A Christmas Message and House Rule Shakeup
A Christmas reflection on celebrating the birth of Christ with joy and moderation. The piece also reports Randall's defeat as House rules moved to divide Appropriation bills, limiting one committee’s autocratic power and reassigning budget and specific departmental bills to new committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
House
Senate
New York
Pennsylvania
Democra
Curtin
Committee On
Military Affairs
Army
Military Academy
Naval Affairs Committee
Indian Affairs
District of Columbia
Washington Gossip and Winter Social Scene at the Capital
The article notes opposition to President appointments from Civil War veterans removed without charges, mentions ex-Postmaster Huidekoper of Philadelphia, and discusses White House usages. It highlights a busy social season, Miss Cleveland's leadership of the Christmas Club, and a growing charity funded by public generosity for all Washington’s poor children, with the President’s sister as club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Huidekoper
Philadelphia
White House
Miss Cleveland
Nellie Arthur
Nellie
Death of Toombs Georgia Statesman
Robert Toombs of Georgia died last Tuesday December 15 at age 75. A leading Southern statesman of vast influence for thirty years, he was a staunch disunionist and pro slavery figure. He denounced Republicans during the prewar era and was a powerful voice for secession until resigning from the Senate in 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toombs
Robert Toombs
Georgia
Senator Toombs
Senate
President Cleveland's speech omits mention of Grant’s death
The speaker notes President Cleveland's lengthy message to Congress excludes any word about General Grant's death. The author questions whether Cleveland forgot or chose to omit the fact, highlighting the absence of tribute to the renowned soldier and world figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congress
Gen. Grant
Scare Over Mad Dogs Spurs Call to Muzzle Year Round
In England and France fear of hydrophobia grows with recent scares abroad and at home, mirroring a New Jersey episode. The concern is that dogs are dangerous in winter as in summer, prompting Warren Borough to consider amending or abolishing its law and enforcing year round muzzling.
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England
France
New Jersey
Warren Borough
Simple Christmas Card Telegram Expresses Gratitude
A Christmas card telegram and small gestures convey sincere gratitude better than costly gifts. The passage urges generous people to show thought and care for friends before it is too late.
Quotations From Hendricks On Hayes Office Controversy
The passage recalls Vice President Hendricks declaring he always supported Hayes and criticizing the urge to blame him for Hayes’s presidency. The remark was directed at George Alfred Townsend and reflects partisan tensions of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Ledger
George Alfred Townsend
Hayes
Passage Reflects on Mortality and Humanity's Vast Scale
A reflective piece notes the deaths of McCrellan Hendricks Grant Van derbilt and Alfonso, urging readers to consider their small place in the vast mass of humanity as the world continues despite individual losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrellan
Hendricks
Grant
Vanderbilt
Alfonso
California theatre manager signs message on pianist
Senator Joe Black Burn notes the manager who posted Please do not shoot the pianist, he is doing the best he can reflects Democratic sentiment toward Cleveland exactly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe” Blackburn
Cleveland
President's message praised by sister Miss Cleveland
Report notes that a section denouncing Polygamy and praising family life was written by the President's sister Miss Cleveland a concise and vigorous writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congressman Scott Eyes Currency Reform
The article notes Congressman Scott plans to regulate the nation's currency while the Kinzua and Corydon mail route remains unregulated. It suggests he should attend to home duties for constituent approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Kinzua
Corydon
Ruskin's claim contrasted with Warren County Democrats
A quip notes Ruskin's claim about lacking ancient ruins in America, then praises Warren County Democratic party as a counterexample, implying notable local activity or prestige. The remark frames local politics as richer in cultural heritage than the outsider's expectation.
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America
Warren County
Democratic Party
Pension and Franking Bill for Mrs. Julia Grant Proposed
Senator Edmunds introduces a bill to grant a pension to Mrs. Julia D. Grant and a second bill to grant her franking privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Edmunds
Julia D. Grant
Community notes show charity drives and tax reform talk
Pittsburg Grand Army Post plans Christmas clothing for orphans while Allegheny City churchgoers adopt a dress reform. State debates tax law enforcement and tramp crackdown. Somerset County assesses real estate high, with potential tax shifts. Natrona plant uses natural gas to grow corn out of season.
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Pittsburg
Presbyterian Church
Allegheny City
Philo
Times
Subscriptions Open For Main And Partner Publications
The notice invites readers to subscribe now to the Main and its affiliated papers, offering to supply any desired paper or periodical beyond the listed clubbing options.
