Warren and Venango Counties Face Senate Seat Split
Warren and Venango counties debate who should hold the Senatorship with three-year terms and multiple sessions counted. Warren argues the seat belongs to them by precedent, while Venango cites past service and potential strategies, urging agreement to avoid a divisive, personal contest. The dispute centers on rotation, jurisdiction, and district balance ahead of election time.
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Warren County
Scofield
Allen
Stone
Venango County
McMullen
Lee
Warren
Venango
Hoge
Senate
Treasury
Court of Claims
Dakota
Benedict
Mr. Lee
Gen Allen Takes Oath as U S Marshal for Dakota
Gen Allen was sworn in before Chief Justice Edgerton on the 19th and becomes U S marshal for the Dakota district. He plans to tour the territory before settling to the duties of his new post and says he will make Yankton his home after the inspection tour.
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Daily Press
Yankton
Dakota
Gen. Allen
Edgerton
U.S. Marshall
District of Dakota
Allen
Population figures from Pennsylvania census bulletin
The census bulletin reports Pennsylvania total population 4 282 891 with 4 197 016 white and 85 875 colored. Voters total 1 094 284 including native white 797 532 foreign 272 860 and colored 25 892. Warren county population 27 981 with 197 colored and 8 030 voters 5 759 native white 2 215 foreign and 56 colored.
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Pennsylvania
Warren County
Post Office Dept Seeks Postage Reduction After Surplus
The post office department reports it is self sustaining and may show a surplus this fiscal year. It recommends a reduction in postage to reflect its improved finances.
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Post Office
Empire State GOP Governor Contest Heats Up
A sharp Republican struggle in New York pits Gov Cornell for renomination against President’s choice Secretary Folger and Congressman Wadsworth. Wadsworth gains West support but lacks patronage, while Ellery Arthur and Roscoe Conkling push for a favored candidate. Democrats debate their own field with Tilden as a possible contender, promising a vigorous campaign.
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Empire State
Cornell
Folger
Wadsworth
Livingston County
Arthur
Conkling
Democracy
Tilden
Congressman Sticks To People Interests Draw Loyal Colorado Crowd
The passage notes a Pennsylvania politician touring the West celebrating prosperity and protection. In Pueblo he was drawn in a carriage by hundreds of miners and iron-mill workers, crowned with laurel and flowers, with banners and music. The core claim: when a congressman aligns with working people, they support him.
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Pennsylvania
Colorado
Pueblo
Cameron predicts independent movement shapes Pennsylvania race
Gen Simon Cameron in Philadelphia analyzed the Independent movement in Pennsylvania. He said free traders aim to defeat the Republicans by allying with Democrats to gain national control, noting free-trade organs backing the move and predicting Beaver’s election victory.
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Simon Cameron
Philadelphia
Cameron
Pennsylvania
New York City
Beaver
Employers Study Fair Wages to Avert Strikes
The piece argues that many large firms prefer fair wage scales to avoid annual labor unrest. It notes broad employer-employee harmony in such establishments and asserts no inherent need for strikes in the United States.
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United States
Open letter attacks Stewart and party integrity in Pennsylvania
A Jefferson County writer labels Stewart a Republican in name only and challenges Beaver’s nomination. He accuses Stewart of betraying Republican principles, calls out party machines, argues for testing claims by public vote, and denounces Cameron’s influence and Stewart’s alleged cowardice.
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A. P. Heithold
Jefferson County
Stewart
Gen. Beaver
Democratic Party
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Republican Party
Cameron
Jefferson
McKee Sidelined as Figurehead Chair of Independent State Committee
According to Franklin Press, I. D. McKee nominally chairs the Independent State Committee while Alex McClure, Times editor, acts as the real leader. McClure directs efforts to aid the Democrats while masquerading as Independent Republicans.
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I. D. McKee
Independent State Committee
Alex. McClure
the Times
McKee
Franklin Press
Reform Leader Supports Beaver Over Pattison in Philadelphia
Mr. Cavey a Philadelphia reform leader backs Beaver the regular Republican ticket, saying Stewart and Pattison do not represent reform principles he and many others who joined independent reform once supported.
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Mr. Cavey
Philadelphia
Stewart
Pattison
Beaver
Tanbark Corner Prices Surge as Dealers Control Supply
The corner on tanbark is selling as high as 15 dollars a card versus 10 dollars in spring. A few dealers now hold the main supply and have, in recent weeks, bought up every available card in outside hands, according to the Bujalo Express.
