Retiring with Honor Sherman to Leave Command
General Sherman will retire from army command with high honors and travel on a farewell inspection tour next summer. He leaves Washington around June 1 with Chief Justice Waite and Justice Gray, Gen Tidball and Col Bacon. An overland journey will take him to Fort Ellis Montana and military posts in the Northwest, then to San Francisco and back by sea routes.
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Sherman
Washington
Waite
Gray
Tidball
Bacon
St. Paul
Minn
Fort Ellis
Montana
Far Northwest
San Francisco
Reform Legislature Ends Hundred Day Session Near Mid April
The session of 100 days for the Legislature will expire around mid April. The Pittsburg Com-Gazette notes it is expected to wrap up all business by then to avoid public costs. It warns that prolonging the session would betray economy and reform and cost about $2,500 per day in member salaries.
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Pittsburg
N Y Herald Sets Record With Eight Sheet Sunday Paper
The New York Herald issued an eight sheet edition on Sunday March 18 totaling 32 pages and 192 columns. It carried 122 columns of ads and 70 columns of reading matter weighing about 25.5 tons with 12 tons of metal melted to produce nearly ten tons of finished stereotype plates in under nine hours.
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N. Y
New York
Buffalo
Dukes the murderer flees Uniontown after warning
In Uniontown leading citizens gave Dukes twenty four hours to settle and depart. He left before time expired after telling the Legislature he would not claim his seat. The jurors who acquitted him are widely ostracized. Fayette County praises decisive action when law fails to punish such a rascal.
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Dukes
Uniontown
Cain
Fayette Co
Ex-President Diaz Visits Washington Officials and Capitol
Former Mexican president Diaz was formally presented to the U.S. President on March 27 by the Secretary of State. He traveled with staff including Minister Romero and Gen. Foster, toured the White House blue parlor, the conservatories, the Capitol, and other public buildings, and later rode the U S Dispatch to Mount Vernon.
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Diaz
Mexico
Romero
Foster
White House
Capitol
U.S
Dispatch
Mount Vernon
Postage Stamp History From Early US Issues to Modern
The green three-cent stamp will go out of use Oct 1 after a thirteen year run. It followed the brief pale-blue three-cent stamp which followed the red. Government issued postage stamps beginning in 1847 with a five-cent Franklin and a ten-cent Washington.
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Franklin
Washington
Senator David Davis's Bloomington Mansion Refurnished for Homecoming
The mansion of Senator David Davis in Bloomington suburb is being refurnished and repainted for the expected June 1 homecoming of a happy couple. Citizens plan a grand reception to honor the pair.
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Aix
David Davis
Bloomington
Marston’s $80,000 escape shocks a church town
Edward 8. Marston fled with eighty thousand dollars of his employer’s funds. He was not a Sunday school superintendent, a deacon, a leading light, or even a church member, challenging the belief that only church members commit such acts.
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StraNee
Edward
Marston
Haster day observations reflect growing church liberalism
Churches observed hast er day without feast or fast calendars as Christianity becomes more liberal in practice. The piece notes denominations borrowing each other’s good points and sees this trend as encouraging.
Pension plan for ex Confederates grows in the South
The North Carolina Legislature joins Tennessee in granting $75 yearly pensions to maimed or disabled ex Confederates. An Illinois judge rules bank directors are personally liable for debts of an insolvent bank, stating it is their duty to know the bank’s condition.
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North Carolina
Tennessee
Illinois
Jurors’ literacy questioned after Dukes case
A report states six of the twelve jurors who acquitted Dukes can read or write. It argues men unable to sign their own pay receipts are unfit for jurors. Separately Mrs. W. K. Vanpersint held an Easter Ball and dress parade last week costing fifty thousand dollars directly and about three times that much indirectly.
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W. K. Vanpersint
Indian Outrage in Arizona Worsens Amid Tensions
Reports describe increasing Indian outrage in Arizona as tensions flare. Officials note clashes intensify across communities, with confrontations and protests drawing regional attention and prompting calls for mediation and security measures.
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Arizona
Legislation Passes in Both Houses Amid Sessions and Appointments
The House and Senate completed sessions with multiple bills passing finally. Acts include school closure during county institutes, women separating from spouses may sell separate real estate, mutual insurance incorporation upon $500000 applications, court powers on elections, and repeal of the 1767 vagabond act. Senate actions cover reducing public documents, limits on free passes for railway officers, and Iloyt's lunacy commission. Confirmations include R. S. Edwards as Commissary General of Pennsylvania. House action also funds Dixmont, Western Penitentiary, Norristown Hospital, Huntington Reformatory and Western Hospital. Representatives debated Dukes seat vacancy and adjourned to Tuesday.
