Randall's Position and Coal Strike Notes
In the Harrisburg convention era Randall aligns with Cleveland and Democratic unity, while Republican criticism fuels party cohesion. The coal strike reports miners earned $1.15 per day across May to August, faced black market stores, and debt as 60,000 idle, with operators raising coal prices to 150 per ton. a hotel expense for a rival’s daughter underscores alleged hypocrisy among Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Roe
Plack-Rao
Republican Party
Agsinat
Allentown Democras
How Ohio Stands on Tariff and Taxes Opinion Survey
The Plain Dealer gathered hundreds of Ohio opinions from Democratic and Republican figures. Democrats back tariff revision and tax on tobacco and whiskey, oppose free wool, and favor flexibility on raw materials. Republicans favor higher duties on wool and raw materials, want tobacco and whiskey taxes repealed, and largely approve Cleveland’s tariff stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Plain Dealer
Ohio
Cleveland
Congress
Polyamy Debate Sparks Scandinavian Civil Strife
The Swedish Norwegian regions split into liberal and conservative camps over polyamy. Liberals advocate multiple wives as civilization advances. conservatives oppose. Women reportedly join the liberal cause en masse amid a popular movement led by M. Nissen of the national temperance union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandinavia
Little Kingdom
Sweden
Norway
M. Nissen
National Temperance Union
Another Pension Bill Thrust By Senator Hoar
A new service pension bill would grant one cent per day for Civil War service to all army navy and marine corps personnel, regulars and volunteers. It argues the measure is costly adding about 60 million dollars annually and seeks political advantage by influencing Cleveland. The piece asserts Cleveland should act for the public good despite party pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
House
Cleveland
Pacz
Workingmen's cause gains state and national focus
The dact notes growing attention from state legislatures and Congress to workingmen issues driven by organization and agitation. Nine states have established labor bureaus and the first U S bureau annual report nears completion. The Ledger offers to relay this authentic information to readers, urging workers to stay informed and not rely on political spin. It cites a letter from a bright workman in the K of L column and Breckenridge's remarks on a Philadelphia business men meeting as substantiated by facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of the
United States
K. of L
Leap Year Tak Bill Debate Shapes Political Gambits
A Warren area discussion warns of hidden Republicanism in democracy tests as Congress weighs the tak bil. Fire losses last year reached 130 million dollars, insured largely. The Warren Mail is criticized for not reporting President Arthur on the lame question and the Republican commission views. A Harrisburg Patriot note forecasts eight debatable districts with at least four for Democrats, while Warren district 27 remains narrowly favorable to Republicans yet unpredictable for the coming 511 events. The District of Columbia convention last Tuesday split into rival factions amid prolonged disruption.
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Randall
Pennsylvania
Tug
Harrisburg
Warren
Venange
McKean
Callceron
Tariff Revision Meeting Praises Breckenridge in Philadelphia
January 27 reporting a Philadelphia assembly at the academy of muses to endorse President Arthur and President Cleveland for tariff reform. William Singerly opened, with Wilson Welch presiding and ex-secretary of state Wm. Strenger as secretary. Breckenridge of Kentucky received a long ovation while letters from Hugh McCulloch and others were read. Breckenridge argued tariffs burden labor and industry, urged tax reductions, and warned against surplus causing market instability.
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Academy of Muse
Arthur
Cleveland
William Singerly
Philadelphia Record
Singerly
Wilson Welch
The
Commercial Exchange
Strenger
Philadelphia
Henry M. Hoyt
Robert Pattison
Congressman Breckenridge
Kentucky
Breckenridge
Hugh McCulloch
Cox
Fairchild
Carlisle
W. L. Scott
McMulloch
Schuits
SS. Cox
Breck
South America
Mexico
Brickenridge
Pittsburgh Chautauqua and Lake Erie Rail Road officers elected
Stockholders elected W. ves Parvin as president and Geo. P. Orr as vice president with Fred Morek as secretary and Geo. N. Frazine as assistant secretary. Directors include M. Van Hawlinges and Geo. Wait among others as planning details show two potential routes to the lake and urging right of way grants.
