Republicans Poise for Gains as House Seats in Play
The 1892 House contest features three parties contending for control with 556 seats. Pennsylvania and Ohio districts show potential Republican gains, while current Democratic and Alliance majorities shape expectations. A 30 to 40 member alliance could tilt power, making the balance precarious and dynamic.
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House of Representatives
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People’s Party
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Acheson
Craig
Greene County
Edwin Hallowell
Lemuel Ammerman
Philadelphia
McAleer
Naine
Abner Taylor
EB. Butt
A. G. Hopkins L. E. Atkinson
Edward Sonis
M. Griswold
Queer Curios from Ecuador at local fair exhibit
Exg Williard P. Tisdel returns from Quito as World’s Columbian Exposition representative for the opening ceremonies. The Ecuador display features Inca relics, miniature temples, ruins photographs, war implements, clothing and ornaments, plus ancient pottery and stone images. The exhibit will be shipped to Chicago in 1893. William Fuher reports from Michigan about Keystone Club politics. James Pratt, a councilman, weighs 35 pounds fish shown to Charles A. Moore. Two boys, Mr. Faber notes, are all wells.
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Williard P. Tisdel
Quito
Republic of Ecuador
Chicago
Ecuador
William Fuher
Michigan
Keystone Club
Pittsburg
Iate
James Pratt
Charles A. Moore
Mr. Faber
Hill's Pile Pomade Promises Quick Remedies
Thousands cured with a single pack of Hill's Pile Pomade, the only pile remedy on the market. Each package six for $500. Sold by Joseph Fleming & Son, 412 Market Street. Also notes growing demand for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with many praising trials and recommending it to neighbors.
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Hill
Wall
Joseph Fieming & Son
Market Street
Chamberlain
Walter & Suzan
Wrisa Newton
Running Risks in Shoes Clearance Sale Ad
A vintage ad promotes a clearance sale for 400 pairs of shoes with price cuts. Ladies Street Oxfords drop from 5 to 3.50 and Boys Button shoes from 3.50 to 2.50. The ad touts durability and comfort with Verner's Foot-Form Shoes as a recommendation.
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Bargain Textile Sale Offers Gingham and Satin Fabrics
David and John Anderson advertise 50 pieces assorted organdies and pongees in 29 to 32 inch widths. Plain fast black satines with black stripes, 25c fabric, plus Canton cloths batistes and chevrons in 32 inch widths. Gingham lots priced in three levels, selling quickly.
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David and
John Anderson
Umbrella Day sale at Paulson Bros on Wood Street
On Umbrella Day Wednesday the store offers Gloria Umbrellas with Paragona grooved ribs and natural wood sticks for 1.25, regular 2 dollars. Silk Warp Lansdowne fabrics and own-made umbrellas with two year warranty are highlighted, plus waterproof Mackintosh coats for men and Hodgman Coats in colors. Umbrellas can be repaired in one day from 75 cents.
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Wood St. Jean
Geological Survey to Shake Up High Salaried Officers
Washington Aug There will be a shake up at the Bureau of Geological Survey as sundry civil bill reductions take effect. Nearly 40 staff will be forced to resign including 8 geologists at $4,000 and several other high paid specialists. six scientists have volunteered to stay without pay to finish current work.
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Bureau of Geological Survey
Scientisia
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Bureau
Death notices from August 1892 1893 era Pittsburgh region
Obituaries and funeral notices list individuals such as Arthur Croft Dabrey Otto Denter Christina Exeter Frank HesTienmyer Hamilton Lacock Catherine McClorg Clara Munocer Priscilla Sell and Elizabeth Wilstein. Entries cite ages dates and funeral details from Sawyer street Wylie avenue Madison avenue Federal street and St Boniface Church with invites to friends.
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Cuistina
Robert
James J. Dante
Maggie Glenn
Rolioce
Hughes
Sanau Hues
Grandtew Avenue
Merrimac Street
Mt. Washington
Kestleemyer
Frank HesTienmyss
Guneral
Madison Avenue
Allegheny
St. Boniface Chapel
Grass Valley
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Edex
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Hamilton Lacocx
Robert Parks
Federal Street
Taunspary
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Troy
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Ina B. Lares
Mia
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Davison
Tavespar
Chicago
acSpr
Will H
Fisa
Kate McClorg
Grubber
Clara Manocser
Jerenb Gane
John H
Mary Clara
Quilter
Hanona Quilter
Thomas Quilter
West Penn Hospital
Monay
Catherine
M. Isperger
East Street
Thurspar
St. Boniface Church
Royal Street
Alleghenys
Heserve Township
Sell
Priscilla
Gace
Henry M
Geneva Sell
Tavnanar
South Twentieth Street
Wallow
Sanan F
Sieh Acate
Scott Township
Woodville
Thoms Bay
Table Linen Napkins and Towels Closeout Sale
A sale offering Bleached and Unbleached Table Damasks at deep discounts. 50 dozen 5¢ Napkins in multiple lots priced from $1.25 to $2.00 per dozen, plus hummer Huck Towels at 18¢ each or $2 per dozen. All Linen Pillow Cases Bolsters and Sheets offered at reduced prices. bed spreads marked down due to slight soiling.
All-Wool French Challies Auction at Center Silk Goods
100 pieces assorted all wool French challies in light medium and dark shades. Includes mid colored grounds with fine stripes and tiny polka spots and black grounds with colored stripes. Paris printers last to arrive, retail price 60c, selling out. Black ground challies with white figures and polka spots, American made, 26 inches wide. Center counters in Silk and Dress Goods Room. Go promptly for good value.
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