Wilson tariff bill passes House amid partisan cheers in Washington
Washington dispatch reports the Wilson tariff bill passing the House 204 to 140 with no Republican votes for and 17 Democrats including Newlands and Sibley opposing. Old-line Democrat Holman hails the session as record resisting party lines. Obituary notes George W. Childs, Philadelphia Public Ledger editor, praised for public spirit and philanthropy. Local notices list February land transfers and property deals in Indiana and Blairsville.
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HOUSE
Washington
Crisp
Congress
William S. Holman
Indiana
Bourke Cockrart
New York
Reltzhoever
Pennsylonia
Mr. Sibley
Pennsylvania
Newlands
Nevada
George W. Childs
The
Public Ledger
Philadelphia
Walnut Streets
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
Childs
Personal Breevities and Local Notes From Indiana County
Local brief notices list residents visiting, from Pittsburg to Philadelphia, Cleveland to Saltsburg. Several deaths and illnesses are noted including Miss Savilla Shank and Miss Ella Hilty, plus Institute program details and community events in Cherrytree and White township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Smith
Pittsburg
D. M. Caldwell
Mahaffey
D. A. Miller
Brushvalley
M. H. Henry
Philadelphia
Jerry Keith
Harry Sutton
Cleveland
E. L. Butterbaugh
Cockport
Emma Williams
Kimmel
Frank Keener
West Wheatfield Township
E. E. Brilhart
Cherrytree
Indiana House
G. T. Hamilton
Fifth Street
Bell Robison
Saltsburg
Harry Crissman
du Bois
John Malcolm, Jr
White Township
Hughes conducts meetings at Homer City church this week
Fragmented notices show Rev. A Hughes of Kent leading a series of meetings at the Homer City church this week. The item also lists various names and vague events including a Madrid artist and Paris illustrator, with references to local real estate plans and a February weekend gathering at West Indiana Hewesom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hughes
Kent
Homer City
Valdes
Madrid
Mareld
Paris
Reed Praises Wilson Bill in House Speech Before Vote
Hon Thomas B Reed voices strong support for the Wilson bill citing England's observers. He argues the outcome is foregone yet asserts American destiny will rise, Lincoln cited, urging determination as the nation moves toward prosperity for North and South alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Reed
House of Representatives
England
Mr. Reed
Abraham Lincoln
Political power argues over representation and tariffs
A Jim Crow era style critique notes 127 Southern State seats in Congress with 114 Democrats voting for Free Trade. It contrasts Southern and Northern representation, cites Kansas and South Carolina vote totals, questions equality, and urges support for Galusha A. Grow and the Wilson tariff in the lead up to an imminent election.
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Galusha A. Grow
Grow
Congress
Kansas
South Carolina
House
South
North
Johnstown
Tribune
Democratic Party
Galusha A
Resolutions on Death of Brother Hiram F. Ossom
At Deckers Point Council No. 647 Jr. O U A M a regular meeting held February 3, 1894 resolutions were adopted noting the loss of Hiram F Ossom a beloved brother. The charter will be draped in mourning and a copy of the resolutions will be spread on the minutes and printed in the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deckers Point
Ossom
Political papers filed late in Banks township vote delay
The Peoples' Party of Banks township filed nomination papers one day after the legal cutoff. Judge White ruled they should be filed as of Friday, allowing an election vote as scheduled. Snowblocked travel from Indiana delayed the filing, a near-tie decision in court. Smicksburg seeks a summer select school with Prof. H. D. Condron endorsed as principal amid praise for his merit. Marriage licenses list entries. Stock shipments report hogs cattle sheep and horses from several towns. An editorial notes newspapers must serve varied reader interests. Indiana Homes feature in Builders and Carpentering with A W Kemeny residence highlighted.
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Peoples’ Party
Banks Township
Indiana
White
People’s Party of
Smicksburg
H. D. Condron
Condron
Condren
Resignation of Las Cruces pastor and church Pew
Rev H Milton Shields former Indi ana county pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Las Cruces New Mexico asked the Rio Grande Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relation after seeking to enter McCormick seminary in Chicago. The Las Cruces congregation unanimously endorsed the request praising his ministry and recommending him to other churches seeking a devoted minister.
