A Revolution in Washington Politics Quietly Unfolds
A vivid column argues Washington has shed central control, becoming a neutral clearing house for thirty eight states. It cites dissolving state Republican associations, civil service reforms, and a shift from wire pulling to public service as Grover Cleveland's era begins. It notes clerks work at home while politics recedes from daily federal life.
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Washington
United States
Republic
Virginia
Ohio
New York
Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Manning
Whitney
Grover Close
G.o. P
Michigsen Association
Indiana
Vermont
Minbers
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Civil Service
Central Republican Association
Republican Party
Charles Lyman
Treasury
Civil Servce Commission
Warren to get improved drinking water by fall
Arrangements are under way to furnish Warren residents a better drinking and cooking water. A dam on the Lauffer farm above Morrison Run will feed a ten inch main crossing the river near Glade Raw bridge with a hydrant at Rogers mill for fire protection. Pressure about 80 psi, four miles from Warren, with emergency use of the existing pipe. Morrison Run water praised as excellent and an improved system is urged to proceed without delay.
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Warren
Water Company
Lauffer
Morisons Run
Glade Raw Bridge
Rogers Mill
Morrison Run
Mozart Club Forms To Promote Warren Music Talent
A new local music group named the Mozart Club has formed to develop Warren’s musical talent. E B Frew elected president, J K Simpson secretary treasurer, Prof. Arnold Lohse musical director. About twenty five members listed. A vocal department will organize next week for War ren talent. Weekly rehearsals at Fri day’s grocery store. Planned grand promenade concert in Library Hall this month. Concerts every fortnight in winter at low prices. Working orchestra ready for engagements and rentals.
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Mozart Club
E. B. Frew
J. K. Simpson
Arnold Lohse
H. Noyes
Mark Jamieson
E. E. Linn
E. Davies
R. T. Tunstall
OQ Nierker
Henry True
Geo. E. Davies
Goehman
F H. Wyman
C. Morchenroth
Adam Lohnes
Frank Barnhart
D. A. Barnes
Jules Morrison
Chas Stricker
James Hazeltine
Frank Cole
Wartren
Warren
Lohse
Library Hall
Relief Association seeks winter clothing from citizens
The ladies of the Relief Association urge benevolent citizens to send word with a list of articles if convenient to Mrs. RE. P. King, president. Mrs. G. OO. Cornelius, treasurer. Mrs. J. M. Daviss, secretary, as winter approaches.
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Relief Association
RE. P. King
G. OO. Cornelius
J. M. Daviss
Farmer's Views on Fair Prizes and Local Politics
A Warren reader laments a second prize for his steers at the county fair, accuses rival Beatty of influence, and vows to sharpen efforts next year. He praises George Orr for fairness, recounts travel costs, and urges voting for Orr. also notes Warren improvements and local temperance conference highlights with Frances Willard closing remarks.
Great Temperance Meeting Centennial Conference in Philadelphia
The centennial temperance conference convened in Philadelphia on September 23 with leaders and speakers detailing reform aims and public moral concerns. Organizers highlighted historical progress and future advocacy for prohibition and social welfare.
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Philadelphia
Serious Wrestle Tragedy After Garland Fight
Emmett Griffin of Torpedo died Thursday after a Friday wrestling bout with Hathaway at Garland. Griffin, after a dispute over being refused a drink, wrestled Hathaway in the Hathaway barn. He was thrown three times and died later with a stomach perforation and ulceration revealed by postmortem. Officials note long-standing intestinal trouble. Griffin was ordinarily quiet and industrious.
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Garland
Emmett Griffin
Torpedo
Corry
Hathaway House
W. L Hathaway
Mr. Hathaway
Mr. H
Griffin
Hathaway
Drs. Jacobs
Youngsville
Cowden
Mr. Griffin
Arch Collapse Injures Dozens At City Building
At the Municipal building a third story arch gave way, crashing down brick and scaffolding. Over twenty workers were injured, with William Messing reportedly mortally hurt, and Fred Held and Thomas Klein badly injured. Several others suffered minor injuries as dust settled.
