 dollars a ton and muck bar 26.50 in Philadelphia amid tariff debate.
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Washington
Frederick W. Kruse
Cattaraugus
Census Bureau
Nnder
Porter
Loli
Hiscock
Aid
Philadelphia
Young Lad Ailed By Pleurisy Vomits Tomato Worm
A dubious tale from the Ehnia Advertiser describes a boy in poor health for months with pleurisy like symptoms. While playing he vomited a large tomato worm, suggesting it was from last season. The anecdote parallels a lamp-post incident with a dog and a selfconfessed beerhazed memory of swallowed sausage and pup.
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Advertiser
Hammer
Susquehanna Journal
Erie Engine Tests Compare Hard and Soft Core Coal
A test on locomotive forty one runs on trains one and eight between Hornellsville and Susquehanna to compare hard and soft core coal. Four trips per coal type with weight measurements of coal ashes and cinders at route ends. The engine now has a feed water heater in the smoke stack to preheat injector water. its advantage is debated. Elimira Advertiser notes other engines will receive the same equipment.
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Hornellsville
Susquehanna
Evie
Elimira Advertiser
Flood disaster reports mass casualties on Megan River
News describes widespread devastation along the Megan River with Connemaugh and Woodville wiped out. Rail lines damaged, bridges intact, and Johnstown suffering massive losses estimated up to twelve thousand lives. Local relief funds from Pittsburgh reach about one hundred thousand.
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Woodville
Erie
Lackawanna
Johnstown
Pittsboro
Flood Devastates Towns With Widespread Suffering
The flood left Fillmore submerged and Amelica boats used for transport. One family sheltered upstairs until yesterday as postal lines went down. Edmund Fitterer died at Wellsville trying to save stock. Mrs Shof’s Alma home stood on a hill as the flood rushed by. No injuries reported.
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Edmund Fitterer
Ferman
Rain Flood Hits Friendship Rifle Club Area
The May 28 practice notes show shooter Doherty and others with scores and times, alongside local social notes. Belmont and Wellsville scenes describe flood damage after the Genesee surge, including rescues, missing folks, and bridges carried away.
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Friendship Rifle Club
Road Re opens June 10 at Angelic railroad
Announcement from Mr. Frank S. Smith authorizes trains to resume on the Angelic railroad starting Monday June 10 during court week. Auditor Blair to begin back pay payments next week and continue until full settlement. President of the new company is Rd. Mahoney of New York. Supt. Badger arrives to coordinate reopening work and immediate train operations in Allegany.
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