State Senate Card for Capt. James G. Mitchell
A Jefferson County item notes Capt. James G. Mitchell associated with the state senate. Details on district, race, or candidacy are not provided in the readable text.
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1892
Page
4
A Jefferson County item notes Capt. James G. Mitchell associated with the state senate. Details on district, race, or candidacy are not provided in the readable text.
Dissatisfaction grows across Pennsylvania with the Baker Ballot Law. The public anticipates an overhaul by the next Legislature. Officials warn that while the law aims for informed secret voting, unclear details may disfranchise thousands. The paper pledges to publish ballot facsimiles to guide straight Republican, straight Democratic, and split votes before next week's election.
Four weeks remain in the campaign with Republicans seen as holding the argument and vigor. Business interests back Harrison while opposition to tariff disturbance grows. Defection of Judge Gresham is tempered by Sickles and veterans' support. Northern states lean Harrison as New York deems the city safe for Republicans.
Capt James G Mitchell of Jefferson County is named the party nominee for State Senate. He attended local agricultural meetings last week and greeted many friends. Support from workingmen bus newsmen and soldiers is noted as he advances to the state race.
The autumn meeting of the Pennsylvania Board of Agriculture and General Farmers Institute is set for October 26 and 27 at Indiana Pa. The program lists welcome remarks by N Seanor and Gov Pattison, plus essays, discussions, and lectures by McAdoo Riddie Lewis Waters and others. An open Q and A, railroad ticketing, and hotel accommodations are arranged.
The Philadelphia Ledger comments on George Wallace Delamater being convicted of embezzlement tied to the 1890 Delamater & Co. failure in Meadville. The piece notes that other firm members were acquitted, questions the act of 1889, and argues the law may be unjust by forcing insolvent bankers to either accept deposits or risk criminal penalties.
Joan L. Gerry announces Republican meetings across Strongstown Center Gettysburg Wildlett Seckers Point Plomville Homer City Jacksonville and other towns. Meetings begin at 7 pm with strong speakers. Officials urge wide attendance and note more dates to be announced.
Chronicle of deeds showing multiple transfers in Blairsville Saltsburg and surrounding townships from Oct 5 to Oct 10. Names include Fair Aygey Sloan Skelly Williamson Shilling H L Kinter and others with parcels ranging from 2 to 265 acres and lots in Blairsville Canoe and Saltsburg. Sums paid vary from $5 to $1,750.
Weekly corrected quotations from Farmers' Headquarters listing prices for butter eggs lard talow soap beeswax country hams country sides shoulders potatoes white beans roasted coffee sugar tea granulated sugar and various poultry, along with clover reed and timothy seed per bushel or pound. Ranges reflect market values for the Indiana region and are updated by D. C. Mack.
The new Military Coat and handsome wraps are popular in medium weight Storm Serges in black and blue. Prices range from $10 to $25. Garments feature Diagonal, Whipcord, Beaver and Ottoman materials with silk braid linings. Described as very dressy and cheaper than ever, selections suit Misses and children across ages and prices.
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