Warren area Republicans announce candidates for state offices
The committee announces C. C. Allen of Warren as candidate for Senator in the 48th district and Hon. C. Shortt of Sugar Grove for Senator, both pending Republican convention nominations. Thompson of Warren is named for the Legislature, subject to convention decision, and Hon. Henry Brace of Warren for the Legislature, also pending convention nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Allen, Esq
Warren
C. M. Shortt
Sugar Grove
Republican Co
Candidate slate announced for Warren County Associate Judge
The Republican County Committee announces Charles H Wiltst of Pine Grove J T Barker Esq of Bear Lake and Hon Paul W Brown of Farmington as candidates for Associate Judge at the next election subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. WiLtst
Pine Grove
J. T. Barker
Bear Lake
Warren County
Republican Co
Paul W. Brown
Farmington
Warren County Treasurer Candidate Chosen by Republican Convention
The county announces FRANK A. COGSWELL of Warren as a candidate for Treasurer of Warren county, pending the decision of the Republican County Convention.
Nutting Withdraws From Warren County Treasurer Race
W. P. Nutting of Clarendon withdraws from the county treasurer contest due to private business. The letter explains his withdrawal and expresses support for the ticket, leaving Frank Cogswell as the sole candidate. A second note from Nutting’s name and a manager’s card accompany the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Nutting
Clarendon
Frank Cogswell
Warren, Pa
J. A. Cadwallacer
A. Oil Co
Republican State Convention Calls Harrisburg Meeting
The Republican State Committee met in Harrisburg and set a convention for June 30. A five member committee including Hastings Albright Fox Acheson and Werthemer was appointed to revise party rules and adjust district representation to better reflect Republican strength against a larger Democratic share in Berks compared to Dauphin. Governor Leer's Virginia debt proclamation recalls a Virginian’s stance on repudiation and payment.
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Republican State Committee
Harrisburg
Col
D. H. Hastings
Centre
Adam Albright
Philadelphia
Cyrus T. Fox
Berks
E. F. Acheson
Washington
Emanuel Werthemer
Allegheny
Cooper
Berks County
Dauphin County
Fitznucu Leer
Virginia
Senate Passes Washington Territory Statehood Bill
The Senate approved the bill to admit Washington Territory as a state by 30 to 13 with Butler George Jones and Morgan voting in support from the Democrats joining Republicans. All Democrats voted no. The body adjourned at 1 30 until Monday. In England Gladstone faces mixed Liberal support for Irish policy.
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Washington Territory
Senate
Messrs
Butler
George
Jones
Ark
Morgan
Letter Says General Arthur Very Sick and Confined
A letter from General Arthur's son reports his father is critically ill and confined to his room since early February. It notes Bright's disease and that friends are anxious for his condition.
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General Arthur
Mr. Arthur
Bright
Ohio Tenth District seat decided in House ruling
After two days of debate the House rejected contestant Frank Hurd and confirmed incumbent Romeis in a 168 to 105 vote. The April 14 decision settles who holds the seat in Ohio's Tenth District.
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House of Representative
Ohio
House
Frank Hurd
Romeis
President McCoin backs likely passage of Gladstone measure
President McCoin who lived sixteen years in Ireland and supports Ulster Presbyterians believes Gladstone's measure or a similar one will pass. Senator Jones of Florida is absent from the Senate and attempting a pair in Detroit with limited success.
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McCoin
Ireland
Ulster Presbyterians
Mr. Gladstone
Jones
Florida
Senate
Detroit
War on New York Aldermen follows to Albany
The war on the New York Aldermen is being carried to Albany against the members who passed the 1884 bill. Bribery allegations are said to be ready for exposure. Cleveland has no influence with Congress, and Congress has no influence with Cleveland. It is described as a go as you please race. Oneida Market is praised as the ne plus ultra of markets.
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New York
Albany
Cleveland
Congress
Oneida
Walking to Health Across the Sea
An exchange argues Americans should walk more to match English habits. It claims English people walk and ride per habit, stay healthier, and suffer less dyspepsia and lassitude. The piece urges a general law to require daily walking to curb disease and boost vitality.
Democratic leaders urged to pull party from wilderness
The Louisville Courier Journal criticizes its own party as stuck in the wilderness four months after Congress convened. It argues Democratic leaders fail on pensions tariff reform education and various appropriations and notes divisions within the party over war tariffs postal telegraph and subsidies. It laments lack of clear direction and intelligent leadership.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Congress
Hennepin Canal
Schofield Takes Command at Governor's Island
Major-General John M. Schofield, in citizen dress, arrived at Governor's Island on April 14 and quietly assumed command of the Division of the Atlantic and the Department of the East. He was accompanied by aides de camp Capt. Joseph P. Sanger and 1st Lt. John Pitcher, and by his daughter.
