Warren Plan Approved By Erie Lincoln Club
The Erie Lincoln Club debated representation for the Republican State Convention and backed a Warren county plan. The proposed Congressional Conference would have eleven delegates with five for Erie, three for Warren, and three for Venango. The club urged empowering conferees to finalize nomination plans without further county committee action. General McCreary, Messrs Sisson Walling and Gunnison spoke before adoption.
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Lincoln Club
Erie
Congress
Warren County
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Erie County
Venango
M . Gunnison
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Messrs
Sisson
Walling
Gunnison
Cleveland Shoots Ducks In Maryland Jaunt
The article notes President Cleveland used a breechloader to shoot seven redheads from a cove in front of a skiff during a Maryland duck hunt. It adds a quip that he could be a better hunter than actor, and mentions possible honorary membership at the Warren Sportsmen's Club.
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Cleveland
Maryland
Pilsburg Times
Arthur
Warren Sportsmen’s Club
Possible Cabinet Change at Treasury Seen After Manning
The piece notes an impending Treasury Department shift if Manning resigns due to illness. Congressman Scott is named as a likely successor backed by Mr. Tilden and a Wall Street warning looms over his silver views. The President’s stance on Pennsylvania Democrats remains a factor in determining the final pick.
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Treasury Department
Manning
Scott
Tilden
Pennsylvania
Railroad clash endures as troops guard lines
disputes flare over control of a railway with dangerous tensions. At Fort Worth on Saturday casualties occurred on both sides and authorities fear further store trouble. Military forces are protecting a limited rail service amid ongoing negotiations.
Two Comets Bring Early Night Skies to Light
The Paris comet and the Barnard comet approach Earth's vicinity. If wise, they will visit Friday's to obtain a Fireside Lamp to light their journey. Paris will be about 12,000,000 miles away, Barnard farther and likely not naked eye visible without a lamp.
California Governor Appoints Hearst to Senate Seat
Gov Stoneman selects Mr Hearst a Democrat and mine owner to fill the late Senator Miller seat. Hearst has long been wealthy and well connected to western mining interests.
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Stoneman
California
Hearst
United States
Miller
Senator Cantom Proposes Lincoln Monument Fund Bill
Senator Cantom introduces in the Senate a measure to appropriate 500000 dollars for the erection in Washington of a monument with statuary honoring the late Abraham Lincoln and his public services.
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Cantom
Senate
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Cleveland Aims to Preserve Garlands Theory of Public Trust
President Cleveland has no summer plans beyond implementing his aim to retain Gar land and enforce the concept that public office is a public trust. The statement underlines his focus on governance over leisure and his commitment to public service principles.
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Cleveland
Garland
State official signals calls for committee and June convention
State official indicates plans to convene the State Committee around April 10 and to hold the State Convention on the second Wednesday in June. The statements suggest upcoming organizational steps and scheduling for party activities.
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Coharrman Coorer
State Committee
Ex Senator McDonald Questions 1884 Democratic Victory
Former Senator Joe McDonald who visited Washington concludes that the Democratic party is not certain they won a victory in 1884, casting doubt on the otherwise favorable outcome.
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Joe McDonald
Washington
River and Harbor Committee OKs $110,000 for Allegheny and Erie
The Tur Committee on Rivers and Harbors reports an appropriation totaling 110000 dollars for the Allegheny River project and Erie harbor. funds slated to advance harbor improvements and river works.
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Tur Committee On
Allegheny River
Erie Harbor
Knights of Labor Founded in Philadelphia in 1869
The New York Journal traces the Knights of Labor origins to Thanksgiving 1869 in Philadelphia founded by Uriah Stephens. It formed local assembly No. 1, grew through trades, and expanded nationally by 1882 with a general assembly in Reading, Pa.
