Tax Reduction and the Tariff Question in 1889 Debates
A Chanute reader asks how to fund pensions if tariffs are abolished. The article cites Treasury figures: 1889 revenue 387 million, expenses about 282 million, leaving a net surplus of 57 million after sinking fund payments. It contrasts Republican and Democratic remedies, detailing proposals on spending versus tax cuts, and ends with a policy clash over easing taxes on whiskey and cigars versus farm-related levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer
Chanute
Kan
National Democrat
Cleveland
Secretary of the Treasury
Windom
Beck
Chaute
Republican Party
United States
Democratic Party
Sce
Pennsylvania Railroad Tour To Florida Ends March 4
The last of the popular railroad tours departs Tuesday March 4 offering Pullman vestibule cars from Jacksonville to Philadelphia and New York. Tickets are 50 dollars from New York and 48 dollars from Philadelphia and include meals, sleeping and drawing room accommodations plus two weeks in the South. Apply to S. W. F. Draper in New York or W. W. Lord Jr in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Railroad
S. W. F. Draper
Broadway
W. W. Lord, Jr
Washington Street
Boston
Assault on Hon. W. L. Sessions in Jamestown
Frank Griffith, ex proprietor of the Griffith Point Hotel, struck Hon. W. L. Sessions with a cane on East Third Street. Sessions overpowered him, Griffith jailed after waiving examination, later bailed. Rumors suggest a larger scandal if the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Frank Griffith
Griffith Point
W. L. Sessions
Sessions
East Third Street
Griffith
Grifith
Hall's Catarrh Cure and medical ads offer remedies
An old catalog of medical claims touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that purports to act on blood and mucus surfaces. It cites a Toledo address and 75 cent price, alongside other notices offering free examinations and chronic disease cures from Dr. Burrer in Syracuse. It ends with Siegel's claiming five dollar trousers and fit guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
E. F. BurrerFr E.D
Syracuse
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Sage
Letter from a Young Voter on Tariffs and Foreign Labor
A 1st person letter from D Robinson, son of a farmer, explains why he voted Democratic over tariffs. He cites job loss in mills to foreigners, wages and board costs, and experiences in Beaver Falls, Pittsburg, and Dakota farms with Swedes and Norwegians. He argues tariffs hurt laborers like him and asks his father to reconsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Robinson
Northwestern Farmer and Breeder
Pittsburg
Wheeler
Beaver Falls
Staples
Elgin Farm
Todd
Park Farm
Minnesota
Pap
Dakota
Mary Seymour Howell to Lecture in Library Hall Tuesday
Mrs. Mary Seymour Howell of national reputation for the Grand Army of the Republic and the W C T U will lecture in Library hall on Tuesday evening March 4. The Hartford Daily Times praises her presence and oratory likening her to Wendell Phillips. The Diamond Furniture Co offers goods at far below 100 percent profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Seymour Howell
Grand Army of the Republic
Library Hall
Hartford Daily Times
Mrs. Howell
Wendell Phillips
Diamond Furniture Company
List of Criminal Cases to Be Heard at Court Next Week
A Warren area docket lists cases including Commonwealth v Susan Berry for murder, William Wright for assault battery and attempted rape, Francis Skinner for manslaughter, and multiple defendants in burglaries, adultery, and fornication charges. Also notes an upcoming church dedication and a Monday lecture by Dr Henson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonweath
Susan Berry
Wiliam Wright
Francis Skinner
Frank Martin
Michael Trey
James Davis
James O'Brien
Geo. Robbinson
Lewis Johnson
Jesse Renn
Thomas Holden
Owen Ramsay
John Nelson
Uo ! Muse
J. Morningstar
Ys Albert Scott
The
Baptist Church Society
J. W. Coulston
Dolidaysburg
Henton
Chicago
G. M. Spratt
Philadelphia
J. D. Smith
Ssuron
O .R. Thomas
Kane
King
Henson
Smith
Warren
Library Hall
Holmes
Fradenburg
Clapp Rumors Circulate in Pittsburg Political Scene
A Pittsburg Commercial Gazette writer weighs a congressional contest in the district. Venango County residents hint that E. E. Clapp could rally support if he permits his name. Clapp is a prominent independent philanthropist with major property interests. Also notices of removals and a Warren Letter List warn of mail not claimed in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapp Sherard
