Registration and Election Notes Amid Prohibition Debate
The piece urges voters to register before the October deadlines and notes the Prohibition party nomination of Jesse D. Rogers in the 34th district while predicting Warren B. Hooker’s large plurality. It comments on Carnegie Bros wage raises, party dynamics, and criticisms of Addison S. Thompson and ex Goveror St John’s free trade stance under a Republican-leaning tone.
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Prohi
Congress
Warren B. Hooker
Carnagie Bros
Pittsburg
Hiram Smith
Jamestown
Jesse D. Rogers
Nile
Rogers
Friendship
Addison
S. Thompson
Charitable and Religious Societies
Assembly
Thompson
Detroit Tribune
St.John
Kansas
Michigan
Mail Waste at Dead Letter Office Reveals Losses
A Washington Dead Letter Office report shows over six million pieces received yearly with many misdirected or unaddressed items. Unclaimed mail includes 165,000 to hotels, 280,000 with money, and 25,000 postal votes. causes are misdirection and bad addresses, with remedies urged for careful packing and signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Canada
Post Office Department
Prohibition Debate Urges Half Measures Over Total Ban
The Bolivar Leader argues prohibition is impracticable, noting Bolivar’s trial reduced sales but failed to stop liquor. It supports high license as a restrictive approach, questions enforcement gaps, and asks why not accept incremental plans to curb indiscriminate sale amid popular sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Rumor Of Baron Rothschild Death Plot Stirs Bosnia
A Bosnian tale claims Baron Albert Rothschild, an Austrian money king, faced a death sentence with a substitute arrangement. A Bjesina syndicate planned to draw lots to select the victim and share 1,000,000 florins among conspirators. Authorities dispute the rumor’s basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosnia
Albert Rothcchild
Bjesina
Republicans Seek to Retain State Legislature Control
The piece argues Republicans must actively work to keep control of the legislature and gain beyond last winter’s majority. It warns Democrats could seize the Assembly if Republicans show lukewarmness, urging vigilant nomination and public support across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Republicans Elect Covington Mayor After Twenty Years
Ballot reform in Covington Kentucky brings a Republican victory for mayor marking a rare party win after two decades while nationwide elections are described as fair and honest, highlighting Democratic weakness in office holding.
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Covington
Kentucky
Fresh Friendship Facts and Local Races Report
A bustling Friendship notice log records visits and gatherings including J.O. Rogers' advance agent arriving for the races, naturalization court set for Oct 17, and a large Oil Men's Trotting Association event with Daisy L and Sleepy Bill winning races. Also noted are trains halted on the L. & 8. W.R. BR, business closings during races, and various residents traveling or socializing.
Political notices and opinions from various newspapers
A collection of brief quotes and paraphrased opinions from era papers about Fisher for County Judge, Governor Hill nomination uncertainties, English views on US protectionism, business conditions and tariff debates. Includes remarks from Albany Express Boston Traveller Albany Times and Elmira Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Jamestown
Fredonia
Jones
Binghamton
New-York Herald
Hill
Mr. Hill
Albany Express
London Standard
United States
England
Boston
Attack in Mount Morris Ends in Fatality
Wm. Joslyn was set upon by about six roughs in front of the Scoville House on September 30. He was knocked down and kicked, dying shortly after. The assailants are jailed at Geneseo. In Rochester a fibrous tumor eight pounds was removed from Mrs. H N Schlick last Wednesday, with expectations of permanent recovery.
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Wm. Joslyn
Scoville House
Mt. Morris
Geneseo
H. N. Schlick
Rochester
Canaseraga Times
Boots and Shoes Sold Cheap for Cash at McCracken Bros
A brief item notes a sale of a line of boots and shoes of all grades offered for cash at Wm McCracken & Bros. The notice emphasizes discounted footwear and cash transactions, typical of a local retailer’s promotional brief.
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Wm.Mccracken & Bros
Wm. McCracken & Bros
Connie
Belmont Clothing Store Led by Wm McCracken & Bros
Belmont hosts a popular clothing shop operated by William McCracken and his brothers. The store remains a key local retailer known for broad inventory and steady community presence.
