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Marr
Philadelphia Press
United States
Mail
Warren County
Herbert J. Jenkins
Chattanooga
Pittsburg
Union
Europe
Our Ticket Shows Unopposed Races and Endorsements
The article praises recent primary results with broad support for Col. Watson for Congress and for Sheriff candidate Fuellhart, noting no opposition except in that race. It also commends Col. Watson’s experience, Assembly candidates C. C. Thompson and Arird, delegate Cumings, Brace for State Convention, and Garcelon and Green as Warren Academy trustees.
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Col. Watson
Congress
Allen
Fuellhart
Mr. Allen
C. C. Thompson
Assembly
Brace
Harrisburg
Arird
Cumings
P. M. Garcelon
S. Green
Warren Academy
Depew Declines Presidential Bid Yet Opens Door
In a World interview Chauncey M Depew says he is not a candidate for the Presidential nomination and does not desire to be He would announce himself if he were a candidate He credits Blaine with a sincere withdrawal letter The Buffalo Express promotes Sheridan but finds little support Ohio Republican conventions back Senator Sherman for President
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Chauncey M. Depew
Mr. Depew
Blaine
Chicago
The
Buffalo Express
Gen. Sheridan
Ohio
Senator Sherman
Political slate and delegate picks for congressional district
The report lists E. W. Smiley carrying the district for Congress with delegates Henry F. James, R. Colbert, E. E. Clapp, E. Spinner and Elmer E. Sloan. C. W. Mackey is chosen delegate to the Presidential Convention. Chas. E. Taylor seeks reelect as Judge, F. W. Hayes and O. P. Morrow as Assembly candidates, and F. L. Kahle for District Attorney. McKean backs Emery for Congress. Cameron has no candidates. Ward, a congressman, says he will not seek reelection, boosting Col. Watson’s district chances.
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E. W. Smiley
Congress
Henry F. James
R. Colbert
E. E. Clapp
E. Spinner
Elmer E. Sloan
C. W. Mackey, Esq
Chas. E. Taylor
F. W. Hayes
O. P. Morrow
F. L. Kahle
McKean
Emery
Tariff bill opposition noted by Congressman Patton
The report credits Congressman John Patton for the minority critique of the Mills Tariff bill. It calls the point clinching. A weather note reports ice half an inch thick in Staunton Virginia last Thursday night and frost nipped peach buds.
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John Patton
Staunton
Constitution of the Republican League of Pennsylvania
The document outlines the League named The Republican League of the State of Pennsylvania. It sets aims to form and unite Republican clubs, defines eligible clubs, roles, and terms, and details convention, executive committee, funding, officer bonds, admission rules, neutrality toward candidates, and amendment procedures. It governs meetings, quorum, rules, and notice requirements.
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League
Republican League
Pennsylvania
Executive Committee
Windy Kansas Brings Rain After Long Drought
Ex Dorapo Kansas letter reports twenty two hours of heavy rain, hoping for better times after two years of pests and drought. Farmers sell or mortgage land, some plan to move East to see Wives’ kin. Corn nearly all planted, potatoes and gardens up. Signed H Barron.
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Dorapo
Kas
Kansas
H. Barron
Prohibition a Failure in Maine Predicts Repeal
A New York World correspondent in Maine says the prohibitory liquor law has failed and predicts repeal within three years. He cites Neal Dow’s mayoralty defeat in Portland as evidence, with clergymen, business leaders and farmers favoring a high license law as saloons continue to traffic freely. The ease of obtaining a drink depends on sheriff enforcement.
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Maine
New York World
Neal Dow
Portland
Geology talk on natural gas and national politics
Dr Julius F Pohlman spoke on The Geology of Natural Gas noting gas discoveries across many states and predicting a 15 to 25 year supply. The Rhode Island protection debate and parade of party gains reflect a looming national issue as key states shift toward protection or free trade.
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Julius F. Pohlman
Society of Natural Sciences
Pensylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Dakota
Iowa
Utah
California
Kansas
Colorado
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Alabama
New York
Buffalo Courier
Rhode Island
Pittsburg
Early Spring Weather May Boost Grain, Livestock Condition
April statistics to the Department of Agriculture show overall poor conditions for winter grain and farm animals. Spring is late and late-grown crops are small, but favorable weather could improve outcomes. Farm animals are reported in comparatively good shape.
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Department of Agriculture
Republican readers urged to subscribe to Mail and Phila Weekly Press
An urging note promotes every Republican to take the Mail and Philadelphia Weekly Press for a price of 1.75 dollars. The appeal stresses broad circulation and sustained political information.
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Mail
Phila
Diverse items touch politics culture and travel in late 19th century era
A Denver News note highlights a nine day House direct tax deadlock and quick adjournment, while Bradstreet reports improved business. Other items mention Sherwin’s death, Burlington strike losses, rising Catholic Baptist ministry figures, Washington statue drive, and foreign potato imports into New York. Also notes include Gen Crook and others’ postings, a Cleveland marriage and multiple wives, and a publisher praising home papers as a local history record.
