Political pulse in Washington as 1882 election nears
Washington correspondent reports on party loyalties and doubts before the election, noting Republican optimism amid Democratic caution. It covers Reid’s Harrison linked vice presidency nomination, Harrison’s stance, and broader industrial wage trends in Philadelphia with McKinley era effects. Three killed in a boiler explosion aboard the Wakefield near Maryland Point.
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South
New York
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Yeid
Madison
Sormuec
Paris
Air
Harrison
Reid
France
Depew
Mr. Harrison
Minneapolis
J. Harrison
Rome
Alrxeaxpata
Potumnae
Marrland Point
McKinley Tariff Boosts Philadelphia Industry Claims
The Union League of Philadelphia argues the McKinley tariff raised business and wages. An address signed by Charles Emory Smith says 66 mills were surveyed, showing wage increases from 12 to 56 percent in the first nine months of 1892 over 1890, with an overall average rise around one third.
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Philadelphia
Thay
Harrison
Union League
Charles Emory Smith
The
Union League, of
Abraham Lincoln
McKinsey
Exner
Winges
Marvin's Bread Earns Praises From East End Readers
A letter from the East End praises Marvin's Bread for its healthful effects and family appeal. The writer says they stopped baking for over a year and find the bread as good as homemade, noting children gaining weight and overall better health. Grocers carry Marvin's Bread for trial.
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East End
Marvin
Upright piano offered with stool and cover
A full size upright piano of a reliable make with 74 octaves and fine tone is offered to purchase for a reasonable price. The sale includes a stool and cover. View at J. M. Norman & Co located at 857 Smithfield Street.
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J. M. Normam & Co
Smithfield Street
Crockery and Lamps Fire Sale at Evans & Co
Our entire stock damaged by fire and water is closed out at once. Bargains on bric brac, dinner sets, chamber sets and lamps. Hurry to Third and Market locations for best picks. Also note safe deposit vaults at Partners Deposit National Bank, 66 Fourth Avenue. Boxes rented yearly.
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T. G. Evans & Co
Parners'’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Beck, Graves
Manhattan
Campbell, Giedhill
Strahan, Nevins
Hartland, Cary
Cresswell & Washburn
Janaway & Carpender
Mairs
Bartholomae
Wilson Vorman
Warren Fuller
Frankford
Birgo
Yerkes, Howell, Hobbs
Empire
America
Pittsburg
Deaiers
Ldo
G. G. O'Ng.en
Court House
Train Tickets On Pennsylvania Line Route Sale
Tickets go on sale Thursday November 1 at Pittsbars Steuvenville and intermediate stations for trips via Pennsylvania Linea. Return coupons valid through November 2 inclusive.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsbars
Steuvenville
Obituary notices from Altoona area residents dated October 1892
Death notices list multiple individuals with ages and residence details including Foster, Grindle, Haywood, Kelleher, Knox, Mann, McConnell, Noel, Pardee, Phelps, Pipet, Sands, Schmitt, and Tucker. Each entry notes funeral or interment plans, dates, times, and locations or family invitations where present.
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Altoona
Foster
Thirtyseventh Street
Jonm Foster
Theodore Sapert
Grindle
James Penny
J. P
Catherine Grindle
Susquehanna Street
Dallas Avenue
Y.u
Frank Martin
Fayette Alley
Thirty-fifth Street
Monpar
A.x
Knox
Josna Knox
Jackson Street
Allegheny
Tomea Bay
Mann
Curis W. Mans
Walter Ernest
Sprague Avenue
Bellevue
West Bellevue
F. W
Noel
Ellen Dardis
Roa
Ness
Bluff Street
Mornay
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pardee
Sam
Marrarw Lands
Monpay
McClarg Street
Schmitt
Andrew Part
Andrew
Anne Schultz
Fifty-fourth Street
Holmes Avenue
Mopar
R.m
Tucker
Dravosburg
Maroner E
Ars
J. Tucker
Mollie Hardern
French Camel's Hair Vie diagonal fabric feature
A sales note touts a genuine French Camel's Hair Vie fabric from a top maker. It promises quality that sustains reputation, yet claims lower overall cost and broader width. Available in light to dark shades, the diagonal weave is described as soft and luxurious and suitable for gowns.
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France
Fine French Serge Fabrics In Solid Colors 47 Inches Wide
New French woolens touted as highly desirable will sell readily. Includes serges with a soft finish and a thrown-up rope-cord narrow stripe, all in solid colors. Widths measure 47 inches and match the latest shades.
Extra Fine Woolens Sold At Loss In Navy Blue Demand
A local supplier reports selling two pieces of NEW AMERICAN WOOLENS at 75c to meet strong Navy Blue demand. The manufacturer sacrificed profit to move extra good woolen fabrics, 42 inches wide, intended for Center dress goods aisles in the new Silk and Dress Goods Room.
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United States
Cenyer
Scotch Lamb
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Tive Warrison
Fron
Wasumnetos
Washington
Aarge
Vore
Bny
McKinley
PIANO
Pitcairn's
Wood Street
de Witt
Vorikia Rose Etr
Geo. EK. Stevenson & Co
Tress & Co
A. J. White
Knox’s
Avondale
Abrams
Annas
Mee
Ferry Street
Rats
Aftennoon
Anderson
Wlbiam Rts Oren
William Hazlett
River Avenue
Expelator Club
Smoky City Lodge
H. of
Bow Man
Brownsville
Nelson bin Bowman
Euneral
Mowpar
Christ Church
Buckley
Wanteease
Vernon Avenue
Bucket
Joseph Spencer
Calvary Church
Trespar
Cole
Thoreday Mornee
Thomas Coxe
Oak Woods
Chicago
Veteran and Industrial Association
Davis
Annie Davis
Davi D. Davis
Preble Avenue
Egolf
Wiettam Kooi
Brownsville Avenue
Fitzpatrick
James FriaraTeicn
Lombard Street
Mowpary
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Tim
Juxdertaeker
Penn Avenues
Wren
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Gwsmithield Street
Uwe
Murdochs
Allecheny
John Ek
A. Murdoch
Ios Lautennionn
Actius
INS. CO
North America
Aserla
William L. Jones
OPEX
Pittsburg Wall Paper Co
Westinghouse Ofice
del-Tane
Liberty Sts
Liberty 81
Chris Hauch
Ash
Autewa
Verner
Fifth Ave
KEW
A. G. Campbell & Son
Fifth Avenue
Keech
Penn Avenue
Bedford Cords
SS Centtsa
Arthur, Schondelmyer & CO
Ohio Street
Allegheny, Pa
Dusvannons
J. G. Bennett & CO
Wood St
Horne & Ward
Oriental Bazaar
Teheran
Inelie
Demirjick
Yardum Bros. & CO
Adt
Mar
Tluefreey
Melton
Market Street
D. L. Aber
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