Johnstown relief debate and Pennsylvania politics
Philadelphia readers witness a flood of commentary on the Johnstown disaster, Beaver and Hastings, and the Kelly relief plan. Reports note wage disputes amid debris clearing, Governor Beaver’s estimate of 5,000 dead, and proposed costs up to 1.5 million or more, with bond security from responsible men. The piece surveys state politics, electoral reform talk, and contrasting state constitutional provisions in South Dakota.
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General Hastings
Beaver
Robert Pattison
Johnstown Relief Commission
Hastings
Pattison
Grover Cleveland
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Executive Chamber
Conemaugh Valley
Why Beaver and Quay Will So Vote
A Philadelphia Telegraph letter argues Beaver and Senator Quay will vote for prohibition not from belief but coercion. J. D. Hancock defends free liberty, cites Jefferson and Mill, and opposes bans as unenforceable and harmful to property. He urges voters to weigh honesty, enforcement, and economic impact before June.
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Beaver
Quay
General Beaver
Senator Quay
Philadelphia Telegraph
Thomas Jefferson
John Stuart Mill
Herbert Spencer
Democratic Party
Surte
Pennsylvania
Jas. D. Hancoax
Foul conspiracy ends with six witnesses bound over
Cassina M Spink of Tiona was deemed insane by a three man commission and sent to Warren. A second commission of six was set for Saturday after Mrs Spink testified she endured brutal abuse from her husband who plotted to provoke insanity. The husband and his brother were bound over to court on conspiracy charges with $1,000 bonds.
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Cassina M. Spink
St Tiona
Tiona
Spink
Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities to Atlantic City Open Season
The Pennsylvania Railroad shows enhanced facilities to Atlantic City with upgraded West Jersey and Camden and Atlantic tracks, new track tanks, and stronger equipment. Market street Philadelphia remains the central sea shore station with ferry and Vine street connections. Atlantic City landing places travelers at Sea View hotel with easy city access by new electric railway. The improved network promises stronger travel appeal.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Atlantic City
West Jersey
Camden
Atlantic
Camden and
Market Street
Philadelphia
Central Seashore
Broad Street
Vine Street
Vine and Shackamaxon Streets
Sea View Hotel
Elegant line of Boys' Suits at bottom prices
Classic clothing ad notes a full range of Boys' Suitings at low prices and a large assortment of Star Shirt Waist. Targeted at value seekers, the copy emphasizes breadth of goods and affordable options for youngsters.
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Pennsylvania
Jamison's Concert Co to Perform in Warren
Warren music lovers will hear Jamison's Concert Company perform Thursday evening June 20 at Library Hall. The twelve piece ensemble features leading soprano Mass Inez Mccusker, who was encored five times in Bradford last week. The orchestra and male solos receive high praise wherever they appear, and Warren is expected to give a large, warm reception. Prices as usual.
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Warren
Library Hall
Jamison
Mass Inez Mccusker
Bradford
Nationwide Fourth of July Sing Planned in 1860s Vision
A project aims to assemble 63 million Americans able to sing at a fixed hour on Independence Day. The plan envisions President Harrison visiting Philadelphia to signal the nationwide flash of news, triggering synchronized singing across the country.
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United States
Harrison
Philadelphia
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Cure for All Stages
The Ledger notes Catarrh is curable by Hall's Catarrh Cure, a constitutional treatment taken internally to affect blood and mucus surfaces. Proprietors offer one hundred dollars for a failed case and invite testimonials, with distribution through druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. R
Jarvis Bargains in Household Linens and Decor
Special table linens at 49c (regular 75c) and linen towels cut to 12 and 20c. India Linen and Cartoons for curtains offer handsome options at 25c 86 inches wide. 54 inch raw silk for furniture and curtains 50c down from 90c. Lace curtains 69c per pair. Colors lot 75c, usually $1 per pair. other grades from $1 to $10. Rubber mats $1.75, bed spreads quilts and covers also advertised.
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India
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