Editorial notes on politics and public figures
The piece surveys political figures and issues including a wealthy diplomat, President Arthur’s tariff session timing, Senator-elect TABER, Iowa greenbackers and prohibitionists, and shifts in Republican support. It covers op eds on election reform, the cost and administration of the census, apportionment bills, Nebraska grand jury abolition talk, Canada’s governance, and reactions to bossism.
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Nebraska
Illinois
Condensed Truth Attacks on Democratic Admins Cited
Harrisburg Patriot editorial argues that criticizing a new Democratic administration before it proves itself shows partisan bias and lack of trust in the party. The piece blames opposition voices for undermining early governance and calls for fair assessment once records emerge.
Democratic Blundering vs Republican Praise in Harrisburg
The Wilkesbarre Union Leader argues Democratic lawmakers moved bills to third reading, surpassing past Republican pace, while critics label the party as blundering. It accuses Democratic newspapers of misreading results and notes the press often praises or belittles actions, affecting public judgment.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Times
Growlers
Wilkesbarre
Jews Taking Jerusalem Real Estate Surges
Consular reports show Jerusalem real estate values rising sharply this past year as many Jews driven from Germany and Russia settle in the holy city rather than migrate to America. The influx is linked to biblical prophecies of return and is credited with reviving ancient prosperity.
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Jerusalem
Germany
Russia
America
Mining in Mexico and Chihuahua prospects
The Chihuahua En terprise notes Mexico’s mineral output fell from 1805 to 1828 due to warfare and cites 1811–1828 total production near 180 million dollars. It also praises Chihuahua as a mining and stock raising frontier attracting English and Yankee capital. The piece comments on whisky taxation and extended payment terms and reports Attorney General March suing the Central Pacific Railway for 2 million dollars over free carriage of public messengers and prisoners.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Phil. Record
San Francisco
March
Central Pacific Railway Company
Scientific Liftings and Oceanic Migration Surprises
The Shanghai district governor orders removal of electric lights after alarming accidents from electricity. Dr. Keller notes no rapid fish exchange after Suez opening. some fish reach the Red Sea slowly. The pearl oyster migrates toward the Mediterranean in small numbers. A Brazilian lignified smoke discovery draws expert debate whether a snake, insect track, or aerial root caused the figure.
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Shanghai
Keller
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Red Seas
Red Sea
Mediterran
Brazil
Gray
Men Who Have Climbed forhts Ladder
The excerpt profiles self made figures like D O Mills worth about 30 000 000 a prudent man with a hidden grove along the Hudson and cousin Joe Mills who once opened oysters in Fulton Market Commodore Garrison rises from Dutch river boy to Purser and Captain then rivals Vanderbilt Jim Keene as a milkman in early Californian towns gains and later mortgages his Newport residence The narrative contrasts humble beginnings with later fortunes and notes Keene's financial reverses.
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Mills
D. O. Mills
Hudson River
Joe Mills
Fulton Market
Joe
Commodore Garrison
California
Garrison
Vanderbilt
Jim Keene
Keene
Newport
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Tucker
The Warren lodge Knights of Pythias offers heartfelt sorrow to Brother C B Tucker on the death of his wife. Resolutions announce sympathy, include copies for the bereaved, minutes, and publication in town papers. Signed by E F Hopass, C Henry Auspvae, J C Furrinarr.
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C. Henry Auspvae
J. C. Furrinarr
Prize fight figures listed as dying from injuries
Pirranorei Jan 31 report says McFerron, a principal in the Rochester Pa prize fight, is in very serious condition with slight hope of recovery. A Swede named Gilsone, who fought near Sharon Pa weeks earlier, is also said to be dying from injuries. Referees and other participants prepare to leave the city if deaths occur.
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Pirranorei
McFerron
Rochester
Gilsone
Sharon
Chautauqua Lake Accident Report and Local Notices
On Jan 20 Everett and Dwight Thumb of Dewittville and their wives crossed Chautauqua lake to visit W J Cornella. Returning at about 1 AM their sleigh and team sank after hitting an ice-hole. the sleigh box kept them above water and they escaped with minor injuries while the team disappeared beneath the ice. The sleigh was valued at 350 dollars. The report includes a harsh quip about Gamsetta and a note endorsing Brown's Iron Bitters for indigestion. A political notice announces B B Walker as Constantix candidate for Warren borough per the Democratic caucus decision.
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Everett
Dwight Thumb
Dewittville
Chautauqua Lake
W. J. Cornella
Obituary Notice Patterson and Bordon Died of Diphtheria
Luzerne Adelbert Patterson aged 6 years 1 month 21 days died near Garland January 24 1883 of diphtheria son of E and Polly E Patterson Myene J Bordon aged 5 years 10 months 29 days died in Garland January percent of diphtheria both notices dated in Garland local obituaries
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Patterson
Garland
Luzerne
Adelbert
Polly E. Patterson
Bordon
Ene
J. Bordon
Final guardian accounts filed in Warren County court
The Register of Warren County announces wills and accounts from guardians. Cyrus Gustin guardian for Clara Lee filed November 2 1852 for court confirmation. S H Evans guardian for Mary M Gra Benton Lyman B Clara L and Arthur C MaGill filed final December 19 1582 seeking final allowance.
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Warren County
Orehene Court
Cyrus Gustin
Clara Lee
Thomas Lee
S. HO. Evans
Mary M. Grra
Benton
Lyman B
Clara L
Arthur C. MaGill
Arthur MaGill
A. W. Kinnear
Register, Register’s
Warren
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Wheeling Register
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Sugar Grove
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Loyal Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
C. H. Hunter & Son
Warren, Pa
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R. B. Miller
Lander
Freehold
Easman
Lotteville
Columbus
Stevens Hotel
Spring Creek
Garcelon’s
Pittsfield
American House
Youngsville
Brokenstraw
Garfield House
Tadiante
Deerfield
Bucklin’s
Tidionte
Limestone
Triumph
South West
Enterprise
Eldred
Wood’s
Grand Valley
Pine Grove
Lane's
Russellsburg
Elk
Jacob Mack’s
Corydon
McCatheter’s
Kinzus
Maple Shade
Clarendon and Mead
Darius Mead
W.J. Alexander
Knights OF
Pythias
S Warren Lodge
H. Hall
A. Leonhart
GC. C. C
Henry Auspurg
K. of R
Barnes, Bancroft & Co
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Buffalo
Flint & Kent
High St
Dunkirk
Mahoney Brothers
Hien Street
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Mahoney Bros
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