Warren county Treasurer candidates announced
A. W. Jones of Chandlers Valley and D. F. Wheelock of Lottsville are named as Republican candidates for Warren County Treasurer in the November election pending primary meetings and county convention. Wm. P. Nutting of Youngsville is announced as a Republican candidate with primary May 4 and convention May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jones
Chandler’s Valley
Warren County
D. F. A. Wheelock
Lottsville
Warren’ County
Wm. P. Nuttin
Youngsville
Make It Unfashionable Prohibition Debate Refutes Doomsayers
A public stance argues that banning liquor sales in Pennsylvania will shame drinking, reduce access from street corners, and make the dram shop hard to find. The piece parallels prohibition with commandments, asserting law can curb vice by making alcohol contraband even if total abstinence isn’t guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Presbyterian
Wanamaker's pick of Field for Philadelphia postmaster sparks party clash
The selection of Mr. Field a Philadelphia merchant for postmaster divides party insiders who accuse him of disloyalty while Wanamaker defends the choice. The speaker recalls autumn 1888 unity, crediting leaders in Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago and Cincinnati for support and vowing to work within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Field
Philadelphia
Beaver
Pattison
Senator Quay
Quay
Fitler
Congress
Boston
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Washington
Pennsylvania Day at Gettysburg to Dedicate 31 Monuments
The Pittsburg Times reports Pennsylvania Day on May 21 and 22 at Gettysburg to dedicate 31 state erected monuments for units in the battle. The first day covers individual monuments with unit history addresses to be published if the Legislature approves, while the second features general exercises, a parade, and transfers of monuments to Governor and Gettysburg Field Memorial Association. Gen Gobin will present the monuments and Major Harper will deliver the oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Times
Gettysburg Field Memorial
New Postmaster for Warren Named
Ex Sheriff Robert A. Love is appointed Postmaster of Warren replacing I. B. Alden whose term expired. The selection by Congressman Watson is praised as competent and businesslike. Love’s sheriff record is cited as among the best and expectations are he will win public favor and provide good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Love
Warren
Alden
Congressman Watson
Mr. Love
Nominations Confirmed for Ministerial Posts Abroad
The Senate confirmed nominees including John Hicks to Peru, George B. Loring to Portugal, Robert T. Lincoln to Great Britain, Allen Thorndyke Rice to Russia, Thomas Ryan to Mexico, Patrick Eagan to Chile, Robert Adams Jr. to Brazil, Lanzing B. Mizner to the Central American States, and W. L. Scruggs to Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John Hicks
Peru
George B. Loring
Portugal
Robert T. Lincoln
Great Britain
Allen Thorndyke Rice
Russia
Thomas Ryan
Mexico
Patrick Eagan
Chile
Robert Adams, Jr
Brazil
Lanzing B. Mizner
Central American
W. L. Scruggs
Venezuela
Editors clash over nominations in Senate confirmation
Reid of the Tribune faced no votes to spare for a minister to France while Halstead was rejected for Germany over his paper’s attack on Republican Senators. The passage mocks their sensitivity and urges statesmanship.
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Reid
the Tribune
France
Halstead
Germany
Payne
Emporium Postmaster Appointment for Gould Approved
The Cameron County Press says brother Gould has been selected for Emporium postmaster by Congressman Watson. The appointment was sent in on March 30. He earned party support and will likely serve with distinction, transitioning from a literary bent to a public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Gould
Cameron County Press
Emporium
Watson
Postmaster General Comment on 1000 Appointments
First Assistant Postmaster General Mr Clarkson said he has filled positions for 1000 men the prior administration pressed into service. He noted most fills occurred in the weeks just before March 4th as part of a transition.
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Clarkson
Canvass Confirms NH Prohibition Vote Totals
Official canvass shows 50,000 votes against and 91,000 for the Prohibition measure in New Hampshire. In Pennsylvania more than 40,000 residents stayed home, a sign that the amendment faces weak support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Editor urged to mine Binghamton Call for material
The Ledger editor is urged to seek fresher material by sourcing from the Binghamton Call columns as an alternative to current monkey-chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ledger
Binghamton Call
Republican Primaries and Convention Set for May
Upcoming schedule shows the Republican primaries on May 4 and the party convention on May 6. Candidates express general satisfaction with the timing.
