Political debate and editorial excerpts in 1890s press
A compilation of opinions on President Cleveland, the speaker’s relations with the president, pension costs, and party politics. It comments on Morgan’s and Carlisle’s roles, immigration policy, the silver issue, and the fight against Tammany. It also notes postage stamps, an 1894 gubernatorial candidacy talk, coal prices, and anti Jewish persecution in Russia with a broad critical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexyatok Vaesr
Morgan
Carlisle
Treasury
Senate
Con
Dax
Lament
Cleveland
New York
Lynching at Bakersville and Electoral Votes Cast in Harrisburg
A mob in Bakersville North Carolina killed 11 sheriff's posse members and endangered 25 of its own. Reports claim the event as the nation's most tragic lynching battle. Meanwhile on the 8th of November the three presidential electors met in Harrisburg and cast the state's votes for Harrison and Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersville
N.C
Harrisburg
Harrison and
Reid
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Real Merit and Quick Returns
Real Merit is the characteristic of Hood's Sarsaparilla manifested daily in wonderful cures this medicine accomplishes. Druggists report new customers returning weeks later, proving the bottle's good results justify continued use. The formula retains remedial value, making Hood's Sarsaparilla a unique blood purifier and tonic for building up nerve strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Panama Scandal Deepens In France Political Turmoil
Erie Herald reports the Panama affair widening as De Lesseps and French officials face corruption probes. The piece notes public distrust, potential consequences for Carnot and the Freycinet cabinet, and suggests Americans might be affected by disclosures. It highlights de Lesseps confessions and calls for accountability amid a volatile republican crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Republic
Charles de Lesseps
de Lesseps
Panama Company
Jacques Bonhomme
Carnot
de Freycinet
Panama
Young de Lesseps
Panama Canal
Count de Lesseps
Erie Herald
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Used For Scalded Boy
Mrs Chas Rogers of Bay City Michigan spilled scalding water on her son and promptly used DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for instant relief. The ad touts the salve as good for bruises burns sores and piles. Also promotes Phoenix Brewing Co pilsner beer with agent W F Cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Rogers
Bay City
Mich
DeWitt
F.H. Dixson
Warren Pharmacy
Phoenix Brewing Co
S. Pilsner Beer
W. F. Cousins
A Republican View of Andrews Contests Seat
A Republican criticizes Mr Andrews for challenging an election result despite a Republican leaning county. The piece argues he is unpopular and could win only by discarding voting from three townships on a technicality. It decries his contest as the gravest mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Valuable Gift from Dr Green in New York for distant patients
A renowned specialist in nervous and chronic diseases offers free consultation by letter. Dr Green of 35 W 14th Street, New York, promotes Vegetable remedies under the name Dr Green's Nervara. Patients from any location can describe their case and receive a detailed, free diagnosis and guidance. The advertisement claims large practice and high cure potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
14Th Street
New York
Greene
Two Valuable Household Remedies and Teasers
A household favorite Red Flag Oil priced at 25 cents helps with rheumatism sprains bruises and burns. Pan-Tina offers relief for coughs colds and consumption with 25 cent bottles and free trials at Kahle’s drug store. Also claims about rye whisky as medical stimulant with Silver Age and Duquesne brands priced at 1.50 and 1.25 per quart. Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer promises relief from fits with a $2 trial bottle and free treatise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M
R. D. Kahle
Klein
Duquesne
Lunwig Mayer
Warren County
Oil City
L. H. Nicodemus
J. Ross Mateer
Altoona
F.U. & R. D. Kahle
Fifty Years Ago in Pittsburgh Postal News and Cures
A historic note recalls 25 cent postage and family letters in Pittsburgh. References to Prince Regent whiskey, McCullough's Half Century House at Liberty Street and Fifth Avenue, Daniel Webster, and a medical cure sold by FP Dixson's East Warren pharmacy are mentioned along with a brisk wind and cold effects. The piece reads as a snapshot of old time communication, commerce, and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Hegent
