Democratic meetings electrify Venango McKean counties
The Franklin News reports large Democratic gatherings across Venango and McKean counties. Rankin, Noyes, Neill, and local leaders defended protectionist tariffs, urged party unity, and predicted Rankin’s congressional victory. Celebrated turnouts included 300 plus attendees at Griffith opera house and packed venues in Warren and Titusville.
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Kany
Griffith Opera House
Cor
Warren
Clarendon
Sheffield
Wetmore
Ludlow
C. ¥. Gillis
Eugene J. Miller
O. G. Beltz
John Bittenbender
James Broder
F. J. Collins
W. A. Rankin
James McDade
Jon Sill
Venango
McKean
Rankin
McDade
Kane
Collins
Bradford
Glenn
Warren County
Mir. Rankin
Richmond Exposition Tickets Sell for Round Trips
The Richmond Exposition opens with extensive displays of tobacco, minerals, and stock. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets from Monday and Thursday to Richmond through November 19 1868, with return by November 26, at a single fare. English Spavin Liniment is advertised with testimonials from L G Noyes Warren PA and dealers, claiming it cures blood spavin and other horse ailments.
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Pennnsylvania Railroad
South
Richmond
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Richtmoond
Gooder
L. G. Noyes
Warren
John McCain
Darlington
Ind
Governor's Suit and Tariff Critique Letter Excerpt
A letter from Joax P. St. Joux of Kansas City dated August 29 1888 recounts purchasing prices for gray Scotch goods in Halifax and Nova Scotia with comparisons to Nova Scotia tailors. He argues tariffs on cloth and woolen goods keep prices high while imports in Canada are cheaper, inviting defenders of protection to explain the effect on governor St. Johns clothing.
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DITOR
Halifax
Nova Scotia
United States
Truro
Peter J. Cuisholm
England
Teun
Peter J. Chisholm
Joax P. St. Joux
Boiler Explosion at Mead Township Damages Rail Line
A boiler on the Book lease near Rogers mill exploded with great force last Wednesday. The boiler house was torn apart, the boiler lifted, damaged the railroad track and a footbridge over the raceway. Albert Alcans, in charge of the well, was badly burned and scalded with uncertain recovery chances. Mr. Means was found about two months ago.
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Rogers’ Mill
Mead Township
Albert Alcans
Street Car Strike Ends With 6 Percent Wage Increase
The strike ended after a conference between President Yerkes and strikers. Cars on the west and north sides are running with aid crews. Men accept a six percent raise, ten hours per day, paid by the hour. Old workers return to prior posts. new hires placed on minor routes. The True Ring. Local editor criticizes political corruption and praises Rev. Rankin’s character and possible leadership. Death of James Hamilton King, Warren resident, aged 76, former Odd Fellows member, funeral by the order.
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Democratic National Committee
New Jersey
Indianapolis
Organized Labor
Indiana
Cleveland
Harrison
Youngsville
Glade Run
W. A. Rankin
Glade
Garland
Spring Creek
Bear Lake
Warren
Potter County
C. T. Steck
Congress
Yerkes
Ledger
Eoen
Mr. Rankin
Rankin
Washington
America
Nigateia
James BL. King
James Hamilton Ing
James
Evrsag
Kors
Mr King
John Bing
Aufa
George Bing
Tie
Mr. King
Neighboring Towns News Chronicle of Corydon Events
Local notes from Corydon and surrounding areas cover a rash of topics from vaccine debates to rumored smallpox cases. Community updates include social visits, school activities, church events, deaths, Prohibition sentiment, and new builds. Towns listed include Corydon Gariano Quaker Bridge Buffalo Williamsport and East Warren with assorted hires and accidents.
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Earnest D
Franklin News
Court House
Messrs
G.T. Neill
C. H. Noyes
Venago
Mr. Noyes
Mr. Neill
Syracuse Courier
Ezra Downer
David B. Hill
Empire State
Grover Cleveland
United State
Connecticut
California
Braproro
Thompson Gallagher
Gallagher
Lew Emery
Dakota
Big Shanty
McKean County
William A. Rankin
Warrep
Potter and Tioga
F. H. Arnold
Senate
Arnold
Scott
Burns
Tuunville
Oil City
Union
Corry
Opera House
Music Hall
Titusville
St. John
Tack Hammer
Northrop
the Ledger
Crytron
Corydon
Philadelphia
Quaker Bridge
Cold Springs
Chipmonk
Buffalo
Asi Mag
Mer
Misa Nellie Lounsbury
E. Fail
Sanderson
McDonald
Curry
Kennedy
Alice Mead
Myre
Frank Fowler
Salamanca
Kansas
Corydon Hotel
M. Norton
Gurydon
Gariano
Robert Hill
Lucy
Bailey
Messrs Bailey
Daily
Moore
D. A.W. & Portl
Ritchie
Promi
de. Knapp
New Episcopal Church
Ryan
John Springer
M. BE. Church
Todd
M. E. Church
Ian
Philips & Smith
North
Clavendon
Mars
Maude Vincent
Sb. Petersburg
H.enry Engle
M. Biapson
Nowru Glrakexpox
Joy Mackey
Little Washington
Grand Valley
Hilla Mooney
Pittsburg
Ida Farns- Kate Harris
Kinzua
Ida Parnsworth
Hlenry Weber
Waterford
Waters
W. Gc.t. A
Thompson
EB. V
Peter Lawson
Worth Jas
Wersh- Bataan Brown Hose Company
M. Rhodaburger
Boyd Bros
Youn
Lemmer
Flynn Ins
Main Street
Chas. McNett
Stoneham
Broweiam
W. A. White
Boston
Mass
BP. Bell
Cle. Bell
Addison Cleland
D. TL. White
Nellig
Cincinnati
Riday
C.F. Griswold
Clarence Grisewold
Sheridan
N. Y
John Logan
A. C. McCurry
Mors, Cleland
Maudville
R. M. Knapp
W. 5
Pierece
Wm. Foster
Cooperstown
Minnie Kucher
D. M. Jackson
W. BP. Ridelspergergig
Limna
Pay Kelly
J. D. Cheney
Oren Castman
Oren
Castman
Cole
Agron Lindburg
Albert Baldensperger
Ube Ey
P. Doerr
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