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Newspaper
Kane Leader
Location
Kane, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1888
Page
2
The January 26 1888 issue notes expectations that Pennsylvania’s vote will approach but fall short of eleven hundred thousand, reflecting early state turnout prospects for the year.
Eniza Battou Garrienio mother of the late President Garfield died at Mrs. Garfield’s home in Mentor Ohio on Saturday aged eighty six after a period of gradual decline.
The physical condition of Speaker Carlisle is more satisfactory, yet he will not resume the chair this week. He plans to spend several days at Fortress Monroe to recover before resuming his demanding duties.
Justice Gordon whose term ends next June will seek renomination before the Republican State Convention. Judge Mitchell of Philadelphia is also a contender before the same gathering. Additional candidates are expected to emerge as convention time approaches.
Chainamay Coorer calls for a Republican State Convention at Harrisburg Opera House on Wednesday April 25 to nominate a State ticket elect National Convention delegates and choose presidential electors. The event marks a lengthy campaign spanning over six months as a test for keen politicians.
On Wednesday last week Justice L Q C Lamar was formally installed on the Supreme Bench. The oath declares he will administer justice impartially without regard to wealth and will perform all duties according to the Constitution and laws of the United States so help me God.
KE P Kistner of Luzerne county was chosen chairman at Harrisburg over Dallas Sanders of Philadelphia by 42 to 35. Randall supported Sanders and traveled from Washington, but arrived too late. Scott and anti Randall leaders held a majority, and Randall failed to regain it. He vows to be heard at the state convention.
The House adopted by 164 to 7 a resolution recognizing Carlisle as Speaker, with Republicans boycotting to deny a quorum. The piece criticizes the delay tactic and argues the contestant should have been allowed to reopen and present all evidence.
The Pope expressed praise for the United States and America through a Latin reply read by Archbishop Ryan, noting freedom and devotion to the church, while affording blessings and gratitude for the gift of a bound copy of the U S Constitution. The report also references Tortilita mining endorsements and share offers.
The article predicts a near future consolidation of St Paul and Minneapolis, noting the change will threaten Chicago's prominence and leave Chicago facing renewed competition for regional leadership.
On Monday the thermometer rose above zero in St Paul Minnesota signaling a break in a lengthy cold spell. Forecasters warned conditions would remain variable as officials noted a seasonal shift may bring milder weather in the days ahead.
A Carlisle group considers erecting a $30,000 opera house. Washington county holds between $6 and $7 million in interest bearing funds. North Pent railroad uses coal dust as locomotive fuel in lieu of coal. A jet black sparrow frequents the Renovo depot with about fifty companions. Oil City saw 300 homes raised last year with $64,000 spent on public improvements. Tramps burned ten empty box cars at Stumamit Station on the Tyrone division of the Pennsylvania railroad last week. DuBois mills produced 25,076,649 feet of lumber along with 8,000,600 lath and 11,997,000 shingles, 1,135,868 boxes and 5,092,580 barrel heads. The hangings for David L. King at Clarion jail are set for the day after the Board of Pardons meeting, with a respite for a month. L Edward Coffey, on death row in Pittsburgh, fatally slashed his throat upon news of the Pardon Board’s denial. Knights of Pythias in Pennsylvania face suspension from the national body. Grand Lodge officers summoned to appear before Grand Chancellor Douglass. The Grand Lodge asserts it remains a regularly chartered branch, while intra-state by-laws are deemed non-constitutional by the order elsewhere. Pennsylvania marriage license law allows separate or joint applications. minors require parental consent attested by witnesses. clerks if violating face $1,000 fines to the aggrieved.
A survey of current topics notes that public schools nationwide employ about 820,000 teachers. Other items include coal imports by Canada, women’s suffrage in Washington Territory, shipper railroad billing raises, the next volume of Civil War records, and President Cleveland’s invitation to Cornell University’s commencement.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces personally conducted Florida tours with a Pullman train to Jacksonville on January 26 and February 5. Rates from New York are 47 dollars and from Philadelphia 45 dollars, including meals, sleeping car, and one day at Hotel Everett in Jacksonville. Tickets good for about two weeks in Florida with extended post-tour options. Names can be registered at company ticket agencies.
Inventory markdown sale at Kang Pa presents 14 inch Picot Trimming for 123 cents per yard and a wide mix of discounted items across shoes robes blankets carpets and wall paper. Bargains include 38 cent women’s rubbers 25 cent blacking and 29 cent books with storewide price revisions to clear spring stock.
A dramatic sale entices shoppers with caps for children at five cents and neckwear for men at nineteen cents, lasting another week. The store promises a month of dress goods, mixing new and older stock, marked to move quickly, urging customers to inspect bargains rather than spend on travel or meals.
A store advertises shoes in every proper style marked at fair prices ensuring quality leather and work. It promises full disclosure of any discount reasons and states that when shoes are sold for half or less there is a justified reason, which will be explained.
In Kane a seller advertises deep discounts on Ladies' Misses' and Children's hoods and toboggans at 24 cents each and a boxed lot for 25 cents. A 4 pound package of coffee sells for $1.00 and 4 pounds of Japan tea for $1.00.
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