President and Mrs Cleveland Attend Presbyterian Centennial
At Paipawprelipia May 2 the centennial gathering of the Presbyterian General Assembly opened with a reception at the Overbrook home of Mr and Mrs Wistar Morris for the president and Mrs Cleveland and delegates from the Northern and Southern assemblies. Cleveland spoke on his lifelong bond to the church and urged unity, followed by benediction by Rev C L Thompson. The party then traveled to Philadelphia for an evening reception at the Academy of Music hosted by Presbyterians of the city.
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Presbyterian General
Overbrook
Wistar Morris
Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Charles Wood
Germantown
Southern Assembly
Baltimore
Morris
Dr. Bullock
United States Senate
Winky
Uwe General Assemblies
North
C. L. Thompson
Kansas City
Northern Assembly
Philadelphia
Academy of Fhe Arts
Open Debate Hopes Deepen On Fisheries Treaty
In Washington a short Senate session discussed opening the fisheries treaty debate. Democrats hope to force a quorum to open doors, while Republicans aim to carry the move. Also: Princeton prepares for a big day as the Presbyterian general assembly and Yale Princeton baseball clash attract crowds. Cleveland to be hosted in capital. Mexican Central Railroad votes to increase capital to cover repurchased stock.
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Washington
Princeton
Presbyterian General Assembly
Yale Princeton
Cleveland
McKosh
Magrand
Democratic State Convention Nominates Delegates at Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Democratic convention met in Harrisburg May 24 and adjourned after routine business. Delegates from Allegheny and Philadelphia contested seats, with Scott supporters prevailing. The platform urged tariff reform, abolition of taxes on raw materials, and protection of labor, aligning with President Cleveland. Delegates to the St Louis national convention were chosen, with R M Speer and A H Keating elected electors at large and McCallum nominated for supreme judge. The convention adjourned after authorizing the state committee to name an auditor general candidate to replace the late Col Norris.
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Harrisburg
St. Louis
Harrissree
Capitol Building
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Dallas Sanders
Cleveland
Congress
United States
Pennsylvania
Ig Lereby
Tits United
R. M. Speer
Huntington
A. &. Keating
Pittsburg
Gene Cassidy
William L. Scott
William Mutchler
Charles E. Boyle
John J. Bailey
A. Brues Petriken
J. Jrewster McCallum
Susquehanna
Petriken
Bailey
McCallum
State Committee
Col. Norris
Murder suicide tragedy in Cleveland husband shoots wife daughter then himself
William J McFarland a Standard Oil laborer residing at 1450 Forest street shot his wife and 3 year old daughter then tried death by his own hand. A neighbor reports he faced domestic tensions over plans to return to Ireland. All three were mortally wounded and hospital hosts no hope for recovery.
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William McFarland
Clevelanay N
William J. McFarland
Standard On Company
Forest Street
Ireland
McFarand
Hquor
McFarland
MecFarland
North Carolina Republicans nominate leaders at Raleigh convention
At the Republican state convention in Raleigh James B. Boyd was elected permanent chairman amid attacks on President Cleveland and calls to repeal the internal revenue act. Oliver H. Dockery was nominated for governor and J. C. Pritchard for lieutenant governor amid great cheering.
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Cleveland
Raleigh
N.C
James B. Boyd
Blaine
Oliver H. Dockery
Richmond County
Leutenant
J. C. Pritchard
Madison
For Rent and Services in Tarentum and Warren
For Rent storeroom and cellar 20 by 75 in Tarentum near the west Penn railroad with plate glass frontage and modern improvements. Also ads for trusses and tools offered by Jonsson and Siegfrield and a portrait studio by Bairstow. Dr Burrerrrecy advertises medical diagnosis and radical cure prospects. Hotel de Ville, Warren, offers cheap dinners and oysters under A Gurris.
Merck Drug Store Promises Best Drugs and Service
An advertisement extols the Merck Drug Store as the best of its kind in the region with pure medicines, complete stock, affordable prices, and advanced standard remedies. It highlights ice cream drinks, cigars, and a physician on call at the Carver House, urging patrons to visit for drugs, fancy goods, or perfumery. It also notes robust local and country trade.
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Merck Drug Store
Merek Deng
J. B. Mullen
Carver House
Warren
Hener
Hibbard
Perean
Cudren & Weaver
Roous
Warren, Paiven
New York Letter on Stephen Whitney the Liquor Pioneer
Special correspondence recalls Stephen Whitney once rivaling John Jacob Astor as America’s second wealthiest man. It chronicles his early grocery trade, secret mixing of neutral spirits with imported liquors, and the wealth amassed before rivals learned the method. Whitney’s wealth, residence near Bowling Green, and notable associates are noted, plus a commentary on modern contraband liquors and high internal taxes.
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Stephen Whitney
John Jacob Astor
America
New York
Whitney
Front Street
Cuenties
Joan Bull
Whivers
Lahey
Ris
Mio Astor
Whitney En Adivaning
Fly Sa Tha Woot
New Tod
Bed
Park Place
Duane
Bond
Whale
Upper Broadway
Barclay
Church Streets
Ronan Catholics
J. Philllys Phenix
Mr. Whitney
Lucy
Phoenix
Groveres
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Presbyterian Assembly
AD Sncre
Boston
Mexican Central Railroad Company
Aviara
Jxabies
Et Sag
North Carolina
Republicans
Boulanger
Paris
MM. Clemenceau
Joffrin
Rane
Thibet. Loy
Gratong
Thibet
Loree
McChammy
Ratellia
Third Congressional District
Goldsboro
Charles A McCammy
Mr. Cleveland
Tarentum
Tauren
Puttsbore
West Penta
Addr AM. Oppenheimer
Pitsbirg. Pa
Jonsson & Siegfrlied
Wists
Bairstow
EB. F. Burrerrrecy
Syracuse
N.Y
Jonsson & Stes Reign
Tf Warren
Hotel A de Ville
Tenry
A. Gurris
NEW York Letter
Europe
Germany
la Tve United
Fia
Ack Yays
Paine
Howell
Wells, Richardson eSco
Prop's
Burlington, VT
Dgbadifes
Nelson Greenline
Exchange Block
Exchange Hotel
W. H. Pickett & CO
Pancer Orto HH
al Jamieson & Co
Deaters
Beevy and Shell Hartware
Sherman
Dewelt
Gale
American Saw Co
Warren, Pa
Jan
Peter Greenland’s
Water Street
Episcopal Church
Arlor
High Street
Hazel and
Laure
Gottom
DALRE
Vermont Farm Machine CD
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