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Supreme Court
Senate
Iloyt
R.S. Edwards
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
House
Geological Survey
Academy of Natural Sciences
Faunce
Dukes
McReynolds
Committee On
Judiciary General
Dixmont Hospital
Western Penitentiary
Norristown
Huntington Reformatory
Western Hospital
Hassan
Reorganize Cabinet for a New Progressive Republican Policy
Editor calls for a broad American policy including Civil Service reform Protection for home industry and strict financial control. He urges a reorganized Cabinet to lead the party beyond 1880 platform toward an American continental policy and honest ballot and party unity for the coming battle.
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Frelinghuysen
Frank Hatton
Folger
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Alert
Proper posture and exercise for professionals, Dudley Sargent says
Harvard Professor Dudley A Sargent urges professionals to sit erect at desks to aid lungs and organs. He endorses occasional arm swings, brisk walking, carriage rides for fatigue, saddle riding for circulation, swimming and rowing for health, boxing to gain body control, and cautions bicycle use may cause round shoulders without care.
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Dudley A. Sargent
Harvard College
New Gymnasium
President Leaves Washington for Florida for Rest and Recreation
The President departs Washington for Florida seeking rest from office-seekers. Jay Govip visits Florida recently chasing a larger bargain while Curiaco and New York maintain successful telephone talks. Rhode Island Democrats reject Guv Sprague and nominate a straight ticket as Trennesske records four defaulting treasurers in seventeen years.
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Washington
Florida
Rhode Island
Guv. Sprague
Trennesske
Nebraska’s License System Admired By Senator Manderson
Senator Manderson lauds Nebraska’s high license liquor law as the nation’s best. Omaha previously had 160 saloons, now 90. revenue rose from 16,000 to 90,000 dollars supporting the school fund. The law bans mutual bonds among saloonkeepers and enforces higher bonds, reducing liquor evils. Missouri’s new license bill ties issuance to taxpayer signatures with State and county fee ranges from 50 to 400 dollars and 500 to 800 dollars respectively.
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Nebraska
Manderson
United States
Omaha
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Washington Monument Nears Finishing Height This Season
The Washington Monument work will resume and nearly finish this season. Workers have climbed high as the marble obelisk rises to 550 feet, visible across the city. A doorway at the base leads to an interior shaft with an elevator to the top offering a sweeping city view.
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Washington Monument
Derrick
The Logic of Treating in Old New York Opinion
A New York Herald piece argues against buying liquor to show generosity. It compares treating at bars to giving gifts like shirt collars and scarf pins, noting gifts last and do not cause regret. The essay promotes humane, lasting tokens over alcohol.
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N. Y
Froripa Quips on Tax Debt and Coin Reform
A Froripa note laments leaves not falling, enjoying a lazy scene for Warrenites. Arkansas State Treasurer faces a $233000 deficit and seeks repudiation, opposed by the Legislature. Reports mention attempts to issue gilded five cent pieces as substitutes for five dollar gold coins. The Postmaster-generalship draws many applicants.
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Froripa
Banquet Honors Dr. Holmes Set for April 12 in New York
Various brief items report a pronunciation cue for ex president Dias, a planned Dr. Holmes banquet in New York on April 12, and other notes including 16.25 dollars as total cost to government for 1000 silver dollars, Old Dan Rice joining Nathan's circus, a 28 glass lager feat, postal telegraph lines, a new Alaska post route, William and Mary College closure, lumber forecasts, and California wine production rise with less champagne import.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
New York
Dan Rice
Nathan
Washington
Chicago
Alaska
Haines
Juneau
William and Mary College
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Sentinel
California
France
Unnecessary Inquests and Their Proceeding Costs
The ex change argues that coroners or justices of the peace should hold inquests only with strong circumstantial evidence of violent death. Inquests are the initiatory step toward prosecution, not for obvious accidents. Costs are paid by the county after court approval.
G I Mead Offers New Imported And Domestic Cloths
Hickory street clothier G I Mead announces a large stock of imported and domestic cloths in latest styles. He features a wide line of suitings and pantaloons patterns, with unique designs. Also promoting framing at A A Davis and Co and Day's Liver Pills testimonial from C K Caauacen of Brookville Pa.
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Hanon & Son
Burt & Mears
Nettleton & Co
G.I. Mead
Hickory Street
Ife
Rush Bartlett
A. A. Davis & Co
Dr. Day
C.K. Caauacen
Brookville
For Sale Farm Listings and Timberland in Warren County
For sale catalog details 120 acre farm at 60 dollars per acre in Warren County, four Pittsfield Co. farms named Peterson Barton Decker Miles with varied acreages two thirds cleared and orchards. Includes 725 acres land with mill and saw mill setup, and additional parcels with hemlock timber, bark, and staves. Interested parties directed to Warren Hotel, Warren Pa, Alexander Wallace.