Pittsburg
Chicago Wins World Fair Site On Eighth Ballot
In Washington on February 24 the house completed eight ballots for the world fair site. Chicago led with 157 votes. New York 107. St. Louis 25. Washington 18. The final tally surpassed the 154 needed, granting Chicago the selection. The vote reflected strong regional blocs with Chicago carrying western and middle states and New York aiming east. The report notes Pennsylvania members voting for Chicago and New York. Obituary for Charles W. H. Verbeck follows, detailing his life from Bradford Vermont to Warren Pennsylvania, oil ventures, and burial in Oakland cemetery. Items include local business notices by William Spinner and gas meter setting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Kelley
Aly, Reyburn
Penneylvania
House
St. Lows
Washington
New York
Chicago
Middle States
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Atkinson
Bayne
Craig
Culbertson
Dalzell
Darlington
McCormie
Osborne
Reyburn
Rife
Scranton
Scull
Townsend
Watson
Brunner
Bingham
Buckalew
Harmer
Kerr
Marsh
Mutchler
Oneill
Reilly
Wright
Yardley
Charles W. H. Verback
Glade
Nathaniel
Mariam (Tilton) Verback
Bradford
John T
Johnstown Centre
Wis
Ane
R.F
Oresco
Iowa
Godfrey
Enfield
N. W
Olcott's Falls
Lebanon
WN. Y
Michigan
Warren
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Clarion County
Snyder
Quaker Hill
Bright
Mary (Nesmith) Shipman
Shipman’s Eddy
Warrren
Wedneday
J. N. Frudenburg
Christian Smith
James Eddy
J.J. Taylor
Alexander McKain
D. [. Ball
George Ames
Rufus King
Tremendous Hassayampa flood claims many lives
A courier from Puna Arizona reports a massive Hassayampa flood Saturday early morning. Thirty four workers at the lower dam died, including thirty one whites and three Chinese. Wickenburg is safe. Upper dam likely broke, destroying two downstream dams and property valued around 800000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puna
Ariz
Hassayampa
Wickenberg
Warren County Pomona Grange Holds March Meeting in Lottsville
Warren County Pomona Grange No 10 schedules a March 6 and 7 gathering at Lottsville Grange Hall with an address of welcome by Freeheld Grange and a program featuring responses, songs, farm topics, and discussions on dairy schools taxation and farmer organization. Mars O H Waar serves as secretary, representing Grand Valley, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Pomona Grange
Lottaville
Freeheld Grange
Ackley Grange
Youngsville Range
Columbus Grange
Spring Creek Grange
Farmington Grange
Chandlers’ Valley Grange
Sugar Grove Grange
Reading
Eldred Grange
Lottsville
Piuasfield
Dunkirk & Warren
Mars
O. H. Waar
Sec’y
Grand Valley
Century Magazine notes March issue features Jefferson portraits and new articles
The March Century Magazine presents Joseph Jefferson in the frontispiece as Dr Pangloss with six portraits. It recounts the actor’s view on Our American Cousin and previews timely pieces by specialists on municipal government irrigable lands in the arid region revelation methods and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
Jufferson
Pangloss
Jefferson
France
Ohio Valley
la Farge
Japan
Gloucester Cathedral
van Rensseleur
Joseph Pennell
Wilson
Palestine
Fredwick Schwatka
Rat Attack At Bemus Point Endangers Nose
An aged Bemus Point mail carrier was awakened by a giant rat gripping his nose and pulling. He drove the rodent away but the creature left a hole through one nostril. The clipping also touts patent medicines and furniture ads from Warren Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
MN. Y
T. L Dalrymple
Bemus Point
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Lars
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Siegel's
Bakotan
Trent
P, Land & Go
Front Street
Boas Grocery
P. Lund & Co
Front St
Brenne
K. E
Jeffery
Helen
Bloomquist
Eva
Krats
Ida
Desmond
Rose
Morris
Jennie Jones
Talmage
Mamie Wetmore
Benson
Olof
Lutgen
Pony
Brodine
William
Larsen
James
Curwen
Biele
Lauffenburg
Henry
Moore
David E
Christenson
Charley
McGee
Willie
Cummingham
Orvin
Mead
W. B
Goodman
Norbeck
Gardner
J. K
Poolas
Harris
Rimier
J. E
Hadlock
Rev
J. C
Ridley
Johnson
Tucker
Fred
Knapp
Waite
BR. A. Lore
P. M
Farr
Wm. Spinner
Arizona
Warren County
Pomona
Magazine Notes
Ats
Diamond Furniture Store
Diamond Block
Warren, Penn’a
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