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Schofield
John M. Schofield
Governor’s Island
Army
Remonstrance Upholds Deer Hounding Law in New York
The Forest and Stream prints the remonstrance against repealing New York deer hounding law. Hunters claim the act saved deer from extinction, noting deer before 1885 were scarce and hounding increases doe deaths, harming fawns. A vote by the Eastern New York Fish and Game Protective Association found 58 against hounding and 6 in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Eastern New York Fish and Game Protective Association
Resignation of Josefah Puritzer from Congress
Mr. Josefah Puritzer of the New York World resigns after four months in Congress citing newspaper duties as too demanding to allow congressional work. He states it is impossible to be in Washington and New York at once, questioning a man’s fitness for a country paper. The piece also notes a great reduction in sugar prices and mentions Theodore Messner.
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Josefah Puritzer
The
New York World
Congress
Washington
New York
Col Quay Bonds as State Treasurer with Noted Sureties
Col Quay filed his bond for state treasurer with sureties including George W Delamater Crawford Orange Noble Erie Wilson McCandless Joshua Rhoads Pittsburg William Lilley Carbon Smedley Darlington Chester William H Kern William H Kemble James M Manns William R Leeds Philadelphia. Bond approval faced county by county review under an old law but was approved in Philadelphia court.
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Col. Quay
George W. Delamater
Crawford
Orange Noble
Erie
Wilson M’candless
Joshua Rhoads
Pittsburg
Wm. Lilley
Carbon
Smedley Darlington
Chester
Wm. H. Kern
Wm. H. Kemble
James M’manes
Wm. R. Leeds
Philadelphia
Garland's decision allows Whiskey Ring reimport without tax
Attorney-General Garland issues a ruling permitting the Whiskey Ring to import ten million gallons of whisky previously exported to dodge taxes. The liquor will be brought back and entered into bond for a year without tax payment, a move critics call a public swindle aided by the Attorney-General.
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Garland
Nonpartisan Prohibition Wins Highlighted by Rhode Island and Maryland
The Rhode Island vote on a prohibition amendment and Maryland's passage of temperance text books in public schools show that nonpartisan campaigns, not third party efforts, drive success. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union aided both efforts, proving partisan separation essential for progress.
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Rhode Island
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Prohibition
Maryland
Maryland Temperance League
Women’s Chistian Temperance Union
N. Y. Tribune
Cabinet Weights and Physical Estimates Revealed
The cabinet totals about one ton and members’ weights are estimated. Manning weighs roughly 325 pounds, about 25 more than at his start in office. Lamar, Garland, Endicott, Vilas, and Whitney are described as tall, strong figures with weights around 175 to 200 pounds.
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Manning
Lamar
Garland
Endicott
Vilas
Whitney
Fire Insurance Dividends Declared for 1886
Leading fire insurers announce January 1 1886 dividends. Etna Hartford 18 percent American Newark 15 percent Broadway New York 13 percent Buffalo German 15 percent Continental New York 16 percent Fireman's Fund San Francisco 12 percent Franklin Philadelphia 20 percent. The list suggests stock in these companies as a strong household asset.
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Etna
Hartford
American
Newark
N. J
Broadway
New York
Buffalo-German
Continental
Fireman’s Fund
San Francisco
Franklin
Philadelphia
Demorest's May Issue Brings Notable Serial and Tales
The May number of Demorest's is very attractive. Mrs. Martins serial That Other Person is continued, with several excellent short tales included in the issue.
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Demorest
Jamestown Elects Mayor O F Price in Landslide Victory
Jamestown voters chose Hon. O. F. Price as mayor without opposition with a large caucus majority. Daniel Griswold and Jerome B. Fisher, both Republicans, won Supervisors seats. Aldermen elected include T. E. Grandin of Redstock Line and Conrad A. Hult of the Fenton Guards.
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Jamestown
O. F. Price
Daniel Griswold
Jerome B. Fisher
T. E. Grandin
Redstock
Conrad A. Hult
Fenton Guards
Mandrake Bitters Promise Quick Health Boost
Remedy advertisement from A. W. Merck praises Dr. Henry Baxter's Mandrake Bitters for dizziness loss of appetite and general malaise with a guarantee of satisfaction. A. A. Davis & Co offers a complete set of artist materials to ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baxter
A. W. Merck
A. A. Davis & Co
Governor dismisses officials over Soldiers' Orphans Schools abuse
Gov Pattison demanded Rev Higbee's resignation as State Superintendent and removed Inspector Sayres and Assistant Inspector Hutter after a personal inquiry found cruel neglect and insufficient living conditions for soldier orphans. Wagner appointed to fill Sayres's post while investigation seeks criminal action and potential clawback of funds.
