Political Notes on Pennsylvania Campaign and Ballot Reform
A Pittsburgh area reminiscence and clippings discuss September State Convention in Harrisburg and a new voter registration law, with impacts on polling room furniture. It notes party dynamics for Kerr for state treasurer, tariff debate reactions, and calls for change in Republican leadership of the State Committee ahead of elections.
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Patriot
James Kerr
Pennsylvania
Kerr
Harrisbore
Democratic County Ticket Promoted by Warren County Democrats
The county Democrats urge support for a slate featuring Charles Wynn for Associate Judge from Freehold, James Roy of Warren for Sheriff, W C G Hale of Pine Grove for Prothonotary, and J C Fuller of Kinzua for Trustee of Warren Academy. They tout honesty, education, and business credentials, insist the ticket reflects the best men, and predict election victory despite a Republican majority in Warren County.
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James Roy
Warren
Chas. W. Wynn
Freehold
Iotary
Willis DP. Hale
Pine Grove
Warren Academy
Fuller
Kinzug
Chas. Wynn
Glade
Roy
W. CG. Hale
Pine Grove Township
Warren County
Lepage
J.C. Fuller
Kinzua
Kinzua Valley
W. U. Hale
J. ©. Fuller
Wm. Lavery
Lavery
Perry D. Clark
W. H. Houghting
John Siegfried
UH. T. Russell
John Pierce
M. W.bovey
H. T. Rosser
M.D. Warner
Sec
Y’s
Gov Campbell Secures Nomination In Ohio Convention
Gov James E Campbell captured the Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nomination on the first ballot at Cleveland, tallying 508 votes to 125 for Neill and 56 for Kline. The platform praised his honesty, opposed class legislation, favored graded income tax, and urged closer Canada ties and liberal pensions.
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Ghio Democracy
Jas. E. Campbell
Cleveland
Gov. Campbell
Campbell
Neill
Kline
Ohio
Congress
Canada
Reform in Pennsylvania Calls for Election of Honest Delegates
An endorsement urges voters to support reform by choosing delegates who back the Governor. It condemns Quay’s influence and calls for ending republican mismanagement of state finances. The letter argues the reform movement must start in Pennsylvania during the coming fall elections.
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Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Independent Republican
Andrews
State Committee
Govenor
Charles W. Stone
Quay
Philadelphia
State Senate
Harrison
Republican Temple
Chandler
Florida Returning Board
Joe Bardsley
Pennsylvania
Senate
Lixcotn
Wit and whimsy across papers and streets
A collage of snappy quotes from several papers. Observations range from a messenger boy’s tun to a cook on ships, spring wheat’s rise, a Connecticut woman naming a daughter Darkness, and a Ram’s Horn remark on learning. Light humor threads through brief newspaper jests and missteps on crowds and manners.
Doctors and Senator Predict Cleveland for 1892 Ticket
Editor Ray of Indiana argues Cleveland cannot be the Democratic nominee while Senator Kenna of West Virginia predicts Cleveland is still the choice. Kenna cites the tariff and silver issues, praising Cleveland as strong, honest, and capable of leading Democrats to victory in 1892. He discusses silver coinage, the double standard, and anticipated tariff reversals in Congress.
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Ray
Indiana
Cleveland
Kenna
West Virginia
Washington
Harrison
White House
Congress
Senate
North
Northwest
Massachusetts
House
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Notary Oath in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, offers one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimony sworn December 1886 by A W Gleason, notary. Ad promotes internally taken medicine with testimonials and 75 cent price.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Prank J. Chaney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Sean
O. P
Lenox Soap Ad Sparks Niagara Falls Excursion
A promotional notice for a first summer excursion to Niagara Falls under the W N Y and P rail line. Special through coaches depart Warren at 7 51 a m on Thursday July 30 1891 with fare 23 295 and return the same day with seven hours at the falls and optional overnight Buffalo stay. New York Central depot arrivals and Olean connections noted.
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Niagara Falls
Warren
N.Y. C
Buffalo
The
Falls
Olean
Health appeals flood westward migration and travelers
The passage promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive for malaria, climate changes, and digestive ailments among emigrants and travelers to western regions. It cites its use by seafarers, land travelers, miners, and farmers, praising its safety and effectiveness. It also mentions Miles' Nerve and Liver Pills as a cure for dyspepsia and related conditions, with a promotional note from Morris & Mullen's drug store.
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Miles
Morris & Mullen
Startling Health Fact Warns About Consumption
Official health returns warn that nearly three fourths of deaths arise from consumption. Many cases begin with coughs or colds and could be checked by Pan-Tina Cough and Consumption Cure sold by L G Noyes & Co. Trial bottles offered free. The passage also notes mint coinage policy and free silver discussions in Congress.