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H. Milton Shields
Indiana County
Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces
N. M
Shields
McCormick Seminary
Chicago
The
Rio Grande
First Presbyterian Church
New Mexico
Vick's Guide Promotes Garden Novelties and Colors
An 112 page guide from James Vick's Sons Rochester offers new flower and vegetable varieties with colored plates and front and back cover art. The ad urges gardeners to consult Vick before starting, noting a 10 cent price that is deductible from first order.
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Vick
James Vick
Rochester
N. Y
M H Henry and D W Schrecengest Visit West Indiana House
M H Henry and D W Schrecengest will be at the West Indiana House in Priday end Saturday February 9 and 10 to buy homes for the Philadelphia market.
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David Nicewonger
Vincent Tonkin
Mary A. Markle
White Township
John Markle
Geo. Fetterhoff
North Mahoning
Ida M. Beck
Mand
Townsend
Blairsville
J. H. Diven
N. P. Turner
Indiana
Sarah J. Taylor
Robt. Mitchell
D. B. Taylor
Cyrus Buffey
Nancy McAfee
Margaret F. Jack
David Martin
Adam Rowe
Edward Rowe
Jas, Decker
Cherryhill
Zenas Decker
Nancy J. Dilts
Marion Center
Henry Wetzel
Henry Buterbaugh
Green
Anna L. Buterbaugh
Green Township
Elias L. Buterbaugh
John McFeaters
Wheatfield Township
Asbury Carney
Cunningham
Mary J. Dally
William Lucas
Treas
Samuel Howe
Elizabeth Skiter
Buffington
John E. Young
Jane L. Gallaher
M. H. Henry
D. W. Schrecengest
West Indiana House
Priday End
Philadelphia
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James D. Hancock
Ian
the Grim Reaper
Cherrytree Institute
T. J. Meldren
Blacklick
Brady’s Bend
Allegheny County
Alice Moore
Gustin Moorhead
South Sixth Street
A. J. Altimus
Dilltown
Prothonotary
Peeler
W. R. Calhour
E. G. Smith
Hillsdale
W. F. Hayes
Iowa
West Water Street
8. B. Sturgeon
Beaver Falls
Archibald Nichol
Jag Hood
Marie Bell
Allegheny
Wm. Lewis
Church Street
Miss Savilla Shank
Savilla. Shank
Leslie Hazlett
Greenville
Ella Hilty
Mr. Hazlett
Hilty
Hazlett
Quinsy
Misses Shank
Miss Shank
Boston
Shirely
L. Barr
ER McCormick
Miss McIlwain
Dy. EP. Hazlett
J. J. Palmer
J. E. Campbell
Hope Stewart
Alice Smith
Rev. Ware
Chas. Kime
I. L. Davis
K. Rank
EE. Brilhart
J. A. Kneedler
Porter Rmports
W. J. Nugent
Clearfield
Cambria
Friends of Education
Isaac Rogers
East Wheatfield Township
Nineveh
Virginia
Charleston
J. W.morrow
Marchand
Jonathan Learn
J. C. Brunner
Creekside
Henry Kunkle
Center Township
A. P. Davis
Findon
Mon
James Davis
Mr. Davis
West
David, Lucas
T. M. Coleman
J. G. Henry
Sharpsburg
Evan Evans
Maggie St. Clair
Alex. St. Clair
Second Street
E. M. Evans
Joseph M’gara
Joseph McGara
Washington Township
Curry Run
D. J. Braughler
Grant Township
Dropay
Pine Grove
Richmond
National Capital
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore
Rater
Neteeber
East Liberty
Irwin
Uniontown
Greensburg
Butler
Jobhnsto
Jeeaze
Mt. Union
McVeytown
Beeva Beasawen
Port Royal
Duncannon
West Indiana
S.A. Hughes
Jacksonville
DT Me
Vakies
Syminiah Stowel
AS. A. Own, F. E. Best
Com
Mary C. Fulmer
Rayne
C. Murray
Winslow
Horton, Pa
J. M. McGuire
Minn
Harriet F. Crawford
Elmer A. Harvey
Fimer
J.D. McKalip
Barto
N. Seanor
Doylestown
J.N. Stewart
West Philadelphia
A. Crepes
Center Valley
A. W. Kimene
South Seventh
E. M. Lockard
Milk Street
Maia
Isaac Beck
Harry &St. Clair
Sixth Street
Beck’s
Marshall & Kline
Vick’s Floral Guide
Alex. T. Taylor
S. Se
Thegnoney
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