Warren Ledger Ad Offers Low Cash Rates 1887
The Warren Ledger announces its weekly Friday issue at 1.50 per annum in advance or 2.00 if billed later. It warns no paper will be discontinued for arrears except by publisher option and those outside Warren County must prepay. The office, refitted with a new press and type, is at Basement Library building corner Third and Liberty streets. Reed Reos., Proprietors. Warren PA October 28 1887.
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Warren
Warren County
Third and
Liberty Streets
Reed Reos
Warren, PA
Vigilance Committee Forms for Warren County Elections
A detailed list outlines county and borough vigilance committee members across Warren County, with chairs and endorsements for each ward and precinct. The document urges immediate meetings to coordinate for the upcoming election, naming numerous individuals by ward and position.
Oil and Politics in Northwestern Pennsylvania
A historical note urges oil producing counties to vote this fall to punish the Republican party, claiming it betrayed producers to railroad interests and Standard Oil. It argues for electing a Supreme Court judge who opposed monopoly and questions whether locals have the nerve to resist Standard Oil control.
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Republican Party
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Hypocritical Cry in Philadelphia Campaign Speech
The Philadelphia Press reprints Karl Kuhl’s German speech to the Personal Liberty League arguing against the 1794 Sunday law and urging a joint Republican-Democratic vote for sheriff and recorder of deeds. It brands Cooper’s appeal as provoking church and temperance voters while noting liquor league ties and 1888 legislative aims. The piece condemns foreigners and political enemies as threats, linking Puritan legacy to party critique.
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Philadelphia Press
Cooper
Personal Liberty League
Philadelphia
Karl Kuhl
Kuhl
League
League of Krumbhaar
Vieric
Recorder of Deeds
Republican State Committee
Temperance
Republican City
Machine State
State Liquor League
Supreme Court
Tor Alal
Dinsmoor Candidate for District Attorney
The office should be held by the best man, regardless of politics. Charles Dinsmoor, with over 25 years in Warren county, is praised as an able lawyer and a citizen of candor and integrity. His opponent Dunkle of North Clarendon is described as a young man who may develop in time.
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Vigilance Committee
Warren County
Brokenshaw
G. K. Feed
John Cooney
W. C. Arthurs
Wm. G. Coleman
LH. Walters
Conewango
M. C. McLaughlin
Columbus
H. Mead
Joseph Perkins
Thomas Sample
Corydon
Geo. M. Wilson
Theo Gilson
Wim
Belnap
EBYK
A. Lownsberry
J. A. Bennett
Peter Holt
Wm. McMehon
Freehold
Charles Wynn
Wm. Wilccox
Richard Gates
M. V. Irvine
M. Smith
Farmington
Homer Preston
Leni
Franklin
Robert Jackson
Eugene Chase
James Devine
Glade
Andrew Smith
Kinzua
T. G. Phillips
Peter Gon
Charles Collins
E. G. Hubbards
George English
Daniel O'Leary
A. McSliee
Tamestone
Thomses McDonald
Wi. Merkie
John Myres
J Po Houser
Tames Garber
Mead
T. H. Norris
J. A. Perry
Eugar Grooge
William Dalton
J.B Hamilton
EK. Mattison
Frank Walrymple
Joseph Bleakley
Bpring Creek
F. E F. Hyer
Johnson
Fileh Burrows
Thad Perkins
W. C. Gilson
L. K. Greeley
Trimmphe
George Neill
A. M. Vincent Benj. McGraw
Dale Thompson
Watson
W. Conarro
Frank Snavely
John McKain
Will Slater
Boroughs
North Clarendon
John Driscoll
R . Shugert
F. H. Cauley
Thomas Williams
Adams
A. J. Hophkins
F. PD. Iurt
QO. Barnes
Tvidioate
Harry Jennings
Charles King
Charles Dinsinger
Dinsmoor
Numan
Dunkle
Two Candidates for District Attorney Face Off
The piece argues against electing inexperienced attorneys to district attorney, criticizing past mistakes and stating the office’s financial duties are not worth a high standing and that Mr. Dingmoor accepts the nomination as duty. It contrasts two men as vastly different in ability, likening them to the sun and the moon.