Y M C A Tax State Committee Meet Set for Philadelphia
Tax State Committee of the Y M C A will meet in Philadelphia on April 5 to set the time and place for holding the re.
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Philadelphia
Prohibition Address Calls for Unity in Drive Against Drink
Chairman Henry W. Parmer urges a non sectarian nationwide push to ban intoxicating liquor. The speech stresses wage earners, taxpayers and Christians must rally to end the saloon evil, promising a historic victory if the 18th of June marks the end of drinking in the commonwealth.
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Palmer
State Committee
Grand Army of Redemption
Pennsylvania
Union
Henry W. Parmer
Vague talk on poll tax amendment sparks reader concern
The Tionesta Vindicator notes a common misconception about a proposed constitutional amendment. It argues that personal and occupation taxes would not be abolished and could still be collected rigorously. The sole change would be voters deciding whether they have paid them to exercise the vote.
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Tionesta Vindicator
Aver's Cathartic Pills Use Promoted For Digestion
Advertised as a digestive aid and stomachic after meals Aver's Cathartic Pills claim to promote digestion. The note references post meal use and a mid day regimen.
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Aver
Harrisburg Letter Reports Bills, Weddings, and Political Skirmishes
March 30 1889 Harrisburg letter covers Thompson bill repeal of old fence law likely becoming law, county creation Hazel in Luzerne Schuylkill region, and election officer pay debates. Describes border raid claim bill defeated, William Penn farm purchase funding, and a confrontation at the Riggs House. Details Cameron wedding with Miss Margaretta Cameron and John William Clark in Harrisburg then New York bound.
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Thompson
Senate
Warren County
Rouse Hospital
Stone
Act of Assembly
House Committee
Supreme Court
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Twelfth
Dauphin
Lebanon
Schuylkill
Luzerne
Hazleton
Hazel
House
William Penn
Falls Township
Bucks County
Gov. Beaver
Riggs House
Washington
Gen. Hastings
Ashe
Beaver
Cameron
Harrisburg
Margaretta Brun Cameron
Don Cameron
John William Clark
Newark
N.J
New Jersey
New York
Bonnie
Scotland
Various News Bits Reflecting Prohibition and World Events
A miscellany notes public debt drop, Mary Anderson sails for health, Damascus to gain streetcars and lights, Thoburn lecture, Rhode Island senate stalemate, Monte Carlo quiet, Stowe critique, Bright death, marriage and divorce law calls, ship losses at Samoa, base ball tours and Prohibition holiday, Dakota governor bid, naturalization paper controversy, Wanamaker on Prohibition, newspaper readers urged to study Bible, nurses banned from child transport, Rev Dr Scott resists retirement, insomnia cure by crackers with honey, Oklahoma lands opening, Iowa cider law impact, Vermont salaries, Cleveland and Harrison payrolls, Frances Willard shifts on women's suffrage.
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Mary Anderson
Europe
Damascus
India
J. M. Thoburn
M. E. Church
U.S
Rhode Island
Dr. Scott
Harrison
Oklahoma Lands
Iowa
Vermont
Treasury
Cleveland
Printing 12 Million Ballots For Statewide Amendments
The Harrisburg Telegraph notes that Pennsylvania faces printing three times the voter count for two constitutional amendments. For a million voters, twelve million ballots plus circulars must be produced and distributed nationwide by county commissions, with careful handling at the polling places to ensure a full, free vote.
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Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Striking the Balance in Democratic Revenue Policy
The piece argues Democratic claims of fiscal restraint are false, comparing Garfield-Arthur four-year appropriations to Cleveland years. It notes higher Democratic spending by about 156.9 million dollars over four years, excluding pensions and interest, totaling over 100 million annually in permanent expenditures. The Cleveland Leader reflects the view that Democrats failed to reduce the surplus.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Open Letter to President Harrison From Former Whig Supporter
Joun Sill addresses President Harrison with memories of the Whig era and Tippecanoe. He clarifies he is not seeking office and offers emotional support and potential financial endorsement up to one hundred thousand dollars. He notes abandoning the Whig party and wishes to relieve the President of any embarrassing candidacy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Louisville
North Bend
Joun Sill
Systematic forest restoration delay urged in practical papers
The Forest and Stream argues national scale planting must wait until forests are economically managed. In the interim millions of acres can be saved from fire and erosion by simply collecting and scattering seed, aided by wind and birds.
