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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1892
Page
4
The notice from 630 Philadelphia Street dated February 3, 1892 presents W. 3. Mitchell as a suitable candidate to represent Indiana county at the Minneapolis Nations Convention. It notes his long service to local business interests and suggests the process to enable his candidacy.
From Saltsburg Press and Blairsville reports a heated dispute over a county poor house7 with critics labeling the plan a tax buyers scheme and urging voters to reject it. Opponents warn of stigma for paupers and wasteful public expense while proposing practical tests and self supporting farm models.
Jupee Wickham sentenced Messrs Meilon and Porter of the Beater Star for criminal libel against Senator Quay. They must pay a $600 fine and serve six months in county jail. The court warned newspapers to be more careful in attacking citizens.
The piece condemns Philadelphia and Pittsburg lawmakers for disreputable conduct, urges city newspapers to propose better candidates from their own areas, and argues that a purified city delegation would restore respect to the Legislature. It warns against neglecting local reform and calls for nominating respectable men from the cities.
The Pennsylvania Republican State Convention met at the Continental Hotel on Friday January 29 with about two thirds present. Chairman Watres outlined the agenda fix the time and place for the upcoming convention and noted hotel arrangements for delegates. Harrisburg was chosen for the next State Convention though Pittsburgh received nineteen votes and Williamsport twenty one before Harrisburg was declared unanimous. Committees heard resolutions praising President Harrison for handling the Chilean affair and congratulating Republicans on the November victory, with calls for honoring the administration and party leaders.
The article argues for permanent gains in crop production through better soil preparation and plowing, fertilizer use, and manure management. It contrasts European methods, urges practical instruction for farmers, cites profit differences among dairymen, and stresses that success depends on farmer discipline and proper land care rather than luck.
Judge Calvin Rayburn presided at a special court with numerous cases. Dockets include divorce actions, property sales, and guardianships, plus a note on Argentina’s credit policy and resultant fraud and bankruptcy stemming from inflated land valuations and government bonds.
An old column extols Hood's Sareaparilla as the best medicine, citing its proven merit and honesty. It notes the bandwagon of “100 Doses One Dollar” and mentions a spring music session starting May 1 for young ladies. A fragment on Pirates in a burlesque mentions Paul Jones and legendary gallantry.
A compilation of coroners verdicts from past decades recounts causes of death in curious terms. Entries include strangulation, accidental drownings, overdoses, unknown illnesses, and oddities such as deaths during railway incidents and fights with animals.
Store catalog lists per sack retail price for Bro Flour, and per bushel pricing for wheat corn oats rye and buckwheat. No dates or quantities provided beyond unit terms.
Train connections from Pittsburgh to Indiana Branch listed with departure times for Mail Day Express and Western Ex routes. Allegheny City and Blairsville access noted, with through passengers from Philadelphia and New York via Mall and Pacific Ex. Officials James Reed and F L Sheppard sign off as superintendents.
A fragmented timetable lists multiple trains from Pittsburg to West Penn Junction and onward to Kittanning Oil City Titusville and Buffalo Express times. It includes arrivals and departures with times like 12 35 pm 2 36 pm and 9 45 pm, plus notes on Accom and East Brady stops and Sunday service.
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