Populism and state liquor control in South Carolina
Indiana Progress critiques South Carolina liquor law as a Populist move to turn liquor commerce into a state monopoly. The piece argues it envisions paternal government, enforces by confiscating private stock, and invades homes. It warns riots in SC plus actions in Kansas and Colorado highlight dangers of Populism in American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Commonwealth
Tillman
Govenor
Kansas
Colorado
Mr Hepburn argues Confederate states pay little toward pensions
Iowa Representative Mr Hepburn, speaking in the House on pensions, asserts that the late Confederate States contribute little to government revenues. He cites figures: internal revenue, customs, and miscellaneous receipts show South payments totaling under 15 million dollars, while returns include sugar bounty and pensions. He notes the path receives more than it contributes and questions Southern interest in Northern pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepburn
Iowa
House
Path
Colonel Huff Seeks Nomination and Immigration Debate
Col George F Huff, cited as a leading Republican figure from the district, is securing daily endorsements for a run to succeed McDowell as Congressman at Large, with party support seen as strong in the state’s east. The piece also discusses immigration policy, endorsing compulsory inspection before arrival and urging passage of preventive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Huff
Washington
McDowell
Pennsylvania
Colonel Huff
Ignor
Fee
A Team of Grays Fights Monday Duel
Matthew Gamble of West Indiana and David Daugherty of Kenwood clashed Monday in a contested match described as a team of gray horoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays
Matthew Gamble
West Indiana
David Daugherty
Kenwood
Republicans Save Him as Seigniorage Vote Fails
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that 56 Republicans in the U S House opposed the Seigniorage bill, saving the President from humiliation and upholding honest money. It argues Cleveland owes thanks to Republicans for votes during critical moments and reflects on party unity with historical echoes to 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Congress
Cleveland
Republican Party
Andrew Johnson
Philadelphia Inquirer
Property Transfers in Indian and Mahoning Townships Apr 5–10
A sequence of April land and lot transfers across Indiana and Mahoning counties records sales by individuals and executors. Notable deeds include Hazelett to McCarty for 800 dollars and multiple 60 to 180 acre parcels, with totals ranging from 10 to 2,375 dollars, and aggregating with several sheriff and executor transactions. The listings name many buyers and sellers, township locations, and monetary values across days April 5 through April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Hazelett
Young Township
C. T. McCarty
Isaac Kinter
Rayne Township
Wm. Weiss
A. W. Wilson
Rebecca Buchanan
South Mahoning Township
Leah Buchanan
A. G. McGaughey
Washington Township
Margaret D. Laney
Johnston A. Stephen
Brushvalley
Adam Rowe
Indiana
Jennie Snyder
J. H. Donahey
Henry Abel
Jas. S. Gailey
Mary §. Allison
E. W. Smith
Montgomery Township
Reader Scott
John Dickey
Jas. Taylor
Indiana Borough
H. M. Lowry
Noah Kiefer
Israel G. Wolf
Sarah B.spence
D. Mullen
A. W. Cochran
John Kimmell
Hethy Lowman
Mary Murphy
Cherryhill
Wm. H. Green
Chas. B. Mabon
Cupid Guides the Boat Art Giveaway Offer
The Russell Art Publishing Co of 928 Arch Street Philadelphia invites readers to supply names and addresses of art enthusiasts in each town to receive free pictures. They offer 17 water color prints including Cupid Guides the Boat sized 10 by 13 inches, normally priced at $1 each, postage covered by mailing names and stamps. The editor notes having received copies and calls the images Gems of Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Art, Publishing Co
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Cupid
Arrests for Forgery Two Brookville Brothers Held
Sheriff Gourley and Policeman Palmer arrested William and Calvin Pearce in Plumville Indiana county on Friday afternoon for raising checks and forging orders against Brookville merchants. The prisoners, both married with small families, were taken to Brookville by noon Saturday after officers brought them down. The Pearce brothers had been working near Brookville before the new Spirit rural area activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Brookville
Clayton Palmer
Plumville
Indiana County
William
Calvin Pearce
Car Load of Clothing in Nesbit Building on Philadelphia Street
Noah Aith returns with a car load of clothing filling shelves in his new Nesbit building room on Philadelphia street. Call round to see old soldiers suits and bargains in the clothing line. Rooms is occupied by Clark, the photogram. From April 3 to April 10 Blaney Donahey 22 horses 2.7 mules to Petersburg Va te Moore 121 hogs to Barnestown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Aith
