Mother's custody rulings highlight PA after 1880 precedents
In Philadelphia cases from February 1880, mothers gain custody of young children despite common law norms, reflecting Pennsylvania jurisprudence favoring mothers as natural caregivers. The item also comments on General Harrison Allen as a presidential contender and critiques Blaine, Grant, and Cameron in party politics. It notes BENNETT of the Herald donating substantial funds to Irish relief, surpassing historic international gifts, with further historical context on American aid to Ireland in 1847.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Harrison Allen
LAU
Times
the Times
Gen. Allen
Grant
Blaine
Allen
Napoleon
Borough Election Next Tuesday February 17
Borough voters are urged to select competent leaders for Burgess, three councilmen, three school directors, a constable, judge, and inspector of elections. Critics cite high school taxes and growing debt, urging prudent budgeting, business capacity, and unity in Republican and Union caucuses to nominate capable candidates for the borough’s future.
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A. J. Davis
Peter Greenland
Albert Merck
Albany City Hall Burned In Inferno Destroying Records
The Albany City Hall burned last Tuesday evening causing losses over 100000 dollars. Seven firemen were crushed when the building collapsed. Judgment records mortgages and surveillance records were destroyed though deeds mortgages and surrogate office papers were saved. The fire halted most courts except the police court and court of appeals. Authorities suspect an incendiary and rumors arise about ten sons.
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Albany
Supreme Court
County Court
Police Court
Court of Appeals
Agly Ten Sons
Republican Party Stance on Presidential Term Limits 1875
Pennsylvania Republicans declare adherence to an unwritten two term limit for presidents. They oppose a third term and instruct delegates to support General U S Grant for the presidential nomination for a third term, urging unit votes at the convention.
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Pennsylvania
U. S. Grant
Protest Within Republicans Over Third Term Preference
A State wide protest arises from Chester County and other regions against Cameron’s control and a push for Blaine. A committee will gauge support for a possible new State Convention to secure a fair vote for the Pennsylvania delegation in Chicago. Gen. Allen backs current leaders, while reformers face pressure from Cameron loyalists.
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Grant
Blaine
Chester County
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Don Cameron
Gen. Allen
The Danger Ahead in Waartington Feb. 7
Political prophets claim the Cameron faction dominates the party after the Harrisburg convention. Grants backers fear a third term with Blaine loyalists loyal to Cameron, while New York timing and Pennsylvania strength shape the race toward Chicago. The article warns of a perilous crisis if Democrats unite against a third term and urges wise action to avert catastrophe.
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Waartington
Harrisburg
Blaine
Cameron
Grant
Chicago
Gen
Bingham
Fugleman
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Illinois
New York
Congress
Ny 2
Sherman Boynton Correspondence Clarifies Action on Sherman Charge
Washington correspondence shows H V Boynton asking War Secretary Ramsey about a March letter accusing General W T Sherman of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Barr replies the papers were received on the 28th of last month. Also notes Irish hunger crisis prompts aid as destitute await relief.
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Sherman
Associated Press
Washington
Alexander Ramsey
War Department
W. T. Sherman
H. V. Boynton
Wak Department
Secretary of War
Thomas F. Barr
Is Mr Tilden a Candidate for President
The Sun notes widespread speculation on presidential candidates. It lists many names including Mr Tilden and Mr Seymour as candidates, and endorses Judge Church as a strong choice while warning against Grant. It urges prompt clarity from Tilden if he chooses to unite with supporters and comments on Empire‑minded Grant.
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Mr. Tilden
Mr. Seymour
Mr. Bayard
Mr. Thurman
Samuel J. Randall
Gen. Hancock
John M. Palmer
David Davis
Sanford E. Church
Stephen J. Field
Elihu B. Washburne
Roscoe Conkling
William M., Evarts
John Sherman
James G. Blaine
Gen. Grant
Tilden
Seymour
Church
Judge Church
Wilden
White House
Grant
Paper tariff harms readers by inflating prices
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues the print paper and chemical tariffs empower a ring of paper makers to raise prices. Paper costs rise first for publishers and later for consumers, with a 50 percent jump in recent months. The piece urges Congress to amend tariffs to curb monopolistic greed.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Congress
Parnell Attacks Herald Over Irish Relief Fund
The Times interviews Parnell who accuses the New York Herald of using its $100,000 relief gift to gain control of Ireland’s fund. He says Bennett and the Herald side with landlords and warns the fund is being steered to landlord interests. Mary Clemmer notes Washington social calls are extensive and tiring. The piece highlights the Herald’s large contributions and stresses Parnell’s need to avoid further criticism of the paper.