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United States
Denver News
House of Representatives
Bradstreet
America
France
Washington
New York
Crook
San Francisco
Governor's Island
Wm. Brown
Cleveland
Robertson
Detroit
Gen. Sherman
Grant
Longstreet
Mosby
Gordon
Buckner
Lee
Warning on Lime and Alum in Baking Powders
Consumers are warned that alum and lime baking powders are adulterated and harmful. Manufacturers conceal their composition while claiming purity, with Royal Baking Powder cited as practically the only safe option. Officials report high lime and alum levels in many brands and urge stopping production of these dangerous products.
Temperance notes from Orr County and beyond in 1880s report
Orr County President Mrs. L. D. Wetmore travels through Nor folk to Bradford to attend Erie Presbytery and supervises temperance work. Reports on the Missionary Society, county efforts, Kansas votes, and a map project by Mrs. D. I. Ball and Mr. Hal Cobham. Also covers local meetings, education on narcotics, and reflections on Chattanooga’s growth and cosmopolitan society.
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Orr
L. D. Wetmore
Warren
Norfolk
Bradford
Erie Presbytery
Woman’s Presbyterial Missionary Society
A. B. Miller
I. N. Taylor
Erie County
Warren Union
D. I. Ball
Pennsylvania
Lifeless in Blizzard Aftermath Sums Roscor Conxaine
Roscor Conxaine lingers between life and death after exposure in a great blizzard. He remains unconscious most of the time with probable death. Late reports say he shows slight improvement.
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Roscor Conxaine
Debt payment etiquette in business times
The passage argues that no one should object to paying debts and notes that bill collectors press for payment with insistence. It emphasizes that reputable merchants accept such bills as a rightful duty and should settle amounts promptly to avoid penalties.
High License Proves Effective in Philadelphia Saloons
The Cleveland Leader notes Philadelphia’s high license law sharply cutting saloons from 2163 to 597, boosting revenue and enforcement. It argues high license is practical, with tax collection creating detection, unlike Prohibition where violations remain hidden and revenue is absent. The piece ends noting a subscription offer for the Philadelphia Weekly Press and Mail.
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Warren Mail
Lewis F. Watson
Henry Fuellhart
Tidi
Spring Creek
Sterling Green
Kinzua
Venango County
V. Ware
Wall Street
Lancaster
Wm. F. Sherwin
Boston
Burlington Road
Law
Temperance Department
Power
Thorrn
Armstrong County
Huntingdon County
Philadelphia
Judge Fell
Diamond Block
Providence
Springpale Borough
Allegany County
Springfield
Missouri
St. Louis
Devil Fish
Hugo
C. R. Henry
Philadelphia Weekly Press
G. B. Webber
Borough of
Columbus
Penn
Curtis D. Webber
Corry
Erie Co
John C., Edmondson, JR
Titusville
Crawford Co
Nancy A. Bates
Aaron Bates
Admr
Spertesemts
Keystone
Clothiers
Tailors
Morce Bro
Warren, PA
August Morce
Optician
Cohn B. Cable
E District
Cable Brother
Traveler’s Insurance CO
Hartford, Conn
Life and Accident Insurance
Hoffman Block
Warren Savings Bank
Sugar Grove
Chandler's Valley
First National Bank of
Benjamin Ellis
Chandler
Val- da
Frewsburg
Yhautauqua County
N. Y
First National Bank
Coldren
Penn’a
Hibbard
Asbestos
Coldren & Weaver, Building & Loan Association Rooms
Silk Department
New India
YEDDO
Sarah Silks
Mail Order Department
Boggs &Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Penns A
Arch St
Philo
Gro
Cery
R. Ward
West Water Street
Warren, FP
M. Beecher
Cashier
England
Ireland
Scotland
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
P&e
New
P. Railroad
Srecher
Jacob Keller
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
Kopf & Henry
T.S. Messner & CO
T. H. Bines
Stoneham, Pa
F. W. Cook
Farmington Coal CO
Leeper, Clarion Co
I. Mines
Tylersburg Station
Ding R Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
P. Greenland
Chas. Dinsmoor
Glade Township
Loren Gould
Conneaut, Ohio
Carpenter
E. P. Carpenter Co
Brattleboro, Wt
D. G. Curtis
Sterling, Packard and
Alleger Organs
Ludlow, PA
J. Daviant
Variety Hall
Struthers
Iron Works
F’a
Struthers, Wells & CO
Oisdom
Parshall & Sill
G. W. Sill
E. W. Parshall
General Agents
James Broder
Allegany Fields
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
David L. Gerould
M. Waters
P. Johnson
Henry
H. A. Jamieson
V. Davis
W.D. Brown
A. Hertzel
Geo. N. Parmlee
A.T. Scofield
U. S
W.A. Scranton
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