Death of Hon B Gratz Brown in Kirkwood Missouri
St Louis Missouri December 13 Hon B Gratz Brown died at his residence in Kirkwood a suburb of the city this morning of pneumonia complicated with heart disease aged 59 years He was a prominent figure in Missouri politics for years and earned a national reputation He entered Union service at the outbreak of the war and after the conflict joined the Liberal movement in Missouri which led to his election as governor and the re enfranchisement of rebels He was later elected to the United States Senate served one term and was nominated for Vice President on the Greeley ticket
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St. Louis
B. Gratz Brown
Kirkwood
Brown
United States Senate
United States
Greeley
Fatal Shot After Misread Civilities in Union City
Union City reports John Blanchard was shot by widow Mrs. Jennie Watson after he forced a door at her residence when denied entry. The incident occurred last night and Blanchard is badly wounded, authorities await further details.
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Union City
John Blanchard
Jennie Watson
Prohibition laws praised while Grant monument drive grows
The piece notes Iowa's Prohibition limits being enforceable in rural areas, while cities struggle. It reports New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio constitutional bans on bogus butter sales, the Salt Lake City danger ending and Omaha troop rescission, plus a $110,000 public grant for the Grant monument and Pinkerton guards protecting the Vanderbilts’ resting place. It lists John T Wait as the oldest man in Congress and William McAdoo as the youngest, with birth details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Omaha
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iowa
Grant
New York Times
John T. Wait
Connecticut
William McAdoo
New Jersey
Ireland
Vanderbilts
Pinkerton
Mecca for pilgrims and winter notes from Gleanings
California becomes a winter Mecca for American pilgrims. A note on nose color from drinking, Logan Ohio reports a one pound healthy boy. Indianapolis plans a monument for Hendrick’s grave. Senate Chaplain earns six dollars daily for five minutes. Vanderbilt’s doctor cites overwork in death. Prairie fires in Kansas damage thirty miles, destroying hay stacks and cattle sheds, with three men fatally burned. Pillow advice follows with baby pillow recommendations. A newsboy pockets Santa Claus dimes as a Senator’s torn pocket leaks.
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California
Logan
Ohio
Vanderbilt
Kansas
Senator Beck
Capitol Hill
Pennsylvania Avenue
Santa Claus
Nathan Brown Ends Career as Flatboat Man at 75
Huntington dispatch notes Nathan Brown, a famed Ohio river character from Jamestown, retires after 42 years of seasonal flatboat trips. His 156 boats carried agricultural tools and building goods from Chautauqua Lake to Warren and beyond, navigating Cassadaga Creek Conewango River and multiple dams to the Allegheny and Ohio rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Nathan Brown
Jamestown
Huntington
West Virginia
Louisville Journal
N. Brown
Ohio
Pine Woods
New York
Chautauqua Lake
Cassadaga Creek
Conewango River
Alleghany
Evansville
Padacah
Attractions for the Holidays at Bell Bros
Bell Bros invites shoppers to inspect its vast holiday selection of novelties and staples. The store promotes silk and wool dress patterns, neckwear, gloves, handkerchiefs, plush items, silk mittens, satin fans, bags, and umbrellas. Special infant robes and baby wear, cloaks and shawls, fur and feather trims, and seal skin sacques are highlighted. A clearance push offers very low prices as stock is abundant, with a Le Bon Ton dress-cutting giveaway promotion through December 25 for every $10 spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bett Bros. Notrice
le Bon Ton
New Law Sets Up Borough and Township Tax Collectors
The legislature enacts a system to elect a Collector of taxes in each borough and township. The Court of Quarter Sessions fills vacancies, bonds are required, and an oath is filed. Tax duplicates are issued by authorities, with road taxes handled separately. Collectors must maintain an alphabetical roll, post notices, and offer 5 percent early payment discounts, with 5 percent late penalties. Collection days are Thursday through Saturday during the last two weeks of a 60 day window, with commissions of 2 percent and special rates for small tax totals. Exonerations remain allowed and accounts are settled by local auditors or county commissioners as appropriate.
