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Newspaper
Kane Leader
Location
Kane, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1888
Page
2
Editor E G J Miller announces The Leader printed weekly on Thursday in McDade's Block over Kane Bank and mailed as Second Class Matter. March 8 1888 entry at the Post Office confirms publication details.
February saw public debt reduced by 7 756 356 67 dollars while New York City's population was estimated at 1 630 000, up 450 000 from the 1880 census. Maine reports 417 vacant pulpits among 1 362, with no cause given. The Crown Prince of Germany is reportedly dying from throat cancer. Northwestern Railroad notes about 100 projected Northwest lines totaling over 10 000 miles.
Members of the bar in McKean county unite in recommending Chief Justice Gordon to the Republican State Convention for renomination as Judge of the Supreme Court.
The Philadelphia Daily Item argues that no current figure is better suited for the Republican presidential nomination than Hon. Glenni W. Scofield of Warren, presently a judge on the United States Court of Claims.
President Cleveland named John R. Read of Read Pettit Philadelphia as United States attorney for the Eastern district of Pennsylvania to succeed the Republican Valente whose term ends. Read is regarded as well fitted for the office and is expected to be confirmed.
Col William R Morrison of Illinois reportedly tired of his Inter State Commerce Commission post and open to a run with Cleveland. Gen Black, pensions commissioner and Illinois native, also pursues the vice presidency, pitting Morrison to compete for Illinois delegates.
At Smethport last Tuesday the Republican county committee resolved to recommend a Congress candidate at the convention to select delegates for the State Convention and to empower that convention’s chosen candidate to select delegates to the congressional conference.
M Wilsey, son-in-law of ex President Grevy, France, was sentenced after a Legion of Honor decoration scandal. He must pay 3000 francs, serve two years in prison, and lose civil rights for five years, a verdict seen as evidence that justice remains balanced in France.
The Pennsylvania Railroad adds a fifth Florida tour on March 14 carried by a Pullman sleeping car special. The route runs from Philadelphia through Washington Lynchburg Danville Charlotte Columbia Augusta Savannah Jacksonville, with two weeks' round trip validity and meals included. Tickets at $45 from Philadelphia and discounted rates from other major stations. contact Pennsylvania agents or S W Draper at 849 Broadway New York for tickets.
Sparks From The Keystone notes Mills near Sherrystown produce nearly 10 000 cigars daily Towanda collects 1440 in February licenses People of Johnstown lose 10000 to patent swindlers Carpenter Charles Breck of Milton MA owns a shoe made by his father 53 years ago The Pennsylvania road buys ground at Altoona for a large brick warehouse in spring Warren claims the oldest G A R member D T Van Vechten born 1799 State Superintendent Highee calls for Harrisburg convention April 11 12 A Butler Hearth report says a Springdale woman gave birth to four living children Licenses revenue expected 12000 for Harrisburg Danville State Hospital hogs weigh up to 678 pounds A West Chester jury awards 1025 to M Cabe for injuries to daughter from a fall A hog in Franklin county weighs 1550 pounds A court approves 130 of 147 liquor license applications Dushore Review notes a pine near Bella Sylva measured 6 ft 8 in diameter at butt logged into 13179 pounds of wood plus large upper branches
Digest of assorted brief items including drought effects on Cuban sugar, students at Michigan University, clergy discipline in New Jersey, a one blue eye and one gray eye man in Atlanta, losses of sailors on British ships, profit from watermelons, Standard Oil control, Colonel Mosby in California law, bullfighting costs in Mexico City, injunction against Henry George followers, National Teachers Association convention in San Francisco, a two million dollar Bolivar memorial in Panama, long carrying of mail in Virginia, mining stock retainer in Arizona, Diamond Jo Reynolds wealth from mining, Old Granny the poultry bird, remarkable Indiana revivalist child, and Seth Kinman’s 72 years, gifts to presidents.
The Texas Capitol in Austin, built by a Chicago syndicate at about 4 million dollars, spans 562 feet by 287 feet with 260 rooms. The project earned 3.9 million acres in compensation, and up to 100000 people are expected to attend the May 14 to 19 dedication ceremonies amid much state pride.
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports responses from 49 Pennsylvania Republican editors. Sherman leads with 11 votes, Blaine 10, Cameron 9, Hawley 4, Lincoln 2, Gresham 2, and Evarts, Allison, Hiscock, Scofield, Depew, and Beaver each with one. If Cameron ran, he'd likely win the Keystone State’s delegation, but current signals suggest delegation may back him as emergency support or for his preferred candidate.
The House ways and means committee released a tariff bill that would cut duties by about 50 million dollars and expand the free list to include wool timber and tin plate. Democrats with protectionist leanings oppose it while Republicans largely oppose the measure. Passage in its current form is doubtful with debate likely to be lengthy and several amendments probable.
ORR & GILLIS operate as general insurance agents representing multiple companies including 1744 Ins. Co. of North America 1820 Franklin of Philadelphia 1825 Pennsylvania of Philadelphia 1853 American Central of St. Louis 1870 City of Pittsburgh 1856 Lebanon Mut's Fire 1868 Pacific Mutual Accident 1848 National Life Ins. Co. of Vermont. They offer loss settlements at their office in Gillis' Block with access to bonds on installments and cash surrender values, and note the American Central insures against lightning damage.
C B Lays Case Horge Kane Pa Feb 29 1888 advertises Dr Clark who limits practice to chronic diseases with positive diagnosis. Examinations are performed without patient input and free consultations offered. treatment charges depend on disease. Dr Clark travels to many places and promotes a new chronic practitioner method with a complete medical practice description. The notice ends with The Almighty Dollar.
L. D. Basserr advertises Boss Grocery in Kane offering cash sales on a wide range of groceries and household goods. Akron Flour is promoted as a key item with a money back guarantee, delivery to Kane homes, and a claim of transforming local shopper habits with low cash prices and new ideas.
The advertisement touts YAMSHIRO tea from Japan praised for quality and awards 1879. It notes shipments to American Tea Co New York and Boss Grocery Kane, offers ten days of 10 percent credit discounts, and denounces unfair merchant practices while urging prompt payment and honest customers mixed pickles priced at 20 cents per quart.
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