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Choice
Warren Co
Pittsfield Co
Peterson
Barton, Decker
Miles
Warren
Alexander Wallace
Auction notice for farm and equipment in Warren Pa
A good farm 50 to 75 acres with Hemlock and hard timber lands in lots from 100 to 500 acres. Includes a good second hand circular saw mill and engine and second hand boilers with various sizes. Inquiries call or address Warren Hotel Warren Pa ALEXANDER WALLACE.
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Warren Hotel
Warren
Alexander Wallace
Property for sale in Warren and Painesville
My residence and four tenement houses on the corner of High and East streets Warren Pa with all connected real estate will be sold as a unit or in parts. Also a farm of 128 100 acres three miles south of Painesville Ohio the best of its size in Lake County. Sold at a bargain contact Warren Pa or 8S T ALLEN Fsq who will answer questions.
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the Orphan's Court
Warren County
Elk Township
County of
Warren
State of
Pennsylvania
Warren and Olean Road
Harriet Holman
Kinzua Pine Grove
George Nobbs
Catharine Dinsmoor
O.S. Walling
Peter Holt
Edwin Brownell
Mark Peel
Christian Peel
Recorder of Deeds
Sophia Christenson
Painesville
Ohio
Lake County
T. Allen
P. H. Towed
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Cherry Grove Township
Book and Arters
D. R. Kerr
J. M. Arters
Kerr
KI. A. Allen
John Brown Dead Attendant to Queen Victoria
London reports the death of John Brown at Windsor Castle. A longtime confidant and personal attendant to Queen Victoria, Brown rose from humble beginnings on Balmorel in Scotland to serve the Queen on her travels, famed for his strength, fidelity, and discreet service. He played a trusted role in moments of peril and kept the monarch from many annoyances.
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London
John Brown
Queen Victoria
Windsor Castle
Balmoral
John
Prince Consort
Scotland
Fighland
Express Wagons and Velocipeces at A A Davis Co
Dentists recommend Yes Tooth Powder for sale by Johnson and Siegfried. Buy that blessed baby a handsome Rail Carriage at one APN Uncle et Bons.
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A.A. Davis & Co
Johnson& Siegfried
Jacob Keller Tailor Offers Spring and Summer Cloths
Jacob Keller the Tailor promotes a large stock of imported and domestic cloths in Spring and Summer styles. He offers dress suits business suits Spring overcoats and neatly fitting pants with low prices and reliable workmanship. His rooms are on the second floor corner of Second and Liberty streets Warren Pa.
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Jacob Keller
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren
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Gen. Diaz
Jay Govip
Curiaco
Arkansas
Dee-as
Struthers
Iron Works
Warren, Pa
Struthers, Wells & CO
Warren Engine
Watson & Davis
Second Street
P. Northrop
Gent’s Shoes
Elsew
Northrop
Swanson
L. G. Noyes
Citizens National Bank
M. Waters
Rob's
Dennison
S. P.johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
8. V. Davis
Robert Dennison
A. Hertzel
G. N. Parmlee
W. D. Brown
Syr the Uni
ADIFE
Scipe
Christian Smeph
First National Bank
Warren Savings Bank
Savings Bank
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
L.F. Watson
O. BH. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
E.G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
Nesmith
Jas, Clark, Jr
Albert Kirberger
N. G. Harkins
Grossenburg’s
Water Street
N. K. Wendleboe
Pes
Liberty Street
Davis’ Drug Store
G. Offerlee & Son
H. W. Merian
Keystone
Wareein
J.H. Eddy
M. Beecher
Cashier
England
Ireland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremenavre
Pares
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
P.& KE
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Kina
Hartford
Phoenix
National
Connecticut
Home
Niagara
German American
Germania
Star
London & Globe
Queen
COAL
Liberty
Industrial Iron Works
Union City
Backus Water Motor
Backus Water Motor Co
Newark
N. J
J.R. Bowers
M. Shear & Brother’s
Parmlee & Henry
Warren, Penn’a
Nottingham
Brussels
M. Shear & Brother
Bees Hotel
Johnson & Siegfried
Reiowins
Wrest
New York, Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Railroads
Fr. H. Garfield
Main St
Bradford
VW. Sersall
Postoffice
Graitning
Arren
W.C., Rowland
Fisher
W.A. Hall & CO
Third Street
Kentucky
Otice
FPORE
Biovoase
E. T. F. Valentine’s
Hickory St
Carver House
T. F. Valentine
J KE
Merck's
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