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Gary. Pattison
The
Ancient Order of United Workman of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Congress
Washington
Somerset County
Court of Quarter Sessions
Commonwealth
Sadie E. Mitchell
Warren County
Tne Common Pleas
Wilson
James W. Mitchell
Warren
E. A. Allen
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Warren Mail
Christ
Judea
Theodore Messner
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company
Natrona
Sterling Medical Annual
Hostetter’s Almanac
Mexico
Western Hemisphere
Hostetter
Essrs. Hostetter & Co
Pittsburgh
Cash
C. P. Norruropr
Wuhtier Was
Indianapolis
Bell Bros
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ely
Langdale
Parker
Eee Hallwagner & Reis
John L. Kerr
Night
W. E. Sheridan
Louise Davenport
Cassimer de
W. R. Markwell
London
Louis Ai
Louis XI
King of
W. E. Sheridan Marie de Commune
Noyes’ Store
JF Apsa Hall
Wagner & Reis
Suydam
Mauricius
Noyes
Citizens National Bank of
G. N. Parmlee
Warren, Pa
Warren Savings Bank
Malawalk
A. J. Hazeltine
Cashier
Tomer
Johnson & Siegfried
Variety Hall
Keystone Clothing Co
Struthers
Struthers, Wells & CO
Savy Mill
Arren, PA
B. Nesmith
L. F. Watson
A.J. Hazeltine
Cab
F. Watson
D. H. Hunter
E. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
Jas
Clark, Jr
Grand Central Mining Co
Youngstown
R. McCurdy
Y. Youngstown
State of
Harrisburg
Northwestern Natural Gas Company
Venango
Crawford, Erie
Mercer
Lawrence
Beaver
Butler
Armstrong
Jefferson
Clarion
Forest
McKean
Elk
Potter
Cameron
Oil City
Franklin
Meadville
Titusville
Erie
Corry
Greenville
Sharon
New Castle
Kittanning
Edenburg
Brookville
Reynoldsville
Tionesta
Tidioute
Bradford
Port Allegany
Coudersport
Emporium
Ridgway
Venango County
E. Strong
R. W. Porterfield
Joseph Seep
Pantaloons
Canada
Front Street
J. Conquer
Sargent & Holt
A.C. Stillson
Jane Burroughs
Ullman & George
Anchor Oil Co
Mary O. Arters
Luther Green
S. J. Page
Warren Gaslight Co
Emry Davis
Sam. Lord
C. R. Henderson
E. E. James
Robt. Bryan Et al
J. O. Titus
Jas. L. Dunn
T. Farnsworth
Magnus Tuneburg
Peter Johnson
Martin & Briggs
Shaffer & Hall
Wm. Schatzle
Edward Storum
A. J. Pairail
H. B. Porter
W. B. Mallory
George Bates
John Truby
F. A
C. W. Beaty
F. E. Windsor
Levi Smith
McGrew Bros
Jos. Conklin
B. J. Jackson
C. O. Babcock
John Malone
L. Munn
G. Pershing
Survivor, &c
Joseph Clinton
S. V. Davis
Citizens National Bank of Warren
Fannin & Goodwin
L. A. Rogers
Same Davidson
C. E. Goodwin
Elizabeth Sager
Guardian &c
the Union Oil Co
Same
Samuel Peterson
Nels Poulson
Peterson & Poulson
Round Hill
London Co
Virginia
Warren Pa
Centreville, Ind
Knapp & Cable
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Piso
OLD Reliable
Ina
Hartford
Phoenix
Home
Howard
N.Y
Niagara
Tar
Liverpool
London & Globe
Queen
Royal
Imperial
Ndon Assurance
Commercial
Sun Fire
Lancashire
American
Union
Reliance
Mutual Benefit Life
National Life
Vermont
Mutual Life
Traveler’s Life & Accident
Harford
I Was
Beaty Block
H. Stocking
Mana
L. Noel
Proprietress
Hickory and
Water Sts
Gust Johnson
Pittsfield
C. A. Lynn
Schabacker, Cogswell & Titus
Warren Cigar Works
T. H. Cogswell
George M. Titus
H. G. Schabacker
Erie, Pa
J. H. Graham
Dunkirk
N. Y
Schubacker, Cogswell & Titus
Beech Street
R. Ridepots
James Nixon
M. Martin and
8. E. Davis
McKain Block
Liberty Street
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Second Street
First Nationa Bank of
M. Beecher
Arren
Geo. P. Orr & Co’s
G. B. Munn P
Methodists
Methodist Society
Olney & Bean
Marathon
Buena Vista County
Oly
Sugar
Water
Jacob Keller
Second & Liberty Sts
Warren, A
Mckain ST
McKain
Liberty St
Penn’a
A. B. McKain & Son, Proprietors
N. K. Wendleboe
Postoffic Warren
F. S. Goodman & Cos
BOYD
Springfield Manufacturing CO
Springfield
Hickory Street
T. W. McNett
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Lake Shore Tube Works
National
Simond
Dupont Powder Co
Carver House
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