Prohibition Battle Persists Despite Heavy Vote in State
The majority against the Prohibitory Amendment surprised liquor interests who warn of a future clash over Brooks law limits. The piece argues the defeat is not terminal, urging continued education, voter outreach, and organized work while noting strong support in cities and counties. It cites Meadeville Tribune on political synergy and assigns responsibility to party dynamics in the Prohibition cause.
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Fredericksburg
Waterloo
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cal Brice
Cal
Meadville Tribune
Republican Party
Rhode Island Voters Repeal Prohibition Amendment
Rhode Island voters on June 20 supported repealing the prohibition amendment, a three-fifths threshold required for repeal. Opponents argued the ban shifted liquor control but did not stop the trade, while supporters favored returning to a license system and tighter regulation.
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Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Letter praising campaign work and future hopes in Indiana
The writer praises Hon John F Dravo and campaign workers, noting victory is delayed but seeds sown, and expresses gratitude for their efforts. Mentions Prohibition and Suffrage amendments defeat counts, Simon Cameron's grave illness, and a reflection on community efforts in Indiana county.
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John F. Dravo
Lincoln Century closing chapters highlight political strife and leadership
The Century's final Lincoln History installments cover the radical challenge to Lincoln's renomination, cabinet shifts, Chase's rise, copperhead matters, and church sympathy to the administration. The series spans from the second inaugural to Lincoln's death, with back numbers already in print and large print runs reported.
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Lincol
Greely
Niagara
Messers
Nicolay
Hay
Lincoln
Chase
Ship
Copperhead
North
Duches
Constitutional Amendment Election Results Noted
At the constitutional amendment election held Tuesday June 18, voters cast ballots across unspecified districts. The fragment notes the event and date but provides no totals or details on supporters or opponents.
Clergyman Amos Sell Sentenced After Adultery Plea
Rev Amos Sell pleaded guilty to adultery and fornication and bastardy in Somerset county court after rape charge was withdrawn. He was fined 50 dollars, ordered to pay 60 dollars for expenses to the prosecutrix, and imprisoned six months. He cited poverty and ill health of his wife as extenuation. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad follows.
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Amos Sell
Susan Custer
Stoystown
Somerset County Court
Sell
Living horse saved from wreck under Johnstown bridge
E M Groas reports Harry Rosensteel, a Johnstown notable, confirms that a horse survived in wreckage near the railroad bridge last Sunday after more than two weeks of abstinence. The animal grew weak but recovered once given food and water, and a cat and dog were rescued alive shortly before. Rosensteel and Gross are longtime friends from Greensburg.
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E. M. Groas
Harry Rosensteel
Johnstown
Mr. Rosensteel
Gross
Rosensteel
Greenaburg
Greensburg Agurs
Penny saving banks urged to help citizens lay by a penny
An act by the late legislature allows a savings bank with at least thirteen citizens two thirds from the county to form in Indiana county. Thirteen trustees will manage it and appoint a president and vice president. The piece urges local initiative to start such a bank, a long-used England and eastern U S idea now sanctioned by Pennsylvania.
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Commonwealth
Indiana County
England
Pennsylvania
Penny Saving Bank
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Indiana
Said County
Harry Waite
David Graham
Banke Township
Isaac Graham
James Graham
Banks
Isaae Graham
Banks Township
Johnston East
Ian
Iter Braheirs
Enshunda
Evalineong
George Patchin
James Adcliff
Indi
Harry White
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises $100 Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for a catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo, with endorsements from West Tevax and Marvin wholesale druggists and Toledo National Bank. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucus surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents, sold by druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Tevax
O. Watpina
Kinnan & Marvin
O. KE
A. van Hogsen
Toledo National Bank
O. Hell
Court actions and sales in East Mahoning docket
Friday proceedings included motions for a new trial in Work v East Mahoning Inp while Monday opened the civil list trial calendar. Real estate sales and partitions were granted for Snyder and Younkin estates, with auditors reporting distributions. Several judgments were entered for lack of affidavits, settlements reached, and trials ongoing in a crowded docket of probate, brokerage, and lunacy matters.
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John L. Work
Mary Work
East Mahoning
Conemaugh Chemical Works
Darren Allen Henderson
Sarah K. Smith
J. R. Smith
Maria Anthony
R. A. Paul
J. E. Elricks
J. C. Anderson
Mahon Heirs
Nancy Moore
Margaret Arney
Elijah Work
Jamea
Brady
Castoria Slogan Recalled From Classic Ad Line
An old advertising quip promotes Castoria as a remedy across life stages from infancy to parenting. The lines recount giving Castoria during illness childhood growth and for children, reflecting a historical marketing approach.
Wanted Wheat at Cherrytree Roller Mills for Market Price
A notice seeks to purchase ee thousand bushels of No 1 wheat at the Cherrytree Roller Mills for the best available market price. The ad names Jous McKzace as the party offering the price.
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