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Harrissure
Pattison
R. E. Higbee
J. W. Sayres
E. E. Hutter
Gen
Louis Wagner
Philadelphia
Sayres
Cassidy
Govenor
Cyclone Hits St Cloud and Sauk Rapids In April Disaster
A terrible cyclone struck St Cloud and Sauk Rapids around 5 30 this afternoon causing many deaths and injuries. Minneapolis Mayor Ames received a distress telegram from St Cloud requesting aid and a special train with twelve physicians left at 6 00. Reports vary, but 40 or more fatalities and about 75 wounded are feared as officials rush to confirm the extent of the destruction.
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St. Paun
Minn
St. Cloud
Sauk Rapids
Ames
Minneapolis
Cyclone Toll Rises in Minnesota Storm Zone
Reports confirm 49 dead and about 200 injured at St Cloud Sauk Rapids and Rice Station with many missing as debris scatters widely. The storm crossed Jamestown through Minnesota into Wisconsin causing extensive property loss totaling tens of thousands of dollars in St Cloud and Sauk Rapids.
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St. Paul
St. Cloud
Sauk Rapids
Rice Station
Manitoba
Jamestown
Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Sr. Cloup
Minneapolis
Tragedian Relays Cleveland Portrait On Tour
Lawrence Barrett reports from Augusta Chronicle a rueful view of President Cleveland. He says Cleveland feels his task keenly, doubts from friends and attacks by enemies, and that only public support sustains him despite mistakes and relentless political scheming.
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Cleveland
Washineton
Lawrence Barrett
Augusta Chronicle
Washington
Assemblyman Platt reports Cleveland marriage news from Buffalo
Assemblyman Platt of Poughkeepsie returned from Buffalo where he chaired a committee investigation and was shown a letter from Mrs Folsom stating her daughter’s impending marriage to President Cleveland. Mrs Folsom and her daughter are currently in Genoa Italy.
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Arpany
Platt
Poughkeepsie
Buffalo
Cleveland
Folsom
Gould Denies Reports on Missouri Pacific Negotiations
New York April 14. Mr. Gould states there is no truth in morning reports claiming negotiations among Gould Hoxie and McDowell. He says the matter was handed to Mr. Hoxie by the Directors of the Missouri Pacific, who intend to keep it there, and notes the strike is a thing of the past.
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New York
Messrs
Gould
Hoxie
McDowell
Missouri Pacific
Tragic Gas Suffocation Claims Rooney Couple
In Erie on April 13 a newlywed couple Charles and Annie Rooney suffocated by gas from a leaky stove. Rooney was found violently insane. Annie Rooney died shortly after discovery with no others reported missing.
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Erie
Charles
Annie Rooney
Rooney
Sewer Pipe and Fire Clay Chimneys on Hand at Wo Spixner
Sewer pipe and fire clay chimneys available in large quantities at Wo Spixner, 234 Diamond Block, with constant stock ready for sale.
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Spixner’s
Ventilated Rubber Boots Sold at Cash Shoe Store
The Cash Shoe store of C. P. Norrhop offers ventilated rubber boots praised as the best in the world.
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Cash
C. P. Norrhrop
Grand Spring Display Promised by Local Store
We advertised last week with plans for a grand Spring display but slow arrivals delayed the event. The store invites customers to view new imports including colored dress fabrics, silks, shawls, wraps, buttons, trimmings, satins, and wash goods, promising competitive pricing and early-visit advantage.
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Warren
Carlier
Twelve more Aldermen Arrested in New York Franchise Scandal
Twelve more members of the New York Board of Aldermen were arrested and bailed today in a franchise corruption case. The arrests, made near their homes at breakfast, bring to all but seven the 1884 board under bond. The indictments name Charles B. Waite as the sole witness and allege a $20,000 payoff for a Broadway street railway franchise.
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New York
Grant
O’conner
Kenney
McLaughlin
DeLacy
Jersey
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Cuba
Rothman
Germany
Kirk
Jacline
Charles B. Waite
Breyport House
Jim” Richmond
Broadway
Administration Notice for Estate of George F. E. Ott
Letters of Administration on the estate of George F. E. Ott late of Warren Borough Warren County Pa deceased granted to the undersigned. Creditors and others indebted to said estate must pay promptly and those with claims must present them for settlement duly authentication.
