What has become of Senator Mahone Virginia rebel
A May 13 1881 leader column laments Senator Mahone of Virginia and asks if he is dead while criticizing the Senate’s leadership and calling for Lieut Gov Stone to preside. It discusses Garfield Blaines coal ventures and suggests post office corruption tied to Star Routes and windom links. It notes Conkling and Robertson in a chaotic Republican scene amid graft allegations and a looming dissolution of the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Mahone
Virginia
Yur
Harrisburg
Gov. Stone
Senate
Newell
Warren County
Benedict
W. B. Bendict
Hon
Inp. Kinnear
Tyree
Washington
Garfield
New York
Judge Robertson
Robertson
Anfis Conkling
Conkling
Rovertson
Sprague
Shilohs Consumption Cure Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the best cough medicine, claiming it cures cold, croup, and bronchitis with a few doses and guarantees its effectiveness. It promotes prices of 10, 50, and 1, and urges readers to also try Stuleh’s Porous Plaster priced at 75 cents, sold by A. B. Davis.
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Davis
aVdrreu
Shilor
A. J. Davis
Bly’s Orwam Balm CO
Owego
Warren
A. W. Merck & Co
Wells & Noyes
President Garfield and the Nominations Dilemma
The New York Sun argues the president must not withdraw nominations out of pique or malice. It decries Roscoe Conkling’s influence, claims Garfield’s actions show weakness and endanger republican government, and condemns the idea of a third term presidency. It brands Canfield and Conkling as dangerous opponents in a high stakes political battle.
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N.Y. Sun
Brailey Kelly
United States
Gen. Garfield
Wankling
Washington
Roscoe Conkling
Canfield
Garfield
Robertson
Tie
New York
Lug
Jauscoe
Jim
Absurd mail contract paid for empty carriage between St Paul and St Louis
Last year a contract with William F Davidson to carry daily mail by packet from St Paul to St Louis at 68788 per annum began July 1 1880 and ended June 30 1881. The route was discontinued March 31 1881. Despite stoppage, 29980 was paid for three quarters including deductions. An empty pouch was carried daily and letters were delayed four days rather than delivered.
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William F. Davidson
St. Paul
St. Louis
Garfield Letter Allegedly Ties Brady to Post Office Scandal
A dated August 26 1880 letter from James A Garfield to Hubbell discusses Brady aiding in a doubtful canvass and hints at Brady’s possible influence over Post Office Department contributions. The note, claimed to be Garfield’s handwriting, is said to be shown by the Gorham Brady group.
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Menror
Brady
Jd. A. Garfield
Tron
J. A. Hubbell
Washington
Hubbell
Gorham-Brady
Star Service Infamy in Public Mail Rings Debate
Washington dispatches hint at a broader expose on star route contracts and post office graft. The piece links New York Tweed and Canal rings to nationwide schemes, urging public awareness and congressional action to end corrupt practices. Includes medical ad and safe company promotion amid the clipping.
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New York
the Dimes
Washington
United States
New York State
Star Service
Congress
Maynard
Chicago
Denver
Colorad Springs
Pueblo
Eilean
Tillman Palace
Council Blufes
Topeka
Kansas
Fashion notes and hotel plan headline from Warren era
Amber shell combs and lace fashions dominate a Warren column with blends of pale greens pinks and blues. Point Chautauqua Grand Hotel upgrade slated with W Wood as manager aiming to open June 15. Clarendon district reports and Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised among local notices and school honor roll listed with names.
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Ake
Point Chautauqua
H. P. Kinear
W. &. Wood
Wood
Buffalo
Pierce
Point Chautanqua
Edson Brothers Solicitors of Patents in Washington DC
Instructions terms and references may be sent to Edson Brothers Solicitors of Patents Washington DC. they provide the same without charge. The firm is long established and reputed, with extensive experience dating from the late 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson_Brothers, Solicitors of
Patenta
Washington, D. C
Edson Brothers
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Warren Ledger
Blaine
P.O. Department
A. Scott
Philadelphia
Col. Scott
Republican Party
Hayes
Post Ofice
Soltlers
West
Bradey
Repubean
Lexa
Windom
Beck
Postoffice Department
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Keokuk
Senator Windom
N. Y
Crant
Shiloh
Gar- Geld
General Brady
Habbell
Yililoh
Cattarrh Afaledy
Wr. G, Osao0per & Co
Fashion Notes
Our
Jamestown
Clarendon Field
Clarendon
The
Lancer
Bucklen
A. W. Morek & Co
Mehdyi
Vassar College
Burlington
Wm. G. Osaoopby & Co
A. Weiss
John Truby
A.J. Davis
Garland
A. D. Eaton
Luke Burns
Burton Dee White
Georgian White
Adele Quick
Janet Wilson
Aliie Griffin
Mamie Jordan
Maggie Jordan
Grace Hartwell
Ada Beardsley
Alice Haupin
Maud Andrews
Lettie Irwin
Vee Larhburt
Mortie Gurrie
Maggie Mean
Willie Price
Jamie Burns
Lewis Beardsley
Eddie Burns
Guy Irwin
Delos Upton
Roy Upton
Guy Maguire
John Kennedy
Roscoe Hall
Harry G. Richmond
Mossbanks
Eagle Theatre
Broadway
L. G. Noyes
A. A. Davis & Co
America
Geo. Ball & Co
Wm. & Osgoodby, Cincinnattis Safe & Lock Co
Geo
Bali & Co
Orphan's Court
Gard County
Eleck
P. M
James and
Erastus Spencer
Lucius Spencer
Milo P. Osborn
Horace Beals
Abby A. Teddy
B. F. Eddy
Richard Fry
Mary Bassett
M.D. Wickwire
Rebecca Dutton
W. Kiswgan
Register’s Office
Colorado
White
A. S. Johnson
Els Ay Kost
Jtar
D&e
Eray
Conewango
Ice Company
Wien
Oecy
W. Cogswell & Go
Meor
NEW Music Store
C.M. Marston & Co
Fouch & Marston
Sohmer Piano
Alban General
M. Marston
Hazeltine & CO
Variety Hall
NEW Spring Goods
Parmlee & Henry
Pennsylvania
Eid
Groves
Gunr Wen
Warren, Pa
A. A. Davis & GO
Wil Kings
Spinner
Old Exchange
F. W. Miller & CO
Grocers
Andy Provisions
Stoneham
Irvington
North Warren
F. W.dnmiller , Co
Jag
Pan Ee Hee
DR. Mettaur
Eee
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