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New York Journal
Philadelphia
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Stephens
Reading
General Assembly
Mr. Stephens
Charles H. Litchman
Marblehead
Mass
Strikes Across the Nation Leave Many Out of Work
The Chicago Inter Ocean estimates 51,000 workers east of the Rockies are striking, with wage loss supporting about 150,000 dependents. Daily earnings about 1.25 dollars mean nearly 2 million dollars in monthly losses, affecting both strikers and many indirect nonparticipants in St. Louis, Kansas City and rail hubs. Masters Powderly and Chief Arthur urge limiting strikes and boycotts to seek fair treatment, noting long recovery ahead.
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Chicago Inter- Ocean
United States
Rocky Mountains
Thacea Danandant Paantha Atwilka
St. Louis
Kansas City
Powderly
Arthur
Advice on Saddle Horses and Healthful Living
A New York paper notes rising demand for saddle horses and offers practical counsel. It urges readers able to spend a dollar daily on social treats to instead invest six months in riding and fresh air, praising sobriety and the health benefits of outdoor exercise.
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New York
New York Law Lets English Sparrow Be Killed Year Round
Legislature passes a bill protecting song birds but permits killing of the English sparrow at any season. The piece notes the sparrow’s plight and questions its place in the state’s avian world.
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New York
Inspection reports on Soldiers' Orphan Schools
Harrisburg dispatch notes inspection reports for 1883 84 and 85 show Inspector Sayers visited a number of schools once yearly while Mrs Hutter visited twice annually The department regulations require each inspector to review at least once every three months The Governor will soon announce results of extended investigations into school conditions and finances
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Department of Soldiers
Sayers
Hutter
Powderly Teaches Knights of Labor to Seek Dignity
The Pittsburg Times quotes Mr. Powderly saying the Knights of Labor were not created for strikes or boycotts but to promote the dignity and material interests of labor through amicable relations with capital and balanced justice. Powderly praised as a great teacher and Grand Master.
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Pittsburg
Democratic reform and graft in Indiana politics
Indiana politics see Democratic reform under fire as Postmaster General Vilas cites offensive partisanship while editors of Democratic papers gain offices. Critics claim administrations appoint rascals and thieves, with John B Stahl and the Indianapolis Sentinel urging a halt to unworthy appointments. Senator Harrison exposes reform flaws.
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Vilas
John B. Stahl
Indianapolis Sentinel
Washington
Harrison
Washington health woes blamed on overwork and rich living
The Pittsburg Times argues that sleepless schedules and heavy meals耗 in Washington cause illness among politicians. It cautions that temperate habits, early bed, vigorous exercise, and regular routines keep leaders healthier than lengthy carriage rides and late nights.
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the Times
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Senate clash over civil service reform and partisan removals
Washington reports a Senate clash as Ingalls and Harrison rail against the administrations use of removals and appointments. They accuse Postmaster General Vilas of secret charges and denying accused officials their right to copy charges. Payne is silenced in countering Ingalls. The piece also notes the Chautauquan April issue with parliamentary practice and summer programs.
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Oil Boom Transforms Grand Valley Town Life
Grand Valley reports a surge in oil activity with new pumps planned by Standard at Babbitt's mills and Selkirk. Farmsteads fill with boarders as rig timbers rise, roads suffer, and land deals surge including notable sales of the Omri Godwell and Campbell farms. Local businesses expand, a baseball club forms, and merchants promote a premium atlas via Wood Bros. store.
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Holman
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Selkirk
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Jay P. Merkcle
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Henry Newkirk
Grand Valley Hotel
J. N. Geroe
Maultby
Warren
Peck
Anson Thompson
Keene
F. R
April Fools and Oil Field News Mix In Small Town
Local notes report April fool jokes among the boys while oil firms Nutting & Co and Columbia Oil Co pursue wells on Baldwinsperger, Weaver, Grand Valley, Clarendon, and Roger Mooney farms. Quiet illnesses, a death, a maple festival, and community updates fill the week as residents move homes and return to work.