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George FE. Ott
Warren
Warren County
J. F. Bartlett
Youngsville
Warren Co
Notice of Probate for J F Bartlett in Warren County
In the matter of the estate of J F Bartlett late of Youngsville Warren County Pennsylvania deceased the undersigned properly authenticated for probate requests follow up with the executor to settle debts and distribute assets according to law in the borough of Youngsville.
Appointment of Fire Warden to oversee borough fire safety
Ordinance appoints a Fire Warden for Youngsville Warren Pa to inspect fireplaces stoves chimneys gas fixtures and other fire receptacles. The Warden may instruct owners to fix hazards. noncompliance within ten days leads to a five dollar fine and possible compelled work charged to the delinquent with twenty percent added. Effective immediately after approval April 6 1886.
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Youngsville
Warren
Burgess and Council
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Warren Mail
Assembly
C. C. Thompson, Esq
Henry Brace
Frank A. Cogswell
Republican Co. Convention
W. P. Norrine
Orinion
England
Scotland
Theodore Messner
News OF the
Bell Bros
Betu Bros
Boodle Aldermen
George Ott
Admr
John A. Day
Youngsville, Pa
W.D. Kinnear, Burgess
W. F. Siaa
Orphan’s Court
M. Waters
Josephine E. Dennison
Isaac
Alden
Robt
Dennison
Borough of
WM. E. Rice
A. C. Stilson
Jane Burroughs
W. A. Gourley
Maggie Gourley
Mary A. Arters
Luther Green
W. B. Roberts
Sur
C. W. H. Verback
First Nat. Bank of Warren
J. A. Cadwallader
Warren Co. Hardware Company
L. Munn
S. B. Logan
J. G. Dale
Struthers, Wells & Co
Same
G. J. Lawson
David Dalrymple
J. G. Sanford
Gee
W. Green
Bonnie Bros
Chas
NOC
Wm. D. Brown
First Baptist Church of
Kinzua
F. L. Klock, Ch
Barry Hall
Wagner & Bess
John L Kerr
Madison Square Theatre Co
Madison Square Theatre
Rajah
L. G. Noyes’ Drug Store
Es Ary Hall
Wagner & Reis
John L. Kerr
MR. Frank Jones
America
Alice Montague
E. A. Locke
SS Perkins
Deacons
Deacon Craig
Zana
Anson Craig
Pughtown Farmers’ Band
L. G. Noyes
Pleasant
Warren Court House
J.M. Mead Farm
Conewango Tp
Dinsmoor & Cable
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Tidioute
Pennsylvania
Main Street
Allegheny River
Samuel McGuire
Said McGuire
Thomas Arters
R. C. Scott
Tidioute and Allegheny Oil Company
Oil Creek and
Kk. C. Scott
B.C. Hennig’s
McGuire
Arters
R. O C. Scott
J. L. Grandin
James
Celestia M. Scott
Reuben C. Scott
J. A. Stillman
Deerfield Township
County of
McCormick Tract
Hazeltine Tract
James Mill
B. W. Brook
E. E. James
Recorder’s
Joseph Hain
Florence M. Buck
Buck
Sheriff’s Office
Eldred Township
State of
Rome Township
Crawford County
Warren Road
William M., Hunter
J. W. Hunter
Thomas B. Kennedy
Ariana
Kennedy
R. A. Love
Norice
Sheriff's Office
Eyeres Farm
Tidioute, PA
Edwin Hill
Wyandottes
Plymouth Rocks
L. Noel
Hickory and
Water Sts
Ullman & Philpott Mfg. Co’s
William Spinner
Diamond Block
Apa
Orphans’ Court
Warren Borough
William Swanson
Elk
Henry Walker
Walker
Sarah F
James R. Morrison
Said
Said County
Jamestown Street
Said Swanson
J.C. Hamilton
Swanson
Elk Township
James Roy
Wm. Swanson
Glade Township
John Ward
Brokenstraw Township
N. P. Anderson
Spring Creek Township
Z. Jobes
South West Township
East Oil Creek Oil Co
Christine Swanson
Jas. O. Parmlee
C.t.a
Dec’d
Warren, Penn
Variety Hall
Steinbach
Ina Devlink
Ratling
Yanian
Karl
Pure Drugs
Een Ae
Champion Road Machine
Lindsey Bro’s
Riceville, PA
Pennock and Victor
Live Stock General Agency
John Sill & CO
John Sill
W.C. Allan
Snyder & Kitatina
Souhegan & Gregg
Wilson & Cresent
P. M
North Evans
WM. R. Frost
Erie Co
N. Y
Tarren Commercial College
New Hoffman Block
B. Munn
Jacob Keller
Second & Liberty Sts
Warken, PA
T. S. Messner 4
Wells & Noyes
Druses
Stu Rte
Mickory Street
T. W.mcnett
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