National political figures layer campaigns and shifts in 1890s US
Regular Correspondent reports Hon. J G Clarkson toward RNC chairman role and influence in the Philadelphia meeting. Thomas B Coulter of Ohio praised for reorganizing the Sixth Auditor’s office. Pine Ridge transfer to Interior in Aug. Brice faces pressure to return from Europe. Proctor to War likely in Cheney's stead. Democrats clash over Speakership as Crip is accused of propping chairmanships.
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J. G. Clarkson
Republican National Committee
National League of Republican Clubs
Washington
National Executive Committee
Philadelphia
Clarkson
National League
National Committee
Quay
Miss Nancy
Thomas B. Coulter
Ohio
Ohio Republican Association
Pine Ridge
Interior Department
Gorman
Brice
Campbell
Senate
United States
Proctor
Edmunds
Cheney
Vermont
Crisp
Pennsylvania's Double Lines to the Sea (Atlantic City route)
The Pennsylvania Railroad's West Jersey and Atlantic lines, later the Camden and Atlantic, form the Double Lines to the Sea. The system's tracks, equipment, and speed emphasize safety and comfort, with a published city-to-sea time of seventy five minutes. The service links Philadelphia to its seaside suburb via a premier, nationwide route praised for efficiency and modern facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania’ Railroad
Atlantic City
West Jersey
Camden
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Camden and
Atlantic Railroad
Newfield
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Market Street
Central Seashore
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Emigrant letter warns and invites caution in Northwest
Mrs R A Donnaney writes from near Dixonville DimMonp Wasa July 20 1891 describing Northwest settlement as healthy with good water and diverse nationalities while warning emigration boomers that many end up tramping after spending all their money. She advises tenderfoots to stay home if unable to start with two thousand dollars. She also encloses a postal note to renew her Progress subscription and comments on adjacent news about New Jersey coast excursions and other local notes including a dangerous spider bite, coffee versus cocoa news, and a Brockwayville doctor’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Donahey
Far West
Dixonville
DimMonp
Wasa
Indiana County
Northern Pacific
The
Progress
R. A. Donnaney
E. T. Williams
Brockwayville
Bradford
Murrysville Gas Field Failing Signals Shift to Coal
A Pittsburg area gas expert reports falling rock pressure in Murrysville wells and reliance on pumps to move gas. Large consumers may lose supply as contracts end, prompting factories near Pittsburgh to switch back to coal. Pumping stations cost $75,000 each, or $225,000 for a trio, with new field developments under scrutiny amid high expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrysville
Pittsburg
Notice to Teachers Meeting at multiple townships in August
The notice lists school directors meetings in Pine township West Lebanon Jackson ville Armstrong White townships Burrell Green for August 7 through 15 1891. Sessions seek to hire eleven to twelve teachers for six months with wages from 28 to 30 dollars monthly and bids for coal and fuel.
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Washington
New York
Pine Township
Burns School
West Lebanon
Jacksonville Borough
J. J. Lewis
Seco’y
Armstrong Township
Anthony’s
Lebanon Bank
J. W. Minter
Wx. Rogisson
White Tno
Grand Jury
Court House
Indiana
Nathan Simpson
M. McHenry
Burrell Townssip
Smith
R. M. Geary
Green Two
Cockport
J.C. Leasure
Indiana County
Peter Bogers
Eouth
Alexander Wiggins
Wr. Fleming
de Weet
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Indiana Progress
Moorhead
Prop'r
Wer
Luzerne County
James C. Brown
Indiene
Jefferson Counties
How
Jace
Gee
Juan 'T Baed
Beach Creek Railroad
Kemumvee
Joly
Cambria County
Miller
Lock Haven
Kerrmore
Clearfield County
Patton
New Cambria
Clearfield
Chest Creek
Tupeors Oxy
Baltimore and Ohio
Johnstown
Atantic IV
Western Letter
New Jersey
P.B. RB
Cape May
Sea Tale City
Ocean City
Weatsern Pennsylvania
Mendel
Berlin
Esya
van Mooutens
J. T. Little
Prof. Little
Iwanom
U. S
H. M. Hosner
Weesp
Holland
van Houten
Heser
G. A.R
Detroit
Indiana Couunty BS
J. W. Books
Court of Common Pleas
Amos How
J. N. Banks
Annie M. Holmes
Sam’ Cunningham
G. A. McLain
Telford
Telford Esq
Ino, A. Scott
Indiana Borough
J. Telford
Hugh Wiggins
Orphans’ Court
W. D. McCullough
C. T
Catate
James McGregor Clerk
Mid-Ummer
Indias
Onur
Yours Truly
Johnston & Mack
Farmers’ Headquarter
Indiana, PA
Seth Marree
Eur
Putin
Neelys Reversisle
Political and
Rand, McNalty & Co
Ndaxz
Mopsie Sour Deze
Fenk Sendars
Cteie
Hieory
Schess
Wells
Peice
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