Political notes on Pattison Black and Quay in Pennsylvania
The piece comments on Governor Pattison and Lieutenant Governor Black as the old ticket against bossism, notes the Farmers Alliance backing Joseph Clinton, critiques Quay and his candidate, cites New York real estate gains, praises Powderly’s labor protests, and urges Democrat support while calling for Republican and Democratic subscriptions to Ledger. It references Chautauqua lectures by women and British debates on colonial history.
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Powderly
Quay
Boss Quay
Chautauqua
Alice Freeman Palmer
Wellsley College
Tur Ledger
Hendricks
Cleveland
Gov. Hill
New York
Mr. Cleveland
Hill
Warren Fourth of July Celebration Review
The Warren celebration faced mixed views with some calling the Fourt a failure while others praised the design and execution. Despite limited funds and absence of heavy fireworks, attendees heard the declaration of independence read and an eloquent oration by G. M. Frazine. The Ledger commends the effort and notes sister towns helped keep interest homeward.
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Warren
G. M. Frazine
Franklin
Pennsylvania's Peril Showcases Wealth and Corruption
N. Y. Word warns Pennsylvania faces capture by powerful corporations. He laments the railroads oil and coal interests shaping politics and funding campaigns to buy governors and votes. The piece calls for virtue to resist corporate domination and preserve the commonwealth's liberty.
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Pennsylvania
Liberty Franklin
Robert Morris
Dickinson
Simon Cameron
State of the Union
Washington
Quay
Delamater
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Standard Oil Company
Coal Companies
Commonwealth
N. Y
Pension burden sparks cross party debate in Tribune note
The piece argues about pension rolls near half a million rising to 750000 under new bills, estimating 1 in 88 Americans receive a pension and half of national spending goes to pensions or other causes. It warns lawmakers may push billions more, urging Republicans to rethink. It critiques Democrats for favors and points to political risk in governor races.
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Treasury
The
Tribune
N.Y. Tribune
Congress
New York Tribuve
Grand Old Party
Washington
the Tribune
Republic judges race ends with Noyes victory
Republicans struggle to unite for two judge candidates in Warren and Forest districts. Mr Biggins and Mr Tevine remain in contention while Irvine and Warren delegates stay firm. Result shows two Republican hopefuls but voters pick Charles H. Noyes as judge, reflecting public will over party decisions.
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Biggins
Warren
Tevine
Forest
Irvine
Higgins
Noyes
Hendricks and Cleveland Clash in Gubernatorial Talk
Republican papers push Hill over Cleveland supporting Hendricks legacy and party rifts. The piece cites editorials, personal exchanges, and press reactions from theLedger and other outlets. It notes Hill as a possible alternative, Delamater, Quay, and Dela mater opposition, with coverage of the Harrisburg convention and Rice Stone remarks. The column urges readers to consult inside pages for fresh campaign views.
Democrats in Warren County Rally for Organization and Reform
The piece urges robust Democratic turnout to defeat Republican rings, praising independent voters who seek honest government. It critiques the Harrisons and their Cape May gift, commends the Warren County Farmers Club for road and stock improvements, and warns against busybodies and pension-spending excess while contrasting Tribune calls for pension reform with broader GOP concerns.
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Wolfe
Quay Ring
Warren County Farmers’ Club
Witter
David Loucks
Glade
Loucks
Miss Wright Goes Wrong in Bold Escape from School
Miss May Wright a 17 year old from Wrightsville ran away from Sugar Grove seminary Tanawa after rooming with a cousin. She disguised herself and rode to Cleveland by train where she found lodging and a domestic job at 281 Pearl Street before being located by her guardian with police aid.
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Miss May Wright
Wrigntsville
Sugar Grove Seminary
Tanawa
Cleveland
James Wright
Miss Wright
New England
No. 281
Pearl Street
Corry Fiyer
A New Definition for a Jag in Old American Slang
The Albany Journal of 1888 recites John S Farmers definition of jag as umbrella slang. It cites a late arrival entering through a coal hole, then emerging in a bath tub wearing a spring overcoat and silk hat, alluding that the umbrella was the jag.
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John S Farmers
London
Albany Journal
Marriages in Russell and Salt Lake City in 1890
In Russell Pa on July 4 1890 Charles R Hotelling of Elk Township wed Libbie Smith at the bride’s parents home by Squire Houghnot. In Salt Lake City Utah on July 8 1890 Clara R Schutt married John K Linck at the bride’s residence with Rev Rankin officiating.
Death notices from Rochester and Youngsville
Died Jesse Morrison aged about sixty five at his Rochester Virginia residence on Sunday July 5 1890 funeral held at his home Monday 2 pm Friends from Warren not present due to late notice He was brother of the late Stephen R Morison of Kugar Ron and uncle of B G Morrison of that place Dr H A Davinney died July 3 1890 in Youngsville Pa at age 50s or 51
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Warren
Newark Advertiser
The
Society For the Suppression of
Davinney
Youngsville
H. A. Davinney
Wagner
West End
Sebastian Wagner
Tueday
Samuelson
Ligat Grove
Lars Samuelson
Chandler’s Valley
Christina L
Averill
Limestone
William Lloyd
William and
Arretta Averill
Brennan
Bead Township
Warren Co
David W. Brennan
Great July Reduction Sale in wash fabrics announced
The stock account for the first half of 1890 is taken and the firm reports growing confidence leading to larger purchases. A great July Reduction Sale is planned with French Satins and Sateens offered at 25 cents. Despite European aristocracy in grade, prices stay democratic. Write for samples.
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Josh Billings
Price Reductions on Summer Goods by Barnes Hengerer Co
It will continue with every grade of summer goods including Scotch Zephyrs Light Chaliie American Sateens American Ginghams Victoria Cloths etc The steepest kind of price reductions A postal card is enough to bring you particulars Barnes Hengerer Co
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Barnes, Hengerer & CO
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Undertaker
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