Blaine praised as diplomat and statesman across nations
A 1891 editorial mix from The Indiana Progress and Bedford Inquirer notes James G Blaine's diplomatic skill in handling the Behring Sea dispute the Canadian fisheries issue and the Pan American Reciprocity plan while praising his peaceable yet firm stance. It also endorses Amna H. Mylin of Lancaster for Auditor General and comments on Italian diplomacy coke strikes and a looming eight hour labor conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Behring
Bedford Inquirer
Amna HH. Mylin
Lancaster County
Mylin
Senate
Greensburg Contractors Battle Unions Warn Mass Action
A bitter war erupts in Greensburg as contractors mill owners and furnishers clash with trades unions. A fifty-signature pledge opposes unions citing strikes poverty and boycotts, threatening to discharge workers who refuse nonunion materials and forbidding hiring union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ricita
Pittsburg
Morewood
Legislature Faces Prolonged Session Past May End
Senator Williamson of Huntingdon warned in Hareissege, Pa, that adjournment before June is unlikely. He cited pending apportionment, Ballot Reform, and Granger Tax bills, plus over 150 anticipated appropriation measures. Senator Packer doubted adjournment before May end, while Philadelphia opposition looms against an earlier May 6 adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hareissege
Williamson
Huntingdon
Hhe
Senate
Philadelphia
Sleed's Garsapariile Blood Purifier Ad Promises Every Dose
An ad touts Sleed's Garsapariile as the best blood purifier claiming unique model properties and a price of 190 doses per dollar. It asserts the product removes traces of screfala, salt rheum, and other dinner-related impurities.
Manuscript Submissions At 1890s Magazine Surpass Expectations
The Ladies' Tome Journal editor Mr. Bok reports 15 205 manuscripts received in 1690 with 2 280 poems 1 746 stories and 11 179 miscellaneous articles. Of these 437 were accepted—66 poems 21 stories and 410 articles, over 300 solicited—leaving unsolicited acceptance at about 1.97 percent.
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Bok
Journa
Conemaugh Presbytery Meeting Actions and Plans
Conemaugh Presbytery met in Johnstown on the 11th and 14th with Rev J C Telford acting as moderator. T M Huston was licensed to preach after a trial. Funds were set for Battsburg and Apollo congregations Home Mission aid. A mission was authorized for Altoona and a Johnstown relief fund balance allocated. An assessment of ten cents per member was levied. A petition was sent to the World's Fair Commission to close gates on Sunday. The next meeting will be held in Elderton with Porter ordained.
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Conemaugh
U.P
Johnstown
J.C. Telford
D.D
R. A. Kingan
T. Mhuston
West Fairfield
Battsburg
Board of Home Missions
Apollo
Home Mission Board
United Presbyterian Church
Altoona
Presbytery
World’s Fair Commission
Elderton
E. G. Porter
India
J.B. J
Presbytery of Kittanning Meets at Homer City
The Presbytery of Kittanning held meetings on April 14 at Homer City. Dr. D J Irwin was chosen moderator. A committee led by Dr W Miller was formed to visit Ford City and organize a church if feasible. Licentiate E G Haymaker from Blaireville was received and expected to accept calls from Union and Midway. Reverend W J Wilson was urged to accept calls from Curried a Run and Centre. The assembly overture on amendments passed in the affirmative while deaconess questions split, first part negative second part affirmative. A resolution opposed opening the Columbian exposition on the Lord's Day. Commissioners to the General Assembly were elected J Q A Fullerton and A D Weir. Mrs Rev S W Miller was named Vice President of the Synodical Woman's Executive Committee. Next meeting set for Union church on June 16. D E Craighead G B Irwin and Leard R K Wylie licensed to preach. D H Sloan SC
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Homer City
D. J. Irwin
W. Miller
Ford City
E. G. Haymaker
Blaireville
Union
Midway
W. J. Wilson
J. Q. A. Fullerton
A. D. Weir
General Assembly
Union Church
Mesere
D. E. Craighead
George B. Irwin
Leard RK. Wylie
D. H. Sloan
Meeting of Delamater's Creditors Extends Compromise Deadline
The Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Delamater & Co. extended the accept failure of the fifty percent compromise to the 25th. Nine-tenths of unsecured creditors have agreed to the compromise, with nonparticipants mostly distant or abroad. Circulars urge all creditors to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delamater & Co
Trouble Persistence in Coke Region Sparks Eviction Tension
The coke region unrest continues as Sheriff McCormick attempts evictions on Monday. Troops were dispatched to quell disturbances, leaving the area unsafe and unsettled. Opinions differ, with some believing trouble may end soon while others warn of further, possibly startling events by May's start.
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Oon
Eort
Coke
McCormick
School Boy's Pride Shoes Sold at Red Front
Steving and Doty’s undertaking establishment moved to Sixth Street opposite the jail. The market offers the best boys shoes stamped School Boy's Pride, sold exclusively at the Red Front.
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Steving & Doty
Sixth Street
Steving’s Mammoth Furniture Rooms
Jail
Breving & Doty’s
Oxford
Leving’s Mammoth Furniture Rooms
Steving's Mammoth Furniture Rooms
Judge Whites Hew Harrow A Farm Machinery Tale
We meet Judge White on a dusty road returning from his farm where he previews an American harrow. He reveals he bought the barrow after seeing its plowing, sowing and harrowing efficiency, noting it can replace much plow work and save time, while he keeps the plow. He also mentions a Timothy seeder and a new Clydesdale colt.
