Warren Pa 1889 editorial notes and economic commentary
News notes from Warren Pennsylvania dated December 27 1889 discuss unrenewed subscriptions and paper discontinuation Hastings Delamater and other figures in political fighting public sentiment toward state politics and Governor Quay references. The piece analyzes state finances showing receipts of 6 528 926 91 and expenditures of 6 595 230 67 with a small deficit and debates tariff policy raw materials and leather trade and wealth concentration with statistics from Thomas G Shearman noting wealth held by seventy families totaling 2 7 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
Thomas G. Shearman
Wealth concentration and gas price remarks spark debate
The article notes Shearman’s claim that 25,000 Americans own half the nation’s wealth and 50,000 could own all wealth in 30 years, while also commenting on gas price hikes as a luxury. It highlights sarcasm toward higher rates and the public’s willingness to pay more for fuel amid ongoing rate disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Jamestown
Stone Nominated for Governor of Pennsylvania
A letter from a local paper endorses Hon. C. W. Stone for the gubernatorial nomination. It praises his legislative experience, prior offices, legal standing, and broad familiarity with state affairs, arguing he would govern with honesty and ability and command wide support at the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stone
Stone
Chambersburg
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
100 000 Miners to Unite in Nationwide Shape
Pittsburg Pa December 24 Master workman John B Rae and secretary treasurer Robert Watchorn of N D A 135 K of L arrived from the Columbus conference. Rae said amalgamation of miners organizations is now assured and 100000 men will be massed into a solid organization. They report a plan acceptable to K of L officials and the national progressive union and think it will be popular with miners nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspure
John B. Rae
Robert Watchorn
K. of L
Pittsburg
Columbus
Rae
National Progressive Union
Marriage as foundation of home and health advice
A political social note extolls marriage as the nation’s foundation and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female disorders. It asserts wives’ health ensures home sunshine and family prosperity. The ad claims guaranteed satisfaction or refund and lists other Dr. Pierce products. Also reports the death of Mrs. Saran Slater at age 50 with funeral details and a local business ad for pool tables and fixtures.
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Slater
Saran Slater
Thomas C. Slater
Women’s Relief Corps
Political Mutterings and Odd Anecdotes From 1890s Papers
A collage of brief items references Foraker joining a North Pole expedition, Corporal Jenner opening a Washington law office, a comic image of someone pacing in darkness, Grover Cleveland as a 1892 presidential candidate, Henry Grady on Georgia negro prosperity, a New York statistician on heaven, turkey and cash distributions at Disston works, and Congress adjournment with Christmas pay debates. It also notes House committee allocations for Col Watson and west land interests held by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Jenner
Washington
Secretary Noble
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
Henry J. Grady
Georgia
New York
Daly
Congress
Warren
Col. Watson
Two Weeks in Florida Pleasure Tours by Pennsylvania RR
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers winter pleasure tours to Florida lasting about two weeks. The first trip departs New York January 7 at 9 20 A M, with meals in the dining car and Pullman accommodations included. Tickets from New York 50 dollars, Philadelphia 48 dollars, with pro rata rates from other stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pullman
New York
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Jackonville
F. M Draper
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway
District School Vacation Postponed to February
The District School will pause for the holidays due to many attractions and the challenge of assembling the full cast for rehearsal. The vacation runs until about the first of next February, a cautious delay that mirrors the adage good things come slow.
New Year 1890 Poem Wishes Peace and Prosperity
The poem by Pansy Irvine hopes eighteen hundred ninety will bring peace and plenty. It urges faith hope and charity, temperance and religion, and a prosperous land free to speak worship and seek happiness in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Irvine
O'Ddear
Mae
Hostetter's Almanac 1890 Edition Available Free by Mail
The 1890 Hostetter's Almanac is ready and free of cost from druggists and general country dealers in the United States and Canada. Published annually for over 25 years, it blends health advice with light reading, astronomy, calendars, and calculations. Propriety Messrs. Hostetter & Co., Pittsburg, Pa., will mail a copy on request with a two cent stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
United States
Mexico
Hostetter’. Almanas
Messrs. Hostetter & Co
Pittsburg
Fragmented ad copy from Warren Pa listing stove and deals
An unclear old style advertisement from Warren Pennsylvania markets a red cook stove for eight dollars and references a variety of items. The text combines product mentions with stray phrases and partial prices, lacking coherent context or complete sentences.
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Hastings Delamater
Quay
Enry Woodfirm Grady
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Grady
South
Indiana
Dudley
Harrison
Woods
Supreme Bench
Cincinnati Hcquirer
Europe
CIS
Associated Press
Jay Gould
T. V Powderly
Satz
A. Wirz
Foraker
Ohio
North Pole
The
Times
Italy
Texas
Central Asia
Germany
Nile
Niger
Africa
August Merck, Jr
E. F. Burrerviexo
Syracuse
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Ledger
Diamond Furniture Store
Diamond Block
Warren, Penn’a
Austin
S. M
Sheffield
Anmierson
Sugar Grove
Duit
N. W
Brokenstraw
Arnold
J. B. Carpenter
Warren A Atkins
J. A. Farmer
Brokerstraw
Bradley
J. H
Pine Grove
Baldwin
A. J
Youngaville
Brown Emery
Pittsfield
Coltman
Tinner
Tidinute
Crosby, Wam
Farmer
Chapman
Freehold
Carlson
Gust
Orecraft
B. A
Cowels
Martin
Farmington
Dunn
Hinstein
English
Kinzua
Eastman
Spring Creek
Greasenburg
Mead
Hildun
F. T
Hall
Johnson
W. R
Keller
Adolph
Jacob
Kilburn
A. R
Eirk
Kelley
Cyrus
Iaiisberry
H. B
Elk
Leiter
James
Ruland
Claude
Carpenter
Lehnar
J. N
Strong
L. 8
Shugert
R. L
Clarendon
Sweeting
Gade
Winger
W. W
Zsigler
Henry
Glade
N. K. Wendelboe’s
E. CO. Peirson & Cr
Ledger Ofice
J. B. Fouch
East St. Warren
Wendelboes
Diamond Furniture Company
Wendelboe
Merck Drug Store
Morris & Mullen
Ayer
R. Britton
Oakland
R. T. Schmittou
Dickson
Tenn
Mabel C. Hardy
Delavan
An Ayer
J. G. Ayer
Pua Leager
Ely
Pitcher’s Castoria
J. K. Ronne
Merchant Tailoring
Hick
Ory Street
Whey
Haat Street
Penn’a
Easonable
Ren County
Water St
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