Local election lists add elected positions and names
The Bulletin outlines a long roster of officials for wards and townships including mayor marshal and trustees with multiple names such as James Montgomery David A. John and Herman Greenwald, plus a note on the gas and electric light issue and the push for municipal control. It also references Senator Cannon and political lobbying by Pennsylvania manufacturers supporting Mark Hanna and McKinley.
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Council
Bulletin
Political Skirmishes Sweep Senate and Elections in Scranton
A turbulent cloud of remarks touches the Senate as critics blast party leaders and warn of future ballots. Governor Morton’s excise bill and Kentucky militia action draw political fire while scrutiny lands on Senator Mitchell’s report about electing senators by the people. Jake Foster’s newspaper ventures and past dealings with Auditor Harvey are recalled amid calls for accountability as upcoming events loom.
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Morton
Saratoga
Sing Sing
Guv Bradley
Kentucky
Committee
State Senate
Mitchell
Senate
Unlaundried Shirts and Pants Suits Discounted Sale
A catalog style sale listing prices for unlaundried white shirts at 35 to 40 cents, working shirts, overalls, neckties, boys suits, and men’s pants. It notes closeout pricing on long pants and all wool pants, with several price breaks and bulk offers. Includes references to stock counts and bargain bundles.
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Soc
Wild Horses and Congressional Storm in 1890s Debate
Fragmented reminiscences compare 1892 Cleveland era politics to wild horses in Congress. Speaker Reed struggles to form a cohesive caucus amid Democratic and Republican strains. A separate item satirizes Treasury misperceptions and public fascination with cash.
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Cleveland
House of Representatives
Howe
Senate
Democratic Congress
Taft
Wilisssse
Reed
Meeting at Pisosant View Church Sparks Racial Tensions
An editor relays a three week revival led by Rev. F Hook at Pisosant View Church in Hongjin township. Colored attendees were engaged, whites and colored members clashed over race and politics, with Republicans singled out as opposing the mixed gathering. The writer asserts April 6 will test who values the colored soul more.
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Pisosant View Church
Hongjin Township
F. Hook
Hook
Jnst
Senate Passes Hat Ban Bill for Theatres and Halls
The Senate approved a bill prohibiting wearing hats in theatres and public halls with theatre managers held responsible for enforcement and liable for violations. After light debate, the bill passed 26 to 2 with Mogg and Whittlesey voting no.
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Mont Go
Senate
Shattae
Mogg
Whittlesey
Boy injured by sawmill accident near town
Otto Holgreve, 16, living two miles west, was injured Monday when his left foot was cut by a circular saw under a portable sawmill. The toe was lost and other toes damaged. Dr. Marsh attended him. He is resting with a cautious outlook.
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Metphon Herebs
Otto Holgreve
Dr. Marsh
Henry Holgreve
Cambrian
Honmata & Wittens
P.O
Legal Notice in Van Wert County Ohio Property Case
Petition filed by Jab Mibhee Miller to foreclose and partition real estate in Van Wert County Ohio. Names include Cathrine Almon Cuban Aumen and John Abiner with other defendants. Court action seeks sale or division of property and retention of certain rights. Date noted as August 4, 1888.
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Aumen
Cathrine Almon
John Abiner
Tyanenythneke County
Kelrates
Don Ty
Conan
Intintation
Emangs County
Ennnylyariay
Rodiersatink
Apert
Miller
van Wart Tounly
Ohio
Ianwann
Rick
Saul Jobat
IMM Jary
Counniratuness
van Wert
Ghia
Fouiss
Khenes
Winifred
Carla
Upenee
Sng Hunttad
Beglaaing
Anna
Rama
Comente
van Wart
Anid County
Tuentay
Miay
Alinuve Lok Mtn
Hee Goodwin
Agort
Fortiloners
Wy Savreianen
Monk & Bontarield
Attornoya
Petitioners
Alarat
Quack Remedies and Patent Medicines Featured in Narrow Ads
A collage of 1890s patent medicine pitches and baby care claims appears with various testimonials. Featured items include No-To-Bac tobacco cure, Haro Care, Castoria for infants, Mothers Friend for expectant mothers, and Hog Remedy ads, all toutting safety, guarantees, and endorsements from unnamed patients or doctors.
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Mmco-Cure
Clayton, Nevada Co. Ark
Rurekh Chemical & Aug., Co
Ea Grune Win
Ewenty-Tve
Elrely
Wayne Alapi
P. Church
Clayton
Ark
Sureka Chamica
Mig
la Crosse
Boston
Ames
Jane
Atlanta
Bradfield Regulator Co
Regulator Co
Rervive
Patrons Warehouse Seized. Farmers Urged to Sell Grain
Attention farmers. We have taken possession of the Patrons Warehouse at Cherry and Jackson streets and are prepared to pay the highest market price for all kinds of grain. We invite all old customers to give us a trial with 300d weights and the best price guaranteed.
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Redrup
Fingal
Phin
Dolla
Cherry and
Jackson Streets
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