Judicial apportionment bill sparks criticism of reform effort
Governor Pattison signed a costly apportionment bill raising statewide judges from 74 to 80, amid charges of gerrymandering and self interest. The piece allocates districts by population, with Warren Forest and others grouped oddly, while critics call for veto to curb expense. The article also notes Senate re-elections and shifts in party strength and key figures like Wilson and Windom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judicial
Pattison
Hall
Elk
Clinton
Cameron
Warren
Forest
Brown
Wyoming
Sullivan
York
Chester
Montgomery
McKean
Potter
Dauphin
Lebanon
Sinking Fund Action and Presidential Praise
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Sinking Fund Commission directed the State Treasurer to invest 1 750 000 in State or United States bonds with restrictions on maturities. A withdrawal plan of 200 000 monthly was adopted to absorb funds, while President Arthur receives broad praise for his steady leadership and favorable nationwide judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Sinking Fund Commission
United States
Bailey
Commonwealth
Stenger
Leuion
Stenger’s
Bailey and Lemon
Army reform urged to end West Point hazing outrages
The writer supports strict enforcement of army regulations to purge officers who gamble and duplicate pay, and cadets who despise plebes. They condemn continual hazing and aristocratic outrages at West Point as a disgrace, hoping the Secretary can root out these wrongs, even through summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Iowa Governor Candidate Advocates Saloons Everywhere
Democratic candidate Juper Kyxxe stirred the Iowa party by declaring in a recent speech that he favors a saloon on every hill top, in every village, and at every crossroad, adding that the more public the better. The remark echoing similar Ohio debates drew sharp response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juper Kyxxe
Iowa
Hoadly
Ohio
Governor Pattison Trips Fishing at Atlantic City
Gov Pattison stayed in Atlantic City for a time and ventured out alone in a small boat to test the bite. He claims to have caught fifty weak fish twenty flounders and several king fish in one hour though the day was not a good one for fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anxp
Pattison
Atlantic City
Governor Cleveland Heads to North Woods for 3 Week Vacation
New York Governor Cleveland departs for a three week rest in the North Woods. He plans fishing and rustic retreat in the Rockies region and far northern New York countryside as a break from public duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awnp
Cleveland
New York
North Woods
Rockies
Knott Wins Kentucky Governorship by Large Margin
J. Proctor Knott was elected Governor of Kentucky by Democrats last week by a 40,000 to 50,600 majority. The margin is sizable but not unusually large and will serve as a political mandate.
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Senate
Garland
Beck
Morgan
Lamar
Saulsbury
McPherson
Ransom
Butler
Coke
Harris
Frye
Plumb
Anthony
Hoar
Tabor
Colorado
McDill
Iowa
Ferry
Windom
Saunders
James F. Wilson
House of Representatives
Minnesota
Ture
Holland
J. Proctor Knott
Kentucky
Hayes Pursues Temperance Work in Ohio Senate Prospects
Former President Hayes travels in Ohio to advocate temperance policies while remaining viewed as a strong candidate for the United States Senate. His activity signals enduring political clout as campaigns progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Ohio
United States Senate
Mormons Carry Utah Democrats Sweep Kentucky Dutch Scoop Holland
The report notes a Utah Mormon win, a Kentucky Democratic landslide, and the Dutch overcoming in Holland, signaling shifting political tides and regional momentum across multiple areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Kentucky
Holland
Liquor License Laws Reduce Saloons in Midwest