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Pittsburgh Chautauqua & Lake Erie Railroad Company
W.ves Parvin
Geo. P. Orr
Fred Morek
Geo. N. Frazine
Prenaurer
A.J Davi
Geo. C. Hamilton
M. van Hawlinges
Geo. R. Wait
Miles S. Tracy
T. T. Keukler
Sugar Grove
Lottsville
Grant
Panama
North Warren
Chandlers Valley
Watts Platts
Philadelphia
Stillwater
Ashville
Boomertown
Warren
Business Men’s Association
Board of Trade
Farmers Club Meeting Forms Farmington Branch
The farmers club met at the courthouse last Saturday despite a storm. They planned a Farmington township meeting for the last Friday of the month to organize a branch club and discussed forming branches in Tidioute and other townships. Judge Wetmore spoke warmly, seeds were discussed, and the session adjourned amid remarks on state grange efforts and tariff policy debates.
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Court House
Mor Jenkins
Kidder
Farmington Township
Farmington
Evans
Tidioute
Smith
W. Stone
State Grange
Warren
Pennsylvania Railroad Florida Tours Promote Southern Pleasure
The Pennsylvania Railroad Announces personally conducted Florida Tours with special Pullman equipment, January 26 and February 8 departures from New York, Philadelphia, and southern stations. Includes meals, sleepers, hotel board in Jacksonville, two weeks in Florida, and round trip fares from New York 347, Philadelphia 500. Tours align with Sub Tropical exposition and new St Augustine hotels, tickets sold at major stations.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Florida
South
Tourist Bureau
Pullman Palace
Jacksonville
New York
Philadelphia
Everett
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Augustine
Marriages In Oil City And Farmington
Two wedding notices from the era record marriages. In Oil City Pa on January 30 1888 James Kahle of Lingville to Hattie L Hann of Fern City Pa wed by Rev L M Weaver. In Farmington Pa January 24 1886 Martin E Cowley to Stella J Mix wed by Rev G E Henshaw.
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Kanle—Hann
Oil City
L. M. Weaver
Evangelical Church
James 4. Kahle
Lingville
Hattie L. Hann
Fern City
Cowles—Mix
Farmington
G. E. Henshaw
Kiantone
N. Y
Martin E. Cowley
Stella J. Mix
Prices Slashed at D Shear's No 346 Water St Warren Pa
Dry goods store announces sharp reductions before February 1st. All stock marked to “hard time” prices with deep cuts on cloaks carpets lace curtains and dress goods. Bargains claim to beat other shops, urging customers to inspect stock and compare value.
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Water St
Warren, Pa
Cory
Large Clearance Offer on Gloves and Shades
Big job in kid gloves 109 dozen three and four button Mousquetaire, valued at 1.25 to 1.50, offered at 29 cents per pair. Fifty dozen opera shades, all sizes with eight and four button styles, valued 1.00 to 1.50, to be cleared at 10 cents per pair.
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Keystone Clothing Co
Beecher & Copeland
Warners
Edinborn Echoul
Calicos and Linens Bargains Slide Into Winter Stock
Advertised textiles feature calicos for comforters at fast colors and yard rates. A limited stock of bales priced at 1.25 dollars, cut to 7 cents per yard after sale. Shear offers full blanket lines with prices from 1.25 up, plus an all wool five pound factory blanket at 4.98. Linen tableware items and towels mark down with cheap per yard rates. Turkey red damask and knotted fringe towels also offered at low prices, with rivals charging much more.
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Shear
Great Rubber Circulars Clearing Sale Explodes with Bargains
In a sweeping clearance, 500 Ladies' circulars and 300 Children's and Misses' circulars are offered at deep cuts. Ladies' items priced from 1.50 to 3.00 and children’s from 1.25 to 1.75 are now 0.39 and 0.29 each respectively. Hand bills promise a full account of the sale details.
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Wsling Houss
Carnegie’s
Carnegie
Warren Mail
Republican Commission
Lsborers
Columbian Ladt
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Labor
America
Europe
Agito
Paris
Congressmman Turd
Applange
the Farmers’ Club
Tus Des Moines Register
Towa
John Sherman
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconin
Minnesota
Thineis
Pau Litzen
New York World
California
Co-Operative
EB. F. Borrerrizio
Syracuse
N.Y
Minot
W. A. Bairstow
Sueh
Congregational Sunday-School and Publishing Society of Boston
Barlow
P. Greenlund
Hickory Street
Nelson Greenlund
Undertaker
Tell
Yagzard
Salvation Oil
Our
Rugeists
D. Shear
D.shear
Dry Goode
Warren County
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