Governor Beaver Proclaims Centennial Observance in Pennsylvania
The governor issues a proclamation urging Pennsylvanians to observe the centennial of the U S Constitution with a statewide celebration in Philadelphia on September 16 to 17 1887. He calls for industrial displays, clergy participation, and citizen soldier involvement, praising constitutional liberty and urging broad civic and religious observance. Also notice seeking steady boarders at Miss Sealy's on Popular Street with comfortable rooms and good fare.
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Harrissure
Beaver
Pennsylvania
United States of American
New Jersey
Philadelphia
United States
Commonwealth
James A. Beaver
Pennsvania
Delaware
Harrisburg
United Labor First State Convention in Syracuse Report
The New Party United Labor held its three day state convention in Syracuse with Henry George and Dr. McGlynn as leaders. George urged abolition of poverty as the party’s mission while McGlynn warned socialists against joining. Blakney of Binghamton elected state committee chair. State ticket nominated includes Henry George for secretary of state, B H Cummings for treasurer, Dennis E Feeley for attorney general, and Sylvester I Sweet for state engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Party
Syracuse
United Labor Party
Henry George
Dr. McGlynn
Hugh C. Pentecost
New York
George
Mr. George
Clarendon Hall
J. H. Blakney
Binghamton
B. H. Cummings
Montgomery
Dennis E. Feeley
Rochester
Sylvester I. Sweet
Broome
Pension letters stir public opinion in Tribune reprint
The Tribune reprints letters from grand army representatives on pensions, highlighting a debated sense of justice. A reader from Ottawa, Kansas argues veterans crave justice but reveals a view that copperheads cheer any veteran’s loss, while politicians seek to reduce treasury burdens.
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The
Tribune
Grand Army
Simuel BR. Beckwith
Pennsylvania
Bucktails
Ottawa
Kansas
Beckwith
United States Treasury
Post
Ind
Martin Amber Wheat For Sale From Evans Of Tidioute
H Evans of Tidioute Pa offers 150 bushels of Martin Amber wheat noted for high yield from 20 to 40 bushels per acre and strong milling quality. Seed price 1 50 per bushel delivered, sacks free. Farmers club orders 10 percent discount. Samples available at the publisher office Warren mills and county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Evans
Tidioute
Evans
New Buildings Rise Across North Clarexpox Area
August reports from North Clarexpox detail rapid growth with Monnin’s new two story hotel on Railroad and Centre, Lochner and Flynn residences on Main and Exchange, a new office for Squire Booth, drug stores for Knight and Hamilton, and other substantial structures. Fire concerns rise as limited hose and weak hydrants threaten containment. Browns, Elstones, and Timmins contribute civic improvements while residents travel and visit nearby towns.
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Clarexpox
Clarendon
Monnin
Railroad Street
Centre
Bumpus
Bert Lochner
Exchange Street
Hill
Spittler
F.H. Cauley
Thomas Brothers
Garfield
Erie
Palace Drug Store
Hershfield
Painter's Store
Albert Harris
Henry House
Hamilton
J.B. Timmins
Independent Hose Company
Goal & Weaver's
Elstons
Brown Hose Company
Independent
Warren
Timmins
A. B. Hamilton
Sharon
H. C. Huntington
New York State
J. C. Russell
Wm. Wisner
Titusville
Wichita
Kansas
Stoneham
Mrs Dinsmore May Be Hanged In Murder Case
Ella Dinsmore, 35, convicted of murder in the first degree for the death of oil operator James Davis in Chartox Pa. The case linked with David L. King who already faces a death sentence. Davis sought reconciliation with Dinsmore’s husband before the fatal confrontation. King claimed self defense, but prosecutors argued a conspiracy between King and Dinsmore to take Davis’s property. Dinsmore’s daughter Lillian, 16, and mother Mrs Phillips, 0 Russellburg, were present at arrest.
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Maraer
James Davis
Chartox
Ella Dinsmore
David L. King
Davis
St. Louis
King
Lomis House
Oil City
Phillips
Russelburg
Warren County
Grand Army visit fills Oil City with flags and arches
August 25 Oil City reports Wentworth Lidge of Garland arrives by train as veterans march to the park. Crowds fill sidewalks from Union depot to the armory. arches honor Lee surrender and post 1676 A.B. headquarters. Gov Beaver and generals expected. addresses, fireworks planned. art notices run in Diamond block.
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Grand Army
Oil City
Or City
Wentworth Lidge
Garland
Union Depot
Railroad Street
Sycamore
Main
Oil Creek Bridge
Seneca Street
Armory
Oil Well Supply Company
Railroad
Elm Streets
Lee
Grant
Elm
Seneca
Beaver
Slazard
N.O. P
Jubilee of Liberty marks vast celebration plans across states
A century of constitutional life will be honored with a grand Philadelphia event September 13 17 featuring a large industrial parade a naval pageant and presidential led commemorations. The plan anticipates massive turnout private rail tickets and diverse entertainments. In Warren a refinery proposal faced strict licensing opposition highlighting tensions between progress and temperance, prompting debate on personal rights and local development.
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North Atlantic
Delaware
United States
Supreme Court
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
The Golden Giant at Library hall review and fair ads
A theatrical notice praises The Golden Giant by Clay Greene with Mrs. McKee Rankin, calling her performance the cleverest legitimate soubrette on the American stage. Also advertised are reduced Pennsylvania Fair excursion rates September 3 to 17 at Germantown junction, with premium lists totaling 330,000 and art offerings by Miss M L English.
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Library Hall
Clay Greene
McKee Rankin
Mrs. Rankin
Tel
Kitty Blanchard
Madison Square Company
Mr. Stanley
Bixby
Jack
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society
Germantown Junction
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania System
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Fair Grounds
Closing Out Sale of Organs and Piano
Three beautiful six octave organs and one six octave second-hand piano offered cheap for cash or on installments. J B Foucu at 144 512 East St Warren Pas.
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J.B. Foucu
East St
Warren, Pas
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United Labor
Morck
Carver House
Merck Drug Store
Alls
Martin Ambers
Represent
Hattie Bostwick
Sheffield
Mattie Cramer
JC. Cramer
AL McCurry
O. E. Bell
Butler County
Th. D. Cheney
Enterprise
Lily Fisk
Cramer
J. Wheeler
Chautauqua
Youngsville
Youxesville
E. P. Kyler
Mr. Kyler
Kyler
Warren Co
Eli
Cass Hazard
Hazard
Crawford Co
Mrs. Dinsmore
Diamond Block
M. R. English
Pretty Warren
Pleasant
Irvine
Seon
Corry
Jamestown
the Golden Giant
ML. R. English
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