HOW THE SOUTH RULES
The Warren Mail argues the electoral system favors Southern states by limiting black voting while Northern states have high elector counts. It notes disparities in votes per elector across states and questions the legitimacy of southern dominance and white male suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Kansas
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Georgia
South Carolina
North
South
Logan arrives in Washington praises campaign management
Gen Logan arrived in Washington last week and said the National Committee did its best. He believed New York State would have been carried but for unfortunate occurrences late in the campaign. He reconciles to the result and wishes success to the incoming administration and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Washington
National Committee
New York State
Cleveland
Cleveland and Civil Service
A Cleveland political figure warns against opposing the civil service reform law. He states he will obey the law, defends it as right, and predicts both major parties will be disappointed by him while asserting his plan to become president of the people. He urges enduring reform and ignores partisan protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland and
Civil Service
Cleveland
Albany
Anderson
la Crosse
People of the
United States
People of
New York
Tus Tribune Leads 1884 Victory with Record Circulation
The Tus Tribune reports a strong Republican victory in 1884 and announces a new subscription year with record sales. It sold 1,202,000 copies during election week and carries 121,000 daily and 143,000 weekly paid subscriptions, excluding campaign orders. The paper touts its fairness, purity, and leadership as a news gatherer and Republican journal. Clevetawn is elected, business confidence rebounds, and Horton Crary Co. of Sheffield halts tanneries in multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus Tribune
New York
Tribune
Clevetawn
Horton, Crary & Co
Sheffield
Brookston
Arroyo
Elk County
the Tribune
Ee Ao
Daily Tribune
Erie
ORIEL
The
Webster’s
Worcester
Sunday Tribune
Harper's Weekly
America
W.E. Norris
New Orleans
Niga
Harper’s Weekly
Cleveland declines grand dinner amid Philadelphia party antics
The piece notes Cleveland refusing a 1000 plate $15 dinner proposal in Philadelphia as election politics unfold. Congress opens a short session with the president's message read and adjournment likely soon. It cites distrust among business leaders toward Democratic policy and recalls Rankin’s sermon, with coverage of Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Day observances including Berlin banquet remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
W. A. Rankin
Washington social feud over Hendricks and McDonald wives
A Washington correspondent reports a social battle between Mrs. Hendricks wife of the Vice President elect, and Mrs. McDonald wife of ex Senator from Indiana. The feud centers on social standing and Cabinet prospects as Hendricks aims to steer Cleveland’s administration and influence. Hendricks seeks control over political and social direction in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Hendricks
Indianapolis
McDonald
Indiana
Supreme Court
Mr. Cleveland
New York
Cameron to be Returned Says Magee in Washington
Chris Magee, a friend of Senator Cameron, told the Star there will be no opposition to Don Cameron's return to the Senate. He asserts old grounds for opposition have faded and Cameron will not wield state patronage to block appointments. Magee also doubts Randall will be ousted over Pennsylvania redistricting, noting his long service to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Chris Magee
Senator Cameron
Washington
Star
Don Cameron
Senate
Magee
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Randall
Blaine on sectionalism at Chicago convention
The piece argues Blaine claimed sectionalism had died, while citing South Carolina voting power versus Pennsylvania as proof of ongoing injustice. It frames his stance as an offence for misrepresenting realities of regional influence and voter disparity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Blaine
N. Y. Herald
South
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Presidents Tied to Lake Erie Shoreline
The passage notes three consecutive U S presidents linked to Lake Erie shores. Hayes from Fremont near Cleveland and Toledo, Garfield from Mentor near Cleveland and Erie, and Governor Cleveland long resident of Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lake Erie
Hayes
Fremont
Cleveland
Toledo
Garfield
Mentor
Erie
Buffalo
Hendricks Questioned Over Civil Service Contempt
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Hendricks has contempt for civil service tomfoolery but questions whether the tail can wag the dog, highlighting the unsettled issue of his influence and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hendricks
Civil Service
Judge Steve Wilson Appointed to New Mexico Bench
Steve Wilson formerly served as a McKean district judge and has been named to a judgeship in New Mexico. The note suggests his court may include side judges, as he relied on them in McKean and could continue in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Wilson
McKean
New Mexico
Garfield Wins Big in Oneipa County Rally
Oneipa County, New York gave Garfield a 1946 vote majority and Cleveland 40. The area is Roscoe Conkling’s home. The Democratic rally in Washington echoed the line What are we here for if not for the offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneipa County
