Embezzlement Arrest and Flight of Major Phipps
Former Philadelphia almshouse superintendent Major Ellis P. Phipps was arrested on embezzlement charges and bound over for a hearing. He skipped bail, a new warrant was issued, and the public expected revelations that could impact state politics, including upcoming party campaigns.
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Ellis P. Phipps
Philadelphia
Phipps
Robert E. Pattison
Major Phipps
Philadelphia “Evening Telegraph
Almshouse
Hensel
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Pattison urged as the fix for state reform and Harrisburg abuses
The writer praises Pattison for pushing administrative reform in Philadelphia and argues his leadership can curb state corruption at Harrisburg. Exposures at the almshouse and rampant purchases show plunder through collusion between officials and contractors. Supporters see Pattison as necessary to stop the theft and to drive credible investigations statewide.
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Pattison
Philadelphia
Phipps William
Harrisburg
State Capital Hall
Beaver
Some People Who Have Got to Go
Greensburg Daily opinion calls for overthrow of political thieves who have plundered state coffers for twenty years. It condemns corrupted Pardon Boards and State Executives and urges handing power to honest men aligned with public welfare for a lasting remedy.
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Greensburg Daily
Ind
What Cameron May Do
Cameron faces a tense political battle amid party bosses and loyal stalwarts. The piece argues he must protect his own security and avoid endangering his position, noting the likely order to target Beaver and certain senatorial districts before the election and the implied obedience of the rank and file.
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Myersdale Courier
Cameron
Beaver
No Dodging the Issue
From the Crawford Journal the Independent Republicans vow to strip Don Cameron of his political scalp in the next affray despite tariff talks and copperhead dodges.
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Cameron
Don
Republicans of Huntingdon County Likely to Nominate Two Tickets
The Republicans of Huntingdon County will probably have two ticket slate options in the upcoming local elections, reflecting competing factions and candidate choices. County party leaders consider there is strong support for both slates among voters and committees.
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Huntingdon County
Mallone
Congress
Boss
Virginia
Easton Free Press predicts Stewart in Lancaster county
The Easton Free Press projects Stewart will receive 4000 votes in Lancaster County, signaling a strong local lead. The forecast assumes current turnout and voting patterns, stressing the county as pivotal for the race.
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Easton Free Press
Stewart
Lancaster County
Frightful Figures of a Profligate Congress
The New York Sun cites Mr. Allison’s figure of net 1883 over 1882 appropriations at $77,532,621.34 and denounces Republican control under Secor Robeson. It argues Grantism, rings, and lobby corruption fueled a 1874 wave, claims Democrats cut waste then, and predicts a fall election verdict against Keifer and Virginia politics.
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New York Sun
Allison
Appropriations
Senate
Congress
Republican Party
Secor Robeson
House of Representatives
Grant
Army
Navy
Washington
House
Keifer
Secor Hobeson
Independent Henry McKinney Enters Governor Race
Henry McKinney of Great Bend announces as an independent candidate for Governor. His platform calls for weekly wages paid in current funds and reforms for labor per biblical guidance, vowing to oppose oppression in hire. He targets state government corruption and promises action when Bobby Pattison becomes Governor of Pennsylvania. The Harrisburg Patriot notes Beaver has made no civil service reform promises. Vermont Republicans win as expected but with a reduced majority.
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Henry McKinney
Great Bend ?A
Bobby Pattison
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Patriot
Beaver
Vermont
Temperance Convention Called in Syracuse for Prohibition Vote
The State constitutional amendment committee of temperance groups calls a October 4 convention in Syracuse to push a prohibition amendment for a statewide popular vote. Local temperance societies may send 1 to 3 delegates. Also noted is Mr Christian Kerk ner of Sugar Valley, age 89, born in Germany, who fought in Napoleon's army and witnessed Moscow’s burning.
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Syracuse
State Constitutional Amendment Committee
Sugar Valley
Clinton County
Christian Kerkner
Germany
Moscow
Geox. E.8 Bragg Arrested Over Gambling Debt
Congressman Geox E.8 Bragg, representing Wisconsin's Second District, was arrested for failure to pay a gambling debt. Local authorities detained him pending further proceedings.
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Bragg
Congress
Wisconsin
Town Threatened by Mob Fire Burns City Marshal Home
Mount Vernon Indiana reports a mob threat over Sunday and late night closing. At about 1 AM a mob set fire to the residence of John Paul the City Marshal, burning it to the ground. Deputy City Marshal was beaten. telegraph and telephone lines were guarded to block communication with nearby towns.
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Mount Vernon
Ind
John Paul
Campaign paper rates announced by Pateat Publishing Co
The DaAtty Parrior will be sent to single subscribers until November tenth at 1.25 per copy. Clubs of five and up wards pay 1.00 each copy. The WEEKLY Parrior runs through election week with rates for single copies and various club sizes, from 40 cents to 20 cents per copy. Citizens urged to get posted on issues and events and send orders to Harrisburg, Pa.
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Pateaot Publishing CO
Harrisburg
Official Time Changes For Montandon Rail Services
Timetable update for Montandon trains shows Sea Shore Express, Dry Express, Williamsport Accommodation, Pine Mail and Fast Line East consolidated. Stops at Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington and other intermediate stations with through sleeping cars to Philadelphia and New York. Westward services include Erie Mail, Niagara Express, and Fast Line to Lock Haven Kane Canandaigua with connections.
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Philadelphia
New York
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Harrinburg
Baltimore
Washington
Williamsport
Villadelphia
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Fast Line East
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Battimore
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Erie
Canandaigua
Niagara Express
Kane
Fast Line
Lockhaven
Watkins
Fine line of Embroideries in match goods on display
A local shop promotes a fine line of embroideries in match goods and invites customers to view them along with the new items described. The note emphasizes courteous service and the pleasure of showing customers the displayed goods.
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