Bids to solve liquor issues fail in the West while Ohio’s Scott law boosts revenue and satisfies temperance advocates. In 1888, 508 of 1,664 saloons closed in 19 of 88 counties. remaining pay licenses of 200 dollars or 100 for beer. Illinois high license acts demand 500 and 150, expected to yield similar results. In Des Moines Iowa one third of saloons closed. 61 left pay 15,250 quarterly, about 61,000 annually, boosting city revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Ohio
Iowa
Des Moines
Sullivan Beats Slade in Glove Match in New York
Sullivan the Boston champion bruiser defeated Slade in a three round bout before ten to fifteen thousand spectators in New York. Gate money reached about $16,000 with Sullivan earning 65 percent and Slade 35 percent. The writer notes the continued profitability of the brutal sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Bruiser
Boston
Slade
New York
Political Points and Democratic Critique from State Press
The Norristown Herald notes a Pennsylvania Democrats ticket of a soldier and a national bank president, mocks an undertakers convention misread, and cites reform as preserving Dems in office. It criticizes Pattison era spending, calls for economy, and highlights a $175,000 do nothing extra session expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
National Bank
Pattison
Norristown Herald
Western Union Telegraphs Dominant With Vast Network
The Western Union Company operates over 130000 miles of telegraph lines and more than 375000 miles of wire, enough to circle the world 15 times. It has 12000 offices, sent 38 million messages last year, with 1882 receipts of 17114166 and profits above 7000000. Capital stock stands at 80000000, with eight Atlantic cables under exclusive contracts with international lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Company
Western Union
International Cable
Atlantic
Mutual Union Company
American Rapid
Baltimore & Ohio
Postal Telegraph Company
Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph
Cleveland Leader
Legal Case Docket Entries Listing Parties
A list of civil actions including Paulie versus Sauie Frank Palmeter versus Jay White Ami Smith versus John Cooney Ann Cobham versus John G Grindley and others Darius Mead versus A Anderson Wm Pero by next friend versus John Mclinty et al John Riwa Jr versus N C Clark et al J A Brechwoldt versus Levi Pierce Nancy Eddy right of versus Ebenezer Collins Henry Stoneburg versus B P W R R Co Bana ae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulie
Sauie
Frank Palmeter
Jay White
Ami Smith
John Cooney
Ann Cobham
John G. Grindley
Darius Mead
A. Anderson
Wm. Pero
John MclIntyre
John Riwa, Jr
N. C. Clark
J. A. Brechwoldt
Levi Pierce
Nancy Eddy
Governor Gordon Cannot Compel Legislature on Apportionment
The piece argues Senator Gordon overstates executive power claiming the Governor can compel passage of apportionment bills. It states the Governor lacks constitutional authority to force the General Assembly and can only recommend or convene an extra session, with responsibility resting on the legislature if they refuse to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Senate
Pittsburg Gazette
General Assembly
Virginia Democrats Endorse Ma hone Platform Saddens Courier
The Louisville Courier-Journal says Virginia Democrats erred in backing Mahone's debt plan and predicts the state will tilt to the Republican candidate for president in 1884, offering consolation in the anticipated loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Virginia
Mahone
President’s western tour via Green River to Fort Washakee
The President and party left Green River station on the Union Pacific at 7 AM after a Sunday stop. They traveled in three spring wagons drawn by Missouri mules, covering 101 miles to Camp Lord on the Sweetwater, enjoyed by a mountain landscape and antelope and sage hens along the sagebrush country. The journey continued toward Fort Washakee the next morning after a hearty breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Roughing
Camp Lord
Sweetwater
Captain Lord
Cheyenne
Fort Washakee
Dr Bosanko Pile Remedy Offered by L G Noyes
A local ad notes Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy as an absolute cure for piles and skin ailments. It is sold by L G Noyes the Druggist for 50 cents, with emphasis on relief for sufferers during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Noyes
