Labor and tariff politics dominate Ledger review of 1886 outcomes
The Ledger reports on congressional races in Ohio Kentucky and New York, noting Democratic gains and the impact of tariff and reform debates. It highlights John Jarrett as a Tin Plate monopoly ally, the rise of labor movement ideas led by Henry George, and calls for tariff reform to aid workers. The piece argues the 1886 elections show labor influence growing and threatens to reshape party dynamics.
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Labor Party
Henry George
Land of the Living
United Labor Organizations of
New York
George
Buffalo News
Knights of Labor
Chicago
Wilwaukee
Powderly
East
West
Grand Late Fall Dress Goods Sale Tightens Prices
Never before has any house in this vicinity shown such an assortment of goods and guaranteed prices. Dress goods include 5 8 and 16c rates, 7 10 and 12 4 c values, half wool lines at 12 4 15 17 and 25c with higher equivalents, 36 inch half wool at 25c and 40c value, 86 inch wool and silk stripes at 50c, 27 inch all wool Tricots at 35c, 54 inch all wool Tricots and Flannels in 50 plus colors, 54 inch Name Spuns at 85c, box robes and combination stripes among city’s best.
Bargain Black Goods in Great Bargain Department
We offer 6 inch all wool Cashmere at 45c, 40 inch all wool Cashmere at 68c, 46 inch all wool Cashmere at $1, 40 inch Brocaded Cashmere at 75c, and 40 inch Serge at 85c. Also display Sebastopools Carlotta Cloths Serges Priestlys and Silk Warp Goods in fancy Black Goods.
The Next Senate and Local Campaign Echoes
The piece analyzes party balance after the election with 87 Republicans and 37 Democrats, noting Van Wyck and Riddleberger as power brokers. It covers Erie Warren county campaign puzzlement, Dinsmoor’s leadership, and predicted gains versus actual results, plus remarks on Morrison bill opposition.
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Senate
United States Senate
House
Riddleberger
van Wyck
Nebraska
Messrs
Hiddleberger
Silk and Velvet Bargains in Black Fabrics on Sale
We offer early silk satin marveilleux at 1.25, black Sarah Silk at 1.00, black Gros Grain Silk 1.12, stripe plushes 1.35, stripe velvets 2.00, corduroys 0.70, 21 inch black brocaded velvets 1.75, and a large stock of velvets at unprecedented prices. Many colors in plain silk velvets and pinshes at bottom rates for good goods.
New-Markets Garments Offer Large Selection and Bargains
Over 200 garments displayed with low prices from New-Markets 3.50 to 24 and Short Wraps 10 to 40. Astrachan Jacket priced at 83.75, Plush Sack offered, and childrens and misses garments in modern styles. Broad savings on cloaks shawls underwear and hosiery from a closed out stock of gents and ladies items.
Tariff reform debates in 1888 election era spurred by Morrison Scott clash
The letter discusses tariff reform urgency and party obstruction before the 1888 election, citing Rep. William L. Scott's vote for Morrison’s bill and his subsequent reelection in a Republican district, while also noting Joan Jarrett’s anti Morrison influence in Pennsylvania, and rousing views on protectionism. It then shifts to a biographical sketch of Ferdinand de Lesseps detailing his career from Lisbon attaché to Suez Canal project, highlighting his later Panama venture and enduring energy at an advanced age.
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Honer
Scott
Warren County
Farmington
John Jarrett
Scott Maven
Tanner
Pennsylvania
Randall
Messrs
Swope
Storm
Marsh
Buckalew
Randall Kite
Boyle
Curtin
Sowden
Ermentrout
Lynch
Dem
Mr. Scranton
Rep
Hall
Fleeger
Blaine
William L. Scott
Buffalo News
Barcelona
Madrid
Louis Philippe
Paris
Reublican
Frace
Rome
Mazzini
Suez Canal
Compagnie Internationale
Napoleon III
Panama
de Lesseps
A Toan
Ratio Winter Dry Goods Sale Bargains Announced
Ratio Dry Goods announces deep discounts on Lady merino hose at 25c and 40c value, all wool hose at 35c, cashmere fall hose at 50c, medica ted Saxony vest and pants at 2, red Saxony suits at 2.50, all wool red twisted at 20c, and white flannel at 9c amid a limited stock sale.
Lace Curtains and Shawls at Warren Market
An old market notice lists lace curtains at 123 to 1 per yard and by the pair from 1 up, plus 500 shawls for ladies and children. A heavy all wool shawl sells at 2.60, a good shawl at 1.25, with larger beauties at 6, normally 8.
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Warren
Trimmings and Ribbons At Low Prices In Stock
Beaded trimmings in black and many shades offered at 5 to 12 cents per yard below usual retail. Large stock of buttons available in nearly all shapes and colors.
Ribbons and Corsets at Bargain Prices
Large stock arrival offers ribbons in many shades and ten corset makes for selection. Includes cases of Indigo Bilne remnants for 7 cents, solid colors prints for 44 cents, Best Dress Prints priced at 5 cents, Brown Muslin bales from 4 to 8 cents, and Cotton Flannel cases ranging 6 to 12.3 cents per unit.
Handkerchiefs Sale Offer in Warren County Ad
Vendors announce sale of 100 dozen Ladies Linen Handkerchiefs below import cost with examples of 60 inch Turkey Red Tabla Linen at 43¢ per unit. Guarantee of quality and insurance policy free. claim lower prices exist only to prove ours are superior. samples available by mail.
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Warren County
Charity and Sisters Unite in Alms to All
By Fannie Irvine, Christian Charity proclaims a small faith based aid society. The speaker vows acts of temporal aid through faith hope and love, sending gifts to the poor with friendly grace. They seek to enter every heart, dispense trust, and be united forever in humane deeds.
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Fannie Irvine
Christian Charity
Christ
Heaven
New Illuminated and Embossed Card Designs Released
O H Hunter and Sons present complete line samples for illuminated and embossed cards for secret societies firemen railroading clubs G A R societies and military men with many designs and a guarantee of unmatched handsomeness and price. Jackson and Bros offer shirts at record low prices while L G Noyes cures prickle itch and crutch ailments in thirty minutes with Woolford lotion.
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Jackson & Bros
Main Street
North Cha Endon
Woolford
L. G. Noyes
Waren
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