Honest Men in Power Replaces Republican Rule
A editorial proclaims the Democratic rise under Cleveland. It condemns years of Republican misrule and calls for Civil Service reform, urging honest leadership, moral support from citizens, and a return to prosperity and national standing in 1888. Strong entities include Cleveland and Civil Service reform.
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Jefferson
United States
Republican Party
Cleveland
Washington
Democratic Party
America
Cleveland's Policy Aimed After Inaugural Ceremonies
A Washington dispatch reports that confidants of President Cleveland say he plans to outline policy shortly after the tumult subsides and the inaugural ceremonies are concluded. The note suggests a shift to decisive action once the immediate disturbance eases.
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Washington
Cleveland
Cleveland to widen circle for counsel in administration
President elect plans a broader consultative circle beyond the inner group to shape his administration. He aims to start with a strong machinery and move cautiously, meeting leaders from different sections and interests. He will not purge officials wholesale and will pattern his routine after Albany procedures. He seeks support from Congress and expects to keep cabinet subservience to his wishes while maintaining friends across states. Many visitors travel to Albany to discuss plans, becoming quiet instruments to implement his aims away from spoilsman pressure.
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Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Albany
Congress
House of Representatives
Northern folks learn from New Orleans visit
A regional reflection contrasts northern haste with southern leisure shown by New Orleans life and Mardi Gras. The piece cites Mr. Cowan's Sight Seeing, noting the South keeps pace with the North in public exhibitions while avoiding excessive strain. It highlights Carnival scenes, crowds, and citywide participation amid a festive mood.
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New Orleans
South
Mr. Cowan
Cowan
Scott
Rex
Paner
Canal Street
Warren
King Rex Celebrations Spur Advertisers and Local Notes
The piece notes costly parades for King Rex and a two day festival with night events, urging the value of advertising. It mentions Warren County Directory orders from Hamburg, Germany, and a timely dog and sheep debate by the Warren County Agricultural Association. It cites Church of England fasting days and embering history, plus calls for funds for the disenfranchised. It also reports Pennsylvania Legislature activity with bills on officer pay and tax support for schools and roads.
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King Rex
Warren County Directory Company
Germany
Martin Meyer
Hamburg
Warren County Agricultural Association
Ohe
Pennsylvania
Gates
Venango County
Berry
Forest County
Objections to a temperance lecture by Will J. McConnell
A Warren reader protests Mr Murphy Jr and the late temperance meeting coverage praising McConnell. The letter argues Editor Morris exposed McConnell as fraud and drinker, while supporters protected him. The writer notes public indignation in Warren, the Lepper paper’s influence, and questions whether Murphy’s elder or son affected the outcome. The piece ends with a recounting parable about conversion.
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Will J. McDonnell
Leepeer
Iin Warren
Warren
Lepesr
Murphy Jr
Will J. McConnell
Tua Lepert
Morris
McConnell
Mr. Morris
Murphy
Taz Lepeer
Temperance Party
Tne Lepest
Temperance
LepGer
Viditor
Goa
Temperance clash over McConnell and Murphy speech
A discussion in Troy centers on temperance, criticizing McConnell as a heavy drinker and labeling the younger Murphy a unsuitable lecturer. The dispute reflects local opinions about sobriety and advocacy standards.
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McConnell
Murphy
Troy
Scattered praise for William L. Scott in Pennsylvanian interview
In an Erie based interview George Alfred Townsend lauds Congressman William L. Scott as the brightest man in the nation and a likely future presidential candidate. The piece details Scott’s background from virginia boy to Erie coal business, his wealth reportedly near 20 million, and his reputation for common sense and business acumen.
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Gatil
George Alfred Townsend
Gath
William L. Scott
United States
Congress
Trie
Reed
Erie
Frank Tracy
Reeds
Scott
Mackey
Franklin
Europe
Townsend
Philadelphia
New York
Vanderbilt
New York Central Railroad
Mr. Scott
Northwestern Railroad
West Shore Railroad
Lepner office moved to Struthers post office basement
The Warren Lepner office has been moved to the basement of the Struthers post office and opera house building. The paper is soon to be enlarged. The new editor is giving subscribers something to think and talk about.
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Titusville Herald
Warren Lepner
Struthers
Opera House
Chappel Meeting in Glade Planned Next Tuesday
A meeting will be held at the school house in Glade on Tuesday evening to organize a chappel building. All interested are urged to attend. Mr. Willard White will address the gathering. Written for Tas Leoser.
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Glade
Willard White
The Coining of Silver Impudent Republican Rings
Albany February 27 1885 President Cleveland replies to silver coinage advocates urging steady policy. He warns that continued silver coinage endangers gold reserves and public finances. He favors suspending silver coinage to preserve gold and avoid economic disruption. A Philadelphia Inquirer warning notes the House vote against suspending silver coinage as a test of Cleveland’s resolve.
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Albany
Cleveland
Congress
AL F. Warner
Gestlemen
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives
New York Clearing House
Treasury
Two Metals Parting Company
Philadelphia
Cleveand
Jackson
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MR. Murphy
Tas Leoser
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