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life
A woman near death from consumption reads about Dr. King’s New Discovery on wrapping paper. A sample bottle and later larger purchases revive her, and she gains strength to weigh 140 pounds. For details send a stamp to W H Cole, druggist, Fort Smith. trial bottles free at Morck Drug Store.
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Dr. King
W. H. Cole
Fort Smith
Morck Drug Store
Scribner's Magazine April issue highlights varied contents
The April Scribner's Magazine features articles on railroad affairs, ship-building, mountain climbing, contortionist anatomy, literary reminiscences of Scott De Quincey Burns and Dr John Brown, a paper on Ibsen, and an End Papers series by Walter Pater with rich illustrations throughout.
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Scribner’s
Scott
de Quincey
Burns
John Brown
Ibsen
Walter Pater
Marius
Prohibition drive in Pennsylvania targets glass blowers
An effort aims to enlist glass blowers against the Prohibition amendment arguing harm to the bottle trade. The Buffalo Courier calls this claim false stating Prohibition has consistently aided the bottle trade. The ad then lists toilet and fancy articles at Gro.8 Davis' Deve Srors and new maple sugar at John Langos.
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Pennsylvania
Buffalo Courier
Gro
Davis’ Deve Srors
John Langos
Benefits of Kindergarten Education In Early Teaching
A collection of opinions from practical kindergarten teachers to the U S Bureau of Education extols early schooling. They praise happiness comfort justice and a healthy atmosphere fostering mind body and character, along with habits of thought, manners, self control, and readiness for later studies.
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U.S. Bureau of Education
Bucklen Arnica Salve Offered at Morck Drug Store
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold at Morck Drug Store at 25 cents per box.
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Bucklen
Morck Drug Store
Markets Report Flour Wheat and Livestock Prices Across Cities
NY markets show firm exchange and varied grain quotes led by No 2 red milling at 99c and Minnesota spring at 4.50 to 5.00. Chicago area futures ease with cash wheat around 96 96 1/4 to 91. corn and oats mixed across states. livestock demand strong with cattle at 3.09 to 4.25 and lambs 4.75 to 6.00, hogs active at 5.15 for Yorkers.
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Cleveland
Minnesota
Ohio
Western
New York
Haas
Texas
Buffalo
Notes From Harrisburg Telegraph Highlights
India by Rev J M Thoburn at Philadelphia hailed as leading carpet making city in the world. State Agricultural Board reports one third of Pennsylvania farm land still till. Pennsylvania railroad stops iron ties after trial due to lack of elasticity. League Island to become major naval station with a drydock project of about 6 million dollars in two years. Lancaster florist claims a 20 inch dandelion improvement. Two battle scarred flags captured by Gen Wade Hampton in the war, received and to be placed in the flag room with other banners carried by the Sixty fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers and Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry.
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India
J. M. Thoburn
M. E
Philadelphia
State Agricultural Board
Pennsylvania Railroad
League Island
Lancaster Florist
Wade Hampton
Adjutant General’s Department
Senator Quay
Our Brave Boys In
Sixty-fifth
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Fifth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Harrisburg
United States
United State
ES W. Stone
the Commonwealth
Pigs in Clover puzzle creator nets factory sale
Moses Lyman of near Waverly New York devised the Pigs in Clover puzzle to amuse his children. An Elkland Pennsylvania toy firm offered a high price for exclusive patent and manufacturing rights, turning his device into a fortune. A Warren Pennsylvania insurance agency advertises fire life and accident coverage.
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Moses Lyman
Waverly
N. Y
Elkland
Tioga County
Pittsburg Dispatch
Joan Sttu & Son
Exchange Block
Warren
Good Advice From Editors On Self Representation
A Punxsutawney Spirit writer discusses newsroom pronoun use. The piece advises correspondents to speak in the first person I, avoiding we to prevent implying editorial office stance. It contrasts editors and correspondents and notes the distinction for salary reporters.