Nesbit Building
Philadephia Street
Clark
Blaney & Donahey
Petersburg
Vate Moore
Barnestown
In Memoriam for Nathan Simpson of White township
An obituary notice from a 19th century newspaper page memorializes Nathan Simpson of White township Indiana county who died March 25 1894 at age 65 years 8 months and 22 days. It includes verses about heaven and farewell to family and notes other items on the page such as a child’s death and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Simpson
White Township
Indiana County
Golden Shore
Sylvester
Martin Putt
Cherryhill Township
Harmony
Penn Run
Trary Lye
Svt
Eereeenanenerete
Pereseeteeenee
Libert
Pittsburg
Braddock
Irwin
Uniontown
Connellsville
Scottdale
Greensburg
Butler
Indiana
Blairsville
Latrobe
Derry
Johnston
Martinsburg
Hollidaysburg
Attoona
Bellwood
Bellefonte
Clearfield
Exrane
Bedford
Huntingdon
Union
McVeytown
Ls P
Lewistown
Junction
Ry Mifflin
Port Royal
Newport
Duncantion
Washington
Pennsylvania Limited
Union Ticket
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Union Station
Thomas E. Watt
Western District
Fifth
Akedue
Local happenings in Buffington and surrounding towns
Local items report M E church bell to be placed this week, sales of Guthrie livestock, carpentry at Mrs John Macon, and land deals in Buffington township. Weddings announced for Chas Harbaugh and Miss Bell Cameron, plus pension vouchers totaling 1445 dollars for Strongstown Nolo and Dilltown. Casual notices include rides to Saltsburg Pittsburg and visits from Greensburg and Indiana, with community events, school term close, and a punchy sparring match in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Chas Stewart
Guthrie
Nolo
Joseph Uncapher
John Macon
J. G. McCreary
David Miller
Buffington Township
John Graham
Buffington
J. M. Rodkey
Cambria County
H. Artemus
Chas. Harbaugh
Salix
Miss Bell Cameron
A. B. Bennett
Samuel Minser
T. D. Altimusy
Homer City
George B. Brown
Flora Gibson
M. B. Shultz
Cherryhill Township
Kinter
Squire J. B. Graham
Strongstown
Dilltown
Susan
Annie Altimus
Church
John W. Duncan, Jr
Adams
McGilvey
Queensbury
Jennie Bracken
Annie Hill
Cicero Barmett
Barnett
Local Notes and Social Roundup in Pittsburg District
Town greetings show many ill at home and visitors from wider areas. Mrs. Benjamine Cable and Miss Jennie Altimus are listed as seriously ill, while Miss Alice Winebrenner resumes social activity. Visitors include Mr. Hooper from Pittsburg and Mr. T. S. Lynn of Clyde. Meetings near here draw interest as Rev. Sample conducts series. A proposed Bolivar road railroad aims to reach mineral-rich farms, with local residents like Brendlinger and Reynolds named among the corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Garman
Ebensburg
J. B. Reed
HS. Galinghes
Bee
Geewrille
Barnesboro
Harry White
Utah Comet
Vannest
T. S. Lynn
Clyde
Jennie Altimus
Hooper
Pittsburg
Horace Riddle
Lockport
Alice Luther
New Florence
Duncan
Robert Winebrenner
Altoona
T. J. Robinson
Bradenville
Rev
Sample
Sadie Reynolds
Carrie Robinson
John W. Mack
Our Town
Gamble’s Mills
Gamble
Joseph Brendlinger
Philadelphia
Harry Home
Seaton
Bolivar
Bolivar Road
J. Brendlinger
Wm. Reynold
Hammond Farms
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana Progress
A. T. Moorhead & Son
Huff
P. R. Rs
National Capital
Baltimore
Grisemere
D. A. Thomas
Indiana Normal
Lemuel Galbreath
Mahoning Road
Samuel
Sam
Cay
Ses T
Cianx
Conemaugh
R. M. Pattan
Saltsburg
W. B. Lytle
Mr. Jiler
J. E. Elric
Daniel Coleman
Maggie Kennedy
Port Kiess
Miss Everett
Mrs. Gill
Tunnelton
Bow’ Station
Coxey
Clark Coleman
T. C. Maners
Clarksburg
McGaughey
Annie. Lytle
Dayton
Gade Row Academy
O'Ebock A. Im
Pitman Berringer
Pri
John Douglass
Berringer
John Wise
Purchase Lime
G. D. Patrick
Cockport
Samuel Burkett
Purchase Line
Geo. McAnalty
M. W. Best
Deckers Point
Tuesaday
Harry Burns
W. H. Wineburg
H. M. & A. Anderson
Gallaher & Reed
Gallaher & Reed’s
Henry Kulp Stouffer
Anneston Coal Company
Frances Eliza Hamed
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Neben Lewis
Meuday
John Resnae
Abe Ross
Ambrose
W. W. White
Covedr
J. E. McCreight
Emerton
Dr. Hosack
Mir
Frank Simpson
W. P. Oberlin
East Mahoning Township
Joe McCracken
Glees Fulton
Fules
Bish County
Opal Bee
Nonmen
Ambrosé
Tewm
W. W. Rittenhouse
J_ Sutter
Mahoning
Paiste
J. W. Hutchison Wee
Loyal Legion
Fisher
James Speedy
Adivance
Ida Miller
P. H. Trad
Cher
Henry Lewis
Keet
Wan
Mia
Mattie Matcer
Renkin
Tvat
Mica
Martha Harbison
Tie
Harbison
Garfield
Benjamine Cable
Jesse Penrose
West
Lebanon
Will Rutter
Illnois
Will Ewing
Selisburg
J. Telford
Wm. Patterson
Tom Colline
W. E. Colling
Will Byers
Denver
Del
R. L. George
Merebanta
Pittsberg
Rankin George
Colleges Springs
The
M. E. Church
Eae Babbath
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