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Psa
William Messing
Fred Held
Thomas Klein
Court Business. Cases disposed at present session
Chauncy Marblie vs First National Bank Corry verdict for plaintiff. Chas Dinsmoor adm'r vg A L Philins Defcendert confessed judgment for 16842. Matilda Stark vs Byron Morison ad mr Defendent confessed judgment for 650. Christine Dakland vs Erick Youngqvist verdict for plaintiff of 27. C Love vs Jacob Davis verdict for plain. Thompson vs Tidioule Savings Verdict of 300 for plaintiff. Union Of Company vs G H Dimick verdict for plaintiff of 2443.37. Christine Swanson vs AP Swanson. J Conquer vs Sargent Soli. John BR Newman vs Robert Feeneh. Benjamin Marsh vs R B Stewart et al. Benjamin Mash and wife vs R B Stewart et al. William J Gamble et al vs Frank Skiff et al. J A Weible vs American Rapid Telegraph company Union Oil company vs G W Dunick.
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Chauncy Marblie
First National Bank
Corry
Chas. Dinsmoor
Union of Company
G H. Dimick
Christine Swanson
AP. Swanson
J. Conquer
Sargent & Soli
John BR. Newman
Robert Feeneh
Benjamin Marsh
R. B. Stewart
Benjamin Mash
William J. Gamble
Frank Skiffl
Breckwayville Postmaster Arrested For Robbing Mail
R O Moor head Breckwayville postmaster in this county was arrested yesterday on charges of rifling registered letters. He admitted guilt. He is from a prominent local family and his arrest caused a sensation in Brookville area.
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A le Son
Brookville
R. O. Moorhead
Breckwayville
Guilty Verdict in County Commissioner Case
In Portsyille on October 4 the trial of county commissioner John Leonard concludes with a guilty verdict on the charge of corrupt solicitation of voters after a quo warranto issued by Attorney General Cassidy.
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Portsyille
John Leonard
Cassidy
Dennis Kearney's Successor in San Francisco Ont
The Sand Lot group once led by Dennis Kearney now has as its head Dr. C. O'Donnell the coroner. He is wealthy and has adopted anti Chinese rhetoric. He plans to run for governor and promotes the use of dynamite if needed. His fiery sermons at the Sandlot have provoked alarm and accusations that incendiaries are acting on his calls. A riot or conflagration in the Chinese quarter is feared as supporters applaud his violent speeches.
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San Francisco
Dennis Kearney
C. O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Wyoming
Washington Territories
Curtin Scolds Colored Messenger at State Dept
Gov. Curtin and a Pennsylvanian delegation visited the state department where a Black messenger lounged near the door. Curtin demanded the man rise and take in a card, threatening punishment over his manners. He proposed replacing laid off servants with wounded Union soldiers.
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Gov. Curtin
Washington
Music hath Charms at Garfield convention closes
The Garfield Farnsworth musical convention ended with a concert. A meeting approved forming permanent committees to govern the society, with Dr G T Pryor elected leader and Alex Palm president. Meetings set for Tuesdays at Garfield and Farnsworth. James W House reopens under T W Corah for public lodging. Local service ads note low prices for shoeing and work by H Kyurr & Bro. Warren PA Oct 1 1885.
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GarField
Farnsworth
J. W. Frilts
Bradford
G. T. Pryor
Alex. Palm
Gar
Parnsworth
James
T. W. Corah
Gulfalo
Jamestown House
Corah
Jamestown
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Philip Seigrist
Pair Association
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Geo. P. Orr
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Olame
Geo
Agricultural Fair Society
Straner
Parmer
Clinton B. Fisk
Benjamin Rush
National Temperance Society
Academy of Music
George Bain
Kentucky
Father Cleary
Wisconsin
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Frances Willard
Great Temperance Meeting
J. A. Weible
American Rapid Telegraph Company
Union Oil Company
G. WH. Dunick
News BY Wire
Dennis Kearny
Wim
Avao'l
H. Kyurr & Bro
Warrex
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