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Dingmoor
Commonwealth
Sanders Refutes Cooper in Pennsylvania Campaign
Philadelphia reports a Democratic rebuttal to a Cooper claim that saloon keepers and anarchists funded the party with 3.2 million dollars. The Democratic State Committee denounces the charge as false and notes temperance pressure shaped alliances. Commentary on Republican tactics, editorials from Minnesota and St Paul papers condemn a Cleveland related insult, while labor groups in Williamsport critique Judge Williams and his landlord tenant act role.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Cooper
Republican State Committee
Democratic Organization
Daucas Saxters
Democratic State Committee
Judge Williams
Keystone
Organized
Williamsport
Julge Williams
Supreme Jugge
Williams
Prohibition, politics, and tax concerns heat Warren county
A dense column urges vigilance from voters as miners face corporate influence and awaits the November elections. The piece cites local party endorsements, fears of corporate control via the supreme court bench, and a push to defeat corrupt leadership. It notes a $4,800 annual revenue loss, a proposed public tax response, and calls for careful scrutiny of public officials and measures including prohibition.
Prohibition Party Aim Highlighted in Pennsylvania Debate
An edited interview excerpt discusses party loyalties in Pennsylvania politics. It criticizes Republicans and the whiskey influence, praises Governor Pattison as honest, and states the speaker’s aim to elevate the Prohibition Party while acknowledging a cleansed Democratic administration.
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West
Tom Cooper
Chris
Matt
Donte
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Personal Liberty League
Democratic Party of
Robert K. Pattison
Prohibition Party
Charles Wolfe
Latrobe Democrat Wins Baltimore Mayoral Race By Big Margin
Latrobe, a Democrat, secured the Baltimore mayoralty by a wide margin of 203 votes on Wednesday. Both branches of the city council are said to be Democratic by a large majority, signaling a surprise defeat for Republicans who expected Ring rule and corruption to prevail.
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Republicar Hascality
Latrobe
Baltimore
Commion Council
Special Notice and Auction of Game Cocks and Goods
Advertises Dr Lloyds family medicine with guarantee from druggists in War rap Pa. Announces closing out stock of black breasted red game cocks imported hens averaging 98 score by Geo O Brown. Includes stags bullets and Plymouth rock cockerels. H Axcever Warren Pa sells watches clocks and jewelry repairs at Wyman & Davis Oysters raw stewed or fried at A Ruhlman YORE
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Dr. Lloyd's Family
Warren
Lloyd
Ruhiman
L. G. Noyes
A. Witz
Dr. Lloyd’s Family
Geo. O. Brown
H. Axcever
Wyman & Davis
A. Ruhlman
Peabody Letter Sparks Public Debate and Remedies
The Peabody Letter provokes continued commentary on propriety and medical remedies. The piece defends Jacobs Oil as a long standing pain eradiator used by many physicians, contrasting with older school views and citing a personal anecdote of a user cured from severe discomfort.
D Shear Offers Large Warren County Dry Goods Selection
D Shear markets the largest Warren store stock of dry goods and carpets with over 300 cloaks and a broad dress goods range. Highlights include plushes velvets Astrachan trims broadcloths and flannels, plus table linens and heavy winter goods. Prices positioned as low to attract local women shoppers.
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Warren County
D. Shear
Warren
Knwledge
D. Shear’s
Jamestown
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Charles Dinsmoor
Harvey T. Russell
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Sheffield
Frank Fay
Thomas Mooney
T. W. Dempsey
Kingua
Cleveland
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Frances EB. Wintarp
Ohio
Erandar
Judge White
Pittsburg
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Sanders
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Wegen
Alineapolis
the Tribune
Langer
Tribune
Common Council
St. Paul
Shane
Minnesota
Blet
Sons of Toil
Corporation
Cleverage
The
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Harrishire
Standard of
Finne
Ftoy
Gravix
Acad Vines
Eee
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Smrittler
STG Ngo
Law
Supreme Judge
New York
T. ©. Platt
Wolfe
Peabody Letter
Mr. Frank
Sandra
Bingham NY
Kilmer
Kitmer
Binghamton
Tavatlas
P. Greenlane
Hickory Street
Ayr
D.shear
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