Taggart Proposed as Democratic Auditor General Candidate
A Democratic slate in the upcoming election backs Major Robert Taggart of this county for auditor general. Taggart, known in Pittsburg and across Venango Forest Erie and Warren, is described as qualified, popular, and faithful to his party and duties. The letter urges he be nominated and elected, claiming no better candidate exists in the district or state.
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Robert Taggart
Tidioute
Major Taggart
Pittsburg
Venango
Forest
Erie
Warren
Folger
Garfield
Republican State Committee
Mer
York Sun
McCracken Plan Critics Call It Unfair Gop Map
The Patriot editorial condemns the McCracken proposed apportionment plan as shamelessly biased, yielding 19 GOP seats from 442000 Republican votes versus 7 for Democrats from 405000 votes. It accuses the bill of partisan injustice and notes Republicans and independents recoil.
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State Senate
McCracken Committee
Garfield
Hancock
Bayne
New York Politics and Conkling Speech Stir National Attention
The New York GOP faces factional strife between Stalwarts and Half Breeds after a weak governor race showing. Folger’s loss signals deep divisions amid talk of reorganization. Roscoe Conkling’s Saturday Night Club speech draws national notice, suggesting Democrats nearing power.
Editorial notes on Russia chaos and U S politics
The piece discusses czarist anxieties with a coronation planned for the 23d, threats of upheaval afterward, and Washington reports that Samuel J. Randall may become speaker in December. It notes pension anecdotes, Gov. Cleveland’s perceived independence, and a New York club dinner remark by Roscoe Conkling about the third term. It ends with a Paris murder case and a bizarre tale of a man who believed he was beheaded.
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Washington
Samuel J. Randall
House of Representatives
Portland
Ed Ingersoll
Roscozk Coxxiiie
New York
Grant
Tie
Republican Party
Charenton
Paris
Rousset
Seine Assizes
M. Demoury
Planchat
Presee
Bicetrie
Palais de Justice
Charley Wolfe's Conversion and Independent Faction Fight
The independents reject Wolfe's bid via the 10th of May Convention, exposing leaders who override popular will. Pattison is seen as a weapon used against machine control, not a factor in the movement's core goals. The Independents seek honest administration from Pattison, not alliance.
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Mr. Wolfe
Beaver
Rawle
Pattison
Mr. Stewart
Professional Lazy Man and High License Tales
A nostalgic essay contrasts the professional lazy man with a fidgety type, praising idleness while warning against bustle. It then shifts to municipal finance noting Des Moines saloon fees at 1,000 and Elgin Illinois raising licenses to 500, reducing saloons and funding police and streets. Queen Victoria and Anglo American ties via gum are cheekily mentioned.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Elgin
Cobitam and Vicinity Notes and Local Updates
Cobitam and Vicinity reports little warm weather as commissioners finally approve Russell Hill road. Francis Lodge No. 603 IOOF installs officers for the quarter. Cobham School opens April 30 with Emma McKean as teacher. Russell's two year old daughter dies of diphtheria May 2. Plank Road school opens May 7 with NE McCain teaching. Snake Head Ferry operated by Pat Griffin remains active amid wet conditions. Now is the time for young ladies to cross.
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Russell Hill
WC. T
A. Gillis
W.V. T
Rosa Con
Lina Myers
W. FP
J. W.T
A. Phil
W. C
John Miller
W.M. Wm. Miller
W. Seeley
Eddie McCain
Tena Dey
W. D. ML
Hannahy
W. Ros
Henry Kaltenback
W. L
Laura Montgomery
Cobham
Emma McKean
Con. Russell
Plank Road School
N. E. McCain
Snake Head
Pat. Griffin
Biennial sessions bill passes in Connecticut legislature
A compilation of brief notes on varied topics mentions Connecticut enacting biennial sessions, brisk idol trade in Birmingham, and a shipment of glass gods to Burmah. It cites remarks on indispensability, rail shop moves, land donations, tanning practices in Chicago, and social quips about fashion and Florida dudes.
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Connecticut
Birmingham
England
Burmah
Altoona Tribune
Tribune
Influence of Soil on Health and Epidemics
The article links soil to health, asserting malarial fevers and other diseases originate from the earth. It cites Peruna and Manalin as aiding convalescence, with Corry Pa. resident John E. Courtney praising recovery. A San Francisco paper notes lingering winter in California despite spring blooms elsewhere.
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John E. Courtney
Corry
Peruna
Manalin
California
San Francisco
New York
New Hampshire
Canada
Los Angles
San Diego
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Lepgan
Mehling
the Ledger Steam Printing House
the Ledger
Warren Paas
Jledger
Auditor General
McCracken
Politics
Roscoe Conkling
Conkling
Russia
Cleveland
Gov
Charley Wolfe
Ume
Queen Victoria
Tris
America
Cobitam and Vicinity
The
Ledger
Chicago Weis
Churwa
Jacksonville
Florida
Brooklyn Hagle
Pacar
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
Ludlow House
M. Silk
Proprietor
J. H. Mircuett & Co
Warren, PA
C. Esler
Arren County
Paniéyl
TIN
Keystone Block
Warren, Penna
SOL. Cohn & CO
Mens’ Clothing Department
Boys’ and Children’s Department
HAT and Cap Department
Mens’ Furnishing Goods Department
Keystoian
Oil Exchange
Chot
SOL Cohn & CO
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