Ledger items mix news and chatter on politics and milk
The week's ledger notes Lent begins this week. A letter to Mrs. Garfield ends up in newspapers. The Philadelphia supreme court backs extra legislative salaries. Milk receipts to New York average 122,880 gallons monthly, Erie sending 42,330, about a pint per inhabitant. Rumors deny Blaine Voorhees ticket. Erie public grounds bill eyed at 120,090. Columbus at 350,000. Col Watson acts for Erie. Warren remains self reliant.
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Philadelphia election shows citizen committee victory
Rain dampened turnout as Philadelphia voters favored the citizen's committee. Ten of twelve elected to the common council were their endorsed candidates, with women in one ward winning school director seats and independents aligning with the committee in several wards.
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Discrimination Suit Beats Railroad in Cleveland Trial
John Hayes & Co sued the Pennsylvania Railroad Co for damages over freight charges favoring a larger shipper, with the jury ruling for the plaintiff in United States District Court Cleveland. Judge Baxter urged strict non discrimination by railroads. Also Sprague Chase divorce settled with Katharine Chase Epracue granted divorce and child custody to the father.
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Katharine Chase Epracue
William Sprague
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Pennsylvania Republicans Split as Democrats Eye Harrisburg Upheaval
Harrisburg correspondent reports that Pennsylvania Republicans face fractures with independents threatening a separate ticket if Cameron choices Beaver or Butler secure the nomination. Democrats hope to unite behind James H. Hopkins of Pittsburg, who garners solid western backing and Cumberland county support, signaling a potential clean-up after two decades of Republican misrule.
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James H. Hopkins
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Cumberland
Hopkins
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Republican dishonesty exposed in James Vanderbilt ties
A vivid 19th century Washington tale questions Thomas L. James former postmaster general and reformer Flo. The narrative accuses James of seeking a 70000 pound bonus to Vanderbilt's railroad for fast mail service, notes his move to Vanderbilt's bank, and cites political fallout with Robeson and Garvin. It also mentions the congressional apportionment bill granting 323 representatives.
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The North American Review March issue overview
A summary of contents including Senator George F. Edmunds on the Guinean trial conduct Ex Minister Moyes on French politics in exile and Moyses notes Judge Edward A. Thomas on jury system flaws John Fiske on Protestant reform A PR Palmer on homeopathy falsities Reverend William Justin Harsha on civil jurisdiction over Indians Neal Dow on prohibitory laws and Barnum's baby elephant Bridgeport. Washington correspondents discuss Republican House membership and electoral vote division amid postwar politics.
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North American Review
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Edward F. Moyes ComlMibien
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Oservatons
France
French Republic
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John Fisks
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A. PR. Palmer
Neal Dow
Maine
In Memoriam Mr Conrail Lesser 1882 Obituary
Mr Conrail Lesser died at his residence on February 15 1882 after a short illness at age 54. Born in Alsace France he settled in Warren thirty years ago and was highly esteemed as a trustworthy citizen, husband, and father. A Luther an church member who served in roles and Sabbath school work, he leaves a wife one son and five daughters. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church with a sermon by Rev P Doerr. Rev Bach assisted. The community laments the loss of a respected citizen and adviser.
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List of Jurors Drawn for March Term of Court
The list shows jurors drawn for the March term starting Monday the sixth at 2 p.m. with foreman T. Garker and numerous names across Freehold, Pine Grove, Sugar Grove, Youngsville, Conewango, Farmington, and surrounding townships, including H. Barton, Delbert Vanter, C. W. Hawks, J. N. Schuur, E. Barnes, Thos Clayton, and Amos Kinnear, among others.
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Foreman
Freehom
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Cones
Almon Babeokh
Conewange
George Rant
Vidioute
WL. Buchop
Pine Grove
H. Barton
Pursuvid
Ww. Curtis
Sugar Grove
H. Deane
Freehold
Delbert
Vanter
Eipeard
Marriages and Deaths in Warren County Area 1882
A notice listing multiple 1882 marriages and deaths from Warren county areas including Watson Pa Clarendon Sugar Grove Mayville Eldred and Sheffield with names McFarlan Cook Brecht Eccles Young Brown and more. deaths include Maggie McGee John Mengle Rebecca Jane Davis Ann Eliza Young and others with ages and locations.
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Bright
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Young
Sheffield
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Tanae
Jane Young
Ingram
Clarendon
James
Joanna Ingram
Branford
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Sugar Grove
Warren County
Robert Abercombjie Brands
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Morayshire
Scotland
Ward
North Warren
Croup
Alice E. Davis
Warren
Waren County
Debret
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