Democratic Nominations Stir Harrisburg Caucus
The Harrisburg Democratic convention nominated Joseph Powell of Bradford County for State Treasurer and Robert Taggart of Warren County for Auditor General. The event exposed tensions with Cassidy Pattison and the Harrity bid, while Hoadley faced a costly accusation about Foster’s informer in a later dispute.
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Bob” Pattison
Jim” Gordon
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Pardon Board
Noted New Hampshire Leader Austin Pike Seized in Political Shift
Austin F. Pike, 64, prominent lawyer and long-time public servant, has been taken in a political realignment. He served five terms in the New Hampshire House, two as Speaker, two as State Senator with one term as president, and was a Forty third Congress member. He chaired the Republican State Committee twice and backed Fremont in 1856.
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New Hampshire
Fremont
Hotel Envelopes Find Path to Dead Letter Office
A note explains letters mailed from hotels go to the dead letter office after failure to reach recipients despite a ten day return notice. It advises guests to insert their own name when using hotel envelopes to ensure return if undelivered.
July Debt Reduction Boosts Treasury Gold and Silver Reserves
The July drop in national debt totaled 8 million dollars with 3 million paid as accrued interest and 5 million added to cash. Gold coin and bullion in the treasury reach 203 million, a record, while silver dollars amount to 113 million, weighing 5,000 tons and sufficient to load a ship.
Personal crisis reports rise mid June average six daily
The report notes an average of six personal crisis daily since mid June. It excludes cases from unidentified causes and other risky behaviors blamed on a elusive Providence.
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Silver dollar disposal puzzles vault capacity nationwide
The United States faces a storage squeeze as silver dollars pile up in vaults and sub-treasuries. July public debt drops by 7.9 million, hinting at a 90 million annual surplus, while Ischia’s earthquake toll rises to at least 5 000 with a volcanic eruption following the quake.
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Lunds
Telegraphers Hit Passover Pause Amid Extended Strike
Telegraphers enter the third week of their strike as projects gain momentum for success. Massachusetts lawmakers adjourn after a 206 day session, the longest in state history.
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Massachusetts
Hemlock Bark Harvest Threatens U S Forests
The Shoe and Leather Dealer estimates US hemlock bark use for tanning at 1.175 million cords yearly. At eight cords per acre this destroys 146875 acres of forest annually, and at 1500 feet of lumber per cord it means 1.7625 billion board feet of lumber lost. Much timber is felled for bark and left to rot due to market distance, raising questions about hemlock’s future and substitutes.
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United States
Grand Army Appointment Commander Beath Chosen at Denver Encampment
The Grand Army Post celebrates the election of Robt B Beath as commander at the national encampment in Denver. Beath, longtime adjutant of the Pennsylvania department, authored much of the ritual and notable services. He selects J M Vanderslice of Philadelphia as quartermaster. both have led the Pennsylvania department.
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Robt. B. Beath
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Philadelphia
Beath
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Philadelfia
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Soldiers Orphans Schools in Pennsylvania Extended to 1890
The closing time for the Soldiers' Orphans' Schools in Pennsylvania has been extended to 1890. Admissions depend on whether the father is deceased or living but disabled, with proof tying health or death to war service. A strict, uniform application form with required blanks must be completed.
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Sunday Train Ban Proves Profitable for Railroad
Two months after President Young ordered Sunday trains halted except mail cars on the Louisville New Albany and Chicago line, the period proved the most prosperous in the railroad’s history. June business and aggregate earnings were reported as the largest on record, challenging the view that Sunday suspension harms profits and requiring nationwide unity to abandon Sunday work.
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Young
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago
Minnesota Democrats Declare Honest Platform on River and Harbor
The Minnesota Democrats, not expecting to elect anyone, spoke plainly at a recent convention. They adopted a tariff for revenue only and opposed prohibition, supporting River and Harbor measures with no hesitation or wry faces.
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Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Postmaster Gresham Tightens Postal Rules
Postmaster General Gresham, known for strict oversight, issued an earlier order requiring postmasters to stay on duty without his consent and a later rule barring postal clerks from reading others papers. The question now is how these mandates will affect rural postmasters who rely on local papers.
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Free trial bottle offered for cough and lung ailments
L. G. Noyes, a Druggist, offers a free trial bottle of Dr.Losankos Cough and Lung Syrup to all sufferers of coughs colds asthma consumption or any lung ailment to test its effects.
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Dr. Losanko
Superior Cathartic Water Marketed for Digestive Ailments
A vintage remedy claim describes a water cure labeled as cathartic and alterative for dyspepsia constipation and liver ailments. The usual dose is one glass before breakfast. Sold by High Rock Spine Company Saratoga Springs NY and L G Noyes Warren PA.
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High Rock Spine Company
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
L. G. Noyes
Warren, Pa
Mineral resources of the United States as reported for 1882 and early 1883
The United States Geological Survey details coal and iron outputs for 1882 including 31,358,264 tons of Pennsylvania anthracite and 60,861,190 tons of other coal, iron ore and steel values, coke and charcoal usage, limestone flux, and the first six months of 1883. Pennsylvania and New York crude petroleum in 1882 totaled 30,053,500 barrels with California adding about 70,000 barrels.
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United States Geological Survey
United States
Pennsylvania
New York
California
Noted gamblers blamed for theft and sham charity described
A critique decries sensational verdicts against coroners juries and exposes how affluent swindlers profit from victims. It denounces fake philanthropy by gamblers who donate tiny sums to churches and hospitals yet retain vast wealth, warning such acts fail to cleanse their sins.
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Evie Observer
Washington Post Notes Cautious Democratic Victory Margin
The Washington Post reflects on the party's position this year, noting Democrats should be content with smaller majorities than the 1882 tidal wave but sees a clear gap between overwhelming triumphs and merely satisfactory wins.
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Washington Post
Exposition Opens Amid Citywide Holiday Euphoria
Louisville observed a general holiday as crowds swarmed the streets and packed the Exposition building to capacity. President Dupont welcomed President Arthur in a ceremonial speech and started the machinery to declare the Exposition open amid wild cheers before the President’s departure for Chicago.
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Spring and Summer Clothing by Jacob Keller the Tailor
Jacob Keller the Tailor offers an extensive stock of imported and domestic cloths in Spring and Summer styles. He provides dress and business suits, Spring overcoats, and well fitting pants with low prices and warranty of fit. His rooms are on the second story at Second and Liberty streets, Warren, Pa. Jones & Laurie of Yankeebush have bought a Russell Co steam thresher with grass seed cleaner and straw carrier, plus improvements, for prompt low-rate service. P. O. address Warren.
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Liberty Streets
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Jones & Laurie
Yankeebush
Russell & Co
P. O
Moments of note from the coast to the pillar of states
reports from Washington recount a stone thrown at the presidential carriage near Louisville drawing attention to safety concerns during Arthur's journey. American tourism to Europe remains high with travelers spending about 100 million dollars annually. The dialogue recalls Capt Ericson celebrating his eightieth birthday and Murphy's fatal swim challenge alongside Webb at Niagara. Cited horse liniment and Teaberry toothpaste ads appear amid other fragments.
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