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Boards of Health
L. G. Noyes & Co
Horrific Accident At Union Knitting Mills Seaman Cox Mutilated
A terrible accident at Union Knitting Mills left Issac Cox horribly mangled. Red Flag Oil was applied and recovery followed. The notice promotes several remedies and donations, naming L. G. Noyes & Co. drug store and Reverend Crandall, with varied health claims and a Cleveland charity gift to Western Reserve University.
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Union Knitting Mills
Issac Cox
Dr. Lee
L. G. Noyes & Co
Warren Ladies Urged to Grasp Season Bargains at Market
We return from the market with many new goods bought at great sacrifice as importers offered favorable terms. The advance of the season brings confidence that the ladies of Warren and surroundings can use good goods at a price and recognize quality bargains.
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Warren
Extraordinary Values in Scotch Zephyr Goods and Fabrics
Extraordinary values listed include 125 cts Extra quality Scotch Zephyr previously sold at 25c. 2000 yards India Cashmere in black and colored grounds with hand painted clover and flower designs once 30c now offered. 2000 yards Pan-Gee suitings with china silk effects, originally 35c, now advertised at 15c.
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India
Woollen Dress Goods sale catalog excerpt
A period notice lists various fabrics and patterns at reduced prices. It highlights 50 pieces of all wool French plaids and stripes at 65 cents, camel’s hair 54 inch fabric and dress patterns, and high class embroidered novelties with former prices noted.
Graduation Dress Styles in Silk and Lace 1920s
Silk crepe de chine and India silks in pink turquoise lavender and red with lace ribbons gloves and other accessories. Cream cashmere camel hair surges albatross and nun veiling fabrics offered at extraordinary values.
Bargain Jacket Sale At Meyer Jonasson Co
A clearing sale by Meyer Jonasson Co offers over 200 jackets and blazers at less than half price. Act quickly to view the selection and take advantage of the savings.
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Meyer, Jonasson & Co
Bargain sale on hose undergarments and carpets
At 15cts a pair ladies and children's fast black ribbed cotton hose. 10cts each for more items. Ladies ribbed vests, better quality than 25c. Silk and Lisle underwear and hosiery deeply discounted. Wilton-Back Velvets now 5c, down from 1.25. Body Brussels fat 1, reduced from 1.35. Tapestry Brussels 65ets a yard from 75 and 8dets, plus a grand cut in Ingrain carpets.
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Brussels
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the Ledger
Tus Lepeer Puswisnixe Co
B. F. Morris
Library
Builine
Liberty Street
Warren CO
Ledger Printing House
Ledger Publishing Co
H" Warren
Penn’a
Safe Penn’a
Convict Barnsley
Cherry Hill
U. S. Treasury
Harrisburg
Vicar
World’s Fair Commission
Cpl
Day Lamont
Daniel
Chicago Mail
Inpianarous Sentinel
McKinley
Democrats IN Council
Court House
A. G. McIntyre
M. W. Bovee, Esq
H. T. Russell
M.D. Whitney
Dr. R. C. Clark
A. H. Simpson
P. J. Swain
J. W. Aley
Harvey Cooper
Elk—W
McMahan
W. T. Simmons
Mead
J. F. Gallagher
Jas. Anderson
F. C. Hamilton
S. A. Gardner
A. Linburg
Conewango
BR. Loucks
Flw. Boughton
Columbus
F. M. Rowe
R C. Clark
Warren Borough
2Nd Precinct
Chas, Dinsmo
J. A. McArthur
Deerfield
R. Gillmore
Amos Kinnear
Brokenstraw
J. ML. McKean
L D. Couney
Pleasant
J. A. Schuler
M. Deitch
L. J. Deible
Eldrei
J. B. Pierce
J. J. Dugan
W. CO. Arthur
Cherry Grove
Raver
Govenor Robert &.Pattison
Commonwealth
Lkin
Keystone
John M. Siegfried
H. Sempson
Yarke
G. P
E Yald
W. R. Dawsod
Jas. Roy
W. D. Riddelsperger
Riddelsperger
Charles W. Wynn
Wynn
Army
Yonkers Gazette
Binghamton Republican
Lowell Courier
Connecticut
Columebus Post
Philadelphia Times
General Butler
Boston
Binghamton
Munsey’s
Samuel Mather
Woman's College of
Western Reserve University
Ely
G. BE. Crandall
P. M
Quonochawntaug
Chamberlain Institute and Female College
Randolph
N.Y
Chautauqua, Lake
Business
J. T. Edwards
Wilton
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