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Judge White
Granger
Moorhead
American Harrow Co
Timothy Seeder
Detroit
Israel
Thomas
P B B s Double Lines to Atlantic City Excursion
The coming summer promises notable sea shore travel with Atlantic City hotel bookings and strong interest. The Pennsylvania Sea-Shore Lines will consolidate West Jersey and Camden and Atlantic between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, operating a double track system.
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P.b.b's
Atlantic City
City-by-the Sea
Pennsylvania
West Jersey
Camden
Atlantic
Philadelphia
Field's Famous Minstrels Delight Alliance Audience
Sourbeck's opera house drew a packed crowd for a full Evening of Al G Fields minstrels with Billy Van and the Morrissey brothers. Encores followed and patrons urged a return visit. Local ads promote Henry Halla Miller's Blairsville drug store Steving's furniture and Maple Syrup at Alex StClair's with other bargains and shop notices.
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Sourbeck
al. G. Field
al. Field Hime Self
Billy van
America
Morrissey Brothers
Cradoc
Eduard Estus
Geo
Hassel
Jobn T. Gray
Orland Lemon
Tommy Donnelly
Willis Casey
Diamond Brothers
All Stars
Daily Leader
Alliance, O
Henry Halla
Teacher Responds to Criticism in Rayne Township
Indrawa Pennsylvania April 20 1891 letter from a local teacher refuting a misrepresented report in Indiana Progress. The writer defends the teachers social gathering at Kelisbury April 3 denying vulgar dancing, condemns anonymous accusations, and states teachers will stand by their actions and beliefs.
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Indrawa
Indiana Progress
Siz
Rayne Township
Kellysburg
Kelsburg
Zion
May Cosmopolitan fiction and features preview
The May Cosmopolitan presents a tale of a painter who tries to depict Christ three times, a study in love and sorrow, by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen, with Wenzell illustrations. Also features war stories by Archibald Forbes and Albion W. Tourgee, plus illustrations by Villers and Zogbaum and pieces on Cleopatra of the Stage and New Philadelphia. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Hjalmer Hjorth Boyeson
Cosmopolitan
Archibald Forbes
Albion W. Tourge
Boysen
Wenzell
Life
Forbes
Frederic Villers
Tourgee
Zogbaum
New Philadelphia
Harry Fenn
Leadville
Dr. Koch
Lymp
Berlin
Cosmopolitan Pub. Co
Madison Square
N.Y
Kiskiminetas School vs Shady Wide Club Game Ends in Extra Innings
A baseball game at Kiskiminetas School on Saturday featured nine innings of tight play before Kiski erupted for three runs in the tenth, winning 14 to 11 over Shady Wide. The score reflected a high scoring contest with both sides pushing runs across in a crowded grounds event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiskiminetas School
Shady Wide Athletic Club
Kiski
Kiss Kiminetaa
Shady Ride
Indiana Roller Mills Advertises Goldenrod Flour Quality
Indiana Roller Mills announces Goldenrod flour with wheat priced at 1.15 per sack. They report ground 4000 sacks and claim demand from numerous customers and top bakers. The mill boasts a modern facility and unbeatable service, inviting farmers to bring grists for milling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Wilson Row & Hetrick
Castoria and Groceries Featured by Local Advertisers
A collage of local ads promotes Castoria for children, fresh fish, teas, spices, and high grade groceries. Stores like Clements, St Clair, RKed Front, Miller, and W. M. Cunningham showcase shoes, laundry soap, pickles, coffee, jewelry, onion sets, and furniture. Many specials include 50 to 60 cent children’s shoes, 3 dollars for men’s shoes, and 25 cent crushed Java.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
West Indiana Borough Stallion and Jack Ordinance
An 1891 ordinance by the Burgess and Town Council of West Indiana Borough Pennsylvania bans keeping stallions or jacks for breeding without a license, sets a ten dollar license fee, imposes fifteen dollar penalties, and restricts breeding to covered enclosures or kept stables within the borough.
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West Indiana
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Iit
Betton
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Philadelphia Street
Rudini
Mr. Blaine
Presbytery of
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Delamater
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Miller’s Drug Store
Blairsville
Alex StClair’s
W. M. Cunningham
Vienna
White River
Pitcher’s Castoria
Graham
W. M. Cunningham’s
Alex St Clair
Kiskiminetas
Castorus
Castoria
Miss
Castors
California
McCracken
Alex St Clair’s
Miller's Drug Store
Blairs Ville
Alex St Clairs
W. M. Cunning
Ham’s
Wee Heinze
StClair’s
VM. Cunningham
Chase & Sanborn's
Clemeta
Alex StClair's
Alex. StClair’s
Thomas Building
Miller
Milt G. Miller
Congress
St Clair
Hugh M. Bell
Burgess
J. A.C
Stockholders
Indiana Normal School of Pennsylvania
Court House
Indiana, Pa
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Act of Assembly
Silas M. Clark
Thos. Sutton
Smith’s
Mackinac
Pacace
Mackinac Island
Petoskey
the Sea
Marquetts
Lake Huron Parm
Cleveland
A.A. Schantz
Assit
G.P. A
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THE
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Way. CO
Highland Vineyards
Daugherty Bros
S. G. Hartman
Milton G. Miller
Penna
Filiea
D. W. Anthony
Parkwood
Pittsburgh
Thompson
Binghamton Wagon Co
Binghamton
N. Y
J. M. Cunningham
Pennington, Raifber
Rosenbaum & Co’s
Los Jomacol
Sinsus
Ashiemabie
Weterew
York
Aude
Tang
Mene
Thair Patsswags Rosenbaumcs
Market Street
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Neersion Bepet
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