Pennsylvania Voters Endorse High License Over Prohibition
The Dispatch reports Pennsylvania rejected a prohibition amendment by about 180000, with Philadelphia alone around 94000 against it. The paper argues high license reduces drunkenness, cites Philadelphia’s improvements, lower dives, and higher revenue from licenses, urging the state to stand by high license against repeal.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Michigan
Oregon
Tennesee
Texas
West Virginia
Lablet
Pennsylvani
Advertiser
Amendment Repeal Passed In Rhode Island Vote
The fifth amendment to Rhode Island's constitution prohibitory measure was approved by 5 669 votes, surpassing the necessary three-fifths. Providence led with 11 919 approve and 2 940 reject, Pawtucket 2 057 approve 710 reject, Newport 1 121 approve 462 reject. Official count due by July 15 and announcement by July 20.
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Ithode Island
Providence
Pawtucket
Newport
Johnstown's Future After Devastating Flood
Johnstown, once the county’s largest town on the Conemaugh River and key Pennsylvania Railroad hub, faced near total destruction with the central business district obliterated. Dozens of floods, 20 houses burning at once, and plans to clear wreckage and rebuild Cambria Tron and Gatlierson works mark efforts to resume industry and restore the city.
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Johnstown
Cambria County
Conemaugh River
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Cambria ‘Tron Company
McMilhuna
Cambria Company
Jarmstown
Said
Elis
Railway postal service errors in March reports
The second division of the railway postal service shows March errors for 1888 and 1889. In March 1888 the number of incorrect ship returns by postal clerks was 14,835 with 30,330 total errors. in March 1889 the slips were 7,880 with errors totaling 2,?
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Eifle
Ubmbhe
Gold and silver production and exports from last year
The official report shows gold production around 30 million dollars and silver about 59 million. Net gold exports were 25.85 million, adding to year end domestic stock just over 7 million.
Whitney Divorced Sparks Condolences and Praise
Chas. 8. Whitney is divorced and friends offer wary congratulations. The piece notes the hardship of his broken home and loss of his daughter, with a glowing homage to Judge Pan Lead on his judicial character and popularity among lawyers.
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Chas
Whitney
Allegany Baptists Meet in Friendship for Conference
The Allegany Baptist Association held meetings at Friendship with Rev. W. LeManger presiding. Several papers on lesson preparation and teacher duties were read by Nora Haul Rushford Al M Taylor Rushford and others. The Tuesday session featured songs and recitations, and Wednesday night heard Rev. Ben nett on Home Missions. The week included ladies meetings, school commencements at Friendship Academy, and local notices of residents and events.
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Allegany Baptists
Friendship
S. S
W. LE. Manger
Rushford
Nora Haul
Belfast
AL M. Taylor
Wm. BR. Baldwin
Jesus
Maw. Covell
Wellsville
MM. Reed
Hine
Averill
Angelica
Allegany Baptist Association
Revo
Hendrick
Witter
Assam
India
W. Bo Olin
West Clarksyde
Postmaster Appointments and Political Influence At White House
Washington gossip notes the President approves postmaster appointments over $1000 yearly while Postmaster General and First Assistant Clarkson handle many 55 000 fourth class posts with quick daily changes. Clarkson’s desk keeps a grim tally of removals as local politics press for rapid staffing changes. Also reported are a school incident case, a marriage in Hume, and a home remedy for pneumonia with folk poultice instructions.
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Washington
Cleveland Leader
Wanamaker
Clarkson
Alon Wannamaker
Alton
Frank Larding
Hume
Myrtle Brown
Canfield
New York City
Marriage at the Hotel Tracy Reported
A note from the village announces that Dra. Myers and aide Eve Whitney were married by the Oxe assembly in Wash Moses. The couple, described as uniting in marriage, are connected to the Tracy Louse events reported in the area.
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Dra. Myers
Eve Whitney
Moses
Joney Vaper Mill Destroyed by Fire at Angelica
The Joney Parner Wilts Burned mill owned by Lockhart and Brown was destroyed by fire at Angelica. Due to survey rates, insured for only 15,000 about one third of the plant’s worth. Heavy loss to proprietors, but not likely the mill will be rebuilt there.
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Lockhart & Brown
Angelica
Industrial notes and business brief from the era
The clipping surveys mill and timber trades with Oswead experts planning a mill closing for the week. It notes M M Pike selling poles posts and shingles and Rockefeller’s vast oil wealth. A new firm forms to hire executioners, Gaelic for Ireland charity, state savings banks excess of 20 million, Seattle’s rebuild, and D A Daniels selling imported sateens at twenty cents a yard.
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John. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Mag
Tate
United States
New York
Sia
Ile
Winos
Clanena Gaeliss
Children of
Ireland
D. A. Daniels
Friendship Flickerings and Local Notes from Friendship
Guests from Denver and other towns attended events in Friendship and nearby areas last week. Notable mentions include Miss Victoria Willard and Miss Agnes Daniels in a prize recitation, Miss Belle Minard’s move to Stanford, and praise for Friendship Union School pupils and teachers from Friday’s program. The report notes drownings and local figures such as Robert Tompkins, a former resident, and Pow Johnson connected to earlier Cuba area work.
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Friendship Academy
Union School
Walter N. Renwick
Fannie France Wis
Lizzie Hennie
Agnes Daniels
Lewis
Ant
Denver
Colorado
Helme
St Washington
New-York
Friendship
Taree
Sue Prosser
Little Genesee
Line
Port- Ville
Mas. Poe
Af Johns
Robert Tompkins
Bob
Cuba
Bb. Johnson
Cube
Robert
Pittsbir Oh
Pow. Johnson
Charlie Bush
Anong
Prof. Lewis
Victoria Willard
Willard
Friendship Union School
Hiker
Belle ‘Minard
Stadford
Pas
Academy
Wall
Resolutions of Respect for Abi jah J. Wellman
A special meeting of the First National Bank of Priestship directors adopted heartfelt resolutions mourning the loss of Abi jah J. Wellman longtime cashier and director. The note expresses condolence to his family, honors his 25 years of service, and preserves his memory in the bank’s records and local publication. The piece also notes social items from Belfast including Muldoon and Sullivan, a banana sale in Cleveland, and a drowning incident in Belfast River involving Martin Laux.
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First National Bank of Prieitship
Jane
Iss
Abijah J. Wellman
Warsi
Essuine Ccs
Sidied
Pawan
Register
Je Jy
Cal Wiiser
Jie W. Score
Martin Laux
Buffalo
Belfast
Muldoon
Sullivan
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Ross
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Lew Scott
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Lena Tatmir
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Allie Crandall
Hoyt Corbin
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Olean
Ed Lamb
Walter Kellogs
Smethport
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Joe Joe
Levi C. Pearse
Daymond
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Henrietta
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Wittoof
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Allegany Stock Farm
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Verney
Haw Patch
Hambletonian
Averill & Babcock
Belmont, N. Y
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Artist Fom
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J. Bower & Son
Ofice
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Norton and Mill Sts
Belmont, No
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Deslers
Belmonton
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Clark. Bros
Champion Force Pumps
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