The Ledger indicates political and social notes in 1886 Warren PA
The Ledger from Warren PA on November 26 1886 discusses Texas election results and a range of federal issues. It cites President Cleveland declining to reinstate a district attorney, reports on Choctaw claims, gas industry growth in Pennsylvania, and tariff debates. It also includes local anecdotes, money estimates, and remarks on Blaine and Edmunds.
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Cleveland
Storie
Pittsburg
Petroleum Ave
Philadelphia
Chartier
Allegheny Eating Company
People’s Gas Company
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Washington
Philadelphia Company
Chartiers Valley Gas Company
Laboring men’s vote and free trade question notes
A reader questions the Laborers’ Party stance and asks the Mail to explain why about seventy thousand laboring men in one city supported free trade for a generation. The letter contends wage declines persist while laborers feel crushed yet still rebuke the broader public.
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Initany
Republican Party
Linatt Dry Goods Offers Bargains in Dress Goods and Velvets
A Warren store proclaims the largest assortment of dress fabrics and black goods with deep discounts. Dress goods at 5, 7, 10, and 12 1/2 cents. 27 inch half wool at 17 cents. 86 inch half wool at 5 cents. 40 inch Brocaded Cashmere 75 cents. 21 inch Black Brocaded Velvets at 1.76. Astrachan jackets 3.75. new markets 3.30 to 25. underwear and hosiery heavily discounted. extensive stock of velvets, plushes, and shawls with prices well below usual.
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Warren
Large stock of fabrics and trims offered in various shades
A local advertisement announces a large stock of ribbons and Corseta fabrics in multiple shades and widths. It lists remnants of American Lodigo Blue and brown muslin bales at various prices from 5c to 8c, with big cotton flannel case and printed dress materials advertised at depreciated values.
Labor and politics clash in a charged denunciation
A fiery screed criticizes the Republican party for labor suppression and immigrant use, condemns corporations and stockholders as oppressive, and urges workers to sever ties with treacherous allies. It also exposes Alderman Fullgraff and Duffy of New York in a bribery case, detailing a planned vote, a $500000 bribe from Broadway Surface Road, and staged divisions to maximize gain.
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Alderman Fullgraff
Duffy
New York
Alderman
Broadway
Indiana Senate Contested Seats Clarify Looming Crisis
The piece traces shifting power in Indiana as Democrats seek to oust Republicans from the lower house while Republicans aim to control the senate, led by Robertson whose lieutenant governorship could block moves. A contested election, potential court rulings, and a fight over certificates surface as Green Smith challenges Robertson, with broader implications for control of Congress and state government.
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Indiana
House
Robertson
Senate
Green Smith
Smith
Supreme Court
Kennedy
Ohio
New Jersey
California
United States
Riddieberger
Congress
Local Undertaking Firm Promises Quick Service and Low Prices
In Warren and vicinity an undertaking business proclaims twenty years of experience and a big stock of funeral furniture. They offer personal attention, guaranteed satisfaction, and prices as low as any rival, with 214 Hickory Street as their 24 hour office. Also notices advertise a North Clarendon bottling works sale and various horse remedies sold by local druggists, plus watch and jewelry repairs.
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Warren
Warren County
Hickory Street
T. W. McNeir
L. G. Noyes
Sen
North Warren Pa
North Warren
Wyman & Davis
Warren County Register of Estates Notice
The following named persons filed final and partial administration accounts in Warren County. The Orphans Court will hear on December sixth at 2 pm for confirmation and allowance. Accounts listed include J E Marsh for John A Marsh deceased, Benjamin Johns for Joseph Parkyn deceased, W T Roberts for Horace W Roberts deceased, Samuel Grosenburg Jr for Samuel Grosenburg Sr deceased, B J Dennis for Sarah C D Ross deceased, J W Phillips C W Wynn and Wm Pier for Calvin Pier deceased, Nora Ryan administratrix for P I Ryan deceased.
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Warren County
Orphans’ Court
Said County
J. E. Marsh
John A. Marsh
Sarah C. D Ross
J W. Phillis
C. W. Wynn
Wm. Pier
Calvin Pier
Nora Ryan
P. I. Ryan
J. Ale Aruba Register Register
Warren
Wm A Wheeler Lurching Toward Death in Opium Grip
A historical newspaper notice portrays former Vice President Wheeler as a ruined man in a New York mansion, slowly dying from an opium habit. It depicts him as a shadow of his former self, once a key figure in Reconstruction, now dependent on brutal medicine and surrounded by rigid guardians.
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Congress
Wm. A Wheeler
New York State
Oigidols
Lears Dagly
Wheeler
Handkerchiefs and Linen Goods Sale Prompted by Guarantee
Announcement offers 100 dozen Ladies Linen Handkerchiefs at half cost to import, plus Turkey Red Table Linen remnants at 48c. It guarantees prices and merchandise, promises no insurance charge, and asserts price competition in Warren county will be met. Samples available by mail.
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Warren County
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the Ledger
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Liberty Streets
Beep Bros. Publishers
Warren, PA
Texas
Rurserworp B. Hares
Tas Supreme Court of the
Quay
Erie
Taunton
Friny
John D.rockafeller
Rockafeller
Erie County
Edmunds
Blaine
Union
Pennsylvania
Tae
U.S
Frank Hiscock
Warner Miller
Levi P. Morton
Morton
Lusbundry
Buarne
Arthur
Chandler
Hayes
Ture Yard
Philadelphia Press
Wilson
Iowa
Pree
Republican National Platform
Democratic Party
John Jarrett
Sam Randall
Democrat
Linatt
Sarah Sik
Saxony
C.H. Hunter & Son
Republican Theatre
Commonwealth
Doodle Alderman
McQuade
Washineton
Navy
Whitney
North Clarendon
Bar Inn
C. C. Camprett
Watt
Hood
Alfred Cunningham
Fallon Avenue
Providence
R. L
Tood
Worcester
Mass
C. J. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
NASA
Acker
LG Noyes Warren Pa
Warren and
Sheffield
Court of Common
George P. Miller
Peter Holmes
Martin Nelson
Otto Marker
C. P. Anderson
Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church
God
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Augustana Synod
John Munson
John PF. Gustafson
Otto Sagerquist
P. A. Ryberg
Gus Johnson
Evangelical
Wm. A.irvine
Irvine
Beppe
D. I. Newson
Warren, Warren Co
Dr Pierce
Irvine Farm
Pleasant Township
Hickmah
Carl Pudenz
Maintreet
North
Clarendon
Korman Black
J. K. Ronne
Liberty Street
Lot
Warren, Ff
Handkerchiers
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