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Tanbark
Bujalo Express
Bank officers probe state funds loss at Exchange Bank
F W Mitchell and C Heydrick of Franklin visited the State Treasury to learn how Exchange Bank officers were swindled by Cashier Craft. The Treasurer showed receipts proving $85,000 received instead of $22,000 credited. The bank may be required to reimburse the Commonwealth in full.
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Harrissure
F. W. Mitchell
C. Heydrick
Franklin
State Treasury
Exchange Bank
Messrs
Mitchell
Heydrick
Commonwealth
Ackley Station merchant cites theft. Hennon captured
A Warren county merchant issued a warrant for the arrest of Sumpter Hennon and a yet unidentified colored man for breaking into his store and stealing goods valued at 125 dollars. After a police search and chase Hennon was captured and taken to Warren for trial. the colored man remains at large.
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Ackley Station
Warren County
Sumpter Hennon
Hennon
Warren
Bradford News
Fever Toll Rises With 53 New Cases and 3 Deaths
Brownsville Texas reports 53 new yellow fever cases today with three deaths. At Mattamoras there are few new cases while Dr. Murray and staff are expected hourly. All patients are described as doing well and weather remains fair.
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Brownsvile
Tex
Mattamoras
Murray
Mrs Garfield visits Jamestown brother in Michigan
Mrs Garfield and her eldest son travel to Jamestown Michigan to visit the late President's brother living there. The journey was endured well by the venerable lady. (Inserted business items mention Simpson & Co. plumbing and Steam fitting, Gro Bat & Co. sale, and cash for rags at Johnson's Exchange.)
Summary of Pennsylvania economic and civic notes across 1880s conditions
The report cites Pennsylvania lumber value at 1880 with 22 456 329 dollars and Sunbury prison carpet weaving as a success. Lewistown encampment cost 125 000 dollars. Allegheny county courthouse estimated at 2 000 000 dollars. York and Lancaster counties produce about one tenth of US cigars. Government funds 15 000 dollars for Allegheny river improvement. Lock Haven men form a military company and seek National Guard entry. Miner strike in Pittsburgh area deemed a failure. many workers return to old wages. Water famine fears in Pittsburgh ease as a new engine runs well. Grangers picnic at Williams Grove attracts small attendance. crops and implements display praised. Grand Army of the Republic 16th anniversary parade scheduled in Philadelphia on Oct 27. Sixteeners for Soldiers Orphans fund a Gettysburg stone and urge continuation of Soldiers Orphans schools. Berks county treasurer sentenced to three years hard labor, restitution of 19 000 dollars, costs, and imprisonment until fulfilled. cited as another public-moneys speculation case.
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Pennsylvania
Sunbury
National Guards
Lewistown
Allegheny County
New Court House
York
Lancaster
United States
Allegheny
Franklin
Pittsburg
Lock Haven
National Guard
William’s Grove
Cumberland Co
Grand Army of the Republic
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Gettysburg
Philadelphia Readies Penn Landing Bi Centenary Celebration
Philadelphia gears for a bi centennial marking William Penn landing with massive crowds. Civic day expects 25 000 participants trades day 50 000 workers in line musical day 3000 musicians including Welsh and German societies Oct 27 10000 soldiers state and visiting units plus 10000 Grand Army of the Republic members will form a grand military pageant.
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William Penn
Philadelphia
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Erie
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Sugar Grove
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E. J. Morrison
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Lew Cassidy
New York
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Rags, &c
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R. H. Johnson
Penn
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Hull’s Hill
WM. Graham
P. O
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Fifth Street
Kensington
99 Cent
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R. R
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Warren, Pa
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Corydon, Pa
Etters
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Brokenstraw
Warren Co
Wilford Case
Ball & Thompson
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Jamestown Road
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Conewango Creek
I. H. Hiller
A.D
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Lewis
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D. L. Miles
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A. H. Ludlow
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Mary McMahon
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S. D. I. Newbold
Theo, Chase
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Towit
J. P. Magee
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J. A. Thompson
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Heriff
Limestone Township
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A. Diller
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John Rapp
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James S. Green
Louesa E. Dalrymple
County of Warren
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Halsey Green
O. W. Chandler
Eldres
Sepleon
Tnship
J.P. Burd
Warren Savings Bank
Savings Bank
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
L. F
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Second Street
Liberty
Jere
R, Gilson
A. G. Beecher
Grover
INGS
O. H. Hunter & Son
Prisofh
George P. Orr & CO
Warren, Penna
A. Siegel & Sons
Merck
Parmlee & Henry’s Dry Goods Store
High and
Hazel Streets
High Street Furniture Store
Greenland
Warren, Fa
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