Story of His Cure at Dwight Institution in Illinois
The letter by W Lane of Russell describes his personal experience with the Keely cure for dipsomania at Dwight Illinois. He details travel from Warren to Dwight July 6 8 1891 the bi-chloride of gold treatment four daily injections and two hourly internal doses plus voluntary liquor during early weeks. He notes the village charm patient mix state and federal officials present, cost structure 113 dollars for three weeks board and travel, and claims many cured beyond three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lane
Russell
Dwight Institution
Eorror Lepert
Dwight
Ill
Keely
Col. Mines
New York
Jamestown
N. Y
F. H. Garfield
Hiie
Chicago
Warren
Institute
Grand Prairie
Chicago and Alton
Keely Institute
McPherson House
Keely Company
Washington, D.C
Maine
California
Warren County
J. E. Blaine
Tionesta
Leslie E. Keely
Bi- Chloride of Gold Club
Corry Farmer Faces Swindle Charge in Scranton Hearing
A. B. Lowe of Corry appeared before United States Commissioner Colburn in Scranton charged with swindling C. Swetland of Lake Pleasant, Erie county, out of 530. Ex-Senator Allen pleaded for Lowe but failed to secure discharge. Swetland’s tale described a Jamestown meeting with Goggles where money vanished after heavy drinking. Authorities link Lowe to a green goods and sawdust ring tied to Bar ney McGuire. Lowe’s apparent accomplice Brown alias Wilson is detained in Scranton as Lowe is held.
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Corry
Scrantox
A. B. Lowe
United States
Colburn
C. Swetland
Lake Pleasant
Erie County
Allen
Swarren
Swetland
Lowe
Jamestown
N. Y
Goggles
Barney McGuire
Brown
Wilson
Scranton
Wright on Taxation and Farm Tax Relief Movem
A Pennsylvania campaign rally in Grists Base by farmer voters highlights tax reform. Robert E. Wright, candidate for Auditor General, argues for equalized statewide taxes based on uniform laws, criticizing patchwork local assessments that burden farmers and overlook personal property, while urging support for true tax equalization and criticizing prior legislative inaction.
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Pattison
House
Senate
Pennsylvania
The Great Ada Tariff Debate Attracts Nationwide Attention
In Ada Ohio last Thursday a large crowd heard Governor Campbell and Major McKinley debate tariff policy. Campbell pressed for wage gains under the McKinley tariff and challenged McKinley to cite a single industry with higher wages. McKinley tied tariffs to silver and emphasized consumer costs, while both sides maintained a courteous tone amid lively exchange.
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Ada
United States
Campbell
Major McKinley
Republican Party
McKinley
Supreme Court
John Sherman
Golden Wedding Celebrated After Fifty Years in Chandlers Valley
CuanpLers Water Oct 13 A couple marked fifty years of marriage by David and Mrs Wright of Sugar Grove Pa with ten children present at a farm home reception. The family hosted a feast after the reunion with two chairs given as gifts and a crayon portrait of the couple. All children reside in Warren County except oldest daughter Mrs Hattie Hunt of Cromwell Iowa who attended with her two youngest.
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Chandlers Valley
CuanpLers Water
David Wright
Sugar Grove
Wright
Warren County
Hattie Hunt
Cromwell
Iowa
Frost Ravages Grape Crop Across Brocton and Portland
The frost on Sunday night damaged grape crops along the lake shore and hills, valued at over 150000 dollars. About half the crop was gathered, with half of the remainder a total loss, dealing a heavy blow to local vineyard interests.
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Brocton
Portland
Lake Shore
Warren County case in Supreme Court upholds rebate indictment
The Warren County suit Commonwealth v Morningstar reaches the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Pittsburg. Morningstar, an agent for New York Mutual Life Insurance, offered Jane Orr a $50 rebate on a $5,000 policy to induce insured Richard Orr. The court reinstates the indictment under the May 4 1889 act against discrimination, ruling the act constitutional.
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Supreme Court of
Pittsburg
Cheif Justice
Paxon
Commonwealth
Quarter Sessions Court
Warren County
B. J. Morningstar
New York Mutual Life Insurance Company, & Corporation
Pennsylvania
Jane Orr
Richard Orr
Morningstar
Supreme Court
Judge Stowe Rules on Delinquent Tax Sale Threshold
Pittsburg Judge Stowe issues a decision in the case City of Pittsburg v Black heirs on sheriff sale of a property for delinquent water taxes. The ruling holds that the gross delinquent tax amount must exceed twenty dollars, not each lien, allowing sale when taxes exceed twenty even with multiple liens. The opinion suggests a single-lien sale could suffice, potentially reducing costs. Exceptions dismissed.
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Stowe
Pittsburg
Samuel W. Black
Costa
Will of Hon. William L. Scott Leaves Large Estate to Family
The will leaves most of the $20,000,000 to $25,000,000 estate to the widow and children for life with remainder to issue. Annual income of about $1,200,000 to be nearly equally shared in the family. Matthew Taylor to manage the business for a $50,000 yearly salary. Taylor rose from clerk to manager by merit. Also reports the Allerton-Nelson $10,000 trotting race won by Allerton at Grand Rapids with a best time of 2:13. Ends with a local advertising line for Horton's Hair Parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Scott
Scott
Matthew Taylor
Taylor
Mr. Scott
Grand Rapids
Allerton
EXTRA SESSION DOCTRINE BLAMES AUDITOR AND TREASURER
The extraordinary senate session opened with a harsh report against Auditor General McCamant and State Treasurer Boyer, accusing them of mismanaging funds and revealing a $420,000 transfer to John Bardsley. A joint committee adopts rules and plans a full senate-led investigation while criticizing the present depository system and calling for expert oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lotte
Joint Legislative Committee
McCamant
Boyer
Henry J. Boyer
Thomas McCamant
John Bardsley
Bardsley
Livsey
Auditor-General
Messrs. Fow
Monaghan
Skinner
Pattison
Joint Committee
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H.W. Lars. Russell
P. S
H.W
Wright ON
Taxation
Grizns Base
Westmoreland County
Robert E. Wright
Campbell and
Ada, D
Siegfried & Co
W.L. Scott
Horton’s
Water St
Ifcamant
HeCamant
Hoyer
Siegfried’s
Ayer
B. G. Gregory's
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