Riots, Railroads, and Reform Tempest in the Era
A collection of 1880s items notes London riots investigations and a Belgian gunmaker claim. Kentucky passes a whipping post bill for wife beaters. Theodore Thomas tours, Edisson securities form International Railway Telegraph Company. Plans for gas pipelines from Butler to Cleveland. Texas lecturing tours by Col. Dan Rice. John B. Gough suffers a stroke during a Frankford lecture. Sheriff sale adjourned for Western Union land. Pennsylvania Gas Company access approved in Philadelphia amid Standard Oil opposition. Customs allow cremated remains to Philadelphia without duty. Knights of Labor speaker discusses eight to six hour workday goal and equal pay for women. General Hancock declines to resign presidency bid.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
City Hall
New York
Death of Governor Seymour Ends Long Public Service
The ex-governor died peacefully after a sunstroke in 1876 led to cerebral effusion in old age. Mrs. Seymour, very ill, sat beside him as he sank, and the funeral at Forest Hill cemetery was private. Other notes mention Mrs. Julia D. Grant franking privilege, electric lighting at the DuBois House, and railroad conductors enforcing brakeman seating rules.
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Seymour
Forest Hill Cemetery
Johnson & Siegfried Offer Fine Stationery in Warren
In Warren Pennsylvania the firm Johnson and Siegfried advertise the largest line of fancy goods and fine stationery. The display includes a wide range of quality papers, writing instruments, and desk accessories for residents and businesses.
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Johnson & Siegfried’s
Warren, Pa
Wetmore Township votes on women as directors
In Wetmore township the talk centers on electing a lady school director under a law allowing women to serve. The Republican caucus named a candidate who received six votes. the Democratic caucus offered none. The piece urges voters to back a woman, arguing the first six men to do so will be proud of their choice.
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Wetmore Township
Boston Ideal Company to stage Uncle Tom's Cabin
Next Thursday evening in Griffith's Opera House Boston Ideal Company presents Uncle Tom's Cabin with new features and scenery. Miss Mary Orton as Topsy and Little Birdie Blakely as Eva tour, followed by a sketch The Dutchman's Ghost. Tickets 50 cents at Griffith's store. sales strong in Kane Pa.
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Boston Ideal Company
Griffith’s Opera House
Mary Orton
Topsy
Birdie Blakely
Eva
J. T. & W. Griffith’s
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Abe
Orice of Publication
Par
London
Liege
State
Senate
Kentucky
Theodore Thomas
Thomas A. Edisson
International Railway Telegraph Company
Albany
Pluckme
Connellsville
Butler County
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
The
Daily Examiner
Waco
Tex
Dan Rice
Texas
Col. Rice
John B. Gough
Frankford Presbyterian Church
Evie
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
Eric
Philadelphia
Workman Powderly
Knights of Labor
Providence
Hancocks
United States
Army
Conger
Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Julia D. Grant
Mrs. Fangle
DuBois
the Express
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Daveson St
Kane
C. W. Smith
Barger P & Billiard
Thomson Hbe
Tan
J. Manzella & CO
F. M. Knorr
J.B. Cable Insurance
Knapp & Cable
Beatty Brock
Wanrnen, PA
W J. Armstrong
Kane, PA
Gillis’ Drug Store
Lee Aa Eo
J. D. Magowan
Axg
Fraley St
Tam
J. A. Vollmer, Fraley Sr
Kane, Penna
Ges. Welker
Bae Tye
West
John Ryden
Kane Gas Light
Hoetgayy Co
Frarry Street
General Inewramce Agent & Land Office
Decda
Mersenger, &c
G H. Lyon, C. E
Turers
Bradford
Gir
Bemus
Magowan's Drug Store
Pioneer Hardware Store
Kane Bakery
AD Sop
Yase Rana
Bibo
A. Bradley
T. A. Tudley
Comalridge
Conn
Geo
Witham
Atercoats
Mens’, Youths
Boys’ &Children’s Poweercoats
O. B. Lay’s
Newmarkets
the People’s Store
Pho
Nemey
J. L. Cousins & CO
A. B. Tuomas
N. Greenland
Meade Hey Cota
Pino
W. Outon
Mayaville, Ky
John Fleming
Earywest
HL D. Y Holland
J. Y. Porter, & CO
Public Aqua
O. B. Lay
Oni
Joan Rypew
Baltimore
Dorman
J. EW. Doe
Lay’s
Uncle Tom
Josuva
Davis
Seth
eNatarah
Muna
B. D. Kane
Hordmeon & al, ’Trustees, and
Magowan’s
Mount Jewerr
Wetmore
Hamlin
Coa
Mekean and Elk
J. A. Norman
P. G. Anderson
Cynthia Spring
Kanesholm Church
R. Rf
T. Strurtners, IC Wer
A. H. McKetyy, J. R. Jervenson
Struthers Iron Works
Struthers, Wells & CO
Oi Well and Towers Yy
Champion Engines and Boiers
Johnson & Siegfried
Variety Hall
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