Controversy and a Busy State Scene in 19th Century Press
A Wicken physician questions divine justice over state politics in Pennsylvania while The New York World gains prominence as a bold democratic paper. The issue discusses tariff duties, Judge Foraker’s campaign, and Amos E. Warnes of the Chautauqua Association, with notes on mob violence in Iowa, gubernatorial actions, and printer’s domestic matters. It closes with legal notes on Star Route case and patriotic reflections.
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New York World
Timothy Kelly Hanged for Phoenix Park Murders
Desuis June 9 Timothy Kelly was hanged at Kilmainham jail at 8 am for participation in the Phoenix Park murders. He was the fifth and last convicted killer to die. Crowds gathered outside with no disturbance as his final statements were withheld. The piece recalls the 1882 killings of Cavendish and Burke and lists the other executed or convicted participants.
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Phanix Park
Kelly
Varian
Canon Kennedy
Frederick Cavendish
Mr. Forster
Ireland
Thomas Burke
James Carey
Dublin
Daniel Curley
Joseph Brady
Timothy Kelly
Michael Fagan
Patrick Delancey
Thomas Caffrey
Fitzharris
Curley
Brady
Fagan
Caffrey
Delaney
Fizharris
Pension Office Clerk Condemns Frauds in Widow Pensions
A clerk recalls a rule to assume fraud in pension cases claiming widows receive benefits after remarriage. He cites women allegedly turning marriages into adultery to keep $8 monthly pensions, noting officials require sworn statements denying wife status and bringing children to verify. He estimates thousands of such cases. Periodically the widow must renew a lie to keep funds. Astonishing, indeed.
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United States Pension Office
Warren County Pomona Grange Meeting Set in Lottsville
The Warren county Pomona Grange will meet in Lottsville on June 21 and 22. Preparations are being made to accommodate all who wish to go and a large attendance is expected. It is believed to be the most interesting meeting yet with patrons urged to turn out for a rousing time before haying. DL McElray, Sec’y, Cobham, Pa.
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Warren County
Pomona Grange
Lottsville
DL McElray
Sec'y
Cobham
Exit Dukes Killed by Young James Nutt in Pa
In Assassins, Pa on June 1, Nutt son of late Capt A C Nutt killed Dukes, Dukes’ killer in Uniontown. Nutt, not yet twenty, turned himself in to authorities after firing four shots that killed Dukes near the post office. Dukes had previously faced charges over alleged letters to Miss Lizzie Nutt and a prior hotel incident.
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Assasions
Nutt
Alc. Nutt
Dunes
Uniontown
Dukes
Main Street
Duke
Young Nutt
Lizzie Nutt
A. C. Nutt
Sutt
Death notices from Warren area in June 1883
Notices report the deaths of Magdalena Barbara Siegrist at 72 near Warren on June 11 1883, Maria Leone Foley an infant daughter of Max Foley aged 2 months at Glade Warren Co Pa noted June 183, and Frederick Kirberger who died June 10 1883 at Glade at his mother’s residence aged 25 days months.
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Ted. Siegrist
Warren
Magdalena Barbara Siegrist
Foley
Glade
June Ith
Maria Leone
Max Foley
Kirberger
Frederick Fiber Kirberger
Wall Paper Pricing and Stock at Variety Hall
A home decor note explains a wallpaper calculation method to estimate rolls needed, and promotes a large stock at lower prices. It mentions a 10 by 12 room example, doors and windows deductions, and that Brown’s 20 inch paper varies slightly. Variety Hall Drug and Stationery Store invites customers to compare styles and prices, offers free trimming, and returns unused bolts.
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Variety Hall Drug and Stationery Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
State of
Pennsylvania
Berecuer
Ingersoll
Ohio
Judge Foraker
Foster
United States Senate
Amos E. Warnes
Chautauqua Association
Mayville
Chautauqua County
Connecticut
Stockton
Chautauqua Sunday School Assembly
Atheneum
Barber Brothers
Waverly
Iowa
South
Senate
Pattison
Mnany
Philadelphia Z Times
John Howard Payne
James Nutt
Boullels
Keystone
SOL, Cohn & CO
Proprietors
O'Brien
Handenberger & Cos
ROYAL
Astley
London
Aquarium
Warren, PA
Aventon
Electrc
America
Lea
Western
H Hunter & Son
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