Ledger announces 1887 printing upgrade and local gas dispute
The Ledger of Warren PA advertises improved printing facilities and low cash rates, notes arrearages, and outlines stance on a competing gas proposal. It reports political chatter on California and national matters, including ex governor Parker, Cleveland's presidency, and local labor issues with the Rhode Island victory. It also covers the Oil Producers victory in the Billingley pipe bill and hopes for Senate passage.
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Publichea
Warren
Warren County
Ofice
Third and
Liberty Streets
Reen Bros
House
Billingley
Senate
Billingsley
Harrisburg
State
Norma School
Clarion
J. K. Weaver
Water St
Water Street
Temperance notes and labor, Rhode Island elections
A compact survey of temperance sentiment and reform activity across towns, with reports on the W C T U chapters in Warren Pottstown and Plattsmouth, temperance lectures, flower missions, and youth groups. Rhode Island election results show Democrats gaining a full state officer slate on joint ballot, while a 700 million cubic feet daily gas usage note highlights prices and industrial utility.
Rhode Island Democrats Sweep State Ticket and Legislature
Rhode Island Democrats claim a full state ticket and a majority in the legislature on joint ballot, 56 to 47, nine-seat margin. Supporters credit Cleveland era governance as turning the tide, with widespread rejoicing and a perceived tidal wave of Democratic sentiment across the state and nation. Republicans reportedly pleased with some shifts, while old guards face weakening influence.
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Knights of Labor
Rhode Island
Rhode
House
United States
Cleveland
Senate
Insurance ad proclaims secure future for families
A period advertorial extols life, fire and accident insurance as protecting widows, orphans, and homes. It touts a combined capital over a hundred million dollars and promises policies in approved forms, with offices in Exchange Block over the telegraph office.
Clairvoyant Treatment Ad Promises Free Diagnosis
An 1887 notice offers clairvoyant examination by Dr. EB Butterfield of Syracuse New Jersey for kidney liver bladder heart and female health issues claiming thirty years of experience and radical cure prospects at no cost. A May term court trial listed begins Monday May 2 1887 at 4 16 PM.
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Haines Jorden
Golden Specife Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
EB. F. Butterfield
Syracuse
N. J
Baltimore Pillar
Ely
Spirit of the Times
Ren
Heidelberg Co
Warren
W. A. Rankin
Burgess
CH. Meacham
Warren County
Court House
Harrisburg
Arird
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Tan Mail
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Thun
Ledger
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Temperance Bulletin
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Eve
Judas
Horace Greeley
China
Raleigh
N. C
Sycamore, DL
Talmage
Noah
New York Daily Graphic
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Penn's Grove
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Virginia
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Brie
Washington
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Broadhead
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Day
Dr. Bull
Salvation Oil
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H. A. Jamieson
W. A. Pekett
S. D. Smalley
W. H. Pickett & Co
Ervons
H. A Jamieson & Co. Oroving
H. A. Tawmrson
W. H. Pickerr
Laurie & Co
Foreign Exchange
Broadway
New York
Stoneham
W. D. Ridelsperger
Noyes’ Rue
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