Dr. Bosanko
Sheriff Sale Exposes Property In Mead Township Warren County
Sundry writs issued from Warren County Court of Common Pleas lead to public sale at Warren Court House on August 20 1883 at 2 PM. Property includes 33 acres in Mead Township with an oil well rigs tanks tubing and extensive equipment tied to Albert Ottman Patrick Conners and Cook Brothers. The sale will settle claims of George W Cook and S M Cook.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Warren
Mead Township
Arren County
Pennsylvania
H. B. Porter
Thos. Dorsey
Patrick Dorsey
Albert Ottman
Patrick Conners
Ottman
Judge Ottman
George W. Cook
8. M. Cook
Cook Brothers
Geo. W. Cook
S. M. Cook
Cook Brother
Court of of Common Pleas
Sugar Grove
County of
State of
Youngsville
Pardon Hazeltine
William Willson
Wilson's
Magnus Haltberg
Said Haltberg
J. M. Fiddier
John Brooks
James Wade
J. H. Nichols
D. D. Hazeltine
C. Hazeltine
Hardin Hazeltine
A. C. Blodget
Exponas
Towit
Cherry Grove Township
Grace and Book
Prudence Ann Titus
A. J. Brown
W.P. Book
E. A. Allen
Main Street
Shaw Hotel
Said Street
Samuel Grandin
Grandin
Allegheny River
Shaw
James B. Jennings
Tidioute Borough
H. Evans
Evans
Frank Williams
Recorder's
Tidioule
Veter P. Garnet
Warren and Franklin
Shaw’s
P. Garret
AxLso
Triumph Township
Deerfield Township
New London Oil Company
Benjamin McGraw
Lana
Luther Green
W. P. Shaw
Jas.shaw
Hugh Shaw
Benj. Gorman
Eva E. Gorman
Csheriff
Borough of
Out Lot
Water Street
Water and
Market Streets
Cornelius Mastin
Said Mastin
Conewango Creek
John Keller
Guy C. Irvine
Pine Grove
Philo Blackmore
Lyman Common
Joel Wilson
Zero Fellows
Lyman Demmon
Demmon
Geo. W. McCoy
B. Nesmith
Heriff
Freehold
Mark ‘Fanner
Wilbur Falconer
Mark +unner
New York
Abner Chapman
Archa Chapman
Ward Chapman
Atlantic and Great Western Railway Co
A. Carpenter
H. Willson
John Ayling
Werten
Pittsfield
Holland Company
Clark Shalrymple
W. F. Dalrymple
Said
Brokenstraw Creek
John Mead
Clark Dalrymple
Presbyterian Church
Church Street
E. W. Ross
Ross
Ross Street
W.F. Dalrymple
Ss. P. Johnson
Watson
J. H. Neill
Darius Mead
James H. Neill
B. J. Jackson
Sheriff's Office
John McKinney
Hog Back Ridge
Eliza Waiton
John Griffin
D. N. Walker
W. A. Mead
W.A. Mead
A. P.thatcher
Brokenstraw
Philadelphia& Erie Railroad
Evaline Mead
Josephine R. Benedict
Executrix, &c
Warren Savings Bank
Sherife
Brokenstraw Township
Drusilla Hazard
Susannah Mead
William Mead
Elizabeth Delknap
Elizabeth Belnap
David G
Hog’s
Hog’s Back Ridge
Eliza Walton
A. P. Thacher
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Elijah Livermore
Livermore
John A. Jackson
Henrietta Daveny
A. and
Mary Minor
Darius ‘Mead
Z. Mickle
Elk
Warren and Olean Road
Harriet M. McStraw
IF. D. Reeves
Barton
Hugh Brezee
J.S. Briggs & Co
Johnson, Lindsey & Parmlee
Sherif
Garland
Rank Bal
Ball
Andrews
Garner Mead
Mead
H. F. Andrews
Amos Bloomfield
Recorder’s
A. C. Bloomfield
William C. Hyde
Sarah A. Chase
E. H. Chase
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William Livley
Allegheny
J.B. Niles
Tioga
Charles H. Mauley
Deerfield
D. F. A. Wheelock
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Isaac 8. Alden
Arthur
Sheridan
Washington
Louisville
Chicago News
Garfield
Lincoln
L. G. Noves
Norristown
Altoona Tribune
Reading Times
L. G. Noyrs
M. Breckwoldt
Jacob Reig
Andrew Platt
T. J. Porterfield
Porter
Geo. Bush
J.A. Weible
Dr. Day
G. W. Suarrstaty
Guy’s Mill, Pa
Burgess and Town Council
Conewango Street
A. Kirberger
Widerly Street
Geo
P. Orr
Burgess
Rufus P. Kine
Idewalk
Aia
Brett
Struthers Library
Liberty Street
Third Street
Geo. P. Ork
Rufus P. Kina
The
Chamberlain Institute and Female College
Andolph
N.Y
J. J. Edwards
D. D
Sheriff’s Office
A. Allen
Sheriff's
FB. A. Allen
Cyclopedias
American Cyclopedia
Be, A. Allen
TEGAL
Noricre
George Ball
George
A. Siegel & Sons
Northwestern
Penn’a
Warren, Pa
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Buckeye
Champion Force Pumps
Simond’s, Disston’s, American Saw Co
Log Dog
Holmes Patent
Carver House
Z. E
H. G. Eddy
New Orleans
Jacob Cold
Richard B. Stewart
Second & Liberty Lts
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