National Ins President and State Legislative Appointees
In INS. President Grover Cleveland New York. Fief-President Thomas A Hendrick Indiana. Representative in Congress W H Scott Erie. Assembly Atram F Andrews Pittsfield. Committee Philip Leinhart Conemango. Joseph E Clinton Sheffield Register and Recorder Geo W Kinnear Warren. Auditors 4 B Dalrymple Warren Frank E Fay Farmington. Jury Commissioner French Pine Grove.
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Grover Clevelan
New York
Thos. A. Hendrick
Indiana
Mitten
Philip Leinhart
Conemango
Josephe Clinton
Sheffield
Register and Recorder
W. Kinnear
Warren
Dalrymple
Frank E, Fay
Farmington
French
Pine Grove
Cleveland's Letter and Its Call for Honest Labor
A summary of Grover Cleveland's acceptance letter praised as concise and masterful. The piece argues against re election for incumbents, warns of patronage temptations, and stresses dignified labor and fair share for workers, urging policies benefiting both employers and employees for national prosperity.
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Grover Cleveland
Wm L Scott Accepts for Congress in Erie District
The Erie Democrat candidate Wm L Scott published his letter of acceptance this week. The piece defends his integrity and leadership, arguing money is not his strength and predicting large majorities in Erie County and city, with Warren County aligned to back him as well.
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Wm. L. Scott
Erie
Congress
Scott
Erie County
Warren County
Wm. E. Scott
Roscoe's Intentions and Conkling's November Ballot Action
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Mr. Conkling will follow a policy of masterly inactivity in the current campaign. It says his letter declining honorary Knights of Albany membership is confirmed by actions, and that on November fourth he will deposit a ballot for Hon. John P. St. John.
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Brooklyn Eagle
The
Eagle
Conkling
Knights of Albany
John P. St. John
Roscoe Conkling Declines Honorary Albany Knights Membership
In a letter to W R Nichols secretary, Roscoe Conkling declines an honorary membership offer from the Albany planned knights. He states he is out of politics and does not wish to be drawn into the canvass, signing as Roscon Conkrive.
Social Scandal Crusade Ends In Political War of Words
The Philadelphia Times notes the social scandal crusade in the national contest has peaked and will fade as campaign liars and partisans pull back. It argues the public’s sober judgment will choose a President and urges the scandal mongers to retreat, warning against Blaine and Cleveland lies and a looming end to the episode. The piece condemns Blaine’s libel suit as unlikely to reach trial and calls for the affair to die quietly.
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Philadelphia Times
Cleveland
Blaine
Federal Court of
Indiana
Chautauqua notes and local notices from Sugar Grove
Correspondence from Sugar Grove and York Hill highlights Chautauqua week with 10,000 on grounds, Meadville Band, Yale Double Quartet, and temperance talks led by Miss Frances Willard. Local society mentions study groups, hotel registrations, and a cannibalism discussion about the Greely expedition. Also reports political shifts in Pennsylvania, upcoming races at Driving Park, and new school book stock at R. Scorr.
Sugar Grove EMS Season Brings Growth and Church News
Sugar Grove reports a busy season with fifteen new or underway houses, repairs to old homes, and a growing community. Rev. Eliot leaves after nine years at the Presbyterian church, moving to Fulton, Ohio, as Rev. N. R. Luce relocates from Union, Pa to take part in Seminary work. Mr. P. Burgett arrives with family for educational opportunities. The new Seminary building nears completion, a fine structure for a live school. The Erie annual Conference of the United Brethren church will meet in Sugar Grove, starting Sept 2 at 2 p.m., Bishop J. Dickson to preside. On Sept 6 the school building is to be dedicated with speakers including Rev. J. P. Landis and others. principal address by Rev. J. P. Landis. Service on Sept 7 features the Bishop’s sermon. school opens Sept 9 with expected good attendance. An emphasis on teachers’ courses and a strong musical department highlights the Sugar Grove educational plans under Principal Prof. Earl Hill.
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Eliot
Presbyterian Church
Fulton
Ohio
N. R. Luce
Union
P. Burgett
J. P. Landis
W. Hott
D. D
W. J. Sherry
Dayton
Warren
Mr. Stone
Sugar Grove
Frs
Earl Hill
Os Tur Looroor
Appointment of Maj James for vacant Judgship
The article outlines competing candidates for a vacant judge position after Gen Bates’s resignation. It notes A Hertzel Maj Dr WwW CG James and R P King as early contenders, with W F P Siggins later proposing, backed by about two hundred supporters. The piece favors Maj James and argues public support and merit justify his appointment while acknowledging the qualifications of the others. It concludes the Governor will act with evidence and no candidate is unworthy.
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A. Hertzel
CG. James
Warren
Maj. James
R. P. King
Siggins
Lencen
Cholera Reports and Political Rhetoric in Iowa and Nation
In Cantrill and Wilton Iowa areas cases of gray phthisis suspected as cholera claim 32 ill and 10 deaths with physicians noting enders. The piece also debates 1884 politics, arguing Cleveland distrust among business interests and Blaine charges, amid Democratic gains and Garfield scare echoes.
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Desverres
Cantrill
Wilton
Niles
Bu O Lyn Uaton
Blaine
Cleveland
Garfield
York Hill Tales Of Rough Visitors At The Springs
A Sulphur Springs correspondent recalls episodes at York Hill where visiting couples caused mischief and residents fear further trouble. Several parties reportedly turned back or misbehaved, including a girl rolling a fence and a rider colliding with hay and grain. Some locals are praised for civility while others are labeled boisterous and unwelcome.
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York Hill
York Hull
James York
York
Tyro
Youngey
Governor St John Faces Old Scandal Claim
Chicago News reports a historic rumor that Governor St John was listed in the arms of a woman years ago, with the woman described as his mother. The exchange hints at political scandal within the lore of the era.
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St. John
Chicago News
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Pittsfield
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Williard
Meadville Band
Yale Double Quartette Glee Club
D. B. Bernard
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Cincinnati
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Greely
Pennsylvania
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Fred Hays
Cal Hays
Louie Gieb
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F. R. Scott's
Beatt's
F. R. Scorr
Atk. R. Scorr
Yoryonne
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Library Hall
Satz CuEap
Geo. P. Orr & Co
Ems
Iowa
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Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
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Mase
Warren County Fair
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Forest
North-Pastern
Ohio Normal School
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Canfield, Mahoning Co
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Alien Reck
Torpedo
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Cail and
Yee
Jacob Bib Ni
Werrer
Chamberlain Institute
Randolph
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Ards
Bell Brothers
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Broadheadifg Company
Bell Brothers, Warren, Ps
O.H Hunter & Son
St Galland
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