Reform push in South Carolina fraud probes held April trials
The Warren Mail reports Wade Hampton acknowledging fraud in South Carolina politics. Attorney General Brewster orders thorough probes to protect suffrage. Dallas Sanders to prosecute top figures for election interference. trials begin April 3 with high-profile cases expected to yield significant outcomes.
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South Carolina
U. S
Wade Hampton
Senate
Charleston
Albany
Brewster
Columbia
Dallas Sanders
Sanders
Melton
States Schedule Early Elections Across Several States
Oregon Rhode Island Alabama Tennessee Kentucky set dates for governor and legislature elections before October Rhode Island holds governor and state officers on the first Wednesday in April Oregon on the first Monday in June Kentucky and Alabama on the first Monday of August Tennessee the Tuesday after the first Monday in August plus a Legislature to elect a U S Senator replacing Harris or Morgan Democrats.
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Oregon
Rhode Island
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
U. S
Grover
Morgan
Harris
President Arthur Hosts Largest Public Reception in Years
President Arthur held his first public reception on Tuesday evening March 28 assisted by General and Mrs. Grant cabinet ladies Mrs Pendleton Mrs Cameron Mrs McPherson and other personal friends. Col A F Rockwell acted as master of ceremonies and introduced the guests. The reception was pronounced one of the most brilliant and largest of its kind in years.
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Arthur
Grant
Senator Pendleton
Cameron
M’pherson
Col
A. F. Rockwell
Erie Dispatch Stones Warren County Politics Cheekily
The Erie Dispatch claims Warren County can swing power with force and decision while asserting it has supported Warren candidates and denounces rivals. It notes Erie County Republicans are generally gentlemen and dislike personal insults toward smaller figures.
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Warren
Erie Dispatch
Dispatch
Warren County
Erie County
Garfield Letter to Chase on Gen Rosecrans Timing
The private Garfield letter to Secretary Chase about Gen Rosecrans was supplied to the New York Sun by J. W. Shuckers Chase's former private secretary. It was not supplied by Kate Sprague as some papers claimed. Shuckers says no one knew about it except him until publication.
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Garfield
Chase
Gen. Rosecrans
N. Y. Sun
J. W. Shuckers
Kate Sprague
Shuckers
Atlantic steamers report record early rush for state rooms
Quote notes that full state rooms are demanded aboard Atlantic steamers with a rush beginning earlier than before. Many popular ships are booked through July, indicating a strong season in travel and demand.
Virginia congressional contest described as bitter
The Charlottesville News and Courier cites a Richmond correspondent saying the fall race in Virginia will be among the bitterest since the war and that a Republican victory in the state is a possible near‑term outcome.
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Tne
Virginia
Charleston News and Couriers
Richmond
Southern Dakota statehood in Senate recommitted measures
Democratic senators pushed the Southern Dakota statehood bill back to committee amid partisan tension over Republican balance. The War Secretary testifies 85,000 in flooded southern districts rely on government aid. Caper Watfraker was dismissed from West Point for academic deficiencies. Hanlan defeated Boyd in London yesterday.
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U.S
Senate
Dakota
Secretary of War
Congress
Samuel
River Steamer Golden City Fire Tragedy
A New Orleans to Cincinnati steamer near Memphis caught fire after a lamp ignited jute in the hold. The boat drifted three miles downriver as passengers and crew escaped through flames. At least 25 lives lost and many injured as the burning vessel sank.
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Golden City
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Memphis
Tennessee
The Newspaper a Necessity and its Stable Price
A Franklin Press editorial argues newspapers remain stable amid market f luctuations. It notes readers pay a fixed yearly stipend regardless of grain or real estate swings while publishers face rising costs of paper ink and labor. It urges prompt, full payment during good times when funds are tight otherwise.
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Times
Franklin Ress
Tariff Commission Bill Passes Senate on 29th Vote
The tariff commission bill passed the Senate 38 to 15. It creates a nine member commission appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Members receive ten dollars per day when employed and reimbursements for travel. The panel investigates agricultural, commercial, mercantile, manufacturing, mining, and industrial interests to inform tariff and internal revenue policy with a final report due by January 5, 1885.
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Tariff Commission
Senate
United States
Congress
Rogers touted as Republican nominee for Internal Affairs Secretary
The Harrisburg Telegraph endorses Lucius Rogers of McKean as best suited for the office. Rogers, current chief clerk of the department, is praised as a knowledgeable, hard working Republican with wide state recognition and strong support from McKean County. The Bradford Star notes broad county backing would follow his name in the convention.
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Lucius Rogers
McKean
Rogers
Harrisburg
Bradford Star
Longfellow works sales and translations noted
The record states Longfellow authored forty two works translated into thirteen languages. From 1839 to 1867 sales reached 325,550 volumes. 1867 to 1881 sold 194,000 copies in four editions. In 1881 over 45,000 copies of his works and 15,000 copies of the Birthday Book edited by Miss Bates were sold. It is estimated that at least 30,000 Longfellow books are sold annually in Great Britain and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Longfellow
Fractional Currency Declines with Specie Payments
Treasurer Gilfillan explains fractional currency vanished after specie payments resumed. He says printing and issuing fractional currency isn’t forbidden by law, old plates are destroyed but could be remade with congressional appropriation.