N. Y
Garfield
Cleveland
Roscoe Conkling
Washington
Cabinet Making Revival Sparks City Business
The only business revived since Cleveland was elected is cabinet making. Burcuaro achieved this with his small hatchet cutting work, marking a notable local recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pittsburg Population and Temperance Meetings Reported
Pittsburg's population is estimated at 189000 and Francis Murphy is holding temperance meetings in the city. Reports say Standard Oil controls local gas wells and those who gained control profited by about a million. G A R posts nominate officers and delegates for the Department Encampment in Harrisburg next February. elections occur at the first post meeting in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
G. A.R
Harrisburg
Unclaimed Letters at Warren Post Office Pa
Unclaimed letters listed for Warren Post Office Warren Co Pa remain in the office with thirty days to claim before transfer to the Dead Letter Office. Names include W. L. Johnson E A Adams Chas Bumpus Nettie Julin Frank Ladow Cora Baldwin Mrs Montgomery Hermon Bumpus Rose Cook Mrs Bertha Dawson J Mellisol Mrs Engststrom John Olson Augusta Erickson Jos Peterson Nellie English Tansie Gowen Geo Roth Mrs Jennie Golin Mrs F J Scrafford H L Gardner Frank Stacy Mrs Bertha Grace Robi Wilder J Williams B B In calling please provide advertising date.
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Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Abromfack
W. L. Johnson
E. A. Adams
John 8. Johnson
Chas
A. Bumpus
Nettie Julin
Erick Beardsley
Frank Ladow
Cora Baldwin
Montgomery
Hermon Bumpus
Rose Cook
Bertha Dawson
J. B
Bargain Notice for Rags and Scrap Goods
R. H. Johnson offers cash for rags free from papers or rubbish and for brass copper lead zinc rubber shoes and similar items. Deliver to room No 8 Johnson's Exchange. Payment in cash upon delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Exchange
R. H. Johnson
Boarding house for sale on Market Street
Real estate notice offers a boarding house on Market Street with furniture good-will and all for sale at a cheap price. Inquiries directed to Gero P Orr & Co. Also mentions a tonic advertisement for Hub Cough Cure with Johnson & Siegfried cited for relief in minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Siegfried
Market Street
Gero
P. Orr & Co
A. A. Davis & Co
Wendlebee
John H. Hale
Pine Grove
Warren Co
Hanaal
Albert G. Hertzel
Borough of
Warren, Warren Co
Etters
C. V. Kinnear
Youngsville
Warren County
W.D. Kinnear
Ll. McDowell
Chauncey Smith
M. Beecher
Matthew Goodwin
Glade
Penna
Washington Territory Aims to Statehood
A condensed survey of early 1900s notes notes on statehood push for Washington Territory, industry shifts, vitals on wages in Eastern mills, fisheries in Erie and Niagara, liquor licensing debates in Vermont, Denver anti-gamblers stand, satire on poets versus window dressers, Twain anecdote, rents in Washington DC, Navy budget for new steel vessels, torpedo boats rising, Austria naval expansion, and agriculture forest consumption warnings.
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A. Woop
Niagara River
Vermont
House
Denver
Times
New York
United States
England
Germany
Mark Twain
Baltimore
Tur
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Navy Department
Tae
Austria
County Notes on Health Visitors and Local Events
Nov 26 report lists Henry Phelps ill treated by Dr Axtell while Miss Maggie Wiederhold visits from Youngsville. School praised under Henry H Webber. Residents worry over a supposed intruder peeping at bedrooms on Main street. M H Foster hosted Temperance Hall entertainment. Spencerian penmanship sessions led by Prof G P Robertson conclude with Nannie Olney winning for script quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Phelps
Axtell
Maggie Wiederhold
Youngsville
Mary Gillespie
Henry H. Webber
Main Street
M. H. Foster
Temperance Hall
G. P. Robertson
Liss Nannie Olney
Bie
Town Improves With School, Bell, Clock, Mills
Nov 27 notes show a new 23 by 60 foot schoolhouse with four rooms and ceiled interiors. A bell and clock were procured by local ladies including Ella Martin and M E French while H W Lane repaired the gristmill and Town buildings got roofs and paint. Ed Thompson plans a new saw mill on the old site, with potential for another factory next season in Op Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Martin
M. E. French
Ida Walkley
May Grosvenor
E. A. French
W. L. Thompson
Martin & Briggs
Op Sam
Local notices and social snippets from a town column
Nov 28 report notes Mr and Mrs E W Mudge return from the east and C E Holt visits Geneva Ohio. Congregational ladies host a Chinese tea and oyster supper at Grange hall for church funds. Readers comment on President’s Sunday observance, Nasby and the Corners P O, Bascom supplying the lick er, schools openings, and lumber interests for winter. Congressman elect Scott seeks a Democrat to succeed Mr Garcelon at the Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Mudge
C. E. Holt
Geneva
H. D. Holt
Congregational Society
Grange Hall
Nasby
P. O
Bascom
Lumor
Scott
P.O
Garcelon
Mosss
Miss Carrie Ferrin Preaches on Mission Responsibility
Nov 29 reports Miss Carrie Ferrin of the W F M S M E Church occupied the pulpit Sunday morning delivering a convincing talk on the duty of Christian women to missions. Prof L Brown led a praise service with Miss Cone on cornet and the church choir. An enjoyable evening followed despite a tannery shutdown affecting workers in Horton Crary and Co as five tanneries halted operations.