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F. P. Hue
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D. Ridelsperger
Weaver Tract
A. J. Armagast
Grand Valley
Hue & Gerould
Clarendon Field
Columbia Oil Co
J. A. Bell
W. Critchlow
Charles Baldensperger
Lena Ridelsperger
Schimelfeng
Patrick McCune
Charles Thames
Warren
J. W. Stearns
Harry Norris
White & Co
Hue
Rev. Webster
J. E. Wheeler
M. Glisty
Irvineton
Pearl Olney
John Quinn
Peter
Will
Mike
Philip Wheeler
Plymouth Rock Chicks
Edward Schimelfeng
Temperance Union Meeting and Local Notices
April 5 report notes Mrs. March unable to keep an appointment for Bible Readings due to health. Next Temperance Union gathering at the Church on Friday April 9 with Rev H M Burns expected to lecture. Bridge decision over creek opposite W D Munger’s stands. Apple tree blown down. replaced by a maple. Miss Morrison begins Summer term today. Gas pipe teams traveled through Saturday. J W Phillis and wife visited Corry. John Smalliman homebound with severe lung cold. Teacher meetings moved to Thursday evenings after prayer meeting. Faith.
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Corry
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April 2 Community Notes Show Farm Change and Local Happenings
Orland Hayes rents farm to Ed Weaver and moves to the village house, health poor. Charlie Washburn shot a large otter recently. Church Social at Ed Mudge's tonight. G D Bates ill. Board and shingle mills active. Maple sugar production up. sugar parties and progressive euchre planned. Mud blocks news circulation. Mooses.
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Orland Hayes
Ed. Weaver
Charlie Washburn
Ed. Mudge
G. D. Bates
Town's Oil Well Duster After Big Crowd Turnout
In Clarendon area a 2025 foot deep oil well failed to yield as crowds gathered April 1 for a test shot. Driller and tool-dresser fainted on the derrick floor and were attended. the well remains a duster. Friday the Y S S C plans Lane's Hall entertainment with two plays and a dance for a benefit.
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Clarendon
Lane’s
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Local notices and social updates from Youngsville
Willie and Darius Jackson visiting parents from Meadville and Erie. W.S. McKinney and John Wade leaving for the West. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Colt depart for Kansas. Harry Mead of Corydon in town. Ed. Alexander from Warren. Ward Alger building opposite the billiard saloon. Maggie Day from Warren visiting during vacation. Dora Jackson leaving Sugar Grove Seminary for private elocution lessons in Jamestown. Rev. White of Sugar Grove preached at M. E. Church. Prof. A. B. Miller of Warren in town. Postmaster opens first class news stand. Frank Siggins takes life insurance. may report for Sunday World. Ledger notes no fatality last Tuesday. Reward for knowledge of a letter reduced to cigars. Temperance note urges support for license or no license. future hinges on one name. A. J. M. (ae)
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Erie
W.S. McKinney
John Wade
West
J. C. Colt
Kansas
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Corydon
Ed. Alexander
Warren
Ward Alger
Maggie Day
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Public concerns mix debt drop and pensions in March
March saw a $14 087 884 drop in public debt amid talks of a pension for Gen Hancock’s widow. Other items note anniversaries, floods in Alabama, a Key West fire, and reformist stances on Sunday observance. Numerous mentions of notable figures and political snubs fill the column.
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Paradox in Hilands Murder Case Sparks Legal Debate
The Hilands case in Mercer county highlights a legal paradox as the Commonwealth shifts from proving murder to involuntary manslaughter while the defense contends for murder. A guilty verdict would mean conviction for murder, yet an accidental finding could trigger penitentiary likely only if the Supreme Court does not intervene. The defendant was previously found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to two years. The notice also mentions Masonry moves and local church meetings in Mercer with Warren representation.
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Mercer County
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Supreme Court
Administrator's Notice for J F Bartlett Estate
The state administration for the estate of J F Bartlett of Youngsville Warren County Pa announces appointment of the administrator. Creditors must pay promptly and all claims or demands against the estate must be presented to the undersigned for settlement.
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J. F. Bartlett
Youngsville
Warren Co
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