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Gilfillan
Congress
Tur Western Union Targets Rail and Telegraph Lines
The article accuses Tur Western Union Telegraph of monopolizing the business by acquiring competitors including the Union Mutual line and hints at further takeovers. It questions whether lowering rates would be cheaper than buying rivals.
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Tur
Western Union Telegraph Line
Union Mutual Line
Ten Thousand Dollars in Suitings and Pantaloonings
A notice directs readers to Troy, H. W. Baker,agent at Hunters, to obtain ten thousand dollars worth of suitings and pantaloons from George Ball & Co, inviting visitors to verify the claim in person.
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Troy
H. W. Baker
Agt
Hunter’s
George Ball & Co’s
Railroad progress and accidents reported in Warren area
Last week Geo C Hamilton was named Chief Engineer for a proposed North Warren to Pittsburg railroad via Jefferson county. Field operations begin with three rooms near Eddy's store as surveys advance. An axle failure on the river road near Tidioute caused minor injuries. Tracklaying will start on the B P W between Big Bend bridge and Kinzua with trains expected Irvington to Kinzua by April 1. A narrow gauge line may run from Chap pel Fork to Ludlow. Kinzua bridge stonework due May 1, travel ready by September. Philadelphia and Erie railroad February earnings: gross 246 245.81, expenses 182 568.63, net 63 677.18. A narrow gauge line from Emporium to Smethport is planned.
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Geo. C. Hamilton
North Warren
Pittsburg
Jefferson County
Prothonotary
Weible
Big Bend Bridge
Kinzua
Irvington
Chappel Fork
Bradford & Kinzua
Ludlow
Great Kinzua Bridge
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Emporium
Smethport
Public roads and their impact on county land value
The writer argues good public roads reflect community spirit and boost land values. They advocate wide well drained roads 35 feet from ditch to ditch with 25 foot bed and 5 foot ditches deep enough to drain water. Dry roads require proper ditches and avoid muddy ruts from shallow construction.
Judge Finds Liquor Law Spirit Bars Local Taverns
Judge McJunkin at Butler term declares license for entertainment of strangers only and warns hotels and restaurants that selling to citizens is against the spirit of the law. Grand Jury returns against Butterborough venues. some licenses issued with warning to avoid neighbor sales. County detective ordered to enforce the ruling.
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McJunkin
Butler
Grand Jury
Tippling
Butterborough
Greenville
How to Build A Live Town From Frugal Advice
A list of practical modernizing tips advocating town growth through selling and donating lots, attracting business, supporting local firms, tracking expenses, praising worthy ventures, avoiding prejudice, boosting town appeal, favoring local residents and strangers, investing locally, and supporting newspapers. The guidance emphasizes community wealth via targeted investments and public support.
Spring suit shop by Jake Keller on Second street
Jake Keller offers a wide selection of fabrics and a skilled work force on Second Street. He can cut and fit suits to style, with competitive prices and personal service. Visit to see the available cloth and examples.
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Jake Keller
Second Street
Pittsburg Cat Show Draws Over Two Hundred Specimens
State notes a Pittsburg exhibition last week featuring more than 200 cats. A Notary Public commission costs 25 cents in Pennsylvania, and the state collected 10 850 dollars from this source last year. The hall of the House of Representatives fresco contract went to Day Rudy of Harrisburg for 1 450 dollars with three months to finish. The walls will display designs highlighting Pennsylvania industries as the state ships flour to England and products worldwide.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Day Rudy
Harrisburg
England
China
Palestine
Japan
Germany
Europe
France
Mexico
Russia
Three Fishers In Market And Pub
Three fishers enter the market at dusk with gloom on their faces due to empty baskets and hunger. They later appear in a beer saloon, boasting of fish caught while inwardly groaning and the line risks deception. A. A. Davis & Co. receives new stock of imported cloths for spring and summer wear. Bird cages at
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A.A. Davis & Co
G. I. Mead
Lines for Lumbermen in Pittsburg Timber Prices
Pine timber sells in Pittsburg at 12 15 and 17 cents with quality and length. Hemlock runs 7 to 9 cents. Upper Mississippi Valley log-out season projected at 240000000 feet, 90000000 less than expected. Chicago Lumber Exchange cites a strong Northwest year and raises April rates by 50 cents to $2 per oven on several grades of lumber.
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Pittsburg
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Chicago Lumber Exchange
Northwest
Chicago Lumbermen’s Exchange
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Wins for Oxford
The annual inter-university boat race between Oxford and Cambridge crews was rowed on April 1 in England and won by Oxford. A blizzard in Dakota and Manitoba caused great suffering and loss of life. John Miller bought a Dunkirk planing mill a month ago and now the mill is for sale after losing fingers in early weeks. New telegraphic instrument patent for a main line sounder is claimed to revolutionize receiving signals. Ex Senator Wallace of Pennsylvania denounces his party as principles lacking and would be unable to name any if on the witness stand.