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Carrie Ferrin
W.F.M.S
M. E
Prof. L. Brown
Cone
Horton, Crary & Co
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Warren Mail
Philadelphia
Buaine
Berlin
Carl Schurz
Beck
Tilden
Burcuaro
State News
C. Allen
P. M
Washington Territory
Commissioner of Agriculture
Irvingion
Sugar Grove
H. Harmon
West
U. B
Sugar Grove Seminary
Luce
Lander
Dayton
Johnson
Union School
Mix
Warren
Robert Allen
Geo. P. Orr & Co
EO. N. Frazine
Warren Library Association
Board of Control
Sec
Calvin Pier
Pittsfield
J. W. Phillis
Chas. W. Wynn, WM. Pier
Freehold, Pa
Russell
Spring Creek
Enterprise
O. K
Bell Bros
W.C. Hale
E. J. Lesser
Admr
Warren, Pa
Economical Mutual Benefit Association
Sandy Lake
Mercer Co
Under the Sun
H. J. Muse
W. Smith
Z. C. Geibner
Bradford
S. E. Phipps
Grove City
M. L. Zahniser
A. J. Carr
Sunday Mail
Harper’s Magazine
Constance Fennimore Woolson
W. D. Howells
Hwarpers Periodicals
Harper's Magazine
Harper's Bazar
Harper’s
Franklin Square
Canada
Harper & Brothers
Harper’s Young People
AN Illustrated Weekly
Harper's
Boston Courier
Brooklyn Union
Christian Advocate
Ibrary Hall
F. H. Carver
Daly's Theatre
N. Y. City
Rehan
L. G. Noyes
Warren, Penn
T. S. Messner ,» CO
New York Tribune
L. G Noyes
Wells & Noyes
DYE
Harper’s Bazar
Paris
American Punch
Harpers Periodicals
Harper's Young People
Harper's Franklin Square Library
Post Office
Harper & Brother
United Or
John Cramer
Knapp & Cable
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Schellhammer & Lesser
Water St
Warren Savings Bank
Aladin
Invincible
Royal Square
First National Bank
H. Eddy
U.S
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Scotland
Europe
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
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Bremen
Avre
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
P.& E. Railroad
Cashier
E. Hirkm
Browland
Greenland
OLD Reliable Companies
Z&tna
Hartford
Phenix
Home
Howard
N.Y
Niagara
London & Globe
Queen
Royal
Imperial
London Assurance
Commercial
Sun Fire
Lancashire
American
Union
Reliance
Mutual Benefit Life
National Life
Mutual Life
Traveler’s Life & Accident
Harford
Scofield Block
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
F. Henry
Capital
M. Waters
S. P. Johnson
H. A. Jamieson
S. V. Davis
W. D. Brown
A. Hertzel
Geo. N. Parmlee
Hickory St
Fifth Street
Hazel
Laurel Streets
Laurel Street
Fifth
West Fifth Street
A. T. Scofield
John Sill
Beaty Block
Second St. Warren, Pa
Sersall
Postoffice
R. G. Chase & CO
Keystone Clothing Company
Brooklyn
Keystone
Keystone’s
Sol. Cohn & Co
the Keystone Clothing
Carver House
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