Supreme Court ruling grants extra pay to legislators
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholds an appeal from Dauphin County, allowing legislators to receive an extra 560 dollars by treating pay as a fixed salary rather than daily wages. Justice Sharswood notes the Constitution’s broad interpretation of words and finds salary and wages effectively interchangeable for this act.
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Supreme Court
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Remarkable Change in Federal Appointments After Arthur Rise
The article argues Arthur’s administration has purged Garfield supporters from office and filled 306 posts with Grant loyalists, except Mouat of Philadelphia. It predicts a 306 candidate for Pennsylvania governor on May 10 and criticizes Blaine’s 1884 ambitions, claiming Arthur withholds patronage.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Blaine
Clinton
Pesident
Philadelphia Reform Victory in Municipal Elections
The 21st saw Philadelphia voters end boss rule as Reformers won nineteen of twenty seven wards and placed many of their ticket in office. The Committee of One Hundred led the push, defeating jobbers and rings and returning government to citizens. The piece calls this a glorious turn linked to Washington's birthday.
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Philadelphia
Jobbers’ Brigade Horse, Foot and Dragoons
United Action
Washington
House apportionment bill clears Senate and heads to president
The apportionment bill increases congressmen from 293 to 325 and moves Pennsylvania to an at large seat elected by the state. It passed with little debate and awaits presidential signature. The table lists state allocations including New York ten and California six among others.
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Tne
Senate
Pennsylvania
Fight to the death Roscoe Conkling Blaine clash over presidency
The Philadelphia Telegraph denounces the Conkling Blaine clash as a disgraceful personal battle that uses the South American question for revenge and power. It attacks the administration and the ex secretary of state for political manipulation, urging independent moves and living principals to sustain the party.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
Ind
Roscoe Conkling
James G. Blaine
Arthur
Conkling
Mr. Conkling
Republican Party
Three Democrats seek gubernatorial nomination in Reading
The Reading News notes three candidates for the Democratic nomination for Governor Hon James H Hopkins of Pittsburg Hon Robert E Pattison of Philadelphia and Hon Eckley B Coxe State Senator from Luzerne county. It says any chosen candidate will lead ably and win votes from those who distinguish between reform and machine influence. It also contrasts Georgia Democrats improving schools under their party with Pennsylvania Republicans debt and weak schools. It cites Philadelphia Times on Senator Mitchell and suggests resignation to Governor Hoyt as a quick exit.
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Pittsburg
Robert E. Pattison
Philadelphia
Eckley B. Coxe
Luzerne County
Democratic Party of
Georgia
Mr. Conkling and the Greased Pole
A Valentine shows a boy attempting a greased pole to win a leather medal marked 306 and 1884 with General Grant figures and Stalwarts cheering. The piece also notes the Altoona state convention of Prohibitionists nominating their ticket for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of internal affairs, judge of the supreme court, and congressman at large. The St Louis Republican urges a constitutional amendment to title bills clearly, citing Dakota and Washington as states as aimed at strengthening the Republican party.
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Altoona
A. C. Petit
Lawrence County
Dr. A. Williams
Chester
Ezra Crossman
McKean
S. P. Chase
Susquehanna
Supreme Court
8. P. McCalmont
Venango
St. Louis
Congress
Dakota
Washington Territories
A History of Repeated Usurpation
From the West Chester Republican the history of the present machine bosses describes repeated usurpations aimed at dictating Republican voters, with direct object the establishment of boss control. The piece asserts these acts are well known, authenticated and numerous.
Orphans Court Sale at Coburn in Centre County 1882
By order of the Orphans Court of Centre County the subscriber offers at public sale on the premises in Coburn on Saturday April 8 1882 a lot of about a quarter acre with a new dwelling, stable and outbuildings. Terms are one half on confirmation and the balance in one year with interest secured by bond and mortgage. Administrator Benjamin Berstretten. A legal notice follows about fifty acres in Miles township with described bounds and ownership.
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Orphan's Court of Centre Co
Coburn
Jacob Witmyer
Benj. Kerstetter
Daniel S. Kerstetter
Benjamin Berstretten
UBLIC
Penn Township
Centre County
Millheim
Spring Mills
Capt
Henry Smith
Wm. H. Smith
Isaac Buffington
Trains Connect at Montandon and Canandaigua With Major Routes
Train Nos 1 and 2 meet Erie Mall west for Williamsport Lock Haven Kane Corry and Erie and Ilalo and Niagara Falls via Emporium and Canandaigua. Nos S and 4 join Pacific Express east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York. Nov 5 6 link Day Express east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York and Niagara Express west to Williamsport Lock Haven Renovo Tyrone Altoona Pittsburg via Lock Haven and Canandaigua. Nos 7 8 connect with Fast Line west to Williamsport Lock Haven. No 8 also links Erie Mail east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York.
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Wilkesbarre
Westward Erie Mail Service Route Fragment
Fragmentary notes list mail routes among Philadelphia Harrisburg Sunbury Williamsport Lock Haven and Er ie, hinting at regional postal service coverage across multiple Pennsylvania cities. The text lacks clear events or dates.
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