Voorhees Plan to Elect Federal Postmasters and Officials
Senator Voorhees of Indiana proposed a joint resolution to amend the constitution so that all Federal officers including Postmasters Revenue Collectors Judges Morals and District Attorneys be elected by the people in their states as directed by state legislatures This democratic scheme aims to curb presidential patronage and central power by extending direct elections to federal service and placing public offices in citizens hands
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Ile
Napeer
Rochester
Voorhees
Indiana
Senate
United States
Congress
Balloon voyage to the north pole proposed by Captain Cheyne
The Bradford era notes a British captain named Cheyne proposing a balloon and boat voyage to the north pole. He seeks Canadian backing in Canada and promises no afterexpense to locate failing explorers. The piece casts doubt, citing Donaldson and other aerial voyagers and treats the scheme as a wild, impractical venture.
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Cheyne
Pole
Canada
Jost Franklin
Donaldson
Two Arthurs in the GOP past and present
The Springfield Republican contrasts two Arthurs in national life from a cautious executive to a reforming figure. It recalls Garfield’s shooting, shifts in Republican opinion, and the evolving view of Arthur from lowly to refined, urging a better, nobler Arthur for the country.
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Springfield Republican
Arthurs
wWithany
Conkling
New York
Arthur
Garfield
Census Totals: Final US Population Figures at Tenth Census
The table shows final official population figures for the United States at the tenth census. It notes omissions for Indian Territory and Alaska where inhabitants were not citizens, and excludes all Indians not subject to taxation in line with census law.
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United States
Indian Territory
Alaska
Fredonia Watch Company Showcases Modern Assembly
From Fredonia New York the Independent Watch Company outlines its March organization with 150000 capital. Officers include T B Hubbard president O R Burchard secretary W N Smith treasurer and C M Howard manager. The factory houses gilding, jeweling, escapement making and assembly with eighty workers and plans to produce twenty five watches daily by January 1, aiming to rival top makers. Dr Devaspusr.
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Burel
Independent Watch Company
Fredonia
N.Y
T. 8. Hubbard
O. R. Burchard
W. N. Smith
C. M. Howard
Acro
Europe
America
Dr. Devaspusr
Republican Congress Seen Coming Back To Extravagance
The Buffalo Courier argues the first Republican Congress since 1873 is likely to usher in a new era of extravagance and robbery. It claims protectionists seek to reduce a large surplus and some politicians aim to bribe Southern voters with liberal appropriations. It asserts Democrats must pursue economy in public expenditures as a core policy to maintain popular support.
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Buffalo Courier
Guiteau's cowardice exposed over ex wife insult threat
The Chicago Dimes portrays Guiteau as a cringing coward who planned to ruin his former wife's character but refrained after learning her present husband would be in court. The piece contrasts this with political notes on Mr. Ware's Republican stance, Mr. Wolfe's anti ring efforts, Garfield's postal privilege bill, and Mr. Lowe's accountability for fiscal management.
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Chicago Dimes
Guiteau
Guilian
Tie
Mrs. Dunmire
Dunmire
Ben Hill on Civil Service Reform in Senate Speech
The speech by Senator Ben Hill of Georgia critiques civil service reform and contrasts it with President Arthur’s actions. He cites a New York custom house controversy, coalition politics, and alleged perjury to secure offices, arguing reform is uneven and political.
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Gin IL Hil
Georgia
Senate
Irina
Arthur
Ill
New York
Ohio
United States
Sture
Congress
Returning Board
Oaid
Piles cure touted by Dr William Indian Ointment
An advertisement claims Dr William s Indian Ointment cures blind, itching and ulcerated piles in a single box. It touts absorption of tumors, instant relief, and nightly itching relief, with testimonials from Hon J M Coffinberry of Cleveland. Price 21.00. Also promotes Bucklens Arnica Salve for cuts and skin eruptions at 25 cents a box.
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William
J. M. Coftinberry
Cleveland
A.W. Morek & Co
Quack Medicines and Personal Notices Parade
Do not be deceived by quack advertisements for health tonics. warnings against false cures appear alongside petty theft, domestic virtue tributes, and testimonials. Drake's sufferings with a skin disease are resolved using Cuticura products, while readers are urged to seek Lydia E. Pinkham remedies for female complaints.
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Uae
A. W. Morck & Uo
Train connections at Dunkirk West via Lake Shore road
Through tickets and connected trains were discussed with Rass't Supt Nore and D Tay for Dunkirk West near Lake Shore road with options on Tay East and Tay West.
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Philelphia & Erie Railroad
Gill
Erie Mail
Philacel
Ren Phra
Brit Ai
Erie Acc
Leu
Irvineton
Corry
Evie
Sheffield
Warren
Erie
Choendon
Jeaves Clarendon
Eastwald
Erle Mail
Ny Kane
Llineton
Hane
Suepfiel
Irvinetor
Hedtiedld
Clarendon
At & Ce
M.S. R.W
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Ca KR
Noy
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West
D. Tay c. A. Crure
Rass't
Nore
Lake Shore Road
Dunkirk West
Ade
Tay
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Fredonia, N.Y
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James
Postal Service
Lowe
Ben Hill
the Home Mutual Life Association OF Pennsylvania
Couizer Capital
Momsm
Warren, Erie
Crawford, Forest
McKean
Pal and Chautauqua Co
Berback's Block
Aplysitt
Dove
Abala
Fisha
Erestein
A. W. March & Co
Seth
Drake
Detroit
Mich
Albany
Pennsylvania
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Guitedn
Perana
John Urgill
Pittsburgh, Pa
P. Bysecker
Che
Second Street
Variety Hall
Warren Hotel
D. M. Davis
BE. Phillips & CO
Greenwich St
General Produce Commission
4Nilm
Pennsylvania Central R. R.P. & B. Division
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsb
R.R
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Granite Works
W. B. Kinsky
Union School
Warren, Fa
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Nortons
Kidmorely
Br Bild
Vassadage
du Veriont
Ae Tross
Frewsburg
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Russelsbugle
North Warren
Jackson
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Garland Si
Newton
G Tar
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East Titusvill Hl
Tituaville
B. Platte
Times
Fichory
Warren, PA
W. C. Rowland
Hickory St
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