Daniel Webster
McCullough
Liberty Street
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh
Prince Regent
H. Dixson
East Warren
Heriffe
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Warren
Towit
South West
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
Holland Land Co
Sheldon Mill
Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railway
Caldwell Creek
H. Ames
Frank A
Luman B. Wood
Kepler No. 1
Kepler No. 2
Sai Wells
Charles H. Ley
Geo. P. Kepler
Barbara L. Kepler
Clarence H. Safford
James Roy
Spring Creek
Turner Hill
Columbus
Roger Crain
R. Crain
L. DL. Card
George Darling
F. A. Smith & Co
Orphan's Court
Warrenboro
State of Pennsylvania
Conewango Township
Conewango' S Township
James Sturdevant
Taggarts
Sane
Gregory
Campbell
John Eliot
Michael Schrick
M. Schuler
Titus
School House
Darius Titus
Frank FL. Schrice
Henry Cabot Lodge Nominated for Senate by Massachusetts Republicans
Henry Cabot Lodge, a well bred, literary, and wealthy politician, was nominated nearly unanimously by the Massachusetts Republican caucus to succeed retiring Senator Dawes in Washington. Born in Boston and a Harvard alumnus, Lodge has edited the North American Review and served in the state legislature, rising as a prominent Republican leader with a noted biographical writing career. He authored the Life of Alexander Hamilton and played a key role as godfather to the Fore(s) bill in the last presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Dawes
National Capital
Lodge
Harvard
Cambridge Law School
North American Review
Alexander Hamilton
Congress
Fores
Real estate transfers week ending January 5
J L Grandin and others transfer to Charles Day in Tidioute for 500 dollars. Mariett transfers to James P Atkins in Pine Grove for 1600 dollars. Phebe A Blowers and others to David W Beaty in Glade for 1000 dollars. CG H Owens and wife to William Jewell in Conewango for 350 dollars. Thos Hood and others to James McGowan in Kinzua for 870 dollars. John Hunter and wife to W R Dawson in Tidioute for 1 dollar. O W Beaty et al to same for 1 pound. John Wilson and wife to same for 1 dollar. Mary Stewart to Robt Siggins in Youngsville for 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Grandin Et al
Chas. Day
John Hunter
W. KR. Dawson
Tidioute
Marriages and Obituaries from Warren Area Notices
Wedding notices include Culbertson Nichols Seeley Doyle Woodard Pomeroy Hyde Gardner Peterson Dixson and Alverson announcements with dates in January 1893 and December 1892. Two death notices for Jabial Dixson aged 75 and Fidelia Alverson aged 49 years 6 months plus undertaker and location details in Warren area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbetson—Nichols
Mattison
Harry 8
Bates
Hugh V Culbertson
Margaret Mildred Nichols
Hamilton Township
McKean County
Seeley—Doyle
Jamestown
N. Y
A. L. Furlow
J.P
Wm. W. Seeley
Troy Center
Mary L. Doyle
Enterprise
Woodard
Paddock
H. M. Burns
Shearman
MN. Y
Lymond E. Woodard
Torpedo
Gertie W. Paddock
Pomeroy—Hyde
C.C. Albertson
Sherman House
Clayton M. Pomeroy
Rulette
Etta L. Hyde
Kinzua
Gardner—Peterson
M. E. Parsonage
C. C. Aobertson
Chas. E. Gardner
Jennie J. Peterson
Warren
Dixson
Glade
Jabial Dixson
Alverson
Bear Lake
Fidelia Alverson
W. W. Alverson
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New York City
Jerry Simpson
Concressman Burge Cookran
Cleveeland
C Expressman
C. W. Stone
Ian Hartranft
Stone
Hartranft
Philo Times
United States
Moscow
Russia
England
Richard I
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Spain
Democratic Society
Warren Mail
Renry Cabot Lodge
Force Bill
Nelson Greenland
Exchange Block
Exchange Hotel
Warren, Pa
Orphan Court
Stoneham
Mead Township
Laurentz Balensperger
William Baldensperger
Laurentz Baldensperger
Carrie R. Baldensperger
Executrix
Warren County Common Pleas
HK. OM. Todd
Frank Delani
Uriah Todd
Subpenna
Lina Rulander
Henry Carlson
August Rulander
Subpena
Alias Subpena
Overnor of
Wm. Barnsdell, Jr
Jas, Clark
Geo. W. Sill
Wm. Muir
Theodore Messner
Act of Assembly
Warren& Chautauqua Gas Company
Wit. Barnsdell, JR
Geo. W. Linz
Jas
CLARE
Wx. Murr
Court O Common Pleas
Fane
Act of Assembly of the Commonwweath of
Wrightsville Cemetery Association
Prothonotary
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