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Philadelphia
the Times
Parnell
New York Herald
Ireland
Freedom Saving
America
Bennett
The
Herald
James Gordon Bennett
Unpleasant Whispers in Washington Special
Whispers of a social scandal involve a distinguished senator a house member and several other congressmen plus department employees. Public disclosure may come soon though Congress likely cannot investigate as no dishonesty or breach of official trust appears. A possible cloud of divorce suits hangs over the affair.
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Washington
Tlouse
Tesl
Congress
Remarkable Nose Transplant Operation At Bellevue Hospital
A 21 year old patient who lost his nose to lupoid ulcer undergoes a pioneering operation. A finger segment is transplanted to form a new nasal structure with skin flaps from the forehead and silver sutures. The procedure, inspired by a Birmingham effort, is described by Scientific American.
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Evening Post
Bellevue Hospital
Admiraly
Birmingham
England
Scientific American
Fenner’s Cough Honey and Patent Remedies Advertise Health
An 1878 advertisement extols Dr Fenner’s Improved Cough Honey to cure a cough in an hour with a sample bottle at 10 cents. It promotes Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic as a general health panacea addressing indigestion liver complaints nervous debility and numerous ailments. A separate note recounts Indian field trials of a plough and suggests locals dismissed it as “fraworks.”
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Fenner
Brockville
Littlefield & Co
Cmeline
Napanee
Ont
Cherry Creek
Get
M. M. Fenner
Fredo Ia
Mas
Dora Weidner
Pr. Fenner
India
Uncertain Health Claims And Political Debate From 19th Century Text
A fragmentary newspaper page mixes patent medicine pitches and political speculation. It touts Hop Bitters and Dr King s New Discovery for lung and throat ailments, claims vast cures, and cites recent usage. It critiques General Grant s Chicago nomination prospects and notes party opposition and election prospects.
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Warren Ledger
Maine
Republican Party
Republicana
Bennect
Irish Relief Fund
Prince Adjbert
Iran
Turkey
Mr. Bennett
East India Company
Bank of England
Rothschild & Co
Baring Bros
Cambridge University
Oxford University
United States
General Central Relief Committee For All
Canada
Herald’s” Irish Relief Fund
Mary Clemmer
Supreme Courts
Cabinet
Mrs. Hayes
Machinery & Tools
Nelson Shorey
Kartters
Warner
Brug
TRECO
Es Cradieck & Cu
Phiadel
Pro
Hull
Jantin
Wishita
jacceRes
Ligh Street
Third Street
Imacksmith
S.J. Page
Elk
Corydin Vilage
Tomms
Janac
Boston Globe
General Grant
Philadelphia Record
Dr. King
Ruby
Be. Whitlier
Pittsburgh
N. EH. Hill
Jamestown
Dinsmoor & Cable
Warren
Reece Eearn
RDG
Glade Township
Borough of
Aiso B
Market
Second Streets
Second
Mrs. Wetherby
Conewange Creek
Uill
Conewango Bridge
Glade
Milo Park
Joseph McGee
Indian Hollow
Joseph MaGee
David Beatty
Conewango Creek
Glade OU
C. W. H. Verback
Warren, Pa
S. Burgess
Gant & McMustes
N.Y
Jacob Eysinger
Oelves Bow WM
Schnur
Esther Gray
Youngsville
Venity
D. BE Ball
Edmitt
A. Hertzel
Joel
Wirren
Mera Fire, Life
Acchi Mt
Deane Neer
LEP
Qne Husted
Dallas
Wall Street
Baxter & CO
Bankers
Wallst
Shiuw * Co
Augusta
Outfit Bf
Vickery
Vine
J. S. de Collens
B. Collins
Ga Pond
Parmeee
Eury
Lyons
Fred Morck
Warren Co
Swan Goods
Cheae
Squick Traine
Rockford
Pat
Regulator
A. JF. Davis
Pure Drugs
Beeley
J. A. Sherman
Hugh
Broadway
Waterbury Watch
Warranica
F. H.yyman
Warren County
Gustaiiva Granholm
Theo. Chase
Sherif
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