Harrison term stance and scandal mix in 1889 letters
In editorials and letters from Erie and Philadelphia, readers discuss Harrison’s stance on the arcan term and a proposed prohibition amendment. Mentioned are J. Ross Thompson predicting a 40 000 vote swing, a California divorce report involving Mrs Langtry, and Warren resident A D Woops opposing prohibition on liberty grounds. References include Ezra B Chase and Maxwell Al Cuslin, plus labor debates, tariffs, and labor leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Woops
Warren
John Milton
John Stuart Mill
Philadelphia
Fittsburg
Philadelphia Record
Tims
FWO CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND MENTS
The legislature has fairly passed a bill for a June 18 special election on prohibition and to abolish the poll tax. The Ledger carries the amendments for careful reading. Prohibition dominates the campaign as rail and mine interests may influence outcomes, with strong opposition from business and sentiment. The Lamplighter coupon promotes Alden’s Literature Revolution edition, printing a new sale offer and praising The Lamplighter as widely circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faily
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Record
Ballot Reform Debate Prompts Australia System Support
Harrisburg weighs the Australian ballot reform as advocates urge a free ballot and fair count. Proponents argue the change would curb corruption, equalize chances for capable candidates, and demand modest costs to uphold honest administration. Opponents fear higher expenses and political risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Taxing Foreigners or The Labor Tax Question
A historical letter discusses a proposed 15 cent per day tax on foreign born laborers paid by employers. It questions the bill’s loophole for those who have declared intent to naturalize, compares to an eight hour law, and argues taxation as protection should also apply to laborers. The piece contends enforcement issues and moral implications of taxing foreign labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
United States
Gen. Harrison
Blaine
Plats
The Sale of Cider Debate in The Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record unfairly opposes the prohibition amendment arguing cider producers would quit cider if the amendment passes. The piece notes cider classification under current law and cites Judge Agnew’s ruling distinguishing sweet from hard cider and urging consistency in enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Agnew
Book offer and Soldiers Orphans Schools notice in one excerpt
A long notice discusses a Christian tonned offer with advance payment and mail delivery terms plus a call to subscribe by showing the notice. It also reports a legislative joint committee proposal to care for Soldiers Orphans in 1890 and close the schools at sixteen, condemning a syndicate for mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden
Grand Army of the Republic
Commonwealth
A Terrible Misfortune and a Call for Stomach Bitters
A period piece ad extols Hosteller s stomach Bitters as a remedy for ailing energies and nerves. It claims to restore strength, aid digestion, and improve blood quality, and asserts effectiveness against dyspepsia malaria rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble constipation and biliousness.
Adelphia Kitchen invites family dinner at 4 PM Sundays
G B Williams advertises Adelphia Kitchen in Diamond Block Warren Pa offering a good family dinner at 4 PM Sundays with twelve and sixpence per plate. Nearby merchant Jacob Keller, tailor, keeps a large force of tailors and boasts a reputation as a top cutter with stylish goods at moderate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lassure
G.B. Williams
Adephia Kitchen
Diamond Block
Warren. Pa
Jacob Keller
Keller
Dr Clark Offers Positive Diagnosis Services in Warren County
Byron Clark, a physician, advertises exclusive use of positive diagnosis for certain cases. He claims vast experience and unlimited practice, inviting patients in Warren County to consult free of charge at several local towns including Warren, Revere House, Sheferd, Clarendon, Corydon, and Kinzgun with dates from March 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Warren County
Warren
Revere House
Alea
Shefherd
Clarendon
Corydon
Kinzgun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reed Bhos
Prop
Wabeen, PA
J. Ross Thompson
Erie
Senate
Ezra B. Chase
Susquehanna County
Maxwell AlCuslin
Greene County
Bigler
Fall River
Mass
Litchman
Knights of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Quay
Cameron
William Martin
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Ben F. Jones
Andrew Carnegia
Carrol D. Wright
Bureau of Massachusetts
Arthur
Cleveland
Lituhman
Wendelboo's
Florida
Johnson & Siegfried Cash Grocery
Ofice
Alden Sella
Eve
John B. Alden
South Th Street
Portage
Woolford
LG. Noyes
Brary Hall
Loude Acen
Maude Banks
W A. Whites
Chas. E Cook
Bulwer Lytton
O Lyons
Miss Hanks
Pauline
Byron Clark, A. M
Coopricu
Fehlman
Siegfried
AKD
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren, Penna
Hamburg
Water Street
David Shear
Warren, Pennsylvania
Niagara
Berlin
Alec Fall
Bour
C.&e. Bartsch
Diamon Black Warren
Kopf & Henry
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