Kemp's Balsam sampling promotes cough cure with free bottles
An article touts Kemp's Balsam for coughs and colds inviting druggists to give free sample bottles. It notes bottle prices of 50 cents and one dollar, and advises trial to possibly prevent consumption. It also mentions April issue of Wide Awake, reading selections, and publisher samples.
Rumors and Satiric Tales Sweep London and New York
A Western journal cites Mrs Amelia Rivers author of The Virginians. The London Times editor praises Grover Ingalls retir ing Vice-President of Dakota. General Clevelandes is called Governor of Washington by a South American paper. Grant’s election to New York City mayor is noted by an Australian paper. A Vermont farmer seeks Russell Gould and Jay Sage. Rumor of Westminster's praise for James Lowell is unfounded. Belmont’s swoon over Blaine’s joke about Levi Harrison is recounted. A Briton supposedly compliments Mark Twain on Burdette humor.
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Amelia Rivers
London Times
Grover Ingalls
Dakota
Cleveland
General Clevelandes
Washington
Grant
New York State
Vermont
Wall Street
Russell Gould
Jay Sage
Duke of Westminster
Russell Lowell
James
Spain
Perry Belmont
Oliver Wendell Blaine
Levi P. Harrison
Belmont
Mark Twain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Prohibition
J. K. Bangs
Monte Carlo
Harriet Beecher Stowes
John Bright
London
Bishop Whitehead
Pittsburg
Samoa
White Star
Queenstown
Massachusetts
W. C. Plummer
Oil
Plummer
Alaska
Daniels
Honest John Wanamaker
Atchinson Globe
J.M. Thoburn
Western Creamery
ToLepo
East Liberty
Saeep
West Virginia
Michigan
Indiana
Canada
Oregon
Valley Organ
New Mexican
Colorado
F. R. Scott
Mead Township
R. Mooney
Am’t
B. McCowen
R. G. Kelly
E. W. Rouse
Auditors
Clarendon, Pa
Etters Senet
Samuel Thompson
Farmington
Alfred M. Thompson
O. Box
Warren, Pa
Pita
Jane Cole
Eldred
Warren Co
WM. H. Cole
Grand Valley, Warren Co
Etters
Tabatha Cramton
Pine Grove
Penn
S. H. Briggs
Warren, Warren Co
Kezia Payn Sill Rogers
B. W. Rogers
Kezia P. Rogers
Executrix
Warren, Naga Co
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Margaret Sidney
David Crane
J. T. Trowbridge
D. Lothrop Company
N. H. Downs
Morris & Mullen
John Langdale’s
Sumewnal Miaev
Blanche Curtisse
New York City
Little Nellie
Warren Street Railway Company
D. H. Siggins
Water St
NEW Mail
Bicycle and Safety
Chas.s. Blanchard
Gen’l Agt
Union City, PA
John Rowland
Rhop
Awarren
A. A. Davis & CO
Somenson
Cornplanter Ferry Company
Allegheny River
Cornplanter Reservation
Hannah Silverheels Cooper
Thomas W. Jacobs
Daniel Ruhman
Walter E. Homer
James Jacobs
Frank LaDow
Allen & Higgins
Fashion Journal
Boggs&buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Third Street
Liberty
Warren, la
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
David L. Gerould
Cashier
M. Waters
Johnson
F Henry
H. A. Jamieson
V. Davis
W. Brown
A. Hertzel
Geo. N. Parmlee
A. T
Airstow
GEO
Ball's
Struthers
Iron Works
Warren, Fa
Struthers, Wells & CO
Oisdom
Parshall & Sill
E. W. Parshall
G. W. Sill
General Agents
James Broder
Bradford
Allegany Fields
Charles W. Stone
Eva L. Turner
Briggs
Edwin Turner
Com- Wallace von Pleas
Warren Co. Pa
County Court
Oourt
Common Pleas
Henry Fuell Art
Rochester
Lake View
Cheater
Misos
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