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Brazil
Oxford
Cambridge
England
Dakota
Manitoba
John Miller
Dunkirk
Ohio
Wallace
Pennsylvania
New York Tribune
Marienville to Boom: New depot tannery and growth on the PB&B line
A long standing town, Marienville, will gain a supply depot and foreman's residence as Elk city station moves here and is rebuilt. A large tannery is planned for spring, bringing new residences and bustling activity as railroading spurs wealth and development along the Pittsburg Buffalo and Buffalo road.
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Oil City
Pittsburg, Bradford & Buffalo
Marienville
Elk City
Pittsburg, Bradford
Buffalo
Commonwealth
Local Trade Notes and Advertisements
Classified snippet notes Wells toothpaste from L G Noyes druggist and a full suit of clothes for 5 dollars at George Ball and Co. Also mentions the county’s largest stock of blank books.
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L. G. Noyes
George Ball & Co’s
New Cincinnati Steamer to Launch on Chautauqua Lake
The Meadville Journal reports Jamestown will launch the large steamer Cincinnati on April 1. Two lake boat lines will operate next season the Union with Moulton Cincinnati and Hepburn and the Transit Co will run Jamestown Mayville J A Burch Alaska Shattuc and Griffith. Hepburn already runs regular trips and other boats start soon. Lake men expect higher patronage than before.
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Chautauqua Lake
Cincinnati
Jamestown
Union
Meat by Telephone Prank Stirred Oil City Derrick
A man ordered meat by telephone and, after adding liver, asked the operator a risqué question. The central office attendant, startled, responded and the man left to write this humorous note.
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Oil City
D M Gross and Bro Add Carpets and Lace Curtains
D M Gross and Bro have added a large assortment of carpets and the finest lace curtains to their stock of dry goods. New styles and lower prices available, call on D M Gross and Brother for stylish carpets and lace curtains.
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D. M. Gross & Bro
New Spring Goods At Mead's Clothing Store
G I Mead's Clothing Store opposite the Carver House draws shoppers with imported fabrics and fine cloths. Rush Bartlett, the fashionable Cutter, keeps busy as Mead offers well fitted suits at low prices and prompt service.
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New Spring Goods
G. I. Mead
Carver House
Rush Bartlett
Mead
Vanderbilt brother of William H. Van derbilt dies after self-inflicted wound
Cornelius J. Vanderbilt shot himself at the Glenham Hotel on Fifth Avenue at 2 PM and died at 6 PM. Friends say the act stemmed from mental derangement due to years of epileptic fits, though his finances are described as prosperous.
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New York
Cornelius J. Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbilt
Glenham Hotel
Fifth Avenue
George Ball & Co Offers Fine Wallpaper and Suitings
The advertisement proclaims the finest and largest assortment of wallpaper and suitings in the country at George Ball & Co. Customers are urged to leave measurements for early selection and to explore the full gents’ hose range available.
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George Ball & Co’s
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The
Warren Mail
Caper Watfraker
West Point Academy
Hanlan
Boyd
London
Harvevur
Peru
Railroad Record
A.A. Davis & Co.’s
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, PA
Ises
Borders
Kassomine
Hazeltine & CO
Marienville, Forest County
Richard B. Stewart
Physicians and Surgeons
L. D. Wetmore
Warren Hotel
Reverdy B. Stewart
Anner
Court House
Abbie Evans
Nixon & Co
James Nixon
Junilus Harris
Mau Finan
Beech Street
D.A. W. & P. Railroad
Nixon& CO
Fk. A. Cogswell
A. Cogswell
Sersall
Callahan
Atlas
Postoffice
George Ball & Con
Crawford Co. Pa
Titusville
Peter Phillips
Wilson
John O’ Neill
Ohio River and Lake Erie Railroad Company
T. Struthers
Tmt
J.P. Jefferson
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Pleasant Township
Allegheny River
Brandy Run
R. Brown
Nathaniel Sill
C. J. Ross
Theo. Chase
the Home Mutual Life
Mee
D. G. Morse
Erie
Crawford
Venango
Forest
McKean Counties
Ghautauqua County
N.Y
Parmlee & Henrys
GEO. Ball & CO
Cassimere
Northwestern
Penn
Water St
Suspension Bridge
People's Shoe Store
J. H. Davis
Watson
Davis Block
Warren, Fa
John F. Davis
Warren Co
A. T. Hackney
Admr
Tmot
West Fifth Street
Fifth Streets
Water Streets
Water
Alconer
A.J. Hazeltine
A. H. McKelvy
W.A. Rankin
Lohmer, Steck, Decker
Bro's
Steinway, Weber and Chickering
Estey and Bridgeport Organs
Wilcox & White, Taylor & Forley
FOUCH
Inovif
F. O. Pierce & Co
F. O. Pierce
Southern
Gr States
H. A. Jamieson & CO
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