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Belmont
Wm. Mccracken & Bros
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Daniel D. Gardiner
Angelica
Dawson D. Dickson
Stephen Pollard
Amity
Justice of Sessions
Lewis H. Ackerman
Willing
New Hudson
Warren K. Hooker
Chautauqua
the Dispatch
R. 8
G. Helme
Eprors
Belmont, N.Y
Jesse
Wellsville
Peter Prangle
A.B. Norton
Olean
Christine Nushickle
W.R. BR
D. A. Daniels
Stanley Renwick
J. C. Crandall
L.A. Hickock
W. A. Hart
Depot Street
Boathmaster Wales
Joel W. Scott
Buffalo
P. E. Fairbanks
H. L. Dwight
Dwight
W. O. Chapman
Julius McClure
Yorkshire Corners
Martha Smith
J.O. Rogers
Charles Miller
Aid
Mann
G. Sanford
West Water Street
Norton
Dd. A
Mudge
Itchburg
Mary Durfee
Henry Carter
KK. O. Rogers
Cuba
W. ©. Chapman
Millerton
N.Y
New York
Florence
Italy
Y. P.s8.c. BE
Dinnie Corbin
A. Miner Wellman
D. L. Corbin
Daniel
Ceres
Bolivard
Richburg
Oil Men's Association
Elmonard
Egthorne
Messrs.’ Elliott
Kingsbury
L.J. Cross
E.W. Whipple
Omaha
Neb
Buriel
Opera
Hawley
New York Symphony Club
Academy Hall
J. Raymond Wellman
Hook and Ladder Co
Adelie
Joshua W. Corbin
Albert Brands
Wm. R. Baldwin
Mizpah
Hornellsville
Lewis Haas
Allentown
Boyles
FE. A. Tlewitt
A. L. Elliott
Jos. F. Rice
Att’y Donnelly
Oil Men’s Trotting Ass’n
James Townsend
Simeon Doremus
H.C. Wilcox
Whoamma
Daisy L
Brown Jug
Bill Nye
Susan
Ray Kit
P. Jim
Maj. Brown Jr
Eliza Jane
Sleepy Bill
Bay Bill
C.r.gudden
Old John
L. A. Jordan Brown
Ij. A. Brown
Daisy B
Ie. G. Williams
M. E. Slade
Id. Scott
R.P. Jim
M. Cochran Gray Belle
F. E. Kinley
Black Charley
E. F. Boot
J. W.o’day
M. L. Finch
Daisy F
W. Maxson
T.C. McGrath
J.D. Wilson
IC. B.spencer
W. C. Kingsbury
Elmanareh
Daniel Corbin
Allegany County
Luther Sternberg
Luther S
Vacher
Averill & Babcock
Pretty Little Fellow
Bert Stetson
Jordan
Mr. Jordan
Doremus
Stetson
van West
Spencer
Dunn & Co
Commercia Agency
sAbany Times
Dem
John Wiley
Elmira Advertiser
J. Hoyt & Co
Harry L. Dwight
N. Y
Fanny Robinson
Daniel Mason
George Mason
Mahlon Mason
Enoch Scribner
W. Culver
Wirt
Said
Hiley Culver
Ersons
S. MacArthur Norton
Said County
IL. S.J
M. Norton
McArthur Norton
Allegany
Geo
Fish
Scio
J. F.rice
Elijah Helmer
Christopher W. Blossom
Eliza Helmer
Christopher W.blossom
Joseph F. Rice
N.Y. Limb
Armstrong Building
Washington St
Belmont, N. Y
P. A. Dodd
Chas. S. Riley
New
Riley
N. B
Waiteh
King's
E. I. Davis
Bradley Clothing Store
Frien Ship
A. B. Norton
Geo. Peck
Practical Watch Maker
M E Davis
Neew
A. P. Powers
L. J. McDermott
J. Sortore & Son’s
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Wm, McCracken
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